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Students Speak Out Through Activism
Having a voice is a powerful thing at any age. But being empowered to speak out when your 13? or 8? Or 5?!! That is what changes the...
Jennifer Jakubecy
Sep 21, 20191 min read


Philosophy in the Classroom
What better way to get kids thinking than to think about thinking! This week, we started our new philosophy program at DGS. We love to...
Jennifer Jakubecy
Sep 20, 20191 min read


This week on the DGS Farm
- Rehab of the chicken coop turned bunny hutch is almost done! Painting and reinforcing the coop is complete. Just need to reattach...
kathleen McIntyre
Sep 13, 20191 min read


Recycle Right... how much plastic do we really need?
Last week students focused on managing organic matter “waste.” This week we focused on what to do with the rest. Paper, cardboard,...
kathleen McIntyre
Sep 13, 20192 min read


Why We Play Chess at School
Chess Club started this week at DGS. We love chess. The students think it is fun, but as adults, we also love knowing all the benefits...
Jennifer Jakubecy
Sep 10, 20191 min read


Our Makerspace
In a time when most schools are prioritizing math and reading, and devoting more time to these subjects while reducing or eliminating...
Jennifer Jakubecy
Sep 7, 20191 min read


Sustainablity: Who is doing the work? Turning organic matter into a resource
Our undervalued little friends should be the recipients of much gratitude. They care for one of the most important natural processes…...
kathleen McIntyre
Sep 6, 20191 min read


Sustainability: Organic Matter….Matters!
What is organic matter? Most of us generate a lot of it when we prepare food or have leftover banana peels, but we don’t think much...
kathleen McIntyre
Aug 30, 20191 min read


What’s happening on the DGS FARM
We just finished our first full of week of school and students are back in action! - Mulched our apple trees with DGS compost to help...
kathleen McIntyre
Aug 30, 20191 min read


An Amazing First Week
Wow! There was so much excitement and good energy this week. It was so fun to see all the returning students, and new students together....
Jennifer Jakubecy
Aug 24, 20191 min read
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