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				<title><![CDATA[🌿 Cracking the Code in the Jungle! 🐒]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/24) Mrs. Roe’s class went on a jungle-themed adventure today as they tackled their test prep packet! Using strong informational text skills, students worked together to crack a mystery code—combining learning with a whole lot of fun. Way to go, explorers! 🐾📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enjoying the Sunshine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) Mrs. Harbin’s fourth graders took advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoyed some quiet reading time in the sunshine!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Mrs. Tutor and Ms. Britt finished their Earth Day celebration by wearing green and blue to support our wonderful planet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recycled Art]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated Earth Day by creating beautiful flower crafts using recycled materials! This hands-on activity encouraged creativity while reinforcing the importance of taking care of our planet. As they designed their flowers, students discussed simple ways to help the Earth, focusing on the message: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It was a fun and meaningful way to turn everyday items into something new while learning how small actions can make a big difference!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated Earth Day with a creative torn-paper collage, designing their own version of the Earth using colorful paper pieces. After completing their artwork, they wrote about ways they can help protect our planet, such as recycling, saving water, and picking up trash. They took it a step farther by cleaning up trash on the playground. This activity combined art, writing, and environmental awareness while encouraging students to take responsibility for caring for the Earth 🌎💚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Race is On!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Today, Ms. Jones' students turned their math review into a digital board game race, and let me tell you… the competition was REAL 😅🔥
Students raced against a friend while solving math problems to move across the board. Every correct answer = moving closer to the finish line 🏎️💨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Earth Day Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Our Beta Club members celebrated Earth Day with a creative project in the sunshine! Students worked together to create an outdoor infographic filled with important facts about our planet and ways we can all help keep Earth safe and healthy.
Learning, teamwork, and caring for our world—all in one great activity! 💚🌱]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🌎 Earth Day + Math = A Perfect Match!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Ms. Luther and Miss McGinn's class is celebrating Earth Day in a fun and meaningful way—by reviewing quadrilaterals through a creative, hands-on activity! Students are combining their knowledge of shapes with an appreciation for our planet, making learning both engaging and memorable.
Who knew geometry could be this fun? 💚📐]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Ms. Britt and Mrs. Tutor’s classes had the best time celebrating Earth Day all week long! 🌎💚
Students created Earth Day posters, explored outside with an A to Z scavenger hunt, and went on a math scavenger hunt to find angles and shapes in the real world. They also worked through ELA task cards to learn about the history of Earth Day, all while enjoying the fresh air. ☀️📚
To top it all off, they made a fun coffee filter craft while discovering how water moves and spreads pigments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mississippi Poetry Project Celebration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Today, our Mississippi Poetry Project winners had the incredible opportunity to visit the Toyota Manufacturing Mississippi Plant for a day filled with creativity, connection, and celebration!
Students from across the district came together to share their original poetry and celebrate each other’s voices. Each student also received a special anthology featuring their own published poem—a keepsake they will treasure for years to come. In addition to showcasing their work, they enjoyed lunch, received special gifts, and took part in an exciting tour of the plant.
A big thank you to Toyota for providing such a meaningful and memorable experience for our students—we are so proud of their talent and hard work! 
D.T. Cox Winners Include:
Third Grade:
Santiago Ayala Gomez: Statewide Honorable Mention
Aiden Berry: 2nd Place Statewide
Audrey Cummings: School-wide winner
Fourth Grade: 
Cora Hill: School-wide winner
Easton Park: School-wide winner
Ella Tutor: School-wide winner]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Aloha to Achievement: 3rd Grade Testing Celebration!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Our 3rd graders celebrated the end of the first round of testing in a big way! They enjoyed extra recess, a fun luau dance party, and a refreshing hydration station. It was a well-deserved celebration of all their hard work and effort! 🌺]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Boone and Mrs. Harbin’s classes who scored a 4 on their last benchmark were rewarded in the best way—with a special “4’s Picnic”! Students enjoyed time together celebrating their hard work and achievement. We are so proud of their dedication and effort—way to go!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Diving Into Learning!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Roe’s fourth graders made a splash during their ocean-themed review day! As they explored engaging passages about oceans and coral reefs, students practiced identifying text evidence and strengthened their informational text skills. With fun ocean-themed snacks to enjoy along the way, learning was both meaningful and memorable!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hawaiian Themed Learning]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Hodum's class celebrated the end of testing by exploring Hawaiian culture and traditions! Students learned hula, played Hawaiian-themed reading comprehension games, and created their own leis while learning their special meaning. It was a fun and meaningful way to celebrate all of their hard work! 🌺]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2189035</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creative Math Projects]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Heatherly’s fourth grade math students who demonstrated mastery in geometry and measurement standards over the past two weeks put their creativity on full display!
Some students explored origami, using shapes, symmetry, and spatial reasoning to transform simple paper into impressive designs. Others created detailed drawings on grid paper—many even adding decorative borders—while calculating the area and perimeter of their masterpieces. There were definitely some talented artists at work!
A few students took a different approach by designing comic strips, using elapsed time to show how their superheroes saved the day at just the right moment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Glow Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Students in Mrs. Steele’s classes wrapped up their reading tests with a “Glow Day” celebration. They explored the science behind bioluminescence, learned how black lights work, and discovered why highlighters glow. The day was filled with excitement as students enjoyed a glow dance party, observed science experiments, played “Bin-glow,” completed a word search, and even had a lively round of Twister all while having plenty of bright, glowing fun. Mrs. Steele is incredibly proud of her students and their hard work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sunshine & Strong Thinking!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Ms. Spicer’s fourth graders are proving that nonfiction test prep doesn’t have to be boring! ☀️📚 They enjoyed a beautiful day while sharpening their skills—sunshine and strong thinking make the perfect combo!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PREPS Growth Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Third and fourth grade math teachers at DTC were awarded the PREPS Growth Award for the 2024-2025 school year. This award is based on a school being in the top 10% of Mississippi schools in regard to overall growth. We are so proud of the dedication and hard work that led to this outstanding achievement! Congratulations to our amazing math teachers—way to go!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PREPS Achievement Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Fourth grade math teachers were proudly awarded the PREPS Achievement Award for the 2024–2025 school year! This recognition is given to grade levels that demonstrate exceptional academic growth, with scale score increases at least double the state average.
Even more impressive, students showed 100% growth in math across the board—an incredible accomplishment!
Congratulations to our dedicated fourth grade math team for this outstanding achievement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rainbow Typing Practice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/15) During Mrs. Ball's computer class, fourth grade students enjoyed a new way of typing practice. They typed the alphabet, adding the next letter to each new line. They changed the font color for every line, making it like a rainbow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dirt Cups]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) Today, Mrs. Hodum's classroom turned into a hands-on learning lab as students created “dirt cups” while practicing their writing skills to prepare for their writing test. As they layered chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms to build their delicious treats, they also worked through the writing process. Students wrote step-by-step directions explaining how to make their dirt cups, focusing on sequence words like first, next, then, and finally. This engaging activity allowed them to connect real-life experiences with their writing, making learning both meaningful and memorable. Plus, they loved enjoying their tasty creations at the end!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun Test Prep Friday!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10)  Mrs. Roe’s class lit up their learning with a fun and engaging black light activity to prepare for their upcoming state test! Using highlighters to uncover key details, students explored a passage about the science of bioluminescence. Along the way, they practiced finding strong text evidence and sharpened their informational reading skills—all while having a glowing good time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Cactus Hotel]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10) Ms. Luther’s class had a very special guest today! Ms. McGinn’s mother traveled all the way from Arizona to visit, and share her love of reading. She read the story “The Cactus Hotel” to students, and even brought along a unique treat—candy made from cactus! 🌵]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals. Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Constructing Comprehension Cottages]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/9) Using their current novel “Wish,” students in Ms. Spicer’s class collaborated in groups to design and build creative “homes” using index cards and classroom materials. Each project showcased their reading comprehension skills, with students incorporating strong text evidence to support their thinking.

The winning group stood out by demonstrating the greatest range of skills—using evidence to support their inferences, analyze point of view, identify elements of drama, prose, and poetry, write summaries, and describe character traits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[You’ve Got This, 3rd Grade!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Ms. Griffith’s class is spreading positivity in the sweetest way! Today, her students teamed up to create a special encouragement poster for all of our 3rd graders as they head into state testing tomorrow.
From kind words to bright colors, every detail was designed to remind their peers to believe in themselves and do their very best. We love seeing students lift each other up and cheer one another on!
Good luck to all of our 3rd graders tomorrow—you’ve worked hard, and we know you’re going to shine! 🌟]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Mrs. Hodum's classroom turned into an exciting Easter Bunny Escape Room this week! 🐰🔍 Students worked in teams to read passages, answer questions, and solve clues to track down the missing Easter Bunny. Each correct answer led them one step closer to the final location. After lots of teamwork, critical thinking, and determination, they successfully found him hiding in the library! It was a fun and engaging way to strengthen reading skills while celebrating the season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Some of Mrs. Stanford’s art students took their creativity outdoors as they practiced drawing landscapes en plein air—right in the open air! 🎨🌿 This hands-on experience allowed them to observe and capture the beauty around them while building their artistic skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Fourth grade students brought history to life today with their very own Wax Museum! Each student researched a famous person of their choice, gathered interesting facts, and dressed the part. Families were invited to walk through and enjoy the experience, and with the press of a “button,” students came to life and shared what they learned. It was such a fun and creative way to showcase their hard work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Fourth grade math teachers celebrated their high achievers with a fun movie party yesterday! 🎬🍿 Students who scored a 5 on their latest benchmark test were rewarded for their hard work and dedication. We are so proud of their success—way to go!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boom, Clap, Snatch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2184793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Ms. Luther’s class had a fun and engaging review today as her student teacher,Ms. McGinn, led a lively game of “Boom, Clap, Snatch” to practice multiplication facts!  Students were all smiles as they worked on building their skills in an exciting and interactive way. Way to make learning fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Prep Egg Hunt]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Several third grade classes put a fun twist on test prep this week with an exciting “Test Prep Egg Hunt!” 🐣📚 Students searched for hidden eggs filled with math and ELA questions, then worked together in teams to solve them. This interactive review kept everyone engaged, encouraged collaboration, and made practicing important skills both exciting and memorable. We are so proud of their hard work as testing gets closer—they are getting ready!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math got moving today!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) While reviewing area and perimeter, Mrs. Bryant and Mrs. Shields’ classes headed outside to measure the playground using their own unique tools—pencils, feet, hands, and even their bodies! 


Students worked together to estimate, compare, and problem-solve as they figured out the area and perimeter in creative ways. It was a fun, hands-on way to bring math to life!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) The students at DT Cox have been learning the fundamentals of tennis through a fun and engaging activity called Balloon Tennis. Mrs. Bishop taught them how to keep score, and practice important skills such as striking the balloon using both forehand and backhand techniques. The students have really enjoyed learning this game while building their coordination and confidence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Paraprofessional's Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/1) We’re so lucky to have these wonderful ladies as part of the DTC family!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Got Him Good!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/1) April Fools’ Day was a hit at DTC! Students pulled off the ultimate prank on our Assistant Principal, Mr. Varnon—covering the school walls with their very own colored pictures of him!
From hallway to hallway, his face was everywhere, and the excitement from students made it even better. Safe to say, they were very proud of their teamwork and creativity in making this prank come to life!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Where's the Bunny??]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/1) The Easter Bunny has gone missing, and Mrs. Hodum's class is on the case! 🐰✨ 
Students wrote their own stories about his adventures and illustrated colorful scenes to bring their tales to life. They had a fun mix of mystery, imagination, and creativity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hotty Toddy, DTC! ⚾️❤️💙]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2184087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) DTC had an unforgettable day at Kid’s Day at the University of Mississippi! Our students had an absolute blast cheering on the Ole Miss Rebels baseball team—bringing the energy, the spirit, and LOTS of loud cheers! 
