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Actress Ally Sheedy '80 Gives Inspiring Talk to PS Students

Submitted by aclemans on May 21, 2013 - 11:05am

On May 9, the spotlight was on actress and alumna Ally Sheedy ’80 who took the stage in the Prep School Theater to speak with CGPS acting students from Ms. Sarah Cusick’s acting classes and Mr. Dan Smith’s film appreciation club.

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Author Caron Levis '96, Recalling Early Encouragement, Visits GS

Submitted by aclemans on May 10, 2013 - 11:01am

On May 6, author and alumna Caron Levis ’96, who attended CGPS through Grade 8, visited the Grammar School to give a lively and interactive presentation of her debut picture book, "Stuck with the Blooz." Caron credited Ms. Anne Young for encouraging her love of writing as a child.

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Wild Wild West Street Fair: A Fabulous Celebration for CGPS

Submitted by aclemans on April 2, 2013 - 10:31am

The Wild Wild West Street Fair was a terrific event for the whole family (and, miraculously, the weather cooperated!). Thanks to Co-Chairs Rachel Adler and Robin Ellenberg, Director of Special Events Anna Levine, and the entire Street Fair Committee who made this day such a spectacular success. To see Street Fair photos, click Read More.

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Grade 2 Students' Handmade Efforts Raise Spirits of Sick Children

Submitted by aclemans on March 14, 2013 - 12:14pm

On March 7th, Grade 2 students brightened the spirits of pediatric patients through a creative Columbia Cares project.

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Dr. Soghoian's Book Reviewed by "Independent School" Magazine

Submitted by aclemans on March 7, 2013 - 3:41pm

Headmaster Richard Soghoian's book, Mind the Gap! An Insider's Irreverent Look at Private School Finances and Management, received a glowing review in the Spring 2013 issue of Independent School Magazine, a publication of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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Alumni Bart Stein and Adrian Soghoian Discuss Remarkable Technology Careers

Submitted by aclemans on February 5, 2013 - 1:41pm

Young alumni Bart Stein ’05 (right) and Adrian Soghoian ’06 spoke with students and faculty in the Prep School Theater on February 4, 2013 about their extraordinary experiences working for Google and Yahoo! and the exciting paths that led them there after graduating from CGPS.

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Poet Taylor Mali Shares Poetry and Encouragement with Grades 5-6

Submitted by aclemans on February 1, 2013 - 1:51pm

For the second year, poet Taylor Mali visited CGPS to share his poetry and teaching skills with Grade 5 and 6.

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Dr. Soghoian Joins School Heads in Fight Against Guns

Submitted by aclemans on January 29, 2013 - 3:48pm

Headmaster Richard Soghoian was one of 86 New York City school heads to add his signature to an open letter to President Obama and national policy leaders urging for more rigorous and comprehensive gun control in the aftermath of the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The letter was published in The New York Times on January 17, 2013. To lend your support, read on...

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Headmaster Richard Soghoian's Book Reviewed by "The Huffington Post"

Submitted by aclemans on January 24, 2013 - 4:25pm

Headmaster Richard Soghoian's 2012 book, Mind the Gap! An Insider's Irreverent Look at Private School Finances and Management -- with a Lesson for Government and Industry, Too! received an extensive and favorable review in the January 24th edition of "The Huffington Post."

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GS Coffee Talk Explores Complexities of Social Media

Submitted by aclemans on January 18, 2013 - 12:11pm

Facebook and Instagram are enormously popular among young people -- and an understandable cause of concern for parents. Learning how to safely and smartly navigate these rapidly changing and sophisticated social media -- and to best protect children's privacy -- was examined at an instructive and well-attended "Coffee Talk" for Grammar School parents.

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