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?
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 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 MoreMembers of the GUS community are getting creative and tackling the @gettymuseum Challenge in homes across the North Shore!
Read MoreRecently, first graders have been exploring their sense of sight. They have learned all about how the eye works and as a fun project to culminate our study, created their own “I SPY” book to put their sense of sight to the test!
Read MoreThe sixth grade scientists are at it again, combining their math, science, and art skills to build scaled models of the solar system.
Read MoreOur GUS artists are busy creating from home. Thank you to our talented art teachers for continuing to inspire our students from afar and sharing great projects our students can tackle at home.
Read More7th Grade English teacher Sydney Clark asked students to reflect: Everything has changed recently, for you, for your family, for your friends, for your community, and for the world. Your assignment is to reflect on this change. Here are some of their responses:
Read MoreThis week, 4th graders were challenged to sketch this arrangement of Forsythia by Ms. Zaval using any art materials they had on hand. Peruse submissions by our creative fourth grade students!
Read MoreWe are proud to present the first exclusively digital edition of The Tartan. Your inbox is the only mailbox this issue will occupy. A survey last summer showed an overwhelming 90% of GUS alumni were in favor of The Tartan going digital. Inspired by our students past and present, and their passion for the environment, we’re taking this small step to reduce our footprint by going digital.
Read MoreGrade Three is a year of personal discovery, as students develop a stronger sense of identity and community, and begin to expand their social awareness. Our third grade theme, ‘Where Am I Going?,’ allows us to explore the world, beginning with our classroom and expanding outwards in ever broadening concentric circles into the world at large.
Read MoreThe chickens X Block has been an upper school favorite for the last couple of years. Students in this X-block are dedicated to having chickens on the GUS campus permanently.
Read MoreAnnually, 8th Grade Arts Night showcases an impressive collection of both visual and performance art by our eighth grade class. In addition to a gallery-style art exhibit and presentations featuring their White Shirt Projects, eighth-graders also perform a series of modern dance pieces inspired by the school theme, be the change.
Read MoreJanuary is here and, for eighth graders at Glen Urquhart School, that means the coming of 8th Grade Arts Night, the annual, and much anticipated, dance performance and art exhibit. This night represents the culmination of work they began in September, and a celebration of one of the most celebrated GUS traditions - the White Shirt Project.
Read MoreSecond grade music video for their original song, Mindset Train.
Read MoreEach year we celebrate the shortest day of the year with musical performances by the GUS Band, Chorus, and all K-8 students. Learn about what goes into the Solstice Assembly - and what makes it so special - in this short video.
Read MoreAffirmations are “positive phrases or statements used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts. Practicing positive affirmations can be extremely simple, and all you need to do is pick a phrase and repeat it to yourself.”
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