Upcoming events.
Open House
📅 Tuesday, July 14, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Explore our campus, meet members of our school community, and learn more about the Global Connection Academy experience.
🌿 Tuesday Community Day
Every Tuesday | Free & Open to the Community
At Global Connection Academy, we believe learning is even more meaningful when families and communities learn together.
Every Tuesday, our campus welcomes children, parents, grandparents, neighbors, and friends for a morning of joyful learning, creativity, and connection. Whether you're looking for a fun activity with your child, hoping to meet other families, or simply curious about our school, we'd love to welcome you.
🌸 Dance & Movement with Miss Lily
9:00–10:00 AM
Music • Movement • Creative Dance • Imaginative Play
Designed for children ages 3–8.
📚 Story & Craft Time
10:00–11:00 AM
Interactive Story Time • Hands-on Crafts • Songs • Games • Friendship
No registration required. Just come and enjoy!
🌱More Than a Weekly Program
Tuesday Community Day is one step toward our vision of creating a Living Lab for Human Potential & Rural Innovation—where families, educators, businesses, artists, and neighbors come together to learn, connect, and create new possibilities.
🍦 Thompson Community Pop-Up
Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Join us during Thompson Garage Sale Day for a fun, family-friendly stop at Global Connection Academy!
Take a break, enjoy a FREE ice cream, , and explore a variety of activities for children and families.
🤖 AI Leadership Series
For Business Owners, Executives & Organizational Leaders
Dates: June 30, July 14 & July 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry. Join fellow business owners, executives, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs for a practical three-part leadership series designed to help you identify and implement high-impact AI opportunities at every level of your organization.
Session 1 – Personal Productivity with AI
June 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Session 2 – Building an AI-Enabled Team
July 14 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Session 3 – Enterprise AI & Organizational Transformation
July 28 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Registration is required.
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
Celebrate 4th of July with GCA
Global Connection Academy is proud to participate in the July 4th celebration in Thompson Township, Ohio! Visit our booth on the town square, where you can meet some of our staff, students, and families. We’d love to connect with you, share more about our school, and celebrate this special day together!
Coffee Hour
Join us for the Chardon Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour at the Chardon Library.
OPEN HOUSE
Come start your morning with a warm welcome at Global Connection Academy!
Join us for an inspiring hour where you’ll meet our dedicated educators, explore our dynamic learning spaces, and learn how we help students grow, lead, and love learning.
Whether you're exploring options or ready to find the right fit, this is a great chance to ask questions, see our curriculum in action, and imagine your child thriving with us.
We look forward to meeting you!
Ohio STEM Innovation Summit
Global Connection Academy is thrilled to announce that on June 3, Jennifer Wysocki, our Director of Education, and Jennifer Sulecki, our Intermediate 1 Teacher, will be presenting at the prestigious Ohio STEM Innovation Summit in Columbus.
They will be showcasing our innovative school badge system and the exciting STEM projects that have been making a significant impact on student engagement and learning. This presentation is a wonderful opportunity to highlight how our unique approach fosters creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on experiences for students in the STEM fields. We look forward to sharing our journey and connecting with fellow educators at this inspiring event.
Kids Clothing Swap
Our first semi-annual Global Connection Academy Clothing Swap!
Drop off your used kids clothing before Thursday May 15th to the stash!
Clothes will be separated by size and are all FREE to the community!
OPEN HOUSE
Step inside Global Connection Academy and discover what makes our learning community so special.
Join us for an evening of exploration where you’ll meet our passionate educators, tour our vibrant classrooms, and get a firsthand look at how we empower students to thrive—preparing them not just for school, but for life.
Whether you’re just beginning your school search or ready to take the next step, this is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, experience our curriculum in action, and envision your child’s future with us.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
OPEN HOUSE
We hope you’ll join us to meet our staff, tour our school and classrooms, learn more about our curriculum, and ask any questions you might have.
MEET THE TEACHER ORIENTATION
For all of our currently enrolled students, come and meet the teachers, see the school and meet new friends!
PRESCHOOL ORIENTATION OPEN HOUSE
For our currently enrolled preschool students, join us for orientation to meet the staff, see the school and meet new friends!
GCA Immersive Experience Day
Register your student for our GCA Immersive Experience Day on Friday, May 10, 2024. Your student can sit in on classes and join our students for an in-depth “trial day” to see how they like life at GCA. Parents are invited for Q&A sessions, a scholarship workshop, and to get a firsthand glimpse at what makes GCA special. Register or get more information about GCA Immersive Experience Day by emailing us at: info@globalconnectionacademy.org.
May Community Open House
Thinking of enrolling at GCA but want more information? Come to our May community open house on Saturday, May 4 from 10-11:30 a.m.! Learn about our curriculum and class offerings, meet our staff, and tour our campus.
April Community Open House
Thinking of enrolling at GCA but want to learn more about us? Join us for our April Open House on Friday, April 19 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Learn about our curriculum and class offerings, meet our staff, and tour our campus.
Annual GCA Breakfast With Santa and Craft Show
GCA’s Annual Breakfast with Santa will be held at 16200 Burrows Rd. in Thompson on Saturday, December 16 at 9 a.m.
Student In-School Halloween Celebration
Students will be able to celebrate Halloween with peers during an in-school celebration.
Family Halloween Party
Our K-5 students are hosting a Halloween party for their families as well as the preschool students and families. They were tasked with designing invitations, coming up with games for different ages, activities, building their own trick-or-treat stations and planning refreshments.