On Monday, students learned about the importance of giving back during assemblies in preparation for the school’s upcoming Day of Service on Sunday, January 29. This year, the school is partnering with NYC nonprofit God’s Love We Deliver.
Students from the Early Childhood through Blue Cluster are learning about the traditions of Lunar New Year, one of the most important holidays of the year in cultures that observe the lunisolar calendar.
Monday, January 16 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and students across all divisions spent time learning about Dr. King’s philosophy and teaching, important speeches, and his impact on the civil rights movement. The students also discussed their personal connections to his words, and how they can continue to spread his ideas throughout their community.
Last year, a new classroom paradigm was piloted in a select few classrooms at Gaynor, and as of January 2023, Gaynor has four classrooms using the Co-Lead Teacher Model. The Co-Lead Teacher Model involves two experienced teachers working together in the same classroom. They plan lessons together and teach together to support the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of their students.
A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
