by Sophie Zuckerman ’25 Sophie Zuckerman sat down with new faculty member Cara Levine and discussed how the beginning of the year has been. Q: How have you been adjusting to your new job at Leffell? Cara Levine: “It has been great – I have had a chance to get to know my colleagues and
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School’s Back in Session! Teachers’ feelings at the start of this school year.
By Naomi Kellman ’25 Flipping the calendar page, you see the word “September” in big, block letters staring at you. If you are a student, this is the time when you roll your eyes, complain and express just how much you DO NOT want to go back to school. But, do Leffell teachers feel the
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Now Presenting: New US Theater Director Details Exciting Plans For Theater Program
By Ari Mayblum ’25TLS’s theater program has been a key element of the arts throughout its history. Year after year, student-actors sign up for the lower, middle and high school performances to express themselves through the lens of different characters in a show. New Upper School Theater Director Maayan Loewenberg hopes to create a deeper
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The books that will give you places to go; TLS Teachers offer their Summer Book Recommendations
by Rafi JosselsonAs summer approaches, many students begin their summer reading. To discover some books that students should read, Rafi Josselson asked teachers around the school about their summer book recommendations. Title: The Adventures of Kavalier and ClayGenre: Fiction Recommended by: Dr. Aviv The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay showcases the great contributions of Jewish
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A Welcoming Wonder Woman; Q&A with Antonella Mackarey
By Ary Hammerman Ary Hammerman sat down with Antonella Mackarey, receptionist/support staff, to discuss her role at TLS. Read the entertaining Q & A to find out more! Q: How long have you worked at TLS? Antonella Mackarey: 10 years this month! Q: What is a day in your life like? AM: Coffee first, always!
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Behind the Scenes; Stage crew plays large role in TLS performances
by Lily Jacobson ’24 Lights. Camera…wait…wait…Mic check. Tape. Props. Costumes. Make-up. Sound. Curtain…ACTION! Junior Noah Holmgren began working on TLS stage crew his freshman year. This year he was given soundboard operation duties, which involve making sure the audience can hear the show and the sound effects. “Without the stage crew the show doesn’t happen,
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Munchin’ on School Lunch; How food at TLS is prepared
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 As students enjoy buying school lunches, many wonder what goes into the process of making these fulfilling meals. Jesus Estramera, Food Service Director at TLS, and his staff work tirelessly in the kitchen preparing food for hundreds of students and faculty on a daily basis. “My staff and I get here
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The Logistics of Getting to Class; School Transportation works hard to make sure kids get to and leave school safely
by Rafi Josselson ’25 Rafi Josselson sat down with Transportation Associate Jill Mickol and Security Officer Greg Mines and discussed School Transportation and Logistics. Read this informative Q&A to find out more! Q: What types of things do you do every day? Jill Mickol: I am in charge of making sure that every child that
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Committees, constitutions and candidates; Exploring the new student government and new constitution with committee
by Ari Mayblum ’25TLS’s 2022 Student Government Executive Board has been elected! This year’s board includes juniors Ben Wanderman, Ilan Brusso, Ari Estrin and sophomore Lily Jacobson. New student-body president Ben Wanderman has not previously had a role on the Executive Board but believes that his previous collaboration with student government has prepared him well
