Elisabeth Morrow Bass Player Makes Semi-Finals

Eighth-grade Elisabeth Morrow student, Daryl Johns, has made it to the semi-finals of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Bass Competition. This prestigious competition was open to all bass players, around the world, under thirty years of age and selection was based only on the quality of the submitted CD/tape—all other information was withheld from the judging, including name, age, residence and country of origin. Daryl will be travelling to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC on October 9 to compete for the three finals spots against fifteen other semi-finalists. Should he make the finals, Daryl would get the opportunity to perform with several jazz greats in front of three thousand people at the Kennedy Center. Congratulations and best of luck, Daryl!

Here's a My 9 News clip about Daryl:

Meeting Mr. Sandwich

In Chilton House for a quick visit with a Kindergarten class during lunch. In this video, we get to meet Mr. Sandwich.

Good Morning!

Head of School, Dr. Lowry, started his morning greeting students as they entered Little School. At The Elisabeth Morrow School this isn't uncommon as there is always someone at the door to say "hello."

Family Field Day

The Family Field Day traditionally kicks off the year at Elisabeth Morrow. It provides an opportunity for teachers, parents and students to reconnect and have some fun.












(Images by Shelley Kusnetz Photography)

Elisabeth Morrow Teacher Swims Hudson River

When she's not running or peddling, outdoor enthusiast and Elisabeth Morrow first-grade teacher, Ms. Lori Lowell, might be found paddling on the river. Yesterday, however, she left the kayak at home and dove in with three hundred other swimmers for The Hudson River Swim For Life, which raises money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This was Ms. Lowell's third time participating in the Swim for Life and this year's crossing took her 2.5 hours. The three-mile swim from Nyack to Sleepy Hollow was challenging, she said. The weather was great and the water was warm enough, but the windy conditions made the water choppy. "Waves were splashing in my face," she said with a laugh. "I told my kids I must have swallowed a gallon of water." So why swim the Hudson River? "I did it because I love to swim and I thought it was a really neat challenge." Ms. Lowell also raised over $350 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

President Obama's Speech

Today's Morrow House assembly started with a moment of silence in remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy. This was followed by President Obama's speech to America's students (originally broadcast on September 9th). Afterwards, Dr. Lowry echoed the President's sentiments, reminding Elisabeth Morrow students to do the best they can with the advantages and opportunities they have been given.

A Little School Assembly

Today's Little School assembly was about introductions. In this picture, Ms. Phend, Principal of the Little School, asked the new first graders to turn and give a “silent wave” to the older students. Students new to Elisabeth Morrow were also introduced.

Below, as is the custom with Little House, a flag salute starts every assembly.

First Day Of School

A brief chat with a few fourth grade students on their first day of class:

Elisabeth Morrow Student Wins Baseball Writing Award

Congratulations to Elisabeth Morrow graduate, Adam Kirsch ’07 (now attending Bergen Tech). His paper, Resolve, Risk, and Reward: Latin America's Role in Developing Ballplayers, tied for the high school division of the Jack Kavanagh Award from the Society for Baseball Research.

New Student Orientation

School starts tomorrow, but new students and families dropped in today to see their classrooms and meet their teachers.