President Obama Promotes Math&Science Education President Obama speaks about the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education to the country’s economic future after viewing exhibits from science fair winners from across the country.
Mayor Slay visited GSA on January 7th to sign a bill for the addition of a new stop sign in our community. Fourth graders from GSA visited City Hall in November to present the bill. We as GSA family happy to be part of such a wonderful cause to help build our community. .
GSA is committed to visit homes and reach out parents to further explore ways to better educate our students. We do appreciate our parents being so welcoming and hospitable. If you have not yet heard from us, we will knock on your door soon.
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 […]
