Teacher, Older Sibling, Mentor and Motivator: Americorps Service Members Support GVP Students
Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps (NDMVA) is a nationwide federally funded community service program for young adults. At GVP, two AmeriCorps members complete an 11-month service at GVP each year...
Culture in the Classroom
This month, I had the privilege of attending the West African Drum and Dance Camp, hosted by Community Sound. Personally, and at GVP, lifelong learning is a core value. In...
Students Celebrate National Poetry Month
By: Olivia McKellar and Johna Meldau National Poetry Month was launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996. “National Poetry Month reminds the public that poets have an...
Ms. Anne’s Guinea Pigs, Ivy and Brownie, Visit Guided Reading Class
"Two small and furry pets are coming to visit," I explained as I introduced our reading for the day. The small group of girls were gathered for an alternative version...
Coding in Music: Elise Witt Teaches How Codes Can Help Make Music
“It’s important to know that it is not necessary for a musician to be able to read music to make music,” says Ms. Elise, Artist-in-Residence. “Many musicians learn and create...
Finding the Right Fit: Johna Meldau Becomes Newcomer Teacher
It’s a role that kind of found me rather than me finding the role.” In December 2021, Johna Meldau joined the GVP team as Newcomer Teacher to work with the...
Lifeworks Learning Unit Begins
Each of GVP’s quarterly learning units conclude with our Authors’ Tea. Authors Teas are a chance to gather, celebrate our community, and allow students a platform to present their learning...
Moments on the Trail: A Trip to the Hike Inn
When was the last time you were able to take a deep breath and just be present in nature? The ability to escape the distractions of our busy day-to-day is...
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next »