   Moodle...Could Taking a Test be Fun?
February 3, 2010
You’re probably hearing the “Moodle” word more frequently by your child this year. I had to look it up: Moodle is “a software package for producing Internet-based courses and web sites. It can be run on Windows and Mac operating systems.” Read More
 Students Serve from their Hearts
February 3, 2010
GAC students and families have collected a total so far of $20,940 for Haiti relief. Most of those funds were generated from the grass roots efforts of our students. Read More  Signing of Student Athletes
February 3, 2010
February 3rd is Signing Day for high school athletes. Greater Atlanta Christian School honored six students who committed to compete at the next level. Read More  Spartans Announce Head Football Coach
February 1, 2010
Coach Tim Cokely has been named head football coach at Greater Atlanta Christian School. Cokely leaves his North Florida Christian team where he led them to capture six state championships (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2008) and set the state of Florida record for most consecutive state playoff wins (23). Read More
 Eternal Hope in Haiti
January 22, 2010
Thanks to the generosity of GAC parents, students, faculty and staff, $18,148.44 was collected and sent to Eternal Hope in Haiti (EHIH) on very short notice. GAC parent/alum Angie Haynes and a medical team arrived at the orphanage today and are assessing the situation. Updates on their progress are posted to the "field journal" blog on the EHIH website. Digital Learning...iLearn in Room M205
January 21, 2010
Students in M205 are energized, signed in and ready for class…the Macs are fully functioning as Mrs. Dean begins her 7th grade honors American history class. Read More  Your Testimony Counts - Share GAC
January 21, 2010
This past weekend, we had an opportunity to participate in the Private School Fair at Mall of Georgia, sponsored by 104.7 The Fish. We met many great families who are looking for a Christian school for their children. Read More  Mr. Hamilton's Application
January 21, 2010
How much time do I have left in this class? What class do I have next? Which lunch do I have today? You might think that these were not valid questions but when you operate on a rotating schedule that sometimes involves a Friday schedule on a Monday, these questions become the reality for many GAC Junior High and Senior High students. Read More
 Save the Date!
January 21, 2010
Friday, February 26th; Father Son Banquet sponsored by L.A.C.E. Featuring the Harlem Legends vs. GAC All-Stars. 6:00pm – Bradford Gym Dinner, game, autographs, raffle and photos - $25.
 GAC Announces Rhonda Hawkins as Principal of Village & Elementary
Conversations with GAC President
January 13, 2010
GAC’s Elementary Principal, Norma Miller has decided to retire with the close of the 2009-2010 school year. I could speak to a number of mighty changes she has created, but two might give you just a glimpse into her impact: I seriously doubt Greater Atlanta Christian would have been named a National School of Excellence (1999) or an All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction (2009) without the guiding hand of Norma Miller. … And with that, I’m proud to share with you that our own Rhonda Hawkins takes on a new role for GACS: Principal of the entire Lower School—that’s both the Early Childhood Village and Elementary. Read More
 GAC Science Olympiad Invitational
January 6, 2010
Months of hard work and preparation resulted in an outstanding day of competition for the GAC JH Science Olympiad (SO) team at the 2nd Annual Science Olympiad Invitational. Read More GAC Boys' Basketball in Arby's Classic
January 6, 2010
Greater Atlanta Christian School Spartan boys’ basketball team made quite an impression on the folks in Bristol, Tennessee last week. Playing for the first time in the Arby’s Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament, the Spartans were 3-0 and found themselves competing for ‘all the marbles’ in the championship game last Thursday night. Read More Mission Minded Focus for JH
January 6, 2010
Danny Wuerffel, “The Quarterback with a Servant's Heart”, will be our special guest speaker this Friday for the 4th Annual JH Spiritual Renewal Day. Read More GAC's Novosibirsk Mission Team
December 15, 2009
A group of GAC students, alumni, and parents spent their Thanksgiving in Novosibirsk, Russia ministering to orphans and children at risk. Read More Christmas Traditions at GAC
December 15, 2009
No matter how old we are, or our background, we all reflect on memories at Christmastime. If those memories are positive, as in the reading of childhood stories, decorating cookies or serving others, we gain identity, find stability and experience inclusion. Read More To: GAC From: Afghanistan
December 15, 2009
All year, but especially at Christmas, we are mindful of our fellow teacher and friend, Tim Baker, who is serving our country in Afghanistan. As he shares news, concerns and longings for home, let us lift up Tim, his family, the troops and our country in constant prayer. Read More GAC Alumni College Night - This Friday, Dec 18th!
