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 →
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2019 Shines at Graduation
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Incoming GHS Student Government Leaders Introduce Themselves
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Lucas Gazianis said issues for student government next year will include student engagement and opportunity block. Zane Khader talked about his parents’ American Dream and the importance of work ethic and fighting entitlement among students. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alex Kosyakov, Board of Education, ex comm, Greenwich High School, James Heavey, Lucas Gazianis, Peter Bernstein
2019 Distinguished Teachers Honored in Moving Ceremony
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“Self reflection is especially difficult when what makes these six individuals amazing is instinctive. They may not even realize they’re doing it. They engage with each and every one of their students in a different way….Your students are going to remember you for their entire lives.” – Peter Bernstein, Chair, Board of Education Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Blakely Stinebaugh, Central Middle School, Chris Anne Powers, Crystal Kitselman, Distinguished Teacher Awards, Karrie Vale, Katharine Miserocchi
BOE Mulls Fate of Condemned Cardinal Field Bleachers, Class of 2019 Graduation
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“My motto is not to throw good money after bad,” Mayo said, referring to repairing the 50 year old bleachers. “We’ll get you more information on the rental of bleachers. We’re considering rental bleachers for 1,800 people.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, bleachers, Dan Watson, Dr. Toni Jones, James Heavey, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
Gordon Beinstein to Represent CT in the NASSP National Principal of the Year
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More honors are in store for WMS Principal Gordon Beinstein, the 2019 Connecticut Public Schools Middle School Principal of the Year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Ann Carabillo, Board of Education, Gordon Beinstein, National Association of Secondary Schools Principals, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo, Western Middle School
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
Interim Schools Chief Ralph Mayo Asks Parents and Staff to “Let Go and Move On”
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On Wednesday at the RMA Ralph Mayo said, “I’m not retiring and I’m not leaving the school district.” On Friday he wrote to parents and staff a request for them to accept the Board of Education’s decision to hire Dr. Toni Jones who is currently the superintendent of Fairfield. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Toni Jones, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
Mayo and Schools Principals Share a Glimpse into 21st Century Greenwich Schools Classrooms
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Superintendent Ralph Mayo along with principals Marc D’Amico, Jill Flood, Jason Goldstein gave a talk about personalized learning in Greenwich Schools. The administrators were introduced by BOE chair Peter Bernstein. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Jason Goldstein, Jill Flood, Marc D'Amico, Peter Bernstein, Ralph Mayo
Municipal and Schools Budgets Proposed for FY ’19-20, Public Comments Focus on Turf, Ice Rink
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On Thursday night Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei presented his recommended budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2020 to the BET. Ralph Mayo presented the proposed public school budget. During a 90 minute public hearing many residents urged the BET not to include funds for artificial turf, and to fund a new Hamill Rink. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Jeff Ramer, Laura Moriarty, Leslie Tarkington, Mike Mason, Patricia Taylor, Peter Bernstein, Peter Tesei
Ralph Mayo Reflects on Outpouring of Support after BOE Hires New Schools Chief from Outside of District
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“I applied for the job and wanted it. But, I had some time to come to terms with the decision. …I’m really touched that I have all this support.” – Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →