Spanish language and the visual arts blended beautifully in the Middle School (MS) for a cross-collaborative project facilitated by Ms. Junia Robinson, MS Spanish Teacher, and Ms. Lydia Scrivanich, P ’27, MS Art & Design Teacher. To conclude a unit on Spanish...
Mr. Fred Daly, longtime D-E English Department faculty member, will be presenting the 10th Annual Leggett-Umpleby Lecture, titled “The Problem of Shylock: Teaching ‘The Merchant of Venice’ in the 21st Century” on Monday, Nov. 10, at 7:00 PM. The discussion, which will...
The annual Honey Harvest, which has become a sweet tradition at D-E, is a cross-divisional learning opportunity primarily for first and sixth graders that takes place in the Middle School (MS) Teaching Kitchen. Three interactive stations were set up for beekeepers...
The Swartley Gallery welcomed fiber artist Maria Weinstein to showcase her work in an exhibit titled “Sew Many Stories.” During a recent lunch reception, Ms. Weinstein explained her process, which included cutting swatches, sewing individual pieces, adding...
After a super-spirited series of fun activities this entire week, ranging from lunchtime challenges and sporting events between the four Upper School (US) classes; themed apparel days for all three divisions of the School; Makerspace pumpkin decorating contests; Math...
Costumed characters of all ages were spotted throughout the D-E campus today! By far a highlight was the Lower School (LS) Halloween Parade, which had our youngest students walk up from Drapkin Hall to Leggett Field and back, accompanied by boisterous cheers and...
On the fourth day of Spirit Week—D-E Spirit Day—Bulldogs from every division wore their blue, gold, and white proudly! The Upper School’s Spirit Day Assembly kicked off with a lively pep rally and competitive volleyball tournament in the Myrna B. Sherman Gym. Juniors...
As part of Spirit Week, and another chance to earn points for their grade, our 8th-grade Middle School (MS) Robotics Team planned a cross-divisional maker competition. MS and Upper School students used their creativity to decorate pumpkins in the Makerspace as one of...
Howdy, partners! Halfway through Spirit Week, D-E students and faculty/staff celebrated Wild West Wednesday yesterday by sporting their cowboy hats and boots, overalls, bandanas, vests, and flannel shirts. In the raucous final lunchtime soccer game, which came down to...