The O'Gorman Garden

O'Gorman Garden Fall 2017 Benefit
2017-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the O’Gorman Garden School. Help us to raise funds and continue offering exceptional early childhood education to neighborhood children.
All proceeds will fund scholarships in Ned’s memory. The event date and ticket price honor what would have been our founder Ned O’Gorman’s 88th birthday.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation!
When: Tuesday, September 26 @ 6 pm
Where: The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY
Buy your tickets – or donate – today!

Open House For Prospective New Families
2017-10-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2017-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Come and see our wonderful school and program for yourself! Meet O’Gorman Garden teachers, see the classroom, and walk through our charming garden/outdoor space.
We will answer any questions you may have and are eager to meet you and your little one.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Holiday Fundraising Campaign: Give Harlem Kids the Best Gift Ever
2017-12-04 08:00 - 2017-12-31 23:30 (America/New_York)
Help The O’Gorman Garden provide scholarships for 6+ Harlem kids from low-income families to attend our very special early education program. Please contribute to our Holiday Fundraising Campaign going on right now!
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This holiday season – as we celebrate and give thanks for all we have – we ask for your support for our very special early education program, because education and opportunity are the greatest gifts of all.
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A contribution to The Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund directly supports the annual tuition of children whose families cannot afford to send them to The O’Gorman Garden otherwise. Currently, 50%+ of our students attend school on scholarship.
Children supported through the Ned O’Gorman Scholarship Fund receive exceptional education in phonics, math, foreign languages – as well as art, yoga, science, and animal husbandry and gardening.
The O’Gorman Garden’s wonderful team provides a nurturing, creative strong educational start for children from low-income households.
Your gift will go a long way to paving a promising future for NYC’s newest generation!
** If you prefer to contribute by check, mail it to The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027

Parent Garden Clean-Up
2018-03-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
O’Gorman Garden parents are invited to come to the school on Saturday, March 17th to help staff clean up the garden and prepare for spring gardening activities. We will be painting, raking, cleaning up soil, and sweeping.
Join us! It will be a great time to get to know fellow parents a bit better. We will make it fun and social, we promise.
PARENTS ONLY PLEASE (we have lots of work to do)

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Tackling Kindergarten Applications - An O'Gorman Garden Parent Discussion
2018-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
During this event, O’Gorman Garden parents are welcomed to come and meet with other parents and school staff to talk about the kindergarten application process in New York City.

Talk with parents who have already been through the process and can share tips
Gain insight into a timeline for open houses, interviews, and applications
Share tips for reducing stress related to this often overwhelming process.

Our community can offer support and invaluable information!

Parent Teacher Organization Monthly Meeting
2018-04-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2018-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Join fellow parents in supporting The O’Gorman Garden through communication efforts, programming ideas and support, and fun fundraising and outreach events and activities.
Connect with local parents and share your talents with our special little school. We need you!

Annual Family Field Day
2018-06-01
Mark it on your calendars! It is the best day of the year!
The O’Gorman Garden Family Field Day.
The picture below says it all.

Stepping Up Day
2018-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
A bitter sweet day every year for school staff, it is time to congratulate our little ones moving on to kindergarten on all their hard work, and wish them well as they journey on!
Bring your cameras, and maybe some tissues too.

Our end-of-year appeal
2018-11-27 08:00 - 2019-01-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://www.mightycause.com/story/Giveharlemkidsbestgiftever
This holiday season, give Harlem kids the best gift ever! An exceptional educational start with The O’Gorman Garden.
Donate to help The O’Gorman Garden provide scholarships for Harlem kids from low-income families to attend our very special Montessori early education program.
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As we celebrate and give thanks for all that we have – we ask for your support for our very special early education program, because education and opportunity are the greatest gifts of all!
The children that The O’Gorman Garden serves are filled with curiosity, confidence, and enthusiasm as they attend preschool and continue on their educational journeys beyond.
Your gift goes a long way towards building a promising future for NYC’s newest generation!
Support our annual campaign by clicking here.
If you prefer to contribute by check, please mail it to:
The O’Gorman Garden School, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027.

