Old Greenwich School principal Jen Bencivengo and assistant principal Caitlin Keane read aloud to enthusiastic students on Thursday. Continue Reading →
PHOTOS: Easing into Reading during the New School Year at Old Greenwich School
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Old Greenwich Assistant Principal Accepts Clinton Public Schools Position
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“The Old Greenwich School community will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss my colleagues here, but look forward to new challenges in my career.” – Old Greenwich School Assistant Principal Abby Ostruzka Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Abby Ostruzka, Greenwich Schools, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School
Old Greenwich School’s “Sailing On Ceremony” Fetes the Class of 2018 on the School’s Grand Front Steps
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The 5th grade “Sailing On” Ceremony at Old Greenwich School featured remarks by GHS seniors who had previously attended the school. Oliver Fulton credited Frank Gasparino for his influence.
“It’s important to be able to know who you are and be yourself rather than try to fit in. This is something Mr. G always took into account. If I learned anything from Mr. G it’s be who you want to be, because that’s all that matters,” Oliver said. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Bennett Tiedy, Caroline Negrin, Dolphin Awards, Frank Gasparino, Frank Gasparino Scholarship Award, Jen Bencivengo, Kylie Poe
At OG School, Room No. 2 Connects Kindergarten Teachers Across the Decades
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Bobby Littlefield taught in Room No. 2 for many years. At his 40th GHS reunion her son Bart connected with Joe Williamson whose wife Louise has been teaching kindergarten in Room No. 2 since 1990. The conversation sparked a connection that led to Mrs. Littlefield visiting her former classroom twice a week. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Bart Littlefield, Bobby Littlefield, Greenwich High School, Jen Bencivengo, kindergarten, Louise Williamson, Old Greenwich School
Outpouring of Love at Sudden Loss of Old Greenwich School’s Beloved “Mr. G”
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A longtime teacher in Greenwich Schools, Frank Gasparino, died suddenly on Wednesday and the Old Greenwich School community is grieving. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Obituaries, Schools, Frank Gasparino, Greenwich Schools, Jen Bencivengo, Kendra Farn, Pam Costello
Run Laps to Give Back: Old Greenwich School is Running 1,850 Miles for Americares Hurricane Fund
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At Old Greenwich School the community will run a collective 1,850 miles as a community to raise funds to donate to Americares’ 2017 Hurricane Fund. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Americares, Americares Hurricane Fund, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School
Pumpkin Lady Unveiled: She’s a Witch and It Won’t Be Long Until the Annual Pumpkin Patch
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The Pumpkin Patch is an annual tradition for Old Greenwich families and the surrounding communities. It’s an outdoor fair with hay maze, inflatable bounce houses, pumpkin patch, scary ‘house’, DJ music, Magic Show, games, raffles, and tons of prizes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School, pumpkin patch
PHOTOS: Teachers at Old Greenwich School Take Pies in the Face for a Great Cause
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Old Greenwich School principal Jen Bencivengo’s lifelong friend Allyson, who also lives in Greenwich, has a son at Glenville School who has Vanishing White Matter disease. On Friday teachers at Old Greenwich School took pies in the face to raise money for research for a cure for the disease. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Schools, Allyson Buck, Jen Bencivengo, Leukodystrophy, Old Greenwich School, pie smashing, Vanishing White Matter Disease
PHOTOS: Greenwich Public Schools Convocation is a Warm Welcome Back
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There were lots of hugs and high-fives as teachers got together for convocation at Greenwich High School on Monday, Aug 28. There were several speakers, including Dr. Jill Gildea, Thomas Murray, Bridget Suvansri, Greg Goldstein and GEA president Carol Sutton. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Abby Ostruzka, Angela Schmidt, Barbara O'Neill, Bridget Suvansri, Debbie Appelbaum, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis
Gingerbread Dreams in Old Greenwich on Eve of Enchanted Forest
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Students at Old Greenwich School got to make gingerbread houses which will be featured on opening night at The Enchanted Forest at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. This is the 40th year of the Jr League of Greenwich’s Enchanted Forest fundraiser. Continue Reading →