April 2005


First-Ever Dalton Model United Nations Conference: 7th and 8th Graders Invited to Participate


On Saturday, May 14th, Dalton will hold its first-ever Model United Nations Conference. Several hundred students from roughly a dozen schools across the city will come to Dalton to attend this conference, organized by High Schoolers from Dalton and Horace Mann.   Read More


9th Annual Banquet in Honor of Dalton Teachers Friday, May 6th


The annual Banquet in Honor of Dalton Teachers will be held on Friday, May 6th at 6:00pm at the Golden Bridge Restaurant located at 50 Bowery Street (South of Canal Street) in lower Manhattan. Tickets are $30 per person for community and family members, but teachers are honored guests for the evening.  Read More


Jon Scieska


A Caldecott Award Winning Author Visits Dalton  Read More


Notable Children's Author Jon Scieszka Visits The Middle School and First Program


Jon Scieszka, author of The True Story of The Three Little Pigs, Stinky Cheese Man, Math Curse, The Time Warp Trio and many others, visited the Middle School and First Program on Tuesday, April 26th.   Read More


4th Grade Travels Back in Time to Plimoth Plantation April 21st and 22nd


The 4th Grade continued its studies of the Pilgrims by visiting Plimoth Planation on April 21st and 22nd. Referred to as a living history museum, the Plantation is a recreation of actual life in 17th century New England.  Read More


Ujima Kenya-Dalton Project: Middle School in Collaboration with First Program and The High School Supports Subukia Scholarship Fund


Middle School students, working along with the First Program and High School, have raised funds to support the Subukia Scholarship Fund.   Read More


Minnie O'Noble Reads to Noble House on St. Paddy's Day


Minnie O'Noble, cousin of 4th Grade teacher Gini Noble, stopped by on St. Paddy’s day to read stories to the wee little ones.   Read More


Ron Blake Performs at House 91


Ron Blake, jazz saxophonist and parent of second grader Maya in House 35, performed at the First Program.  Read More


Sixth Grade Celebrates Greek Festival on Thursday, April 21st


Planning and rehearsals are underway for the Greek Festival. The 6th Grade students, faculty staff and family members are looking forward to their performances.  Read More


Middle School Community Outreach: A Commitment to New York City Gardens, Parks and Recreational Facilities


Eighth graders spend the morning gardening, cleaning and refurbishing the Riverside Park volleyball courts.  Read More


Middle School Grade 6: Brighton and Crotty Houses Spend The Morning Assisting at Henry Street Settlement


Sixth grade members of Brighton and Crotty Houses assist teachers and staff with teaching and caring for preschoolers attending Day Care Facility Number 3 located on the lower east side  Read More