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WHEN: October 31 TIME: 2-5 pm WHO: the whole family / open to the community WHERE: throughout the parking lots on campus Southside Church & Guardian Christian Academy are excited to host our 2026 Trunk of Treat! This always popular community event is a fun, safe evening of trick or treating for kids and their families. Families will have a great time going to the trunks, seeing all of the fun costumes and decorations, and best of all, getting lots of candy. Mark your calendar for this fun community event! Information about candy donations, serve opportunities, and free tickets will all be available soon. A (FREE) ticket is required for each participant to enter! DONATE or SPONSOR: Click here to donate toward our candy fund. Have a business and want to sponsor this event? Find out more here. VOLUNTEER This is a great opportunity for you to serve with your family. Decorate a trunk (we will provide the candy), be an in-costume host, man the registration table, or direct traffic.  WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 @ 3:30-4:15 WHERE: GCA Auditorium WHO: Students in Grades 6-12 If you are interested in an on-stage role in our fall production of Santa Land, please attend the auditions on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Auditions will last from 3:30-4:15. A detailed schedule will be set after these auditions take place. FALL PRODUCTION INFO: Our first production will be Santa Land, which will take place on December 11th and 12th. We are looking forward to bringing this fun and festive production to life! There is so much that goes into creating a great show, and we want students to experience it all—from performing on stage to working behind the scenes. Whether your student has years of drama experience or is stepping onto the stage for the very first time, there is a place for them! SPRING PRODUCTION INFO: Santa Land is just the beginning. We have some exciting announcements planned for the rest of the drama season, including additional opportunities for our students to grow, perform, and showcase their God-given talents. Drama is about much more than putting on a show. It is an opportunity for students to build confidence, develop communication skills, learn teamwork, discover their gifts, and encourage one another along the way. We can't wait to see what this group of students will accomplish this year! Let the 2026–2027 drama season begin! Contact: Henry Sweeney- [email protected]  DATE: Friday, October 16, 2026 WHO: Open to the Community WHERE: Chesdin Landing Golf Course Footsteps Counseling, one of our valued on-campus ministry partners, is hosting their annual golf tournament fundraiser this October, and our GCA families are invited to join in supporting this meaningful ministry. This event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day on the course while helping Footsteps continue providing this valuable resource to our community. This year’s event is especially meaningful as Footsteps Counseling celebrates 20 years of providing counseling services, encouragement, and compassionate care to individuals and families throughout our local area. For two decades, this organization has faithfully walked alongside people during some of life’s most difficult seasons, offering hope, healing, and support when it was needed most. The annual golf fundraiser promises to be a wonderful day of fellowship, friendly competition, and community support while helping Footsteps Counseling continue its important work. Whether you are an experienced golfer, an enthusiastic supporter, or simply interested in learning more, we invite you to consider participating in this special anniversary event. We hope many members of the GCA community will join Footsteps Counseling in celebrating this remarkable 20 year milestone and helping make this year’s event one to remember. FOOTSTEPS CONTACT INFO: Cherie Nuckols Phone: 801-715-32-15 Email: www.footstepscounseling.com Click the link below to see event details, registration opportunities, sponsorship options, and ways you can support the fundraiser:  WHEN: October 16, 2026 @ 3:45-4:30 WHO: JK-5th grade students (each child must be accompanied by an adult) WHERE: GCA Pavilion COST: FREE to attend- RSVP coming soon Bring your bike and helmet and join us on our GCA bike obstacle course! Kids can test their riding skills as they navigate obstacles like the 'car wash' and the 'newspaper delivery test.' Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Person: Mark Gatling - [email protected]  STUDENT PICTURE DAY: October 13
CLASS PICTURE DAY: October 15
Contact Person: Kami Samuels- [email protected]  We’re excited to invite our middle and high school students to the Student Fall Retreats, hosted by Southside Church. These weekends are designed for fun, friendship, and growing deeper in your faith. Find out more about our GCA + Southside Partnership. Retreat Details:
