Middle schooler’s thoughts on the show
Emma Colacino, Contributing Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
The Middle Division theater cast performed “Almost, Maine,” last week, eliciting a range of opinions from the audience. “Almost, Maine” features stories of love told in unique ways. The plots, such as a man shrinking in size after losing his love or a woman carrying her heart in a bag are re...
A look into the Middle Division’s production of “Almost, Maine”: Interview with the Director
Vivien Sweet, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
The Record: Why did you choose the play “Almost Maine?” Haila VanHentenryck: I read it on a plane after Mr. Isaac Brooks recommended it to me. I really loved it; the stories, the themes, the spaces between the dialogues, the way the characters were listening and not listening to each other reall...
A look into the Middle Division’s production of “Almost, Maine”: Student Review
Amelia Feiner, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Wintery nights in Maine can be chilly, but the Middle Division’s (MD) emotional performance of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” brought warmth to the hearts of every person in the theater. The series of vignettes, each taking place in the same ten minute time span around a small town in norther...
Sixth grade buys holiday gifts for Mercy Center families
Lucas Glickman and Patrick Stinebaugh
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
This past week, in their annual partnership with Mercy Center, the sixth grade traveled to Target to buy holiday gifts for Mercy Center families, as well as hosted a bake sale to raise funds for the trip. The Mercy Center is a community center located in the Bronx that promotes a higher quality of ...
ICIE leads assemblies addressing microagressions
Henry Owens, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Over the past two months, each grade in the Middle Division (MD) has had an assembly about microaggressions titled “Having Good Intentions Isn’t Enough.” These three assemblies were led by Candice Powell-Caldwell, an associate of the Office for Identity, Culture, and Institutional Equity (ICIE...
New LGBTQ+ group highlights school-wide inclusion events
Samuel Singer, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Rainbow and Friends, the Middle Division (MD) alliance group for sexual orientation and gender identity Rainbows and Friends aims to foster a culture of tolerance and acceptance during 2018-19 school year, as a part of a school-wide effort to increase knowledge and respect for all identities, MD psycholog...
6th grade studies the stars at museum
Liliana Greyf and Katya Tolunsky
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Sixth grade students visited the Natural History Museum to further their knowledge of astronomy last Tuesday as the first few months of their science course are dedicated to the study of astronomy and to introducing the earth in perspective to other planets. Middle School (MD) science teacher Jodi Hill...
6th graders showcase skills in first talent show of the year
Kate Feiner, Contributing Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
On Monday, November 19th, sixth grade students sang and danced in a talent show for their peers and parents instead of having a regular grade meeting. The talent show took place in the Recital Hall and provided an opportunity for students to showcase skills that they have been learning in classes ...
Robotics teams take out-of-this-world trip
November 30, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
On Tuesday November 20th, the Middle Division (MD) girls and co-ed Robotics team visited the NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics located in the Lower East Side. The center uses the NASA Aerospace Education Lab to conduct a program that helps get students excited about STEM through hands on ch...
Puzzles, projects, and posters: students celebrate Mexican holiday
Emily Shi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Middle Division, Showcase
Vibrant artwork lines the walls of the atrium as Middle Division (MD) students and teachers admire the creative work of students celebrating the annual Day of the Dead holiday with their Spanish classes. In Mexico, the official celebration of the Day of the Dead occurs on November 1st and 2nd, but p...
New HM Parent Institute kicks off
Bradley Bennett, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Director of Middle Division Guidance Wendy Reiter and Head of School Dr. Tom Kelly teamed up to establish the Middle Division Parent Institute, a new initiative designed to support middle school students by educating parents about middle school life and challenges. The primary objective of the Parent Institut...
A message from Kelly and Reiter on the HM Parent Institute Initiative
November 9, 2018
Filed under Middle Division
Dear Families, We are excited to announce the launch of a new initiative in the Middle Division: The HM Parent Institute. Our intent is to offer a series of informative ParenTalks that will be designed to provide a greater appreciation of your child’s adolescent journey in this complex world and the ...
