As the 2023–2024 academic year comes to a close at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, we’re reflecting on 10 of our favorite feel good stories that we shared this year.
Celebrating Community at Homecoming 2023
This year at Homecoming, a flurry of celebrations shined a light on the power of ECFS’s orange pride and the strength of our community!
Earth Day and Nutrition Celebration Highlights Ethical Culture’s Commitment to Ethics
An example of ethics in action is Ethical Culture’s recent 2nd Grade Earth Day and Nutrition Celebration. Originating from a conversation among parents over coffee, this event evolved into a hands-on educational experience merging environmental awareness and nutrition education.
Fieldston Lower’s 4th Graders Enjoy Immersive Lessons on Space Exploration
Entering Fieldston Lower Teacher Michael Wilkinson’s science classroom, you’re met with many outer space-related models, posters, books, tools, and even a few fun figurines. Every nook and cranny will catch your eye with an interesting fact and the opportunities to be curious and learn something new are endless.
Fieldston Middle Model Building Fosters Invention
Fieldston Middle’s 7th Graders engage in new discoveries in their Model Building course, which encourages experimentation with measurements and design and insight into architecture’s effect on society.
Fieldston Upper Students Share Academic Work in “Inklings” Journal
Fieldston Upper students are expressing themselves through “Inklings,” the Fieldston academic journal. Dating back to 1902, “Inklings” fills the English Department bookshelves with a treasure trove of academic-turned-historical insights into students’ minds across generations.
Fieldston Summer Internship Program Opens Doors for Students and Alumni
Each summer, many Fieldston Upper students make their way to offices, camps, and businesses across New York City and beyond to take part in the Fieldston Summer Jobs and Internships Initiative.
3rd Graders at Ethical Culture Explore the Art of Persuasion
In the bustling 3rd Grade classrooms at Ethical Culture, a transformative journey into the world of persuasive writing is underway. Since January, students have been exploring writing through a myriad of engaging activities and thought-provoking discussions.
Fieldston Lower’s 1st Graders Explore Food, Culture, and Belonging in “My World” Project
Studies show that students who are content and feel a sense of belonging in their school community have a more effective learning experience. Tied to a unit on nutrition, Fieldston Lower’s 1st Grades students recently engaged in the “My World” project, which asked them to teach one another about their family cultures and home communities through food.
Fieldston Middle Students Embrace Curiosity in Life Science Experiment
Fieldston Middle’s 7th Graders utilized their sense of discovery and the fun of a TV icon for their immersive lab on homeostasis.
ECFS Engineers Inspire and Innovate at National Rube Goldberg Competition
Two teams of Fieldston Upper’s Engineering Club students recently competed in the National Rube Goldberg Machine Competition, with the 10th Graders’ “Rubenheimer” machine winning the People’s Choice Award and the 11th Graders’ “Pirate” machine becoming high school national champions!
