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The Georgian-American School's three-day Model United Nations simulation has come to a successful close. Delegates from the Georgian-American School and the Georgian-American High School took part, with experienced returning students stepping up as group leaders. The three days each had a clear purpose. Day One was spent on committee assignments, researching agenda topics, and building out country positions. Day Two brought the energy of a live debate, with delegates wo

Pancakes, playful rhymes, cheerful spirits, and the first hints of spring - fifth-grade students at the Georgian-American School had a wonderful time celebrating Maslenitsa Week as part of their Russian language curriculum, organized by teacher Ekaterine Chuchulashvili. Known in Slavic culture as the equivalent of "Cheese Week," Maslenitsa was brought to life through songs, verses, games, and short performances - all wrapped in a warm, festive atmosphere that felt like spring

In celebration of World Day of Social Justice on February 20, the Georgian-American School hosted an engaging and thought-provoking lesson for 4th-grade students. Tolerance vs. Justice - what sets these two concepts apart?   This question took center stage in a lively discussion led by Mariam Maisuradze , a parent of one of the students and Project Manager at the Educational and Research Center of the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA). Through interactive conv

This February, the Georgian-American School's long-term educational project "Meet Great People" - led by school librarian T. Chelidze - turned the spotlight on Maro Makashvili , the first Georgian woman to receive the title of National Hero. The project unfolded in two steps. Fifth-grade students first visited the library, where they explored the remarkable story of her life. They then took the learning further with a visit to the Museum of Soviet Occupation , where histor

Third-grade students brought the "Choose Kindness" project to life in a truly creative way - by writing their own stories and performing them on stage as mini-theatrical sketches. Technology played a fun role, too. One of the sketches was transformed into an animated cartoon, voiced by the students themselves. Every performance carried the same message: kindness starts with us - and it changes the world. Teachers: Mariam Kokosadze and Nino Gorkhelashvili #აირჩიესიკეთე

The Georgian-American School is proud to have hosted its annual intra-school table tennis championship, open to all 6th and 7th-grade students, and made possible by the outstanding efforts of the student council. Boys' Results Jeko Meishvili Giorgi Lomtadze Ioane Chumburidze Girls' Results Ana Mchedlishvili Mariam Kervalishvili Mariam Shakhnazarova Teacher in Charge:  Levan Demetrashvili A huge congratulations to our winners, and a warm thank-you to every student who s

On February 17, the Georgian-American School welcomed a very special guest - beloved children's book author Tamar Phkhakadze . The visit was full of excitement. Tamar shared some thrilling news with our third-grade students: a brand-new adventure featuring everyone's favorite character, Marcia , is on the way. The children jumped right in - pitching their own ideas for the story, reading out spells they had invented, asking questions, and presenting the author with a po

Students and teachers came together to make it happen - homemade pastries, a sale during the break, and a good cause at the heart of it all. Organized with the involvement of the Student Council, the charity bake sale was a warm reminder of what this community is made of. All funds raised will be allocated to charitable purposes. The Georgian-American School is proud to support initiatives like this - and even prouder of the students who make them possible. Kindness truly is

The Georgian-American School is hosting its annual Model United Nations - a three-day event organized by the Student Council with the support of the school administration and GAS MUN Club . MUN gives students a chance to develop diplomatic skills, public speaking, and critical thinking by simulating real UN debates . This year, 39 delegates from the Georgian-American School and the Georgian-American High School are taking part. Students who participated in last year's p

Second graders at the Georgian-American School recently completed an integrated STEAM project that united storytelling, visual art, and digital technology across subjects. Students collaborated in groups to write original stories and illustrate them by hand. In STEM class, their drawings were digitized and transformed into animations , which the students then narrated in their own voices. The finished animated fairy tales were presented to parents at a joyful, energeti

Georgian-American School welcomed representatives from the British University (BU) for a business workshop with 10th and 11th-grade students of American High School Diploma (AP) Program. The session covered business models of well-known companies and introduced the British University's "Shark Tank" project . This initiative supports students in developing business ideas, planning startups, and strengthening entrepreneurial skills. Students are invited to form teams and parti

To mark World Read Aloud Day , GAS welcomed acclaimed Georgian children's author Vasil Guleuri to meet with 5th-grade students. Mr. Guleuri shared the remarkable story behind his latest book, The Story of the Boy Lost in a Dream - a narrative that originated in his own dream. He read captivating excerpts and also introduced students to a new, innovative pop-up book, Georgia . The session sparked engaging discussion about character creation, the writer's craft, and the liter

As part of Georgian-American School's Citizenship Project , in collaboration with the Student Council , the school welcomed Environmental Education specialist Kristine Belashvili , co-founder of the project "Notice." Ms. Belashvili brings impressive credentials to her work. In 2024, she was named one of the North American Association for Environmental Education's prestigious "30 Under 30 ," recognizing young leaders who make significant contributions to environmental educati

The 4th graders at the Georgian-American School recently completed an exciting, integrated project called 'Great Travelers,' culminating in a final presentation. The integrated project ( covering Georgian, Science, History, English, and Art ) included thematic sketches, digital technologies, posters, diary entries, handmade books, and booklets. The young researchers introduced famous travelers and their incredible discoveries. The audience journeyed alongside Marco Polo,

We're excited to showcase the amazing talent within our student body! The GAS Student Council, with the full support of the school administration, recently invited all students to submit designs for a new school uniform. The response was incredible! After students submitted their sketches, we held online voting on the Student Council's Instagram page (@gasstudent), and 16 standout designs rose to the top. On January 27, we recognized these talented designers with certificates

As part of the Georgian-American School Student Council's ongoing initiative, the GAS Speaker Forum , the school welcomed Luka Kokaia , Head of the Law Department at Viva Academy. Mr. Kokaia's session explored the art of public speaking and the principles of effective communication . Students learned essential skills for successful presentations and engaged in discussions about meaningful dialogue and persuasive communication. Participants gained practical insights to

Today we celebrated St. Nino's Day , a special day in Georgia that honors faith, strength, and kindness. ✨ Our 4th-grade students put on a wonderful performance about the life of Saint Nino . They acted out different scenes from her story and shared them with their classmates in a fun and creative way. It was a great opportunity for students to learn about Georgia's history while practicing their acting and teamwork skills. Thank you to teachers Tamar Chelidze and Ekaterine

As part of the Georgian-American School Citizenship Project , Grade 10/2 students, in collaboration with the Student Council , organized an informative and engaging meeting with psychotherapist Beso Chighvaria . The session focused on mental health - its importance, effective strategies for managing emotions, and practical recommendations for coping with stress and anxiety. Students from Grades 7 through 10 attended the meeting, gaining valuable insights into maintaining e

Fourth-grade students at the Georgian-American School created a festive atmosphere with two memorable theatrical performances that delighted audiences. "Buratino's New Year Adventure" (in Russian) Under the direction of teacher Ekaterine Chuchulashvili, students brought this beloved story to life with enthusiasm and charm. "Snow White and the Two Dwarfs" (in German) Teacher Marine Kobakhidze guided students through this creative and impressive production, showcasing both la

Sixth-grade students at the Georgian-American School recently performed skits based on short stories by the American writer O. Henry, as part of their extracurricular English reading program. Literary texts came to life vividly on stage as students delivered engaging and emotionally rich performances. They convincingly portrayed complex characters and their distinct personalities, skillfully conveying the depth, irony, and moral messages that define O. Henry’s work. These per