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The Hudson Tank

Last Wednesday Al and Gil (from EMS Buildings and Grounds) drove down to the Hudson River at the Englewood Boat Basin and brought back 30 gallons of river water for our Hudson Tank. They also set up a new "wet/dry" filter. Then, on Saturday, Dr. Day caught an oyster toadfish in a trap off of her boat and brought it in later that day. Come up to the Life Science room in Morrow House to see our newest animal! (Images: Dr. Day)

Lenape Naming Ceremony – Little School

EMS third grade classes held their Lenape Clan Naming Ceremony today. The class elders helped to determine the symbols of the clans: The Wolf Clan, The Turkey Clan and The Turtle Clan. (Post: Ms. Phend)

Music Teachers Play For Students

Some Elisabeth Morrow Music teachers performed for students at the Little School Assembly on Thursday, September 30. (Post: Ms. Phend)

Working With Rabbits

Daniel, spent part of the Nature Photography and Silk Painting class taking photos of animals in preparation for the next silk project. Here, he is trying to keep the rabbits from nibbling on his shoes so he can take a close up. (Post: Ms. Dorrien)

For The Love Of Animals

Fourth grade science students relate to the animal world. (Photos: Ms. Milne)

Cross-Country Team Update

The Fall Sports season began last Thursday with a cross-country meet at Van Cortlandt Park. Twenty EMS boys and girls took to the course, battling opponents from thirteen other schools from New York and New Jersey. The boys’ team, comprised of sixth and seventh graders, came in 6th in the race, behind the winners, Collegiate School, but ahead of other rivals such as Horace Mann and Dwight-Englewood. Leading the team was a pack of seventh graders, Justin Trout, Carter Hirschhorn, Jon Candler, and Richard Nelson, who came in 39th, 44th, 45th, and 46th, respectively, in a field of nearly 200 runners. Seventh grader Jongho Park was the team's fifth place runner, followed closely by Kevin Lu and sixth grader Zane Diaz. In the girls’ race, eighth graders Egan Sachs-Hecht and Evan Gurian placed well in their first race of the season. Due to injury and illness, the girls were not able to field a complete team. Given the youth on the squad, hopes are high for marked improvement throughout the season. Check in for more updates soon! (Post: Mr. Cooper)

EMS New Parent Picnic and Family Field Day

The New Parent Picnic and Family Field Day is a fall tradition at The Elisabeth Morrow School. Hosted by the EMS Parents Association, the event serves as opportunity for faculty, parents and students to reconnect, and have some fun. It's always a great way to kick off the new school year.

(Photograhy: Duane Tollison)

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Lenape Archaeologist Visits Third Graders

John Kraft, an archaeologist and authority on the Lenape Indians, visited the third graders last Friday. His presentation included details about traditional Lenape life, everyday village activites, and the roles of men, women and children within the family and community. The children learned so many interesting things about the native people who lived right here. The best part, however, was that they were allowed to hold and wear the artifacts which Mr. Kraft brought with him. (Post: Ms. Wein)

Nature Photography & Silk Painting Club

Our club: Nature in Photographs and On Silk met for the second time today. 7th & 8th graders in the club take photographs of nature on our campus one week. The next week they recreate the photo on silk. Ms. Dorien is a silk painter and leads the class in painting on silk. Dr. Day is a nature photographer and leads the club around the campus as they take their photos. Below are the end results. (Images: Dr. Day)