Back when Principal Jen Bencivengo was interim principal, she and her assistant principal at the time, invited new students to gather on the plaza where they read aloud their favorite children’s books – many with the theme of first day of school jitters. Continue Reading →
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Old Greenwich School Celebrates Halloween with Pumpkin Lady, Scarecrow Contest, Drive-In Movie Night
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Old Greenwich School’s Pumpkin Patch, though this year, due to Covid-19, the Halloween festivities have been reimagined. Fear not! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, Schools, Carolyn Petersen, Halloween, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School, Pumpkin Lady, pumpkin patch
Old Greenwich School Warms Up for a Year of Books, Reading and Innovation
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“We’re excited for the beginning of the school year,” Ms Bencivengo said. “To use a phrase superintendent Dr. Toni Jones coined, this is going to be a joyful year, full of books and reading and innovation.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Caitlin Keane, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School
PHOTOS: Easing into Reading during the New School Year at Old Greenwich School
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Old Greenwich School principal Jen Bencivengo and assistant principal Caitlin Keane read aloud to enthusiastic students on Thursday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Caitlin Keane, Jen Bencivengo, Old Greenwich School
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 →