The 2019-2020 school year begins July 8, 2019! Read Kara and Monica's Summer Letter with important reminders about what you need to know before returning on July 8th, and view the 2019-2020 Directory to see your new class list!
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From the Gillen Brewer family to yours, Happy Pride Month! We are proud to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community this month, and every month.
Take a moment to watch our new one-minute video! Two Gillen Brewer parents share their stories and what compels them to support our school. The 2018-2019 Annual Fund goes from July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019, and to date we are at 93% participation among current families. Congratulations to the Twisters, Worms, Break Dancers, Robots, Discos, and Cha Chas on reaching 100%! Check out your class' participation and support us today!
Read NY Metro Parent's recent article about our School-Home Partnership!
Click here to read what The Yellin Center has to say about Gillen Brewer!
Educators from New York Hall of Science have been visiting Gillen Brewer to provide engaging, developmentally-appropriate Science instruction. Students have explored making bubbles, dissecting owl pellets, making snow, and making slime! View photos.
Gillen Brewer In a Year
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Minutes are collectively read by students to reach the goal of our Rockin' Readers program while developing a lifelong love of reading
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Different animals visit from Art Farm to encourage students to relate to the natural world and engage in the care and compassion of all living creatures
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School-Age students play chess with an expert, promoting strategic thinking, concentration, and fair play
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Field Trips expose students to the breadth of resources New York City has to offer
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Students develop strength and coordination by participating in our Sports and Fitness program at Asphalt Green
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Staff members, including our own team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Psychologists uncover the specialness in every child