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IndiMountain Films Presents…!

May 29, 2012

On May 24, 2012 nine films were featured in the the IndiMountain Film Festival. The festival showcases videos produced in Ms. Jadow’s Film Elective, which is a hands-on course introducing students to the technology, art, and craft of filmmaking. Through…

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Alice in Wonderland

May 23, 2012

The fifth grade students began work on their production of Alice in Wonderland in late February when they read through the script and selected parts. The hard work began in earnest as we returned from spring break and it intensified…

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The Box that Makes a Difference

May 17, 2012

The Box that Makes a Difference is designed to solve subtraction problems.  The box has the number “82” on it.  A student then takes a card with a number on it from the top of the box, for example “14.” …

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Diversity Day

May 15, 2012

On Monday, April 30, the Indian Mountain School’s Diversity Committee put on its sixth Diversity Day.  Like past Diversity Days, students were excused from academic classes and, instead, participated in various workshops and events throughout the day.    The morning…

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Day of Silence

May 8, 2012

On April 25, about 30 students participated in a Day of Silence to bring awareness to and support gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people and their allies who are silenced by bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Students and faculty who participated…

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Independent Projects Spotlight Creativity

April 30, 2012

Under the guidance of Mrs. O’Brien and Mr. Litowitz, six ninth graders conceived, completed, and presented independent projects that allowed them to dive deeply into a topic of their choosing. This year, students designed iPhone apps, dancers’ costumes, and jewelry,…

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Into the Woods Jr.

April 24, 2012

The IMS players performed “Into the Woods Jr.” on Friday, April 20. The musical was a difficult endeavor with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, but the students rose to the challenge under the direction of Stephanie Hahn. “Into…

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Circus Man Comes to Town

April 19, 2012

On Tuesday, April 17, the Lower School had quite the Morning Circle. Karl Saliter ’81 entertained the children (and adults) with bumps in the floor, juggling while giving piggy back rides, a DNA model made out of balloons, and for the…

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By Kids for Kids 2012

April 11, 2012

The 11th annual By Kids for Kids Musical Benefit Concert took place on Friday, March 23 and raised $1344.00 for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.  Students and faculty showcased their talent as 28 different acts with…

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IMS Duo Brings Life to Silent Films

April 4, 2012

With the release and tremendous success at the Academy Awards of “The Artist” and “Hugo” this year, there has been a new interest in silent films. Indian Mountain students got a head start on exploring early films when Joanna Seaton…

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