This 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 MoreKhriseten Bellows ‘86, as a seventh-grader, wrote a poem about her beloved GUS. Her words, recited by members of the GUS faculty, describe the place we all know and celebrate today.
Read MoreAs a student, Jake’s family received tuition assistance to make his GUS education, and that of his two sister’s, possible. As a current GUS parent, Jake understands how important it is to support others and to celebrate the equitable and inclusive community GUS has always been.
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 MoreWe are excited to offer opportunities to learn throughout the summer! We will be launching registration for online summer courses on May 17th. We have a great line-up offered by GUS Faculty with two-week and four-week options between June 22nd - August 14th.
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 MoreArt is not just a rainy day activity, it can be a therapeutic tool to help us all (students and parents alike!) manage our emotions through challenging or stressful times.
Read More“As we move towards the year’s end... I encourage you to consider the words of Mrs. Bullivant, a retired GUS teacher of 20 plus years. She used to say, “Always remember to keep the good in goodbye.” Those words ring true still today.”
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 MoreThese words have echoed in my head a lot these last few weeks. The dream of flowers gets many of us through these tough April days when the rain and the gray seems to linger. This year the days have been especially difficult, as we are isolated from loved ones and that warmth that friendship brings. Still, the idea of May flowers gives me hope.
Read MoreKindergarten teacher Amy Billings shares about the transition to distance learning for some of our youngest learners - kindergarteners - and the importance of maintaining connection throughout this process.
Read MoreThe effects of COVID-19 on the financial well-being of the school and GUS families have been significant. In response to meeting challenges created by the current health crisis, we have created the GUS Together Fund.
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.
Read MoreSince launching our plan for distance learning in March, GUS faculty and staff have stepped up, working tirelessly to ensure the social and emotional well-being of our students, while also providing them with engaging and appropriately challenging learning experiences. Due to their collective effort, GUS distance learning feels anything but distant.
Read MoreOn the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day, join the GUS community by making a pledge to make one small change in your life to help the earth.
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