Hello all, We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming 8th grade parent forum Thursday, 4/18 at 8:30 am in Hulst House. Among other things, we will be discussing the transition process from 8th to 9th grade. And, there are some very...
23-24 MS Deans
03.28.24 On Placement Tests from 8th Grade Dean Ali Miller
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope everyone had a wonderful break. It's great to be back in the building with your children. Believe it or not, the rest of the year is going to fly by! Placement tests Beginning April 3, 8th grade students will be taking placement...
03.28.24 Urbanowski (6): Happy Spring! Updates and Looking Ahead
Dear 6th Grade Parents and Guardians, Happy Spring! I hope your child is enjoying being back at school after the spring break and getting into the swing of new projects and units! One new unit involves the culminating Experimental Design Project in science. Look...
01.29.24 From Ali Miller (8): January Update
It's been great to have a full week of school this week (though that snow day was pretty sweet). Here's some information for you: Thank you to many of you for the interest in the Teens for Peace program. At this time, the program is full. I will be looking for...
11.02.23 A Few Reminders From Ali Miller (8th Grade Dean)
Dear Parents & Guardians, No school Friday, 11/3. Enjoy NOT having the morning rush to school! Featuring 2 of our 8th graders, Mackenzie and Nate... D-E Performing Arts proudly presents She Kills Monsters All Middle and Upper School families are invited to buy...
09.15.23 From Ali Miller (8): SEEK Trip Details
Hello all, Here is a lot of information about the SEEK trips! Waivers: Every trip has a waiver to complete online. They are listed in this document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mPDZszeAIUA7pAHsFJ9G6XmBzR73BfJXPSzjHzjYOU/edit?usp=sharing Please fill out the...
09.15.23 From James Aitken (7): Camp Speers Overnight Trip Info
Dear 7th Grade Families, We had a much cooler week this week, and kids are getting settled into normal routines. I am trying to monitor my communications to you, because I of course want you to be informed but also not overwhelmed by material. This note is almost...
09.08.23 From 6th Grade Dean Tasha Urbanowski | Quick Update: End of 1st Week
Dear 6th Grade Parents and Guardians, I hope your child has enjoyed the start of school! It has been a busy, exciting week, and there is more to come. The class is in great form, and their teachers and I are delighted to be enjoying these opening days in their...
09.08.23 8th Grade Dean Ali Miller | Week 1 Done!
Congratulations! You made it through week one, getting your child back on a school sleep schedule and cajoling them out the door. Some reminders: Please label your child's belongings. Things inevitably will go missing. Also, we are encouraging students to use their...
09.08.23 7th Grade Dean James Aitken | First Week Check-In
Parents, What a first week! It's amazing how much has happened in 4 days. We dealt with some pretty steamy weather, but overall it was an incredible week. We welcomed almost 30 new students to the grade, and after an action packed orientation day, we settled into...