A couple of years ago, I was walking up Central Park West in my uniform and flats that were the slightest bit too big. I …
Welcome from the Editors-in-Chief
Dear Hewitt Times readers, We wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as editors-in-chief for the 2011-2012 school year. We look forward to working …
Embarrassing Moment of the Month by Julia Bronheim
Once I was dancing strangely- and I mean strangely– in front of my bedroom window. To my surprise, I looked outside and saw a familiar …
A Reference Guide to Information about 9/11 and its Commemoration
There is an endless amount of information available regarding the tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001, including both its aftermath and commemoration. That …
A Lesson in Links: The 10th Grade Visits Room 503!
On Monday, May 9, I, along with nine other tenth graders, visited Ms. Kirsch’s classroom and taught her enthusiastic fourth graders how to use the …
The Science Fair: Are the Triple-Fold Board Runs Worth the Fun?
Science fair. One of the greatest Hewitt traditions and the second most stressful time of the year (following March exams, of course). Every year, students …
Facebook Can Identify You Better Than Your Own Friends
First there were those creepy Domino’s ads that show up on the side when you say the word ‘pizza.’ Then there were those squares that …
Things That Annoy Teachers
Every teacher has his or her pet peeves: the “he-can’t-hear-because-he-has-his-back-turned” whispers, the clicks of a pen, the kid who can’t even remember the date on …
Technology Tip of the Month!- December
For all of you Google Docs users, whose number seems to be increasing exponentially, you may have faced the tedious and timely task of typing …
Technology Tip of the Month!- November
Did you know you can take screenshots with your PC? While holding down Fn (located towards the bottom left of the keyboard), press F11. To …