Dear GMS Community,
As we head into the Thanksgiving Break and reflect on the unique challenges of 2020, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the depth of my gratitude for each of you and all you do to support our school.
I am grateful to the GMS faculty and staff for their flexibility, creativity, and good cheer in the face of unprecedented challenges. They have worked tremendously hard to engage and support our students remotely and during the cohort day instruction.
I am grateful to our students who have been game, enthusiastic, resourceful, and caring as we invent new ways of teaching and learning in GMS style. They keep us laughing and smiling, and it was an absolute joy to see most of them in person in the last two weeks.
I am grateful to GMS parents for their support and patience as we navigate pandemic challenges. I am grateful to the Parents’ Association who have worked so hard to welcome new families, and reduce the sense of isolation that so many parents feel these days.
I am grateful to the many GMS community members who have generously supported The GMS Fund. Thank you. To those who have not yet had a chance, I invite you to join us. Every gift is vital as we face the many new expenses of running a school safely during a pandemic.
Back to Remote Instruction
GMS instruction will be remote between Thanksgiving and two weeks after the Holiday Break. Our hope is that it will be safe to welcome students back onto campus on January 19, 2021 but that decision will depend on the state of the virus in our area. In order for your child to have the option to come on campus in January, we expect that your family will be back in a household pod and conclude any travel by January 4. As always we appreciate your feedback through this optional survey.
While the virus makes it unsafe to gather and travel over Thanksgiving, I wish you as much fellowship with loved ones as possible and a safe and relaxing break.
With gratitude,
Jennifer
