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…
By Rachel Silverman, grade 1 teacher
Shapes, shapes, everywhere shapes. The first grade has been enjoying our exploration of geometry. We are learning about the vocabulary, defining characteristics and the relationships between shapes. We are asking questions such as: How…
By Tom Cosgrove, Food Service Director
Why have boring boiled Brussels sprouts when you can have the rich, nutty flavor of roasted sprouts instead? Trim and cut in half lengthwise Brussels sprouts, toss them in olive oil with chopped…
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the next PDS Parents Association Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 8. And, as an added bonus, you can check out the book fair after the meeting.…
