Special Events Descriptions


 

Scholastic Book Fair

Come explore our large selection of books and find great reads for every person in your family. All of the books have been carefully reviewed and approved for young readers. These books represent the best authors and illustrators in children’s publishing. We are passionate about reading and hope you and your family can be a part of our Book Fair experience.

 
Mom & Dad Luncheons Want a treat? Come in and eat!! Gloria Dei celebrates our families with a luncheon for Dads and a luncheon for Moms. It is a special occasion for everyone involved. We hope to see you then!

(4’s through 8th grade)

 

Family Math Night Did you know how much fun you could have doing math? We have many fun math activities and games for all of the families to enjoy. It is open to all of our children and their families.

Come join us and see how fun math can really be!

 

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Throughout the year our local Chick-fil-A restaurant will invite us to join them in support of our organization with a Gloria Dei Chick-fil-A Spirit Night!! Gloria Dei will receive a portion of the proceeds for each person that provides a Gloria Dei Spirit Night card at the time of their meal purchase.

Be on the lookout for more information regarding these mouth-watering events.

 

Box-a-thon / Bike-a-thon For several years now Gloria Dei has participated in a fundraising event for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. In this fundraising event children from the ages of 2-4 will participate in a box-a-thon where the children fashion an automobile out of a cardboard box and walk laps.

Later in the afternoon the children from Kindergarten through 8th grade will ride laps on their bikes and tricycles in the school parking lot. The children earn funds by getting sponsors for their efforts. All of the proceeds go directly to the hospital to help children that are in need of medical research and care.

Come watch the fun!

 

Lifetouch Picture day Our class and individual pictures are taken in October every year. More detailed information will be available..

 

Grandparent’s Day Children bring their grandparents to school and show them what they've learned in class as well as participate in various activities.

 

Carnival Gloria Dei holds an annual Carnival that is full of fun games, prizes, and treats!! In the past we have had great participation from our classes and families that have allowed us enjoyment in everything from face painting to pony rides! We even have a “jail cell” where you can send a friend, family member, teacher, or even the school principal!

We encourage you all to come over and enjoy this time with all of our Gloria Dei staff members, families, and friends.

 
German Fest Our students begin to learn the German language in Kindergarten and continue with these studies through the 8th grade. In order to show their families and friends their progress, our students take part in German Fest where we dine on German cuisine and listen to our children speak, sing, and even dance like they do in Germany!!

We end the evening with a lantern parade down Nall Road. It is great fun and heartwarming entertainment.

 
Christmas Program Before our preschool and grade school students head off for Winter Break, our children from each age group will invite you to share in the holiday spirit as they sing beautiful songs of praise. It is a heartwarming experience for everyone in attendance.

 
Winter Fest Come prepared for a chilly good time!! This is a fun activity packed with games and entertainment when we need it most – right in the middle of winter!!

More information will be available.

 

Science Fair All of our children from the age of 2 through the 8th grade participate in projects for display in our Annual Science Fair. Children in Preschool and Kindergarten work together with their classmates in order to complete a full project, while children in 1st through 8th grade complete individual projects at home.

Can’t wait to see what our children will think up this year!

 

Supper & Auction This event is our largest and most exciting fundraiser throughout the school year. The evening begins with a tasty dinner, with the auction beginning at dessert. We have individual items up for bid as well as many sizeable gift certificates for area restaurants and attractions. Our children even make something in each classroom that one lucky family will take claim of on this day. You won’t want to miss the action as you make great purchases and support your child’s school and child care center all at the same time.

What a deal!

 

Band & Recorder Concert During Music class, our students in 3rd & 4th grade learn how to play the Recorder, and as they move on to our middle school they participate in Band class.

In order appreciate their great efforts and mounting progress, you will want to attend their Band & Recorder Concert.

 

Pajama Party/Game Night In order to get everyone prepared for Spring Break, we throw a Pajama Party & Game Night that is jam packed with board games, computer games, dancing, and even story time. This is a great time to socialize for our children and their families.

Don’t forget to wear your jammies!

 

Musical At the end of our year our children put on a spectacular Musical production that includes all of our children from age 2 through 8th grade!! They practice their songs throughout the year and work hard to perfect their routines and lines before the big day arrives.

You won’t want to miss this for anything!

Look for more information in the future!