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A year of culture, community, and celebration.
Explore public GCS celebrations, register for event updates, and preview our 2026–2027 school calendar.
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Public celebrations throughout the year
Celebrate together.
Belong more deeply.
Public celebrations welcome local families while school-wide and classroom traditions deepen the experience of enrolled children throughout the year.
Meet our school →Public celebrations
Six events welcome local families into the GCS community throughout the year.
◎Children at the center
Learning, creativity, culture, and children’s voices shape each celebration.
✦Easy registration
Families and community guests can register for announcements and invitations online.
↗Family Fun Day
Summer joy, movement, and community.
Water play and active outdoor experiences turn a school visit into an easy, memorable way for families to meet GCS.
Open to local families
Come celebrate with GCS.
Public events welcome current families, prospective families, and neighbors. Register for updates and our team will share the schedule and invitation details.
September
Cultural Heritage Celebration
Families share stories, language, music, art, and traditions with the wider GCS community.
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Autumn
Mexican Music & Culture
Children and families explore Mexican rhythm, instruments, art, stories, and community traditions.
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Winter
Lunar New Year
A joyful introduction to Lunar New Year traditions across East and Southeast Asia through stories, symbols, art, music, movement, and family knowledge.
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March
Maslenitsa
A lively Russian cultural celebration of seasonal traditions, music, movement, food, and community.
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Spring
Artists Across Cultures
Children's work, visiting traditions, and many forms of expression come together in a community art experience.
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Summer
Family Fun Day
Water play, movement, creative stations, and relaxed family time across our school communities.
Register for updates ↓Public event registration
Tell us which celebration interests you.
We will send the confirmed campus date, time, and registration details when they are available.
2026–2027 school calendar
Community traditions throughout the year.
School-wide and classroom events are primarily for enrolled families. Exact dates, classroom participation, and campus details are shared directly through school communications.
September
Back-to-School Presentation · Cultural Heritage Celebration
October
Fire Safety Week · Fire Truck Visit · Day with Horses · Fall Carnival
November
STEM Week · Diwali · Fall Harvest
December
Winter Holiday Celebration · Hanukkah · Parents’ Night Out · Christmas · Kwanzaa
January
Making Cookies · Making Clothes Workshop · Open Art Gallery
February
Career Day · Chinese New Year · Friendship Day
March
Maslenitsa · Green Day · Family Mystery Reading
April
Egg Hunt · Recycle & Sustainability Month
May
Teacher Appreciation Week · Parent Appreciation Day
June
Graduation or End-of-Year Show · Field Day
July
Independence Day · Summer Gathering
August
Family Fun Day · STEM Week · Summer Playdates
Public community events Open to local families with registration.School-wide events For enrolled children, educators, and GCS families.Classroom events Age-specific experiences coordinated by each classroom.
One journey, five stages
Programs that grow with your child.
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