Beyond the Classroom

There have been so many opportunities over the past few months for our students, faculty/staff, and families to enjoy learning experiences far beyond the confines of the classroom. This is all thanks to robust, exciting student life and community service initiatives. From our youngest students involved in Affinity Group-led diversity awareness assembly programs and being mentored in hands-on STEM workshops…  to Middle and Upper School student leaders of clubs that are focused on the arts, identity, community service and specific interest areas  … our mission is fully in action through D-E’s co-curricular offerings.

The D-E Garden Club, Jazz Rock, INSPIRE ( Introducing New Solutions to Promote Integrity & Respect Everywhere), WISE (Women in STEM Education), JADE (Jewish Awareness at D-E); GSA (Gender & Sexuality Awareness) and Spoonies ( a club dedicated to raising awareness about Chronic Illness) are just a few examples of clubs that have made a wonderful, positive impact on the School over the past few months.

The photos here provide just a sampling of these activities; please see the following pages for more specific examples of our students doing their part to ‘make it better’ through fundraising programs including V-Day 2023 and Art in Action, and affinity group activities celebrating differences.

LS SingAlong Assembly

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...

Lower School Grades 2-4 Spring Music Concert

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

South Asian Heritage Day Assembly

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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...

8th Grade Paper Roller Coaster Expo

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!

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...

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