Pictured: SALT members (l to r): Alabama Andrews, Shaelyn Olsen

...THE BIBLE TELLS US that
we are the salt and light of the
world. SALT is a select group
of elementary students
working together to provide
Godly student leadership in
the elementary student body.
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Goals of SALT:
Be a positive role model to
the elementary student
body.
Generate ideas to build
community and pride in the
elementary school.
Learn leadership skills by
assisting the elementary
leadership and staff.
Learn what it means to
serve God by serving others.
Shaelyn Olsen, Alabama
Andrews and Camille Torres
have been chosen to serve on
SALT based on their
completed application and
academic and behavior
standing. Congratulations to
these students! If you are
interested in learning more
about this program, contact
Lynnea Vance, elementary
supervisor and SALT leader
(lynneavance@gfaschools.org).
Pictured:
SALT members (l to r):
Alabama Andrews,
Shaelyn Olsen, Mrs.
Vance (Advisor),
Camille Torres.
ANNOUNCEMENTS…
...AdvancEd SURVEY—Parents, Please take 10 minutes and fill out an online survey
which is required as part of GFA state-accreditation process. Copy and paste http://
www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/8836660 to your web browser to start. Surveys are due by
February 1. If you have questions contact the GFA office. Thank you!
...SENIOR PICTURES for the YEARBOOK are due no later than February 1. In order for
the yearbook to be submitted and returned by the end of the year, it is important to meet the
deadline. A formal picture of each senior was taken for the wall plaque, and that picture will
be used in the yearbook for pictures not received by February 1. Thank you from the
Yearbook Staff.
...VALENTINE’S DAY IS AROUND THE CORNER! GFA student groups are
providing several ways you can show your love for your sweetheart, child, friend, or
someone special you want to remember on Valentine’s Day.
...VALENTINE BALLOON BOUQUETS—The Senior Class will be delivering balloon
bouquets to classrooms on Friday, February 12. Each $5 bouquet includes a bag of
Hershey’s kisses Sweethearts, tied up with a Mylar balloon. Additional balloons are
available for $2 each. To order one of these treats for a special student, teacher, staff
member or your sweetie, complete the order form (sent home with students or available in the
office or by email by request). Orders may also be made through a senior class member or
Mrs. Winchester
(sheriwinchester@gfaschools.org).
Deadline to order is Tuesday, Feb. 9.
...SINGING VALENTINES—Show
your love to your valentine by
sending them a Singing Valentine.
The high school ensemble music
students will deliver Singing Valentines to
Treasure Valley businesses and homes
during the week of February 8. Check
the music page of this Inspire for pricing
and more information or contact Mrs.
Shatto (kylieshatto@gfaschools.org). All
proceeds benefit the GFA music
department.
FEBRUARY 9
Senior Night
Boys’ Basketball
FEBRUARY 15
No School
Presidents’ Day
FEBRUARY 19
3rd Qtr Progress Reports
MARCH 11-12
Quaker Village Auction
MARCH 16-22
Choir Tour
MARCH 18
End 3rd Quarter—1/2 Day
MARCH 21-27
Spring Break
APRIL 13
Grandparents’ Day
Grades K-5
APRIL 21
MS/HS Spring Music
Showcase
MAY 13
Elementary Fun Run
MAY 18
Talent Chapel
MAY 20
Elementary Field Day
MS/HS Academy Music
Awards
MAY 23-26
Senior Trip
MAY 26
Kindergarten Graduation
MAY 27
Last Day of School
MAY 28
Baccalaureate
MAY 29
Graduation
...GFA FACUTY and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS traveled
to Boise last Wednesday to participate in the School Choice
March and Rally held at the Idaho State Capitol Building.
They marched with faculty and students from area charter
schools, private schools, and online schools to bring
awareness and celebrate the variety of learning
opportunities available to students in the Treasure Valley.
Students had lunch in downtown Boise before returning to
GFA. For more information, visit their website: http://
schoolchoiceweek.com.
February 8-12
Singing Valentines
February 29
Solo Ensemble Festival
Time and Place TBA
March 4
MS/HS Variety Show
GFA Cafeteria
7:00pm
March 16-22
Choir Tour
Salt Lake City, UT
April 18 or 19 (TBD)
District 3 Large Group Festival
Middleton High School
April 21
MS/HS Spring Music Showcase
Greenleaf Friends Church
7:00pm
...THANK YOU to all who gave to the free-will offering at the Christmas
concert at Jewett Auditorium! Because of your generosity, the music
department was able to repair one alto sax, one trumpet and two flutes. Thank
you for blessing our students and music department in this way!
May 20
MS/HS Academy Awards
Greenleaf Friends Church
7:00 pm
...SHOW YOUR LOVE TO YOUR VALENTINE by sending them a SINGING VALENTINE. The high
school ensemble students will deliver Singing Valentines to your sweetheart, family member, or friend in
the Treasure Valley (businesses and homes) during the week of February 8. Cost is $20 and includes a
song and your choice of a rose or box of chocolates. Students and staff on campus is $5 for a Singing Valentine;
$1 extra for rose or chocolates. To order Contact Mrs. Shatto (kylieshatto@gfaschools.org) or the GFA office. All
proceeds benefit the GFA music department.
...VARIETY SHOW—This year’s theme is “The BEACH!” Don your flip flops and straw hat and come
enjoy an evening of talent and variety presented by the middle/high school music students. Mark your
calendar for Friday, March 4 at 7:00 pm in the GFA cafeteria. Dessert included. Cost is $10 for adults
and $7 for seniors and students.
...SPRING SHOWCASE CONCERT— Join us on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00pm in the Greenleaf
Friends Church for a showcase of this year’s music presented by the middle/high school music
programs. Featured will be vocal and instrumental soloists, middle and high school choirs, high
school ensemble and jazz band. PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!
