News & Announcements

(2/7) During Social Studies, Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders are learning about how the government works. They learned how a bill becomes a law. Students wrote a "bill" (rule) for the class. They worked together to revise and come to agreements and ways these rules could work in the class. Then, they voted for the rule "bill" they wanted the most. Afterwards, the teacher had to approve the bill and and sign it into law. The class voted to be able to eat a snack in class as long as they clean up after themselves, do not make a mess, or leave trash.

(2/8) D.T. Cox will hold it's Elementary Beta Club induction on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 8:30am. Friends and family are invited to this special event!

(2/7) While studying fractions, Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students read
"The Hershey's Milk Chocolate Fractions Book" by Jerry Pallotta. Afterwards, they separated parts of a whole and had a delicious chocolate snack when the lesson was finished.

(2/7) During library this week, Mrs. Dowdy demonstrated how to use Magnolia Database. Magnolia Database is funded by the Mississippi Legislature, and provides online research databases for schools and other organizations in Mississippi. Students used Magnolia to complete an animal research report on their favorite animal.

(2/6) Mrs. Chrestman’s fourth graders recently read the book "The Twits" by Roald Dahl. After completing the novel, the students acted out a play based on the story.

(2/5) Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by their peers to represent D.T. Cox as our Junior Beta Club Officers for the 23/24 school year!
President: Cooper Hill
Vice-President: Isabella Golden
Secretary: Andi Washington
Chaplain: Jackson Bailey
Treasurer: Ila Haze Manning
Historian: Jack Harris Owens
Reporter: Alice Russell

(2/5) Mrs. Hilliard's 3rd grade gifted students worked on creating an art piece inspired by Pablo Picasso's blues period. Students began a unit on Mississippi which focuses on various Mississippi musicians, artists, authors, and chefs. Students connected Picasso's blues period of painting with the famous musician, B.B. King. They listened to blues music while using pencil and watercolor to draw and paint a "blues guitar". Their work also reflected Picasso's cubism style. Students will create a name for their guitar as well, just like B.B. King!

(2/5) Staff and students at D.T. Cox would like to wish our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, a very happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you for all you for us!!

(2/2) Fourth grade gifted students have jumped right in to their unit on Mississippi! This week students had a "listening party" in order to become familiar with famous musicians from Mississippi! Students learned about B.B. King and his guitar, Lucille. Students ended the week creating their own guitar with various mixed media. Students are reflecting on times in their life they want to remember and will eventually name their guitar just as B.B. King did.

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