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Short and Sweet
Short and sweet is how I would describe our first few days back at DGS. Another year....another opportunity for us all. For some we have...
Collette
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Opening Ceremony
The whole school gathered together today to honor the start of the new year and the joy of being in community once again. As we joined...
kathleen McIntyre
Aug 23, 20231 min read




Upper El (Mr. D): The Journey Continues
These last two weeks in Upper El have been a lot of fun working on our final engineering project and getting ready for the end of our...
Derek Henig
Jun 7, 20232 min read


Sweet Sorrow
It's that part of a cycle - an ending to what has been. And the anticipation of what sweetness is yet before us, in the next turn of the...

Paula Gross
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Rocky Creek
A picture is worth a thousand words! We had the most incredible field trip ever. Thanks to Ms. Kathleen for planning and executing this...
Collette
Jun 6, 20231 min read


That's the Spirit
It has been a fun and crazy week, short and busy with lots of school spirit! It was so cute each day to see the children come in dressed...
Collette
Jun 2, 20231 min read


MS Blog Files - ELFT
(This was written upon returning in mid-May, but the pictures gave me fits trying to load. It was an incredible trip, and I hope your...
Patricia Hatch
Jun 2, 20233 min read


Elders - a practice in mindfulness
Elders surround us at DGS. They have been watching over our children since we arrived ten years ago. This week in mindfulness, we slowed...
kathleen McIntyre
May 25, 20231 min read


The countdown has begun
How did we get here so quickly? Another year is almost over and as we sail through the last few weeks, we look for a balance between work...
Collette
May 19, 20231 min read


Middle School’s Coastal Adventure - ELFT
Months of planning, fundraising, and community meetings resulted in a coastal adventure filled with history, art, haunts, marine study,...
kathleen McIntyre
May 17, 20231 min read


Market-ing, 5/12
It's been a wonderful market season - I hope all of you have been out at least once to the Davidson Farmers Market to interact with our...

Paula Gross
May 12, 20232 min read


Happy Mother's Day
To all of our Primary Mother's I wish you all the happiest of days enjoying all of those that have 'made' you a Mother! Your children...
Collette
May 12, 20232 min read


Upper El (Mr. D): Light it Up!
Starting last week, UE began their final Science & Engineering project: Light it Up! This year has been all about energy and how...
Derek Henig
May 12, 20233 min read


The clouds part… Lower elementary’s Mountain adventure
There are days on the top of Mount Mitchell, where you can see for 70 miles away. The clouds part and everything becomes clear. That was...
kathleen McIntyre
May 9, 20231 min read


Symmetrical or Asymmetrical
This morning we had a visit from Percy's mom who did a lesson with the children on geometry. Incorporating some of the materials from our...
Collette
May 5, 20231 min read


Upper elementary adventure to the mountains
Last week, upper elementary headed to the hills. When they arrived, they were greeted with wet, cold weather. And this weather hung...
kathleen McIntyre
May 5, 20231 min read


If I was a reptile which one would I be?
We had an interesting week with so many children out sick. We certainly hope we can get through the next six weeks all feeling well! Who...
Collette
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Upper El (Mr. D): To the Sky!
Since last week, UE has been building their bottle rockets. Last week also included extra drama practice leading up to the Spring...
Derek Henig
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Winghaven
We had a wonderful trip to this lovely historical garden and home in Charlotte. Thank you to all our Chaperones!
Heidi Kelly
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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