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A Visit Back in Time at the One Room Schoolhouse | Student News
March 5, 2010 - Fourth and fifth graders culminated their study of the Colonial times in social studies class with a visit to the Provencal-Weir House in Grosse Pointe Farms. The children dressed for the day in Colonial attire. Having made vests (for the boys) and bonnets (for the girls) in class, they then completed their costumes at home.
March 5, 2010 - Fourth and fifth graders culminated their study of the Colonial times in social studies class with a visit to the Provencal-Weir House in Grosse Pointe Farms. The children dressed for the day in Colonial attire. Having made vests (for the boys) and bonnets (for the girls) in class, they then completed their costumes at home.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! | All News
March 5, 2010 - Children in the Early School celebrated the March 2 birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, in a number of ways. In a tradition she has been carrying on for many years, Mrs. Beth made green eggs and ham for her students, many of whom declared during their breakfast: "Say! I like green eggs and ham!"
March 5, 2010 - Children in the Early School celebrated the March 2 birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, in a number of ways. In a tradition she has been carrying on for many years, Mrs. Beth made green eggs and ham for her students, many of whom declared during their breakfast: "Say! I like green eggs and ham!"
Second Graders Learn About Simple Machines | Student News
March 5, 2010 - Second grade students concluded their study of simple machines with a presentation by "Mr. James" from the Cranbrook Institute of Science.
March 5, 2010 - Second grade students concluded their study of simple machines with a presentation by "Mr. James" from the Cranbrook Institute of Science.
Dad's Day at GPA | All News
February 26, 2010 - Many dads and special guests experienced a morning in the life of a GPA student on Friday, February 26.
February 26, 2010 - Many dads and special guests experienced a morning in the life of a GPA student on Friday, February 26.
Helping the Homeless | Student News
February 23, 2010 - Seventh graders at The Grosse Pointe Academy had the opportunity to find out what it feels like to help others. On Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, the students participated in St. Paul's program for the homeless by serving breakfast beginning at 6:15 a.m.
February 23, 2010 - Seventh graders at The Grosse Pointe Academy had the opportunity to find out what it feels like to help others. On Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, the students participated in St. Paul's program for the homeless by serving breakfast beginning at 6:15 a.m.
First Graders Create Living Aquarium | Student News
February 19, 2010 - This winter Grosse Pointe Academy first graders have been immersed in a cross-curricular study of sea life that incorporates language arts, science, art, music, French and Christian Life
February 19, 2010 - This winter Grosse Pointe Academy first graders have been immersed in a cross-curricular study of sea life that incorporates language arts, science, art, music, French and Christian Life
Middle School Students Show Their Spirit | Student News
February 12, 2010 - Middle school students have a cure for the February blahs: it’s called Spirit Week. Students showed their school spirit by dressing up in silly outfits for Clash Day, PJ Day and Twin Day and participating in a variety of fun competitions, such as the obstacle course, trivia challenge and talent show.
February 12, 2010 - Middle school students have a cure for the February blahs: it’s called Spirit Week. Students showed their school spirit by dressing up in silly outfits for Clash Day, PJ Day and Twin Day and participating in a variety of fun competitions, such as the obstacle course, trivia challenge and talent show.
Bee Spells Success for Sixth Grader | Student News
February 2, 2010 - Sixth grader Jack Sheeren was this year’s school spelling bee winner after battling it out many rounds with fellow competitors in grades 4-8. Mya Vogel, a fourth grader, became one of the school’s youngest runners-up. This was Jack's second consecutive win; two years ago, in his debut performance as a fourth grader, he made it to the final three.
February 2, 2010 - Sixth grader Jack Sheeren was this year’s school spelling bee winner after battling it out many rounds with fellow competitors in grades 4-8. Mya Vogel, a fourth grader, became one of the school’s youngest runners-up. This was Jack's second consecutive win; two years ago, in his debut performance as a fourth grader, he made it to the final three.
Loose Change Campaign for Haiti a Success! | All News
January 21, 2010 - Students at The Grosse Pointe Academy were challenged to help with the relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti by bringing in loose change to fill jars placed in every classroom. The final tally of the amount collected has not yet taken place, but students and faculty have rallied to the challenge, and all the money collected by the end of the week will be donated to the Red Cross.
January 21, 2010 - Students at The Grosse Pointe Academy were challenged to help with the relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti by bringing in loose change to fill jars placed in every classroom. The final tally of the amount collected has not yet taken place, but students and faculty have rallied to the challenge, and all the money collected by the end of the week will be donated to the Red Cross.
Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr. | All News
January 15, 2010 - Students gathered in the Tracy Fieldhouse with their buddies on Friday morning for an all-school assembly celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2010 - Students gathered in the Tracy Fieldhouse with their buddies on Friday morning for an all-school assembly celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.