 DATE: March 9 - April 22nd (Mondays or Wednesdays) TIME: 3:15-4:15pm WHERE: GCA Sports Complex WHO: K-2nd Grade (Mondays) & 3rd-5th Grade (Wednesdays). COST: $100 The Mini Knights Recreation Program is excited to announce a skills and fundamentals basketball program this Spring! Starting Mondays on March 9th for those in grades k-2nd and Wednesdays, starting March 11th for those in grades 3rd-5th, participants will engage in basic basketball skill-building sessions from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm at the GCA Sports Complex. This program is designed to introduce elementary students to fundamental basketball skills appropriate to their age group, including shooting, dribbling, passing, defensive stance, station work, rebounding, and group play. The program will run through the week of April 20th. K - 2nd Grade Dates: Mondays
3rd - 5th Grade Dates: Wednesdays
We look forward to seeing your young basketball player grow and shine with the Mini Knights! Contact person: Melody James [email protected]  DATE: Mondays, March 9 - April 22nd TIME: 3:15-4:15pm WHERE: GCA Sports Complex WHO: K-5th Grade (Mondays). COST: $100 The Mini Knights Recreation Program is excited to announce a Skills and Fundamentals Cheer Program this Spring! Starting Monday, March 9th for 6 weeks, participants will engage in basic cheer skill-building clinics every Monday (except for Spring Break week) from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm at the GCA Sports Complex. This program is designed to introduce students in grades K-5 to fundamental cheerleading skills, including basic positions, terminology, stunting, tumbling exercises, and basic cheer jumps. The program will run through Monday, April 20th. K - 5th Grade Dates: Mondays
Contact person: Melody James [email protected]  DATE: March 9 - April 22nd (Mondays or Wednesdays) TIME: 3:15-4:15pm WHERE: GCA Sports Complex WHO: 3rd-5th Grade (Mondays) & K-2nd Grade (Wednesdays). COST: $100 The Mini Knights Recreation Program is excited to announce a skills and fundamentals soccer program this Spring! Starting Mondays on March 9th for those in grades 3rd-5th and Wednesdays, starting March 11th for those in grades K-2nd, participants will engage in basic soccer skill-building sessions from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm at the GCA Sports Complex. This program is designed to introduce elementary students to fundamental soccer skills appropriate to their age group, including shooting, dribbling, passing and group play. The program will run through the week of April 20th. K - 2nd Grade Dates: Wednesdays
3rd - 5th Grade Dates: Mondays
We look forward to seeing your young soccer player grow and shine with the Mini Knights! Contact person: Melody James [email protected]  DATE: Wednesday, March 6th
TIME: 6:00 PM WHO: Student athletes & their families WHERE: Mt. Gilead Ministries - 2501 Mt Gilead Blvd, Richmond, VA 23235 Families of our fall & winter athletes are invited to attend our 2026 Spring Sports Banquet as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our student-athletes. All athletes/families may use the link below to RSVP. We hope you will join us for this special evening of recognition and fellowship. Contact person: Melody James - [email protected]  DATE: Thursday; March 5, 2026 TIme: 11:15 am-12:15 am WHERE: GCA Life Center WHO: GCA Families We warmly invite you to join us for our GCA Day of Prayer on Thursday, March 5th. This special day is set aside a time just for families of our school community to pause, reflect, and seek the Lord together. Parents are welcome to attend between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in the Life Center. During this time, you will participate in a self-guided experience through prayer stations thoughtfully prepared throughout the space. Each station will include a prayer focus, a written guide, and simple interactive activities designed to help center your heart and mind on Christ. This is a meaningful opportunity to partner with us spiritually and model for our students the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Whether you are able to stay for a few minutes or the full hour, we would be honored by your presence. We look forward to praying alongside you as we seek God’s guidance and blessing.  DATE: March 3-6, 2026 WHO: JK-5th Grade Students We’re excited to spend the week celebrating the joy of reading and inspiring a lifelong love of books in our students. Throughout the week, students can participate in fun dress-up days that highlight the adventure and imagination found in reading. Tuesday – Hats Off to Reading: Wear your favorite hat as we tip our caps to the power of a good book! Wednesday – Team Up for Reading: Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sports team gear—because great readers make a great team. Thursday – Cozy Up with a Book: Grab your slippers, robe, and PJs as we get comfy and enjoy a good story together. Friday – Future Friday: Dress for the career you dream of pursuing one day and explore how reading today helps build the future you want tomorrow. We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity on display and to celebrate a week full of stories, imagination, and school spirit! 