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(12/19) DT Cox wants to celebrate our students' achievements!

(12/18) Today we celebrated the holidays in true DTC fashion! 🎄✨ Students enjoyed a magical ride on the Polar Express—complete with Santa, falling snow, and even a visit from the Grinch! Elves spread cheer with hot chocolate, and the day was filled with pizza parties, dance parties, classroom games, and festive crafts. A special thank you to Pontotoc Fire Department, Mr. Don Russell, and Mrs. Christi Littlejohn for helping us make today joyful holiday celebration from start to finish!

(12/17) After Mrs. Boone's classes finished their ELA benchmark assessments this week, she treated them to a little mix your own drink activity. They enjoyed the surprise!

(12/17) After a week of hard work on benchmark tests, Ms. Griffith's students earned some festive fun 🎄✨ These handmade ornaments are full of effort, pride, and holiday cheer!

(12/11) Our fourth graders had an incredible day on Wednesday! 🎶
They attended a performance by the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra, where students not only enjoyed beautiful music, but also got to explore a variety of instruments and hear the unique sounds each one makes.
After the performance, students enjoyed a picnic at Ballard Park, and had a blast playing on the new inclusive playground. 🌳✨ It was truly an amazing experience!
A huge thank you to the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra for welcoming our students, and giving them such a memorable opportunity! 🎻👏

(10/8) 🍎🍏 Apple Tasting Fun! 🍏🍎
As an extension to their study of apples, Mrs. Andrews’ and Mrs. Hodum’s classes became apple scientists! They explored three delicious kinds of apples — Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. Students used their senses to observe the color, texture, and taste of each apple, then compared their favorites by creating a picture chart to show their favorite apples.

(10/3) Today, Mrs. Hodum's classes went on a scavenger hunt for the best looking leaves. Then, they created a project describing their best character traits because they are FALLing into good character!

(9/19) Today, Mrs. Hodum's students worked with partners to answer a worksheet about popcorn, and pointed out all the different text features within the passage. They celebrated with a popcorn snack!

(9/19) Our 3rd grade gifted classes have been busy researching giraffes, creating colorful posters, and confidently presenting their findings. Also, on International Dot Day (September 15th), students worked together to create a giant tessellation mural made of equilateral triangles and half circles—celebrating their creativity and collaboration! In addition to research, our students are sharpening their critical thinking skills during GRIT time—Games Really Increase Thinking! Whether they're playing strategy games or building with hands-on materials, students are developing their problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking in a fun and engaging environment. We’re so proud of the curiosity, dedication, and enthusiasm these young learners bring to every activity!

(9/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!