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 →
Working at the North Mianus 5th Grade Car Wash
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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 →
Filed under: Giving, Holiday, Schools, Jenn Bencivengo, Junior League of Greenwich, North Mianus School
GHS Interns at North Mianus School: “So Much of the Teaching Job is Preparation”
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Seven GHS senior girls are interning at North Mianus School for six weeks this spring. The girls said they were made to feel at home and despite all catching the same cold the first week, are loving the children, laughing a lot and enjoy being useful to the school’s busy teachers. Continue Reading →