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posted Jan 12, 2012 1:02 PM by Phil Loomis
Final Numbers are in From GWA Fall Carnival
As in prior years, supporters of GWA demonstrated their unmatchable generosity during our Fall Carnival. Parent and student volunteers poured many hours of energy into making the event a success, and the numbers show that it all paid off.
This year's basket auction raised $7,735. Yes, you read that right; nearly $8,000 for our teachers to dip into for classroom supplies. The money was separated by grade level, and has already been deposited into the teachers' accounts. Thank you to everyone who donated items for the auction!
As to the rest of the carnival...
Overall, this single event brought in $19,446! Let me type that again... $19,446!
Proceeds will be made available to the school and are targeted for purchase and installation of a sunshade for the new playground area.
Next year's crew will need to work hard to surpass these numbers, but is there any doubt they'll succeed? |
posted Sep 22, 2011 2:17 PM by Phil Loomis
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updated Oct 30, 2011 11:36 AM
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Wow!
That's the only word that comes to mind when we think of how many raffle tickets were sold this year. In the short time tickets were available, our student body was able to sell 11,000 of them.
Congratulations, students. Your efforts make a huge difference at GWA! Your pride in yourselves and your school shines through via efforts like this. Once again you've demonstrated what you can do, and the successes you can realize, when you put your mind to something.
Wow! |
posted Sep 2, 2011 3:16 PM by Phil Loomis
Recently there have been several visible signs of progress in our ongoing construction projects. You've probably noticed the new electronic sign by the sidewalk near the southeast corner of the new two-story addition. The sign will be used to keep you informed of meetings, special events and other important goings on. As a test, it has been showing date, time and temp. Did you know it was 96 degrees at pick-up on Friday?
You may also have noticed the grass being installed on our playfield. By the time this is published, installation will be complete and you'll probably see the sprinklers running quite a bit as we work to get the sod established in its new home. We're not yet certain when it will be ready for the kids to access, but it shouldn't be too much longer. We await the "go" from our landscape team (who, by the way, also did a fantastic job on landscaping the front of the school and the area around our play structure).
Finally, though you can't see it from the front, you probably know all about it from looking at the blisters that have appeared on many little hands. Yes, our new play area is in, and is a big step up from our older playset! If you have a chance, stop by and take a look for yourself.
Keep watching for more progress. Construction is still on track to be finished on-schedule and we are extremely pleased with the results. We think you will be, too. |
posted Jul 6, 2011 4:35 PM by Phil Loomis
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updated Jul 28, 2011 10:31 AM by Shauna Morgan
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Whether new to GWA or a returning student, chances are good that you find yourself needing a few more uniform items for the upcoming year. As part of your GWA wardrobe we require that each child have at least one shirt with our school logo. These are currently available from our internet store at http://www.companycasuals.com/GeorgeWashingtonAcademy/start.jsp. If you have any questions about uniform requirements at GWA, you may see our dress policy under the "Parents" tab on this web site, or contact the office staff for additional information. |
posted Apr 12, 2011 7:31 PM by Shauna Morgan
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updated Apr 15, 2011 12:49 PM by Phil Loomis
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There is now a terrific way to raise funds for our school. It's
super-easy, and all you have to do is use your Target Visa Credit Card
or Target debit card. We will receive a percentage of the amount of each
purchase in the form of a cash donation from Target through the Take
Charge of Education program. It's easy. Just visit target.com/tcoe, or
call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school. So if you're going to
Target anyway, please consider using your Target Visa Credit Card or
Target debit card. Big thanks to those who are already doing their part
to make a great school even better. - Find out how much money our school has already received at target.com/tcoe.
- Grandparents, alumni, neighbors and friends can take part, too.
GWA's school code is 125793.
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posted Oct 19, 2009 10:41 PM by Chandika Damith
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updated Sep 2, 2011 8:06 AM by Anya Yeager
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Wow! CRT Results are in for Spring 2011 and our students and teachers did an amazing job! As a school, we were 90% Proficient in Language Arts and 94% Proficient in Math. This is well above the state and Washington County schools average. Our curriculum and philosophy DO make a difference! As parents, we bring our children to GWA for many different reasons.
Some come for the rigorous curriculum, some for the discipline inherent
with uniforms, some because they know their kids will excel in the
charter atmosphere. Whatever our own reasons for coming, we all share a
desire to see the results of our efforts. Here's one place we can do
that.
Each year, the Utah State Office of Education (USOE) collects test
data from all Utah schools. These data are then made public via the
USOE web site at http://www.schools.utah.gov. On this webpage you can search for the UPASS report of all the schools in Utah. First select the school year: 2010-2011.
To
find George Washington's report: Select "Charter" and find George
Washington Academy in the drop-down menu and also in the drop-down menu
at the bottom of the page. Then click the button "Generate Reports".
On the next page, under UPASS, click 2010-2011.
To find the
results for the Washington County School District (WCSD), select "State,
District" and find Washington District in the drop-down menu. At the
bottom of the page is a drop-down menu to select the school. Then click
the button "Generate Reports". On the next page, under UPASS, click
2010-2011. |
posted Oct 19, 2009 9:47 PM by Chandika Damith
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updated Apr 15, 2011 1:05 PM by Phil Loomis
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The lottery for new students for next year has been completed. To be added to our waiting list for available slots, please turn in a completed application at your earliest convenience. Applications are available for download via the attached file, or from the school office. |
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