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(3/25) Ms. Spicer’s class had a blast today preparing for the state test using Curipod! After uploading a passage, the platform turned it into an interactive, standards-based activity filled with movement, discussion, and even voting.
Students loved getting instant feedback to better understand their strengths and areas for growth—and they had so much fun, they kept asking for extra time!

(3/23) Gifted students recently wrapped up an incredible unit on Ancient China, and what a journey it has been! Throughout this unit, students explored the rich history, culture, and traditions of Ancient China in hands-on and meaningful ways.
Students expressed their learning through creative art projects, bringing elements like the Great Wall, dragons, and Chinese symbols to life. They also stepped into history by learning about daily life, inventions, and cultural traditions that still influence the world today.
One of the highlights was learning to play Mahjong, where students were challenged to think strategically, recognize patterns, and collaborate with one another. Their excitement and growth during this experience was amazing to watch!
They enjoyed a special field trip to China Capital, where students experienced Chinese culture through food—an opportunity to connect classroom learning to the real world.
To wrap up the unit, gifted teachers hosted a “Mahjong & Mingle” Family Night, where students proudly showcased their work, shared what they learned, and even taught their families how to play Mahjong. It was a wonderful evening celebrating learning, culture, and community.
We are so proud of our students for their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm throughout this unit!

(3/20) Students in Mrs. Steele’s classes read a story this week called “Earthquakes, Eruptions, and Other Events That Change Earth”. Students created a piece of artwork and wrote facts about a natural landform of the earth. They also got to group up and create a volcano simulation and learn about chemical reactions to wrap up the lesson.

(3/20) Global Eats gave students a delicious sample of Mexican culture today with homemade pico de gallo, freshly prepared by Chef Jay and Chef Wyatt! Students loved trying something new and enjoyed every bite—what a tasty experience! 😋

(3/19) The following students received positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!

(3/19) Spring Pictures for DT Cox will be Tuesday!

(3/19) Ms. Spicer and Mrs. Heatherly celebrated student success in a big way! 🎉🍕
Students who showed the highest achievement and the most growth on their reading and math final benchmarks were rewarded with a well-deserved pizza party. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication—keep it up!

(3/18) Ms. Luther’s class put their rounding skills to the test with a fun game of Rounding Jeopardy! Students stayed engaged, worked together, and sharpened their math skills while having a blast!

(3/17) Mrs. Steele and Ms. Luther's classes celebrated their awesome benchmark scores and St. Patrick’s Day with some lucky Shamrock Floats! 🥤💚 Hard work + sweet rewards = a great day to be a student!

(3/16) Teachers at DTC are getting ready to finish the year strong! 💪📚 Today, our teachers spent time in grade-level data meetings looking at student progress and planning ways to help every student continue to grow and succeed.
We can’t wait to welcome our students back tomorrow, and hope everyone had an awesome Spring Break! ☀️🎉