An Outpouring of Orange Pride Defines ECFS Gratitude Week

The hustle and bustle of the last stretch of the academic year was interrupted by an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and say “thank you” this month as our School […]

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Fieldston Lower Students Gather to Celebrate Earth Day

April is Earth Month, and at Fieldston Lower, students, faculty, and staff celebrated with an outdoor assembly on the lower field. It was a beautiful day; the blue sky, newly […]

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Family Visiting Day is Back at Fieldston Lower!

At Fieldston Lower, Family Visiting Day has been a cornerstone of community bonding and memory making for many years. Unfortunately, this event — where families are invited to spend the […]

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Fostering Joy in Learning: Literacy at Ethical Culture and Fieldston Lower

At the heart of engagement with any academic subject are curiosity and joy. Fostering a love of reading and writing requires a lot of focus, patience, and joy-centered practice. The […]

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ECFS’s Commitment to Financial Aid Offers Security, Access, and Community to Students and Families

At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, financial aid is integral to creating a community that is welcoming, accessible, and reflective of New York City. Financial aid is awarded to one […]

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Interdependence at Fieldston Lower: An Introduction to the Buddy Program

For many of Fieldston Lower’s youngest (and littlest!) students — many of whom are still adjusting to a typical year — the first few weeks of school can be incredibly […]

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A Conversation with Fieldston Lower’s New Assistant Principal for Academic Life

We are so excited to officially introduce another amazing team member to our ECFS community — Fieldston Lower’s new Assistant Principal for Academic Life, Shawn Chisty.  With over 20 years […]

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Five Things to Know About the P+T from Patty Moreno-Fletcher

Patty Moreno-Fletcher has been a member of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School community for more than 18 years and will serve as the ECFS All School Parent and Teacher (P+T) […]

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Fieldston Lower Students Wow “Sharks” with Inventions

On a warm Thursday in June, three Fieldston Lower students anxiously approach the front of the classroom. The day is finally here — students will present their inventions to the […]

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Elation Over Spring Festival’s Return to Fieldston Lower

Earlier this month, we sat down with members of Fieldston Lower’s faculty to discuss the upcoming Spring Festival. The festival — which typically occurs each May — has been postponed […]

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