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GEMS 7th Graders work with Boyce Lancaster of WOSUGEMS 7th graders read their podcast scripts to Boyce Lancaster of WOSU to work on their radio voices. Then they recorded their podcasts.
GEMS 7th graders read their podcast scripts to Boyce Lancaster of WOSU to work on their radio voices. Then they recorded their podcasts.
GEMS Kindergarten Students Build New ToysGEMS Kindergarten students learned about toys and play during modules. They practiced reading, writing, sharing and built new toys! ?
GEMS kindergarten student
8th Graders Vote with your Fork!8th graders working on the expedition, Vote with your Fork. They read The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan. They learned about food choices, systems, and where our food comes from.
8th graders vote with your fork
GEMS 5th Graders In Full BloomGEMS 5th graders have been learning about Place Value. They practiced matching numbers with their corresponding place values by coloring each petal. All together, students made a beautiful garden!
GEMS 5th graders made a garden
Meet the GEMS staff!At GEMS, experienced teachers and staff fosters each child's unique potential and curiosity within a safe, nurturing environment.
GEMS staff
GEMS 2nd GradersGEMS 2nd Graders participated with a visit from the Columbus Zoo.
GEMS 2nd Graders
GEMS 7th Grade MathIn 7th grade math, students explored adding and subtracting integers by creating number lines with chalk while enjoying the beautiful day. 
GEMS 7th grade math class.

Upcoming Events

Feb
17

No School - Presidents' Day

Mon Feb 17 2020
Feb
18

Community Meeting - 3rd-4th Grade

Tue Feb 18 2020
Feb
19

Enrollment Information Session

Wed Feb 19 2020
Feb
21

Community Meeting - 5th-8th Grade

Fri Feb 21 2020
Feb
21

Munchies with Math - K-4th Grade

Fri Feb 21 2020
Feb
25

Community Meeting - K-2nd Grade

Tue Feb 25 2020

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Interested in attending GEMS next year? Enrolling Grades K-5! Space is Limited!

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HAH Invite

Buy Your Have a Heart Tickets Today!

Please join
The Graham Family of Schools for Have a Heart
Celebrating 20 years of Experiential Education and Honoring our Board members, past and present
Saturday, April 4, 2020
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
at
*New Location*
The Boat House at Confluence Park
679 West Spring Street  Columbus, Ohio 43215

Silent Auction, Raffle, Light Supper included, Beer and Wine available at a cash bar 
All proceeds will benefit experiential education at The Graham School, The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, and Graham Elementary and Middle School. Please contact Jennifer Waddell with any questions at 614-643-5068 or waddell.1@thecharlesschool.org.
Click here to buy your tickets!

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GEMS Needs Your Support!

You should have received a letter about the GEMS Annual Fund. The Annual Fund provides essential resources for our school. We hope to have parents, community members, and local businesses support this important effort. Click here to make your donation. Or mail in your reply envelope. Thanks in advance for your participation!  Click here to show your support! More +
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GEMS Student at Community of Support Breakfast

Roy Hall, former OSU and NFL player and GEMS 4th grader, Marcus spoke at the Communities in Schools Community of Support Breakfast on May 9.  Communities in Schools partners with GEMS to operate the free after school program (GAP) for K-5 students (funded by a federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant). The mission of Communities and Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and schieve in life.
Photo:  Christopher Farris, Marcus, 4th grader at GEMS and Roy Hall, Driven Foundation, former OSU and NFL football player.
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