GEMS

Do you know a family looking for a strong, supportive K–8 school? Your recommendation can make all the difference.

As a valued member of our school community, you’ve seen firsthand what makes our school special—and now is the time to share that experience with others.

Seats are filling up quickly for the 2026–27 school year. We’re inviting you to help us connect with families who are ready to make an important decision about their child’s education.

Please take a moment today to:

• Share information about GEMS with friends, co-workers, and family members

• Encourage them to explore GEMS enrollment details for 2026–27

• Urge them to submit a New Student Online Application as soon as possible to secure consideration

Families with questions or who need support can contact Anjali Haury directly at [email protected] or 614-253-4000.

Thank you for being an ambassador for our school. Your voice helps us grow a strong, connected community—and ensures more students have access to the opportunities our school provides.

• We hope you had a great weekend! Our Habit of the Week is Thoughtfulness. This week, ask your student: How are you showing thoughtfulness to others?
• MAP testing begins this week. Please help students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. This is an opportunity for students to show what they know and help us determine how to best support their learning.
• A quick arrival reminder: Students may enter through the gym at 8:00 a.m. and begin going to classrooms at 8:15. Early elementary families walking students to class should enter through the front doors after 8:15, not through the gym. This helps us keep our building safe while also encouraging student independence.
• Dismissal begins at 3:15pm. Please follow staff directions and traffic patterns. Remember, we do not dismiss students after 2:30pm, and families may not enter the building between 2:30 - 3:30pm.
• Get ready, GEMS! Spirit Week is coming September 21st through the 25th, leading up to our House Reveal Day on Friday, September 25th! Be on the lookout for our Spirit Week flyer with each day’s theme.
• For House Reveal, Kindergarten is 9:15–10:00am, and grades 1–5 are 10:15–11:15am. New families are welcome to attend and see which House chooses their student! Grades 6–8 will have a special House Reveal that afternoon. Will it be Rêveur, Amistad, Isibindi, or Altruismo? We can’t wait to find out!
• Our GEMS Skate Party is Wednesday, September 30th, from 6–8 p.m. at Skate Zone 71. Admission is $10, and this private GEMS family-and-friends event is also a fundraiser supporting our Family Crew and family engagement initiatives.
• Complete Your Enrollment—Submit Your School Fee Today! GEMS annual school fees can be paid online. Please go to the GEMS website and select Store and place the school fee in your cart. An e-mail will be sent today to all families with more details.
• Seats at GEMS are nearly full! If you know a family seeking a supportive, high-quality education, they need to act today—before enrollment closes completely. Please encourage them to visit our website and click on Admission and complete an online application!
• Remember, thoughtfulness is shown in the little things we do each day to make our community better.
• Thank you for being a part of the GEMS family, and have a great week!