Thursday, November 12th

Brave, honest and charming

Eighth grade meets with author and essayist Jennifer De Leon

Welcoming Rajani LaRocca

Gordon's twentieth annual Karla Harry Visiting Author

Magic on the airwaves

Gordon on Rhode Show, podcast

Middle School fall play is next week


Rogue's Gallery: two hapless security guards must investigate who destroyed the art gallery's prize sculpture-- but every suspect caused mayhem that day, from would-be art thieves and snooty podcasters, to fumbling custodians and immersive art fans. Whodunnit? The better question is, who didn't? And can the guards come up with a really good excuse before the artist comes back?


Find out next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:30pm! All are welcome. 


Doors will open at 6pm, there will be no saving of seats beforehand, and the Commons is always a cozy spot for waiting until doors open.


Families of actors and stage crew are asked to honor the 4:30pm call time.




Magic Will Happen at Books on the Square, Saturday the 21st at 3pm


Year-end gift-giving season starts next weekend at Providence's premier family bookstore.


The author, the illustrator and Ms. Martindale herself will be on hand to sign copies of this picture book, which makes a great gift for any young reader or anyone who has been connected with Gordon during the past thirty years.



Turkey Trot season is here


The Turkey Trot is an annual food drive to benefit families at Pleasant View Elementary, a longtime partner of Gordon's.


Next week, to promote the drive, eighth graders will lead age-appropriate activities that will draw in the entire school.


Food items can be dropped off in the Commons all next week. 


See www.gordonschool.org/turkeytrot for details on what to bring in, and photos and video from past years.



Photo retakes Wednesday, November 18th


By now you should have received any prints you ordered from Photo Day.


Retakes are easy. Send your child to school with their unwanted prints on Wednesday, November 128h and they'll get a retake.


If you have any other issues with the order please contact Coffee Pond for the quickest response at Lifeguards@coffeepond.com or 508-907-6633 ext 0. 


From the GCA


On Friday, November 13th at 8:15am, the theatre team will pull back the curtains on live productions at Gordon, discuss the creative process, and share tips for engaging kids in the performing arts.


On Thursday, November 19th at 8:15am, GCA volunteers will gather for coffee and community in the Britt Nelson Dining Hall.


On Friday, November 20th at 8:15am, Head of School Dr. deChabert will facilitate a candid conversation on the pressures of modern parenting. Read Dr. Vivek Murthy’s “parting prescription” beforehand - or just show up to share and listen.


Get ye to www.gordonschool.org/gators


Deadline to sign up for Thanksgiving week child care is Monday, November 16th, at noon. Deadline to sign up for winter after school activities is Thursday, November 19th, at 8pm.


Do it now at www.gordonschool.org/gators

After school notes


All the latest from athletics, theater and Gators, updated Thursdays, can be found at www.gordonschool.org/afterschool


A gentle reminder to students that toys should remain at home. Precious items like Pokemon cards, squishies, and more can easily get lost during the school day and after school. Keep your toys safe...at home!

If you didn't follow Gordon on social media this week, you missed...


…Gordon in Holliston


…Gordon in the State House


…Gordon in Pawtucket


…Gordon at Dartmouth


…Gordon in Austin


…Denver in the headlines


…this week’s greatest volleyball player 


…la comida con Jennifer De Leon 


…an immersive Middle School moment


…faculty and staff with Elizabeth James-Perry


…honoring a veteran among us


…last week’s pumpkins become next year’s compost



If you only do three things this week…


…note that there are no classes during the entire Thanksgiving week


…sign up by Monday at noon for child care on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, at www.gordonschool.org/gators


…send your child in with something for the Turkey Trot - details at www.gordonschool.org/turkeytrot

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