In honor of Veterans Day, D-E is sending a little sweetness and gratitude to those who have served our country. Through the Third Graders Making a Difference (TGMD) initiative, Lower School students and families collected an incredible 405 pounds of extra Halloween candy to donate to Soldiers’ Angels, an organization that supports service members, veterans, and their families.
Now in its 10th year, this special D-E tradition began with one third grader’s simple but thoughtful idea: He knew he would have more Halloween candy than he needed and thought about how it might bring happiness to others. What started as a grade-wide collection has since grown into a larger community effort—and this year’s total is a record breaker! That’s 405 pounds of kindness heading to brighten the days of those who have given so much. A heartfelt thank you to our students, families, and 3rd grade teachers Ms. Michelle Sussmann and Ms. Rachel Brainin for keeping this meaningful tradition going.