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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 13h

Yes, that is Suha Venkataraman ’24 offering Spanish reading practice at the Rochambeau branch of the Providence Community Libraries. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headines Seen a Gordon face standing out in the crowd? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That was fast! These three runners took first, second and third place at today’s cross country meet in Tiverton, and Gordon runners represented eight of the top ten.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Middle School students are deep into the Spanish language and Hispanic culture this week. It’s a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, but it’s also a preview of the day-long Spanish Immersion Day coming up November 2nd.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes, that was When You’re Brave Enough by Rebecca Bendheim ’09 named the National Education Association’s June 2027 Read Across America pick for middle grade students. Seen a Gordon face standing out in the crowd? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes, that was Alejandro Quintero Cashore ’22 featured Rhode Island Monthly’s annual showcase of distinguished independent school alumni. Alejandro on the lasting impact of a Gordon education at bit.ly/4yCtoAw More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headines

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Yes, that was an alumni child (and faculty grandchild) taking the Outstanding Surfer Award at the annual Catch a Curl competition at Westerly Town Beach in September. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headines

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Instead of a class pet, each Young Kindergarten student gets to choose their own “world’s best class plant” to care for all year. Names so far include Ketchup, Kesha and Spikeley.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One more look: 5th grade had a spectacular time exploring Wachusett Mountain today. They were each armed with scavenger hunts they created last week, and trail maps that they used yesterday to preview today’s adventure. For more on the classroom work that went into this lesson, see bit.ly/4hpmbh4

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A delicious moment of becoming: an October letter from Head of School Meredith deChabert, at bit.ly/4hpGmeO

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Reporting from two thousand feet above sea level: fifth grade is having a spectacular time exploring Wachusett Mountain today. For more on the classroom work that went into this lesson, see bit.ly/4hpmbh4

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Navigating fifth grade: using maps to preview a climb up Wachussett Mountain, at bit.ly/47rTdHo

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The down time is part of the fun at Gordon’s annual Photo Day. Dozens of candids are at bit.ly/4rFNQOb -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The individuality and imagination of Gordon’s students was on full display at today’s Photo Day. Dozens more candids are at bit.ly/4rFNQOb -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Prep for Young Kindergarten science class today includes some foul weather how-tos: Going out 1. Shoes off 2. Spread out 3. Legs in first 4. Stand up 5. Arms in 6. Zip 7. Hood on 8. Rain boots

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yes, that is Myles Craddock ’20 celebrated as the Ivy League Football Offensive Player of the Week by Ivy Football HQ as the season enters its third week. Myles is in his second year at Dartmouth College. Myles talking about his Gordon experience at bit.ly/4honVWE

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yes, that is former faculty member Rodney Eric López speaking at Providence Public Library on Wednesday evening. He’s discussing his fabulous social memoir, I Don’t Speak Spanish But I Understand Everything When I’m Dancing!, which came out last fall.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Congratulations to Green Dean Cush Gillen, who was named this year’s Climate Educator in Residence by the Institute for Global Learning. More on the honor, and how it fits into work happening at Gordon every day, at bit.ly/3Vf7uo9

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A day in the 12-Acre Classroom

An honor for the Green Dean, lessons for students and caregivers

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Storm drain prep. Our buildings and grounds crew is the greatest.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How many times can a fourth grader bounce a tennis ball if you give them twenty-five seconds? How many times can Alexander Zverev bounce a tennis ball over the course of four sets and forty-two games? These questions and more are addressed at bit.ly/4hdbZZ2 -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yes, that is alumni parent Karen Isenberg running the instrument petting zoo as coordinator of the Kids’ Tent at today’s Swell Folk Festival in Lippitt Park. Seen a Gordon person standing out in the crowd? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was a beautiful day to be at Gordon.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thank you to our neighbors down the road at St. Mary Academy - Bay View for sending some of their finest to campus today. It was a day of service for Bay View, and our visitors spent the day pitching in under the direction of Mr. Dalo.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Yes, that is a host of Gordon family members performing at this weekend’s PVD Fest, including Middle School and Lower School great-uncle Butch Tavares and Lower School dad Sidy Maiga. More on PVD Fest at pvdfest.com More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to the Green A Soccer team, who got their season off to a promising start with a decisive 3-0 victory this afternoon.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Eighth graders discussing various literary elements, like figurative language, form, repetition, imagery, and characterization, in Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel The Poet X. They will explore these elements across many different genres in English class this year.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tonight is Lower School’s back-to-school night and excitement is running high. Here’s how one teacher leveraged that excitement to get her students producing their best work: bit.ly/4AoBcY0 -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When asked, the praying mantis in the courtyard confirmed that he was indeed one of the praying mantises that Young Kindergarten hatched and cared for last spring. Flashback to that at bit.ly/3Qr0GRS -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Eighth grade is carefully reviewing excerpts from selected memoirs in preparation for writing their own, an identity exploration with roots that go all the way back to Gordon’s Nursery curriculum. More on identity development at Gordon - and the literacy work that it supports - at bit.ly/4y1v32l -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yes, that is theater teacher Don Mays serving as writer and director of Same Difference, a new play opening at the Wilbury Theatre Group next week. It was chosen to open Wilbury’s 2026-2027 season, running from Wednesday, September 24th to Sunday, October 11th. Learn more at bit.ly/4gXB8qA

