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(2/20) Congratulations to our Mahjong Winners in gifted this week!! Why did we take a week of instructional time to teach a game? First, this is an excellent addition to our unit on China! Secondly, when we play games like Mahjong we are learning reflecting thinking and planning. Students learn problem solving and decision making skills. We practiced logical thinking and emotional intelligence. We also learned cooperation, friendly competition, and how to deal with mistakes! FUN was just the icing on the cake!!

(2/20) Our Sock Hop Book Fair kicks off MONDAY, and we are ready to twist and shout about these rockin’ reads! 🎸📖
Students got a sneak peek at the fair today during previews, and let’s just say… their wish lists are growing fast! 👀✨ There are so many totally cool books they can’t wait to take home.
💛 Don’t forget!
Tuesday is our special Sock Hop & Shop with Grandparents Day! Grandparents (or any special adult) are invited to come shop with their student during activity time. We can’t wait to see those sweet memories being made!
👗👖 And Tuesday is also our Dress-Up Day!
Break out the poodle skirts, saddle shoes, rolled jeans, leather jackets, and slicked-back hair — let’s go all out and make it a day to remember!
This is going to be one fantastically fun week full of books, buddies, and 50s flair!
Let’s rock this Book Fair! 💙📚

(2/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.

(2/18) Ms. McGinn, Ms. Luther’s student teacher, is making learning timely and tons of fun with “Clock Yoga!” 🕒🧘‍♀️
Students are striking poses to match the hands on the clock as they practice telling time — getting their brains and bodies moving while they learn! We love seeing such creative, hands-on learning in action!

(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! 💘