Soaking Up Math

Fourth Grade teacher Katy Gartside writes: "All of 4th grade worked on a math investigation into the most absorbent brand of paper towel."
All That Jazz

Music Teacher Maria Sassani writes: In conjunction with 3rd Grade's study of the Harlem Renaissance and jazz music, a Jazz at Lincoln Center quartet performed at The School this week, deepening students' understanding of and appreciation for improvisation.
A Singular Sensation

This week, students in the Middle Division's modern dance program watched a performance of Ailey II at Hostos Community College - but not before they struck a pose outside the theater.
Buddy Reading - in Español

On Friday, students in K-7 read books written in Spanish with their buddies (Fourth Grade and Kindergarten buddies pictured here) while the Eighth Grade played the role of official digital photographers.
Tragedy Strikes Capulets, Montagues

For sixth graders at The School, spring means the words of star-crossed lovers are in the air and students are smitten with Shakespeare.
Their Day in Court

Students in the eighth grade were sworn in as legislators in a Brooklyn court before debating legislation aimed at funding sex-segregated sports.
Dancer See, Dancer Do

This week, second grade students prepared for dance class by doing mirroring exercises.
A Classical Education

5th Graders spent a morning this week exploring ancient Greek art -  and re-enacting the myth of Narcissus (did it include coin tossing?) -  at the Metropolitan Museum.
Scenes from IPW 2009

Dance teacher Debbie Campbell and learning specialist Ibijoke Akinola, leaders of Books on Broadway write: 'We began our week inspired by the 'Curtain Call' exhibit at the Performing Arts Library, and ended with a fabulous student-written production of Starring: Books on Broadway Friday afternoon.'
Scenes from IPW 2009

The  IPW Dolls and Toys from Around the World visited Madame Alexander's Doll Factory in Harlem on Wednesday and received an insider's tour of one of the last toymakers based in the United States.
Scenes from IPW 2009

The IPW New York Sports Hall of Fame toured the world acclaimed Flushing Meadows Corona Park / Arthur Ashe Stadium and Billy Jean King Tennis Complex in Flushing , Queens.  Señora Ardila and Ms. Renazile write, "We played on the most famous, celebrated, (and expensive) tennis court in the world and learned many facts about the history of this sports arena."
Attack of the wacky hats

Last week, students and teachers  wore wild  toppers as part of the Student Council-sponsored Crazy Hat Day. HIghlights included a pair of antlers and the entire fender off a VW.
Inauguration Party on the Columbia Campus
First Graders Visit Titans of Change (as portrayed by fourth graders)
Alumni Dinner Fully Booked
Shadow Puppetry Astounds Parents
Chess Team Racks Up Honors
Performing Arts Night Receives Raves
Middle Division Treats School to a Presidential Debate
Aspiring Monks Visit the Met
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