Art Class is Fun at GSA

The eighth graders at GSA middle worked on a special art project in October. With the help of a partner, the students formed plaster masks over each other’s faces using strips of plaster wrap. When both partners had finished creating their masks, they were allowed to harden. The students were then able to paint their […]

First Quarter Assembly at GSA

At GSA Elementary school, we had an assembly for the first quarter to recognize our students for perfect attendance, distinguished honor roll, honor roll, and merit honor roll. Mrs. Bryant and Ms. Zegilmeyer’s dance club students had a performance in the beginning of the assembly as well. We are very proud of our students as […]

IMP Monthly Meeting & Activity 11/3/2012

On Saturday, November 3rd, the Ivy League Mentoring Program had its first large-group monthly meeting.  First, the students took an assessment that covered the first four weeks of mathematics and language arts skills that they had practiced.  The purpose of the assessment was to see what students learned and to make sure that they were taking the […]

Altruismo!

On November 19,  twenty 8th grade students and a handful of brave parents and teachers met at Gateway Paintball to celebrate Altruismo winning the first quarter 8th grade team challenge! Altruismo earned points for attending class prepared, answering questions, and other good behaviors. The contest extended from the 3rd week to the 9th week of school. A new contest […]

9th Grades College Visit to Lindenwood University

On Friday, November 30th, the 9th graders visited Lindenwood University.  They participated in a “College Prep 101″ workshop that consisted of ways to prepare for college as well as information about Lindenwood.  The group took a tour of campus led by current Lindenwood students where they learned about college activities and experiences.  The students were […]

With all respect to the Survivors of the Holocaust

With all respect to those who perished in the Holocaust, and in remembrance of those people that survived the atrocitieses, 8th grade is learning about the challenges faced during the WWII era at home and abroad. Friday, December 7 students assembled in a small section of the classroom that was set aside to be the size of the cattle cars […]

Helping Hands/Giving Tree Project

Students in the Service Learning Club and selected IMP students have organized a holiday donation drive. Students, teachers and parents are encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves.    When people donate an item, they will be able to decorate an ornament to place on The Giving Tree.  The donation box […]

The Girls Running Club

On Saturday, December 8, the Girls Running Club participated in a 5K race at Tower Grove Park. The race was sponsored by the Live Well Foundation, which teaches youth about living healthy lifestyles. The girls trained all semester for the 3.1 mile run and have seen significant improvements in their abilities throughout the weeks. All […]