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Read the latest edition of the Gaynor Gazette, listen to the Gator Gab Podcast, or explore our growing video library. From school events and student experiences to developments in education and research, this space reflects the ideas shaping how students learn, grow, and thrive at Gaynor and beyond.
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The Gaynor Gazette is Stephen Gaynor School’s annual magazine, celebrating the stories, voices, and moments that define our community. Each issue highlights student experiences, faculty insights, alumni updates, and the shared commitment to joyful, individualized learning that brings Gaynor to life.
Discover upcoming opportunities to engage with our community, explore our programs, and see how our approach comes to life. From open houses to workshops and special events, each experience offers a meaningful look at learning at Gaynor.
Join us for GAYNOR: WHERE WE ARE & WHERE WE’RE GOING; Our Annual State of the School Community Evening on November 16. Reception begins at 6:00, with the program beginning at 6:35 pm. Hear how a Gaynor education evolves as students grow, how support changes, independence and academic expectations increase, and students are prepared for what comes next. RSVP is required.
This collaborative event between Gaynor’s Psychology and Technology teams will be an interactive discussion focused on building a safe, balanced digital environment for our students. “Working Together to Support Digital Wellness” is tailored for families across all clusters and will feature an insightful presentation, a hands-on workshop, and collaborative conversations. RSVP is required.
Join Director of Primary Division, Rebecca Jurow, and Dr. Lauren Levenson, Director of Psychological Services, for the next installment of the Parenting Toolkit Series. This series is an interactive workshop primarily for parents of children aged three to ten to learn positive behavioral parenting strategies. The topic of this meeting is Developing an Effective Behavior Plan.
As your children enter the tween years, it remains important for parents to be equipped with strategies, within a collaborative community, to handle this transition. Entering the Tween Years, Part 2 is hosted by Director of Lower Division Donna Logue and the Coordinator of Psychological Services Dr. Lauren Levenson, and serves as the follow-up to the Yellow Cluster meeting on Orientation Day.
Join us for GAYNOR: WHERE WE ARE & WHERE WE’RE GOING; Our Annual State of the School Community Evening on November 16. Reception begins at 6:00, with the program beginning at 6:35 pm. Hear how a Gaynor education evolves as students grow, how support changes, independence and academic expectations increase, and students are prepared for what comes next. RSVP is required.
Gator Gab, Stephen Gaynor School’s companion podcast to the school's weekly newsletter, Gaynor Notes, is back for Season 5! The podcast delivers news to the Gaynor community, along with special episodes that explore learning differences, education, and community voices.
Listeners are invited to tune in to Gator Gab on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and experience thoughtful conversations and insights from educators, experts, and members of the Gaynor community.
This episode features a clip from Legacy Women's performance during Gaynor Celebrates Nuestra Comunidad on October 15. There are a lot of events coming up in November! Hear about PA Affinity Groups, State of the School, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and more.
Stay tuned to the end for a fun surprise! In this episode, hear about the celebration for the 20th anniversary of Stephen Gaynor School's Community Learning Center, upcoming events in November, and final reminders for our costume policy and interscholastic athletics.
This episode includes a section of Gaynor's Parent Talk with NCLD held on October 8— hear from Lindsay Kubatzky about the most important thing that parents/guardians of students with learning differences can do for their children. This episode also has information for upcoming events and important reminders.
This episode features a special clip from author Daryl Cobb's visit to Gaynor on October 6 for the Purple through Red Clusters! Keep listening for LD Awareness Month news, and reminders of upcoming events.
In this episode you'll hear about how Gaynor is celebrating Learning Difference Awareness Month, events coming up in October (spoiler alert: there are a lot!), and registration reminders for After School and Interscholastic Athletics.
This episode features Gaynor's Director of Outreach and Innovation, Emily Barnes! Emily joins Megan to speak about Learning Difference Awareness Month in October. Also in this episode: After School, Fall Conferences, and upcoming events.
Explore videos that highlight life at Gaynor, from classroom learning and student experiences to special events, community stories, and the people who make our school unique.
At Gaynor, we’re always exploring new ways to support students’ growth through engaging, meaningful experiences. As part of that work, our faculty are developing digital games that reinforce key academic skills in creative, student-centered ways. These tools are designed to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and make learning both accessible and fun.
A playful math game designed to build fact fluency in an engaging and unexpected way. Students practice core math skills while designing cozy interior spaces for their feline friends, combining problem-solving with creativity to make learning feel rewarding and fun.
Inspired by fast-paced arcade games, Syllable Slice helps students strengthen reading skills by breaking words into syllables. As players slice words apart, they build phonological awareness and decoding skills in an interactive, high-energy environment.
