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.
HOPE Fashion Show Raises Over $5,000 for the Billion Oyster Project
Our Upper School Club, HOPE: Fashion with a Purpose, hosted their annual Fashion Show this past February, and it was a roaring success! Adult guests enjoyed an “Oyster Party” with freshly-shucked oysters to pair with the show’s underwater theme. Audience members...
School Life Highlights
It’s been a fantastic school year for clubs (in all divisions!) Students have gone beyond the classroom to not only compete in club sports and academic competitions but also bring incredible programming to the D-E community––there has been something for everyone! Let’s look back at some of the highlights of this past season.
D-E 360° Program Highlights
D-E 360° offers engaging programs for students, including sports clinics with expert coaching across various sports, an educational trip to Peru for 8th graders, and a Summer Day Camp for Preschool through Grade 5 featuring arts, athletics, and STEM activities.
Looking ahead to Summer 2024 – A Summer of WOW!
D-E 360° is offering a Summer Day Camp once again this Summer 2024! Students in Preschool through Grade 5 can enjoy Arts, Athletics, STEM fun and more! Scan the QR Code to learn more about all the offerings available and register today!
8th Graders Explore Peru
Climbing to view Peru’s majestic Machu Picchu was just one of many incredible adventures experienced by a small group of D-E 8th graders this spring break, thanks to the D-E 360° Travel to Peru program. At press time, these students’ explorations were still...
New Sports Clinics Engage, Inspire Young Student Athletes
In partnership with D-E Athletics, D-E 360° has been offering a new series of extremely popular and fun sports clinics this year, for our youngest students! The most exciting aspect of all these clinics has been the opportunity for students to receive coaching...
Congrats Reece Davidman ‘24: New D-E Ultimate Record – 210 Points!
WOW & Congrats to Reece Davidman ‘24 for now being D-E Ultimate’s all-time points leader! Reece set his new D-E record of 210 points (goals and assists) in a recent win by the Bulldogs. WAY TO GO REECE! GO BULLDOGS!!!
Congratulations Rhys Bowie ‘24 on 200 Career StrikeOuts!
WOW & CONGRATS to Rhys Bowie ‘24 for achieving an incredible 200 career strikeouts!!! Rhys made this historic D-E milestone in the Bulldogs’ recent 5-1 win against Rutherford. In total, Rhys earned 8 strikeouts at the game in four scoreless innings. WAY TO GO...
Bravo to Orchestra Extravaganza Performers!
BRAVO and what a wonderful Orchestra Extravaganza from D-E’s Performing Arts Department! CHEERS to all our winds, percussion, and strings ensemble musicians who performed an incredible concert in Schenck Auditorium! This annual concert showcased all of D-E’s division...
D-E Model UN Meets with Success at Cornell MUN!
Congratulations to D-E Model UN (MUN), which recently earned the title of Outstanding Large Delegation at the highly competitive Cornell Model UN conference! Seven (7) members of our contingent also earned individual awards as well! CHEERS to D-E MUN!