From sunshine and stadium snacks to big plays on the field, it was a day full of smiles, laughter, and school pride. These moments are what memories are made of!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Echoes of America]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) Fourth Grade Music Students present:
Echoes of America: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday!
Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00pm
**students should arrive at 5:45pm
This is a free event, all friends and family are invited!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Growing Leaders Through Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) Beta Club members had a special opportunity to hear from Julia McDowell, who shared about the Pontotoc Farmers Market and the important role it plays in serving our community. She also encouraged students to find meaningful ways to give back and make a difference right where they are.
It was the perfect way to wrap up National Beta Week—a week centered on service, leadership, caring for others, and setting goals for the future!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[✨ Glow Party Celebration! ✨]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2183076</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) Our students lit up the day by meeting their 3rd nine weeks AR goals and earning a spot at a glow-in-the-dark dance party! 🕺💃 Neon lights, great music, and lots of smiles made it a celebration to remember.
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication to reading—keep shining bright! 🌟📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Garden]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2182898</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) Students in Mrs. Hodum's class grew their literacy skills in their “Reading Garden” by practicing cause and effect and exploring unfamiliar words. They matched flowers with the correct pairs and added them to their garden, creating a fun, hands-on way to build comprehension and vocabulary. 🌸📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Suprise]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) What a sweet surprise from Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative after Mrs. Hodum's classes sent thank-you letters for helping restore power following Winter Storm Fern. As a teacher, Mrs. Hodum says her main goal was to help her students show genuine appreciation and gratitude to those who pour into our community. They are so thankful for the kindness in return—the students were absolutely thrilled to receive the goodies! Thank you TREC!! We truly appreciate all that you did for us during the storm and all the work you do every day in your line of work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2182778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning + Fun = Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2181975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🏮✨ Ancient China Comes to Life in Our Gifted Classrooms! ✨🏮]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2181019</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volcano Simulation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🌎 Global Eats: A Taste of Mexico! 🇲🇽]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2180550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 😋]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Slices of Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rounding Jeopardy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2180128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) The following students received positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shamrocks & Success 🍀]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2179219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Strong Start Back from Spring Break!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2178791</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! ☀️🎉]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2168503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Pictures]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) Spring Pictures for DT Cox will be Tuesday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Closed January 30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be remain closed Friday, January 30 due to power outages and other issues from inclement weather. 

We will keep you updated through our messaging system via text, social media and phone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) What a fun week celebrating Read Across America! Our students showed their school spirit with some super fun dress-up days! We also loved having special guest readers visit classrooms to share their favorite stories.
From wacky socks to Seuss-tastic hats, we read here, we read there…
We had fun reading everywhere! 📚✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Horton Hears a Who Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Mrs. McNeal’s class wrapped up Read Across America Week with a fun Horton Hears a Who Day! 🐘🌼 Students compared the movie and the book, enjoyed some yummy snacks, and even made their own clovers—because after all, a person’s a person no matter how small! 💚📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Name-Villes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) After reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, students in Mrs. Hodum's class designed their own snowflake “Name-Villes” inspired by Whoville. Each student imagined a unique town based on their name and illustrated it before cutting it into a snowflake. After creating their towns, students wrote narrative stories describing what life is like in their Name-Ville, including the characters, traditions, and activities that happen there. This activity encouraged creativity, narrative writing, and text-to-self connections with the story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oobleck!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Today Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Hodum combined classes and read Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss. After reading, they talked about the strange green oobleck that fell from the sky in the story. Then, students became little scientists and followed measuring instructions to create their own oobleck. While making it, they practiced measuring, following directions, and observing how matter can act like both a solid and a liquid. Students explored the texture and discussed how their oobleck was similar to the oobleck in the story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Sweet Day to Read]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Today, 4th grade ELA classes had a sweet way to work toward their AR goals! Students read about cakes, decorated their own, and labeled each layer with themes, settings, and character traits from the books they’ve read. They topped off the lesson with a delicious shortcake treat!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometry on the Go!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Math + sunshine = the perfect lesson! ☀️📐 Our 4th grade teachers took learning outside with a Geometry Scavenger Hunt, where students searched high and low around campus to find shapes and angles in the real world. Hands-on learning makes math even more fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Choir Visits DTC]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/5) The Pontotoc Choir put on a magnificent performance today for our students. Thank you so much for coming and sharing your voices with us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cat in the Hat]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/5) Mrs. Hodum's class read "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss, and then watched the animated version to compare and contrast the book and the video. Students discussed similarities and differences in characters, setting, and events. To wrap up, they designed their own creative hats and imagined their own Cat-inspired adventures, bringing their learning to life in a fun and engaging way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Green Eggs and Ham]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/5) We would eat them in a box.
We would eat them with a fox.
We would eat them here or there…
We would eat Green Eggs and Ham anywhere! 💚🍳
A big THANK YOU to our amazing cafeteria team for serving up this fun treat today to help us celebrate Read Across America Week. Our students loved it! We appreciate all the hard work our cafeteria staff does each day to make the cafe' a special place at DT Cox! 📚✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benchmark Review]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) Mrs. Hodum’s class put a fun twist on benchmark review! ✏️🎉
Students teamed up with a partner to “dissect” their story, digging deeper into the details and strengthening their understanding. Then they wrapped it up with an exciting round of Kahoot! for review! Learning + teamwork + a little friendly competition = a great day in class!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Anthem Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) For National Anthem Day, one of our very own class Writing Warriors, Cora Hill, took the lead and taught an engaging writing lesson on why “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a great choice for our national anthem! 🇺🇸
She kicked things off with a song to set the tone, then guided her classmates through common mistakes to avoid when using the RACES writing strategy. We are so proud of her leadership, confidence, and hard work! Way to go, Cora! ✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Service Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/27) Our Beta Club students showed what service truly means today! They brought in donations and worked together to pack a special thank-you basket for the PEPA workers who helped our community during the recent ice storm. We are so proud of their servant hearts and willingness to give back. Thank you, Beta Club, for making a difference! 🖤💛📦]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Member of the Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/27) The DT Cox Warrior Club seeks to encourage future leaders in the areas of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are proud to announce our featured Warrior club member of the month- Jaxon Russell.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/23) Oh, the places you’ll go when you open a book!
From silly to serious, take a big look!
Dress up each day and join in the fun —
A week full of reading for everyone!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Music]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/26) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have been studying about the culture and instruments of China as a part of the World Music unit. They enjoyed touching a real Erhu instrument from the country. The string instrument features two strings mounted on a python-skinned sound box.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Induction Ceremony]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/25) Last night, we proudly welcomed our newest members into the Beta Club during a special induction ceremony. These students have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and academic excellence, and we are so proud of their hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to each of our new Beta Club members—we can’t wait to see all the great things you will accomplish! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rockin' Reads]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) Our Sock Hop and Shop was a rockin’ success! We want to give a huge thank you to all the wonderful grandparents and family members who came out to shop with our students today. You helped make the day extra special, and it was so much fun seeing everyone join in the sock hop spirit. Because of you, our cool cats made sweet memories and found some groovy new reads! Thank you for making it such a fantastic day! 🎶📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mahjong Masters!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Preview Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 💙📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clock Yoga]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mastering Mahjong!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 🌏✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy SRO Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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. 💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jump Rope Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2166708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Study!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 💘]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2166181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sock Hop & Shop!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 💃🕺]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2161113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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! 🕺👗]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry Contest Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District SRO of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2164585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Congratulations to Officer Jim Littlejohn for being named Pontotoc City School District's SRO of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Counselor of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2164582</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Congratulations to Ms. Kinnard for being named Pontotoc City School District's Counselor of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Administrator of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Congratulations to Mrs. Vandiver for being named Pontotoc City School District's Administrator of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Officers 25/26]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2164523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Congratulations to the following students for being selected to serve as Beta Club Officers for the 2025-2026 school year. 
President: Easton Park
Vice-President: Kate Bass
Secretary: Whit Koon
Treasurer: Rhylan Dallas
Reporter: Rowan Johns
Historian: Autumn Gailbrath
Chaplain: Willow Emison]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Beta Club Officers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2163817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) Congratulations!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Election Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) It's Election Day . Beta members gathered in the gym before school to introduce themselves as candidates before the big vote . Good Luck to all members who are running for offices today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Football]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2163595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) Mrs. Hodum's students played a fast-paced Super Bowl–themed text feature review game where students practice identifying and using text features while working together as a team. Players answered review questions to gain points, reinforcing key skills through fun, cooperative learning and friendly competition. 🏈📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2163401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/5) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Retirement, Mrs. Kirk!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2163391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/5) Today we celebrated Mrs. Kirk and her retirement! 🎉 We are thankful for the time she spent at DT Cox, and for the impact she made while she was here. Wishing her all the best in this next chapter—she will be missed! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jingle for Janitors Reward]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2163377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/5) Mrs. Boone and Mrs. Steele's classes enjoyed a sweet treat this morning for raising the most Jingle for Janitors money before Christmas break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trip to the Orchestra]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/11) Our fourth graders had an incredible day on Wednesday! 🎶 
They attended a performance by the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra, where students not only enjoyed beautiful music, but also got to explore a variety of instruments and hear the unique sounds each one makes.
After the performance, students enjoyed a picnic at Ballard Park, and had a blast playing on the new inclusive playground. 🌳✨ It was truly an amazing experience!
A huge thank you to the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra for welcoming our students, and giving them such a memorable opportunity! 🎻👏]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Favorite Apples]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2118785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) 🍎🍏 Apple Tasting Fun! 🍏🍎
As an extension to their study of apples, Mrs. Andrews’ and Mrs. Hodum’s classes became apple scientists! They explored three delicious kinds of apples — Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. Students used their senses to observe the color, texture, and taste of each apple, then compared their favorites by creating a picture chart to show their favorite apples.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heart Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2162137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) Due to the ice last week, we are extending our Kid's Heart Challenge to this Friday, February 6th. Remember all donations must be made online. You may still register using the following link: http://www2.heart.org/goto/DTCox]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy School Counselor's Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2160997</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) Happy School Counselor’s Week, Ms. Kinnard! 🖤💛 DT Cox loves you and appreciates all the care, support, and kindness you share every day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brain Break]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2157058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/23) Ms. Spicer's class did a brain break snow dance today in hopes for snow instead of ice this weekend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Traits Are Unbe-LEAF-able!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Today, Mrs. Hodum's classes went on a scavenger hunt for the best looking leaves. Then, they created a project describing their best character traits because they are FALLing into good character!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Meteorologists]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/22) Mrs. Hodum's students' weekly reading story focused on a town that experienced destruction caused by a tornado. With the upcoming threat of icy weather in our own community, students extended their learning by exploring severe weather events. They compared tornadoes and snowstorms through a Jeopardy-style game, allowing students to work together, apply their knowledge, make comparisons, and use emerging meteorology skills in an engaging way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tasty Text Features]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Today, Mrs. Hodum's students worked with partners to answer a worksheet about popcorn, and pointed out all the different text features within the passage. They celebrated with a popcorn snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Gifted Students in Action!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Our 3rd grade gifted classes have been busy researching giraffes, creating colorful posters, and confidently presenting their findings. Also, on International Dot Day (September 15th), students worked together to create a giant tessellation mural made of equilateral triangles and half circles—celebrating their creativity and collaboration!  In addition to research, our students are sharpening their critical thinking skills during GRIT time—Games Really Increase Thinking! Whether they're playing strategy games or building with hands-on materials, students are developing their problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking in a fun and engaging environment.  We’re so proud of the curiosity, dedication, and enthusiasm these young learners bring to every activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2107022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Riddles]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2097949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) In Ms. Britt’s class, students have been learning how to solve addition and subtraction word problems by looking for key words. This week, they took it a step further by creating their own math riddle! Each riddle included numbers, key words, characters, a setting, and an object. After writing and illustrating their riddles, classmates had the chance to solve them. They had so much fun creating these!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2156307</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Equality Eggsperiment]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2154429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/16) Mrs. Steele’s classes learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the lasting impact he had and still has today. Students participated in an “eggsperiment” that demonstrated how eggs may have different outer appearances, like people, but on the inside they are all the same. Students discussed equality and the importance of treating people equally no matter their differences.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Wide Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/16) DTC students Aiden Berry, Lauren Curiel, and Jax Russell proudly represented our school at the County-Wide Spelling Bee last night. 🐝 We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heart Heroes!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2150080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. 
