For our graduating class, the spring of 2020 looked much different than expected. The phrase the show must go on was more true this spring than ever!
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As weeks at home turned to months, and dreams of the annual 8th grade service trip faded, the class of 2020 took matters into their own hands.
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After 55 days of distance learning, the upper school observed a screen-free day on Monday, June 8.
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Shared, with love, from GUS faculty and staff. Congrats to the Class of 2020!
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When 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.
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For 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?.
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GUS Faculty + staff tackle the #blindinglightschallenge.
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Inspired 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.
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This morning, fourth grade Patriots and Loyalists gathered at “zoom common” to make their case for separating from, or remaining with, Great Britain.
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Inspired by former GUS Visiting Artist, Judy Robinson Cox, students in grades 3-7 created fantasy scenes out of found objects around their homes.
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First 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!
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This year, the infamous 5th grade earthquake project looked a little different than usual. Instead of toothpicks and glue, fifth graders used cardboard, tape, and materials found around their homes. Each student started with a plain box (their building) affixed to a flat piece of cardboard (the ground).
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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.
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While 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.
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When 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.
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In 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!
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6th graders were challenged to create an inspirational poster using materials they have at home.
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Art 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.
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“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.”
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In 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?
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