CONGRATULATIONS PDS CLASS OF 2015
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The Poetry was Good, and then the Interaction Got Even Better
Last week, the seventh graders added to their artistic exploration of the novel Chains, written by Laurie Halse Anderson, by performing skits based on scenes in the novel. This, in addition to their already fine work with poetry around the…
Dansical to be performed for Grandfriends
We enjoyed some wonderful festivities this week. It was great to see many of you at the Annual Meeting of the Eagle Society on Wednesday. If you couldn’t be with us, be sure to check out the photos on the …
Hudson River Immersion (Do it for the Eels)
The term “immersion” is often used to reference a foreign language experience in which students are exposed only to that language. This past week, the term took on a very different and very literal meaning. A small group of students…
High School Art and Theater – Culminating Events
The first event of the evening is “Xhibit F,” the opening reception for the high school art show. Artwork adorns the gallery spaces in Kenyon. Please come to enjoy the reception and view the amazing pieces produced by accomplished high…
Collaborative Knitting
The Get Knotted student knitting club has been busy this year. Julie O’Sullivan, the club’s faculty advisor, reports on what we hope will become an annual tradition – collaborative knitting for donation. Specifically, the club took on a “knit a…
Meaningful Summer Experiences
While some students, mostly juniors, have already planned their summers, this may seem to younger students too early to plan. However, early Spring is the time to plan for meaningful summer experiences.
Two- and four-year institutions across the nation have…
Subject Test Requirements
The second half of junior year is typically the time when juniors begin taking standardized tests (SAT and/or ACT). When preparing for tests, students often ask me if they should take Subject Tests. While only a minority of colleges require…
Top Factors Considered in the College Admissions Process
While Spring has barely sprung in the Hudson Valley, PDS juniors are beginning to look ahead to the Fall when they will apply to college. At this time of the year, early in the college application journey, admission decision processes…
Poetry for Connection, Creativity and Collaboration
No one should be surprised to see poetry in a middle school history class at PDS. And, no one should be surprised to see the English and history teacher work collaboratively with the seventh grade, as they read a novel,…