March 29 | Issue 25
The Gunston Weekly
The 9th Grade Fundraiser was a huge success!
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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.
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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Gunston Chorale Performs at Choral Festival
Members of the Gunston Chorale participated in the Eastern Shore Choral Directors Association's (ESCDA) Choral Festival at Stephen Decatur High School on Wednesday, March 27. Each of the 18 choirs from high schools across the region performed three songs on the auditorium stage and were then evaluated in a separate room on their musical sight-reading skills. Adjudicators at the event included Dr. William Folger, Dr. John Wesley Wright, Ms. Cookie Brohawn, and Ms. Dollie Wright. Students take the feedback shared by these adjudicators to further their musical technique and expression in the classroom and in their future performances. The Gunston Chorale will sing two of their pieces at the upcoming Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 1 on the Gunston campus: "Till the Stars Fall from the Sky" and "Wide Open Spaces".
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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.
16th Annual Open-Mic Night
Parents, students, faculty & alumni are all welcome and encouraged to participate in open-mic night on Saturday, April 6 from 7-10 p.m. The event is held in the Konkel Atrium; admission is $5.
Student-led Conferences
April 11-12
On Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 we will have our first student-led conferences. There will be no academic classes on these days nor will there be school transportation.
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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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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.
Summer Opportunities
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.
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!
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.
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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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
Chicken Patty or Vegetable Burger, Mixed Vegetables, Garden Vegetable Soup
Tuesday
Taco Bar or Vegetarian Taco, Refried Beans, Vegetable Beef Soup
Wednesday
Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread, Chicken Noodle Soup
Thursday
Chicken Bruschetta or Roasted Vegetable Wrap, Carrots, Tomato Basil Soup
Friday
Cheese Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza, Italian Wedding 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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The Gunston School
911 Gunston Road • Centreville, Maryland 21620 • 410. 758.0620