March 22 | Issue 24
The Gunston Weekly
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Letter from the Headmaster
Dear Gunston Community:
Over the past week, I know that many of us have been mentally marinating on the recent scandal in which wealthy parents used bribes to help their children gain admissions to highly selective colleges and universities. This is a news story with legs, though much of the coverage reminds me of the famous line from the film Casablanca: "I am shocked—shocked—to find that gambling is going on in here!"... READ MORE
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Cash incentives for students!
1 referral: $25
2 referrals: $50
3 referrals: $100
4 referrals: $125
5 referrals: $200
6-9 referrals: $225-$300
10 referrals: $500
Gunston's Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Saturday, April 27 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gunston Field House
Please mark your calendar for Gunston's 3rd annual Mattress Sale! We are counting on YOU to help spread the word about this important one day event. Each year we raise over $5,000 for our students.
Don't snooze—help spread the word! Our goal is for every family to find ONE friend, co-worker or family member in the market for a mattress.
Share and like our Facebook event!
All mattresses are brand name and up to 50% off retail
Financing and delivery available
A portion of the proceeds benefits Gunston!
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GPA Meeting
Wednesday, April 3 at 3:15 p.m.
Duffey Room
All parents are encouraged to come to the Spring GPA meeting on Wednesday, April 3 at 3:15 p.m. prior to the Boys' and Girls' home lacrosse games and the tennis match.
Learn how you can help raise money for the school just by spreading the word.
News & Events
Important Information for Seniors & Parents
Class of 2019
~New Date for Senior Disembarkation—June 7th following the Green & White Award Ceremony
~View important upcoming dates and responsibilities
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Model UN Club Travels to NYC
Gunston's Model United Nations Club attended the National High School Model United Nations Conference in New York City in the beginning of March. Gunston students Nick Lee, Sam Umidi, Drew Seaman, Nick Kellogg, Areopl Bai, Andrew Amygdalos, Henry Shifrin, Peter Sharpless, Lydia Davis, and Colin Lang were led by faculty advisors Michael McFarland and Kellee Webb.
Over 1,300 high school students from across the country and around the world attended this four day exercise in diplomacy and international affairs. The final meeting took place at the United Nations building in the General Assembly Hall which has seen many historical moments over the past seventy years.
At Model UN conferences, students participate in simulations of United Nations sessions, debating, negotiating, caucusing, drafting, and voting on resolutions that address world problems. Gunston students represented Denmark in debates on major issues facing the world today, including international cybersecurity, terrorism, child soldiers, and the status of indigenous communities. In their committees, students worked to pass resolutions to address these issues in the same way the United Nations does today.
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Re-Enrollment Contracts Due April 1st
Parents,
Just a reminder that the re-enrollment contracts are due April 1st. You should have received an email on March 1st with instructions on how to access your student's contract on our new Blackbaud Site.
Below is a link to access that email in case you missed it. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Trish Rudolfs.
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Freedom From Chemical Dependency (FCD)
Tuesday - Thursday, March 26-28
As part of our health education program and ongoing commitment to prevention and wellness, we partner with Freedom from Chemical Dependency educational services. Each year a Prevention Specialist from FCD joins our community and works with students, faculty, administrators, and parents.
The session for parents will be Thursday morning March 28 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Duffey Room with time afterward for follow-up questions.
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Earth Day 2019 T-Shirts
Gunston's Annual Earth Day Celebration
Thursday April 25
This year's theme is environmental citizenship, with events focusing on conservation, recycling, activism, clean eating, and sustainability.
Please support Earth Day and the Environmental Club by purchasing a shirt here:
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/gunstonearthday2019
The fundraiser will close on Thursday April 4, 2019.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Corsica River Project Clean Stream
April 7 from Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Help clean up trash in the Corsica River watershed.
Report to Centreville Wharf
Gloves and bags provided! No rain date!
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Volunteer at Kent School Open House
April 13 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Kent School is holding an Open House Admissions event for the Little School program Saturday, April 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. They are looking for 5-7 volunteers who are Kent School Alumni and attend Gunston to with egg dying. You will receive Community Service hours.
If you are interested please email Bonnie Williams at bwilliams@kentschool.org.
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Gunston's Spring Fundraiser
Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Field House
Come out and help make our Spring Fundraiser a success!
We need several volunteers throughout the day to help with parking, greeting and if you are adventurous enough...wearing the mattress costume. Best of all, you earn community service hours.
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Summer Opportunities
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Natural Resources Career Camp
Join high school students from across Maryland at this week-long camp in Garrett County to explore careers and college studies in natural resources.
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From the Advancement Office
Heron Fund
Thank you parents for your generous support of the Heron Fund. We've raised $122,000 of our $180,000 goal.
If you haven't donated yet, keep an eye out for our next mailing, an ear out for our phone call, or... Be Green and
Interested in helping us rally your class? Email jpierce@gunston.org.
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From the College Guidance Office
Seniors and Families,
Please remember to email me when you receive decisions regarding your college admission applications or scholarships you receive. This information will be used to assist future seniors in their college admissions process. Thanks to your help, they will have a better idea regarding their odds for acceptance at particular institutions and what they can anticipate when it comes to financing their education. Your personal information won't be shared with others, but the admissions and scholarship data will be extremely helpful to future classes. Thank you for your help with this!
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LUNCH MENU
Monday
Cheeseburger or Vegetable Patty, Baked Beans, Cream of Potato Soup
Tuesday
Orange Glazed Chicken, Vegetables, Rice, Lentil Soup
Wednesday
Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken or Broccoli, Minestrone Soup
Thursday
Shepherd's Pie or Vegetable Pie, Stuffed Green Pepper Soup
Friday
Meatball Sub or Grilled Cheese, Potato Chips, Tomato Soup
Fresh salad bar every day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 6
Open Mic Night
April 11-12
Student-led Conferences
No Class for Students
April 19-22
Long Weekend School Closed
April 23
Classes Resume
April 27
Mattress Sale Fundraiser
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Don't forget to follow us on social media!
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The Gunston School
911 Gunston Road • Centreville, Maryland 21620 • 410. 758.0620