By Mia Herz This January, Upper School English Teacher and 11th Grade Dean, Mr. Cerpa published his newest book The Palace. It follows the journey of a family from Puerto Rico to America and then as they move north through the United States. The book exists in both a real and mythological landscape. He explains there is a literal Puerto Rico and a New York, … Continue reading Mr. Cerpa Turns Life Into Poetry With New Book The Palace
Written by Camila Reyna English: Dr. Katz: Caucasia by Danzy Senna Mr. Cerpa: The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins Dr. Freitas: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga Ms. Tinsley: Paradise by Toni Morrison Math: Mr. Chapnick: The Chosen by Chaim Potok Humanities: Mr. Turner: Origin Story by David Christian Science: Mr. Hirsch: The Age of Spiritual Machines by Ray Kurzweil Comp. Sci: Mr. Cruté: Artemis … Continue reading Faculty Book Recommendations
Written By: Mia Herz and Sophia Shen Rye Country Day School recently held a community assembly focused on dialogue, aiming to prepare students for respectful and thoughtful conversations ahead of the presidential election just four days later. Despite the importance of the topic, a significant number of students chose not to attend, raising the question: why are RCDS students skipping assemblies? The gathering was intended … Continue reading RCDS’s Missing Connections – Why are RCDS Students Skipping Assemblies?
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