As we move further into spring and the beginning of May, Gaynor students continued to showcase their creativity and ingenuity in the classroom. From special guests, to campouts, to magazine publishing, to game shows and more, find out what happened this week at Virtual Gaynor!
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Distance Learning Roundup, Part 2
As we continue the school year virtually, students and teachers have found fun and creative ways to stay engaged and connected, even without a physical classroom. From building bridges to creating works of art to asking thoughtful questions, Gaynor students showed they can shine no matter the circumstances.
Students Learn the Meaning and Importance of Ramadan
This week, Silver Cluster students discussed the holy month of Ramadan and what it means in the Muslim community.
Here’s to the Earth: Students Find Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Though it may have been done virtually, the Gaynor community continued their tradition of celebrating Earth Day, together.
Students show gratitude for healthcare workers
Throughout this month, Gaynor students were able to learn more about the experiences of healthcare workers during the pandemic, while also expressing their appreciation for all that they do.
“Dear Future Me” — Letters from a Pandemic
Change is constant, and this will eventually be a distant memory, but what would we want our future selves to know about this time?
The Art of Staying Connected
With the transition to distance learning, Gaynor’s art teachers found creative ways to incorporate items students had at home to make lessons more hands-on and immersive, keeping students connected despite the distance.
This Math Class is Making Us Hungry
Even though we are not able to dine in restaurants in real life these days, Caroline Sugg’s Green Cluster math group imagined some decadent creations for a recent math lesson. Each student was tasked with envisioning a new restaurant, and creating a themed menu including beverages, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, with prices for each item.
Distance Learning Roundup
Students successfully navigated their first full week of distance learning at Gaynor, and teachers found numerous ways to incorporate education and fun in their virtual classrooms. Read more to find out what activities different clusters did this week.
A Multisensory Approach to Distance Learning
One of the hallmarks of a Gaynor education is the multisensory approach used in all subjects. The use of visual, tactile, auditory, and kinesthetic senses helps students better understand and retain the concepts they are learning. But how to incorporate multisensory techniques while Gaynor students are learning remotely?