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Middle School spirit week |
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On the week of April 23-27 the Student Leadership Council has organized a spirit week. Each day the students can dress up for the theme (within dress code). Monday, April 23rd: Pajama Day, where everyone can wear their pajamas Tuesday, April 24th: Crazy Hat and Hair Day, where everyone can wear crazy hairstyles or fun hats. Wednesday, April 25th: Well-Dressed Wednesday, which is where everyone can all wear formal clothes to school. Thursday, April 26th: Mis-Match Thursday, where everyone can wear crazy, mismatched outfits (such as different shoes, socks, etc.) Friday, April 27th: All-Green day, where everyone can just wear as much green as possible to show school spirit. |
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Fifth grade field trip Monday, April 2 |
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The fifth grade will go to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to take a guided tour of their exhibit of
ancient art. We will leave Gordon at 8:20 A.M. and return by 2:45 P.M. Please pack your child a snack and lunch
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Middle School Diversity Conference  |
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The Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) sponsors a yearly Diversity Conference open to all Middle School students. |
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Eighth grade forms, secondary school process |
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Thursday, January 19th |
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Dear Eighth Grade Families, If you can not attend the meeting, I will send home any information that was handed out. SSP reminder: If you haven't sent your child's SSAT scores to the secondary schools yet, please do so as soon as possible. On your child's admission ticket, it will say where the scores were sent. At the time of registration, I could only send the scores to Gordon and one other school. If you need me to walk you through the ssat website ( www.ssat.org), I would be happy to do so. If you are getting emails or post cards that say your child's transcripts have not been received, please do not worry. They absolutely will be delivered before the due date. Keep in mind the volume of applications the schools receive; sometimes they fall behind in the data entry. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Kim |
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7th Grade Science Field Trip to City Lab |
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Friday, January 6th |
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On Wednesday, January 25th, seventh graders will go to Boston University’s CityLab and visit their Community Lab program. The vision of Community Lab is to engage young people with science and biotechnology by participating in the actual experiments and scientific processes that are part of everyday life in the Boston University Medical Center labs. Students will take part in actual lab protocols led by CityLab researchers at their research facilities at Boston University Medical Center. Students will leave Gordon at 7:30 am. Students should pack a lunch and snacks for the day. |
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New enrichment |
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Thursday, December 22nd |
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Just added, beginning January 24th Robotics 3:30 to 5pm, Tuesdays fifth to eighth grade with Rosemary Colt Robotics programming is about the fun and excitement of science and technology. For the first time, YAP is offering a once a week robotics building and programming class. Children will learn to engineer and program using the Lego Mindstorms intelligent microcomputer brick, and its intuitive drag-and-drop programming software. No formal competitions, just hands on fun. Every week, a new challenge! January 24th to March 6th, $175 |
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Eighth Grade field trip on Thursday, December 15 |
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As part of the physical science and stock market math project, The 8th grade will be taking a field trip to the Frito-Lay factory in Killingly, CT. Students will leave from school at 9:30 and return by 2:30. Students need to bring a lunch and they must wear flat, slip resistant shoes with no openings. |
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Seventh Grade field trip on Friday |
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The Seventh grade will be going to the US District Court in Providence this Friday, December 2, from 9:30-1:30. We will observe a sentencing and meet with Federal Judge Jack McConnell to launch our study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Judge McConnell will help us understand how the complex judicial branch functions.
We will eat lunch at the courthouse, so students should pack a lunch and a drink to bring with them. |
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Send your child with extra pocket change |
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Thursday, November 3rd |
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The G-Notes, the Middle School a cappella group, is having a bake sale on Wednesday, November 9th and Thursday, November 10th.
They are raising money towards performance t shirts.
The sale will happen during Middle School morning recess.
Below: Last year's G-Notes
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Eighth grade field trip to Occupy Providence |
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Wednesday, November 2nd, the 8th grade will be taking a short field trip to Burnside Park in Providence where students will be interviewing participants in the Occupy movement. In the coming week, students will be challenged to form their own opinions about the issues surrounding the protest and the protest itself. Each student will blog about their own experience as well as about the ways in which the movement is characterized in the local, national, and international news outlets. We will leave campus at 9:30 and return by 11:15.
No additional snacks will be required, but students should dress warmly. Students are also welcome to bring cameras to document their experience. |
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To all Middle School families |
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Monday, October 24th |
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As you may remember from my August letter, Danny Karpf and Lisa Jacobson are expecting a baby soon. Once the baby is born, Danny will be out on leave until December 13th. While Danny is away, Kim Ridley will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Middle School. Kim’s role in the school has her regularly involved with Middle School faculty, students and parents and so a smooth transition will be easy to effectuate. Of course, Danny and Kim have been in touch now so that the “reins” can be passed effectively. Kim and I have also assessed how best to sustain the multi-faceted work she is responsible for in her role as Director of Diversity and Multicultural Practice. Through our combined efforts, we are confident that vital projects with faculty, volunteers, and trustees will move forward while she also maintains connections with students and parents from all three divisions. Gordon is indeed fortunate to have Kim’s many talents and abilities in the school. For now, let’s share our excitement with the Karpf-Jacobson family as they prepare for the arrival of a new member of their family! As always, be in touch if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ralph |
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Eighth graders prepare for mock trial next week |
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Tuesday, October 18th |
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The trial is on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911 Block C - Tuesday, Oct 25 from 9:30-11am
Block A (Ginn's class) - Wednesday, Oct 26 from 9:30-11am
Block B - Thursday, Oct 27 from 9:30-11am Parent volunteers are needed to play witnesses and be questioned by student lawyers. Please email Mr. Burnstein at gburnstein@gordonschool.org if you are interested. |
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Seventh grade trip Tuesday - permission required |
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Tuesday, October 18th |
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Dear Families, On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the seventh grade will visit Colt State Park in Bristol, RI with Save the Bay. As part of their unit on ecology, students will explore the different ecosystems that make up coastal Narragansett Bay. They will particularly focus on the role and importance of salt marshes. They will investigate threats to these ecosystems as well as ways to protect them and the human communities tied to them. Students will leave Gordon at 9:30 and return by 1:30. They will need to bring a snack, lunch and clothes that are appropriate for the weather that day. Sweaters and wind/rain coats, sunscreen and hats are especially helpful. Generally only extreme weather will cancel the trip. If your child has rubber boots, he/she should bring them. If you have questions, please call Blinn Dorsey or Sean Hamer. Thank you. We look forward to an exciting day! Blinn Dorsey and Sean Hamer |
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Seventh grade to John Brown House Museum |
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Tuesday, October 18th |
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Wednesday, October 19, from 9:30-12:30.
This trip connects to the seventh grade's study of the transatlantic slave trade with a special focus on the often-forgotten history of slavery in New England. The trip will involve an activity revealing the widespread "web of complicity" as well as a look at the ill-fated voyage of the slave ship Sally in 1764-1765 and the debates between John Brown and his brother Moses, who became an ardent abolitionist. Students will also tour the house, which President John Quincy Adams referred to as "the most magnificent and elegant private mansion that I have ever seen on this continent." Students should bring a snack |
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Sargent Camp news |
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Friday, October 14th |
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Alert! The sixth grade is not leaving Sargent Camp until 12:30 this afternoon. They will arrive back at Gordon at approximately 3pm on Friday the 14th (not 2pm as originally estimated). Sixth grade parents can watch the Report from the Field box on the Middle School Overnights page, where all new photos will be linked. |
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