Concerns include breaking cohorts and lack of instructional space. Continue Reading →
Greenwich Schools Propose Small Group Pull-Out Model for Middle School Music
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Karen Hirsh
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BOE Talk about Budget Process Turning Partisan
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“What we need to do is instruct and guide the Superintendent who is still new and doesn’t really understand the context of Greenwich. Sean (Sean O’Keefe, COO) is even newer and doesn’t understand the context of Greenwich…We need to guide our new employees who may not understand the dynamic in Greenwich and what is accepted.” – Peter Sherr Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, BET, BOE, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
BOE Vote Unanimously on ‘Sense of Meeting’ on Pass/Fail and Letter Grades at GHS
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In a “sense of the meeting,” all eight BOE members supported a policy for the academic year that provides students the option to take all their 4th marking period classes pass fail in lieu of letter grades. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Christina Downey, college admissions, GPS, Greenwich High School, Judy Nedell, Karen Hirsh
Possible Ice Rink on Tennis Court, Egress Road at GHS Discussed at Special BOE Meeting on Cardinal Stadium
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The special Cardinal Field committee agreed unanimously on a design, but Architect Russ Davidson split it into two phases because he said there are elements that require Wetlands Review that could slow down the whole project. Others disagreed. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Ashley Cole, Bill Drake, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Dr. Toni Jones
Athletes Pack BOE Meeting in Support of Upgrades to Cardinal Stadium
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About 100 athletes in Cardinal red came out to support of moving forward with updating Cardinal Stadium. The GAF pledged $1,000,000 toward the stadium upgrades. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Alan Gunzburg, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, Christina Downey, Greenwich Athletic Foundation, Greenwich High School
Parents Urge BOE to Offer Healthier, More Appealing School Meals
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A dozen parents testified that school lunches are unhealthy. There were assertions the menu is unreliable and amount to false advertising. The plea for healthier lunches is perennial, but now there is survey data and comments from parents. There are 20% of kids on free/reduced lunch, but there are also families willing to pay more for healthy food. Kids at GHS order food deliveries to the curb. Parents of grade schoolers and middle schoolers across town are dropping off lunch to their kids from places like Chipotle. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Brigaid, Christopher Zgutka, food services, Greenwich Schools, Karen Hirsh, National School Lunch Program
Greenwich Schools Convocation Kicks off with Standing Ovation for Ralph Mayo
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There was much energy in the air at convocation which was held in the GHS performing arts center on Monday morning. Speakers included Ralph Mayo, Peter Bernstein, student government president Alexander Kosyakov, GEA president Carol Sutton, and CT Teacher of the Year Program Michele Giorlando DeRosa.
The event concluded with a keynote address from motivational speaker, Eric Sheninger Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alexander Kosyakov, Amy DiNicola-Hickman, Bill Bogardus, Bob Stacy, Bobby Darula, Carol Sutton, Christine Kovac
Newly Formed Superintendent’s Start/Dismissal Time Steering Committee Exchanges Thoughts
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“This shouldn’t be polarizing. It should be done without throwing out the science of sleep. I fear this will bee seen in the context of a political movement. We’re honoring the science of sleep, but realizing some small adjustments could make a big difference – we will not surrender or retreat.” – GHS headmaster Chris Winters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Carol Sutton, Chief James Heavey, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Gus Lindine
Glenville School Celebrates Flag Day and Bids Farewell to Former Principal Dr. Ellen Flanagan
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Glenville School held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Tuesday. Guests included retiring Dr. Ellen Flanagan, the school’s former principal, Chief Heavey, Lt. Kraig Gray, Selectman John Toner, and Superintendent McKersie. Continue Reading →