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Math as a team sport: seventh grade heads outdoors for communication and collaboration, at bit.ly/4yFip96 -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Cross country had its first meet of the season today at Colt State Park, and it was an auspicious start to the season. Blue team took first and second place in their race, green took second and fourth in theirs, and Gordon had multiple other runners throughout the top twenty. Go Gators!

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yes, that is Ella Grimley, daughter of Ms. Sara McEntee of Gordon’s Buildings and Grounds team, in the running to be the Providence Journal’s Girls Volleyball athlete of the week. Voting runs through Friday at midnight at bit.ly/4xlsRRZ and repeat votes appear to be welcome.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Behind the scenes at the all-school photo: when it happens, it happens quickly.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yes, those were three Class of 2023 names on the list of 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists that was issued yesterday: Rachel Connolly of Classical High School and Augie Brown and Zahra Townsend of Wheeler School.. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thoughtful readers, thoughtful authors: fourth grade finds the structure behind every story, at bit.ly/4y2GEyh -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Yes, that was Cush Gillen, sixth grade science teacher and campuswide Green Dean, paddleboarding on the open water from Montauk to Block Island early last week. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Text 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Yes that was Ayla Sahin ‘20 mentioned by name in Ocean State Media’s sports roundup a minute ago. She scored a pair of goals that helped Brown Women’s Soccer win in yesterday’s game against the University of Massachusetts. Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Everybody brought their A Game today, so Denver stepped things up by calling in the Grooming Box for a glow up. Augustine the groomer brought the mobile unit by and Denver got the full treatment. If you see Denver around, let him know he looks nice. He never gets tired of hearing that.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It is good to be back. Dozens of photos, short videos and portraits from day one are at bit.ly/46yj3sW

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Gordon welcomed the Class of 2037 this morning. Peek inside the Nursery classroom at bit.ly/3SEwAvQ -

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are really doing this! Gordon’s new year begins this week. Open Campus Tuesday morning, first day of classes on Wednesday. We can’t wait to see what’s next.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Yes, that is Middle School music teacher Elyssa Hurley listed as the author of chapter seven in the recently published Barbershop Tag Singing: A Music Educator’s Guide to Using Barbershop Tags in the Classroom. More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Yes, that was science teacher Nick Terry on the social media of the Charles River School earlier this week. The post is at bit.ly/4gFRlPv More Gordon names in the headlines at www.gordonschool.org/headlines Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

School begins Wednesday, and we are looking forward a new year of joyful learning, games of fetch, outdoor adventures, belly rubs, creative discoveries, naps in the hallway and new friendships.

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Yes, that was a Gordon Middle Schooler in the Connecticut Sun promotional video that has been playing in certain corners of cable TV for the past year. Seen a Gordon name in the headlines? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480 9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yes, that was second grade teacher Denise Williams having a photo shoot at Fenway Park on Monday. She was one of fifteen New England educators named to the 2026 Fenway Bowl Honor Roll of inspiring teachers. Seen a Gordon person being fabulous? Tell Geoff Griffin at 401 480-9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Yes, that is alumni parent Deborah Salem Smith who authored Trinity Rep’s next production, The Getaway Driver, with co-writer Charlie Thurston. The cast includes Gordon parent Rachael Warren. More at bit.ly/4hUH0BE Seen a Gordon person being amazing? Tell Mr. Griffin at 401 480-9933

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Gordon School @gordonschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Yes, that was Tomás Caruso-Carrillo ’22 on Moses Brown’s Instagram last week, talking about market research and financial modeling as part of his senior project, which asks Moses Brown seniors to undertake independent study into real-world topics.

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