Get a head start by signing up today! Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/goto/DTCox or download the AHA Schools app!  Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up! 
More information will be sent home on Monday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Celebrations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) DT Cox wants to celebrate our students' achievements!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Elections Coming Soon...]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/15) DT Cox Beta Club members are excited about the upcoming officer election!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Learning in Mrs. Kirk’s Class! 🍬📊]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2151851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/12) Sweet learning in Mrs. Kirk’s class! 🍬📊
Students used a fun, hands-on Smarties activity to review fraction vocabulary they learned last week. They identified the whole, unit fractions, and fractions of each color, then showed their understanding by drawing models and number lines. Learning is always sweeter when it’s hands-on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2153680</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/9) Mrs. Collums' classes started the first week of January off right by beginning their Fraction unit. Students rotated through centers modeling fractions. They used fraction strips to help give them the conceptual representation, and fraction mats to help them visualize and model fractions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ms. Luther’s Class is All Shook Up! 🎸]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2150951</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) Students celebrated what would have been Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday by learning about his life, music, and lasting legacy. A fun way to honor the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! 👑🎶]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Best Year Yet!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) Ms. Shield's students kicked off the new year by reading "One Word for Kids," and talking about how to make this their best year yet! Students chose one word that represents what they want for the year, wrote about it's meaning, and made a bracelet as a daily reminder. Such a meaningful way to start the year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Goals and Challenges]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) For their first day back, students in Ms. Spicer's class worked on two exciting activities. First, they set a one word goal for the year with their plans on how to execute their goal. Then, they were challenged to solve a mystery to prepare for their next novel study,  "Bud, Not Buddy." The book was set  during the Great Depression. In order to acquire background knowledge about that time period, the students worked in groups to solve a mystery about what happened a family that left all of a sudden.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2150971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) Mrs. Kirk’s class kicked off their fractions unit in a fun and hands-on way! 🍕 After reading Fraction Fun by David Adler, students created their own “pizza pies” using paper plates, pencils, and crayons. They practiced dividing their pizzas into halves, fourths, and eighths while discussing which fractions are equivalent. Learning never tasted so good! 📚✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choosing Kindness]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) This week, our school counselor has been visiting classrooms to talk with students about the importance of kindness. Through open conversations and age-appropriate activities, students are learning how small acts of kindness such as using kind words, including others, and showing empathy can make a big difference in our school community. These lessons help reinforce positive relationships, create a safe and welcoming environment, and remind students that kindness is a powerful choice they can make every day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) We had a great Valentine's Day at Camp DTC!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Candy Grams!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/4) Valentine Candy Grams are now on sale at D.T. Cox for $1 each!  Your child will bring home an order form today.  Candy grams will be delivered on February 14, and will come with a special treat. Please make sure to have your pink order forms and money turned in before February 12!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday Fun!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18) Today we celebrated the holidays in true DTC fashion! 🎄✨ Students enjoyed a magical ride on the Polar Express—complete with Santa, falling snow, and even a visit from the Grinch! Elves spread cheer with hot chocolate, and the day was filled with pizza parties, dance parties, classroom games, and festive crafts. A special thank you to Pontotoc Fire Department, Mr. Don Russell, and Mrs. Christi Littlejohn for helping us make today joyful holiday celebration from start to finish!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Refreshing Surprise]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2147518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) After Mrs. Boone's classes finished their ELA benchmark assessments this week, she treated them to a little mix your own drink activity. They enjoyed the surprise!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) After a week of hard work on benchmark tests, Ms. Griffith's students earned some festive fun 🎄✨ These handmade ornaments are full of effort, pride, and holiday cheer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior of the Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) The DT Cox Warrior Club seeks to encourage future leaders in the areas of citizenship, service and responsibility. We are proud to announce our featured warrior of the month-Congratulations to Dakota Dandridge!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[✨ STEM Spotlight! ✨]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2145812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our students have been diving deep into their space unit in STEM class, and this week they had an out-of-this-world experience in The Mobile Planetarium! 🚀🌌
Inside the dome, students took a journey through space—spotting constellations, watching the sun rise and set in minutes, and exploring our galaxy like true astronomers.
A huge thank-you to Mrs. McNatt, Toyota, and the University of Mississippi for making this incredible learning experience possible! 🌟]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't Disturb the Grinch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2145552</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) In order to prepare for the upcoming benchmark test, students in Ms. Spicer's class played a minesweeper-like game to prepare for testing. Students worked so hard at finding answers in text that it ended in a sudden death match with everyone in the room cheering on the winners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2145307</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Pirate’s Christmas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our third graders put on an incredible performance of “A Pirate’s Christmas” on Tuesday! 🎄🏴‍☠️
Congratulations to all of our students for a fantastic show—they truly shined on stage.
A special thank you to Mrs. Brown for her hard work and creativity in making this one of our most memorable performances yet! 🌟]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Horizontal Rock Wall Climbing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9)  This week, our students took on the horizontal rock-climbing wall! This activity required them to use hand, arm, and leg strength while moving across the wall without touching the floor. Not only did it build muscular strength and endurance, but it also encouraged problem-solving, balance, and perseverance. The students were excited, engaged, and loved the challenge of making it all the way across.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Students Are Getting Into The Holiday Spirit! 🎄✨]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2143399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Last week, Gifted students read an article about how the holiday theme is chosen each year for Christmas at the Governor’s Mansion. Inspired by what they learned, students created their own festive Christmas ornaments, blending creativity with a deeper understanding of tradition.
On Thursday, they’ll bring that learning to life as they tour the Governor’s Mansion, and see the holiday decor in person. Students can’t wait to compare their ornaments with the beautiful decorations on display! 🎨🏛️💫

Hands-on learning + real-world connections = holiday magic in the classroom! ❤️🎁🌟]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Symmetry Ornaments]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5)Mrs. Heatherly's students created symmetry ornaments for local nursing home residents. They wrote to the residents explaining what symmetry is, and they drew half the ornament. The residents will draw the other half of the picture, and they get to keep the ornament as a gift from students at DTC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Taste of Colonial America]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5) Fourth grade gifted students had a *butter-making blast* this week! 🧈✨ As part of their study on George Washington, students shook their way to homemade butter and discovered firsthand how matter can transform.  They learned that science played a BIG part in Colonial times!
The next day, they stepped back in time and explored a taste of colonial America by learning about George Washington’s favorite breakfast—hoecakes with honey. 🍯🥞 Students enjoyed experiencing an authentic colonial meal and making connections between history and daily life.
Hands-on learning at its best! 💡📚🍽️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elves at Work: Proceed with Caution!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2142993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5) 🎄✨ The holiday countdown is officially ON at DT Cox! ✨🎄
Our halls are already looking merry and bright as teachers have transformed their doors for our “Elves at Work: Proceed with Caution” theme! Each classroom has chosen a fun Elf Crew or Elf Shop name, and the creativity is off the charts!
Elf missions have already begun this week, and our little helpers are hard at work. Each time a class completes a mission, they’ll earn a spot on our Nice List with a badge proudly displayed on their door. 🧝‍♂️🏅
We can’t wait to see the magic, the teamwork, and all the festive fun unfold. Let the elf adventures continue! 🎅🏼🎁✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2142227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Order Your Yearbook!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) Don't forget to place your order for your Little Warrior Yearbook! The deadline to order is December 13th. If you need another order form, please email hgersh@pontotoc.k12.ms.us or order online at www.yearbookforever.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2140159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1)The next few weeks will be very busy! Please mark your calendars! Teachers will let you know what specific day your child will be testing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Pirate Christmas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) 🎄🏴‍☠️ Mark Your Calendars! 🏴‍☠️🎄
Our DT Cox third grade music students will present "A Pirate Christmas" on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00 PM in the school gym!
All friends and family are invited to this free event filled with holiday cheer and swashbuckling fun! ☃️⚓️
Bleacher seating will be available, but due to the large crowd expected, you’re welcome to bring your own chair for a comfy view of the show.
🎶 Performers should arrive by 5:45 PM.
We can’t wait to see everyone there! ❤️🎶]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Harvest Hydration & Reading Celebration! 🍁📚]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2138350</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Today, fourth grade students worked hard toward their AR goals while enjoying a festive fall treat. They sipped flavored water, munched on trail mix, and some even listened to guest readers—Mrs. Vandiver and Mr. Varnon. What a fun way to celebrate reading!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vocabulary Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2138234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Our 3rd graders brought the wow factor to today’s Vocabulary Parade! Students proudly showcased exciting, unfamiliar words by dressing in creative costumes, choosing a unique word to represent themselves, and demonstrating how to use their word in context.
A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make this event such a success—your support and hard work made the parade both educational and unforgettable!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friendsgiving]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2138165</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) This morning, Ms. Griffith's class celebrated a Charlie Brown Friendsgiving before kicking off their Vocabulary Parade! Just like Charlie Brown and his friends, the students gathered together to enjoy a simple Thanksgiving-style meal filled with laughter, friendship, and gratitude. Each student also created a special place mat and wrote about what they are thankful for this year. It was the sweetest way to start their day—full hearts, full tummies, and excited scholars ready for the parade!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Practice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Ms. Lydia’s students had a fun Thanksgiving-themed week! They dove into reading "Thanksgiving in the Woods" to make inferences and write comparing sentences, played a Thanksgiving “Headbands” game to practice sounds and asking yes/no questions, and wrapped it all up with festive riddles and Bingo. So thankful for all the fun learning happening! 🍁🦃]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2138026</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) To finish up their area and perimeter unit, Ms. Britt’s students had the option to design either a zoo or a farm. They got to create all kinds of landmarks such as animal habitats, barns, and playgrounds and then calculate the perimeter and area of each one. It was a great way to combine creativity with math, and the students had so much fun bringing their imaginative designs to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EL Exit Club]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2137994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) The EL Exit Club of D.T. Cox held its monthly meeting after school on Wednesday. The club was started this year by Mrs. Chrestman as an incentive for fourth graders who passed the rigorous ELPA 21 proficiency test last spring.  Having passed the test, the students no longer attend Mrs. Chrestman’s class, so the club is a way to have fun, stay connected, and continue to promote language learning. At the meeting, students who had fall/winter birthdays were celebrated, and club members did a science activity and created a presentation of Spanish-English vocabulary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2137930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friendsgiving]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2137236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) Mrs. Kirk and Ms. Shield's students gathered together for a special Friendsgiving lunch! Thank you to Ollie Rose Catering for providing such a delicious meal!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2137029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) DT Cox Warrior Club members enjoyed an incentive trip to learn about job opportunities right here in Pontotoc. Special thanks to PEPA, the Fire Department, Mississippi Beef Brothers, and Sansing Lawn Care for taking the time to share career education with our future leaders of tomorrow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebration Dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2136484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) DT Cox Staff were treated to a delicious steak dinner last night in celebration of our “A” school rating for the 2024–2025 school year! 
