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DHS Fuel Cell Car Qualifies for Energy-Efficient Car Marathon in Detroit, Then Stops Short

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The Darien High School Fuel Cell Team put in a valiant effort recently at the 2017 Shell Eco Marathon held in Detroit. Out of 100 teams, only half — including the DHS team — passed the rigorous technical and safety inspection process to get on the track. The fuel cell car then was able to complete three laps, a distance of about three miles. However, due to technical issues, the team did not complete a valid run for placement. Overall, they ranked fourth in their division, beating out schools like Georgia Tech University and Queens University.

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Tokeneke Teachers Become Superheroes for a Day of Appreciation

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Tokeneke Elementary School students reached new heights last week to show their appreciation for all that their teachers do with a celebration themed: “I’m a Teacher, what’s your Super Power?” To kick off Teacher Appreciation Day festivities, teachers and staff were presented with homemade Tokeneke Super Hero capes, gift bags featuring gift certificates donated by Darien Dunkin’ Donuts and Splash Car Wash, and floral bouquets created by their students and room mothers. The school’s Great Hall was transformed into Gotham City with a cartoon metropolis skyline, making a backdrop for a Super Hero photo booth. Classes took turns posing throughout the morning.  

The special day was filled with treats and surprises for the teachers and staff.

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Tokeneke’s ‘Passport Around the World’ Event Shows Kids Different Cultures

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Tokeneke families enjoyed an international evening of delight at the school’s popular Passport around the World event this month. Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers filled the great hall, gymnasium, and auditorium to partake in the biennial cultural celebration.  

The gymnasium was transformed into an international fair with stations representing countries from around the world and hosted by parents who were excited to share a bit of their cultural heritage. __________

— This announcement from the Tokeneke Publicity Committee is also featured in the Darien Public Schools “News of the Week” Newsletter. All pictures are contributed by the publicity committee.

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Ox Ridge, Tokeneke Students Lend a Hand to Those in Need

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Backpacks and food were among the items collected recently to support local communities and organizations. At Ox Ridge Elementary School, the Kids Care Club collected enough supplies to provide well over the “50 backpack” goal that was set. The Ox Ridge Kids Care Club is an organization of students and parents who are dedicated to living the school code by engaging in community service projects. _______________

— This article is from the Darien Public Schools “News of the Week” newsletter. _______________

As part of the year-long celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary, the Kids Care Club held a “backpack” drive to collect, package, and distribute school supplies to families in need in neighboring communities.