A Message from Head of School

LENTEN SEASON MESSAGE
We glory in your cross, O' Lord,
And praise and glorify your holy resurrection;  
for by virtue of your cross
joy has come to the whole world.
 
(Excerpt from the Anthem for Good Friday,
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 281)

With warm wishes,
Laurance Anderson,
Head of School

GDS In The News


 
The below article was featured in Newsday on Sunday, March 7, 2010:
 
MASSAPEQUA
NEW FOCUS ON WELLNESS
  
Grace Day School, a K-8 private school, has launched a schoolwide fitness program called "Operation Wellness" that consists of daily health, periodic yoga workshops and the distribution of reusable water bottles to deter the consumption of surgery beverages. 
 
A recent kickoff event included a 15-minute aerobic rally for the entire student body; it will be repeated throughout the year in smaller sessions called "cardioblasts."    

Daily Announcements


G4U SPRING 2010 PROGRAM STARTS APRIL 26th - MAY 31st
 
More information about Grace Day Schools fabulous After School Enrichment Programs for Spring (Grades K-8) will be posted shortly.  

GRACE OUTSIDE THE BOX
A Camp for Creativity

  
Join us for our Second exciting year!   Grace Outside the Box is a summer camp encompassing music, theatre arts, visual arts, and movement.  Each session features a culminating showcase of the campers's visual and performance art, a field trip, a camp shirt, snack and a pizza lunch and dessert on Fridays (all included in tuition).  
 
Who:  Children ages 5-13 
When: 2 Sessions: July 5-16, 2010 and July 19-30, 2010 
Time:  9:00 am - 2:00 pm
 
 
Please do not hesitate to contact the camp director at graceoutsidethebox@gracedayschool.org if you have any questions.

 
Mother/Son Event
 
 
Are you ready for some fun? Join us on Friday, March 12th @ Ultimate Gaga Syosset. 
  
Check Out The Action - Click Here

GRACE DAY SCRIP PROGRAM....
SUPERMARKET SCRIP HAS MERGED WITH THE GIFT CARD SALE!
 
  
 
Thanks to all who participated in the Holiday Gift Card Sale!  It was a HUGE success!   Many families have asked for more retail choices.  We have listened to your requests and now we offer more options.   The new stores are listed on the order form (click below link).
 
Please participate and see how easy it is to raise $ for GDS without reaching into your pocket. 
 
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact  the Scrip Committee members: Dr.  Passeggio, Rita Coben, Gereese Gambino and Bernadette Langford. 
Wednesday, March 10
CHAPEL
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
TRIMESTER EXAMS
Thursday, March 11
TRIMESTER MAKE-UPS
Friday, March 12
END OF SECOND TRIMESTER
PA MOTHER/SON EVENT

Today, 3/10/2010
High: 51 Low: 39
Mostly cloudy
14% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 3/11/2010
High: 50 Low: 40
Chance drizzle
37% chance of precipitation.