Nearly 400 members of the Stephen Gaynor School community gathered at the New York Historical to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Co-Founder Yvette Siegel-Herzog. Through heartfelt speeches, stories, and song, attendees celebrated Yvette’s trailblazing contributions to education, her remarkable mentorship, and her enduring belief in the potential of every child.
Gaynor News Feed
The Joys of Southern Hospitality at December’s Breakfast My Way
The second Breakfast My Way of the year was held on December 18, and this time, the Gaynor community celebrated Southern cuisine!
Creating Warm Memories during Winter Concerts
The Winter Concerts were held on December 11 and 12, 2024. The Pink through Silver Clusters sang and performed skits centered around the theme of community.
Learning About One Another, Piece by Piece
Red Cluster students recently brought their study of identity to life with an engaging Identity Showcase. To illustrate their unique identities, each student created a puzzle made of six pieces, with each piece representing an important aspect of themselves.
Best-selling Author Brendan Kiely Visits the Blue Cluster
On November 22, Blue Cluster students in select reading groups were treated to a visit by Brendan Kiely, co-author of the novel All American Boys.
There’s a Book for Everyone at the Book Fair
The annual Stephen Gaynor School Book Fair was held on Thursday, November 21 in the PAC, in partnership with McNally Jackson Books, a local NYC bookstore.
Math Games and Gifts Guide 2024
Looking for educational and entertaining gift ideas this holiday season? The math specialists at Stephen Gaynor School have come together to curate a list of exceptional math games and resources for all ages and interests. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly games, activities for solo play, or options tailored to young children, this list has something for everyone.
Finding the Answer in Writing with Author Jacqueline Woodson
On November 14, Gaynor welcomed author Jacqueline Woodson! She spoke to our students about becoming an author, her inspiration, and her process of writing.
A Successful Day of Service 2024 with God’s Love We Deliver
November 11 marked Stephen Gaynor School’s annual Day of Service for 2024! This was Gaynor’s third year collaborating with God’s Love We Deliver, and this time volunteers helped package toiletries for God’s Love clients.
October’s Breakfast My Way Celebrates Greek Culture
October 23 marked the first Breakfast My Way of the 2024-25 school year! This breakfast’s hosts were Christine and Stavros Tsibiridis, parents of Penelope in the Blue Cluster, and they shared their Greek culture and dishes with the Gaynor community.