Chess players, are you ready for a new challenge? Great news! D-E 360° 's own “Coach Mac” (aka Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner) is hosting a rated chess tournament on Sunday, March 23 for all students, ranging from K-8th grade. This is a short and fun tournament with...
Calling all D-Edicated string and flute/clarinet students: Save the dates and experience all the colors of music with D-E 360° String Society 2025: Kaleidoscope! Our exceptional D-E music teachers, including Ani Kalayjian (Cello); Ella Heifets (Violin / Viola); and...
On Sunday, nine students from D-E 360°’s ACE Chess Program attended and had a great showing at the NJ State Elementary Scholastic Championships at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. “It was a fun, all-day chess event,” says Coach Mackenzie “Mac” Molner. There...
What a treat! D-E’s Lower School students in D-E 360°’s AfterCare & Enrichment (ACE) program had a wonderful “Discovery Day” aboard the Intrepid Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “It's Kids Week so we were treated to an expo of most of the kids’ program venues across...
En garde! Earlier this year D-E 360°’s Afterschool Programming Team (ACE) hosted a fencing demo in the Lower School, which was a big hit with our youngest Bulldogs. D-E partners with the Manhattan Fencing Center to offer classes in the LS gym. Registration for the 2024-2025 academic year began this month for students in grades 1-8; however, admission is rolling, so it isn’t too late to register. Student fencers practice on Tuesdays (Beginner, from 4 PM to 5 PM; and Advanced, from 5 PM to 6 PM). “[Fencing] is a gateway to personal growth, new experiences, and lifelong friendships,” says Ms. Julia Gelman, Executive Director for Manhattan Fencing. “Through this program, children can travel to competitions, challenge themselves in exciting new ways, and achieve their fitness, academic, and athletic goals.” Our current students’ enthusiasm for the activity is a testament to this mission. “This is awesome–I love this!” says Cedrick K. ’36, a first grader in the program.
Checkmate! Cheers to our D-E 360° ACE (AfterCare & Enrichment) Chess Team, which had two players compete in the U.S. Chess Federation’s 2024 National K-12 Grade Championships in National Harbor, Maryland, from Dec. 6-8. Third grader Adam Y. ’34 and 11th grader Anna Radchenko ’26 exhibited great sportsmanship and represented D-E well, says Coach Mackenzie “Mac” Molner. “In this tournament, participants only play other kids from their own grade level,” explains Coach Mac. “It’s a very difficult tournament, to say the least!” In the face of such tough competition, Adam scored 3.5 points out of 7 games and Anna scored 4 out of 7 games. “I loved meeting players from all over the country and challenging stronger opponents,” says Adam. “I’m really proud of myself that I had a draw with a much higher-rated player and earned respect from him.”
Dozens of excited Lower School students recently enjoyed a field trip to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) for the Annual Train Show! This annual D-E 360° ACE (AfterCare & Enrichment) Discovery Day is a D-Elightful tradition – and what an amazing trip it was! ...
On Friday, Nov. 15, our lifelong learners in the Lower School had a fun-filled, hands-on learning day at The Newark Museum of Art! The event was part of our D-E 360° “Discovery Day” Field Trips that are organized when classes are not in session. In addition to viewing...
D-E 360°’s Chess Team, which has flourished as part of the Lower School AfterCare & Enrichment (ACE) program, is preparing for its first two chess tournaments of the academic year—the first kicks off right here on campus on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1:30 p.m. to...
Our Young Visionaries (YV) campers with D-E 360° Summer have been enjoying an incredible series of hands-on learning and experiential programs, as well as presentations from accomplished visiting architects, artists, and writers. Under the skilled and energetic...