Upcoming events for admitted families
Welcome! Community is at the heart of Gordon School. It is built through careful attention, thoughtful engagement and intentional partnership! The admission process was only the beginning phase of getting to know your family and you getting to know Gordon. Check out what we have in store as we continue to build community connection. Register now!
All School Art Show I March 1-7
The annual student art show is open to all on March 1st to March 7th from 8:00am - 12:00pm each school day. Work from Kindergarten to eighth grade will be displayed throughout the Beckwith Buonanno Arts Center. Come enjoy the spectacular!
GCA Family Roller Skating I March 7
Join fellow Gordon families for an evening of old-school, all-ages fun at United Skates of America from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Gordon families will have the rink to themselves for these two hours! This event is sure to be a memorable night as parents and kids lace up their skates (rollerblades too!) and show off their skills around the roller rink.
Register here!
Rainbow Families Potluck I April 10
The Rainbow Family Alliance is the informal network of Gordon families who are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, questioning and intersex communities community. Since 2012, this group has hosted several events a year and you’re invited to our final gathering of the 2023-2024 school year! Please join us on April 10 from 5:30pm - 6:30 pm on the Early Childhood playground. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share i.e., main dish or veggies/fruit/salad/dessert. Pizza and drinks will be provided by the school. Weather permitting, children will have access to the playground off of the Nelson Dining Hall.
Pre-Event Reception for New Parents to Gordon and Parent Education Evening I May 2
Sociologist Dr. Jill Walsh, a researcher at Boston University and author of Adolescents and Their Social Media Narratives, will talk about helping students and adults establish best practices for safely navigating this complex and ever-changing digital landscape of social media. Dr. Walsh will focus her conversation on technology and mental health, advocacy, self-esteem and accessibility. Additionally, and prior to the event, we invite you to join Head of School, Dr. Noni Thomas Lopez and members of Gordon’s Leadership team in the Gordon Commons for lite bites and beverages! This welcome reception for newly enrolled families begins at 5:45pm.
Register here!
Spirit Day I May 14
Three times a year, Gordon’s Athletics Department partners with the GCA to celebrate Gator spirit. You are welcome to join us for the festive afternoon as the Gordon Gator lacrosse teams take on rival Moses Brown! Wear your green and white and show up to cheer on Middle School athletics teams on this fun-filled, good vibe afternoon! Games played at 3:45pm and 4:45pm.
Welcome Dinner for Newly Enrolled Families I May 14
Following Spirit Day games, stay for dinner! Immediately following the lacrosse games, pizza, salad, and fruit will be served in the dining hall and the early Childhood Playground will be open to all families! There will be a brief speaking program at 6:30pm.
Register here!
Welcome Breakfast for Newly Enrolled Families before Carnival I May 18
Join us for light fare before you launch into the fun of Carnival! Members of the community are excited to welcome you to campus before the biggest community event of the years! This breakfast is specifically designed to orient your family to the day and facilitate a smooth transition into the Gordon community. The breakfast begins at 9:30am.
Register here!
Gordon School Carnival I May 18
Come spend the day with us! After the breakfast for newly admitted families, stay for the Gordon School Carnival. Face painting! Food trucks! Games! The Carnival is an annual event held at Gordon that brings our entire community together to celebrate the end of the school year.
For more information, visit the 2023 Carnival website (2024 website coming soon!)
Facing Whiteness Final Meeting I May 30
Facing Whiteness: the Antiracism Working Group for White Caregivers was founded by Gordon parents who wanted to actively support the anti-bias and multicultural education Gordon offers students by providing opportunities for white parents to examine their own racial identities and privilege, to uncover and challenge their own biases, and to develop antiracism parenting skills. The group supports ongoing learning and peer leadership as a way to build white parent capacity in the fight against racism, at home, school, work and beyond. Join us for our final meeting of the year!
More details on location to come.
POSOC Gatherinng I June 1
Save the Date for this community event! Parents of Students of Color (POSOC) seeks to promote an atmosphere of academic achievement, mutual respect, acceptance, and empowerment while building a greater sense of community for our students of color within the full spectrum of the life and activities at the Gordon School. A formal invite will be sent closer to the event.
Commencement I June 12
Join us at commencement! Gordon's Commencement celebrates students the same way Gordon educates them: child by child, with equal attention to their hearts and their minds.
Each graduate is honored with a diploma that includes a quote chosen especially for them by the faculty. Their advisors read the quotes for the audience, and their introductory remarks are personal, heartfelt and deeply moving. The event is held on Engle Field and begins at 5:30pm.
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