Using poetry, beats, and creativity, a group of Silver Cluster students put their musical skills to the test to inspire and uplift others.
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POW! Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Gaynor’s Superheroes
Look up at the sky — what’s that? It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Gaynor superheroes! In honor of the strength and resilience Gaynor faculty, staff, and students showed during the past year, the school celebrated its first Superhero Day on Thursday, March 18.
From the PA’s DEI Committee: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Members of Gaynor’s Parent Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee continue the series of monthly updates centered on personal reflections and resources for parents. This month’s entry celebrating Women’s History Month comes from PA President Megan Hogan.
Welcome to Syllable Town! A Multisensory Reading Activity
In a town created by Red Cluster students, all of the houses are occupied by different types of syllables, and it’s all to help students learn about the six types of syllables and their characteristics.
Early Childhood Students Reflect on the Role of the President
Students in the Early Childhood program learned about the role of the president and then used their knowledge to perform different multisensory activities.
Open for Business! Multisensory and Project-Based Learning in the Red Cluster
In order to help students practice their math skills, two Red Cluster teachers opened up a “mall” as a multisensory and project-based learning activity.
The Importance of Student Advocacy
A virtual talk, titled “Empowering Students to Self-Advocate: Student Advocacy at Stephen Gaynor School,” was hosted by Director of Psychology Clare Cosentino and Director of Placement & Student Advocacy Erica Kasindorf this week. During the event, graduating Blue Cluster students gave insight into the Student Advocacy curriculum while reflecting on their own journeys.
Red Cluster Students “Travel” to Brooklyn
Red Cluster students became Brooklyn locals this week, giving out recommendations on which sights to see.
Creating Change, One Penny at a Time
This week was Gaynor’s Virtual Service Week, and in the spirit of giving, one Green Cluster class set out to create change — literally.
From the PA’s DEI Committee: Celebrating Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year! February 12, 2021, marks the start of the Year of the Ox. Katherine Yang, mother of Lauren Chan in the Green Cluster, shared how her family celebrates the many customs and traditions during the 16 day celebration of Lunar New Year.