kathleen McIntyreMay 191 minChallenging Edges - the Upper Elementary Way Upper Elementary began their adventure to Green River Preserve with 3 goals: 1. Have Fun 2. Challenge your edges. It is always...
kathleen McIntyreFeb 161 minSelf-soothing Strategies - the breath For the past month, we have focused on building emotional vocabulary. When young people can identify how they feel, they can better...
kathleen McIntyreJan 262 minTracks... and Social Emotional LearningThe only footprints you see here are from wildlife. But underneath the snow is thousands of children's tracks, headed towards the circle...
kathleen McIntyreDec 10, 20211 minKudos to Middle School!For the past several years, middle school has taken the lead on inspiring and educating folks at Christmas in Davidson to recycle right....
kathleen McIntyreDec 9, 20212 minBirdseed Gratitude WalkAll is silent, except for little feet crunching leaves and the sound of birdseed landing on the ground. With each step, my shoulders...
kathleen McIntyreNov 2, 20211 minUpper Elementary Overnight Adventure - Sound to SeaOur Sea and Sound explorers made many wonderful discoveries as they learned about the barrier island’s variety of ecosystems and the...
kathleen McIntyreOct 27, 20211 minMiddle School Mountain Adventure This month, middle schoolers had the quintessential fall mountain adventure - long-range views from the Appalachian Trail, a 17-mile bike...
kathleen McIntyreSep 24, 20211 minFirst Overnight Trip of the Year!The week Lower Elementary headed up to the mountains of western North Carolina to Camp Rockmont for their overnight adventure. Not only...
kathleen McIntyreAug 23, 20211 minOpening CeremonyToday has been a beautiful day of celebrating, reconnecting, and making new friends. A super sweet moment from this morning’s ceremony...
kathleen McIntyreNov 4, 20202 minTop Five Cold Weather Pro Tips:1. Dress in layers and have them labeled. A warm-core will help their extremities stay warmer. Count the layers that they wear to...
kathleen McIntyreOct 18, 20201 minSustainability: Egg CandlingWe have embryonic action happening this week! After candling our chicken eggs, students discovered that only three eggs showed no...
kathleen McIntyreSep 13, 20201 minPickling DayDr. Montessori emphasized the importance of using real tools and engaging with purposeful activities. This fosters young people’s...
kathleen McIntyreSep 6, 20201 minThe science behind food preservation By understanding the conditions in which bacteria thrive, students could solve the problem of how to eat a locally grown cucumber at...
kathleen McIntyreAug 30, 20201 minSustainability 101What is Sustainability? I ask this question often. Students offer lots of examples, but I want to make sure they understand the why...
kathleen McIntyreFeb 19, 20201 minCycles Over the past few weeks, we have been studying the hydrologic cycle as well as the carbon cycle. Cycles show how interconnected elements...
kathleen McIntyreFeb 5, 20201 minBunny LoveWe have two new amazing DGS community members, who happen to be super fluffy. This week, each group has been learning about how to care...
kathleen McIntyreJan 21, 20202 minSocial Emotional LearningWhat is most foundational to who we are as a school community is the social-emotional well-being of our students.
kathleen McIntyreJan 6, 20203 minCivic EngagementOur students' enthusiasm and commitment for making this community and world a better place is inspiring. Since the start of this school...
kathleen McIntyreDec 8, 20192 minCornell Back Yard Feeder WatchThis week, DGS kicked off our data collection for Cornell’s Backyard Feeder Watch. Before we got into the nuts and bolts on the...
kathleen McIntyreNov 18, 20191 minIs Davidson Recycling Right? DGS found out!This week, Middle School Students presented to leaders in Davidson on the information they gathered along with lower elementary on if...