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.

Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date

Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date

Happy Galentine’s Day! Our Girl to Girl Upper School class hosted a heartwarming event yesterday, featuring crafts, cookie decorating, and camaraderie. The gathering offered the chance to celebrate the meaningful discussions they’ve had so far this year about what...

K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert

K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Lower School! As per tradition, we had our Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Day Concerts today! Dressed in pink and red, Kindergarteners and 1st Graders sang lovel-y songs like “Mail Myself to You,” “Funga Alafia” (a Nigerian...

Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights

Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights

Way to go D-E Bulldogs Ice Hockey! The Bulldogs recently took to the ice at Coney Island’s Abe Stark Rink, for a tough but memorable game against Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Blue Devils. Despite Poly Prep gaining a 5-0 lead in the first period, the Bulldogs eventually...

LS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

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 

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

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

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...