Affinity Groups Raise Awareness of & Appreciation for Differences in Identity
At D-E, affinity groups are tightly knit spaces of community, growth, and identity. Always striving to engage with other students, spread culture and awareness, and celebrate diversity, they are an essential part of school life and co-curricular opportunities in particular. Below are some of D-E’s affinity groups and their accomplishments, memories, and hopes for this year and beyond!
Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date
Happy Galentine’s Day! Our Girl to Girl Upper School class hosted a heartwarming event yesterday, featuring crafts, cookie decorating, and camaraderie. The gathering offered the chance to celebrate the meaningful discussions they’ve had so far this year about what...
Sneak Peek: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”- US Winter Musical
Catch this sneak peek! Cast members are working hard but having fun, rehearsing for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a can’t-miss,...
K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Lower School! As per tradition, we had our Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Day Concerts today! Dressed in pink and red, Kindergarteners and 1st Graders sang lovel-y songs like “Mail Myself to You,” “Funga Alafia” (a Nigerian...
Black Affinity Fashion Show US Assembly
In honor of Black History Month, Black Affinity hosted a fashion show for today’s Upper School Assembly program! Black Affinity members showcased fashion rooted in Black culture like 90s fashion, Caribbean and African attire. We also had two spoken word presentations...
Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights
Way to go D-E Bulldogs Ice Hockey! The Bulldogs recently took to the ice at Coney Island’s Abe Stark Rink, for a tough but memorable game against Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Blue Devils. Despite Poly Prep gaining a 5-0 lead in the first period, the Bulldogs eventually...
Stage Crew Prep for US Winter Musical: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
D-E’s Stage Crew members are hard at work, preparing for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! From designing lighting to painting portals, the crew is readying Schenck Auditorium’s stage for another great live performance...
LS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Our final celebration of Lunar New Year ends with the Lower School! Thanks to our Korean and Chinese Parent Affinity Groups, Lower School students arrived at the Lower School gym to find traditional games, activities, and crafts ready for them! Students had the chance...
LUNAR NEW YEAR
In celebration of Lunar New Year, the Chinese Parent Affinity Group hosted a dumpling-making (and eating!) event for the Upper School last week. Students learned how to fill and crimp vegetable and chicken dumplings as our Cater to You staff boiled them and brought...
D-E 360° Chess Tournament Highlights
CHEERS to Chess Tournaments @ D-E! The most recent D-E 360° Chess Tournament was a huge success, with nearly 40 participants from 5 schools coming to the D-E campus to share their love of the game! In the Grades 4-5 division, D-E 4th grader Mack G., took 1st place!...
DEW (D-E WRITERS CLUB) EKPHRASTIC EVENT
Our Upper School DEW (D-E Writers) Club hosted their first Ekphrastic Writing event! With the AP Art Gallery Wall currently on display, students wrote written work that was directly inspired by their peers’ visual artworks and shared with a small audience. Those who...