It was hot and humid, but a couple hundred people gathered to celebrate the 243rd anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Continue Reading →
Jennifer Dayton
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PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2019 Shines at Graduation
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Greenwich Interim Superintendent Mayo made a good call on keeping graduation of the class of 2019 outdoors. Not only did it not rain, but the sun came out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Anna Meurer, Christopher McDonnell, class of 2019, Daniel McDermott, Ellie Dabney, Eva Moore, Gaetane Francis
Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Brigaid, Dan Giusti, Eastern Middle School, Environmental Action Club, Estelle Rouffiac-Creteur
BOE to Superintendent: Slice “Opportunity Block” to Half Hour
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Without a full 45 minute opportunity block, it will not be possible to offer students a full credit course at the end of the school day. The BOE advised the administration to devise a structured 30 minutes for students who are not excused for sports or school sanctioned activity so that they don’t just leave school early. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neil, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe
Feedback Is Plentiful on Greenwich Schools Facilities 15-Year, $750,000,000 Plan
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The idea of demolishing CMS and dispersing students to expanded EMS and WMS middle schools did not go down well. Parkway received only a mention. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Central Middle School, Dr. Jill Gildea, Eastern Middle School, facilities master plan, Janet McMahon, Jennifer Dayton
BOE Approves Gildea’s Start/End Time Creative Solution for GHS: The “Opportunity Block”
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Dr. Gildea proposed a creative solution to the “pain points” in this year’s new GHS start/end times. The idea of a non-rotating “opportunity block” at the end of the day would allow athletes to leave for games without missing a core academic subject. Most of the board members reacted very favorably. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Gaetane Francis, Dr. Jill Gildea, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe, Lauren Rabin
Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.
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After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alissa Landberg, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greg Goldstein, Jennifer Dayton
Girl Scout Troop 51026 Learns from Women from Greenwich Government
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The panel consisted Meghan Olsson (BoE), Karen Fassuliotis (BET), Barbara Hindman (RTM), Katherine LoBalbo (RTM), Jennifer Dayton (BoE) and Beth Krumeich (BET). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Barbara Hindman, Beth Krumeich, Jennifer Dayton, Karen Fassuliotis, Katherine LoBalbo, Lori Mulligan, Meghan Olsson
GEA President Warns BOE: ‘Lost Year’ at GHS May Take on New Meaning
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At Wednesday’s BOE meeting, Student government leaders from GHS, the head of the teachers’ union and the superintendent all shared remarks on the issues with the new bell times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, Alissa Landberg, Barbara O'Neill, Carol Sutton, Debbie Appelbaum, Dr. Gaetane Francis
Greenwich Board of Education Green Lights GHS Lights Litigation
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A public hearing at CMS on Tuesday night featured about 15 speakers, mostly in favor of litigation, followed by discussion among the BOE members on the pros and cons of launching litigation versus waiting to have more conversations with GHS neighbors. Continue Reading →