📖 🎉  DATE: Tuesday, February 24 & Thursday, February 26th (during school hours) WHERE: GCA Campus WHO: Middle & High School Students Our mission at GCA is to equip students to impact their communities for Christ! As part of that mission, we schedule targeted times throughout the year to focus on practical application of life skills through a Biblical lens. We will have breakout sessions for our middle and high school students next week, on the afternoons of Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 26. TUESDAY: Students will attend workshops ranging from financial management to trusting God with post-graduate decisions. Christian leaders from both our community and the GCA family will be leading these workshops. THURSDAY: GCA’s secondary teachers will be hosting a series of workshops designed to help our students cultivate interpersonal skills. We are prayerfully trusting God will speak into the hearts of our students and ask that you join us in that prayer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon Little, our Coordinator of Spiritual Life ([email protected]).  DATE: Saturday; February 7, 2026 RESCHEDULED TO FEB 21st. TIME: 11am-4pm WHERE: River City Soccer Complex WHO: Community Event COST: FREE GCA will be at the Chesterfield County Annual Snowball Festival. We will have a table out along with some GCA Swag, so come see us and say hello! Have a neighbor who’s curious about GCA? This is the perfect time for them to meet with us.  DATE: Friday-Saturday; February 20-21, 2026 TIME: Drop off is Friday at 6pm; Pick up is Saturday at 7:30am WHERE: The Atrium at GCA WHO: 4th & 5th grade students (and their friends!) COST: $35 IT'S FINALLY HERE... The annual 4th & 5th Grade Lock-In!! This year's registration includes transportation to/from Uptown Alley for bowling, arcade games and pizza dinner, late night games in the Sports Complex, midnight snack bar, karaoke, movies and more! Students are welcome to invite their non-GCA 4th & 5th grade friends as well. All attendees must be registered ahead of time (see the link below). Please note: This is an overnight event Friday, Feb 20- Saturday, Feb 21. Parents can drop kids off Friday at 6pm at Southside Church and pickup Sat morning at 7:30am. Kids will be playing hard for most of the night. We will encourage them to lay down and get a short nap around 3am, so bring a sleeping bag/blankets and pillow. A big thanks to the Southside Kids ministry for hosting this event! It is staffed by Southside Kids staff and volunteers, who have gone through a screening and approval process. Have questions? Please reach out to Pastor Amber Sweeney at Southside Church.  DATE: February 13-15, 2026 WHERE: GCA Campus WHO: Couples COST: FREE You're invited to the "Through Thick & Thin" Marriage Weekend featuring Lamorris & Megan Crawford of the Covenant Culture Podcast! Lamorris serves as the NFL Chaplain to the Carolina Panthers, and together they bring a powerful weekend of laughter, learning, insights, and encouragement--whether you're preparing for marriage, have been married for 5 minutes, or for 5 decades! For those who register, childcare for the evening of Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day) will be provided! (No session that evening, just a date night for you and your someone!)  DATE: Monday; February 9, 2026 TIME: 7:00-8:00 am WHERE: GCA's Atrium WHO: GCA Students and their VIP Guy COST: FREE Our VIP breakfast dates are a meaningful way for our GCA kiddos to connect with their favorite adults! Pre K - 5th grade students are invited to join us with their dads or special someones for a breakfast treat and a few fun activities. Feel free to stop by any time between 7am and 8am. Our event will end at 8am so that all our kids can be in class by the time school starts at 8:15. Contact person: Megean Foord [email protected] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We'd love your help setting up and serving our breakfast treats to our awesome guys and their kiddos! Volunteers are needed on Monday morning from 6:30-9am. DONATE TREAT BOXES: These treat boxes will make it easier for us to pass out our breakfast goodies. Click the link below to purchase a set. They will be sent directly to the school.  