Our Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB), often in partnership with our Parent & Caregiver Affinity Groups (PCAGs), brought so many distinctive, valued communities of D-E into the spotlight this spring. From hosting insightful speakers to remembering important historical events and recognizing holidays, here’s to the efforts of so many to follow-through on our D-E mission statement in tangible, meaningful ways!
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...
Lunar New Year Middle/Upper School Assemblies
In honor of the Lunar New Year coming up on February 10, our Upper School East Asian Affinity Group, Korean Culture Club, Chinese Culture Club, & others hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration Assembly. We began with an outstanding dragon and kung fu dance by our...
Grade 6 Identity Unit Celebration & Food Festival
What a great way to wrap up a curriculum unit! 6th Graders concluded their academic Identity Unit earlier this week in a “D-Elicious” (and thoughtful) way. The students first shared personal presentations – candid reflections centering on their identity including...
Diwali Highlights
In light of the annual Diwali holiday, D-E’s South Asian Parent & Guardian Affinity Group (PGAG) this year hosted a series of wonderful programs for our students and faculty/staff in all three divisions. In the Lower School, parent volunteers provided hands-on...
