 WHEN: Friday, September 25 @ 4-7pm WHO: All GCA families (and invite your non-GCA friends too!) WHERE: GCA Pavilion COST: FREE to attend Our Fall Festival is a always a fun night for our families to catch up with other GCA families, play games and eat yummy food! This year our fall festival is extra special as we will be celebrating 50 years of Preschool, 25 years of elementary and graduating 10 high school classes at GCA! We also have a home volleyball game that night in the gym and admission to the game that night will be free! VOLUNTEER: We would love your help to make this night If you would like to volunteer to help, please sign up below. QUESTIONS? Please contact our Events Coordinator, Megean Foord at [email protected]. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS: This is an event open to the whole community! Feel free invite your family and friends to join us for this fun community event!  DATE: September, 23, 2026 WHO: 4th & 5th grade students ABOUT THE ROYAL KNIGHTHOOD: The Royal Knighthood is our elementary student leadership program, designed to recognize and develop students who demonstrate strong character, responsibility and a desire to serve others. Selection to the Royal Knighthood is a privilege and an honor, reserved for students who have earned the trust of our school community and are ready to represent our school through leadership and service. Royal Knights are given meaningful opportunities to serve in a variety of leadership roles throughout the school. Students are expected to carry out their responsibilities with integrity, initiative, independence, and excellence, while continually growing in the character traits that strengthen both school and home life. Rather than simply completing assigned tasks, Royal Knights are encouraged to look for ways to serve and make a positive difference wherever they are needed. Their responsibilities may include assisting with school safety, serving as resource helpers, welcoming and guiding visitors, helping new students feel at home, assisting with school events, and supporting students and staff in countless other ways. Through the Royal Knighthood, students learn that true leadership is not about having a title, it is about being someone others can trust, taking initiative, serving others, and making a meaningful contribution to the school community. STUDENT APPLICATIONS: An information and application packet will be sent home in your child's folder during the first few weeks of school. The 2026 due date for applications is September 23. Questions? Email Mrs. Pratt (spratt @ gcakids.com) or Mrs. Ross ([email protected])  Date: Wednesday; September 24, 2026 Time: 7:30 am Location: The flagpole in front of our main building (rain location: the GCA gym) Who: GCA families and community members 9/22 UPDATE: Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow, so prayer will be moved to the gym! See You at the Pole is a powerful, student-led movement of prayer that brings students, families, and staff together to seek God’s guidance and blessing over our school, community, and nation. Each year, we gather around the flagpole to lift up our voices in prayer — uniting hearts, asking for God’s protection, wisdom, and revival. It’s a simple yet meaningful reminder that our hope and strength come from Him. More info about the global See You At Pole event  WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2026 TIME: 8am-4pm WHERE: GCA Gym WHO: Open to the community COST: Tickets at the door The Royal Rumble Tournament is coming to GCA. This is our annual middle school volleyball tournament. Because this tournament doubles as a fundraiser for our program, all spectators — including GCA students, parents, staff, and guests — are required to purchase an all-day pass. Please note: Per-match tickets will not be available. Contact Person: Melody James - [email protected]  WHEN: September 14, 2026 | 3:15-3:45pm WHERE: GCA Sports Complex WHO: 5th-12th grade girls Interested in Secondary Cheer? Come join us for a short informational meeting on Monday, September 14, from 3:15–3:45 p.m. in the gym. This meeting is a chance for students to find out what cheer will look like this year and, more importantly, have a say in building the season. Please bring:
