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Starting April 6 there will be a series of community info sessions where “Bell Time options” will be presented. There will be opportunity for discussion. The Superintendent makes his recommendation on May 12 at North Street School. After a second set of Community Engagement Sessions on May 23 and 24, the Board of Education will vote on the Superintendent’s recommendation on June 14, 2016, 7:00 pm at New Leb. Continue Reading →
Social media is becoming a significant part of the college admissions process. One expert advises that beyond having a clean digital footprint, teens as young as 14 should use LinkedIn and YouTube as tools to build a positive online presence and up their chances during the college admissions process. Continue Reading →
The Byram Shubert Library is taking children on a scientific journey this Spring School Vacation Week. Continue Reading →
First Presbyterian Church Nursery School is now enrolling students in its Pre-K program for the 2016-2017 school year.
The program, Bridges to Learning, offers a rich and challenging curriculum in a nurturing, loving environment. The class includes between 8 and 12 students with two experienced teachers. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 1:55 pm; doors open at 8:30am for drop-off with class starting at 9:00am. Continue Reading →
After graduating from Greenwich High School last spring, Valerie Calcosz knew she wanted a gap year experience involving travel to more than one destination. After an exhaustive search she found Adventures Cross Country (ARCC) and recently returned from a 3-month gap program that took her to Vietnam, Cambodia and China. Continue Reading →
Friday afternoons are always busy at Zaniac Greenwich because the class schedule accommodates students from private schools in town that have half days. Last Friday was a bit different as the campus was already buzzing by 10:00am. Camilla Gazal and Flavia Naslausky, owners of Zaniac Greenwich and several other thriving campuses in Connecticut and New York, explained that Stanwich School students were enjoying a pizza party and time with instructors while their school held its parent-teacher conferences. Students flocked to Jun Seung Lee and Jack Corrigan, both Greenwich High School graduates who attend college locally, and campus manager, Laura Finn. Everyone is smiling. Continue Reading →
The Greenwich United Way free Information and referrals program, Community Answers, provides most current Information for Town residents. Continue Reading →
Whitby School showed off its state of the art new athletic center on its inaugural day. The school had literally outgrown the original 1970s athletic center. Four years ago, the school enrolled 392 students. Today enrollment is at 450, with the strongest re-enrollment of the history of the school. Continue Reading →
Marijuana use amongst teens and young adults continues to rise. Why? There are a number of reasons but one of the contributing factors is low perception of risk. In this discussion, you will have an opportunity to hear the facts, engage in discussion and have a better understanding of the marijuana of today. Continue Reading →
Ron Campbell, the legendary illustrator and creator of the Beatles cartoon, animator of Scooby-Doo, Jetsons, Smurfs, Rugrats, Flinstones, Ninja Turtles and more will be painting live at C. Parker Gallery this weekend. Continue Reading →