WHEN: January 23rd - February 9th WHO: PreK-12th Grade Students Send a special note, some candy, and/or a plushie to a loved one at GCA to receive on February 13th during school. It's time for our annual Student Ambassador's Valentine's Day Fundraiser! All proceeds go to support our Student Ambassadors- our leadership program for 6th-12th grade students- and the service projects they do. This is a chance for you to send your student, your student's friends, your student' teacher or administrator a gift to show them how special they are to you. To place your order through the link below. Thank you for supporting our Student Ambassadors!  DATE: Thursday; January 22, 2026 TIME: 6pm WHERE: GCA Life Center WHO: Families of GCA students We would like to invite GCA families to our upcoming Night of Vision on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 PM ET, held in the Southside Church Life Center. During this event, we will share key improvements and initiatives based on feedback from the parent survey, introduce you to the SALT Parent Liaison Team, and highlight upcoming events and exciting updates. To ensure we are able to address as many topics as possible within the time available, questions will be answered from pre-submitted entries only. If you would like to submit a question for consideration, please complete the Night of Vision Pre-Submitted Questions Google Form. We look forward to seeing you there!  Join us for a Mobile Order Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A on Hull Street (in front of BJs) on Tuesday, January 20, from 5:00–8:00 PM. Place your order ahead of time using the mobile app and either pick it up in the drive-thru or come inside to see Ms. Julie and Ms. Courtney! 10% of all MOBILE order sales will be donated to Guardian Christian Preschool! We’ll also have a prize wheel for some extra fun—don’t miss your chance to win! Thank you for supporting our preschool spirit night, and we can’t wait to see you there!  DATE: Tuesday-Friday (January 20-23) WHO: School-wide Get ready—Spirit Week at GCA kicks off Tuesday, January 20th! Each class will have the chance to show their Knight pride by participating in our daily themes and earning points toward the coveted Spirit Stick!
The excitement builds all week long and wraps up on Friday, January 23rd with our Round Up celebration, where we’ll announce which class takes home the Spirit Stick. We’ll also be recognizing individual students who go above and beyond with our “Most Spirited” awards! End the week with your family by coming out on the 23rd to the GCA vs Williamsburg games happening at home.
Let’s fill the halls with energy, creativity, and school pride--we can’t wait for an amazing week of Knight spirit!  DATE: January 20-30, 2026 WHO: Current GCA Families We are excited to share that re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open through January 30th. In the attached brochure, you will find a guide to the re-enrollment process as well as the 2026-2027 fees, tuition rates and discounts. We look forward to the continued partnership with your family. Please Note: Once new enrollment begins in Febrary, spaces for current students are no longer guarenteed.  DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026 TIME: Friday @ 7pm- Saturday @ 7am WHERE: Drop off / Pick Up at The Lodge at Hope Church (on Patterson Avenue) WHO: Students in grades 9-12 COST: $10 Students in grades 9-12, save the date. It's time for our annual High School Lock In! The cost is $10 and includes dinner and snacks. Please register below. Here are a few reminders in preparation:
 DATE: January 15, 2026 TIME: Two identical Sessions; Choose the one that fits your families needs; 8:30 am & 3:30 pm WHO: Families of rising Kindergarten students. Join us as we walk through what the transition to Kindergarten looks like, the steps for enrolling your child in Kindergarten at GCA, and what to expect as they enter the school‑age stage. Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Hunt will also be present to help answer any questions!  Date: January 12, 2026 Time: 6:30-730 pm in The Loft (upstairs at GCA) Who: Families of current 5th grade students Join us for an information session as we partner with families in beginning the transition toward 6th Grade and middle school. We pray this meeting provides both clarity and meaningful collaboration.  Date: January 8, 2026 Time: two sessions offered (8:30 am and after school) in the Loft upstairs. Who: Families of current 4th grade students Join us for a time of clarification as we partner with families in beginning the transition toward 5th Grade. We pray this meeting provides both clarity and meaningful collaboration. A brief Q&A session will follow at the end.  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! |
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