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Thursday, September 15th |
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 Thursday, September 15, 2011 April visit from Japanese artist requires months of planning Tuesday, September 13, 2011 What is your story? |
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GCA Volunteer Fair and New Family Coffee |
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Thursday, September 15th |
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Tomorrow morning's event (Friday the 16th at 7:45) will be a monster. Park your car and stroll through if you can. You may find yourself staying longer than you thought you would. |
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Photo Day Wednesday |
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Thursday, September 15th |
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If you want a photo, return the order form included in your August mailing or order online and send your child to school with the printed receipt. Last year, folks who ordered online got to see a digital proof long before the prints arrived at school. Even if you don't want a photo for yourself, your child will be photographed as part of their class. |
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Enrichments begin Monday |
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Thursday, September 15th |
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Enrichments begin Monday, despite what Mr. Griffin might have indicated on some iterations of the calendar. |
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Enrichments filling up |
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Monday, September 12th |
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Some enrichments are full, and others are being added. If you have signed up, and there are any issues or questions, Ms. Benitez will get in touch with you. |
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New parent coffee |
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Thursday, September 8th |
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The first new parent coffee is Friday, September 9th. Stop in the Activity Room at 7:45 and get to know some of the new faces here at Gordon. |
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Hot lunch update |
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Thursday, September 8th |
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I appreciate your understanding as Gordon addresses the unexpected news from Amos House regarding their decision to terminate the agency's institutional catering business. I am seeking out other caterers with a menu and price that is the same or similar to the original intentions. I expect to have the program back up and running by the first lunch in November. I will be communicating with families well in advance of the first lunch. Appreciatively, Tom Cicatiello |
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Hot lunch suspended |
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Friday, September 2nd |
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From the Business Manager: Today, it came to Gordon's attention that the Board of Trustees of Amos House voted to terminate its institutional catering business. This news came suddenly and without warning. Gordon's hot lunch program will be suspended as the school pursues other options. If the program resumes with another caterer, you will hear about it well in advance of the first lunch. I apologize for the inconvenience this news causes you and your family. All families who have already paid will receive a full refund. Regretfully, Tom Cicatiello |
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Wednesday and Thursday enrichments |
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Friday, September 2nd |
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Mr. Griffin made a few errors when he created the online enrichment form in August. (what form?)
If you signed up online for a Wednesday or Thursday enrichment for your child, you may hear from Ms. Benitez.
If this message makes you a little nervous and suddenly you want to confirm your signup, you can email Ms. Benitez at abenitez@gordonschool.org and tell her Mr. Griffin sent you. Or you can check in during Orientation on Tuesday in the Nelson Field House.
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Division page links |
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Friday, September 2nd |
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One of the links to the division web pages was scrambled in yesterday's email to families.
For the record, the correct links to the division pages are, and always shall be, at the bottom of each of those emails, and in the left column of this webpage. |
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Here we go again! |
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Friday, August 26th |
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Gordon sends out emails to all families every Thursday. These have general announcements of use to everyone at the school.
Everything that goes in these emails is also available here. If it is not on this page, it is probably in one of the division or program pages on the left. |
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Planning on using the bus? |
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Friday, August 26th |
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If you are planning on using public bus transportation this year, but you haven't filled out any paperwork, please read on... The first priority deadlines, announced in Gordon mailings and online, have already passed. But you may still be able to make arrangements. Follow the instructions below, then touch base with Kim O'Donnell at Gordon's front desk - kodonnell@gordonschool.org or 401 434-3833 - to strategize. from Providence, Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, Cranston, Johnston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Smithfield or Warren
You must register here:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/Finance/Transportation/default.aspx
from East Providence or Lincoln
Fill out this form and return it to Kim O'Donnell
from other areas
Bus transportation is not available |
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CD DVD ASAP SVP |
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There are all manner of discs on the Gordon front desk waiting for people to pick them up, including
G Notes cds
Kindergarten performance dvds
Commencement dvds
Nicholas Nickleby dvds. Call the front desk (401 434 3833) with any questions.
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Midweek update |
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June 2nd: Summer reading lists go online, announced in the weekly email June 8th: Noon dismissal, Gators ends at 5pm sharp
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Your checklist |
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Stop in to Tuesday's Popsicle Day, in the Mann Family Early Childhood Playground, to slurp frozen sugar water and meet some of next year's new familes, 3:30pm on!
