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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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Ellie Gruber

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer

Class of 2021.

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Although second semester finals are optional this year and cannot harm students' overall grades, it is nonetheless important to continue practicing healthy study habits. Staff photo: Ellie Gruber.

Tips for Taking Final Exams at Home

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer
May 30, 2020



Math teacher Eve Kulbieda hikes with her family during shelter-in-places. Photo courtesy of Eve Kulbieda.

Menlo Teachers Describe Shelter-in-Place Activities

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer
May 16, 2020

English teacher Oscar King has spent his time with his wife and new puppy. Renaissance (Ren or Renny for short) has been a handful, but he is finally...

The Introduction to Journalism class now meets virtually, via Zoom, once every week. All Menlo classes have been moved online for the duration of the shelter-in-place order and possibly for even longer. Staff photo: Ellie Gruber.

Students Discuss Perspectives on Menlo’s Distance Learning Program

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer
May 2, 2020

Menlo has now been completing school from home for over a month. The planet has been asked to stay home during this unprecedented time, shifting the school...

Funfetti cake bars, chocolate chip Oreo blondies and fudge are 3 easy things to bake during shelter-in-place. Staff photo: Ellie Gruber.

3 Easy Things to Bake During Shelter-in-Place

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer
March 29, 2020

At the beginning of the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year, English Department Chair Maren Jinnett became the interim director of the Upper School. Staff photo: Ellie Gruber.

Maren Jinnett Takes Over as Interim Director of the Upper School

Ellie Gruber, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020

At the beginning of the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year, English Department Chair Maren Jinnett became the interim director of the Upper School....

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