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.
7th Grade Human Anatomy, Symbolism & Character Analysis Showcase
The 7th Grade recently hosted their “The Anatomy of a Human” Exhibit that showcased their interdisciplinary projects for Science and English. In Science, students have been learning about the various systems of the human body. They created life-sized silhouettes that...
LS SingAlong Assembly
We had a splendid time at this past week’s Lower School Assembly (Sing-along Edition!) Students from Preschool 3 to 4th Grade showcased a few songs that they’ve learned over this year. Preschool 3 & 4 sang Ella Jenkins’ “You’ll Sing a Song”. Kindergarten did a...
D-E “Matheletes” Score in AIME, Alex Sheffeld ‘26 on to USAJMO!
WOW & Way to go D-E “Mathletes!” D-E Upper School students Elise Zhu '24, Alex Sheffield '26, Brandon Zhu '26 and Matthew Suh '26 scored in the top 5 -10 percent of their respective American Mathematics (AMC) competitions in November, which earned each of them an...
Lower School Grades 2-4 Spring Music Concert
D-Elightful songs from a broad variety of countries and cultures – including Germany, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, Latin America, and West Africa – filled Schenck Auditorium earlier this week, thanks to the Lower School’s annual Spring Music Concert! Our students...
South Asian Heritage Day Assembly
We were in for a treat for the South Asian Heritage Day Middle School Assembly! Students were dressed in beautiful sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and other traditional clothing while speaking on so many aspects of South Asian culture(s) from food, spices, history, music...
“Turning Points in History”: 8th Graders Compete in NJ National History Contest
More than 20 of our 8th grade students went to Monmouth University recently to compete in the NJ National History Contest! This year’s theme was on “turning points in history”. Projects included exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and papers. Six (6)...
Ice Hockey Club Wraps Up Inaugural Season
D-E’s Ice Hockey Club Team recently wrapped up their first season with great hopes for the future! The team’s final game, against the Green Knights of St. Joe’s, was held at a very foggy Mackay Arena (Englewood). Despite some injured players, the Bulldogs fought hard,...
Regionals Success for Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Teams!
Teams from both D-E's Upper School (US) and Lower School recently competed in the regional Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Tournament, both learning and succeeding along the way! Congratulations to our US Structure Team, for taking 1st Place in their division with a...
8th Grade Paper Roller Coaster Expo
That’s how we roll! This year's 8th Grade class constructed 24 marvelous paper roller coasters made of cardstock, tape, and imagination… learning hands-on about physics, programming, circuitry, and more in the process! Students were split into teams and worked...
D-E Model UN Meets Success @ NAIMUN!
Congratulations to all our D-E Model UN (MUN) members on their success at NAIMUN! Convened at Georgetown University, NAIMUN is the largest Model UN conference on the East Coast. Over 3000 delegates participated in NAIMUN XLI last month. Despite the intensity of the...