Delivering Kindness with Candygrams
By Anna O’Mary and Reese Morrow Each February, traditions such as candygrams are brought back for another year. Candygrams, a simple yet fun Valentine’s Day tradition, are small Valentine’s gifts students can pay for, which are then delivered to their chosen recipient. This year, the program previously run by Roll-Back was taken over by the… Continue reading Delivering Kindness with Candygrams
Juggling into the (Lunar) New Year
By Mia Herz, Alexandra Steyn, and Lily Leand On Wednesday, February 11, the RCDS community celebrated the Lunar New Year with a performance by the Lina Liu Artist Group. This nonprofit organization’s goal is to educate others on the importance of Eastern culture and artistry. Featuring a Chinese Traditional Lion Dance, Acrobatic performance, and a… Continue reading Juggling into the (Lunar) New Year
Crop Confessions: Valentine’s Edition
What’s your Crop Confession? “One time an entire math class conspired to set me up with a girl (including the teacher). It did not work out.” “I once stalked a person by just knowing his first name and hobby…I found out his last name, school, and musicals he had done…” “I was secretly responsible for… Continue reading Crop Confessions: Valentine’s Edition
Blind Date with a Book Returns to Pinkham
By Sophia Shen Valentine’s Day is surrounded by hearts, flowers, and chocolates, but in Rye Country Day School’s Pinkham building, Valentine’s Day also includes books. On Thursday, February 12 students and faculty gathered in the Pinkham hallway, surrounded by pink decorations and chatting about sci-fi, fantasy, and fiction. A fan favorite Rye Country Day School… Continue reading Blind Date with a Book Returns to Pinkham
Winter Break Through Teachers’ Eyes
Written By: Valentina Platt-Higgins, Chloe Berg, and Emma Wolff After a long winter break, students are gradually re-adapting to the school environment. But while they were enjoying vacations or catching up on rest at home, our teachers were too. Mr. Kyle, Upper School Dean, spent his winter break at home, seeing friends and family. He… Continue reading Winter Break Through Teachers’ Eyes
Food for Thought This Winter
Written By: Chloe Schwalbe and Olivia Prather This winter and holiday season, families are celebrating with traditions, decorations, and, most importantly, food. During the colder months, food becomes a source of warmth, comfort, and a way to bring people together. Each family has their own unique recipes that reappear year after year for the food… Continue reading Food for Thought This Winter
