Gaynor News Feed

From the PA’s DEI Committee: Celebrating Black 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 Black History Month comes from Traci Lester.

Creativity Abounds in the Blue Cluster

The artistic talents of many Blue Cluster students were on display in their culminating Blue Cluster Visual Arts Show. “Walk” through the art gallery to see their creativity!

Five Questions With… Dionne De Lancy

Get to know Dionne De Lancy, Gaynor’s School Librarian!

Poet Amanda Gorman Inspires Gaynor Students

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman inspired many last Wednesday after she read her poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Blue Cluster Head Teacher Rebecca Felt was also inspired to create lessons in English, self-advocacy, and social emotional learning for her students.

Greek Gods and Goddesses Come to Life in Multisensory Project

A group of Green Cluster students brought Greek gods and goddesses to life last week through research and presentations.

From the PA’s DEI Committee: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Members of Gaynor’s Parent Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee are beginning a series of monthly updates centered on personal reflections and resources for parents. This month’s entry comes from Nina Norwood.

Winter Distance Learning Roundup

As the third week of distance learning comes to a close and Winter Break swiftly approaches, find out what some Gaynor classes have been up to.

Ms. De Lancy Brings Warmth to a Cold Night with Wintry Stories

On Wednesday, December 9, Librarian Dionne De Lancy brought much-needed warmth to a chilly evening by welcoming over 75 members of the Gaynor community into her home (virtually) for milk, cookies, and storytime. 

From Stallions to Students: Ten Years After the Purchase of Claremont Stables

Ten years ago, Stephen Gaynor School purchased the then-vacant Claremont Stables building to house the Early Childhood Program and the Middle School, with plans for a theater on the lower level. Read more about the storied home and training center for horses and how it has become an integral part of the school today.

Green Cluster Students Pitch Inventions to a Shark

In a show of ingenuity, a group of Green Cluster students presented their finest inventions to a man famous for being an entrepreneur, an investor, a politician, a Shark — “Mr. Wonderful,” Kevin O’Leary.