Stephen Gaynor School's Art Works for Puerto Rico

MANHATTAN, N.Y. - April 19, 2018 - PRLog -- As news of an island-wide power outage spreads, Stephen Gaynor School, a New York City-based independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences, announced "Gaynor Cares: Art Works for Puerto Rico," today to benefit those who continue to be affected by Hurricane Maria. The event is the latest in Gaynor's ongoing commitment to hurricane relief.

"It is important to remember that places that have been affected by hurricanes will be in need of relief for months, and sometimes even years after the story starts to fade from headlines," said Dr. Scott Gaynor, head of Stephen Gaynor School.  "It has been eight months since Hurricane Maria made landfall, but Puerto Rico is still very much in need of help."

For "Art Works for Puerto Rico," each grade from Pre-K through Middle School created collaborative works of art centered on different themes including the meaning of home, kindness, bridging communities, and more. Each project varied based on curriculum and age group, ranging from mosaics and paintings to research-based displays about accomplished people of Puerto Rico.

All of the art will be displayed in a gallery for viewing during an event on April 26 and 27. Each work of art was photographed and commemorated in a set of post cards.  The postcards will be sold in packs of 10 for $10 with all proceeds benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.

"I am proud of our teachers, faculty, and students for not only working together to support Puerto Rico, but doing so in a way that is both educational and collaborative," said co-director of the Lower School, Michelle Fox.

Since the start of the 2017-2018 academic year, Gaynor has been committed to aiding with hurricane relief. In September 2017, Gaynor organized a school supplies drive to benefit students affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. 1,900 school supplies were collected and donated to Briarmeadow Charter School in Houston.

For more information about Stephen Gaynor School, visit stephengaynor.org (http://www.stephengaynor.org).

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About The Stephen Gaynor School

A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent, nonprofit Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Approximately 375 students ages three to 14 attend our school with a range of learning differences, from Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to speech, language, and reading delays such as dyslexia. With more than 50 years of experience in special education and a dedication to continuous improvement, Gaynor has the expertise to help children break down barriers to learning, build self-esteem, and realize academic success. Our expert staff provides an unparalleled level of personal attention in a nurturing environment allowing students to be academically challenged, yet supported every step of the way. For more information about Stephen Gaynor School, visit stephengaynor.org (http://www.stephengaynor.org)