Karen Hirsh

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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