The retreat will include powerful worship, engaging messages, small group discussions, outdoor activities, and plenty of time to relax and connect with friends. It’s a perfect opportunity to step away from the everyday routine, recharge spiritually, and make memories that last a lifetime. Don’t miss out—spots are limited! We can’t wait to see you there!  WHEN: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 WHO: JK-5th Grade Students Student Dress is anything Tropical or Hawaiian. We can’t wait to celebrate our grandparents! Grandparents are invited to join their Preschool-5th grade student at Grandparents’ Day on October 7th! Doors open at 9:00am with the program beginning promptly at 9:30am. If your student will have Grandparents in attendance, CLICK BELOW to fill out the RSVP form by October 2nd. Don’t forget to let us know if a grandparent will be taking your kiddo home after the event (otherwise they will be expected to utilize Preschool dismissal or Elementary carline as usual).  When: Oct. 7 @ 9:30 (doors open at 9) Who: Grandparents of PreK-5th Grade Students Where: GCA Auditorium Cost: FREE The only thing we love more than our GCA grandparents… is getting the chance to celebrate them! Grandparent’s Day is one of the highlights of our year — a joyful, memory-making event where we pause to honor the incredible role grandparents play in our students’ lives.  WHEN: October 3, 2026 @ 9am WHERE: GCA Gym WHO: Open to the community COST: $12-$25 (register early to get a discounted rate) Event Details The Joust Tournament is right around the corner — one of the most exciting and high-energy events of the year! Athletes will be arriving at 8 am and the first game starts at 9am. 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. Purchase your discounted tickets online in advance using the link below. Please have your receipt ready at the admission line to get your wrist band when you enter. (Full-price -cash- tickets will be sold at the door the day of the event. No discounted tickets will be available the day of the tournament) Contact Person: Melody James - [email protected]  WHEN: Friday, October 2 @ 6:30-8:15 WHO: 4th & 5th Grade Students WHERE: Mission Laser (889 Research Rd, Richmond 23236) COST: $30 One of our students' favorite nights! Southside Church is hosting a Laser Tag Night for 4th and 5th graders and GCA students are invited to attend! Please register by September 28. Non-GCA friends are invited to attend as well! Parents: you can drop kids off at 6:30 or you are welcome to stay and hang out at Mission Laser if you'd prefer. Registration includes two games of laser tag and pizza/drinks. This Laser Tag event is hosted by Southside Kids ministry and is staffed by vetted and approved Southside Kids staff and volunteers. Contact: Amber Sweeney (Pastor of Children)- [email protected]  WHEN: October 1 and November 17 TIME: 4:30-7pm WHERE: GCA Campus | 6851 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832[email protected] WHO: open to the community Guardian Christian Academy wants to invite you to our next Open House! Come and learn more about our programs, get your questions answered and take a personalized tour. Why Guardian? From START to FINISH, we are equipping all, even our youngest learners, to impact the culture for Christ. We offer small class sizes, caring faculty, and a focus on character and leadership; we prepare students to follow Christ, excel academically, and make a lasting impact in the world. Scholarships Available: 9th-12th Grade Students: We offer a Legacy Merit Scholarship (up to $5,000 off yearly tuition for up to 4 years). Current Students: Already attending GCA? Take advantage of our Referral Program! If a student enrolls based on your recommendation, you and the new family will receive a $250 tuition/application fee credit. We'd love to have you experience what is means to be a KNIGHT! Questions? Contact our front office at [email protected] or 804-715-3210.  WHEN: October 1 @ 11am-1pm WHO: Students in Grades 9-11 WHERE: leaving from GCA COST: Free (but bring $ if you want to purchase ice cream) We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity for our students! The Greater Richmond Christian College Fair will be held at Banner Christian School on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The college fair gives students a wonderful opportunity to meet representatives from Christian colleges and universities from across the country. Experiences like these can be a great way for students to explore their options, ask questions, and begin thinking about their future while they are still in high school. Our students have been positively impacted by these opportunities in the past! REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration is required to attend. Please click the link below to register your student. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TOO! f you would like to join us, simply register using the same registration link above. We’d love to have you there and look forward to seeing you at the fair! Attendees may also receive a free guide titled “Faith. Education. Future.” LUNCH & ICE CREAM STOP Please plan to send your student with a bag lunch on Thursday. We will leave the college fair around lunchtime and make a planned stop at Bruster’s Ice Cream on our way back to school. Students will enjoy their bagged lunches while we are there. If your student would like to purchase ice cream, please make sure they have enough money to do so. Thank you for helping make this a meaningful and enjoyable experience for our students! Contact: Sheryl Worsham (Guidance Services Coordinator)- [email protected] |
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Front Desk: 804-715-3210 [email protected] Guardian Christian Academy 6851 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 |