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.
Stage Crew Prep for US Winter Musical: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
D-E’s Stage Crew members are hard at work, preparing for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! From designing lighting to painting portals, the crew is readying Schenck Auditorium’s stage for another great live performance...
LS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Our final celebration of Lunar New Year ends with the Lower School! Thanks to our Korean and Chinese Parent Affinity Groups, Lower School students arrived at the Lower School gym to find traditional games, activities, and crafts ready for them! Students had the chance...
LUNAR NEW YEAR
In celebration of Lunar New Year, the Chinese Parent Affinity Group hosted a dumpling-making (and eating!) event for the Upper School last week. Students learned how to fill and crimp vegetable and chicken dumplings as our Cater to You staff boiled them and brought...
D-E 360° Chess Tournament Highlights
CHEERS to Chess Tournaments @ D-E! The most recent D-E 360° Chess Tournament was a huge success, with nearly 40 participants from 5 schools coming to the D-E campus to share their love of the game! In the Grades 4-5 division, D-E 4th grader Mack G., took 1st place!...
DEW (D-E WRITERS CLUB) EKPHRASTIC EVENT
Our Upper School DEW (D-E Writers) Club hosted their first Ekphrastic Writing event! With the AP Art Gallery Wall currently on display, students wrote written work that was directly inspired by their peers’ visual artworks and shared with a small audience. Those who...
HOPE Fashion Show Highlights
The HOPE Fashion Show was a roaring success! After adult guests enjoyed the “Oyster Party”, students, families, and guests enjoyed an amazing showcase of fashion, music, and more! It was incredible to see student-made designs from the new Wearable Art course worn by...
Stage Band, US Chorus & Jazz Workshop Winter Concert Highlights
Bravo to our Stage Band, US Chorus and Jazz Workshop musicians for a lively and wonderful Winter Concert! The ensembles performed to a highly appreciative audience, opening with a spirited rendition of “The Flintstones”. Individual musicians showed off their...
Who’s on Broadway? Music Faculty Out in the Field
Outside of their work at D-E, several Music Faculty hold positions in various ensembles within the Tristate Area. We are fortunate to have working professionals as part of our D-E Community! See who's in a pit near you! (Pictured Above from Left to Right: Rebecca...
D-E Achievements from Performing Arts Competitions
Announcing the 2023-2024 D-E Concerto Competition Winners Our Music Department has hosted a Winter Concerto Competition for our orchestra students for the past two years. A professional panel of judges evaluate students on their performance. All participants receive...
Welcome to the Performing Arts Spotlight: The Year So Far
February 2024 Welcome to the new D-E Performing Arts Spotlight, featuring exciting news highlights from our students, faculty and staff. See below for more details on recent programs including our 5th Graders' most recent visit to Lincoln Center, check out...