Field Trips, In-School Visits and Celebrations
Due to the pandemic, many of the following are not currently offered.
Some of the themes and programming, however, are still enjoyed within class pods.
Lessons in the classroom are brought to life through dynamic Field Trips. . .
Butler's Orchard,
Homestead Farm,
Rockland Farm
(for duck delivery)
Farms
Potomac
Recycling
Center
Recycling Center
Locust Grove,
Brookside Nature
Center,
Goya Creek
Nature Centers
Ball Games
Aquarium & Others
In-School Visits invite learning through interaction. . .
Parents with special professions visit us to talk about their work; dentists, doctors, zookeepers, oh my!
Experts
Felt
Board
Stories
Stories with a visual
component
bring them to life.
This long-standing tradition animates both the stage and the mind.
Puppet
Shows
Musical instruments and song bring joy and tradition.
Musical Groups
Although we revel in all days at GDS, some are defined by extraordinary Celebrations. . .
Student masterpieces are displayed once every two years in our corridors as if a gallery exhibit.
Art Show
An energetic celebration of the
out-of-doors. . .
Field &
Earth Days
A gathering with family and friends to celebrate the good news of a New School Year. . .
Back to School Social
Music Performances,
Poetry Recitations,
Story Telling
Lunar
New Year
"The Cat in the Hat" is where we begin our rhyming and riotous celebration of this favorite children's author.
Dr. Seuss's
Birthday
Kindergarten-led celebrations take place in gatherings with the entire school.
Kindergarten Winter & Spring Programs
This is when we give thanks for what we have on our table and learn how it got there.
Harvest Day
If you've been in school with us 100 days, you're likely to celebrate this anniversary!
100 Days
in School
