Greenwich Alliance

Recent Posts

New Lebanon School’s Garden Club: Green Thumbs Abound

In an effort organized by New Leb’s Garden Club after school coordinators, Liz Rutledge and Beth Pierson, over 35 families came together from across the school community to pull weeds, plant seeds, paint row markers, and build protective fencing. Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

At New Lebanon School, an All-Hands-on-Deck Approach to Learning is Reaping Rewards

Principal Michaelson and Assistant Principal Eisenstein sat down this week with GFP to share trends and accomplishments at the school – attracting magnet families, enrollment, and the success of a focused and implemented data-driven School Improvement Plan.  Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

Greenwich Together Issues Statement against Racism

“We stand ready to do the work to end injustice and systemic racism in our country and community. We are committed to challenging ourselves to understand and correct any inequities we may discover as we collaborate to improve the health of our entire community and gain a better understanding of ourselves and each other. We are committed to speaking up and acting together to end the violence and mistreatment of all ethnic and religious minorities so that all people, particularly our youth, have healthy futures.” – Greenwich Together Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,

Top GFP Stories: Crushed Storymobile, Ire over Iron Works, Marla Maples, Olivine Gabbro, School Start Time

GFP Lifestyle Editor Karen Sheer captured memories forever at the Global Lyme Alliance “Time for Lyme Gala” on Saturday and an elegant fashion show at Olivine Gabbro on Thursday. Meanwhile Leslie Yager continued to chronicle the application of a 533-unit apartment building at the Iron Works plant, where 30% of units would be “affordable” which exempts the applicant from many regulations. But, where would the children play? Would Glenville School be overwhelmed? Can the sewer lines accommodate the flow?
At the School Start Time forum, the school bus expert talked about transportation variables and various start time options. A GHS 9th grader reminded parents who were worried about impacts on school activities and sports that “school comes first.” Continue Reading →

Filed under: , , , , , , ,