On Sunday, May 18, over 600 members of the Gaynor community came together for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and joy at the annual Spring Carnival. Current students and their families mingled with incoming families and faculty and staff families, as all enjoyed a variety of fun activities.
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Out for Delivery: a Letter from the Pink Cluster Post Office!
Thursday, May 15, marked the grand opening of the Pink Cluster Post Office! Taking place in the Yvette Siegel-Herzog Performing Arts Center (PAC), the Pink Cluster Post Office was full of visitors waiting their turn at different stations spread throughout the space, all with the goal of mailing letters to members of the Gaynor community.
Gaynor Students Amplify Their Voices at Dyslexia Advocacy Day in Albany
Stephen Gaynor School was honored to participate in the 10th Anniversary of Dyslexia Advocacy Day at the New York State Capitol in Albany on May 14, 2025. Among those who were Simone G., a Blue Cluster student, and Liora R., from the Silver Cluster, who represented Gaynor by sharing their personal journeys with dyslexia and how their experiences at Gaynor transformed their outlook on learning.
A Memorable Relatives and Special Friends Day!
On May 2, Stephen Gaynor School opened its doors to nearly 500 guests for its annual Relatives and Special Friends Day, a Gaynor tradition in which guests are welcomed into the school to witness Gaynor’s mission at work. From choral performances and an alumni panel, to a visit to the SMART Faire, visitors were in for a treat!
Spreading the Joy of Reading with Gaynor’s New Little Free Library
As part of the school’s ongoing efforts to promote literacy in the community, Gaynor has added a Little Free Library outside of our 89th Street entrance. Gaynor’s Yellow Cluster Community Service Club planned a special dedication ceremony for school administrators and City Council Member Gale Brewer. If you are in our neighborhood, please stop by and pick up or drop off a book!
Crossing the Bridge with Pink Cluster
In the rainbow of clusters at Stephen Gaynor School, the Pink Cluster holds a unique position. As the first cluster in the Lower School, Pink works as a bridge between Gaynor’s Early Childhood Program/Purple Cluster and the rest of the school.
Five Questions with… Dr. Lauren Levenson
As the Coordinator of Psychological Services, you may recognize Dr. Lauren Levenson from her parent talks at Gaynor, or her one-on-one work with students. But you may not have known that, aside from helping students navigate the minefield that is elementary school, Dr. Levenson’s biggest passion project at Gaynor is the social and emotional learning curriculum implemented throughout the school. As part of our “Five Questions With…” series, we sat down with Dr. Levenson to learn more about her work at Gaynor as a psychology specialist, and what her journey at Gaynor has meant to her.
Winter 2025 Gaynor Gazette
The Winter 2025 issue of the Gaynor Gazette is now available online. This issue’s cover features a beautiful tribute to Gaynor’s beloved co-founder Yvette Siegel-Herzog. Inside, you’ll be able to read all about the Celebration of Life held in her honor earlier this year.
NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition Features the R.E.A.D. Therapy Dog Program at Gaynor
Since 2017, Stephen Gaynor School has welcomed therapy dog Arrow and her owner, Susan Zizmor, to campus every week as part of the R.E.A.D. Therapy Dog program. This longstanding program has provided students with a unique opportunity to strengthen their literacy skills in a supportive and engaging way. This week, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt: Kids Edition visited Gaynor to profile the program and see how it works firsthand!
Culture in Motion with Dr. Drum
On February 20, members of the Gaynor community were invited to a special presentation, Cultura in Movimiento (Culture in Motion) with Jose Ortiz, also known as Dr. Drum. Presented by the BIPOC Family Affinity Group, this event celebrated Black History and Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Months by teaching the Gaynor community about the Puerto Rican music style “bomba,” and its African cultural roots.