More and more, we are witnessing the power of young people across the globe who are fighting for and enacting positive change.
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Learning about privilege, race, and antiracism, in math.
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At its very best, politics allow us to connect with others, lessening the feeling of isolation possible in a country of 330 million. The act of voting encourages the sense of living within a shared social contract, as collectively we make decisions that shape our nation and affect us all.
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This summer, the GUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional learning group participated in an intensive equity improvement clinic through the Harvard RIDES (Reimagining Integration: Diverse and Equitable Schools) Project, alongside 8 other schools from across the country, to help define this year's DEI work on campus.
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It’s no secret this fall has been a back-to-school like no other. Members of the GUS faculty share reflections on the first month of school back at GUS.
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Patty Clark, lower school music teacher, discusses the history of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the concurrent history of a lesser-known song recently brought into the spotlight by the National Football League, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” when they announced it would be played this season ahead of every season-opener.
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We share new faculty roles, celebrate new faculty joining our team, and pay tribute to our departing faculty and staff ahead of the 2020-2021 school year.
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GUS second graders are counting their way through the quarantine with the help of Ms. O'Donnell - who will be joining the GUS Kindergarten classroom this fall! Don’t worry, be happy now!
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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!
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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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Yesterday, 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.
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Shared, with love, from GUS faculty and staff. Congrats to the Class of 2020!
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GUS Faculty + staff tackle the #blindinglightschallenge.
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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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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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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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Kindergarten 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.
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