Members of the Class of 2024 are now officially Gaynor alumni, after a Graduate Breakfast and Graduation Ceremony celebrating their accomplishments and their time at Gaynor.
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Capturing “Pure Magic” — Stephen Gaynor School’s New Mission Statement
On June 5, 2024, the Stephen Gaynor School Board of Trustees approved a new mission statement for the school. Read on to learn about the yearlong process to review and revise Gaynor’s mission.
Names, Not Numbers Honors Holocaust Survivors
Blue Cluster students in the Names, Not Numbers elective film the oral histories of Holocaust survivors. The year-long elective project culminates in a premiere of the final film in the Yvette Siegel-Herzog Performing Arts Center.
Coming Together to Celebrate Pride at Breakfast My Way
The final Breakfast My Way of the school year was held on June 5, and was a celebration of Pride Month. The breakfast was attended by parents, students, and trustees, and featured delicious rainbow bagels. Breakfast My Way is an event sponsored by the Parents’ Association DEI Committee to bring parents together to learn about the breakfast traditions, holidays, and cultures of their fellow Gaynor families.
Enhancing Student Outcomes Through Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies
Since its founding in 1962, a hallmark of Stephen Gaynor School has been the individualized, multi-sensory, evidence-based approach at the core of the school’s curriculum. Evidence-based practices are backed by rigorous, high-standard research, replicated with positive outcomes and backed by their effects on student outcomes. They provide specific approaches and programs that improve student performance. Learn more about Gaynor’s evidence-based approaches here.
AI Monster Patrol: Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Language Skills
Yellow Cluster Head Teacher Orik Reiback recently completed a project with his reading group that used AI tools to unlock students’ creativity and enhance their written language skills.
Gaynor Rockin’ Gala 2024: An Incredible Experience!
On May 13, 2024, the Gaynor community came together for the Gaynor Rockin’ Gala at Brooklyn Bowl, an event combining support of Stephen Gaynor School with amazing food, great company, and live music in a once-in-a-lifetime show with legendary artists.
Art Meets Technology at the 2024 SMART Faire
April 18 marked the grand opening of this year’s SMART Faire, an event facilitated by the Technology Department to showcase the innovative projects that students have been working on throughout the year.
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr and African Muslim Traditions at Breakfast My Way
In April, members of the Gaynor community gathered in the EC Garden for the first Breakfast My Way of 2024, celebrating Eid al-Fitr and African Muslim traditions.
How to Experience the Solar Eclipse Safely with Dr. Debra Kroll
Dr. Debra Kroll, an oculoplastic surgeon, gave a presentation to Blue Cluster students about safely experiencing the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 in New York City. She emphasized the importance of using certified eclipse glasses to prevent permanent eye damage and provided safety tips such as finding a safe viewing spot and avoiding looking directly at the sun without protection.