The Weekly Raider
November 10, 2020
 
SCHOOL NEWS AND UPDATES
 
 



Fall Student-Athletes Shine
in the Classroom 
One of the five pillars of our Athletic Department is academic achievement, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight the academic efforts of our fall sports student-athletes. The combined GPA for all fall varsity teams was an outstanding 3.65. The top girls' team GPA was recorded by girls' golf with a cumulative GPA of 3.97, while the top boys' team GPA for fall 2020 was recorded by boys' cross country with a combined mark of 3.83.
 



Faculty Spotlight:
Mr. Giraldez P '23 '25
Each week through our Faculty Spotlight series, we invite our community members to get to know Gulliver Prep teachers across every division. Last week, we introduced Lower School’s Mrs. Grass and this week, our Faculty Spotlight features Mr. Antonio Giraldez P '23 '25, Middle School Social Studies Faculty. Click on the button to discover Mr. Giraldez's favorite thing about Gulliver, the last book he read, his hidden talent, and more.
 
 

SK Writing Reflections
Last week, SK students in Ms. Maruchi’s class learned how to reflect on their writing and explain their process. During class workshops, students are usually paired with partners. However, since we are limiting contact, students discussed their work with their stuffed animals instead! They explained why they chose their topic, pointed out something that was tricky to do, discussed their writing process and thoughts behind their stories, and highlighted what they were proud of.
 
 


5 Questions with Sedrick Irvin, Jr.
Running back Sedrick Irvin, Jr., ‘23 is making moves on the field and in the classroom, as he boasts a 3.94 GPA and is rated by 24/7 Sports as one of the top 100 football student-athletes in the country for the Class of 2023. A leader on and off the field, he looks to lead Gulliver Prep deep into the postseason this year, as the Raiders kick off FHSAA playoff action at Monsignor Pace this Friday, November 13. Click on the button to learn more about Sedrick, including his greatest influence, his advice to younger athletes, and more.
 
 


Primary & Lower School Parent Chat Series with Laura Sharp
Primary and Lower School Counselor, Laura Sharp, will once again offer a parent chat series this year. These virtual chats will focus on the social-emotional, developmental, and academic growth of a child’s experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The first presentation, "The Importance of Staying Connected When it is Hard to Be Connected," will be held Monday, November 16, at 9:00 a.m. If you are a Primary or Lower School parent interested in attending, click on the button to RSVP.
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
Middle School
Athletics

 

 
Wednesday, November 11
Girls' and Boys' Swimming vs. Carrollton/Westminster Christian, 4:00 p.m., Aquatic Center, Upper School Campus

Boys' Golf at Wolverine Classic #3, 1:00 p.m., Miccosukee Golf Course

Thursday, November 12
JV and Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Palmer Trinity, 3:00/4:15 p.m., Marian C. Krutulis PK-8 Campus

Tuesday, November 17
Girls' Soccer vs. Palmer Trinity, 4:00 p.m., Marian C. Krutulis PK-8 Campus

All events are subject to change.
 
 
 
Upper School
Athletics

 

 
Wednesday, November 11
National Signing Day, 3:40 p.m., Blue Dungeon, Upper School Campus

Varsity Girls' Weightlifting at Marathon, 5:00 p.m., Virtual

Thursday, November 12
JV Girls' Soccer vs. St. Brendan, 3:00 p.m., Sean Taylor '01 Memorial Field, Upper School Campus

Friday, November 13
Varsity Boys' and Girls' Cross Country at FHSAA State Championships, 10:20/10:55 a.m., Apalachee Regional Park (Tallahassee, FL)

JV and Varsity Boys' Soccer vs. Ransom Everglades, 3:00/4:15 p.m., Sean Taylor '01 Memorial Field, Upper School Campus

Varsity Football at FHSAA Regional Quarterfinal vs. Monsignor Pace, 7:30 p.m., Monsignor Pace

Saturday, November 14
Varsity Girls' and Boys' Swimming at FHSAA State Championships, 9:00 a.m., Sailfish Splash Waterpark (Stuart, FL)

All events are subject to change.
 
 
School and Parent
Events

 

 
Monday, November 9-Sunday, November 22
PK-8 Virtual Book Fair

Wednesday, November 11
Parent Mindfulness Training, 8:45 a.m., Virtual

National Honor Society for Dance Arts Induction Ceremony, 6:00 p.m., Virtual

Monday, November 16
Primary/Lower School Parent Chat with Laura Sharp, 9:00 a.m., Virtual

Monday, November 16 & Tuesday, November 17
Upper School (Grades 9-12) Picture Day

Tuesday, November 17
Parent Mindfulness Training, 8:45 a.m., Virtual

IB Sophomore Information Session, 7:00 p.m., Virtual

All events are subject to change.
 
 
 
 
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