A huge thank you to our Central Office staff for providing the meal, and to West Heights Baptist Church for hosting us and making the evening so special. We are grateful for your support as we continue doing amazing things for our students! 💛📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thermal Energy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) Mrs. Heatherly's class studied thermal energy, and were able to use a hands on experiment to see exactly how it works. First, they put their hands in ice water. Then, they put their hand in a bag of shortening (this resembles blubber like arctic animals have). Their hand stayed warm! The students were amazed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Soup-er Teachers!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2135187</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) DT Cox teachers were treated with a soup-er lunch today thanks to our wonderful PTO. We appreciate all the parent volunteers who prepared food and/or worked cafeteria duty so everyone was able to enjoy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[📚🐝 Spelling Bee Success! 🐝📚]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2134896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) 
Congratulations to our top three Spelling Bee winners!
🏆 1st Place: Jaxon Russell
🥈 2nd Place: Aiden Berry
🥉 3rd Place: Lauren Curiel
We are so proud of these amazing students! They will now advance to the county-wide spelling bee—wish them luck as they continue to shine! ✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2134890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Congratulations to our DT Cox Spelling Bee contestants! These students make up the top two spellers from each homeroom. They did a fantastic job this morning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2134771</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Staff Visits Art Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2134564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) A few members of PHS annual staff came by DT Cox today, and took over Art class! They led each class in creating a bouncing clown. Students practiced their listening and assembly skills to create this awesome 3D sculpture!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area Art]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2133970</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Students in Mrs Collums' class got creative while learning about area. They chose which item they wanted to create on grid paper. Then, they had to fill in the area of each part listed on their creation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veteran's Day Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2133746</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Our 4th grade class was honored to perform at the Veterans Day ceremony! Our students performed beautifully and represented our school so well. They also enjoyed welcoming Veterans and thanking them personally for their service!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Member of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2133656</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) The DT Cox Warrior Club strives to create leaders of tomorrow through service and respect. Congratulations to Sydney Miller-our Warrior Club member of the month!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Listening Lessons]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) This week, Mrs. Kinnard, our School Counselor, is visiting classrooms to talk with students about the importance of listening. Through engaging discussions and activities, students are learning how good listening skills help them build stronger friendships, understand instructions, and show respect to others. Mrs. Kinnard is encouraging everyone to be “active listeners” by using their eyes, ears, and hearts to truly understand what others are saying.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2133396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) Mrs. Kirk’s class took math to the floor today! Students explored area and perimeter by measuring taped-off shapes all around the room. Hands-on learning at its best!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy 67th Day of School!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2133120</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Since our students can't stop talking about 6-7, we thought it'd be fun to prank them with an underground 6-7 day on the 67th day of school! Teachers and staff wore things that represented the numbers 6 and 7. It didn't take long for the students to catch on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox Most Beautiful Pageant 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2132712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) What a stunning night at the DT Cox Most Beautiful pageant! Our girls lit up the stage with their smiles, confidence, and charm. Each one was absolutely radiant—beautiful inside and out! 💖👑
People's Choice: Janiah Nelson
2nd Alternate: Kate Bass
1st Alternate: Leighton Blair Franks
Most Beautiful/Photogenic: Audrey Cummings]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Watercolor Wonder]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2132164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) 🎨 Students in Mrs. Stanford’s art classes explored the world of watercolor this week! They experimented with different techniques to blend colors, create texture, and bring their creative visions to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jump the River – PE/STEM Integrated Activity]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2132140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) In this engaging PE and STEM combination activity, students participated in “Jump the River.” Using two jump ropes to represent a river, the teacher set the scene: students lived in a village and needed to cross the river each day to gather food. Each “night,” a flood made the river wider, challenging the students to jump farther to reach safety. Eventually, the river became too wide for anyone to cross.
At that point, the activity shifted to a STEM challenge. Students worked in groups on poster paper to brainstorm and design creative solutions for how their village could still cross the river—such as building bridges, boats, or other inventions. This activity blended physical movement with problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering design thinking.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[George Washington Research]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2131486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) 🇺🇸🖋️ Our gifted students have been busy researching George Washington — the first U.S. president and a true leader in American history! They were fascinated to learn that he lived to be 67 years old. What a great way to connect curiosity, history, and discovery in the classroom! That's one fact they won't soon forget! 💡📚]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:39:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How Light Travels]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2131476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) This week, Ms. Spicer's students have been studying how light travels. They talked about light absorption, reflection, and refraction. Today, they used flashlights and traced reflections of different objects. They then took their traced reflections and turned them into superheros or villians and wrote a narrative story about their heroes using science vocabulary terms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Encyclopedia Research]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2130593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) 📚 During library, DT Cox students traveled back in time to the olden days (a.k.a. before Google existed 😱) and were introduced to... Encyclopedias!
After learning how these “big book search engines” worked, our students put their new skills to the test by completing a research project using only encyclopedias. No Wi-Fi, no tabs, just good old-fashioned page-turning. And guess what? They rocked it! 📖✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2130010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/3) Third graders had a slam-dunk of a day on their field trip to Oxford, MS! 🏀💥 They cheered on the Lady Rebs as they brought home a big WIN! 🎉📣 The energy was high, the smiles were huge, and the memories made were rebel-utionary! ❤️💙 Hotty Toddy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Tutor's class had a fantastic time with many games such as eyeball obstacle relay, wrap the mummy, ghost soup, spider race, tic-tac-toe, cauldron stack, and bat writing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🎉 Red Ribbon Week Day 5: NO tricks, just a treat! 🍭 Living Drug Free is SWEET! 💫]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2128957</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Our staff and students had the best day dressing up in their costumes, playing games, and celebrating together — after finishing a little schoolwork first, of course! 😉 What a fun way to wrap up an awesome Red Ribbon Week! ❤️🎃]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2128864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Steele’s classes made “pumpkin” catapults and their own edible version of “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” to celebrate Halloween. 🎃]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometry Names]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders have been studying geometry. As an enrichment activity, the students used geometry terms to write their names.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Can You Escape?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) 4th grade students worked together during computer class to complete a digital escape room. Students had to read very carefully to solve the clues and escape from the haunted house. Students that escaped within the time limit were rewarded by getting in Mrs. Ball's treasure box.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spooky Science]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Science got spooky today! 👻 
Ms. Britt and Mrs. Tutor’s classes experimented with vinegar, baking soda, and food coloring to explore chemical reactions. Their students loved watching them bubble to life! 🧪✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2128332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Day 4]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2128386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) 🎩Put a Cap on Drugs! 🧢
Students showed off their style today with all kinds of fun caps and hats to show they’re committed to making smart, healthy choices! ❤️👏]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week-Day 3]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2127760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) Team up against drugs! 🏈⚾🏀
Students showed off their favorite team gear today to show that we’re all on the same team when it comes to making healthy choices! 💪❤️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week-Day 2]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2127198</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) DTC students put bad choices to bed by wearing their cozy pajamas today! 💤😴 We’re proud of our students for showing their commitment to making healthy, positive choices each day. ❤️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week-Day 1]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2126547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) Red Ribbon Week kicked off today! ❤️ DTC students are “RED-DY” to grow up healthy and drug free! Students showed their support by wearing red and pledging to make positive choices each day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🦒💛 Giraffe Heroes Week in Gifted! 💛🦒]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2126527</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) 
DTC gifted students spent time learning all about giraffes — and then discovered what it really means to be a Giraffe Hero: someone who cares deeply, shows courage, takes helpful action, and keeps going with persistence.

We talked about what it takes to “stick your neck out” for others and looked for Giraffe Heroes right here in our hometown — administrators, nurses, lawyers, teachers, moms, dads, and so many more who make a difference every day.

It’s been a wonderful week celebrating the amazing people we know and love who make our community a better place! ❤️👏]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mr. Bones]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) In this PE activity, students reviewed the skeletal system and learned about the organs it protects. After the discussion, they played Mr. Bones, a team-based game combining exercise and anatomy. Students chose from ten different exercises; after completing one, they could earn a “dollar” from the teacher (acting as the banker). Teams used their earnings to “buy” bones to assemble a full skeleton. The team with the most bones by the end of the music won. The game reinforced anatomy knowledge while promoting teamwork and physical activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wonder Book Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2125745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Ms. Mutch’s class just wrapped up their book study on Wonder! 🌟 Students worked together to create a beautiful poster and shared great discussions about the importance of choosing kindness every day. 💙]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popsicles and Playground]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2125741</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Students at DTC who met their AR goal for the first nine weeks were rewarded with popsicles and extra recess today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trick or Treat Skills Game]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2125729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Mrs. Roe's students had fun reviewing reading skills with a fun trick or treat game! Students drew a card from the bucket- if it was a “treat” and they answered a question correctly, they got a candy piece. If it was a “trick”, they had to do a halloween dare! The team with the most candy pieces won!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2125168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun Fall Floats!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/23) Mrs. Andrews’ and Mrs. Hodum’s classes explored the states of matter — solids, liquids, and gases — with a festive fall twist! We learned how matter can change and move in different ways, then we put our knowledge to the test with a fun Fall Float Science Project! Our creations combined all three states of matter — solid ice cream, liquid soda, and fizzy gas bubbles — in one delicious experiment. It was the perfect blend of science, sweetness, and fall fun! 🍁]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book or Treat Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2124567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/22) 🎃📚 Book or Treat Night was a spooktacular success! 👻✨
Students showed up in their best costumes, visited classrooms for sweet treats, and discovered some spooky good reads at the Book Fair! 📖🍬
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the night such a fun family event! 💛🖤]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distributive Property]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) Today, Ms. Britt’s class explored the distributive property through a fun, hands-on Play-doh activity. Students applied their math skills in a creative way while working together. Special thanks to Mrs. Andrews for providing the materials to make this lesson a success!👏✖️❤️]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ice Cream and Dance Party!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Students who raised $5.00 for our Read-a-Thon were treated to a dance party today! Students who raised at least $50.00 had ice cream sundaes! Great fun was had by all!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patterns in Nature]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2122395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) During Science time, Mrs. Hodum's class explored patterns in nature—and what better way to practice than with apples! Students used colorful apple patterns to show their understanding of repetition and sequence. Then, they put a creative twist on it with their Apple Name Activity, where each student designed a unique pattern using the letters in their own name! It was a perfect mix of science, art, and creativity—and their classroom looked like a cheerful apple orchard by the end! 🍏🍎✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distributive Property of Multiplication]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2122364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Mrs. Andrews’ classes had so much fun representing the distributive property of multiplication with Play-Doh! 
