Volunteering at GMS

Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their children’s education.  Volunteering in the classroom, attending parent conferences, athletic events, student productions and performances, working in the gardens or at the Land Land in Oak Ridge, chaperoning on field trips, or becoming a member of the Community ConneXion parent organization, are just a few ways you can make a difference in the lives of our students!  You won’t want to miss:

Curriculum Nights for each Division
Fall Festival – Second Sunday in October
Parent Conferences – October and February
Middle School Sports – Soccer, Flag Football, Basketball and Cross Country
Spiral Dance – Winter Solstice
Middle School Holiday Marketplace – December 14th
Lower and Upper Elementary Music Performances in December and May
5th Levels Fare Faire Performance March 29th
Middle School Performance and Production Events
Moving-Up and Graduation Ceremonies - May 31st


Community Connection

The mission of Community ConneXion (GMS Parent Association) is to help Educate the GMS community about the Montessori philosophy; Facilitate communication between the parent, faculty and staff communities; and Support the overall mission and vision of the school through dedicated volunteerism.   By bringing parents and families together through a variety of activities and events, the CC will help strengthen the bond between ALL members of our unique Montessori community. We look forward to sharing, learning, talking and laughing together as we continue on this journey to provide our children with the life-long gift of a Montessori education.  To learn more about the GMS Community ConneXion, Karen Howland at karen@thegms.org or 336-668-0119.

Download a Sign-Up Sheet (PDF)