As is tradition, 8th Grade Latin students recently sat for the National Latin Exam - a showcase of their three years of Latin study at GUS.
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Fourth graders not only got to experience Cinde McInnis’ Whalemobile, but they got to participate in filming for an episode of Chronicle!
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So often I think of the quote ‘what would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?,’ and how this philosophy not only drives important developmental growth for students, but also helps them discover new parts of themselves.
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As it does every year, it feels as though we are off to the races from the moment we arrive back on campus from March break, slowly gaining speed all the way through to June and graduation. With so much going on this time of year, it’s important to remember all this “fun” is actually important development milestones that encourage and celebrate important student growth in so many ways.
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At GUS, our child-centric educational philosophy guides our student support efforts in and out of the classroom. Our approach to student support allows us to set high achievement expectations for all students, while also celebrating their unique strengths and challenges.
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Glen Urquhart School is honored to be the recipient of kindness and generous support from the late Derek Cavanaugh P’96’99’01’04. Derek was not only a proud Glen Urquhart School parent but also a dedicated and successful President of the Board of Trustees, serving from 1997-2001.
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When the Enrollment Management Association asked to feature our approach in a podcast, we were flattered to be recognized for innovating the traditional approach to financial aid which can create a barrier for families to explore independent schools.
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Isobel Glass attended GUS for grades four through eight. After GUS, she attended Phillips Andover Academy, where she graduated in 2021. Currently, she is a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Fourth and second grade students recently completed a graphic novel writing mini-unit where they partnered to brainstorm, find inspiration, and write their own graphic novels.
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As part of our commitment to “Mean Well, Speak Well, and Do Better,” the DEI Committee of the Board of Trustees presented a strategic plan at our Annual Meeting in June 2021. The plan outlined strategic goals in three areas: People, Program, and Policy - and together these goals provide a guiding framework for GUS DEI work over the next five years.
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February into March is a very busy time for schools. Here at GUS, it is no different. The second trimester is wrapping up and we are all eagerly awaiting Open Mic Night, Boar Cup, Spring Break, and secondary school admissions decisions. It’s an excellent time to slow down and reflect.
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This month eighth grade students Emily, Fiona, Hana, and Maggie, along with Upper School Science Teacher Alex Levin, traveled to the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY, for the Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Summit (YESS!). The three-day leadership intensive focused on finding innovative and effective solutions in three key areas: food, fashion, and energy.
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The world map project has been part of the 8th grad humanities curriculum now for over 10 years. Here, Humanities Teacher Margaret Monteith interviews Jeffrey Bartsch, the originator of the project, who came back recently to help out.
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Crystal DaCruz attended GUS for 4th through 8th grade, graduating in 1998. She currently lives in Providence, RI, with her son Shane and daughter Simone, and recently founded her own startup - Boxed in Black.
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Here at GUS, the old adage “the more things change, the more they stay the same” seems to ring true. Skyscrapers, Lighthouses, and White Shirt projects came in over the first weeks since the winter break…
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This winter break I was fortunate enough to travel to Mexico City, thanks to the Tadler Grant, to explore the magic of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve where millions of monarch butterflies migrate each fall.
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With the objective to provide talented educators with the resources necessary to hone their craft, the Raymond C. Nance Fund has succeeded in helping Glen Urquhart School faculty broaden their knowledge base and skill set.
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For 27 years now, students at GUS have participated in something called the White Shirt Project, created by art teacher Dawn Southworth.
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Steph Krim attended GUS from kindergarten through 8th grade, graduating in 2004. She now lives in Chicago, where she lives with her partner, 1-year-old son, and two dogs.
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After reading Martin’s Big Words, by Maureen Rappaport, fourth grade students created stained glass artwork inspired by what they read.
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