Over the past several months, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Tia Murkison has been working on building the Stephen Gaynor School Alumni Internship Program, which aims to launch in September 2023 with the new school year.
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Multisensory Phonics Fun!
Orange Cluster Co-Lead Teacher Jackie Kolbert was rocking out to her Spotify playlist when a song came on that immediately sparked a creative idea. To Ms. Kolbert, it was the perfect segue to a fun, multisensory phonics lesson.
An Epic Skate Night!
On February 15, several hundred members of the Gaynor community gathered at Chelsea Piers for Gaynor’s traditional Skate Night —
Sharing Lunar New Year Traditions at PA’s Breakfast My Way
On February 15, the North Cafeteria was once again covered in decorations and food was laid out in waiting for parents to arrive for the morning’s Breakfast My Way. Breakfast My Way is an event sponsored by the Parents’ Association to bring parents together to learn about the breakfast traditions, holidays, and cultures of their fellow Gaynor families.
From Learning to Leading: Gaynor’s Senior Educator Program
The Senior Educator Program is a way to retain great educators and develop long-term career paths that support the school’s overall curriculum goals. Mentors are instrumental in providing layered support for novice teachers, as well as modeling distributive leadership.
Finding the Right Preschool for Your Child
Finding the right preschool for your child is an important process for any parent, but finding the best preschool for a child with developmental or other delays can be particularly challenging. With so many preschools to choose from, how can you find the right fit for your child? Early intervention is key.
From Dorothea Lange to Degas: Green Cluster Researches Prominent Artists
In January, Green Cluster Room 703 held an artist research project gallery walk, where each student presented their research about an artist and the art they made inspired by them.
Ms. De Lancy’s Book Recommendations for Black History Month
February is Black History Month! To kick off this month of celebration and learning, Gaynor Librarian Ms. De Lancy provided some book recommendations for each division.
Spreading the Love at Day of Service
On January 29, over 400 members of the Stephen Gaynor School community gathered in the Performing Arts Center for the second-ever in person Day of Service. Students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff created over 1,000 greeting cards for the clients of God’s Love We Deliver.