November 2, 2018
{This post was written by Scott Pasieka, Lower School counselor at GEMS World Academy Chicago.}
One of the many blessings that come with the...
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GEMS World Academy-Chicago is committed to forming lasting relationships between our faculty and parents to create a nurturing environment for our...
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The beginning of spring can be a magical time for children, especially here in the Chicago area. After months spent huddling indoors on frigid winter...
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When J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was published in 1997, kids weren't the only ones who were thrilled with the mega...
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