Highlights & Action Items

Virtual Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, March 26
Congratulations Ms. Amy Heaton!
Eclipse Party Plans- April 8
Bring in your Cereal Boxes for the Eclipse Party
Talent Show
Volunteer for our 2024 Spring Gala
Check out our Teacher Live Auction Items!

Virtual Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, March 26

Ms. Yacono is committed to providing opportunities for our busy families to take advantage of her Open Door Policy. This is why she is offering her monthly Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday, March 26 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM via Zoom.

These are come-and-go and very informal. If you'd like to jump on and share a short story or ask a quick question—that's great! If you have a more in-depth question (that's still relevant to the school) you'd like to discuss—that's great, too! If you have questions that pertain to your particular student, we still encourage you to schedule a 1-1 meeting with Ms. Yacono at a later time.

Click here to access the Zoom room for this event. It can also be found on ClassDojo.

Access Zoom for Coffee & Conversation

Congratulations Ms. Amy Heaton!

The Desmos Fellowship is a highly-selective initiative that invites a diverse and talented group of educators to shape the industry's understanding of "every student" and their needs—and our very own Ms. Heaton (Middle School Match Teacher) was just accepted into the program!

As a Desmos Classroom Fellow, Ms. Heaton will participate in several learning experiences led by current fellows and the Desmos Classroom Team, impacting the field of education for generations to come.

We are so proud of you, Ms. Heaton!

Eclipse Party Plans for Monday, April 8

We are excited to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event with our students! The week before, we will prep students for the event with the Mobile Planetarium from Stars and Science Austin. Then on the big day, we will have a celebration with special science lessons, sister group activities, crafts, snacks, and a dance party! We are aware that the traffic that afternoon will likely be heavy, so we will be in communication about how to plan for pick-up on that day. We will share many more details in the coming weeks, but for now, we just wanted to let you know that we have big plans in the works!

Bring in your Cereal Boxes for the Eclipse Party!

On Eclipse Day, our Sister Groups will be creating pinhole eclipse viewers using cereal boxes, we are kindly requesting that each student bring in at least 1 empty, family-sized cereal box for this craft. If your family has extra empty cereal boxes, please bring those in, too! The more the merrier.

Talent Show on Friday, April 19

We are excited to bring GSA's Annual Talent Show back to campus this year on April 19th! Here is a quick overview of the event and participant information:

When: Friday, April 19, 6:30 PM

Who: Participants are students in 3rd - 8th Grade, and all students, family, and friends are welcome to attend!

Event Information:

There will be a food truck(s) with food available for attendees to purchase during the event, as well as a bake sale hosted by the 8th Grade.
BYOB drinks for all attendees.
Attendees will be required to bring their own blankets and/or folding chairs.

Participant Information:

Each act must be 3 minutes at maximum.
Talent Show sign-ups will be open between March 25 - April 12.
Each participant must be responsible for their own backing tracks.
Each act will be required to attend a check-in during their PE class between April 15 - 17, at which point they will perform their number for a panel of 7th Graders.
Each act will be required to attend a dress-rehearsal after school, April 18 in the MUB.
Participants must be at the school before the show by 6:00 PM on Friday, April 19, and dinner will be provided for them.

Volunteer for our 2024 Spring Gala

Lucky 21, our 2024 Spring Gala, is on Sunday, April 7 from 5:30 - 9:00 PM at Fair Market, and we are looking for volunteers to help the day before, the day-of, and the day after the event. Check out the Sign-Up Genius below to sign up for a slot. Thank you so much for your support!

Volunteer for Spring Gala

Our Spring Gala is right around the corner, and our teachers have been hard at work preparing their Live Auction Items! Check out some of the incredible experiences we're offering this year, and take note of the ones your students would like. Class bidding takes some coordination, so make sure to talk to other families in your class and get ready!

Slumber Par'Tay' with Ms. Lorna and Coach Sparks

Are you ready for it? Ms. Lorna and Coach Sparks are hosting a Swiftie sleepover! From lip-sync battles to trivia games, one lucky class is sure to be enchanted by this fun-filled night on campus. All food will be provided, including dinner and breakfast the next morning. This event can also be adapted into a “sleepunder” (not overnight) for Grades K-4.

When: April 12, 2024 (or another Friday night in Fall of 2024)

Available for: Grades K-8

Petting Zoo, Pizza, and PJ's Party

with Ms. Parks and Ms. Bohnert

There’s nothing better than petting friendly animals and sharing pizza with your friends, and we’re offering one lucky class an opportunity to do both -- in pajamas! Join Ms. Parks and Ms. Bohnert on May 3 or 7 for the ultimate petting zoo, pizza, and pajamas “sleepunder” (not overnight) on campus.

When: May 3 or 10, 2024, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Available for: Grades K-4

The Great British Pancake Off with Mr. Ward and Ms. Lee

You don’t have to travel to England to meet Paul and Prue! Mr. Ward and Ms. Lee will host a GSA version of the The Great British Bake Off for one lucky class under a tent on the GSA campus. Just like the popular show, there will be three competitive rounds: a signature, a technical, and a showstopper challenge—all showcasing contestants’ pancake-making skills. Surprise guests include Anne Seekatz, Ana Rie, and Jeremy Goheen. Don't miss your chance to be crowned the next great "Pancake Champ!”

When: April 13, 27, or May 11, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Available for: Grades 4-8

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