Power Scholars Success!
✎PROGRAM GOALS BELL, YMCA of Greater Boston, and the Boston Public Schools worked together to eliminate the summer opportunity gap, accelerate students’ academic achievement, and close the achievement gap. Students were called “scholars” to demonstrate high expectations and were encouraged to “Be Extraordinary,” the program’s motto. Program goals included: Increase scholars’ literacy and math skills and help them avoid summer learning loss. Strengthen scholars’ self-confidence, social/emotional development, and physical health and well-being. Increase parental...
Read MoreBeautifying GPA
Summer painting projects This summer, GPA was incredibly fortunate to have families and staff volunteer their time to beautify our school. Our walls were patched and painted and coming back in September was like entering a newly renovated space. The work of our volunteers looks incredibly professional and we are lucky to have such dedicated family members and staff as a part of our GPA community!...
Read MoreFamily Engagement
Special thanks to the Office of Family and Student Engagement and Harvard University for supporting the planning and facilitation of this wonderful event.
Read More“Put Your Hands Up for GPA” another great success!
Proceeds from our annual fundraiser will help sustain GPA's enrichment and out-of-school-time programs.
Read MoreHealth Week features Health & Science Night for families
GPA students and families enjoyed the opportunity to explore science-related activities and hear from a guest speaker.
Read MoreGPA presents Gardner Champion Award to Dr. Irwin Blumer
Dr. Irwin Blumer of Boston College is the 2014 recipient of the Gardner Champion Award.
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