Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment at D-E
In this issue, Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department; Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair of the Human Development Department; and Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), discuss their roles and the programs they implement.
In our next issue, Part II of this series will feature conversations with members of our Student Support Leadership Team, including Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
The Green Building Spaces (STEM, MS – LEED Certified Buildings)
Dwight-Englewood is proud to have two of its buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, awarded by the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council). The first building, the Hajjar STEM Center – more commonly known as “STEM” – consists of seven...
US Garden Club Completes Rehabilitation of Lower School Garden Bed
The US Garden Club has been working hard over the past few weeks to rehabilitate the Lower School Garden, which had effectively been left fallow since the departure of long-time LS science teacher and avid gardener Beth Lemire. Now, the Garden Club has successfully...
US Garden Club Expands Relationship with CFA
On April 12, the Garden Club took a field trip to the organic vegetable garden at the Center for Food Action. While the Sixth Grade has a long-standing relationship with the CFA, having been the ones to originally construct this garden, this was the first organized...
APES Class visits Columbia Earth Observatory, Water Treatment Plant, and Solar Farm
This Spring, the AP Environmental Science class went on three field trips to get some firsthand experience with various aspects of Environmental Science. The first trip was to the Columbia Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and to the Hudson River Field Station,...
Earth Week Overview
The Environmental Club’s Earth Week schedule, which spanned from April 21st to April 26th, featured an array of activities to fuel environmental awareness in the school community. Events included a planting and pot decorating activity at the annual Spring Carnival, a...
Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurship: A Sustainable Revolution in School Merchandise
In an age where fast fashion dominates and environmental concerns are at an all-time high, one high school student, Eddy Gelman, is making a difference by sourcing his clothing through exclusively green means. Eddy, committed to sustainability, opts to buy from thrift...
D-E 360° Summer Korea Trip
Travelers with the D-E 360° Summer trip to Korea had an incredible visit! The group’s activities included attending a cooking class where they made japchae, taught English to children at a service center, and even hiked to the N Seoul Tower! Dr. Danny Carragher, D-E...
D-E 360° Summer Young Visionaries Highlights
Our Young Visionaries (YV) campers with D-E 360° Summer have been enjoying an incredible series of hands-on learning and experiential programs, as well as presentations from accomplished visiting architects, artists, and writers. Under the skilled and energetic...
Bulldog Bookshelf
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Calling All Dwight, ESB and D-E Alumni, Families, and Friends!
Save the Dates for Reunion 2024: Friday, October 18 - Saturday, October 19, 2024! Celebrating special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9! Featuring: Return of the “Kraut Running of the Bulldogs”! 5K and Fun Run on the...