Looking for educational and entertaining gift ideas this holiday season? The math specialists at Stephen Gaynor School have come together to curate a list of exceptional math games and resources for all ages and interests. Whether you’re searching for family-friendly games, activities for solo play, or options tailored to young children, this list has something for everyone.
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Finding the Answer in Writing with Author Jacqueline Woodson
On November 14, Gaynor welcomed author Jacqueline Woodson! She spoke to our students about becoming an author, her inspiration, and her process of writing.
A Successful Day of Service 2024 with God’s Love We Deliver
November 11 marked Stephen Gaynor School’s annual Day of Service for 2024! This was Gaynor’s third year collaborating with God’s Love We Deliver, and this time volunteers helped package toiletries for God’s Love clients.
October’s Breakfast My Way Celebrates Greek Culture
October 23 marked the first Breakfast My Way of the 2024-25 school year! This breakfast’s hosts were Christine and Stavros Tsibiridis, parents of Penelope in the Blue Cluster, and they shared their Greek culture and dishes with the Gaynor community.
Learning the Importance of Advocacy with Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon
On Wednesday, October 16, New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, along with Gaynor alum and Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for Asm. Simon, Stephanie Brown ’13, visited Gaynor to speak about advocacy at the state and local level, and the importance of students learning to advocate for themselves and their learning difference.
Announcing the Passing of Our Beloved Co-Founder Yvette Siegel-Herzog
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Co-Founder Yvette Siegel-Herzog, a visionary educator and Co-Founder of Stephen Gaynor School. Yvette died on October 1, 2024, at home surrounded by family, at the age of 100.
Read, Watch, and Listen to Learn More About Learning Differences!
October is Learning Difference Awareness Month! Members of our faculty and staff are helping to build awareness about language-based learning differences/ADHD by sharing their favorite books, articles, podcasts, documentaries, websites, and more. We invite you to explore their recommendations!
Ms. De Lancy’s Book Recs for Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of Gaynor’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gaynor Librarian Dionne De Lancy made a list of books that she recommends to our students and families.
Five Questions With… Wendy Peters
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Facilities Service Manager Wendy Peters has been on the Facilities team at Gaynor for 16 years, and has seen the school go through all kinds of changes, both architecturally and culturally. We sat down with Wendy for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series, and learned more about her history with the school from the perspective of a staff member, and how deep her love of Gaynor is.
Celebrating Employee Milestones
During the Summer Institute, Gaynor held a celebration to honor faculty and staff members who reached key milestones in their years of service. Continuing the newly established tradition from the previous year, milestones were divided into “clusters” to mimic the educational journey of Gaynor students.