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The Junior League of Greenwich is providing training for teen volunteers to participate in Positively More! Also, The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) Seeks Community Grant Applicants. Junior League of Greenwich President Elect Sue Rogers explains, “We look to identify local groups on an annual basis that are making a difference in our community through initiatives and high impact programs.” Continue Reading →
The founder of A Bloc of Writers, Michele Turk, a journalist and editor, works with college-bound high school students to guide them on their essay writing. “Everyone has a story,” she said. “It’s about telling a good story. It should be compelling and reveal something about you.” Continue Reading →
During Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, Greenwich High School student government leader Spencer Faragasso, who has been careful not to speak on behalf of all GHS students on the issue of school start times, finally spoke up.
“We need our rest. It’s as simple as that,” he said. “Too many students fall asleep in class or are so tired that they can’t even pay attention to the lessons being given to them.” Continue Reading →
Cub Scout Fun Day coincided with “The Ordeal,” a weekend long challenge where scouts don’t talk, eat a scant amount, and perform physical chores around Camp Seton. The Ordeal was set to culminate with a ceremony on Saturday night. Continue Reading →
A conspiracy in Stamford meant money and pictures were collected and wired to China where fake driver’s licenses were manufactured. Stamford Police warn that the purpose of the falsified licenses is for underage youth to obtain alcohol and enter bars. If a youth is found in possession of a falsified license they could be charged with Forgery 2nd, which is a Class D felony. Continue Reading →
Dr. McKersie outlined a very aggressive timeline for a possible delayed start time at GHS, but emphasized that ultimately the decision will be made by the Board of Education. “Anyone who says I’m dragging my heels on this is wrong,” the Superintendent said. “Most superintendents aren’t touching this.” Dr. McKersie said there will be multiple public forums beginning in October, and they’ll include Spanish translations. “We’re not talking about the science any more. The science is clear. The issue is logistically and budgetarily, can we do this?” Continue Reading →
Activities will range from climbing the bouldering wall to shooting archery and BBs, along with Scouting relay games, a Scout Craft project and s’mores for dessert. Continue Reading →
Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. In All Joy and No Fun, award-winning journalist Jennifer Senior now asks: What are the effects of children on their parents? Jennifer Senior, author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, as the next addition to the Whitby School Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 30 from 7-9 pm at Greenwich Library. Continue Reading →
On Thursday afternoon, Greenwich Education Group held a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony at Beacon School’s new campus in the renovated historic Hubbard Mansion in the Hubbard Heights section of Stamford. Jim Himes, who has one daughter at GHS and one in private school spoke about finding the right “fit.” Continue Reading →
Greenwich Academy sophomore Sydney Heath recently returned from a summer in Argentina and shared her observations with Greenwich Free Press editor Leslie Yager. Continue Reading →