December 15, 2009
The Alumni Office invites all GAC alumni who are in college to GAC College Night in the Long Forum. Our varsity basketball teams will host St Pius with the girls’ game at 6:00pm and boys’ game at 7:30pm. Current college students that are GAC alumni will receive free admission to the games. Read More
 3 Seniors Receive Congressional Nomination to West Point
December 2, 2009
GAC Seniors Nick Chizek, Shawn Kane, and Justin White all received congressional nominations to United States Military Academy at West Point. Shawn Kane also received an nomination to the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Port, NY, and Justin White received a nomination for United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Read More
 GAC Coach Selected as Coach of the Year for Georgia
December 2, 2009
Congratulations to Varsity Boys Soccer Coach, Thom Jacquet, who was selected as Coach of the Year in Georgia by members of the Georgia National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Coach Jacquet led the GAC Spartans to the 2009 GHSA state championship in Class AA. He now is being considered for Region 3 Coach of the Year which encompasses seven southern states.
 Basketball Season Begins!
December 2, 2009
Opening night began strong as all teams won their first home games last night. GAC has a rich tradition of success in basketball dating back to the 1970’s. The boys’ basketball team has won three state championships and an incredible number of region championships. They also have made many state tournament appearances. Read More
 New Bible Teacher
December 2, 2009
Taylor Hammett will begin teaching sophomore Bible in January 2010. With a Masters degree in Theological Studies from Lipscomb University and 10 years ministry experience, Taylor comes highly recommended as he also interned under Pulpit Minister Jody Vickery this past spring and is a member at Campus Church. Read More
 GAC & Red Cross Blood Drive
December 2, 2009
On Wednesday, December 9th GAC will host the annual fall blood drive. The Red Cross will be on campus from 12:00noon until 5:00pm in the Jolly Atrium of Long Forum. Parents, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in this important service project. To sign up for an appointment, contact Jimmy Jones
 GAC Announces 2 New Directors to the GAC Foundation
November 24, 2009
Joe Arnold is Senior Vice President and Manager of SunTrust Atlanta’s Not-For-Profit and Government Banking division. Melanie Langsett, a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, is a Principal of Deloitte Consulting, LLP with both regional and national leadership responsibilities. Read More
 6,000 Canned Goods Collected by Students
November 24, 2009
Sponsored by 8th Grade students in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), GAC collected 6,000 cans and non-perishable items for Norcross Cooperative Ministry. Read More
 Make Plans for "Almost, Maine"
November 24, 2009
Start your holiday season with quirky love stories from the frozen north. "Almost, Maine" a production by the Advanced Drama classes focuses on relationships in the most northern city of the U.S. Read More Elementary Book Week
November 24, 2009
“Give Thanks for Great Books”, is a sentiment the GACS Elementary impresses upon students as it is the theme of the 2009 National Children’s Book Week. The festivities of Book Week took place November 16-20 with daily in-class activities to help promote a love of reading. Read More
 Not School as Usual...(Thankfulness at GAC)November 20, 2009
Let me tell you—bringing together 2300 GAC students and staff, plus a good number of parents, is no small feat! When ages range from 4 to 18, and when hundreds of adults join in as well, it’s challenging to consider—how do you reach them all? How do you help them all grow together? That’s Thanksgiving Chapel at GAC. Read More 4 GAC Athletes Sign Letters of IntentNovember 10, 2009
On Thursday, November 12th at 8:15am, the following students will commit to play sports at the next level. The college signings will take place in the Grandparents Commons of the Student Family Center: Lindsay Adams, Golf-Kennesaw State University; Amanda Komisarow, Volleyball-Furman University; Chaney Means, Basketball-Western Kentucky University; Trent Wiedeman, Basketball-College of Charleston. Click here to read more.
