Parnassus is a home to many. Integrating disciplines like visual arts, foreign language, and English, senior Catalina Mahe ’22 is ecstatic to be one of the lead editors for the magazine. As a prospective ninth grader, Catalina saw it as an opportunity to expand her love for first language, Spanish––now learning both French and Spanish in her last year. The club allows students to explore their creativity outside of the classroom and gain exposure from peers’ experiences and writing. Meanwhile, Catalina and her senior co-editors (Sunaya Mueller ’22, Charles Spitzley ’22) spend months curating the magazine with advisor Sra. Abby Kanter. Catalina hopes that the upcoming year will inspire new writers and language-fanatics towards the magazine’s community.
“Parnassus does have a very family-club feel. I think one of the benefits of writing in another language, the most obvious thing, is just practicing the language. I’ve got to read all of the pieces in Parnassus, regardless of what language they’re in. It has inspired me to write a lot of my own pieces and to look into reading more literature in other languages. I finally got to share pieces that spoke about what it’s like being Colombian for me. I got to write about what the food, and what my family is like, and I got to express that in Spanish. “
Computer Eye Fatigue
Submitted by Maureen Krane, R.N. Eye Fatigue During Computer Use As our children’s computer time increases, it is always good to observe them for eye fatigue. Highly recommended by eye care specialists, the 20-20-20 rule will help prevent fatigue. This rule suggests...
Kindergarten Forts!
Submitted by Susan Abramson The Lower School schedule created is intended to provide structure and flexibility. It is meant to provide instruction to be sure children keep learning, but we have also tried to address children’s universal drive to create, explore and...
Message from Joe Algrant, US Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians, While we are closely monitoring the global public health situation as you’ve read in recent messages, we also are trying to operate school in a normal fashion, and to that end I want to remind you about important events upcoming in the next...
PEP Talk: Deirdre O’Malley, Psy. D., D-E Upper School Psychologist
As children spend more time online, there is increased pressure to present themselves in idealized ways. – How does the current online culture affect body image and disordered eating? – And why do we overlook the fact that so many boys are affected by this phenomenon?...
The History of the Lower School Valentine’s Day Concert
Music education in the Lower School at Dwight-Englewood includes singing, movement, music appreciation and music history, as well as the skills of listening, reading, playing, and writing music. Another important aspect is giving children opportunities to...
Bringing the American Revolution to Life
Fifth graders brought The American Revolution to life with their Information reading and writing units. Their background knowledge of the American Revolution from Social Studies class laid the groundwork for their ability to successfully comprehend the non-fiction...
Looking ahead to 2020-2021: Academic Scheduling Begins
As we begin to plan for next year (yes it’s that time), we are altering our process from previous years just a little, aiming to make things a little more clear and efficient. There are many steps to the decisions that students will make, and we’ll start this week...
PA presents LS Skate Day 2020
Sunday, March 1, 2020 5:00 – 7:00 PM The Ice House, Hackensack, NJ Admission, skate rental, and refreshments all provided by the D-E Parents’ Association. Bring the whole family! Click Here to Learn More and Sign Up Original...
Live at the Bulldog Lounge: Bulldog Bash is May 2, 2020
You’re Invited: Enjoy D-E’s biggest fundraiser of the year and Laugh locally! Bulldog Bash is Saturday, May 2, 2020, “live at the Bulldog Lounge”! For details and online RSVP visit www.d-e.org/events! Original Article
Learn Boldly with us!
Learn Boldly with us! Registration now open; hurry, Early Bird Discount ends March 1! Visit de360.d-e.org/summer or call 201-237-3144 today! Original Article