Thanks to everyone who came out for our last day of school drive-through! While we would have much preferred to share our last day of school ‘goodbyes’ surrounded by all our friends, it was wonderful to see our community come together one last time for the 2019-2020 school year. Happy summer!
Read MoreAfter 55 days of distance learning, the upper school observed a screen-free day on Monday, June 8.
Read MoreEach spring, the fourth grade class presents “Songs and Tales of The Sea,” a performance that showcases all they’ve learned throughout their year-long study of the sea.
Read MoreYesterday, we proudly honored the scheduled graduation day for the Class of 2020 with some of our celebrated GUS graduation traditions - including alumni guest speakers and performances by the faculty and 8th grade choruses.
Read MoreWhen the quarantine hit and schools had to pivot, quickly, to Distance Learning, it was clear that 8th grade Humanities would have to adjust, quickly and (hopefully) effectively. The first detail that we faced was to agree - on both my end and the students' end - that we would be explorers in a new world and we would have to cope as well as we could.
Read MoreFor this end of year project, second grade students learn more about their family heritage and traditions, deepening their understanding of the grade two theme Where do I live?.
Read MoreEvery year 8th grade students at GUS participate in the famed Chariot Races! This event is part of a Latin class unit about Roman games and festivals.
Read MoreInspired by the beauty around us this spring, and perhaps our own weeping cherry tree, students in grades three through seven created cherry blossom tree brach artwork.
Read MoreThis morning, fourth grade Patriots and Loyalists gathered at “zoom common” to make their case for separating from, or remaining with, Great Britain.
Read MoreFirst graders begin the year with a life-sized self-portrait. Naturally, these drawings reflect what can be seen on the outside - their hair color and style, eye color, and, of course, their favorite outfit!
Read MoreThis spring, our 8th graders have been working hard to keep the tradition of the 8th Grade Musical alive. With the guidance of Director and Upper School Music Teacher Sarah Bailes, Assistant Director and English Teacher Katie Blynn, and Choreographer and Dance Teacher Ann-Marie Ciaraldi, they've been practicing together, virtually.
Read MoreWhile we'd much rather be teaching our students in-person, we are finding ways to keep the GUS mission and philosophy of education alive through distance learning. We are striving to give our students the same, tangible, learning experiences they've come to expect at GUS, responding to their feedback and to our families' needs, and continuously learning and refining as we go.
Read MoreWhen she learned we wouldn’t be coming back to campus this spring, Ms. Buck went for a walk. She was thinking about how much she was going to miss her second graders, and decided to write them a note. She gathered some sticks, and wrote out “miss you.” She had so much fun creating this ‘nature note’ she decided to bring it to her students.
Read MoreIn an all-class Kindergarten zoom, students created art using materials from their homes, while listening to music - noticing and exploring how different sounds and songs influence what they create!
Read More6th graders were challenged to create an inspirational poster using materials they have at home.
Read MoreIn 6th grade social studies, students begin the year with a selfie. They are asked to create a drawing that represents themselves. How are you dressed today? What might you be doing in each season throughout the year? How do you know when the new year begins?
Read MoreFourth graders dive deeper into their study of the sea through an exploration of fish.
Read MoreGUS Dancers for Hope (7 choreographers, 1 dance). Third graders perform to The Beatles "Here Comes The Sun." Inspired by the "Exquisite Corps (42 choreographers, 1 dance)," coordinated by GUS Dance Teacher, Ann Marie-Ciaraldi.
Read MoreAs part of their study of bacteria and viruses, seventh-grade students recently created models that showed their understanding of how these two types of pathogens make more of themselves.
Read MoreKindergarteners have been busy studying motion in their virtual science classroom.
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