GSA’s 2nd Graders took a Field Trip to Stuckmeyer’s Farm Wednesday, October 20th. It was a beautiful day at the pumpkin patch where students were able to take a hayride, go through corn mazes, and pick pumpkins. Many of our wonderful parents accompanied the 2nd graders on the trip for an overall amazing day.
On Saturday, October 23rd, the GSA Board and Staff members gathered for an informal barbeque lunch. The Board had an opportunity to get to know some of the staff members.
We had a HUGE turnout for Carve n’ Smores on October 15th, 2010. The entire cafe’ was full of children and dads happily carving pumpkins. Creativity was definitely present as the kids took careful time implementing their Jack o’ Lantern faces and designs. Meanwhile, outside parents and kids were able to roast marshmallows over the […]
The GSA Third Grade Music students held a piano recital on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The students were working on a keyboard unit in music and decided to showcase the skills they learned for their parents, family and friends. The students learned how to read music and play the electric piano keyboards throughout the third […]
The GSA Choral Department presented a Spring Musicale on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 pm in the GSA Gymnasium. The participants consisted of the Second Grade, Fourth Grade, Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and the GSA Dance Team. The Women’s Choir began the concert with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Their repertoire consisted […]
On November 24th, GSA hosted a Feast of Thanks for our students and parents. Students enjoyed a turkey and mashed potato lunch, then headed over to the gym for a sing along and dessert with families.
The GSA Music Department presented their premier performance entitled, “Oh Say Can You Sing? A Patriotic Tribute to Our Veterans and Service Men and Women” with two concerts on November 11, 2010. A morning concert was held for the GSA student body and Veterans from the area. The evening performance was offered for the parents […]
Student Council set up a giving tree in the the GSA lobby in early December. On the Giving Tree were ornaments with different items to purchase or donate for families in need. These items will be going to families with disabled children and family members living in very low socioeconomic areas on the north side […]
Student Council put on Red Ribbon Week during the last week of October. Members put together “drug free treats” for the rest of the school (including Twizzlers: “Don’t Let Drugs Twist Your Mind” and ghost pops: Drugs Will Haunt You for Life: Just Say NO!”). Schoolwide, students participated in activities such as signing the “pledge […]
On October 28th the English department hosted a burial of overused, meaningless words, otherwise known as “Dead Words”. Students wrote various dead words on strips of paper and buried them under a headstone in front of the school. GSA students are committed to not using these words in their writing from now on.