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.

Jazz Rock Spring Concert Recap

Jazz Rock Spring Concert Recap

We ended our week of M.A.G.I.C. on Friday evening with our Spring Jazz Rock Concert! With food trucks prior to the events, D-E audience members enjoyed a showcase of incredible music from our student musicians and vocalists. We kicked it off with “Sway” from the...

D-E JADE PRESENTS YOM HASHOAH ASSEMBLY 

D-E JADE PRESENTS YOM HASHOAH ASSEMBLY 

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Sandy Rubenstein to D-E in conjunction with our Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Middle and Upper School Assembly programs. The programs were hosted by the JADE (Jewish Awareness at D-E) Club. Sandy recounted her personal...

MAGIC WINNERS

MAGIC WINNERS

We held our final MAGIC competition today: the RoShamBo finale and Tug-of-War! Before the festivities we had the parents of the late Michael Andrew Glowski to say a few words of gratitude about upholding Michael’s legacy of sportsmanship and community. We then...

Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit

Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit

The annual D-E tradition of Swartley Gallery showcasing the work of our senior artists continues! This year the Senior Spotlight Exhibit will feature artwork by Class of 2024 artists Percy Bedell '24; Jaime Lai '24; Ben Rothman '24; Sofia Sherry '24; and Mia Soler...

M.A.G.I.C. Day 3 (Relay) & Day 4 Recap

M.A.G.I.C. Day 3 (Relay) & Day 4 Recap

M.A.G.I.C. Week 2024 continues to be a blast in the Upper School! This Wednesday and Thursday, there were even more relays ranging from Marshmallow Tosses and Three-Legged Races, to Zorb Ball Relays! On Thursday, students competed in an indoor wiffle ball activity....

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