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January 28, 2026

“Prepare, Present, Practice”: Developing music skills in Grades 2-4

Submitted by Fiona Crawford, Music Teacher, Grades 2-5

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January 28, 2026

Developing Computational Thinking through Scratch in Grades 2–5

Submitted by Yi Li, Science Teacher, Grades 2-5

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January 28, 2026

1.23.26 US Dean Update

January 23, 2026

1.23.26 A Few Quick Updates

January 23, 2026

1.23.26 Senior Spring Kickoff!

January 6, 2026

12.17.25 Taking Advantage of Winter Break, for Middle Schoolers 

January 6, 2026

12.17.25 The Importance of Rest  

January 6, 2026

CORRECTION: Quick Update 1/5/26

December 22, 2025

12.19.25 A Message from the Upper School Dean – December Update

December 19, 2025

12/17/25: The Importance of Rest

December 19, 2025

12.19.25 Taking Advantage of Winter Break, for Middle Schoolers 

December 19, 2025

12.19.25 Holiday Wishes

December 19, 2025

12.15.25 An Update on This Morning’s Grade Meeting

December 12, 2025

“How’s it Done?”

Submitted by Christine Hanaway Maloney- Lower School Art and Design Teacher

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December 12, 2025

When Students Take The Lead

Submitted by James Choi, Lower School Principal and Marcus Ingram, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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December 12, 2025

Where Are You From?

Submitted by The Fifth Grade Team

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December 1, 2025

TREP$ Update from Colleen Larionoff – 11/25/25

December 1, 2025

11.25.25 US News posting / Fwd: November Dean’s Memo

December 1, 2025

11.25.25 Quick Update 11/25/25 December/January

November 25, 2025

11.25.25 November Dean’s Memo

November 25, 2025

11.25.25 A Message from the Upper School Dean

November 19, 2025

Falling Leaves and Singing Acorns: Preschoolers Find Music in the Changing Season

Submitted by Lisa Dove

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November 19, 2025

Making a Difference: Third Graders Lead the Charge for Soldiers and Neighbors

Submitted by Rachel Brainin and Michelle Sussmann, Third Grade Teachers

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November 19, 2025

Building Strong Readers and Writers Through Morphology

Submitted by Mara Trager, Literacy Specialist 3-5

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November 17, 2025

11/14/25 Interim Grades Message for Grades 7 & 8

November 17, 2025

11/14/25: Learning to Climb: Reflecting on Confidence & Care

November 14, 2025

11.14.25 US Class Dean Update

November 14, 2025

11.14.26 Interim Comments and Grades-In-Progress

November 7, 2025

11.6.25 Senior Privileges

November 5, 2025

Fall Festivities and the Study of Cultures in Spanish Class

Submitted by Janet García-Levitas PreK3-3rd Grade LS Spanish Teacher

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November 5, 2025

The Role of Exploration in Developing Young Scientists

Submitted by Julie Pugkhem PreK3-1st Grade Science Teacher

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October 27, 2025

Quick Update 10/27/25

October 27, 2025

October Dean’s Memo – Spirit Week and More!

October 27, 2025

Late October Updates from Dean Sclafani

October 27, 2025

October Updates – 8th Grade Dean

October 27, 2025

A Message from the Upper School Dean – October Update

October 23, 2025

10/23/2025: MS Message: Parent-Teacher Conferences – PickATime Scheduling Now Available

October 22, 2025

Balancing Conceptual Understanding with Hands-On Experiences and Literacy

Submitted by Yi Li, Lower School Science and STEM Teacher

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October 22, 2025

Family Foundations

Submitted by Christine Hanaway Maloney, Lower School Art and Design Teacher

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October 22, 2025

10/21/25 from Jonathan Davis: Never Enough, Upcoming Events & Other Reminders

October 17, 2025

Homecoming Dance Information – 10/16/25

October 16, 2025

10/15/25: Homecoming, Parties, Never Enough & Other Reminders

October 16, 2025

10/14/25 TREP$ Program Info from Colleen Larionoff, for 6th Grade Families

October 10, 2025

D-E 360° Upcoming Activities

Submitted by Dr. Sherronda Brown, Director of D-E 360°

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October 10, 2025

Cross-Curricular Activities in Physical Education: Engaging Children with Persona Dolls and GlobalGames

Submitted by Kimberle Franco, Lower School Health and Wellness Teacher

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October 10, 2025

What is This New Math?

Submitted by Jannet Park, Lower School Math Specialist

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September 26, 2025

Join Us! Spotlight on Specials

Come join us on Tuesday, September 30, 8:30 – 9:30 am in Hajjar Auditorium to connect with our teachers and hear more about your child’s experiences in these classes.

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September 26, 2025

9.25.25 Sept. Deans Memo

September 26, 2025

9.24.26 Sept. Deans Memo

September 25, 2025

Embracing Both the Familiar and the New

Submitted by Barbara Petrella, Ph.D., Lower School Psychologist

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