Students Serve As Division Head for A Day

Annual Fund Participation Challenge Goal Met!

Through an incredible team effort, GCDS surpassed its goal of 60 percent family participation in the Annual Fund effort before Winter Break. The school is very grateful to the more than 540 families who donated to support our students, faculty, and staff every day.

The students of the families who made their gift before December 15 were entered in a drawing to serve as Division Head for a Day. These “school leaders” had a great time shadowing their Division Heads and taking charge of day-to-day operations. From selecting special lunches and snacks to making morning announcements and shaking hands to attending important school meetings, these young leaders learned about what it takes to lead our wonderful school.

1 On March 9, Mr. Ben Shefter ’25 enjoyed his day as Head of School. “I rode on Tiger 1, Mr. Rohdie’s golf cart, down to the Lower Elementary School. I introduced the play and we watched the first graders present, Rosie Revere, Engineer. I loved reading that book many years ago. As I watched the play, it brought back great childhood memories. Next, we headed down to see the progress of the Offit Fields. What an amazing addition for our student athletes! Mr. Rohdie and I headed to my favorite sandwich place, Rinaldi’s, for lunch—that was a highlight. We discussed future plans for GCDS and my hopes for the upcoming hockey season. It was an honor to more deeply appreciate the great school I attend from the man who makes it all possible.”

2 Mr. Finn Cosgrove ’27, Middle School Head for the Day on Feb. 14 was “grateful to have had the opportunity to gain some insight into Mr. Corson’s day-to-day schedule.”

3 On Jan. 24, Mr. Gavin Grant ’35 assisted Ms. Smith with attendance and conducted a co-teacher meeting with Mrs. Allen.

4 Miss Ellis Rosenbloom ’32 hung artwork in the hallways and joined important meetings on Feb. 7. She requested a special snack for her classmates—chocolate chip cookies!

Welcome Grandparents & Grandfriends!

GCDS hosted its time-honored Grandparents and Grandfriends Day event on both the Old Church Road and Stanwich Road campuses on May 11 and 12. Children invite their grandparents or a grandfriend to spend a morning with them at school prior to Mother’s Day.

The program kicked off Thursday evening with a cocktail reception on the terrace and a student-guided tour of the Upper School. Head of School Adam Rohdie and our administrators discussed GCDS Portrait of a Learner capacities, programing, and the college placement process. The festivities continued on Friday morning with guests enjoying breakfast, a special welcome from our Head of School, a sing-along with Lower School first graders, a performance by the Middle School Band , and the school’s annual art exhibition—The Art of Country Day.