Fancy Sparkly Day

It’s official! Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed May 30, 2025 as Fancy Sparkly Day in the city, honoring a GDS parade that invites students and faculty, teachers, and anyone else in the community to dress in something that glitters and makes them feel beautiful.

At GDS, the relatively new tradition started in the spring of 2023, an idea concocted by two GDS third graders in Todd Carter’s class. It was such a hit that Todd applied to the mayor’s office for special recognition, resulting in this year’s proclamation and an especially spirited parade just outside the LMS building at the corner of 42nd and Ellicott. Aside from the sunny weather, the morning was particularly delightful because other schools joined the fun. Janney Elementary School in DC and Park Day School in Oakland, California (current home of former LS Instructional Coach Azureé Harrison) celebrated the event on their campuses. Tenleytown Main Street made the day extra special by arranging discounts for GDS and Janney families with two local retailers, Steak ʼn Egg and Tenley II Nails Spa.

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