 Spin-tacular Basketball!
November 10, 2009
The GAC Christian Life Fund is proud to sponsor “Champions Forever” – a program by Bruce Crevier and his 12 children who will be performing amazing tricks and share a deep message with students on how to win the real game…the game of life. Click here to read more.
 Snoopy! "Best Ensemble" at RegionNovember 10, 2009
Congratulations again to the cast of this year’s One Act Play, Snoopy!. At the Region 6AA competition this past weekend, they won 2nd place in the competition and were named Best Ensemble. Click here to read more.
 Scholarship for Community
November 10, 2009
GAC has been awarded a $1,000 grant to support community initiatives courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL’s Youth Football Fund. Senior David Davis is recognized by these organizations as a “Captain in the Community for his strong leadership skills both on and off the field. Click here to read more.
 GAC Senior Will FreemanNovember 9, 2009
GAC Senior Will Freeman will swim the 1500 freestyle as part of US team in Stockholm, November 10-12 and Berlin, Nov. 14-15. Will has accepted a scholarship offer to swim for the University of Georgia after graduation.  Award Winning Author Visits the Elementary
November 2, 2009
Students in 1st and 2nd grades will be “rocking and reading” with award-winning children’s author Diane Z. Shore on Wednesday, November 4th. Students in 4th grade will have a session entitled, Pilgrims, and 5th grade students will enjoy a writing workshop. Ms. Shore’s latest book is, How to Drive Your Sister Crazy. Her work has been published in several different magazines for children as well as teaching magazines. If your child wants to order books, please return the order form to the homeroom teacher by Wednesday morning.  GAC+MacNovember 2, 2009
We are pleased to announce the next step in our Digital Learning Environment (DLE) includes the issuing a MacBook to every 6th-12th grade student for the 2010-2011 school year. Join us Thurs., Nov. 5 as John Couch, VP of Education at Apple visits GAC and speaks to students and parents. Read more about GAC+Mac. Strategic Plan to Guide GACOctober 21, 2009
The Strategic Plan that will guide GAC for much of the next decade has been distributed to all parents, faculty and staff. Dr. Fincher invites you to learn more.  Digital World: Come See the FutureOctober 20, 2009
GAC intends to be a model Digital Learning Environment (DLE) for the 21st century. Come plan with us as we host: John Couch - Apple Inc., Vice President of Education; “Educational Tools Today & Tomorrow” Thursday, November 5th @ 9 am Long Forum Click here to read more.
 You Are Influential!
October 20, 2009
You probably already knew that, but just in case you didn’t, according to a recent independent school survey, you definitely are influential! This particular survey indicated 85% of new students in any private school are a direct result of word-of-mouth contact. And, this particular contact is usually made by a current or former parent. That would be YOU! Click here to read more.
 Clif Jones Leads GAC Drama to 20th State TitleOctober 20, 2009
"Don't be anything less than everything you can be!" This song, from this year's one act play of "Snoopy the Musical", might as well be Clif Jones' personal philosophy. He has certainly taught our students to give nothing less than everything when performing. Click here to read more.
 Exceptional Recognition from Beginning to End
October 20, 2009
• Elementary School Honor: Our elementary school has been named an All Kinds of Minds School of Distinction by the All Kinds of Minds Institute.
• 100% Rating: Both of GAC’s school cafeterias scored 100 in the recent inspection by the Georgia Food and Health Department.
• GAC College Counseling Named Among Top Southern Schools in College Guidance”: Southern College Tours is proud to announce that Greater Atlanta Christian School has received an Honorable Mention in our 2009/2010 Standards Medal – Private School Division. Click here to read more. GAC Congratulates 9 National Merit Commended Scholars & 2 Semi-FinalistsOctober 19, 2009
The Senior High recently honored the following members of the Class of 2010 in a special chapel.
