Grapevine Christian School

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation
Teacher appreciation week is May 7th – 11th.   We will be honoring our teachers and staff during this week.  Please help us in showing appreciation for all their hard work.  They do such a great job everyday to create a fun learning environment for your children!  

Registration

April 30st is the last day to take advantage of the discounted registration fee. Beginning May 1st, the registration fee will be as follows:

$75.00 - Individual Fee
$100.00 - Per Family Fee

We are currently enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year, however space is limited.

The first day of school for the 2012- 2013 school year is September 4th for Tuesday/Thursday and Monday - Friday students.
September 5th for Monday/Wednesday/ Friday students.

Mother’s Day Out Program

Starting June 7th, the Thursdays Mother's Day Out Program will begin. It is for ages 18 months through completed fourth grade. The program is for eight Thursdays during the months of June and July from 9:00am until 2:00pm. The cost is $210 for each child. We do offer a discount for families with more than one child. There is a $35 enrollment fee per child. This fee is nonrefundable. This fee is included in the $210 per child.

The 18 months through 5 years olds will be learning about a different topic each week. They will enjoy painting, coloring, etc. They will do crafts, have a physical education class, snack time, recess, and rest time. They will learn how to socialize with other children and learn to follow instructions.

The program for the completed kindergarten through completed fourth grades will be learning about a different topic each week. They will do crafts, cooking projects, science projects, games, etc. They will practice their math and reading skills. They will also be learning about leadership and responsibilities, and social skills.

For enrollment information, contact Mary Harris at 817-267-5279. You may also call the Preschool office at 817-329-3018 or the Church office at 817-481-5600.

End of Year Luau

End of Year Luau
The Luau’s are scheduled on Monday the 21st (MWF classes) from 12:30 – 1:30, and Tuesday the 22nd (T/Th classes) from 10:30-11:30.  M-F students will need to bring items to celebrate on both Monday and Tuesday.  Come dressed in your favorite luau attire.  We will provide grass skirts for the girls and straw hats for the boys.  Listed below are the food items by class we will need you to bring.  The school will provide chicken nuggets, drinks, plates & napkins.  Parents and siblings are invited to attend.  This is always lots of fun for the entire family.
 
Ms. Shara, Ms. Kelly & Ms. Christa – 1 pint of Strawberries
Ms. Kathy & Ms. Jen – 1 lb. of Grapes
Ms. Stormey – Cubed Cheese
Ms. Andrea – Dessert
Ms. Denise – Dessert

Preschool

Our preschool offers classes 5 days a week for children ranging from toddlers to pre-kindergarteners.  The typical school day is from 9am to 2pm.  We also offer an exciting "After School Program" where the children stay until 3:30pm and get to participate in fun activities including arts & crafts, games, snacks, outdoor fun, free play and reading time.  During the "After School Program" there is no television!  

A typical day at school includes the following actvities:
  • Chapel with a daily Bible lessons, songs, & prayer
  • Basic Spanish to create a strong foundation for young children preparing for Elementary School
  • Movement to teach the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
  • Music to foster creativity
  • Classroom time where the children learn the fundamentals including counting, shapes, colors, etc.

Throughout the school year we also have many exciting special activity days.  In the past these have included:
  • The Fort Worth Zoo bringing small animals for the children to learn about and interact with
  • A live butterly release

Growing Great Kids for 30 Years!

Grapevine Christian School has been Growing Great Kids for 30 Years! We are celebrating by incorporating the Fruit of the Spirit into our school year. Each month, we will focus on a Fruit of the Spirit, with our goal being that each child will leave this school year knowing the fruits. Do you know the Fruits? Galatians 5:22-23 tells us " 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."



Grapevine Christian School is a licensed preschool for children 18 months through 5 years of age.  The school is operated on funds collected from tuition and is governed through a school board.  GCS is licensed by the State of Texas and follows the guidelines set out in their minimum standards.

Grapevine Christian School has been open for over 30 years.  Some of our staff have even been here for over 10 years.  Our teachers and staff are highly trained.  Each year our teachers and staff complete at least 15 hours of continuing education and are all CPR and First Aid Certified.  

Grapevine Christian School follows the Grapevine-Colleyville school calendar.  GCS is open from 9-2 and has a highly popular after school program until 3:30.  We also offer a fun and educational Summer Mother's Day Out program.

Teacher Profile: Kathy Wideman

Class: M/W/F, Threes (Patience)

Kathy Wideman attended Harding University in Scearcy , Arkansas. She had been teaching at GCS for 10 years. Kathy has lived in Ohio, Arkansas, California, and the last 15 years, Texas. She has been married to her husband for 25 years and has three terrific kids, Her children Sarah Beth (18) , Emily (15), and Justin (11 ) are all graduates of GCS. When she is not teaching, she is traveling, carpooling her children, reading, and making quilts.