Middle School at the MidpointCedar reads through her reports In Daniel Pink’s new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, the author dedicates an entire chapter to the … Read More
It’s that time of the year when you can de-clutter for a cause! Please consider donating books to the Annual PDSPA Used Book Fair taking place on May 3 (9-3:30) and May 4 (9-4). We’re grateful for all genres of…
April PDS PA Meeting to Focus on PDS Math Program
Join us for the next PDS Parents Association (PA) meeting scheduled for this Tuesday, April 24 @ 8:30am in Gilkeson Center.
We’re pleased to announce that the first 30 minutes…
Cedar reads through her reports
In Daniel Pink’s new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, the author dedicates an entire chapter to the importance of ‘midpoints’. Often times in the various stories that make up our lives, we…
At PDS, the high school assembly is a valued part of our school rhythm and culture. There are two types of assemblies: (1) the shorter more regular gathering, aka “morning meetings” (15 minutes) happens every other day and is part…
Students presenting their work on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to our PreK-12 Assembly
When entering a classroom in the Middle School it is not the teachers voice that directs the space, but rather it’s the student voices. At PDS,…
The Way We Learn Language
At PDS, content matters. Exposure to a wide range of ideas matters. More than this, the way we learn matters. The emphasis on deepening understanding of principles and foundations takes priority over “covering” a vast…
When it comes to the skill of reading, the Middle School years are formative. This is the time in their development when sophisticated reading skills begin to allow students to analyze literature and master content. It is also during this…
“We swim in an ocean of feedback” – Sheila Heen
A few summers ago, I had the pleasure of reading Thanks for the Feedback by Sheila Heen and Doug Stone. It is a powerful and actionable book, which outlines the…
Acquiring Language
Building Fluency
As the father of an active and talkative one and a half year old, I’m getting a first-hand look into language acquisition. I watch my daughter pick up new words and phrases at an amazing pace.…
The next PDS Parents Association (PA) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1 @ 2pm in Gilkeson Center.
Come along to take part in a discussion about food at PDS. This is a chance to let the school know what…
