b'PA MEETINGS GOLDEN WEEK UPDATEThe PA held five general meetings this year, which offered parents a glimpse into GDS life with regular updates from the Head of School, Division Directors, Director of Admission and more. Several special topics included: How GDS develops student leaders across our campus and how we incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in each division. In addition to also hearing about the PA events and how to get involved, meetings offered a great opportunity for parents to come together and make new connections. Thank You!T here are so many people who helped make this year a success. First and foremost, the Presidents Council, which is made up of dedicated volunteers who serve in leadership roles on the PA Board, was always available to help when needed and worked creatively to make things the best they could be at GDS. This amazing group includes: Holly Jones (Past President), Kristin Carignan (President- Elect), Michele Gordon (Secretary), Suzanne Wilcox (Executive Treasurer), Michelle Lunney (Fundraising Treasurer), Sandrine Maucort (Marketing and Communications), Jennifer Pitts (VP of Campus Life), Nyla Khan (VP of Community Engagement) and Brook Wingate (VP of Fundraising). The Council met throughout the year to generate ideas, discuss events, and develop ways to better serve our families. I am so grateful for their time, energy and friendship this year! I also want to thank all of you who served in leadership roles on theBecause of the uncertainty to safely larger PA Board. Getting involved in the PA is a great way to meet new people and learn morehost a large gathering this fall, we look about the school at the same time. Finally, toforward to hosting Golden Week, those of you who volunteered on committees, atStudio 50, and Alumni Weekend in events and in other wayswe could not do it without you and we appreciate you. the spring of 2021. Stay tuned for more information in the winter GDS magazine and on www.greensboroday.org/50.GDS Magazine | 57'