April 18 marked the grand opening of this year’s SMART Faire, an event facilitated by the Technology Department to showcase the innovative projects that students have been working on throughout the year.
In April, members of the Gaynor community gathered in the EC Garden for the first Breakfast My Way of 2024, celebrating Eid al-Fitr and African Muslim traditions.
Dr. Debra Kroll, an oculoplastic surgeon, gave a presentation to Blue Cluster students about safely experiencing the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 in New York City. She emphasized the importance of using certified eclipse glasses to prevent permanent eye damage and provided safety tips such as finding a safe viewing spot and avoiding looking directly at the sun without protection.
On April 3, the current cast and crew of the upcoming spring musical were treated to a unique experience — a visit from Gaynor alumni who were active participants in the school’s theater program. Moderated by Gaynor faculty Abby Shuppy and Meredith Akins, the goal of the panel was to talk about the alums’ current theater experiences and their past experience in the musicals at Gaynor, and to answer questions from the students participating in this year’s Gaynor musical, The Sound of Music.
A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