...THE ANNUAL ACADEMY MUSIC AWARDS is scheduled for Friday, May 20 at 7:00 pm in the Greenleaf
Friends Church. You will want to be sure and attend this evening honoring the music students and their
accomplishments this year.
...DISTRICT 3 LARGE GROUP FESTIVAL will be held April 18 and 19 at Middleton High School. GFA high
school choir will be competing with other District 3 schools (regardless of school size). The day and time of their
adjudicated performance has not yet been announced. Dates, times and additional information will be sent home
with students and announced as soon as it is confirmed. There is no charge to students for this event. If you are
interested in chaperoning contact Mrs. Shatto.
Date
Jan. 29
Jan. 30
Feb. 2
Feb. 4
Feb. 5
Feb. 6
Feb. 8
Feb. 9
Feb. 11
Feb. 16
Feb. 18
Feb. 24
March 2
Coaches:
Opponent
BBB vs. Wilder
JV GBB Tournament
BBB vs. Liberty Charter
GBB District Tournament
JH BBB vs. Rimrock
GBB District Tournament
JH BBB vs. Notus
BBB vs. Notus
GBB District Tournament
GBB District Tournament
GBB District Tournament
BBB vs. Ambrose
JH BBB vs. Adrian
GBB District Tournament
JH BBB vs. Wilder
JH BBB vs. Victory Charter
JH BBB vs. Liberty Charter
JH BBB Tournament
Location
HOME (Tip-Off)
TBA
Liberty Charter
TBA
Rimrock
TBA
Home
Notus
Columbia HS
Columbia HS
Columbia HS
HOME (Senior Night)
Adrian
Columbia HS
Home
Home
Home
TBA
Time
6:00/7:30
TBA
6:00/7:30
TBA
4:00
TBA
3:30
6:00/7:30
TBA
7:00
TBA
6:00/7:30
4:00
TBA
3:30
3:30
3:30
TBA
JH Girls: Guin Carson (guincarson@gfaschools.org) * JH Boys: John Ihli (john.ihli@basf.com)
HS Girls: Gina Ihli (ginaihli@gfaschools.org) * HS Boys: Jeff Metcalf (jeffmetcalf@gfaschools.org)
...THURSDAY NIGHT,
January 28, GFA senior
girls Sky Lujan, Faith Ihli
and JiEun Lee played their
final home basketball game
as Lady Griz. They were
honored by their coaches,
teammates and family prior
to the game. All three of
these girls also earned a
spot on the second quarter
honor roll, showing hard
work and dedication in all
areas of their lives.
Congratulations Sky, Faith
and JiEun! We are proud of
your accomplishments!
From the Counselor’s Office
...Students will be collecting donations for the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the LLS
Student Series Program. Between February 16 and
March 18, donation boxes will be set up in each
classroom and students can donate their pennies
and other change. Everyone is welcome to
contribute to this cause and make a difference in the
lives of others. For more information, contact Mrs.
Kaplan.
Seniors
LEAVING HOME
Juniors
BOISE STATE
Sophomores
COFFEE
Joy Kaplan
School Counselor
Counseling office hours are 8:30am—3:15pm Monday through
Friday. Feel free to call or email her anytime if you have any
questions or concerns (joykaplan@gfaschools.org or call 208459-6346).
Freshmen
DATE NIGHT
Eighth Grade
SUPERHEROES
Seventh Grade
HUNTING & FISHING
John Ehrlich
...JOHN EHRLICH has been selected as the Farmers Insurance
Hometown Hero. He will be presented an award on the court
during the first half of the BSU game at Taco Bell Arena on Saturday,
January 30. The games starts at 3pm and will be broadcast on
ESPN3. If you’ve been around GFA and the Treasure Valley very
long, probably you, your children, family member or friend have had
Mr. Ehrlich as a teacher, coach or mentor. Even though retired, he
still helps coach boys basketball and substitutes in the classroom at
GFA. He and his wife, Lavonda, have grandchildren who currently
attend GFA. Everyone is invited to attend the game and celebrate
with John as he earns this much-deserved award!
...JUMP FOR HEART—GFA STUDENTS will participate in the American Heart
Association’s Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart Program. This program is
designed to raise awareness for heart disease and all proceeds go to the American
Heart Association. Students will be collecting donations outside of school time. March
18 there will be a Jump Rope/Hoop Shoot in the GFA gym. Prizes will be awarded.
Contact Mr. Bartlow (johnbartlow@gfaschools.org), GFA elementary PE instructor, for
more information.
...SPIRIT WEEK AT RED ROBIN—January 25—February 7 Red Robin will donate 10%
of your bill to Greenleaf Friends Academy every time you visit their restaurant in Nampa.
You must register and select Greenleaf Friends Academy at www.redrobin.com/
betterschools.
...from the DAYCARE—The GFA daycare is under ratio requirements and they staff
based on that ratio. For that reason, they are asking parents to call 208-455-1673 first
for drop-in after-school daycare to ensure they have adequate staffing to accommodate
the children. After-school drop-in rate is $5/hour. Please contact Cindy Truesdell, GFA
Preschool/Daycare Director, if you have questions.
Sixth Grade
KITCHEN & COOKING
Fifth Grade
SUMMER FUN
Fourth Grade
MINECRAFT
Third Grade
SNACK ATTACK
Second Grade
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
First Grade
LEGOS
Kindergarten
EXPERIENCE IDAHO
Preschool
DISNEY
...BAKE A CAKE—If you are
in K-5th grade, you are
asked to bake and decorate
a cake for the kids’ carnival
cake walk! Grand prize and
first place winners get to
auction their cake during
the live auction. Cakes
should be delivered to the
school by Friday, March 11
at 9am for judging.