Deanna G. Taylor Academy

🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce the Green Light Leader Board at DGTA! 🎉 This initiative celebrates the incredible achievements of our classes and students. It's all about recognizin...

Dear DGTA Families, Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to build your child’s home library with new books they’ll dive into ag...

Our young scientists in Grades 2 and 3 had an amazing time exploring the wonders of science during our Girls Rock Science After-school club! From hands-on experiments to excit...

We had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween this year! Our students and staff showed amazing creativity with their costumes, decorations, and festive spirit. The "cast" of...

Our DGTA community came together on Wednesday, October 29th for an unforgettable night of fun at this year’s Trunk-a-Treat ! From creative, decked-out trunks to the mountains of ...

Monday, October 27th DGTA Scholars participated in the Red Ribbon Assembly. Red Ribbon Week is an annual drug prevention and awareness campaign observed in the United States, usua...

Friday, October 24, 2025 - Under the leadership of Mrs.Brennan National Elementary Honor Society Advisor, members came came together to participate in Plant a Promise. The students...

Update 10.22.25- Breaking News! Eden Wins! Union County has announced the winners of the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest. Congratulations to Eden Xavier earning second place ...

To support School Violence Prevention Week, our scholars participated in Jersey Day by wearing their favorite sports jerseys. This special event fostered a sense of community and s...

At DGTA, we celebrated Silly Hat Day on October 20th, fostering creativity and community spirit among our students. This week also marks School Violence Prevention Week, emphasizi...

An Effort to Keep Our Students Illness-Free and Learning Strong! At DGTA, we’re committed to keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. Please review the...

October 10th is World Mental Health Day! At DGTA, we recognize the importance of caring for our minds and hearts just as much as our bodies. This year, we’re encouraging our s...

Today, October 10th our students in Grades 2-3 had an exciting and educational visit from our local Fire Department as part of Fire Prevention Week ! 🚨 Students learned about f...

October 9, 2025- As part of our Week of Respect Celebrations and Spirit Week, we focused on celebrating he beautiful diversity that makes our school community so special! Each of...

The Institute of Music for Children is a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization located in Elizabeth. We have a year-round Music and Arts program in which we offer affordable and qu...

🎉 We're thrilled to introduce September's Student Leaders of the Month! 🌟 These exceptional individuals embody the principles of the Leader in Me program, showcasing leadership an...

🎉 We are excited to announce our Student Leaders of the Month! 🌟 These outstanding individuals have shown remarkable dedication and leadership in their classrooms. Thank you for i...

We are thrilled to announce that, after the successful implementation of Drop Everything and Read on Fridays, DGTA will now incorporate this initiative every morning from 8:50 to ...

DGTA is a place where learning comes to life! Whether it’s innovative classroom activities, schoolwide traditions, community collaborations, or celebrations of student success, ou...

📚 Drop Everything and Read Fridays at DGTA! Every Friday at DGTA, our school community takes time to pause, relax, and dive into the joy of reading. Drop Everything and Read (D...