Family Engagement

Apply now for GPA/YMCA Summer Academy!

Posted by on Apr 25, 2013 in Academics, Community, Extended Learning, Family Engagement, News, Partners | 0 comments

Apply now for GPA/YMCA Summer Academy!

The Gardner Summer Academy will be held at Gardner Pilot Academy: Monday, July 1 – Friday, August 2 Note: No program on Thursday, July 4 Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free breakfast and free served every day Optional before-school program starting at 7:30 a.m. ($2 per day per student) Application forms:   English  Espanol The GPA/YMCA Summer Academy provides a balance of academics and enrichment opportunities focused on community service. Every Friday, the program provides educational field trips to a variety of historic, educational, and cultural sights around the Boston area,...

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“Put Your Hands Up for GPA” a great success!

Posted by on Mar 12, 2013 in Community, Events, Extended Learning, Family Engagement, Featured, News, Partners | 0 comments

“Put Your Hands Up for GPA” a great success!

The annual community celebration at Harvard Business School supported our award-winning after-school program!

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GPA/YMCA After School program selected as statewide model

Posted by on Nov 21, 2012 in Academics, Community, Extended Learning, Family Engagement, News, Partners | 0 comments

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has named the Gardner Pilot Academy/YMCA After School Program a 21st Century Community Learning Center demonstration site.   GPA is one of only three schools in Boston and only 13 statewide to be chosen as a demonstration site. The distinction was earned after five years of successful work as a promising practice site and three years as an exemplary practice site for innovative after school programming. As a result, GPA has earned federal funds to help support the after school program, and the school will serve as a model...

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Vote for GPA to earn school supplies from Target!

Posted by on Aug 14, 2012 in Community, Events, Family Engagement, News, Partners | 0 comments

Vote for GPA to earn school supplies from Target!

Help Gardner Pilot Academy raise funds for books and school supplies from Target by voting in the “Give With Target” contest. Rally your friends and family, because for every 25 votes our school receives, Target will send a $25 gift card to the school. Please vote now, and share with your networks via email, Facebook, Twitter, and any other ways you can! https://givewith.target.com/schools/23396

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Friendship Feast features K-8 ribbon cutting

Posted by on Jun 11, 2012 in Community, Events, Family Engagement, Featured, News, Partners | 0 comments

Friendship Feast features K-8 ribbon cutting

Families, staff, and partners gathered to celebrate another successful school year and the expansion to middle grades next year, while raising nearly $10,000 to support physical activity at the school.

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Families and staff enjoy learning mathematics at HASI Math Night

Posted by on Apr 12, 2012 in Academics, Community, Events, Family Engagement, Featured, News, Partners | 0 comments

Families and staff enjoy learning mathematics at HASI Math Night

The Harvard Achievement Support Initiative (HASI) introduced GPA students, parents, and staff to new math games and resources.

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