FALL 2022 Lion's Share Quarterly Report

GRAPEVINE FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

LION'S SHARE

QUARTERLY REPORT

Bible Buddies Corbin Irwin (9th) & Sammy Kramer (2nd)

FALL 2022

A NOTE FROM DR. SMITH Faith Family, I hope you had a blessed and bountiful Thanksgiving!

We are excited to share GFC updates and news with you in this Lion's Share Quarterly Report. We would also love to share our campus updates with you in person. If you haven't been on campus recently, and for those of you who are out of town, please stop by if holiday travels bring you to the area. You play a significant role in this place called FAITH and we would love to see you.

Pressing on, Ed Smith, Ed.D. President

FALL 2022 TOP

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GATEWAY WHITE'S CHAPEL 121 COMMUNITY COMPASS FBC COLLEYVILLE MILESTONE IRVING BIBLE FELLOWSHIP THE VILLAGE THE HILLS

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COPPELL

TROPHY CLUB

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FAITH OVERVIEW

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LIFE AS A LION!

The 2022-2023 school year kicked off with the first-ever NIGHT OF WORSHIP event and has been going strong ever since.

Here's a few of the highlights and hallelujahs: One National Merit Semifinalist Five National Hispanic & African American Program Scholars Drumline State Championship Varsity Cheer NCA Champions Three Named to TPSME Honor Choir Three Finalists in Capitol Congressional Debate Tournament (Senate, House & Novice House Categories) Two Thespian Troupe Members Qualified for Nationals Girls' Cross Country Team Finished 8th TAPPS State Championship 11 Academic All State Athletes (To Date) 28 All District Athletes One Athletic All State Honor (To Date)

ADVANCEMENT HeBREWS at Dallas Road

The Advancement Plan Projections are still on track to meet the $10M Advancement goal 12 months ahead of schedule.

This semester has seen tremendous progress in campus development as part of the Advancement Plan: STEAM Outdoor Learning Center | In use for classes and special events.

On-Campus, All-Turf Baseball Field season opener is set for January.

Lion Legacy Fund 2021 | HeBrews has opened at Dallas Road.

Expanded STEAM Classroom Space | New classroom for engineering on the Worth Street Campus Gala 2022 Special Appeal: Creative Arts Center Renovations | Repositioning of stadium seating, new storage area, extensive upgrades to lighting, sound, and technology (under construction) Lion Legacy Fund 2021 | Kitchen Update & Equipment Advancement Projects Faith Gives 2022 | September-October Raised $162,132.30 Fund Designations: Technology, Advancement Plan, Prom New Partnership Opportunities Package | Viewed Here Launch of Lion Legacy Fund | November 2022

Color Wheel in STEAM Outdoor Learning Center

RETREATS RECAP

GFCS retreats are a hallmark of the fall semester. Beginning in 6th grade, our students travel together to experience community and to foster leadership skills. In September, our 6th graders visited Glen Lake Camp for a camping adventure complete with s’mores, swimming, fishing, and a special time of worship for sons and fathers around a campfire.

Also in September, the 7th grade class traveled to Sky Ranch for a trip back in Texas history to discover Native American and ranch life. Each night, 7th grade students planned and led worship.

In October, the 8th grade class headed north to the Wichita Mountain Refuge center for hiking and team building activities. In a special activity, students were able to visit a replica of Jerusalem and discuss Jesus’ command to follow Him. This retreat also gives our high school juniors a unique opportunity to plan and to lead junior high students. Seven high school juniors joined our 8th graders this year.

At the high school level, our freshmen traveled together to Impact Ranch in October. They worshiped together and spent quality time around a bonfire. This retreat is also largely planned by the senior class.

The 10th and 11th graders visited Camp T Bar M on Lake Travis in late September. Like the freshmen retreat, seniors plan and lead the retreat. Students began their time with Faith Gives service projects and then spent retreat in devotional studying, worship, or time together.

Planning and leading, our senior class was able to selflessly serve at the high school retreats.

For them, this was one of their final opportunities to come together as the Class of 2023 and worship and pray together. It was also a time to set the tone for their senior year.

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON The annual Elementary Christmas Program was held this past Friday. Entitled, The Greatest Truth, this year's program was spectacular. Click here to view a recap video, the program in its entirety and/or to view the photo gallery. Enjoy!

FALL 2022

GRAPEVINE FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

LION'S SHARE QUARTERLY REPORT

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