Students rolled, shaped, and created models to see how numbers can be broken apart and multiplied in different ways. Hands-on learning like this helps math come alive — making it easier to understand, and a lot more fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pizza Party!!!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/16) The classes in each grade who raised the most money for our Read-a-Thon were rewarded with a pizza party today!! Congratulations to Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Rowe's homerooms!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Dalton Ray]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/16) As a reward for raising the most money in third grade for our Read-a-Thon, Dalton Ray was appointed principal for the day. He did an outstanding job!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Point of View]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/16) Mrs. McNeal's class took advantage of the cool weather, and went outside to do their point of view task cards with partners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Ruthie Kidd]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/15) As a reward for being the top money raiser for our Read-a-Thon in 4th grade, Ruthie Kidd was appointed principal for the day. She did a magnificent job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The World of Slime!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/14) Mrs. Chrestman’s students explored the world of slime as a way to not only learn science, but practice their reading, writing, and listening skills in English.  Students watched a video and read about how slime is made. They answered questions about the video, and then made their own slime. Before writing about the activity, they chose the best text structure to explain the steps to making slime. Finally, they wrote a paragraph using sequence words to describe the steps. It was a messy but fun way to integrate science and language skills!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book or Treat]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/15) Join us for a night of Family Fun! Come in your costume, shop the book fair, then visit each classroom around the school for special treats!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bright Ideas Grant Recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2118761</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) 🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Vineyard and Mrs. Hilliard! 🎉
We’re excited to share that they have been selected as 2025 Bright Ideas Grant Recipients, sponsored by North East Mississippi Electric Power Association! ⚡💡
Their innovative ideas and dedication to engaging students through creative learning experiences truly shine bright. 🌟
Thank you to NE SPARC for supporting teachers who bring bright ideas to life in the classroom! 👏🍎]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Properties]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) While working on multiplication properties, Mrs. Kirk gave groups problems on paper plates. They could work together to figure out which property was being used.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Limo Rides!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) Students who raised $150 or more during our Read-a-Thon fundraiser were treated to a limo ride around town and snow cones from Corner Cravings today! 🎉 The kids felt like movie stars cruising in style! ⭐️ A big thank you to everyone who donated and helped make this special reward possible!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Stories]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2118224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) Ms. Griffith’s students used RL.3.7 to turn fall pictures into creative stories! She loved seeing their imagination shine through each one! 🍂📚📝]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon Lunch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2117757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) Today we celebrated our Read-a-Thon superstars! 🌟
Students who raised $100 or more invited a special guest to join them for lunch — and everyone enjoyed a sweet treat to top it off! Thank you for supporting our readers and our school! 📚💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bullying Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) Our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, and her intern, Ms. Madison McGuirt, are visiting classrooms to share important lessons on bullying education. During these classroom guidance lessons, students will learn how to recognize bullying, how to report bullying, and how to help create a safe and respectful school environment for everyone.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun in PE]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2117533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) Mrs. Bishop introduced two fun and energetic new games that got everyone moving and laughing!

Builders and Bulldozers and Granny Pants!

Builders and Bulldozers: In this fast-paced game, the class is split into two teams. The Bulldozers work to knock over cones scattered around the gym, while the Builders race to stand them back up. It’s a fantastic game for improving cardio, agility, and teamwork.

Granny Pants: This hilarious game features one student wearing an oversized pair of stretchy pants—aka the “Granny Pants”—while their teammates toss various balls toward them. The goal? Catch as many balls in the pants as possible! The student who catches the most balls wins the round. It's a fun way to work on hand-eye coordination and teamwork, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Both games brought a lot of energy, fun, and fitness to the week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to DTC October 20-24! Family night will be held on Tuesday, October 21st from 4:00-6:00.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Break]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2117363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) Happy Fall Break! Students will return on Wednesday, October 15th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Member of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2117364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) The DT Cox Warrior Club strives to empower leaders of tomorrow through the qualities of leadership, citizenship and service. Congratulations to our outstanding Warrior Club member for the month of October: Vance Homan.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116884</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Mark your Calendars!! 
Red Ribbon Week will be coming October 27-31. Here are the dress up days for DTC and PES!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Day 5: Warrior Spirit]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Homecoming Day 5: Warrior Spirit! 
We wrapped up the week in true Warrior style with Black & Gold spirit all around! 💛🖤 Students and staff showed their pride, and we can’t wait to see everyone tonight at the football game—let’s cheer loud for our Warriors! 🏈]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores (ELA & Math)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) The following students received perfect scores on the MAAP ELA & Math tests for the 24/25 school year. We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores (ELA)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) The following students received perfect scores on their MAAP ELA test for the 24/25 school year. We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores 24/25 (Math)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/2) The following students received perfect scores on their MAAP Math test for the 24/25 school year. We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Day 4: Class Warpath Thursday]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2116339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/2) Homecoming Day 4: Class Warpath Thursday! 
Today our halls were full of color as grades battled it out in a fun color war—3rd graders rocked blue & green, 4th graders shined in yellow & orange, and our staff showed off in pink & red!
Tomorrow, let’s come together as one and deck out in black & gold to show our Warrior Spirit! 🖤💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOCO Day 3: 100 Years of Football!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2115763</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) Homecoming Day 3: 100 Years of Football! 🏈
DTC was FULL of wisdom today—grannies with walkers, grandpas with canes, and plenty of gray hair to go around! 👵👴 Our students and staff had a blast showing their “lasting school spirit.”

Tomorrow is Class Warpath Thursday!
💙💚 3rd Grade: BLUE/GREEN
💛🧡 4th Grade: YELLOW/ORANGE

Get ready for a color showdown! 🎉]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hoco Day 2: Dynamic Duos]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2115035</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) Homecoming Day 2: Dynamic Duos! 
What a fun day seeing so many creative pairs and costumes around the school—students and staff really brought their A-game! From famous friends to matching outfits, everywhere you looked there were awesome duos.
Tomorrow we’re throwing it way back for Way Back Wednesday as we celebrate 100 years of football! 🏈🎉 Students can dress up as grandma or grandpa to show their lasting school spirit! 👵👴]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[In and Out]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) In PE, students participated in an exciting game called In and Out, where they could choose to walk or run 3 laps to earn stackable cups. Each cup added to their team’s tower, challenging students not only physically but also strategically, as they worked together to build the tallest structure possible. The team with the tallest tower at the end was crowned the winner! It was a great mix of fitness, fun, and teamwork!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shark Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) 🦈 Our 3rd graders have been diving deep into science with an exciting unit on sharks! Students in Mrs. Hodum’s and Mrs. Andrews’ classes explored fascinating shark facts, learned about their habitats, and wrapped up their learning by creating their very own shark booklets. We’re so proud of their hard work and creativity—these young scientists really made a splash! 🌊✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hoco Day 1: Disney Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2114407</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) ✨ Homecoming Day 1: Be Our Guest! ✨
Our staff and students filled the halls with Disney magic today, dressing up as their favorite characters. Everywhere you looked, a famous face came to life! 

We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings—get ready for Dynamic Duo Day! Grab a friend and dress as your favorite famous pair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2113227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bird Whistle Instrument]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2111014</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) One of the greatest moments in the classroom is experiencing something new for the first time. Check out the expressions of Mrs. Brown’s music students as they heard a bird whistle instrument!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon Wrap Up]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) 📚🎉 Our Read-a-Thon Wrapped Up Today! 🎉📚
Students and teachers showed off their black and gold to celebrate our school spirit! 🖤💛 We've had the BEST WEEK EVER!! 
A huge thank you to all of the community members who visited classrooms to read, and to everyone who pledged support for our students. 
If you forgot to turn in your pledge sheets or money, please send them on Monday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Natural Disasters]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) After learning about natural disasters this week in science, Mrs. Roe's class made mini volcanoes and informational brochures to end the week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Visitors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Mrs. Andrews' classes enjoyed having visitors come and read for the Read-a-thon. She would like to thank all the amazing families who came! 📚💛 The students loved hearing stories from you, and it makes such a difference for them to see the joy of reading shared at home and at school. We’re so grateful for your time and support—it truly helps build a love of learning in the classroom community!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Surgery]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110264</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Mrs. Tutor's class performed text feature "surgery" yesterday. The kids absolutely loved this assignment, and they all did so well. There may be many doctors and nurses in their futures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Armed Forces Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes used some class time to participate in the Read-A-Thon.  Because our students will be performing on Veterans Day this year, the class read books that featured our Armed Forces to gain more insight into the holiday. Students read, wrote and shared interesting facts that they learned!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110248</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this year! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Surgery]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110071</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/18) Mrs. Steele's classes have been learning about text features this week. As an extension to the lesson, students became Doctors/Surgeons that operated on patients that needed "text feature" help.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon Day 4!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2110061</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/18) 🐻📚 Another Great Day of Read-a-Thon Fun! 📚🐻
Students came dressed in their best camouflage, ready for our big "Bear Hunt!" Lots of bears were found, prizes were given, and excitement filled the halls! 
We were also joined by many wonderful guest readers who made the day even more special. The kids had an absolute blast!
✨ Tomorrow is the grand finale! ✨
Let’s wrap up Read-a-Thon Week by wearing black and gold to show our Warrior Pride and celebrate a fantastic week of reading! Remember to turn in all of your book lists and donations in an envelope with your name on it!🖤💛]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon: Day 3!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2109505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/17) 💛 Read-a-Thon Day 3: Kindness Day! 💛
Today, our students took on the challenge of completing 5 acts of kindness — ask your child what they did to spread a little joy! 
Everyone looked amazing in tie-dye and shirts with kind quotes, and we loved welcoming our guest readers — thank you for making today extra special! 
 Tomorrow’s Theme: We’re going on a Bear Hunt! 🐻
Wear your camouflage and get ready for another fun day of reading adventures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon Day 2!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2108934</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/16) 🌈 Read-a-Thon Day 2 Fun! 📚✨
Today our students showed up in all the colors to celebrate reading – and they looked amazing! 
A HUGE thank you to all of our special guest readers who made today extra exciting. 
Tomorrow’s dress-up theme: Tie-Dye or Kind Words! Let’s keep the fun going and celebrate reading in style.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2108357</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) 📚✨ Our Read-a-Thon is off to a GREAT start!
Everyone cozied up in their pajamas today and read so many books! 💤📖
Tomorrow, we’re dressing in all the colors of the rainbow 🌈 to celebrate "The Day the Crayons Quit!" We can’t wait to see everyone’s colorful outfits! 🎨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guest Reader]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2108195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) In honor of Read-a-Thon week, Ms. Spicer's students had a guest reader, Mrs. Kelsey Russell, that read a great book right before their D.E.A.R (drop everything and read) time of the day . Thank you, Mrs. Russell, for taking time out of your day to come!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Point of View]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2107576</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Mrs. Steele’s classes learned about point of view this week. Students ended the week by creating their own “Point of View” heart displaying their point of views on happiness and sadness. Students shared their POV!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Towers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2107234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Students in Mrs. Tutor's class were given the challenge to build a tower with only the notecards provided. Students used their problem solving and trial/error skills to achieve their towers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Study of 9/11]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2107228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) This week, Mrs. Hodum's students studied 9/11 during their science/social studies time. Yesterday, they wrote thank you letters to our local first responders for the hard work they put in everyday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read-a-Thon PTO Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2106892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/11) 
📚🐛 D.T. Cox Read-a-thon PTO Fundraiser is HERE! 📚🐛
                      📅 Sept. 15–19
⭐ Read books
⭐ Collect pledges
⭐ Earn fun prizes
🎭 Dress-Up Days & prize info are in the graphic below!
📦 Packets are coming home with students today – check backpacks!
