A “Going Green on Halloween” carnival on Sat., Oct. 31 was hours-long entertainment for students in local elementary schools, alumnae families, and Camp Kaleidoscope summer campers. The inaugural event, concluding a week of Robin Hood fundraising fun, featured a costume parade, storytelling, cookie decorating, tie-dye making, bowling and face painting, as well as hot dogs, chips, and ice cream for the hungry parents.

Local businesses such as Mercatinos, Good Dog, and Pino Gelato were on hand to supplement the many food choices from student-run booths that offered French crepes and caramel apples. Many local GPS alumnae were in attendance, with children in princess and pirate themed attire. Those in the market for a small bowl of goldfish or a chance at an embroidered pillow shopped alongside students looking for good used clothing at a booth sponsored by the GPS Student Council. GPS Headmaster Randy Tucker was spotted designing a beaded bracelet, and history teacher David Cook joined other moms and dads in showing their small children the way through an inflatable obstacle course.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Take Root Chattanooga, Green Spaces Chattanooga, and Kiva, an international micro-financing organization.