Ethical Culture Specials Classes Make Triumphant Return
“It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other,” says Ethical Culture Social Studies Workshop Teacher Leonard White over the low hum of the air purifiers in the Workshop. A […]
Fieldston Upper Assembly Honors Latinx Heritage Month
On a Thursday morning in late September, Fieldston Upper students gathered in the auditorium for a very special assembly honoring Latinx Heritage Month. In-person assemblies came to halt in March […]
Ethics in Action With the Community Drive
“What I see in this group of 10th Graders is what I see every time I teach this class,” says Fieldston Upper Ethics Teacher Shelley Topping-Omodunbi. “This is a group […]
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 […]
4 Ways to Volunteer at ECFS This Year
“I’ve worked with a lot of school volunteers during my career,” says Tom Fiorella, Assistant Director of Parent Programs, “but the volunteers at ECFS are by far the most engaged.” […]
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, […]
Prioritizing Health and Wellness at Fieldston Middle
The past many months have been unprecedented in what people around the world have had to endure — both collectively and as individuals. Between the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and […]
Year in Review: The Best of ECFS 2020-2021
As the 2020–2021 academic year comes to a close, we’re taking some time to look back and reflect on the year we’ve had. While the year brought unprecedented challenges, our […]
Fieldston Middle Model UN Club Shines Bright
The Fieldston Middle Model United Nations (Model UN) Club has much to be proud of this year. Not only did the team successfully pivot to an entirely remote structure because […]