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(4/22) Mrs. Tutor and Ms. Britt finished their Earth Day celebration by wearing green and blue to support our wonderful planet.

(4/22) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated Earth Day by creating beautiful flower crafts using recycled materials! This hands-on activity encouraged creativity while reinforcing the importance of taking care of our planet. As they designed their flowers, students discussed simple ways to help the Earth, focusing on the message: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It was a fun and meaningful way to turn everyday items into something new while learning how small actions can make a big difference!

(4/22) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated Earth Day with a creative torn-paper collage, designing their own version of the Earth using colorful paper pieces. After completing their artwork, they wrote about ways they can help protect our planet, such as recycling, saving water, and picking up trash. They took it a step farther by cleaning up trash on the playground. This activity combined art, writing, and environmental awareness while encouraging students to take responsibility for caring for the Earth 🌎💚

(4/22) Today, Ms. Jones' students turned their math review into a digital board game race, and let me tell you… the competition was REAL 😅🔥
Students raced against a friend while solving math problems to move across the board. Every correct answer = moving closer to the finish line 🏎️💨

(4/22) Our Beta Club members celebrated Earth Day with a creative project in the sunshine! Students worked together to create an outdoor infographic filled with important facts about our planet and ways we can all help keep Earth safe and healthy.
Learning, teamwork, and caring for our world—all in one great activity! 💚🌱

(4/22) Ms. Luther and Miss McGinn's class is celebrating Earth Day in a fun and meaningful way—by reviewing quadrilaterals through a creative, hands-on activity! Students are combining their knowledge of shapes with an appreciation for our planet, making learning both engaging and memorable.
Who knew geometry could be this fun? 💚📐

(4/21) Ms. Britt and Mrs. Tutor’s classes had the best time celebrating Earth Day all week long! 🌎💚
Students created Earth Day posters, explored outside with an A to Z scavenger hunt, and went on a math scavenger hunt to find angles and shapes in the real world. They also worked through ELA task cards to learn about the history of Earth Day, all while enjoying the fresh air. ☀️📚
To top it all off, they made a fun coffee filter craft while discovering how water moves and spreads pigments.

(4/21) Today, our Mississippi Poetry Project winners had the incredible opportunity to visit the Toyota Manufacturing Mississippi Plant for a day filled with creativity, connection, and celebration!
Students from across the district came together to share their original poetry and celebrate each other’s voices. Each student also received a special anthology featuring their own published poem—a keepsake they will treasure for years to come. In addition to showcasing their work, they enjoyed lunch, received special gifts, and took part in an exciting tour of the plant.
A big thank you to Toyota for providing such a meaningful and memorable experience for our students—we are so proud of their talent and hard work!
D.T. Cox Winners Include:
Third Grade:
Santiago Ayala Gomez: Statewide Honorable Mention
Aiden Berry: 2nd Place Statewide
Audrey Cummings: School-wide winner
Fourth Grade:
Cora Hill: School-wide winner
Easton Park: School-wide winner
Ella Tutor: School-wide winner

(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!