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Upper El (Mr. D): Chemistry and Flash Fiction
We had a great week back from our February break with two new units—chemical energy for our science time and flash fiction for our story...
Derek Henig
Mar 5, 20233 min read


Chickens & bunnies oh my!
I can't believe we are only one week back from break. We accomplished so much this week. The chicks have grown an incredible amount since...
Collette
Mar 3, 20231 min read


MS Sci & Engineering 3/3
Had a fun week in Science class. We have been working on plate tectonics and the Earth's interior structure for the past several weeks....
Ed Haponik
Mar 3, 20231 min read


¿hablas español?
This week, middle and upper elementary students went to lunch with their amazing Spanish instructor Mr. Jeff. They feasted on incredible...
kathleen McIntyre
Mar 2, 20231 min read


Lower Elementary Explores Discovery Place Science
This past week, we ventured down to Charlotte and… Explored the new exhibit, Top Secret: License to Spy, where we learned the science of...
kathleen McIntyre
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Photo Goodness at the Light Factory
Upper elementary had the opportunity to explore the new Light Factory facility and create in the darkroom! With a gallery full of...
kathleen McIntyre
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Thank You… from middle school
Thank you to everyone who supported the middle school pizza fundraiser! AND a big shout for the generosity of Mandolino’s for helping...
kathleen McIntyre
Feb 19, 20231 min read


A Visitor - Julie Lang
Tuesday, Julie Lang visited. To provide context to you, the outside reader, Julie is an endearing human, a close friend, and a former...
Patricia Hatch
Feb 18, 20233 min read


Six for Six
What a week! Monday was interesting for sure, especially for Ms. Judith. Ms. Belkis and I were both out sick and so Ms. Shannon, Ms....
Collette
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Middle School Blog Files
The past week or so has been a whirlwind of activity! In the past three days alone, middle school students have hosted a visitor, run a...
Patricia Hatch
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Sustainability, 2/15
"I've got work to do." This spirit of this refrain from one of my favorite "Ms. Kathleen" songs rises up joyfully in your children when...

Paula Gross
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Snakesssssss
Our class was so honored to host a real-live Snake Educator on February 1st for an in-house field trip. Mr. Eric Bitler is licensed in...
Heidi Kelly
Feb 14, 20231 min read


MS Science & Engineering 2/12
Greetings all! We are in full-go mode as we approach this week's Science Fair event at DGS! The class has worked hard throughout each...
Ed Haponik
Feb 12, 20232 min read


If we burn it, they will come
Well, there are so many teachable moments at DGS and we created quite the interesting one this week. Kindergarten made french toast and...
Collette
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Upper El (Mr. D): Launch Day and Boards!
Upper El has been all about our Science Fair and our Catapult project the last week. That means our classroom has felt like a mix between...
Derek Henig
Feb 10, 20232 min read


Middle School is hosting a "Pizza Party" lunch
Middle School is hosting a "Pizza Party" lunch as a fundraiser for their Extended Learning Field Trip on: Wednesday, FEBRUARY 15th First,...
kathleen McIntyre
Feb 9, 20231 min read


Men of Change - MS Field Trip
This past week, middle school students had the special opportunity to visit a travelling Smithsonian exhibit, Men of Change. Two museums,...
Patricia Hatch
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Stirrings, 2/5
Can you feel the stirrings of spring? This week, even through the chill of February air, we heard and saw signs of a shift. The...

Paula Gross
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Groundhog Day
Well, the groundhog couldn't possibly have seen its shadow yesterday on such a rainy miserable day....so according to the tradition that...
Collette
Feb 3, 20231 min read


Plastic Free Laundry
DGS is partnering with Sheets Laundry Club to help us in our commitment to zero waste. Sheets laundry club is taking plastic out of the...
kathleen McIntyre
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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