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IN THIS ISSUE:
gardner market / snow ball / sharing family traditions / financial aid information / meet the class pets! / heard around campus / learning in action / snapshots / health screening reminders / events
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Save the Date! Gardner Market 2/27/23
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The proposals came in, and we have a wonderful variety of items coming to the 2023 Gardner Market on Monday, February 27th! Our students have shared their ideas and are busily creating and planning. We encourage families to use materials from the Gardner Market planning packet to help students track the cost of materials, talk about pricing and profit, and help support the students in creating a timeline for working on their items. Our kindergarten and 1st grade students are working as a group to create and sell items, and teachers have reached out in their weekly newsletters with more specifics, too.
At Gardner, we love opportunities for students to take ownership of projects like this, and we appreciate that our parent community supports their hard work, too. Everyone is welcome, so invite your friends, neighbors, and family. Can't wait to see you at the market!
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There is a "flurry" of excitement about the Snow Ball!
We have a great response so far to our RSVP for the Snow Ball, Thursday, January 26th from 5-8pm.
A few reminders-
1. Dressing up is optional, but welcome!
2. Aftercare is still available from the end of the school day. Charges for aftercare will end at 5:00 pm, and students will be transitioned to the Snow Ball events.
3. Students will be served dinner around 6:00 pm from Olive Garden (spaghetti and sauces- meat and marinara, breadsticks, and salad). If your child has a specific dietary need, please connect with Lisa Linderman to see what can be accomodated.
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Would you like to share your traditions with our students?
In the coming weeks, we know several of our families will be celebrating Lunar New Year and Holi, and we welcome parents and grandparents to consider how they would like to share their family traditions with our students! In the past, we've had volunteers present stories, share special items, and welcome questions from our students. This is a special chance to highlight the variety of experiences our students and families have, and a wonderful learning opportunity.
If you are interested in connecting with classrooms (your child's and/or others), we'd love to invite you to campus! Reach out to Assistant Head of School, Courtney Tomlinson, to schedule a chat to learn more. |
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Financial Aid Application Reminder
Each year, the Gardner School commits roughly $300,000 for financial aid for our families. We know aid helps families provide this valuable educational gift to their children, and we welcome applications for our tuition assistance program. This aid is available for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. You can learn more online here, or by reaching out to Director of Business Operations, Sheila FitzPatrick, for more information.
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Applications due
February 1st
All returning and newly applying families submit their Financial Aid applications by Wednesday, February 1st. Aid is need-based, and may vary from year to year. Submitting your application on time is important, as nearly all of the aid is allocated at this time. Late applications may not receive financial aid awards.
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Awards shared by
February 17th
Families will receive a contract directly from the Business Office by this day, including any financial aid award. The signed contract, along with a $1000 non-refundable deposit, is due by Wednesday, March 1st. This deposit holds your child(ren)'s spot(s) for the 23-24 school year, and remaining spaces will be offered to newly applying families after this date.
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Meet the Class Pet
Mario and Luigi, Blue Death Feigning Beetles
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The Wy'East class welcomed two new additions to the 3rd/4th grade classroom- Mario and Luigi!
These blue death feigning beetles (absolus verrucosus) have some interesting adaptations that our class will be learning about as their thematic studies on habitats an ecosystems evolve. They are native to the deserts in the Southwest United States, they don't bite, they have a wide diet, and they can live up to 8 years in captivity. Our students are gentle, caring, and responsible stewards of these little beetles, and we're happy to welcome them to campus!
Want to learn more about them? Hear all about them in this video from the team at The Cincinnati Zoo.
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"I'm curious about everything!"
- Payton, Mazama student, while talking about science
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Learning in Action
Reading Connections Between Classes
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Our 5th and 6th graders have started visiting the 2nd grade classroom to support reading time. Younger and older children reading together promotes schoolwide connections, but it also provides an authentic audience for our students, encourages empathy, courage, patience, and kindness.
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Campus snapshots
Opportunities for connection have occured all over campus lately, and it's one of the unique opportunities students have at Gardner. Whether it's connecting with classmates, older or younger students, or the wildife we share this space with, we value it!
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Keeping all of our students in school depends on our families following the requests below for screening for symptoms.
1. In the last 72 hours, has your child had one or more of the following symptoms: fever > 100.4 F, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of smell/taste?
2. Has your child been in close contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19 or has a public health or medical professional told your child to self isolate or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID-19 infection?
3. If any of the answers to these questions are yes, have you emailed health@gardnerschool.org and been cleared to be on campus? If not, please remain off campus until cleared.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 26th
The Gardner School Snow Ball, 5:00- 8:00 pm
Our students are buzzing about the upcoming Snow Ball, held Thursday night, January 26th! This event is going to be a blast, and we hope your child can attend! RSVP here for your child(ren) to attend this evening of dancing and playing.
Friday, January 27th and Monday, January 30th
No School, Teacher In-Service Days
Teachers will complete report cards for the end of the first semester grading period.
Tuesday, February 1st
Tuition Assistance Applications for 23-24 School Year Due
All families currently receiving tuition assistance, or those interested in applying, need to complete the application by Tuesday, February 1st. Any applicable awards will be shared with your child's re-enrollment contract mid-February. Any questions about this process can be directed to Director of Business Operations, Sheila FitzPatrick. Sibling applications are also due by today.
Friday, February 3rd
Report Cards Sent Home
K-6 families should receive electronic copies of their child's report card via email by the end of the day.
Saturday, February 11th
Early Childhood Applicant Playdate 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Are you applying for a sibling to attend our preschool or Pre-K class in the 2023-2024 school year? Look out for the invitation to our visitation playdate for new applicants on Saturday, February 11th. Depending on age, your child's visit time will be between 8:30 and 12:30.
Friday, February 17th
No School, Teacher In-Service Day
Monday, February 20th
No School, President's Day
Tuesday, February 28th *new date!
Photo Retake Day
Did you child miss the original photo day at the end of September? Today's the day for makeups! Note- no new class pictures will be taken at this time.
Monday, February 27th
Gardner Market 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Students in our 2nd-6th grade classes create items individually or with a partner to sell, and our Kalama and Pahto classes work collaboratively to create and sell items. We set up booths in our portables and Great Room and students practice customer service, making change, and speaking with guests. Our students choose a charity to donate the proceeds of the event to, and families and guests come and shop the market on the day of the event.
Wednesday, March 1st
Re-Enrollment Contracts Due
Make sure to submit your child's re-enrollment contract and $1000 non-refundable deposit by this date. After this time, spaces will be offered to newly applying families.
To see and subscribe to our calendar of events, click below!
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