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Smart Thinking in the SMART Lab

The fifth floor of the South Building is home to one of Gaynor’s most unique spaces — the SMART Lab. The area brings together science, math, art, and technology to foster a variety of multidisciplinary and multi sensory projects, from video production to 3D printing. When Gaynor moved to the pod model last year, the SMART Lab itself was turned into a classroom, and while the physical space was not available to all students, the techniques and strategies of the SMART Lab were still used throughout the school. However, this year, the SMART Lab is back to its old self, and is welcoming students and their ingenuity.

Orange Cluster Students Get Cirrus About Weather

Orange Cluster students in Science Teacher Lindsey Rappaport’s class became meteorologists this week as part of a greenscreen augmented reality project.

Gaynor Students are Roaring into the Year of the Tiger

Students from the EC through the Blue Cluster marked the start of the Year of the Tiger by learning about Lunar New Year traditions and customs on February 1.

Green Cluster Students Put Themselves in Others’ Shoes

Before Winter Break, Green Cluster students thought about what it means to stand in someone else’s shoes.

Orton-Gillingham and Wordle – A Perfect Match

Everyone seems to be playing Wordle these days. Gaynor’s reading curriculum is based on the Orton–Gillingham approach, and we had a theory that our OG-trained faculty members might have some helpful hints for Wordle players. So we asked them if they thought they had an advantage due to their knowledge of OG patterns and theory. Check out their responses and maybe find some Wordle tips for yourself!

Blue Cluster Creates Lenape Land Acknowledgement

The Blue Cluster crafted a land acknowledgement statement, which recognizes indigenous peoples’ presence and their connection with the land. The statement honors the Lenape tribe, and has action steps we can all take to continue to further their legacy. It is now shown prominently on the school’s website for all visitors to see.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, teachers and students took a closer look at some of the activist’s most influential speeches, his legacy, and the civil rights movement.

Greeking Out: Green Cluster Students Explore Ancient Artifacts at the Met

A group of Green Cluster students stepped outside Gaynor’s doors to explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week as part of their study on Ancient Greece.

Conjunction Junction (Yellow Cluster’s Version)

One Yellow Cluster class decided to make their own version of the popular Schoolhouse Rock song “Conjunction Junction.” Check out their music video!

Breakfast My Way: Sharing Food and Conversation with the PA

The Parents’ Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted the first “Breakfast My Way” event for Gaynor parents on Tuesday, December 14.