GSA held its first book fair in the first week of December. The fair was a huge success! The total income was over $6000. GSA will get back nearly 60% to begin building our school library. In addition, through the One for Books program, with the generosity of teachers, parents and students, we collected $589. […]
The GSA Orchestra and Concert Band presented their first performance on Wednesday, December 15th in the Epiphany/GSA Gym. Nearly all of the students began instrumental instruction this school year and this was their first concert ever! The students played music they learned in class as developing musicians, as well as some Holiday favorites. A huge […]
GSA donated hundreds of non-perishable food items to Epiphany Church’s St. Vincent dePaul Food Bank. This was the result of our Halloween “dress-down” and our Veterans’ Day Concert. Fr. Tom, Pastor at Epiphany was very grateful for our contributions to the local community.
GSA 4th Graders presenting a bill.. On November 18th , GSA fourth grade students visited City Hall to present a bill for a new stop sign in the neighborhood. Students explored City Hall and learned how the process works. It was a wonderful experience and GSA is proud to be building a stronger community. On […]
GSA celebrated Law Enforcement on Friday, November 5th. A police helicopter flew into our field and students had an opportunity to speak with the pilots. A robotics team brought along a robot; student and staff toured the bomb squad van. The SWAT team and a police dog were also in attendance. .
Weekly Friday breakfasts have been scheduled with each home teachers. While everyone enjoys a nice breakfast, so many bright ideas have brainstormed by attendees to establish a successful GSA.
On November 23rd GSA students and staff attended a showing of Waiting for Superman at Frontenac Plaza. 180 students, fourth grade through seventh grade, watched the movie about education and its many downfalls and struggles. A discussion followed. We hope to learn from this movie and take stronger steps in the future to be as […]
Thank you to those who made it and we missed those who were not able to. GSA staff and program directors presented useful information. We intend to improve and we’re learning from our weaknesses. We will be sending out more information regarding updates through the mail and will be online on the school website. If […]
On February 23, 2011 Bob Brindell and Bill Groth came to present to GSA’s 7th Grade American History class on what life was like for Militia Soldiers during the American Revolution. Both men are members of the local Sons of the American Revolution and they showed students a collection of American Revolution flags as well […]
State Senator Jim Lembke and Mayor Francis Slay visited GSA on February 11th, 2011. The distinguished visitors enjoyed our school during their tour as they visited each classroom and talked with teachers, students and parents. .