Carter Asef, Blake Foxworthy, Jordan Foxworthy, Will Freeman, Sandy Jiang, Amanda Komisarow, Kara Maltby, Elise Martin, and Michael Watt were all named as Commended Scholars.
Nick Chizek and Trey Martin were previously selected as National Merit Scholars Semi-Finalists.
 "So Many Issues ... So Little Time" - Conversations with GAC PresidentOctober 14, 2009
I typically try to convey one core message in my blogs to you. But sometimes, there’s so much to share, I have to hit more than one topic. This is one of those blogs. So with apologies in advance for moving through four topics too rapidly—here we go.
The Best Excuse A Parent Ever Had: If you are a next year 6th-12th grade parent, here is one more reminder to NOT make any purchasing decisions on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices.
Continue reading article on David's Blog. Homecoming King and Queen
October 13, 2009
Seniors Joseph Arnold and Brooke Tabor were pronounced “Homecoming King and Queen 2009” in GAC’s first fall homecoming event. These student representatives were nominated by the senior class and then selected by the senior high student body. Congratulations.  eSources at Students' FingertipsOctober 7, 2009
Although writing a term paper is still work, Greater Atlanta Christian is on the leading edge by providing online resources to aid our students’ efforts. With an online reference library of five databases and 130 e-books, GAC students have access to literally millions of research materials 24/7. Click here to read more.
 Colleges Come to GAC
October 7, 2009
When you see those announcements that a representative from a college is coming to GAC—pay attention. For example, on Tuesday of this week recruiters from Auburn University and Lipscomb University were on the GAC campus. On Thursday, a representative from Vanderbilt will be here. The representative’s visit can accomplish two things. Click here to read more.
 The GACS Fund 2009-2010September 29, 2009
Every gift matters ... every year
Did you know? The annual fund is GAC's main fundraising priority because it provides immediate budgetary support, keeping tuition lower than most comparable private schools in the area. Click here to read more.
 Spartan Spear-it Goes DigitalSeptember 29, 2009
The Spartan Spear-it student newspaper is now online! Students, parents and friends of GAC will enjoy keeping up with school news, events, sports, and features throughout the school year via the new updated publication. Click Here to subscribe and stay connected to GAC students. Click here to read more. National Merit SemifinalistsSeptember 16, 2009
Congratulations to Nick Chizek and Trey Martin for being recognized as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition. This academic honor is based on their 2008 PSAT scores and places them among the top 1% of students in the nation. Nick and Trey now begin the scholarship application process to qualify as National Merit Scholarship Finalists which will be announced in early February.
 Sharing With OthersSeptember 16, 2009
The tradition of helping organizations outside our school during the GAC magazine sale began in September, 2001, when the sale was interrupted by the tragic circumstances of "9-11". The sale resumed the following week with a pledge to donate $10,000 of the proceeds to the American Red Cross for assistance at Ground Zero in New York City. Click here to read more.
 GAC Moms' and Dads' Bible Studies
September 16, 2009
Thought for the Day: “Make sure you stay alert...Don't let your heart wander off. Stay vigilant as long as you live. Teach what you've seen and heard to your children and grandchildren." Deuteronomy 4:9 (The Message). Parents, you’ve heard it said before that we consider you as a partner to us in your student’s education. If you are available, we encourage you to join our moms or our dads in weekly Bible study. Click here to read more.
 From a New GAC ParentSeptember 1, 2009
I’d like to share this letter with you, of one new parent’s perspective. Remember, September 1st is the first day GAC will take applications for the 2010-2011 school year. We’d love to hear your story! Linda Clovis, Director of Admissions
Upon looking at GACS for what we thought was a move two years in the future, we were blown away by the mission statement: “to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Click here to read more.
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Students in 5th grade classes researched individuals who have made great contributions to this country in observation of Black History Month. You may view their work mounted on the hallway leading to the Elementary Cafeteria.
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