Does your child take music lessons at Gordon after school? There are recitals Tuesday the 31st and Wednesday the 1st. Email Nancy Moore at nmoore@gordonschool.org with any questions.
Do you have an eighth grader or a high-school-aged Gordon grad? Get them to RSVP for the Young Alumni Reunion (Saturday June 4th) by emailing swelsh@gordonschool.org.
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Bike to School on Friday |
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Since 2005, Field Day has been Bike to School Day at Gordon. Families are welcome to bike in, or join several meet-up groups that have formed. Everyone must wear a helmet, and anyone fifth grade or younger who joins a meet-up group must be accompanied by an adult.
Bikes can be parked in the courtyard between Early Childhood and Mr. Wales' office.
Email news@gordonschool.org if you plan to come, and you will receive an email alert if there is a rain cancellation.
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Young Alumni Reunion |
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The eighth grade is invited to attend the Young Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June 4th from 5:30-7:30pm. Alumni from Classes 2007-2010 are also invited to join them for dancing, athletic games and Spike's hot dogs. Please encourage your eighth grader or Gordon alum to attend. They can RSVP to Siobhan Welsh at swelsh@gordonschool.org |
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Plant sale continues |
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 Extra stock from the Grandfriends' Day GCA Plant Sale is still for sale, in front of the school at pickup and dropoff, while supplies last. |
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GCA Plant Sale |
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The GCA Plant Sale returns to Grandfriends' Day full-strength.
Live plants! Cool planters! Fresh produce! Blue eggs! On sale before the musical tonight, and all day at Grandfriends' Day from 7:45 onward. |
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First and second grade concert |
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Thursday, April 14th, all are invited
Students need to be in their classrooms at 6:15 sharp
Audience members need to be in the Field House at 6:30 sharp
Everyone will be done by 7:00 sharp |
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Intramural basketball tourney |
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The Physical Education department is sponsoring a three vs. three tournament after spring break, open to students in 6th-8th grade only.
There will be sixteen teams. Each team will be comprised of four players--two must be boys and two must be girls and represent each grade level. Students must register their team by filling out the registration form and submitting them to the PE Department. First come first served!
Games will be held on March 28th, 29th and 30th after school and then the championship will be held during the excel period at the end of the day.
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Middle School newspaper |
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The Student Leadership Council launched a Middle School newspaper in February, which is being produced every two weeks. |
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From the After School Programs office |
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The last day for Intro to Ballet,
Pre Ballet One and Pre Ballet Two is Friday, February 25th. Parents are
invited to come and watch.
Wednesday and Thursday enrichments will be extended one week due to snow cancellations
New Friday spring enrichment lineup for Early Childhood:
Intro to Ballet
Ages 3-4 $130
Instructor: Festival Ballet
12:15-1:00
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for our youngest students, this class focuses on coordination, large
motor skill development, musical and spatial awareness. The use of
simple musical instruments and other props help engage the students'
attention and foster their imagination.
Dance Exploration
Preschool and Kindergarten $130
Instructor: Festival Ballet
1:00-2:00
This
class focuses on coordination, motor development, and musical awareness
and introduces elements of jazz, modern, and hip hop.
Multi Sport Extravaganza
Nursery to Kindergarten $130
1:00-2:00
Instructor: Coach Jackie from One on One Basketball
Students will participate in a variety of ball games and team challenges while playing a variety of sports
Art and Music
Nursery to Kindergarten $130
Instructor: Gymboree
3:30-4:30
Children
will create age-appropriate crafts using a variety of different
materials. ~The children will make two theme-related projects during
each class. From classical music to African music, children will explore
different genres of music. Using a variety of instruments, movement
stories, dancing, and props, Gymboree music class will have the little
ones singing and dancing. |
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Ages and Stages tomorrow |
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Wednesday's Early Childhood Ages and Stages is will go until 10:30am, despite anything you might have read elsewhere. |
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Conferences approaching |
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Friday, March 4th has been set aside for parent-teacher conferences. Stop in the classroom or email your children's advisor or classroom teacher to schedule yours.
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