 DATE: December 16-31, 2025 WHERE: Online Orders We are excited to kick off our Papa John’s fundraiser once again! Donate $20 to get deals card that includes 1 FREE large cheese pizza and five codes that will give you 50% off your entire order! These virtual gift cards make wonderful stocking stuffers for friends, family, and coworkers. Please see the enclosed flyer and help us spread the word by sharing it via email and social media as we work together to reach—and exceed—our goal! Fundraisers like this help us support prom, the Mother–Son and Daddy–Daughter dances, and other fun school events. This fundraiser will run through December 31, and we will be awarding prizes to the team with the most support! Get ready--Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School—you’re all competing. Let’s see who will win!  DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2025 TIME: 6-8pm WHERE: Drop off in the Atrium WHO: Open to the Community / Ages 2-12 COST: $25 per child Need a little extra time for last-minute Christmas shopping, a quiet evening to yourself, or a date night? We’ve got you covered! GCA Preschool will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out on Thursday, December 18th from 6:00–8:00 PM. Bring your children for a fun-filled evening of crafts, Christmas movies, snacks, and holiday fun—all for $25 per child. This event is open to children ages 2 through 12. Even if your own children are too old to attend, please help us spread the word! This event is open not just to our GCA family, but to the community as well. Spots may be limited, so be sure to sign up early using the link below:  Get ready--Homecoming Week is almost here, and we’re gearing up for an exciting, spirit-filled celebration for our school community! This year, we're having a special Christmas-themed Homecoming! Pep Rally: Monday, December 15 We’ll kick off Homecoming Week with a high-energy pep rally on Monday. Wear your best Blue & Gold to show your school spirit! Christmas-Themed Dress-Up Days: Tuesday-Friday Join us Tuesday-Friday as we show our school spirit with festive holiday attire. Click on this link to see the theme for each day: Homecoming Games: Thursday, December 18 Come out and cheer on our teams as we battle against Grace Christian!
Special Alumni Recognition: Thursday, December 18 All alumni in attendance will be introduced between the JV Girls and JV Boys games. We can’t wait to celebrate those who helped build the legacy of our program! Alumni Game: Saturday, Dec 20th at 10am Homecoming Week wraps up with our annual Alumni Game in the gym on Saturday! More details are coming soon, but mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss it! We look forward to a week full of school pride, holiday spirit, and community fun. Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!  DATE: Monday; December 15, 2025 WHERE: GCA Auditorium WHO: GCA students & staff We’re excited to share that Carolina Sounds, will be visiting our campus to perform a special Christmas concert during the school day for our students and staff. This group is the University of Mount Olive's premier a cappella ensemble. Blending the creativity of Pentatonix, the artistry of Voctave, and the energy of BYU Vocal Point, Carolina Sound delivers a powerful show filled with rich harmonies, infectious joy, and the true spirit of the season. Families can also see Carolina Sounds perform at 9 and 10:45 am at Southside Church on December 14th. 
DATE: December 12-13, 2025
TIME: TBA WHERE: GCA/Southside Campus WHO: Open to the Community / All ages COST: $10 per person Spread the word! Santa and his friends are on their way to RVA to spread Christmas cheer and the Good News of the greatest gift ever given! Invite your friends and bring your family to experience an hour long visit of Santa Land. This interactive event will transport you and your family through Santa Land, a delightful village full of fun! During your visit some of the friendly elves will guide you through all the sights! You will stop by and help Mrs. Claus in her kitchen (and even taste one of her delicious cookies!), visit the North Pole Post Office where the elves are busy sorting all of Santa's mail - it's not too late to send him a letter yourself, then see the Toy Shop where new toys are dreamed up - you may even be asked to join a indoor snowball fight! And of course, before you go, you'll want to visit Santa for a visit and photograph! He is looking forward to visiting with each of you! A big thanks to our GCA drama students and Southside Church for all their hard work in making this event a success! Find out more about our GCA + Southside Partnership. This is a ticketed event. Please purchase your tickets here:  DATE: (POSTPONED- DATE TBD)
WHERE: Southside Church Chester Campus WHO: 8th grade students Note: Due to our snow days, this project day is postponed to a future date. Our 8th grade class will be serving the community through Southside Church's Food Pantry and Christmas Toy Closet! This is a community outreach in which students will be able to help pick out toys and wrap presents for families in need this Christmas season. Our students really enjoy this service project each year. Parents, for more information, please see the email sent out by Mrs. Burroughs.  DATE: Thursday, December 4, 2025 TIME: 6pm WHERE: GCA Auditorium WHO: Students & families in grades K-5th You’re invited to kick off the Christmas season with us! Our amazing elementary students have been hard at work this fall, preparing a festive Christmas program for you that is filled with joy, wonder and the hope-filled message of Jesus' birth. Bring the whole family for a night you won’t want to miss! Parent Information:
 DATE: In person: December 1-7, 2025 / Online: November 9-December 7 WHERE: The Atrium WHO: School-wide COST: Varies by book. A portion of the proceeds goes to support our GCA literacy programs. Monday-Friday Hours:
Christmas Play Hours (Dec 4 & 5): 3 pm - 8 pm Church Hours (Dec 7): 8am-11:30pm Step into the wonder of the Everglow Forest and discover stories that inspire, uplift, and ignite imagination! Our Book Fair is officially open for online purchases, and there are several ways to participate:
Whether you're shopping for Christmas gifts, classroom resources, or personal devotionals, your purchases help support our school and promote a love of reading rooted in faith. Thank you for helping us make this Book Fair a marvelous and meaningful experience! We can't wait to watch students tumble into fantastic tales at our Everglow Forest Book Fair.  We are excited to share a special holiday promotion to bless our families during this season. We are offering a limited-time discount on all uniform orders placed between December 1 and December 15th. Holiday Promotion Details
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase uniforms at holiday savings, ensuring your student has everything they need—from polos and jackets to beanies—at a great price. |
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