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About the GMS Teaching Staff and Programs

Before and After School Care

Before School Care
Lena Holguin

Lena Holguin has been in education since 1966, teaching mainly overseas in American and International schools. She has lived and worked in 14 different countries, including tours of duty with the American Embassies in Austria and Uganda. A native speaker, she taught Spanish in Liberia and Egypt at the elementary and high school levels. Lena has been with GMS since autumn of 2000 as a classroom assistant, Spanish teacher and Before School Care supervisor.

After School Care
Christine

Christine....coming soon

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE

Hours 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Where North Annex
Prior Notification No prior notification is required
Additional Cost $4.00 per day

Children who need to arrive at GMS before 8:15 a.m. will be a part of the Before School Care program, in the Annex Building. Lena will help the children make their transition to the school day through reading, quiet activities, and/or helping with preparation of the breakfast for the day. Breakfast is available to all children at no charge. At 8:15 all the children will be taken to their classroom to begin their regular day's activities.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Hours 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.)
Where North Annex
Prior Notification Please notify us when you drop off your child or call us should you later realize you need this service
Additional Cost $4.00 per day

GMS provides after school care for enrolled children of whose parents’work hours go beyond 3:00 p.m. This program is managed by our Head After School Care Teacher, with the help of an assistant.

Toddlers and Primary age children in this program will have a rest period unless they are in extended day. Parents should provide a cover sheet for the resting mat (a crib sheet works well) and a small quilt or blanket for their child. Other comfort items, such as favorite stuffed animal, may be brought for nap time use. All children must rest for a period of time. Those who do not nap may get up after this rest period and do quiet activities.

In After School Care, children will participate in planned activities such as cooking, gardening, nature studies, arts and crafts, sewing, music, and creative dramatics. In addition, children will have individual time to read, create, think, and play outdoors. The Montessori philosophy of respect and space for individual growth and development will be integral to all activities in the program. An afternoon snack will be provided each day.

Remember that the school closes at 5:30 p.m., and all children must be picked up before then. Families will be charged $1.00 per minute after 5:30 for late pick up.