📅 Return reading logs & pledges by Sept. 19th
🎉📖Let’s raise money, have fun, and support our school with our first-ever Read-a-thon! 🎉📖]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We "Be-leaf" in Ourselves!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2105579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/9) Mrs. Tutor's class has worked on setting goals for them to "be-leaf" in themselves to achieve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What is Anxiety?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2105083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/8) School Counselor Ms. Kinnard and her intern, Madison McGuirt, recently visited classrooms to teach a guidance lesson on "What is Anxiety?" Students learned how to recognize the signs of anxiety, and were introduced to simple, healthy strategies they can use to manage their feelings. These lessons are designed to support students’ emotional well-being, and to provide them with tools they can use both in and out of the classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Types of Clouds]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2104317</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) Mrs. McNeal's class studied different types of clouds today. To enhance their lesson, they made the different types with cotton balls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discovery Kitchen]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2104311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) Mrs. Heatherly's students had the best time today learning to make salad dressing with Chef Wyatt in the Discovery Kitchen!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All the Way to the Ocean]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2104303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) This week, Mrs. Hodum's class studied ocean pollution in science. They read the book, "All the Way to the Ocean" about how even the smallest amounts of trash from far distances can make it to the ocean and harm ocean creatures. They learned that everyone needs to do their part to keep Earth (and oceans) clean. Today, they picked up trash around the playground. They also made sure to tell Mr. Marcus thank you for all he does around the school to help keep it clean!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volume Levels]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2104279</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have enjoyed studying about volume levels (dynamics). Students paired in groups to brainstorm, sketch and label items in various locations that were either forte (loud) or piano (soft).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2103549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magical Learning!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/4) ✨🐭 Mrs. Harbin’s 4th graders had a magical week of learning! 🏰
They practiced adding and multiplying multi digit numbers with Disney budgets & step tracking, explored Walt Disney’s history, took a virtual trip, and even enjoyed Mickey waffles! 🧇🌟

Learning + Disney = unforgettable fun! 🎢✨]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Square]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/3) In PE class, the students eagerly participated in a game of Four Square, showing both energy and teamwork. Laughter and friendly competition filled the air as they took turns rotating through the squares, each trying to hold the King/Queen position as long as possible. They followed the rules, cheered each other on, and showed good sportsmanship, making the game both fun and engaging for everyone involved.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scientific Method]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2102133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/2) Ms. Britt’s class had a sweet time learning about the Scientific Method this week! Students asked a question, made a hypothesis, and tested it out with a Skittles experiment. When water was poured over the Skittles, a rainbow appeared in the bowl! After making their observations, students got to enjoy a Skittle treat. 🌈🍬]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Butterfly Life Cycle]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101531</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) Mrs. Hodum and Mrs. Andrew's classes studied butterflies in science this week. Today, both classes combined for a science project to create the butterfly life cycle using pasta noodles. Then, they labeled and decorated their projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dewey Decimal System]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) In library this week, students learned about the Dewey Decimal System. Afterwards, they pretended to be the librarian as the practiced "shelving" books using the game Shelver.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black and Gold!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101312</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) DTC was buzzing with excitement this morning for the first home game of the year! We wish our Warriors the best of luck tonight!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area Model Method]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101176</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) Ms. Jones' class practiced multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit using the area model method.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2101172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Members Practice the Proper Handshake]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2100783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/28) DT Cox Warrior Club members learned from their sponsors this week of the importance of a proper handshake. We love cultivating our future leaders! Some members even had the opportunity to practice with Mr. Webb- our own Pontotoc City Schools Superintendent while he was on our campus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cause and Effect]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2100496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/28) This week in Mrs. Hodum's class, students are learning about text structures. Yesterday, they focused on cause and effect. They created their own cause and effect sentences. Then, they identified the cause, effect and signal word from each sentence. After that, they illustrated their cause and effect relationships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Adventures of a Water Drop]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2100300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/27) Mrs. Heatherly's class studied the water cycle this week. Students wrote and illustrated a story about an adventure they would have as a water drop and discussed the steps in the water cycle as they went through them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock Detectives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2099778</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Today, Ms. Griffith's students were rock detectives! They are learning about text structures, and focused on descriptions in a text today. The students headed to the playground to collect and describe rocks with a partner - focusing on color, texture, shape, size, and even special features. They loved sharing their discoveries and practicing descriptive writing along the way!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2099630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Mrs. McNeal's students enjoyed the cooler weather by using sidewalk chalk to practice their Wordly Wise words.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hula Huts]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2099090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) In last week’s PE activity, the students worked together to build hula huts using hula hoops. This hands-on challenge required strong teamwork and communication as they collaborated to design, assemble, and successfully complete their huts. The activity encouraged cooperation, problem-solving, and creative thinking in a fun and active way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Character Traits]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2098327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) Mrs. Steele’s classes learned about character traits this week. As an extension to the lesson, the students painted self-portraits and paired up with a partner to list personality and physical traits about one another.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physical and Chemical Change Experiments]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2098322</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) For Science today, Mrs. McNeal's students did a physical and chemical change experiment. They made candy salad for the physical experiment, and lemonade/fruit punch for the chemical experiment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black and Gold!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2098313</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) Students and teachers at DTC showed their Warrior Pride on the first Football Friday of the year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Character Traits]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2098221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) Ms. Shield's third graders wrapped up their study of character traits in such a fun way! Each student created a portrait of themselves, and then they did a gallery walk around the room. Friends added positive traits about one another on each portrait, turning their walls into a celebration of kindness, encouragement, and self-reflection. Their classroom is now filled with words that show just how unique, hardworking, and wonderful these students are!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2097945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opinion Writing]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2097613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/21) Mrs. Roe's fourth graders reviewed opinion writing by participating in OREO writing today! Their prompt was “Should girls be allowed to play football?” Of course, they ended with a little snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summarizing and Theme]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2097160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/20) This week in Ms. Spicer's class, they have been working on the skills summarizing and theme. Students read a fictional text about an Oreo who was unsure of himself because of his flaws. The students summarized the story, wrote a theme for the story, created an illustration that matched the text, and enjoyed Oreos while they worked on their assignment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teaching Theme Through Movies]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2096400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/19) Mrs. McNeal's class learned all about theme through movies! The students had popcorn and candy while watching movie trailers. They used the trailers to pick themes for the movies! This was such a fun way to learn!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elvis]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2096183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Ms. Luther's students are learning Mississippi culture by learning about Elvis in remembrance of his death anniversary on August 16, 1977.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Start!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Mrs. Steele’s class enjoyed a cool treat brought in from a student to celebrate a sweet start to the school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Desert Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Mrs. Steele’s classes ended the story of the week, “Living in the Desert” by creating and painting their own desert. To extend the lesson, students wrote about the main idea of the story and interesting facts and details about the desert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rounding Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) Mrs. Kirk's students are rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 with games!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Solids, Liquids, and Gases]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) Ms. Spicer's students have been studying matter. To end their first week of the study, students created an informational booklet on solids, liquids, and gases.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Desert Study Continued]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2095010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/14) Today, Mrs. Hodum's class finished up their study of the desert by choosing their favorite desert scenery and coloring it with marker or water colors. Then, they wrote narratives about what their lives would be like if they lived in the desert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock, Paper, Scissors Hula Hoop!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2094513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/13) PE class started off with a little Rock, Paper, Scissors Hula Hoop Game! Students had to hop and meet an opponent from the opposing team and play RPS to see if they could continue the journey. The first team to successfully reach the other end of the hula hoops wins the game. The students loved this game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building a Classroom Community]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2094442</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/13) Today in Ms. Griffith’s class, students learned that similarities connect us and differences make us shine! 🌟 After reading “The Day You Begin”, students created friendship bracelets, each color chosen to represent something special about themselves. Together, they tell a beautiful story of their classroom community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Living in the Desert]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2094379</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/13) Mrs. Hodum's third graders are reading the story "Living in the Desert" this week. To accompany the story, they are studying deserts in Science, and working in groups/pairs to research different facts about different well known deserts. This also helps them understand the text more by digging deeper into the subject.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EL Exit Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/12) English Learners who passed the English Language  Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) were recognized at the third annual EL Exit Ceremony held at Pontotoc Junior High on Sunday, August 10. Among those honored were 29 students who were third and fourth grade during the 2024-25 school year. These students displayed exceptional effort in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. We are so proud of this amazing group of kids!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flashlight Friday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093055</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Mrs. Roe's fourth graders participated in their first Flashlight Friday of the year! They grab a seat, flashlight, good book, and read!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scientific Method]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Mrs. McNeal's students studied the scientific method this week during Science time. Today, they practiced what they learned using M&Ms!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted GRIT and Yoga 101]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) UFO students enjoyed a Yoga 101 class today to practice mindfulness, breathing techniques, and several yoga poses.  Afterwards, students were able to participate in GRIT time (Games Really Increase Thinking).  This time allows students to collaborate, problem-solve, and develop their creativity with various games, manipulatives, and building materials.  Mr. Varnon, and students also enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Hilliard's hamster, Pumpkin!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grandma and the Gourd]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) This week, Mrs. Hodum's third graders read the story "Grandma and the Gourd." To finish their study of the story, they illustrated gourds, then summarized the story. The students enjoyed being creative while learning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Furry Visitor]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2093027</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Ms. Clingan's fourth graders were visited by Pumpkin today! They were all very excited to meet him!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2092765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Musical Hula Hoops]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2091030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/4) In PE, the kids had a blast playing musical hula hoops! As the music played, students danced, skipped, hopped, or moved creatively around the gym. When music stopped they quickly found a hula hoop and stood in it with alone or with a partner. Students were allowed to have as many in a hoop that would fit. If they were not in a hoop they performed an exercise in the middle of the gym and then rejoined the group until only one hoop was left!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finding Friends]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2090712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/1) Mrs. Hodum's third graders started off the first day of school with a find a friend activity. Students went around the room looking for things they had in common with others in this quick, "get to know you" activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meeting the Counselor]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2090570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/1) Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, stopped by each classroom this morning greeting the students and introducing herself to them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kicking off the New School Year!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2089451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/28) Teachers and staff at PCSD kicked off the new school year today. DTC students Hayden Thompson and Evelyn Merritt along with PES student Royal Dilworth led the staff in the Pledge of Allegiance. We are looking forward to a GREAT school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Counselor's Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) Happy School Counselor's Week, Ms. Kinnard!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2022949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bus Rider Information]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Masters!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2020775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/21) During music class, students are randomly selected to play any instrument of their choice. The electric guitar has been a hit! Roll over Beethoven and move over, Elvis! There’s new kids in town!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Managing Emotions]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2013181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/7) This week during classroom guidance, Ms. Kinnard is exploring the important topic of feelings through our lesson on emotions. Students are learning how feelings can vary and change based on different situations, helping them build an understanding of emotional awareness. The students will practice expressing feelings in healthy ways, such as talking, writing, or creating art, and will discuss how to recognize emotions in others to encourage empathy and kindness toward peers. Students will also be introduced to simple coping strategies, like deep breathing or using calming tools, to help manage overwhelming emotions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We hope each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Students will return on January 7th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank You!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/13) DTC would like to thank Maher's Toughfit for their generous donation to our school to help kids in need. We were already able to purchase items for kids for Christmas!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2002306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) Before Thanksgiving, Spelling Bees were held in each classroom. The top two spellers in each class competed this morning in our School Spelling Bee. We are so proud of everyone!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Thanksgiving!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/22) We are so thankful for our students and staff at DTC! We hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving break!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2073566</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/21) The DTC Warrior Club enjoyed an end of the year field trip to the New Albany Heritage Museum. The boys had fun as they visited the various aspects of the museum and participated in playing “Mississippi Jeopardy.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AR Reward Party: Pizza in the Park!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2073315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/20) DTC students celebrated reaching their 4th nine weeks AR goals with Pizza in the Park!