Greater Atlanta Christian School

GAC looks forward to recognizing our Fall signees tomorrow at 8 a.m. in the Long Forum. The ceremony space will allow us to honor these student-athletes while still maintaining a COVID-friendly environment. Congrats to these signees: ... Caylin Coleman - Cheer/Acrobatics Emmanuel College Thomas Lowman -Lacrosse University of Michigan Laurren Randolph - Basketball University of Memphis Lexy Taylor - Volleyball Georgia College and State University Trinity Rossum- Track and Field - UCLA Come and support your fellow Spartans! See more

Interested in learning more about the GAC experience? Join us tonight at 6:30pm to learn more about our forward-thinking innovation, energized faculty, and engaging learning environments. This event will give you an opportunity to hear from GAC Administrators, interact with teachers, and meet students in your child's school level. Click here to register: bit.ly/GACVirtualOpenHouse

Today marks the first day of the Salvation Army Can-A-Thon! We have a school-wide goal of collecting 20,000 cans, so we are asking each student to donate 24 non-perishable food items between Monday and November 13. We've designated Friday, November 13, as "Can Day" for middle school and high school students to bring in their cans. Items most needed:... Proteins such as: canned tuna, chicken, ham Canned entrees such as: ravioli, beef stew, chili Assorted veggies (other than green beans & carrots) Canned fruit Assorted dried foods such as:rice, dried beans Tomato products and sauces NO GLASS CONTAINERS, please! Together, we CAN make a difference! See more

We spy some cute little pumpkins having some fun at their fall festival today! The event was complete with face painting, potato picking, fishing and more! What a special day for our Young Learners students.

Up next on the Voices of GAC Podcast: Softball Coach Dave Martin and senior pitcher and Service Prefect, Sydney Deardorff. In his first season as the head coach of the GAC softball team, Dave Martin has already made an impact on campus. From the moment he arrived from California, he quickly hit the ground running and established a new culture for our softball program. This season the team came together and made a strong push towards the playoffs. One of Coach Martin’s l...eaders on the team, senior pitcher Sydney Deardorff, was instrumental to the team's success. Tune into this episode of the Voices of GAC Podcast to get an inside look into our Softball Program. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/voicesofgac Other Podcast Platforms: - Spotify: bit.ly/GACsSpotify - iTunes: bit.ly/GACsiTunes - Google Play: bit.ly/GACsGoogle Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! See more

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" - Jeremiah 29:11 May we always remember that the Lord is near to us, faithful, and in whom we can confidently place our trust. Regardless of circumstance, all things will work out for the good of those who love Him.

And that's a wrap for another fun Pumpkin Day! Today our Village through Pre-First students dressed their farmer best and enjoyed games, a pumpkin patch, hayride, and petting zoo! They even got to pick out and decorate their ownspecial pumpkin. ... We were especially thankful for the beautiful weather to enjoy a fall celebration before the long weekend. Have a wonderful break, Spartans!

GAC Alert! GAC, including Young Learners, will be closed tomorrow, Thur. Oct 29, due to expected inclement weather. There will be no GAC Sync due to expected power outages. Co-curriculars may begin after 12:00pm. Coaches/program leaders will communicate plans directly. ... The PSAT will be rescheduled for Jan. 26, 2021. Lower School conferences will still be held via Zoom. Stay safe, Spartans! See more

"When words alone are not enough, music speaks." Last night our community attended an evening of exciting and enlivening choral music featuring Treble Choir, Rising Voices, and Concert Choir on Bastian Center Stage conducted by Dr. Marcus Miller. It was both inspiring and magical to watch our talented choral students perform as the sun set over campus. What a night to remember! ... Thank you to everyone who attended and who made this beautiful event possible. See more

It was all smiles over in Middle School yesterday as they enjoyed "Beach Day" and shaved ice for reaching 95% in the Annual Fund! Way to go, Spartans.

This week on the Voices of GAC Podcast we welcome one of our new faculty members onto the show. In her first year on campus, Bailey Baker has been an asset to our High School and Middle School English departments. Under her guidance, both 8th and 9th graders learn the fundamental concepts of writing and reading comprehension. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn how Mrs. Baker prepares her students for success in High School English. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/...voic/faculty-fellowship-bailey-baker Other Podcast Platforms: - Spotify: bit.ly/GACsSpotify - iTunes: bit.ly/GACsiTunes - Google Play: bit.ly/GACsGoogle Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! See more

This past week @gacfootball received an unusual email with a video link that led to some surprising and incredible encouragement from across the country. The video contained messages from a high school coach, team athletes, and chaplain from Modesto, California. Its message was clear and poignant, especially in 2020: be grateful for what you have because you never know when it will be taken away. Click here to read the entire story and watch the videos: https:/.../www.greateratlantachristian.org//football-stranger Happy Monday! See more

This week we gathered in the park under lights to listen to a performance from the @gacsband, and it was perfect in every way. Enjoy a few beautiful moments from this magical event! Have a great weekend, Spartans!