Hi Friends,   

Starting a new school year is always an exciting time and it is for us at the Greenwich Alliance for Education, too.  Our summer was very productive and busy!  We awarded $83,750 in AVID SUCCESS Scholarships, hosted our third Transition to College Workshop series, sponsored an XR Summer STEM Camp and College Essay Writing Sessions, funded AVID professional development for Hamilton Avenue teachers, and presented to the talented Greenwich Public Schools' Leadership Team. 

As we begin the 19^th year as the school’s education foundation, we have an updated mission statement to better reflect our focus and the work we have been doing with the educators, students and families in the community since 2006.

"To advance student success by funding innovative programs that promote educational excellence and equitable opportunities for Greenwich public school students."

Start training for the Turkey Trot and learn a lot this year!

Reaching Out Grants - Our annual grant awards fund innovation and academic enrichment opportunities. Congratulations to the teachers and program coordinators who are “championing” these projects. Grant awards for the 2025-2026 school year total $168,350.

Greenwich High School
 -- Student Facing AI

Middle Schools (CMS, EMS, WMS)
 -- Science Bowl Teams
 -- BookBreak A-List authors

Elementary Schools
 -- AVID Elementary @ Hamilton Avenue School
 -- Theater Arts @ New Lebanon School
 -- Theater Arts @ Julian Curtiss School
 -- K-Play Afterschool Enrichment @ Hamilton Avenue School

Hamilton Avenue Elementary School Principal Diane Fox, along with teachers, Cathy Byrne, Rebecca Fox and Kerry Augustine attending the AVID Summer Institute in July.

Earth Day Celebration at Old Greenwich School April 2025

Developing Artist Program (DAP) is an ongoing grant program which started at Eastern Middle School in 2016 and then expanded to CMS and WMS.  Today, DAP continues to bring professional studio artists to create with students in our schools. A fundraiser in support of this program will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 - more details to follow.  In the meantime, we are putting out a call to artists who would like to submit their artwork for display at the fundraiser.

A 12 hour workshop series specifically designed to address skills and knowledge that result in a successful transition from high school to college. 

Content included budgeting and finances with The First Bank of Greenwich, drug & alcohol awareness and safety facilitated by Liberation Programs, Networking on Campus with Ivonne Zucco, and technology and college study skills taught by Trish Rohr.  We also offered additional open office hours, QPR - first aid for suicide prevention & Narcan training, and “Getting Organized with Google Calendar”.

Participants included 18 GHS AVID Class of 2025 graduates, 2 GHS Class of 2025 students from Barbara’s House, and 27 AVID Alumni (18 alumni who had formerly participated in T2C). 

Funding for T2C is provided by Greenwich United Way and the Greenwich Department of Human Services.

Registration is Open!

15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 29, 2025. New this year - "Mini Trot" ! 

Join EXCLUSIVE HOMES, CADILLAC OF GREENWICH & HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY as sponsors. Email julie@greenwichalliance.org to get involved & feature your business or family's name on the back of the t-shirt. Download the sponsor form here.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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Greenwich Together Annual Meeting,   October 8, 2025 Greenwich Town Hall, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Visit Greenwich Together for resources to prevent substance misuse, promote behavioral and mental health and strengthen healthy choices. https://www.greenwichtogether.org

Board of Education Meeting, October 23, 2025,  Central Middle School, 7:00 PM 

Trunk or Treat,  October 24, 2025 River House, 125 River Road Ext. Cos Cob 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Click here for event flyer.

Election Day, November 4, 2025 - Learn all about the upcoming elections at the LWVG 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
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YMCA has openings in both the Early Learning Center and Afterschool Program. View YMCA program information here.

 

Questions about the Greenwich Alliance for Education? Want to share your ideas on how to spread the word?

Contact me at julie@greenwichalliance.org.

Sincerely,

Julie Faryniarz, Executive Director
203.912.9543
julie@greenwichalliance.org
www.greenwichalliance.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie.faryniarz

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The Greenwich Alliance for Education is a public/private funding partner 
to the Greenwich Public Schools.

Funding Innovation, Expanding Opportunities, Inspiring Educators