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heritage Museum Trip]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/20) Mrs. Chrestman and Mrs. Wilbanks’ third grade EL students enjoyed their field trip to the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany. They participated in a scavenger hunt to learn facts about Mississippi, played a Jeopardy style game, and explored the garden. They also learned to write a Haiku poem after finding inspiration outdoors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 07:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2072023</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) DTC students and teachers had a blast during field day today! Thanks to Mrs. Bishop for heading up all the fun games and activities for us, and to Mr. Varnon for grilling delicious hot dogs for lunch!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Cheer Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2071761</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) DTC girls had a great time at PHS' Mini Cheer Camp!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2071741</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) Fourth Graders were celebrated yesterday as they are about to leave elementary school, and head to middle school. We are so proud of their accomplishments!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 08:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bringing Books to Life!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2071150</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/15) As the school year winds down, Ms. Griffith's classes have been buzzing with creativity! Students chose their favorite books and brought them to life through word searches, movie posters, board games, comic strips, and book-themed boxes. It’s been a joy watching their imaginations shine as they shared stories in such unique and meaningful ways!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Memory Jars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2070980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/14) Mrs. Kirk's students read the book Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol. Afterwards, they made 3rd grade memory jars. They talked about change being a good thing, learning something new everyday-striving to be better AND taking memories with you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Card Tricks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2069930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/12) Given index cards, Mrs. Kirk's students made flash cards by cutting the sides and putting a factor in the middle. When they flip the side it gives the product. The other side is division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2068849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) Reminder of several important dates coming up as we finish out the school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2071717</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 07:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2069815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/12) Please join our fourth graders for a final walk down the halls of D.T. Cox Elementary. Parents may begin lining the hallway at 9:50.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Appreciate Our Teachers!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2069205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) DT Cox PTO made our staff's day "Goodr"!! Thank you for the sunglasses!! You are the best!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2068578</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Academic Awards Day 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2068857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) Academic Awards Day will be held on Thursday, May 15th. Fourth Grade awards will begin at 10:00am. Third grade awards will be held at 12:00pm. Students receiving awards will be notified by their homeroom teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Cones!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2068359</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/8) Teachers and students enjoyed a special treat yesterday. Thank you so much to Snow Biz Oxford and Michael and Sidra Winter for providing snow cones for everyone!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical "The Heat is On! A Cinco De Mayo Celebration"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2067990</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/7) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes celebrated Cinco de Mayo with their own special night of music! Students sang songs about the heat and Mexican culture. In addition, student artwork was displayed in the gym. The evening culminated with students and family members performing the Mexican Hat Dance. A great time was had by all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Nurse's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2067361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) Happy Nurse's Day, Nurse Brandi! Thank you for taking care of us at DTC. We love you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Retirement!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2067354</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) Happy Retirement, Mrs. Tonya!! DT Cox loves and appreciates you more than you will ever know!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook Delivery]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2067067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) Pontotoc High School students delivered copies of this year's award-winning Little Warrior yearbooks to DT Cox and PES this week. Students picked up their yearbooks, a small goody bag, and got to sign each other's yearbooks. The yearbooks have sold out, but an additional order has been placed  - to secure your copy, send $55 with your student's name, grade, class, and your contact information to your school by the end of next week. These will be delivered over the summer and you will be contacted when your copy has arrived.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nacho Average Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2067062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) DTC staff kicked off Teacher Appreciation Week with lunch from Mi Pueblo today. Thank you, PTO, for making this happen!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 14:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2066980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) DTC Beta Club students collected items for the Golden Triangle Autism Center for their Spring Service Project. Thank you to everyone who sent supplies!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Donation]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2066651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) DT Cox would like to extend a special "Thank You!" to Stephanie Kepley with Paperpie Educational Services for the donation of books and educational learning materials. We appreciate it so much!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 08:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EL Family Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/2) In preparation for the district-wide English Learners Family Night, Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been creating posters that represent their families’ heritage. Tonight, the posters were on display for families who attended the festivities. Students and their families enjoyed a night of fun with games, food, and fellowship while sharing their culture with each other.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 09:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2065615</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/1) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Student Council Book Drive]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2065848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/2) PHS Student Council held a book drive recently for DT Cox. Members Cheyenne Elgin, Lexie Bell and Lily Hale stopped by yesterday to present them. We appreciate it so much!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 07:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Principal's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064885</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) DTC is blessed with the Best!! Happy Principal's Day, Mrs. Vandiver!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-Test Prank!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) Ms. Spicer's students were a little bewildered at the surprise test they found on their desks this morning. They were very confused by the off the wall questions, but were focused and ready to follow rules with one student even checking to make sure he didn't have an "illegal" number 2 pencil.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Suprise!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/29) DTC would like to thank the talented Chef Wyatt Williams with Chartwells Food Services for our beautiful (and yummy!) fruit arrangement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Prep Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/29) Ms. Clingan's students enjoyed practicing math standards with games, Versa Tiles, and color by number activities. These are all fun ways to prepare for upcoming state test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This Great Earth]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2064067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/29) The 4th grade musical showcase “This Great Earth” was a huge success! From planet education to ways to protect our Earth, this show was out of this world!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fish Fry!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2063632</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) Servpro treated the staff at DTC to a fish fry on Friday. We would like to extend a sincere thank you!! It was delicious!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Donations]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2063589</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) DTC would like to thank Michelle Sutton (Vice-President) and Lisa Lucius (Secretary) with The Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs Northern District, which includes clubs from Pontotoc, Bruce, Booneville, Iuka, Batesville, Okolona, and Tunica, and Adalyn Vandiver with the Pontotoc Juniorettes for the donation of books to our school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Safety Plans]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) Mrs. Steele’s classes prepared for their upcoming writing test by creating their own family safety plan. Students read a story this week about having an emergency safety plan for them and their families. As an extension to the lesson, students created their own family plans by utilizing their writing skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[50 States Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2063402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) Congratulations to Hank Forman out of Ms. Spicer's room for winning 1st place in the 50 states challenge. After their United States unit, Hank was able to correctly label all 50 states!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reviewing Through Games]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2063401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) Mrs. Foster's class reviewed math skills through various games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2062637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/25) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wordly Wise Basketball]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2062639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/24) Mrs. McNeal's students reviewed their vocabulary words in a unique and fun way today! They played Wordly Wise Basketball!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Skills Through Play!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2062638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/24) Ms. Griffith’s 3rd grade class took a break from computers and paper to strengthen their reading skills through play! They had a blast with board games focused on inference, context clues, and cause & effect — learning through laughter and teamwork!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Eggstravaganza]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) Mrs. Collums' class had fun reviewing their multiplication facts last week. Students competed  against each other in a multiplication battle, and who ever won got to go hunt for an egg with a prize inside.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Secretary's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Happy Secretary's Day, Mrs. Tonya!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cleaning Up The Earth]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061739</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) Mrs. Brown’s music classes celebrated Earth Day today by choosing to clean up trash around our outdoor areas. The students cheerfully all pitched in to help! This activity was an extension of their upcoming Music Showcase entitled “This Great Earth” that will take place next Monday night!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club May Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) For their May service project, DTC Beta Club will be collecting supplies for the Golden Triangle Autism Center. The last day to turn in items will be May 1st. Thank you in advance for your support!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2061188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) For their April project, DTC Beta Club went outside and made an infographic for Earth Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Glow Parties and Painting Pots]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2060266</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Chrestman’s 3rd graders enjoying participating in the glow party to celebrate the completion of their reading gate test. Mrs. Chrestman and Mrs. Wilbanks' fourth graders got to paint the pots they sculpted on their field trip last month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[You Read It, You Rocked It, Now Let's "Glow" Crazy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2060257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Third Grade students are officially done with their Reading State Test! To celebrate their hard work, they had a Glow Dance Party and extra recess with popsicles. The students had a BLAST!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bunny Shop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Students in Mrs. Owen and Ms. Dee's room were given a set budget with a menu to order from the Bunny Shop to celebrate spring. They added totals and discussed money from the shift of cents to dollars, etc. They also worked out several other math problems related to money.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometry and Measurement]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2060119</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Ms. Holcomb's students completed an outside task card activity on geometry and measurement. The students loved getting to spend some time outside!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Division Mystery Puzzles]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2060108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. L. Collums' class had fun reviewing division facts by completing a mystery puzzle. Students had to first solve division problems correctly. Then, they cut apart parts of a mixed up picture and glued them back together in the correct place by their answers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Missing Bunny!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059947</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Hodum's students practiced narrative writing by creating a newspaper article about the missing Easter Bunny. The students loved this activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Please mark your calendars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Egg-citing Typing Challenge]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) 4th graders from Mrs. Ball's activity classes (Heatherly & Spicer's homerooms) had an Egg-citing Typing Challenge. Students picked eggs and had to type the word correctly without looking at the keyboard. The student with the most points when time was called was the grand winner. There were extra prize eggs hidden as well.  The students were EGG-CITED!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Bunnies]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2059449</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/15) Students in Mrs. Kirk's class made fraction bunnies! Students picked an egg with a fraction inside. Then, they made the shape. They used a rubric to make sure they had an understanding of fractions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[On the Hunt]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/15) In preparation for upcoming state test, Ms. Spicer's students were on the hunt for test prep questions. After the hunt, they went inside and worked with their group to answer the questions in exchange for candy/prizes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let's Celebrate!!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/16) Third Grade students are officially done with their Reading State Test! To celebrate their hard work, we are having a Glow Dance Party in the gym and Extra Recess with popsicles on Thursday, April 17th. Bring your glow items and wear neon colors or white!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wordly Wise Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2058877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Mrs. McNeal's fourth graders enjoyed the sunshine while reviewing their Wordly Wise vocabulary words.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Rewards!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Mrs. Chrestman’s third and fourth grade students were rewarded with a special treat and extra recess. The students had worked especially hard on their ELPA 21 tests last week, which measure their ability to read, write, speak, and listen in English.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Drills]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/11) In PE, Mrs. Bishop's students have been working on volleyball drills and learning how to play the game. Fourth graders are playing games, while third graders are still learning how to hit the ball and serve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2057807</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/11) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical "The Heat is On! A Cinco De Mayo Celebration"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2056523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10) Third grade music students will present "The Heat is On! A Cinco De Mayo Celebration" on Monday, May 5th at 6:00pm. Students should arrive by 5:45pm. All friends and family are invited to attend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alice in Wonderland]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2057384</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/9) D.T. Cox students were treated to PHS' production of Alice in Wonderland today. The high school students did a great job!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reviewing with Games]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/9) Mrs. Heatherly's students are reviewing standards for the state test.  The students who show mastery on those standards can create games, or play games using those standards. Some even chose to create an escape room using those standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inside+Outside]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/9) Mrs. Roe's students played inside + outside circle to review vocabulary words. The circles rotated for their new partner- quizzing each other on their words. The students really enjoyed this fun, interactive way to review!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical "This Great Earth-An Earth Day Celebration"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2056520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Fourth grade music students will present "This Great Earth-An Earth Day Celebration" on Monday, April 28 at 6:00pm. Students should report by 5:45pm. All friends and family are welcome!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7) The program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) awarded the D.T. Cox Fourth grade Math Department with the Top 10% Math Growth Award in honor of the 2024 state assessments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Assistant Principal's Week!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7) D.T. Cox would like to wish Mr. Varnon a very Happy Assistant Principal's Week! We are so thankful for all he does daily to keep our school running smoothly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club March Service Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/7) Beta Club collected personal hygiene items throughout the month of March for the Tupelo Children's Mansion. Donations were dropped off on Friday. Beta Club President, Mary Kyle Howe, got a tour of the TCM campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2054831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Young Writers Poetry Festival]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/1) Third grade gifted  students Cora Hill, Aubrey Johnson and Ella Tutor each wrote a poem for the Mississippi Poetry Project. Out of many entries, their poems were selected as school-wide winners. They, along with Gifted Teacher, Leslie Hilliard and Librarian, Kristy Dowdy  traveled with other winners from PCSD to Delta State University to attend the Young Writers Poetry Festival. Their poems were printed in the Mississippi Poetry Project: Dreams and Wishes anthology, and each student received their very own copy to keep! 
