Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment at D-E
In this issue, Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department; Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair of the Human Development Department; and Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), discuss their roles and the programs they implement.
In our next issue, Part II of this series will feature conversations with members of our Student Support Leadership Team, including Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
MAGIC 2024 Day 1 & Day 2 Recaps
It’s the Upper School’s MAGIC Week 2024 here on campus! MAGIC stands for the Michael Andrew Glowski Intramural Competition, and we’re changing it up this year. As opposed to just one day of games and fun, we’re celebrating in ‘magical’ ways, this entire week! On...
Orchestra Extravaganza Concert on April 26
Save the Date! D-E Performing Arts proudly presents their annual Orchestra Extravaganza on Friday, April 26, at 7 PM in Schenck Auditorium! The concert will feature our student ensembles from all three divisions, including the Lower School Band and Strings; Middle...
Dani Weis ’25 Sets New D-E School Records in Girls Varsity Lacrosse!
WOW & CONGRATULATIONS to Dani Weis ’25, for setting new D-E School records for BOTH goals & points in Girls Varsity Lacrosse! Dani made these milestones in the team’s recent game against Tenafly! She scored the most goals in a game (9) and the most points in a game...
Uma Rajan ’24 in the Running for NJ.com Girls Track & Field Performer of the Week!
GET OUT THE VOTE for Uma Rajan ’24! Uma is up for NJ.com’s Girls Track & Field Performer of the Week! According to NJ.com, Uma is “showing her versatility this spring by winning the 400 and 800 and the triple jump as the Bulldogs lost close meets to Midland Park and...
Vote for Noah Thomas ’24 for NJ.com Boys Track & Field Performer of the Week!
GET OUT THE VOTE for Noah Thomas ’24! Noah is up for NJ.com’s Boys Track & Field Performer of the Week! According to NJ.com, Noah “won all three jumps to lead Dwight Englewood to a win over Midland Park and a dramatic 70-70 tie against Emerson as he continues his...
Gymnast Stella Sherry ’24 Headed to Nationals!
WOW and Congratulations to Stella Sherry ’24, who just this past weekend secured a spot at the USA Gymnastics Nationals by placing 4th All Around at Regionals! Stella earned 4th place out of all the USAG girls her age in our region, which is made up of six states. She...
Upcoming: Jazz Rock Spring 2024 Concert
The long wait is over! D-E Jazz Rock is performing their annual Spring Concert this Friday, April 19, at 7 PM in Schenck Auditorium! Always a crowd favorite, Jazz Rock will be performing a range of popular hits including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” (Frank Valli);...
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr
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...
Jackson Clift ’24, Boys Varsity Lacrosse, Reaches 500 Career Saves Milestone!
WOW & Congratulations to Jackson Clift ’24, who has surpassed the 500 career saves mark! Jackson reached this milestone in the latest Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse win, where he tallied 21 saves! Jackson now has an incredible 508 saves total, earning this achievement in only...
Handbells Ensemble Rehearses for Riverside Church Handbells Festival
Hear that D-Elightful sound? Our Upper School Advanced Handbells ensemble has been busy practicing for their upcoming performance in the annual Riverside Handbells Festival this weekend! Our D-E ensemble is one of several featured handbell groups from around the New...