On May 2, Stephen Gaynor School opened its doors to nearly 500 guests for its annual Relatives and Special Friends Day, a Gaynor tradition in which guests are welcomed into the school to witness Gaynor’s mission at work. From choral performances and an alumni panel, to a visit to the SMART Faire, visitors were in for a treat!
As part of the school’s ongoing efforts to promote literacy in the community, Gaynor has added a Little Free Library outside of our 89th Street entrance. Gaynor’s Yellow Cluster Community Service Club planned a special dedication ceremony for school administrators and City Council Member Gale Brewer. If you are in our neighborhood, please stop by and pick up or drop off a book!
In the rainbow of clusters at Stephen Gaynor School, the Pink Cluster holds a unique position. As the first cluster in the Lower School, Pink works as a bridge between Gaynor’s Early Childhood Program/Purple Cluster and the rest of the school.
As the Coordinator of Psychological Services, you may recognize Dr. Lauren Levenson from her parent talks at Gaynor, or her one-on-one work with students. But you may not have known that, aside from helping students navigate the minefield that is elementary school, Dr. Levenson’s biggest passion project at Gaynor is the social and emotional learning curriculum implemented throughout the school. As part of our “Five Questions With…” series, we sat down with Dr. Levenson to learn more about her work at Gaynor as a psychology specialist, and what her journey at Gaynor has meant to her.
At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.
