The idea of demolishing CMS and dispersing students to expanded EMS and WMS middle schools did not go down well. Parkway received only a mention. Continue Reading →
Feedback Is Plentiful on Greenwich Schools Facilities 15-Year, $750,000,000 Plan
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Dr. Jill Gildea
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Public Input on Cardinal Field Upgrades Focuses on Access Road, Ice Rink, Maintenance
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In the first half of a double header public input session, residents asked questions about upgrades to Cardinal field. Representatives from the Milbrook Association asked about traffic flow from proposed access road. GAF asked about ice rink on tennis courts in off season. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Central Middle School, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, KG&D Architects
BOE Approves Gildea’s Start/End Time Creative Solution for GHS: The “Opportunity Block”
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Dr. Gildea proposed a creative solution to the “pain points” in this year’s new GHS start/end times. The idea of a non-rotating “opportunity block” at the end of the day would allow athletes to leave for games without missing a core academic subject. Most of the board members reacted very favorably. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Gaetane Francis, Dr. Jill Gildea, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe, Lauren Rabin
Letter: If Headmaster Believes Science on Start Time, He Should Not Recommend 8:15am Start
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“If Mr. Winters doesn’t want to call the science into question, he shouldn’t recommend an 8:15am start time. What’s clear is that he is bowing to pressure from a minority of parents who are putting the interest of athletes ahead of the general student population.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Jonathan Perloe, School Start Time
Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.
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After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alissa Landberg, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greg Goldstein, Jennifer Dayton
Newly Formed Superintendent’s Start/Dismissal Time Steering Committee Exchanges Thoughts
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“This shouldn’t be polarizing. It should be done without throwing out the science of sleep. I fear this will bee seen in the context of a political movement. We’re honoring the science of sleep, but realizing some small adjustments could make a big difference – we will not surrender or retreat.” – GHS headmaster Chris Winters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Carol Sutton, Chief James Heavey, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Gus Lindine
Greenwich Schools Community Service Awards Shine a Light on Extraordinary Students
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In addition to awards for students at all the elementary, middle schools and GHS students – one in each of the five houses – the Fleishman Award for Community Service, which WMS principal called “The Ernie,” went to René Lapointe Jameson. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Brigid Barry, Dana Tulotta, David Walko, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Ernest Fleishman
Greenwich Schools Superintendent Issues Message on Parkland Tragedy
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“We want to assure you that we employ proactive strategies to minimize the risk of a horrific event such as the one in Florida from occurring, and prepare carefully in case we are faced with a crisis event.” – Dr. Jill Gildea, Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, gun safety, gun violence, Parkland Florida
Greenwich United Way Community Planning Council: Youth: A Conversation with Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jill Gildea
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Dr. Gildea said early intervention and access to high-quality pre-school are critical to narrowing the achievement gap. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Volunteering, David Rabin, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Schools, Greenwich United Way
Sherr out; Bernstein In as Chair of Board of Education. GHS Neighbors Balk at Litigation, Say GHS is “Maxed Out”
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The Board of Education has two new members, the result of the Nov 7 election. On Nov 27, the board voted on new officers, including a new chair, new vice chari and secretary. Continue Reading →