On February 11, members of the Gaynor community gathered for Breakfast My Way, honoring Black History Month. The breakfast was hosted by LaTanya Phelps, mother of Ridwan in the Yellow Cluster, with soul food provided by Melba’s Restaurant.
On January 15, Silver Cluster students explored what it means to see a “linguistic play” with Teaching Artists from New Victory Theatre, in anticipation of their visit to the theatre later in the month to see BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play. The workshop prepared students for the show by introducing them to the creator of the piece, her background, and offering a peek of the elements they would later experience during the performance.
Three of Gaynor’s Blue Cluster students have been recognized by the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards! Leila F. received a Silver Key in Short Story; Sam M. received an Honorable Mention in Speculative Fiction; and Shalev S. received a Gold Key in Memoir, a Silver Key in Poetry, and an Honorable Mention in Poetry and Flash Fiction.
On December 17, parents, students, and other members of the Gaynor community gathered in the North Cafeteria to celebrate Nepali culture at Breakfast My Way. The breakfast was hosted by Kieran Hartsough and Barun Mathema, parents of Avi in the Silver Cluster.
At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.
