Every year, thousands of students from schools throughout the Hudson Valley participate in an event called “Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor” hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The event sees students…
Apples anyone? The class greatly enjoyed our many activities with apples. We read books and watched a science video on the life cycle of the apple tree. The class proceeded to complete their own apple life cycles in addition…
Prek/K was busy this past week weeding and planting in our courtyard. They truly had a great time! We planted radish seeds which have already started to sprout! We also planted Rainbow Tatsoi seeds. Tatsoi is a cold hardy Asian…
Highlights from our 2nd Week of school: watercolor painting, working on letter Mm recognition and sound, forming the letter using multi- sensory tools as well as using pencil and paper, impromptu nature collage led by one our students , drawing…
There’s a belief about independent schools that I am not wild about. People sometimes suggest that what you get from private school is “hand-holding”. It’s in quotes because we are talking about that higher level of guidance; not literally holding…
Our first week of school was filled with learning the routines of the day, exploring our classrooms, the school, and learning a little about each other. The class especially enjoyed looking at photos of their classmates and families, share…
Today was filled with lots of excitement; beaming smiles all around, happy to start the new school year! Here’s a quick peak into our first day. Everyone settled in seamlessly to our new classroom, and have already began making it…
It goes without saying that commencement is a distinctly special event at Poughkeepsie Day School. After all they have experienced and achieved during their time at PDS, our seniors are ready to graduate our program and move on to the…
Interdisciplinary education has long been a staple of the Poughkeepsie Day School experience. Constantly demonstrating the intersection of each academic subject develops the important ability in students to consider and synthesize multiple perspectives when solving problems and answering difficult questions,…
The PreK and Kindergarten’s agriculture-centered curriculum provides a year-round abundance of opportunity for learning that is both tangible and experiential. Whether it be through lessons and activities with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) or trips to local farms, supermarkets,…
