Hear a recording of The Madrigals performing “Ride the Chariot” at this week’s school meeting.
Frustrated with a math equation you can’t work through? Struggling with a French conjugation? Need grammar help for a quiz or English essay? Chemistry problems have you totally confused? Log on to the Peer Tutors Moodle Page and join the online chat session available Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:30-10:30pm and get help from a [...]
Congratulations to Hadley Newton, our September Library Question of the Month Winner. Hadley correctly answered the question, “Who wrote … “I’m as corny as Kansas in August …” ? The Answer: Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960). Hammerstein was an American songwriter who wrote the above lyrics for “A Wonderful Guy” one of the songs in the [...]
Be sure to visit the Library during Parents’ Weekend Donate A Book Event Visit our “Gift Book” table and select a title to purchase for the library A special commemorative bookplate bearing your name and the name of your son or daughter, a favorite faculty member, coach, or a friend, will acknowledge your gift inside each [...]
Every September, I enjoy hiking to the Rock with small groups of freshmen. Two splendid benefits always emerge from this adventure: we’re all able to appreciate a panoramic view of the campus, and I’m able to learn more about our youngest students and their transition to Deerfield.
There will be a PSAT prep course on Thursday September 29th at 11am in the Garonzik for students taking the PSAT. Sophomores and Juniors are automatically registered for the PSAT. You will receive material and a practice test. Registration not needed. Contact Mrs. Thiel with any questions.
When: Monday, September 26th @ 7:00-8:00 pm Where: East Gym All are welcome to attend!!
The English Department has been hard at work preparing for our Academy Event this fall: a full-day visit by Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin on October 12th. In June, all faculty received copies of THE RAIN IN THE TREES, a collection of Merwin’s poetry, and I enjoyed reading one of his poems practically every day this [...]
Following in her sister’s (pointe) shoes, Ilse Kapteyn entertained her fellow students, faculty, and staff with sensational dance performances over the past three years, but that won’t be the case this fall…unless you are willing to make a trip to Russia. Foregoing her spot in Deerfield’s senior class, Ilse will spend 2011-2012 as a student [...]
We will have our first official peer tutors meeting on Tuesday evening directly after sit-down dinner in the Parker Room. Anyone who has applied and been accepted or is interested in applying to be a peer tutor should attend. If you cannot attend the meeting, please email Mrs. Schloat at jschloat@deerfield.edu.
