If you thought all the hit parade involved arrests or the next vintage house to brave up to the wrecking ball, enjoy our top 12 feel good stories of 2016! Continue Reading →
Top Twelve Feel-Good Stories of 2016 on Greenwich Free Press
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At North Mianus School, P.E. Teachers Get Mowhawks, Kids Raise $5,000+ for Neighbor to Neighbor
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North Mianus School found a way to raise $5,000+ for Neighbor to Neighbor through an online food drive, a “Turkey Fowl” free throw basketball contest and having their PE teachers shave their heads into mohawks. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Schools, Angela Schmidt, Nancy Coughlin, Neighbor to Neighbor, North Mianus School, Patrick Prisinzano
Junior League of Greenwich Provides School Supplies for 50 Greenwich Public School Children Entering Kindergarten
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Backpacks were presented to Jennifer Bencivengo, the summer school coordinator, at North Mianus School for 3-5 year olds at Greenwich Schools summer enrichment program.
In addition to the supplies, two age-appropriate books were placed in the backpacks. This book donation was the culmination of a book drive, organized and executed by the Junior League of Greenwich and the Greenwich Education Group. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Done in a Day, Greenwich Education Group, Greenwich Schools, Jansport backpack, Jennifer Bencivengo, Junior League of Greenwich
Kat Brunswick Named Interim North Mianus School Assistant Principal
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A special education teacher since 2004, Ms. Brunswick began her career as an educator in Cincinnati, OH for the Princeton City School District. From 2005 to 2007, she served as an intervention specialist for the Princeton City schools, before moving to Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Kat Brunswick, North Mianus School
Working at the North Mianus 5th Grade Car Wash
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The North Mianus School 5th graders held a good old-fashioned car wash in the parking lot to raise funds for their legacy gift, a school tradition. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Schools, Volunteering, North Mianus School
Sun Shines on Greenwich’s Bruce Park for CHAMPathon to Raise Funds for Mine Detection Dog, “Emily”
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In a collaboration that included North Mianus School, Cos Cob School, the Rotary Club of Greenwich and the Marshall Legacy Institute, families walked through Bruce Park during CHAMPathon, a fundraiser with the goal of funding a mine detection dog in honor of Emily Fedorko. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Schools, Volunteering, CHAMPS, Cos Cob School, Marshall Legacy Institute, mine detection dogs
North Mianus School and Cos Cob School Plan Fundraiser for Mine Detection Dog Named in Honor of Emily Fedorko
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Students are raising money to fund MDD (Mine Detection Dog) “Emily,” named in honor of former North Mianus student Emily Fedorko. On Sunday, April 24, from 9:00-12:00, the students of North Mianus and Cos Cob are hosting CHAMPathon to help raise money and get them closer to their goal of $25,000 (the cost of a mine detection dog). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Giving, Volunteering, CHAMPS, Cos Cob School, North Mianus School
PHOTOS: North Mianus Students Eat 5-A-Day The Rainbow Way
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At North Mianus School, the annual Fruit and Veggie Challenge served up a rainbow of fun. During the annual healthy fruit and vegetable challenge students sampled everything from mangoes and yellow peppers to blueberries and cucumbers. Again, Stop & Shop was the primary sponsor of the week-long challenge. Students maintained charts tallying a week of servings of fruits and vegetables. The class with the most participation won an extra 15 minutes of recess, though it might not be cashed in until the weather warms up a bit. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, A&P Fresh, Fairfway, North Mianus School, Stop & Shop
African Drumming Sweeps North Mianus School
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All four first grade homerooms had a chance to learn about African drumming from Henry Jones of Infinite Roots. Mr. Jones wove in geography and history lessons, while giving all the children a chance to improvise and experiment with all the percussion instruments. And, yes, there is such a thing as a square drum. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Schools, curriculum enrichment, Henry Jones, Infinite Roots, North Mianus School
North Mianus School Sweetens up the Offerings at 38th Junior League Enchanted Forest
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Jenn Bencivengo, the assistant principal at North Mianus School has a baby, a big job and time to volunteer with the Junior League of Greenwich. This week 16 students signed up to make gingerbread houses with themes based on famous artists to be auctioned or purchased at the Junior League’s 38th annual Enchanted Forest later this month. Continue Reading →