We will use these schedules to talk through the cheer calendar and activity schedule and work together to find a schedule that works for everyone. We want our students to be a big part of forming a team and a season that they are excited about. Your input matters, and we want to hear from you!  APPLICATIONS DUE: September 14th WHO: Grades 6-12 Applications for 6th-12th grade Student Ambassadors are now available! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to participate in student leadership at Guardian. Students assist at school events, help to plan fellowship activities, and more! If you are interested in applying to become a Student Ambassador, please fill out the form below. Please note that there are limited spots available, so we are not able to choose all the students who apply. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Smith-Bolling ([email protected]) or Mrs. Shearn ([email protected]). All applications are due by September 14th.  WHEN: Monday, September 14th TIME: Middle School Lunch Block WHERE: Atrium Cafe WHO: Grades 6-8 We are excited to begin our second year of middle school Chess Club! Our first meeting will be held during lunch on Monday, September 14th. This opportunity is open to students in 6th–8th grade of all skill levels, whether you are an experienced chess player or have never played before. Chess Club is a great opportunity to learn and improve your chess skills, challenge yourself, and enjoy some friendly competition with classmates. Whether you are a chess enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, we would love to have you join us! Bring your lunch and come ready to play!  Special invitation from Southside Church to our GCA families: WHEN: September 13 - October 5 TIME: Services are at 9 & 10:45am Starting September 13, Southside Church will begin a four-week journey called Good Plans. Together, we’ll explore the good plans God has for us to equip families in four vital areas:
Weeks 2 and 4 will feature special guest speakers and optional lunch seminars after church, with additional opportunities to explore these topics more deeply. Childcare will be provided during the lunch seminars.  DATE: Fridays- Sept. 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9 TIME: 3:15-4:15pm WHERE: GCA Sports Complex WHO: Grades 1-5 COST: $75 We’re excited to offer our GCA Mini Knights Fall Cross Country Club for students in 1st–5th grade! This 5-week program is a fun way for our Mini Knights to get active, learn beginning running skills, and build confidence while having fun with friends. Students will be walked over to the gym after school by a staff member. Parents will pick up at the gym front doors at 4:15 PM. Our runners will be coached and encouraged by Coach Gatling throughout the program! Registration closes September 10th or when we reach capacity. Steps to Register: 1. Click the blue button below to register. 2. Once we receive your registration form, a payment link will be emailed to you from [email protected]. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don't see it in your inbox. Important Info: Because of the high demand with our cross country club program, if payment is not received 2 days after the payment link is sent, your spot will not be held. Please make sure you pay once you receive the payment link to secure your spot. The spot is not guaranteed unless payment is made. We can’t wait to get our Mini Knights running this fall! Contact person: Melody James [email protected]  Date: September 8, 2026 Time: 2 sessions available (4-4:30pm and 5-5:30pm) Location: TBA Who: JK-5th Grade Families Our Curriculum "Knight" is a time for teachers to connect with parents and guardians, share classroom insights, and set the tone for an incredible year ahead. This event will be hosted by our Chair of Academic Systems and Pathways, Ms. Tabitha Queen-Johnson! There will be two identical sessions where parents will have the opportunity to hear more about the elementary curriculum here at GCA. Session 1: 4:00pm-4:30pm Session 2: 5:00pm-5:30pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]  WHEN: Starts Sept. 1 (see schedule below) TIME: 3:15-5 pm WHO: boys and girls in grades 6-12 WHERE: GCA Gym GCA is excited to announce basketball training for girls and boys in grades 6th through 12th during September and October. Anyone is welcome to attend but please plan to work up a sweat! Coach Whitehurst and Coach Bo will be leading the training sessions. This is a great opportunity for our athletes to develop their basketball skills, improve fundamentals, and prepare for the upcoming basketball season. What to Bring:
Important Note for Fall-Sport Athletes Students who are already participating in a fall sport should go to their fall sport practice or game if held on a training date. If a fall-sport athlete does not have a practice or game that day, they are encouraged to attend basketball training! Sports Physical **You do not need to have a sports physical on file BUT please plan to have a sports physical on file by the start date of basketball season. The VISAA sports form needs to be brought in so the doctor can fill out pages 3 and 6. The parent fills out pages 1,2,4 ,and 5. ** Please make sure the GCA sports packet has been submitted for the year if planning to play on the basketball team. September Training Dates
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