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(4/17) Our 3rd graders celebrated the end of the first round of testing in a big way! They enjoyed extra recess, a fun luau dance party, and a refreshing hydration station. It was a well-deserved celebration of all their hard work and effort! 🌺

(4/17) Mrs. Boone and Mrs. Harbin’s classes who scored a 4 on their last benchmark were rewarded in the best way—with a special “4’s Picnic”! Students enjoyed time together celebrating their hard work and achievement. We are so proud of their dedication and effort—way to go!

(4/17) Mrs. Roe’s fourth graders made a splash during their ocean-themed review day! As they explored engaging passages about oceans and coral reefs, students practiced identifying text evidence and strengthened their informational text skills. With fun ocean-themed snacks to enjoy along the way, learning was both meaningful and memorable!

(4/17) Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated the end of testing by exploring Hawaiian culture and traditions! Students learned hula, played Hawaiian-themed reading comprehension games, and created their own leis while learning their special meaning. It was a fun and meaningful way to celebrate all of their hard work! 🌺

(4/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!

(4/17) Mrs. Heatherly’s fourth grade math students who demonstrated mastery in geometry and measurement standards over the past two weeks put their creativity on full display!
Some students explored origami, using shapes, symmetry, and spatial reasoning to transform simple paper into impressive designs. Others created detailed drawings on grid paper—many even adding decorative borders—while calculating the area and perimeter of their masterpieces. There were definitely some talented artists at work!
A few students took a different approach by designing comic strips, using elapsed time to show how their superheroes saved the day at just the right moment.

(4/16) Students in Mrs. Steele’s classes wrapped up their reading tests with a “Glow Day” celebration. They explored the science behind bioluminescence, learned how black lights work, and discovered why highlighters glow. The day was filled with excitement as students enjoyed a glow dance party, observed science experiments, played “Bin-glow,” completed a word search, and even had a lively round of Twister all while having plenty of bright, glowing fun. Mrs. Steele is incredibly proud of her students and their hard work.

(4/16) Ms. Spicer’s fourth graders are proving that nonfiction test prep doesn’t have to be boring! ☀️📚 They enjoyed a beautiful day while sharpening their skills—sunshine and strong thinking make the perfect combo!

(4/16) Third and fourth grade math teachers at DTC were awarded the PREPS Growth Award for the 2024-2025 school year. This award is based on a school being in the top 10% of Mississippi schools in regard to overall growth. We are so proud of the dedication and hard work that led to this outstanding achievement! Congratulations to our amazing math teachers—way to go!

(4/16) Fourth grade math teachers were proudly awarded the PREPS Achievement Award for the 2024–2025 school year! This recognition is given to grade levels that demonstrate exceptional academic growth, with scale score increases at least double the state average.
Even more impressive, students showed 100% growth in math across the board—an incredible accomplishment!
Congratulations to our dedicated fourth grade math team for this outstanding achievement!