News & Announcements

(10/4) The DT Cox 4th grade music classes recently presented “Songs of America.” The students sang traditional songs of our country and had speaking parts on the history of the music. In addition, the students performed a traditional American circle dance and a drumstick routine. The students enjoyed this unit of the music of our country which also included created artwork and research on various state facts.

(10/3) Gifted learners in Mrs. Vineyard's class enjoyed having play therapist Victoria Kilpatrick come and speak to their class today. Mrs. Victoria talked with students about emotional regulation and gave them tips to appropriately cope with stress and anxiety in their lives. Students enjoyed listening, learning, and participating in various activities. Students practiced deep breathing by blowing bubbles. They also practiced self-control by playing a game of "not popping the bubbles." Mrs. Victoria also shared with them the idea of journaling in order to express their feelings and to get those emotions out on paper. It was a great way for students to discuss and identify sources and possible solutions of stress and anxiety in their lives.

(10/3) The third grade music production of “The Greatest Show” was enjoyed by everyone in attendance!

(10/2) Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, visited classrooms this week to talk to students about bullying.

(9/29) Students at D.T. Cox were treated to a special performance by the Pontotoc High School Warrior Band. They did an awesome job, and everyone enjoyed it!

(9/29) The D.T. Cox staff were treated to a BBQ lunch today provided by our PTO and Ricky Mask to celebrate our big accomplishment of an A rating from the State Department of Education.

(9/29) 3rd grade UFO students continued working on projects with their giraffe heroes unit. As a way to say thank you, students created a pinch pot out of clay to give as a gift to their hometown hero. They also created a giraffe zentangle drawing, and painted it with watercolors. Students will present their hometown hero projects next week!

(9/29) In the computer lab, Mrs. Ball introduced students to Canva. Canva is a website that allows the user to create digital/graphic designs that can be used for anything from school projects to business ventures. Students LOVED being able to create whatever they could imagine!

(9/29) P.E. students at DTC have worked on basketball fundamentals the last few weeks. They practiced dribbling with both hands, learning how to shoot correctly, as well as how to bounce, pass and chest pass. Fourth graders also practiced learning how to make a layup.

(9/29) Get ready for a SWEET week full of books and fun! The Scholastic book fair will be held in the DT Cox library October 16th-20th. Family night will be held on Thursday, October 19th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Please see the flyer for more information!