By Judy Purcell and Sue Parise, pre-k teachers
As winter has settled in, the pre-k has been reading many books written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Many of her stories are fairy tales that she has retold. The children have…
Written by Cheryl D. Loughlin, IBM Software Engineer
What do junior and senior programming students at Poughkeepsie Day School have in common with IBM Poughkeepsie designers? Quite a bit, actually. We all like to innovate and solve problems! Theresa Hans,…
PDS draws a diverse group of families from all over the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas. They come from as far south as Peekskill, from Kerhonkson in the west, as far north as Germantown and all the way from Sharon,…
Please join us for the next PDS Parents Association Meeting on Thursday, January 19, at 8:30am. We plan to discuss the Faculty Grant Program, upcoming events and our PA budget. Remember that all PDS parents are members of the PA,…
by Monica Cleslak, CIA graduate and Cafeteria Assistant
Do you know about kale? Do you know that it is low in calories, high in fiber and has no fat? It’s also full of vitamins and great for your heart! That’s…
By Lynn Fordin, grade 2 teacher
It seems like hosting Lower School Assembly is easy, doesn’t it?
Well, there is quite a lot that goes on behind the scenes in order for each class to get ready for that Wednesday…
Even when the weather was still balmy, soup was a popular choice for our students. With a chill settling in, the soup bar has grown more popular.
Students can choose soup every day at lunch. Soups are a great way…
Most people still have some shopping to do for the holidays. Keep in mind that if you plan to shop on Amazon, you can help the PDS Parents Association raise funds with a few easy clicks.
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Early in the faculty meetings planning for this year, Jake Lahey, our 7-8 history teacher, wondered if we might create an interdisciplinary study that asked students to consider the history and processes that humans use to get energy from the…
By Gillian Eames, director of after school & enrichment program
PDS welcomes back Anna Mayta to teach a winter enrichment course: Creative Yoga (for students in Pre-K – Grade 5). Anna is a dance improvisor, teacher and choreographer who lives…
