Young Alumni Night with the Washington Nationals Hosted by the GDS Young Alumni Council Friday, April 22, 7:00 p.m.
1500 S Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Join the YAC for a night of baseball, food, and reconnecting with fellow Hoppers as we cheer on our hometown baseball team.
Tix available online for $32 per person. Price includes a concession stand voucher.
*LGBTQ+ Alumni Happy Hour Hosted by GDS LGBTQ+ Alumni Alliance Friday, April 22, 6:00-8:30pm
Uproar Lounge and Restaurant, 639 Florida Avenue, NW
Kickoff Alumni Weekend with fellow queer identifying Hoppers. We’ll enjoy food and beverages while meeting new Hopper friends and reminiscing with those we haven’t seen in a while.
*Class of 1987 Reunion Friday, April 22, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Le Kavacha Restaurant, 4619 41st Street, NW 20016
Class Chairs: Gina Gionfriddo and Bob Kaplan
* Class of 1997 Reunion Friday, April 22, 6:00–9:00 p.m. Casa Oaxaca, 4905 Fairmont Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Class Chairs: Melanie Cohen Pontz and Liz Slobasky
ATTENTION CLASSES OF YEARS ENDING IN 2’S AND 7’S
There’s still time to plan a class party. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Email alumni@gds.org if you’re interested in hosting.
*Black Alumni Day Party Hosted by GDS Black Alumni Alliance Saturday, April 23, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Eaton DC, 1201 K Street, NW
Weekends in DC were made for day parties. Meet us downtown to connect with fellow Black Alumni for an afternoon of joy and fun before the All-Alumni Party.
*Meet the Artists Reception Saturday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. GDS Lower/Middle School- Flexible Performing Arts Space
Included in your Alumni Party ticket is a special opportunity to meet the artists whose works are featured in the Alumni Art Show.
*All Alumni Party and Alumni Art Show Saturday, April 23, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. GDS Lower/Middle School - Flexible Performing Arts Space
This party has everything: a DJ to keep you dancing all night, food, an open bar, a photobooth, and new this year, an art show featuring Alumni artists! Catch up with graduates from your GDS decade in one of our Decade Rooms.
Tix available online for $50 per person. Class of 2017 receives 50% off!
Playground Party Hosted by the GDS Parent Service Association Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join the PSA for some family fun and games at the LMS Playground Party! The PSA will host games from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and families are welcome to enjoy playing on the field and playground between 10:00 am and 3:00 p.m.!
Eco-Market Day Hosted by the GDS Environmental Task Force Saturday, April 23
In celebration of Earth Day, please join the students from the GDS Environmental Task Force for a fun and educational Eco-Market Day. Interactive students-run booths will demonstrate environmental friendly practices and the group's drive to educate the GDS community about healthy and sustainable living.
Tour GDS’s New Lower/Middle School Building Saturday, April 23, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
We are excited to officially open our LMS doors to you! Small group tours will be offered every 30 minutes to explore this exciting new building on our Unified Campus!
Spring Sports Saturday Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Come out and support GDS Hopper Athletics!
Classes without Quizzes Saturday, April 23, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m - 1:30 p.m.
Picture it! You’re back in High School taking a class with one of your favorite GDS teachers, including Kevin Barr, Sue Ikenberry, Bobby Asher, and Chris Levy. No quizzes, no grades. Just one more chance to relive a moment from high school.
Enroll in: Cellular Respiration with Chris Levy; America's Obsession with Whiteness: Moby-Dick and Race with Kevin Barr;Neuroscience Sampler with Bobby Asher; or Election of 1948 and McCarthyism with Sue Ikenberry.
Gladys Stern Memorial Brunch Sunday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. GDS Lower/Middle School Patio
Through song, dance, and gripping testimonials, this special invitation-only brunch will celebrate Gladys and her 42-year GDS career. Register for this invite-only event at www.GDS.org/Gladys-Stern-Brunch
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