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.
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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.
“G” is for Gaynor Pride at February’s Breakfast My Way
On February 12, the Gaynor community celebrated the first Breakfast My Way of 2025 with the theme of Gaynor Pride!
Students Advocate for Themselves and Others in the EC and Red Clusters
During the month of January, students in the Early Childhood program (Purple Cluster) and in the Red Cluster worked together to explore the themes of activism and “speaking up” on behalf of others. Stephen Gaynor School’s mission reads, in part, “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.” That philosophy is apparent throughout the school, from our youngest students in the Purple Cluster to our oldest students in the Blue Cluster.
Gathering in Gratitude to Celebrate Yvette Siegel-Herzog’s Life and Legacy
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.
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.