Cougar Soccer defeats Calvary Christian

The GCA Cougar boys soccer team defeated Fort Walton's Calvary Christian Patriots 3-1 on Monday, September 12th.  Chase Harris scored the first goal with an assist from big brother Kyle Harris.  Kyle Harris scored the second goal, and Brent Warr scored the third goal.  A strong defensive

effort was let by Goalie Grant McDonald and Center Fullback Alex Ward.

 Anderson Bailey moves the ball with Zyreese Guy and

Grant McDonald staying back on defense.

Austin McQuaid leads the offense downfield against the Patriots -

Anderson Bailey,Chase Harris, and Brent Warr follow.

K4's Enjoy Special Visitor

Mrs. Morris' K-4 class enjoyed a special visit from

The Cannon's baby fawn!

Cougar Cross-Country Schedule

Cheerleading News

Varsity Cheerleading Competition

Saturday, September 17th

11:00 a.m.

Bainbridge High School

GCA Cheer Clinic

Monday, October 3rd

3:30 p.m.

GCA



Magazine/Cookie Dough Earns $10,000

Many, many thanks to all the students and parents that helped with our Fall Fundraiser.  Through the sale of magazines and cookie dough, GCA was able to earn around $10,000!! 

Congratulations to our overall winners  - 1st place winner was Anna Belle Adams and she got to take home $100, 2nd place winner was Breanna Pritchett and she earned an extra $50, and Rachel Harrell came in 3rd and took home a check for $25.  Mary Glenn Warr was a close fourth and got to spin the "cash" wheel for her 29 orders.

Way to Go Cougars!!!!

Yearbook Honors Mrs. Sloan

The 2010 - 2011 Yearbook was unveiled on Friday, August 16th and this year's honors went to Mrs. Beth Sloan for her time and dedication

to the students of GCA.....Congratulations Mrs. Sloan!!

2nd Graders (Cassidy, Mary Glenn, Ella and Gracie)

proudly show-off their new yearbooks!





Upcoming Events & Activities

September 12th
Home Soccer game against Calvary Ft.Walton @ 6:00 p.m. - City Fields
Home Volleyball against Calvary Ft. Walton  - MS 5:00 & Varsity @ 6:00

September 16th
Soccer game at Northside Methodist @ 6:30 p.m.
Volleyball game at Northside Methodist - MS 5:30 & Varsity @ 6:30 p.m.

September 20th
Soccer game at Central Fellowship @ 5:00 p.m.
Tri-Match Volleyball games at Calvary Columbus beginning at 4:00 p.m.

September 22nd
Soccer game at John Milledge @ 5:00 p.m.

September 23rd
Tri-Match Volleyball games @ Sherwood beginning @ 4:00 p.m.

September 26th
Home Soccer game against First Presbyterian @ 5:00 p.m.

September 27th
Home Volleyball game against Sherwood - MS 4:00 p.m./ Varsity 5:00 p.m.

September 30th
4th & 5th grade field trip to Agrirama

October 3rd
Ring Ceremony for Juniors @ 2:30 p.m.

October 5th
1/2 Day for Students
Flu Shot Day @ GCA
Fall Break Begins

October 6th - 10th
Fall Break

October 12th
10th & 11th Grade take PSAT

October 13th
Report Card Day

October 14th
K-11th Picture Day

November 2nd
Photo Retakes
Sr. Formal Pictures

November 9th
Midterm Progress Reports (online)

November 11th
Grandparents' Day
Veterans' Day Celebration

Cougars Win East-West Tournament

Coach Ken Bailey's Grace Christian Academy Cougars soccer team won three straight games Friday and Saturday to win the Panhandle Christian Conference East-West Challenge Tournament in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
All three of their opponents, the Aletheia Christian School Lions, the East Hill Christian School Eagles and the Trinitas Christian School Knights, were from Pensacola, FL.
Coach Bailey expressed pleasure with his teams play in the tournament. "The team was never behind in any game," he said. "Their defense was led by goal keeper Grant McDonald wih had several key stops throughout the tournament."
Coach Bailey praised the play of Alex Ward who anchored a strong line of defenders that also included Jim Whitehead, Josh Carnes and Ben Holden.
The offense was led by Chase Harris with four goals, Kyle Harris with three goals, Brent Warr with two goals, Alex Ward with one goal and Anderson Bailey with two assists.
Way to Go Cougars!!

RenWeb Connection

As many of you know, we have gone to a new School Management Software called RenWeb. RenWeb has many useful tools but one of the most important tools for you is known as ParentsWeb. ParentsWeb is a private and secure parents' portal that will allow parents to see academic information specific to their children, while protecting their children's information from others. Other information you will be able to view will be attendance, daily grades, progress reports, lesson plans, homework, missing assignments, announcements, school calendar, etc. If you are not already using our new RenWeb/ParentsWeb system please stop by the office and pick up the one-page floyer that will walk you through our easy on-line process.

Magazine & Cookie Dough Sale Finishes Sept. 1st

GCA's Magazine & Cookie Dough Sale will wrap up this week with our final turn-in day being Thursday, September 1st. All orders (magazine and cookie dough) are due Sept. 1st. Thank you so much in advance for you support of this annual project!!

Cougars win Opening Game against Byne

Grace Christian Academy boys soccer won their opening home game 4-1 against Byne Christian School of Albany. Scoring goals for the Cougars were Kyle Harris, Grant McDonald, Jim Whitehead, and Chase Harris. Strong defensive effort was led by Goalies Jim Whitehead and Grant McDonald along with defenders Anderson Bailey, Ben Holden, Bryce McQuaid, Daniel Ray, and Zyreese Guy. Strikers Brent Warr and Josh Carnes kept pressure on the Byne defense throughout the game with support from mid-fielders Austin McQuaid, Alex Ward, Chase Harris, and Kyle Harris.

Milledgeville Soccer Tourn. - Aug. 12 & 13th

Game 1: Friday, August 12th
GCA vs. Georgia Christian School Generals - Final Score: 3-4 (Following the tie at the end of regulation, GCS was credited with one goal after winning the "kicks from the penalty mark"). Last year GCA lost both games to GCS by scores of 0-3 and 0-4.

Goals: Jim (unassisted), Austin (assisted by Kyle), and Kyle (unassisted).

Game 2: Saturday morning August 13th

GCA vs. John Milledge Academy Trojans - Final Score: 0-2 (JMS's Boys' Soccer Team won the 2010 GISA State AAA Soccer Championship)

Goals: None

Game 3: Saturday afternoon August 13th

GCA vs. Trinity Christian School (Opelika, AL) - Final Score: 1-4 (During the Fall 2010 season, TCS's Boys' Varsity Team had a record of 17 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. Their JV Team had a record of 8 wins and 0 losses.

Goals: Alex (unassisted)

Magazine & Cookie Dough Sales Start Aug. 17th

GCA's Annual Fall Fundraiser - QSP Magazines will kick-off next Wednesday, August 17th at 1:30 p.m.

New this year will be an addition of Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough. If you are tired of magazines or just don't enjoy reading them, I promise you will enjoy these delicious cookies!

Looking foward to a great Fundraiser!!!

Trip Week - March 13, 2012

GCA Trip Week

March 13 - 16, 2012

$50.00 Deposit Required

and due by

Tuesday, September 6th

2011-12 Volleyball Schedule