A recent all-school assembly under the big tent on Leggett Field did a wonderful job of both honoring D-E faculty and staff and then showcasing our Jazz Rock ensemble. First, all faculty and staff who are retiring this year as well as those who have served ‘milestone’...
Seniors recently had the opportunity to hear honest, thoughtful advice and words of wisdom about college, exploring future internship and work opportunities, and life “Post-D-E” in general. This “Alumni & Senior Networking Event” first featured a panel discussion...
Here’s to our youngest zookeepers! Last week, our kindergarteners presented their annual Kindergarten Zoo with their handmade dioramas. Did you know that sea otters have the thickest fur of any animal? Students learned so many facts about their animals, and it was...
Our 4th graders visited the UN earlier this week! Students met Ambassador Chris Lu, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for Management and Reform. In their discussion with Ambassador Lu, they learned about the UN, talked about why...
Our 4th Grade recently started their annual “World Peace Game”! The World Peace Game entails our 4th grade classes being divided into imaginary nations. In addition, there is a World Bank, United Nations, World Court, and Weather Gods/Goddesses who control the...
Last week, we hosted our annual Lifers’ Dinner. The evening consisted of “D-E Lifers” – senior students who have attended D-E in all three divisions – honoring one specific faculty or staff member who has impacted them deeply. Students wrote short yet moving speeches...
CHEERS to Service Learning! Our 8th graders recently participated in the 3rd of their community service opportunities this year. From helping at the Community Food Bank of NJ and baking cookies on-campus for clients of Meals on Wheels North Jersey… to removing...
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Sandy Rubenstein to D-E in conjunction with our Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Middle and Upper School Assembly programs. The programs were hosted by the JADE (Jewish Awareness at D-E) Club. Sandy recounted her personal...
We held our final MAGIC competition today: the RoShamBo finale and Tug-of-War! Before the festivities we had the parents of the late Michael Andrew Glowski to say a few words of gratitude about upholding Michael’s legacy of sportsmanship and community. We then...
Earlier this week D-E School officially observed Eid Al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10. To then celebrate the holiday as a community, our Middle Eastern Parent Affinity Group hosted a D-Elicious luncheon today for faculty and staff. Additionally, the parent group also...