The Gaynor Gators represented their school well this week! The girls’ volleyball team came away with a win in 3 sets against Geneva School on Wednesday (25-16, 25-17, and 15-7). When asked about the team’s performance, Coach Mashawn Butler exclaimed, “Victory!” Read more about volleyball, soccer, and cross country highlights from the week.
Gaynor News Feed
Gaynor Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021 is on Monday, October 11, and Gaynor teachers are helping their students learn about and honor the holiday.
Going Greek: A Green Cluster Multisensory Social Studies Lesson
Green Cluster students in Room 701 kicked off their study of Ancient Greece by learning new vocabulary, note taking, and 3D map making.
Students Have an Apple-solute Blast in Multisensory Science Lesson
Purple Cluster students in Head Teacher Kristin Paresi and Assistant Teacher Reshmi Nair’s class had their own apple adventure this year.
This Week in Gaynor Sports – September 27 – October 1
It was an exciting week for the Gaynor Gators, with the game and meet schedule in full swing. Soccer Coach Andrew Prasarn said it was, “…a great way to start the season, though the highlight for the students might have been stepping on the bus for the first time and enjoying the camaraderie of traveling together as a team and proudly representing Stephen Gaynor School outside the building!”
October is Learning Difference Awareness Month – Resources for Parents
October is Learning Difference/Learning Disability Awareness Month. Learning differences may take many forms, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and executive functioning issues. Many parents ask, what are the signs of learning differences in children, and how can I help my child be successful?
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
To help your Gaynor Gator observe the month and learn more about the Hispanic Americans who helped shape our country, Librarian Dionne De Lancy has provided age-appropriate book recommendations for different clusters.
Five Questions With… Kristi Evans
Walking through the halls at Gaynor, you may hear some “o-o-o’s” and “a-a-a’s.” Those aren’t monkeys you’re hearing — they’re students working on their vowel sounds and getting valuable reading practice with Reading Specialist Kristi Evans. Kristi has always wanted to be an educator, and she loves being able to positively impact students at Gaynor. We sat down with Kristi for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series to learn more about why she loves helping children read and what she’s passionate about outside of the classroom.
Five Questions With… Jenna Konstantine
Get to know Jenna Konstantine, a Green Cluster Head Teacher and a participant in the New York Times Teaching Project!
Celebrating the Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 closed out their unprecedented career at Gaynor with an unprecedented graduation ceremony at Icahn Stadium at Randall’s Island on Friday, June 11.