ICIE leads assemblies addressing microagressions
Henry Owens, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
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
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
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
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
Claire Goldberg and Diane Kim
November 30, 2018
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
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
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
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 ...
Students discuss Refugee with senior citizens
Julia Goldberg, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2018
Last Wednesday, Middle Division (MD) Service Learning Coordinator Caitlin Hickerson offered eighth graders the opportunity to discuss the book Refugee by Alan Gratz with residents from the Bronx Jewish Community Center (BJCC). Although the trip was optional, the seven eighth graders that attended fulfille...
Assembly explores service-learning opportunities
Natalie Sweet, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
This past Thursday, several Upper and Middle Division (MD) students sat down with staff from different New York community service organizations for a Q and A session. The discussion occurred during a service learning assembly led by MD history teacher and service learning coordinator Caitlin Hickerson....
MD adjusts advisory and grade wide meetings
Henry Owens, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
This year, the Middle Division (MD) has made a significant change to the structure of advisory and grade wide meetings. While in the past grade meetings were only 15 minutes during break, now each grade has a 45-minute meeting on a weekly basis. The meeting takes place during a different period each...
New MD math and writing centers offer additional resources to students
Talia Winiarsky, Contributing Writer
October 12, 2018
This year, the Middle Division (MD) has new writing and math centers to help MD students with their schoolwork and expand their skills outside of the classroom. The centers are both located in Pforzheimer Hall so that MD students can easily access them throughout the day. MD English teacher Morgan...
