Our youngest ones have so much wisdom to offer us. Former librarian and now 3rd grade teacher, Rachel Brainin carries on the legacy of Sheila Sienicki and maintains the publication’s spirit. Rather than having students strive to be published, D-Escribe is an open opportunity to explore writing prompts and styles. Teachers mainly submit work from the Units of Study, while also offering students creative prompts to play with style and content.
“Writing is sometimes very prescribed, so the open-ended prompts provide us with more exciting stories. I had a kid who didn’t like to write but then couldn’t stop writing about dinosaurs. In any free moment he had, he would say, ‘can I work on my dinosaurs?’”
Rather than having students strive to be published, D-Escribe is an open opportunity to explore writing as an artistic medium. Rachel hopes to continue to build upon D-Escribe’s wonderful history and to continue to inspire young students.
Beneath the Surface: D-E Presents ‘Mermaid’
Join us for the Upper School Fall Play, Mermaid, by Polly Teale! Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s familiar fairy tale, this haunting adaptation takes audiences on an unexpected journey through identity, longing, transformation, and what it means to become...
Taking Learning to the Field
What’s it like to work in the sports industry? Students in Upper School History Teacher Peter Waltman’s Sports in American Life class got an up-close look during a field trip to Red Bull New York’s High School Career Day at Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the New...
Little Bulldogs, Big Halloween Spirit!
Our youngest Bulldogs brought plenty of Halloween spirit to campus for D-E’s annual Lower School Halloween Parade! Dressed as familiar characters, favorite foods, trendy toys (we see you, squishy dumplings!), and more, LS students and faculty made their way from...
A Mystery With a Mission
If you’re looking for a good read this spooky season, look no further than a murder mystery penned by D-E’s own John McCabe. This year the longtime D-E Art & Design faculty member published his third novel, “Murder at the Tavern,” with all proceeds benefitting The...
Cultivating Empathy, Belonging and the Courage to Make It Better
Submitted by: Simone Henry Agblonon, Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for Lower and Middle School
The Power of the Pencil: Why Handwriting Beats Typing for Brains and Learning
Submitted by: Mara Trager, Literacy Specialist, Grades 3-5
Singing Leaves & Acorns: An Introduction to Musical Improvisation in Preschool
Submitted by: Lisa Dove, Lower School Music Teacher
10.28.26 Campus Safety Reminders & Upcoming Photo Retakes
10.28.26 A Few Updates
Spirit Week 2026: A Week of School Spirit, Friendly Competition, and Community
From cozy pajamas and creative teacher-inspired outfits to grade-level sports matchups and spirited lunchtime challenges, D-E’s Spirit Week 2026 brought students together for a week of fun, friendly competition, and community pride. In the Upper School, Spirit Week...