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Did you know? In addition to our live event this year, we are also having a silent auction with lots of great items, all online! No more waiting until the last minute to rush the silent auction table or waiting around to see if you have the winning bid. The silent auction, hosted by 23Auctions, […]

We’re planning for the summer, and you should too! Our Summer Program spaces fill up fast, so make sure you head over to our Summer of Fun (for 3-6 year olds) or our Summer of Discovery (for 6-10 year olds) to print out your application. This year we have some incredible themes. Your Primary child

As a culmination of their Lower Elementary biology studies, the third year students spent most of Tuesday exploring MDS’ wetlands. They collected water and botany samples, compared the flora of different parts of the property, and discussed the body functions of flowering plants. It was a fun day for all of us!

Our primary students planted sunflower seeds, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and marigolds a few weeks ago. They love to care for them and watch them as they grow!

Come on down to Daddy Jack’s on Bank Street in New London this Monday night, May 22, for a great dinner and lots of fun! The Chaplin family is once again opening Daddy Jack’s on a Monday night just for the MDS community. From 5:00 – 7:00 pm you can enjoy Jack’s pasta with several

“The Invention Convention can be a classroom, school, or district wide science event. This science event is designed to encourage students to apply basic science skills in a creative and productive manner. Participants are encouraged to identify a need or to solve a problem by following the same steps and patent application procedures that an

This afternoon our Upper Elementary students visited Otis Library to research Native American tribes as part of their cultural studies. What an educational afternoon!

Last week several members of the Coast Guard band came to perform for our students. They played a few songs for each classroom and taught the children about musical notes and melody. Our children were enthralled with the musicians and their instruments!

Earlier this month Diane Deedy, head of youth services at Norwich’s Otis Library, gave MDS Upper Elementary students and directress, Tara Rodriguez, a great tour of the traveling Smithsonian exhibit, “Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean To Be Human?” After the tour, the students were free to experience the exhibit on their own and

Lyman Allen 4 One of our elementary parents arranged a wonderful visit to the Lyman Allyn Museum in New London for us! The students had a tour of the Museum and participated in a painting class. Of particular interest was the exhibit A Colorful Dream. It was a family friendly, interactive exhibition by contemporary fine