All 6th Grade Parents/Guardians are invited to join their student(s) on Thursday, December 20, for Egypt Day. This project combines research, writing, and performance art to bring the culture of ancient Egypt alive. We will be performing for parents in the afternoon...
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Back to School Night: Thursday, Sept. 20
Our annual MS Back to School Night is this Thursday, September 20, from 6:00 - 9:15 PM. Join us for the evening to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the curriculum, and discover how we bring the School Mission to Life. Our schedule is as follows: 6:00: ...
Event Reminders
A few event reminders: The last D-E 360° Summer Connections Open House is this Saturday, April 22. Save the dates for Summer Connections 2017, in session from June 26 – August 4. The Summer Open House is a great opportunity to learn about “Enrichment” offerings in...
Message from Kathy Christoph, MS Principal
It continues to be an amazing year of learning for our Middle School students! With our small class sizes and such wonderfully engaged students, we are able to deliver a personalized curriculum and a rich array of experiences that fit the nature of our students and...
“News to Know” for Grade 8 Parents
Placement related information (and key dates for students) was recently shared by Grade 8 Dean James Aitken with all 8th grade parents. This information is provided below here as well. Questions? Email aitkej@d-e.org or call 201-227-3235. Dear 8th Grade Parents, I...
Service Learning
Service Learning is an important component of our Middle School program and takes many forms. Our 8th grade program is organized through our HomeBase system and involves student choice and voice. It’s interesting to see how each year unfolds and what projects the...
Focus on Fitness
Every year, all middle school students participate in the fitnessgram assessments during their physical education class. These assessments are a great tool for students to develop an understanding of their own personal fitness levels. This past week, students...
Special Message for Grade 6 Families
Dear Sixth Grade Parent or Guardian: I am happy to announce our next New York City field trip occurring Friday, March 4th. To complement the 6th Grade social studies unit underway at that time, as well as content they will be studying in art classes, students will...
Happenings in our Middle School
We started out the New Year with Wellness Week, designed and coordinated by our Health and Wellness Department. Throughout the week, students and faculty engaged in a variety of experiences that highlighted the different components of Wellness: physical, emotional,...
Grade-Level Happenings
In 6th grade, students are learning about themselves through many different lenses during the Identity unit. In Science, they are learning about their genetics and the traits that make them who they are. In English, students are creating a "Where I'm From?" poem using...