Gathering outside, each class had the opportunity to share what they have learned about the parts and life cycle of trees, and how important it is to care for them. Then they took turns shoveling dirt around a set of five tree sprouts.

Each set was marked with a plaque, commemorating that the DDE kindergarten, first grade and second grade classes of 2023 were responsible for the new red oak trees. DDE Principal Heather Silvia told students that someday they will visit DDE with their families and show them the trees they had a hand in planting.

The project was made possible through a partnership between the school, the DDE Parent Teacher Organization, and the Liverpool Central School District.