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GIA’s Shining Moments from 2020 (yes, those happened!)
2020 has been quite a year, but one thing rings true – GIA rocks! We want to take this time to recognize some of the Grande accomplishments that have happened in 2020, all made possible by our incredible staff, parents, […]
Benefits of Tradition and Gratitude
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches (when did it become November?), we are reminded of family traditions, time spent with loved ones, and what we are grateful for. It’s no secret that this year has been one for the history books, so […]
Love & Logic
If you’re in the GIA community, you may have heard the term “Love and Logic” used around campus or in communications about the school. In this post, we’ll explain exactly what Love and Logic means, how it’s used in different […]
Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are on the horizon for GIA parents beginning on October 28th. Before arriving for a conference with you scholar’s teacher, it’s important that you are prepared for a conversation about your scholar’s needs in and out of the […]
Arizona Summative Testing
What is summative testing, you ask? Arizona, like most states, participates in statewide standardized testing which takes place in the spring in public schools. In Arizona, the test is called AZMerit […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part Three
As we dive into the third and final post in our series on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), let’s recap what we’ve discussed so far. On the surface, “emotional intelligence” can seem like a fluff term, but underneath the title is […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part Two
Last week, we talked about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), what it is, and how this strategy of learning will be integral in shaping a generation. In part two of three blog posts, we’ll discuss the benefits of how parents and teachers […]
Social-Emotional Learning: Part One
It’s no secret that early-aged children are faced with increasing levels of anxiety. The reasons for this are broad and constantly evolving. To tackle all of them would turn a blog post into a dissertation. Instead, in this three-part blog […]
Parents Resources at GIA
Welcome. If you’re a GIA parent, you’re in the right place! As we kick off a new school year and get our scholars comfortable and excited about the year ahead, we think it’s important to provide parents with resources to […]
