Science Olympiad Goes to State
This past weekend, our middle school Science Olympiad team, led by Mrs. Khan, went to the state championship, where they competed against 34 other schools. The team won nine medals overall, placing eleventh in
The Value of Persistence
My last missive focused on How Children Succeed by Paul Tough, and traits that comprise one’s performance character. Carmit Segal’s research showcasing the link between coding speed (a proxy for trying hard when there
Pi and Grit
One of my all-time favorite “educational books” is How Children Succeed by Paul Tough. Highlighting years of innovative social science research, Tough stresses the importance of certain performance character traits as predictors of achievement and
Hard History with Dr. Jeffries
This past Tuesday, our staff was graced with the opportunity to hear from Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, a historian and professor who teaches classes centered on the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements. Among the many
SciOly and Odyssey Teams Advance to the Next Round
The middle school Odyssey of the Mind and Science Olympiad teams have been hard at work preparing for and competing in their regional competitions! [su_spacer] Odyssey of the Mind Odyssey of the Mind is a
Adaptation and Math Week
Several weeks ago, we invited prospective students to campus on a Saturday morning for admissions testing. Since parents were not allowed in the buildings, many took self-guided tours of campus, and I did my best
TDS Virtual Book Fair
The Book Fair at TDS has always been a highly anticipated event. We love watching the students "ooh" and "ahh" over the new selections, helping parents find a good fit book for their child, and
Black History Month and STEAM Education Coincide at TDS
We held our first ever virtual Science Expo yesterday at TDS, featuring an introduction from Mr. Forringer and Dr. Nelson. Thanks to these teachers, as well as Mrs. Khan, Mrs. Fisher, and Ms. Farrer, and
TDS Spelling Bee Finals
Last Friday, we gathered for a time-honored TDS tradition: the Spelling Bee. Class champions from homerooms in grades two through eight “took the stage” and put their skills to the test, spelling words of increasing
MS Students and Core Value Awards
Each Friday afternoon, the middle school has a meeting where we recognize student birthdays and make announcements. One thing that has always been special about these meetings is that they are led by the 8th
