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(9/16) Ready..Set..READ!! D.T. Cox Read-a-Thon is set for September 21–25! Students will be reading, collecting donations/pledges, and working toward exciting prizes—including a dance party, ice cream sundaes, breakfast with a special guest, limo rides, and more! Students can also join in on our fun Read-a-Thon Dress-Up Days throughout the week.
Read-a-Thon packets were sent home with students! Please look over the information, help your child get started, and remember that reading logs, donation pages, and contributions are due to teachers by Friday, September 25.

(9/14) Ms. Griffith’s class had fun reviewing their adaptations unit with a hands-on celery experiment! Students observed how plants take in water, and connected their findings to adaptations that help plants survive.

(9/11) Mrs. Chrestman’s third grade students enjoyed reading the book "Freckle Juice" in class. After reading the book, they concocted their own version of “freckle juice” and had a taste test! The students identified the story elements and discussed the theme of the book, which is being happy with who you are. Students used text evidence to write a summary and explain the theme.

(9/11) Mrs. Bryant's third graders became scientists as they investigated how flowers drink water! They placed white flowers in different colors of water and watched as the colored water traveled up the stems and into the petals.
This hands-on experiment helped students see how plants use their stems to transport water—all while making some beautiful, colorful flowers!

(9/11) Scoot, scoot, scoot! Ms. Jones' students were “scooting” around the halls while practicing multiplication using the area model strategy!

(9/11) Ms. Jones’ class has been learning all about the water cycle! Students paired up and got creative by making their own water cycle models!

(9/11) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.

(9/10) Students in Mrs. Collums' math classes used colorful counters and critical thinking to solve for the unknown number in each equation!

(9/10) Congratulations to these amazing students who have been chosen to make a difference at DT Cox! They’re ready to spread kindness, support their classmates, and help make our school a safer, happier place. We can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make!
Students: Mayte Juarez Antonio, Paisley Baldwin, Alivia Banks, Averie Beene, Alaiyah Bell, Reegan Burnley, Brooklyn Carpenter, Audree Crouch, Audrey Cummings, Sims Dampeer, Ada Dowdy, Zachary Duncan, Miller Ingram, Auden Johnson, Peyton May, Brooklyn Miller, Raines Moore, Jaxon Patterson, Harleigh Ray, Harleigh Rice, Thomas Smith, Damarion Souter, Patricia Toc Tines, Molly Williams
P.A.T.H. Coordinator: LaToya Kinnard
Peer Helper Coordinator: Kristy Dowdy

(9/9) We’re excited to begin a new program called Peer Helpers Plus. The program is focused on helping our students build character, make healthy choices, and develop important life skills. This week, Ms. Kinnard and her intern, Ms. Maggie, kicked things off with the first lesson, “My Go-To People.” Students learned how to identify trusted adults they can turn to, the importance of speaking up when something doesn’t feel safe, and the difference between tattling and reporting.