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(2/17) Our gifted students recently took a hands-on journey into history during their unit on Ancient China—by learning to play Mahjong! 🀄️
Mahjong is more than just a game; it’s a tradition rich in strategy, symbolism, and cultural significance. As students explored its origins, they strengthened critical thinking, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills—all while gaining a deeper appreciation for Chinese history and culture.
A special thank you to certified Mahjong instructor Gifted Director for PCSD, Felicia Pollard for guiding our students through this engaging experience. Her expertise brought history to life in a way that was both meaningful and memorable!
We are so proud of our students for embracing new challenges and cultures with curiosity and enthusiasm. What a wonderful way to connect the past to the present! 🌏✨

(2/15) Happy School Resource Officer Day to our very own real-life superhero! 🦸‍♂️ Thank you for keeping DT Cox safe, making us smile, and always being there when we need you. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school family! 💛🖤

(2/13) Love was definitely in the air today! 💌❤️ Our students had the sweetest time celebrating Valentine’s Day with treats, games, crafts, and lots of smiles. We ❤️ our DTC family!

(2/13) Today, Mrs. Hodum's students wrote thank you letters to the power company workers who helped restore electricity after the storm. After learning about how communities come together in times of need, we wanted to show our appreciation for the helpers who made a difference in our lives. 💛

(2/13) Congratulations to the following students for winning the Jump Rope Challenge in PE!
Third Grade:
Bannon Matkins 4:39
Maddie Castellanos 4:11
Fourth Grade:
Kyelynn Cole 11:49
Dulce Peren 27:56

(2/13) Ms. Shield's class wrapped up their week learning about Milton Hershey with a virtual tour of the Hershey chocolate factory! 🍫 They explored how chocolate is made, completed an observation activity, and ended with a chocolate tasting to see if they could identify the flavors we learned about. The sweetest way to spend Valentine’s Day! 💘

(2/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!

(2/11)Mark your calendars!! 📚🎶 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming February 23–27!
Join us on Tuesday, February 24th for a special Sock Hop shopping event AND a super cool 1950s dress-up day! Start planning those poodle skirts, rolled jeans, and saddle shoes now—it’s going to be a rockin’ good time! 💃🕺

(2/2) Get ready for our Fantastically Fun Sock Hop Book Fair — Rockin’ Reads for Cool Cats! 📚🎶
🗓 February 23–27, 2026
Don’t miss “Sock Hop & Shop with Grandparents” on Tuesday, February 24th! Grandparents (or any special adult) are invited to shop with their grandchild during their activity time.
Sock hop attire encouraged!—so come ready to rock that retro look! 🕺👗

(2/10) All students at DTC were challenged to write a poem about nature. The top three poems in each grade were chosen to go on to the state competition. Two of our third graders placed! We are so proud of everyone for participating.