Holiday Pageant
2018-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, NY, United States
We invite all O’Gorman families and supporters to our annual holiday pageant!
We will enjoy performances from the children, light snacks, and time together. See you there!

Harlem Pop-Up Art Show + Sale
2019-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | ImageNation’s Raw Space, 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Thank you for joining us for an evening celebrating art + education in Harlem

On May 30th, our Parent Teacher Organization and Board of Directors hosted the first annual Harlem Pop-Up Art Show + Sale, showcasing works and performances from Harlem artists and beyond. All proceeds from the event helped to underwrite the O’Gorman Garden’s backyard renovation and scholarships for Harlem preschoolers.
The event raised nearly $20,000 and featured:

Art from established and emerging artists featured in our silent auction as well as unique Harlem experiences.

Delicious delights from some of Harlem’s beloved restaurants, with wine and specialty cocktails prepared with Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey.

Dazzling world-class live performances including Gabrielle + Friends, the award-winning Bella Gaia (a NASA-powered immersive experience featuring a mixture of music and dance), and Bob Stewart.

WHERE: ImageNation’s Raw Space, a community arts center located at 2031 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd in Harlem.
CONTACT: artshow@ogormangarden.org
Artwork by Melinda Hackett
Thank you to our wonderful artist contributors!
Ivan Falconi Allen
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Kimberly Carmody
Gerhard Frommel
Lenny Gumport
Lesny JN Felix
Melinda Hackett
Christine Haft
Salem Krieger
Matthias Leutrum
Mathieu Lloyd
Gabriela Lucia
Barry Munger
Cigdem Tankut
Leslie Sheryll
Carin van der Donk
Thank you also to our event sponsors and supporters!
Patron Sponsor
Carin van der Donk + Vincent D’Onofrio
Supporters
Adam Platt
Chez Lucienne
Dear Mama Coffee
Double Dutch Coffee Shop
Harlem Hops
Harlem Tavern
Harlem Yoga Studio
Kansas Clean Distilled Whiskey
Land Yoga
Lenox Coffee Roasters
Lenox Saphire Harlem
Levain Bakery
Lido Harlem Restaurant
Red Rooster Restaurant
RM Lavezzari
Sugar Hill Creamery
Target
The 75 Club
The Jenkins Family
Trader Joe’s
Vinateria
Laureen Wells
Whole Foods Supermarket
Women’s World of Boxing

Back to School - The O'Gorman Garden Reopens
2019-09-05 | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
We can’t wait to see all your lovely, bright faces.
The O’Gorman Garden starts the school year Thursday, September 5th. See you soon!

The Annual Winter Pageant
2019-12-18 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
The sweetest event of the year!
Mark your calendars so you do not miss your little one show of their talents during our annual holiday pageant.

Deadline to Apply for 2020/2021 School Year
2019-12-20
Apply today!
The O’Gorman Garden serves children (ages 2.9 years to 5 years) in a warm, nurturing Montessori setting. We offer both half and full day programs Monday through Friday.
We operate on a traditional school calendar: September to June, with a six week camp offered in the summer months. Please browse our website and attend one of our open house evenings to learn more about our small and impactful program, which has served Central Harlem families since 1998.
Applications for the 2020/2021 school year are being accepted now through Friday, December 20th.

Deadline to Apply For Financial Aid
2020-01-03
The financial aid application deadline is Friday, January 3rd, 2020.
The O’Gorman Garden serves children (ages 2.9 years to 5 years) in a warm, nurturing Montessori setting. We offer both half and full day programs Monday through Friday.
We operate on a traditional school calendar: September to June, with a six week camp offered in the summer months. Please browse our website and attend one of our open house evenings to learn more about our small and impactful program, which has served Central Harlem families since 1998.
Applications for the 2020/2021 school year are being accepted now through Friday, December 20th.
The financial aid application deadline is Friday, January 3rd, 2020.

Step Up Day
2020-06-04 | The O’Gorman Garden, 23 West 129th Street, New York, 10027, United States
Celebrate students as they move on to their next education journey
Save the date!
This is the day we celebrate all the hard work our students have done during the year and those who are moving on to kindergarten.
