At GUS, our child-centric approach to learning puts students at the center of their learning. What does that look like in practice? In pre-K it looks like a tree house in the classroom, and a story written and illustrated by students.
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At GUS, we do education differently. Our place-based, inquiry-based approach creates authentic learning opportunities, like this trip to Starbucks, that nurture their natural sense of curiosity. Sometimes these explorations take us to the beach, our on the nature trail, or sometimes they take is to a local coffee shop as students question, make meaning, and get inspired.
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In fifth grade science, the fifth grad theme, the land, features prominently in a yearlong study of geology, agriculture, and environmentalism. At the beginning of the school year, students take a close look at the land they see and interact with on a daily basis - the GUS campus - and consider some big questions that they continue to explore throughout the year: What land is important to us and why? How has the land changed over time, and how do we know?
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This past month, we have been focusing on all the joy at GUS, which has not been hard to do! Every day at GUS, there are countless moments that warm our hearts and feed our souls.
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Patty Clark, Emilie Cushing, Christine Draper, Bruce Emerson, and Sandy Thoms share what they love about teaching, and what has kept them at GUS for so long.
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Annie Quigley graduated from GUS in 2006. From GUS, she went on to The Governor’s Academy, and graduated from New York University with a B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Creative Writing. She currently resides just outside of Portland, ME, and is the Editor-in-Chief of Remodelista.
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Annually, 8th Grade Arts Night showcases an impressive collection of both visual and performance art by our eighth grade class.
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Eighth grade students Cat, Josephine, Katherine, and Maraya share 'What is the White Shirt Project: Part 2'. They update readers on their completed projects, reflect on the experience, and share lessons learned to help future eighth grade students prepare for their White Shirt Projects.
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Gillian Garvey attended GUS from sixth through eighth grade. Currently, she works as the Development Associate of Operations and Events at Heading Home, a nonprofit working to end homelessness in Greater Boston and Lawrence.
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In third grade at GUS, students take a closer look at the communities they are part of and embark on a yearlong exploration of community.
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This Solstice promise of lighter and brighter days ahead is certainly coming true here at GUS. The Class of 2024 took one giant step closer to graduation with the completion of an amazing Arts Night. Their speeches gave us wonderful insight into this class, both as individuals and as a collective group, and we could not be more proud.
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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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Registration for SUMMER@GUS Day Camp goes live on January 17! We are gearing up for our 2023 season and are pleased to share some exciting new changes and additions to our program this year.
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As we celebrate this enchanting season and the Winter Solstice, we extend our warmest wishes to you and yours. May this time of year bring peace, joy, and light into your life.
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From everyone at GUS, and from every corner of school life positively impacted by family participation, THANK YOU. On behalf of our teachers, students, staff, and families, thank you.
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As we enter the final stretch of the calendar year, with the winter solstice fast approaching, it is time to reflect on gratitude and community. Gratitude, it has been said, is the key that unlocks a happier and more fulfilling life. It allows us to acknowledge the abundance that surrounds us and fosters a positive outlook.
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Sandra Thoms began teaching at GUS in 1988. This spring, at the conclusion of her 36th year of teaching here, she will retire. Longtime teaching partner Amy (Billings) Gallo reflects on the time she has spent with Sandy, in and out of the classroom, and shares words of gratitude from colleagues.
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Eighth grade students Cat, Josephine, Katherine, and Maraya talk about the essential GUS project - the White Shirt Project. They explain what it is, why they're excited about it, what artists they've been inspired by, and share their White Shirt Project Recipe for Success.
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Dr. Norwood completed his pediatric residency at Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and served over 20 years as a U.S. Navy Physician taking care of military children while serving in various leadership roles. He served 10 years of his military career overseas, providing full-scope outpatient and inpatient pediatric care in Naples, Italy, and in both Yokosuka and Okinawa, Japan. After military retirement, he began his civilian career with Sentara Healthcare in Virginia Beach, VA, where he currently resides.
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One of the wonderful things about our new mission statement is that it begins with ‘through the joys of learning.’ In early drafts that part had been at the end, and at the suggestion of our faculty, we moved it to the front. That change felt so right! Here at GUS, we always lead with joy and that has certainly been true this fall.
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