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 […]
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 […]
Fieldston Lower’s 2nd Grade Sea Creature Researchers
It’s a particularly gloomy Thursday in the Bronx, but you wouldn’t know it as you walk through the door of Monique Astengo-Rosen’s 2nd Grade classroom at Fieldston Lower. 2A buzzes […]
Fieldston Lower Finds Meaning in Lunar New Year Traditions
On Monday 1/31, Fieldston Lower Class 2B recognized and celebrated the Lunar New Year by learning about the meaning and traditions behind the holiday. Before my onboarding to Fieldston Lower […]
Fieldston Lower’s Library and Reading Culture as Strong as Ever
Despite the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the Fieldston Lower Library has never closed! In March 2020, we went fully online — reimagining our library catalog to provide access to […]
4 Ways Fieldston Lower Prepares for Middle School
The transition between elementary school and middle school might seem daunting: new buildings, new teachers, new classmates — so much new. But the team at Fieldston Lower is well prepared […]
The Incredible Journey to Reopen ECFS’s Campuses
On March 10, 2020, when COVID-19 warnings from public health authorities forced ECFS to close its campuses, many in the school community were uncertain what the future would bring. A […]
Teaching the 2020 Election to Our Youngest Learners
“Hello, hello! I’m so happy to see you all! It’s like we’re all together!” 2nd Grade Teacher Monique Astengo-Rosen grins on camera. Her 2nd Grade class waves back at her, […]
Fieldston Lower 5th Graders Keep the Beat
Each year, our 5th Graders write, arrange, and perform original songs in small groups. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, music classes did not include singing or visits to […]
Fieldston Lower’s Adults Gather for Trivia Night
In four breakout rooms on Zoom, the Frida Fighters, Orange Armadillos, Greystones, and Kevin Is Muted ran through a list of questions. The pressure was on: They only had ten […]