The goal of the Mississippi Poetry Project is to help students experience the joy and accomplishment that can come from writing poetry, and from sharing their own voices, words, and experiences.  Poetry is for everyone, and there’s no wrong way to write a poem.  Words can be a tremendous source of delight, play, and comfort, and these students were very excited to be published poets!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popped!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2051874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Mrs. Hodum's third graders practiced reading fluency by playing a super fun card game called “Popped”. They all have loved this new game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Trip Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Mrs. Chrestman’s fourth grade students went on a field trip to Itawamba Crossroads Ranch in Fulton, where they participated in “Sculpt and Sprout Day.” Students got to make their own thumbprint clay pots, plant seeds in the greenhouse, hunt for eggs, and a variety of other activities and games. It was a fun day of learning and enjoying the spring weather!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication/Division Bingo]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2051579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) Ms. Luther's students practiced true multiplication and division facts by playing multiplication/division bingo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Novel Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2051531</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/27) Students in Mrs. Boone's room engaged in various activities centered around their novel study on "Wish"- reading a chapter in the novel, completing a comprehension check assignment, & analyzing text evidence from the book to support character traits they inferred about different characters.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Qwerty Keyboards]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2050590</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/25) Students in Mrs. Ball's class worked together to place letters in the same layout as a qwerty keyboard. They enjoyed this activity, and said it was harder than they thought it would be!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2051877</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Sequencing]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2049369</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) After benchmarks, Mrs. Hodum's students practiced sequencing and writing steps in a process by reading a recipe for Dirt Cups, and following it for a yummy snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Former Teacher Makes Donation]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2049350</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) Mrs. Jenna Patterson, a former DTC teacher, donated Norwex cleaning supplies and money to help DT Cox rebuild classrooms. Thank you, Mrs. Patterson!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teamwork!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2048316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/19) Students in Mrs. Steele’s class are working together in teams to find answers to help them prepare for the upcoming benchmark. Teams got to shoot a ball for points for correct answers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lucky to Have You!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2047985</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/18) Ms. Shield's is lucky to have her students! She gave them all lucky charms that represent why she is so lucky to have them in her class. Then, they were able to reflect on the people they are lucky to have, write about why they are special to them, and create a lucky charm for each one!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2048915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Seuss Narratives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/7) To celebrate Read Across America week, Mrs. Hodum's class were given different scenarios featuring Dr. Seuss characters. They used these scenarios to write narratives. They completed the narratives and illustrated their writings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America: Day 5]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043723</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/7) Day 5: "The Sleep Book" Wear your pajamas!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preparing for Benchmarks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) This week, Ms. Britt's students prepared for their benchmark test by working on an escape room activity. They focused on main idea, context clues, character traits, poetry, and point of view. They had a great time collaborating and solving clues together!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Day 4]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: Wear Red and Blue!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Hi! My name is Birdie Kisor, and I am the Beta Club Reporter. This month our service project for Beta Club is collecting items for the Tupelo Children's Mansion. Kids will be able to bring donations to school until March 31st. Some things you can donate are sunscreen, baby wipes, diapers, brushes , shampoo, body wash, and toothbrushes/toothpaste. It is the Beta Club members' job to share the news! Last week, Beta Club members went around to classes and passed out flyers explaining the project and how they can help. Stay tuned to see what DTC’s 4th grade Beta Club is up to next!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Day 3: Fox in Socks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/5) Day 3: Wear Silly Socks or Mismatched Shoes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Day 2: "Oh, The Places You'll Go"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2042210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Day 2: Wear your favorite team shirt or dress as what you want to be when you grow up.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camping Adventures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2041412</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/4) Camp DTC third grade music students presented such a fun musical on Monday night! The students took the audience to a week of camp complete with bugs, canoeing, campfire stories, and other adventures. We are thankful to West Heights Baptist for sponsoring not only our school, but our evening music showcase as well!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week-Day 1]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2041164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) Day 1: Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or wear your favorite hat!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cat in the Hat]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2040717</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) Today,  Ms. Shields' class read “The Cat in the Hat." Next, they made predictions on what the Cat in the Hat would do if he came to their house to play. After they finished writing, they were able to make their own “Cat in the Hat” hat for hat day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2043038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Clocks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2039945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) Mrs. L. Collums' class made clocks out of paper plates. This hands on activity allowed students to put to use what they have learned the past week about reading a clock. They will be able to use these in class when needed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2039389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The History of Mardi Gras]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2039418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/27) Last week, Mrs. McNeal's students had a Mardi Gras day where they read about the history of Mardi Gras, and did fun Mardi Gras themed centers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Musical Experiences]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2038266</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/25) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music students enjoyed the unique “Camp DTC” experience of playing on the grand piano and electric drums here on our campus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camping Safety Informative Text]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2038161</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/25) Mrs. Hodum's class read informative texts about camping safety. As a class, they came up with ways they could practice safe camping, and then they completed a scavenger hunt to decide which campers from different scenarios were practicing safe camping skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Grand" Event]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2038084</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/25) Our "Grand" Event this morning was a big success!! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. We appreciate you so much!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discovering Mississippi]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2037821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/25) Our 4th grade music classes presented such a fun showcase about our great state of Mississippi! The students sang songs of the Mississippi River,  Mississippi Mud, the Blues, and Elvis was even seen in the building!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical: Camping Adventures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2035916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Third grade music students present "Camping Adventures" on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm. Students should arrive at 5:45. Everyone is invited!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Spirit Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2034913</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/18) D.T. Cox will celebrate Read Across America March 3-7, 2025. Please see the following graphic for dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2036107</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resident Valentine Swap]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) Mrs. Heatherly's students made Valentine bookmarks and cards for Pontotoc Health and Rehab residents. In return,  the residents made goodie bags for the students and teachers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Character Traits]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) Mrs. Hodum's class reviewed character traits this week. Today, they practiced by writing Acrostic Poem Valentines about some of their favorite people.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair Grand Event!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2035932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Make plans to join us for our "Grand" Event at the Scholastic Book Fair! This will be held on Tuesday, February 25th from 8:30-11:00 (come and go) at West Heights Gym. Grandparents (or any adult) come out and shop with your grandchild! We can't wait to see you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UFO Food Truck Unit]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033863</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) UFO students are working hard on their food truck menus, logos, and slogans!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Applying Music to Real Life]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) Music showcases aren’t just singing songs but also about applying what we sing to real life! 3rd grade music students will be performing a musical about going to camp on Monday, March 3, so they had the opportunity to see demonstration videos and practice kayaking techniques.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discovering Mississippi]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) 4th grade music students present "Discovering Mississippi" on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary at West Heights.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Classroom Kids]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033547</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) Mrs. Heatherly and Ms. Spicer would like to recognize their positive classroom kids this week. Congratulations to Aamilliyona Ward and South McCreight (not pictured).  These students work hard, do what's asked of them, and are kind to everyone!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Camper Scholastic Book Fair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033495</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming soon to Camp DTC! Students will receive flyers with more information next week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SRO Appreciation Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) DT Cox is blessed with the best school resource officer! Thank you for everything you do for us at DTC!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2033243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Context Clue Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2032888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) Students in Ms. Spicer's class are working really hard to improve their understanding of context clues. They are working on a detective's challenge to solve all of the context clue task cards and solve the mystery.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Endowment for Excellence Show and Tell]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2032178</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) On Tuesday, our gifted teachers and librarian represented DTC at the Pontotoc City School District Endowment for Excellence Show and Tell. They showcased several ways our teachers have used the grant to benefit student learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:19:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tennis Fundamentals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2032170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) In P.E., Mrs. Bishop is teaching the students fundamentals of tennis!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Classroom Kids]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2030755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Mrs. Heatherly and Ms. Spicer recognized their positive classroom kids for last week. Congratulations to Sarah Beth Roberson and Amari Armstrong!  The girls are both helpful,  hardworking, and have had great positive attitudes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Laptops]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2029254</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/6) During activity with Mrs. Ball, 3rd grade students from Ms. Luther's & Mrs. Steele's class made their own laptops. Students showed which fingers type which letters by using different colors for each finger and coloring the coordinating keys on the keyboard.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Main Idea]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2028874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/5) Ms. Shields' students reviewed main idea by playing a main idea game show! Students grouped up in teams and picked categories to read and determine the main idea using details from the passage!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Venn Diagrams]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2028209</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/4) In Mrs. Hodum's class, their weekly story discussed a school that underwent rebuilding after a natural disaster. 
They used Venn Diagrams to practice comparison of the disaster from the story versus the disaster at D.T. Cox.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Induction Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2028181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/4) Congratulations to all DTC Beta Club inductees. If you missed the ceremony, you can find the link to view it on our Facebook page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Adjective Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2026318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/31) Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been putting their creative skills and knowledge of adjectives to use to create thank-you cards for the people whose Sunday school class we are using.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crafting at Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2026311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/31) Thanks to a parent donation, Mrs. Hodum's class finished up their first week at Camp DTC with a fun craft and a sweet memory!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reviewing Reading Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025672</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/30) Mrs. Roe's class reviewed several reading skills today through different centers- board games, versa tiles, comprehension questions, and they also worked on reading stamina!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lunch/Breakfast Menu Feb 3-7, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2026328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/31) Below you will find next week's lunch/breakfast menu.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Connect 4 Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2025004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Mrs. Hodum's students played Connect 4 to review subject/verb agreement and practice spelling words.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Small Group Skills Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2024885</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Ms. Luther and Mrs. Steele's classes are making the most of their time together at Camp DTC. Students are in small groups reviewing math and ela skills simultaneously.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Context Clues Search]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2024870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Mrs. Roe's class completed a context clues task card search to get up and moving while mastering skills!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Skills Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2024852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Mrs. Boone's class reviewed several reading skills today through board games, task cards, and hands on activities with the help of Mrs. Owen and some of her fun resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:12:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2024462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/28) Mrs. Heatherly's students have been learning about fractions. They did an equivalent fractions camping scene in honor of Camp DTC!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creative Keyboard Covers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2024089</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/28) Some students in Mrs. Ball's class missed having the keyboard covers while practicing typing skills. So, they created their own.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank You!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023673</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Mrs. Hodum's class wrote thank you letters to all involved in the process of helping us relocate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating a Bakery]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023664</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Students in Ms. Holcomb's room worked in groups to create a bakery. They reviewed skills by adding and subtracting mixed numbers to create an ingredient list within their allowed budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiples of 6 Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Mrs. Kirk's students are having a great first day at Camp DTC. They are in sleeping bag groups to work on multiples of 6. They are working toward being able to know all the multiplication facts fluently. When students know each fact they will be able to sign the big smore on that number.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2023018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Traffic Flow Patterns]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2022929</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Preparing your student.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breakfast & Lunch Menus]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2022924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) Below you will find the breakfast and lunch menus for the week of January 27-31, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2022921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Info to know!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Branches of Government]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2021079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/21) Last week, Mrs. McNeal's students broke into expert groups to learn about the three branches of government. They made posters to show what they learned. Today each group presented their assigned branch.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Induction Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2020772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/23) The Beta Club Induction Ceremony will be held at West Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 4th at 8:30am.  Please dress nicely. A group photo will be taken after the ceremony.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science Fair Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2019714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for placing in this year's Science Fair!
3rd Grade: Jude Newsom, 1st place (not pictured)
4th Grade: Carlos Vidana-Portugal, 1st place
                     Jonathan Castillo, 2nd place]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Officers 24/25]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2019303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/17) Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by their peers to represent DTC as our 24/25 school year Beta Club Officers:
(Pictured Left to Right)
Reporter: Birdie Mae Kisor
Historian: Davis Payne
President: Mary Kyle Howe
Vice President: Lawson Mask
Secretary: Ruby-Lin Vineyard
Treasurer: Lyndon Owen
Chaplain: Cash McCain
Our building tour team will consist of: 
Carson Sanderson, Anslee Duggar, Leah Flores, Emberli Buchanan, Arailynn Buchanan, and Sadie Rose Bass.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2019030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2019009</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/16) Mrs. Owen’s class sharpens their reading comprehension skills while having fun with engaging board games!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Rewards]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2017524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/14)  Ms. Shield's class had a hot chocolate bar for students who scored proficient on the December benchmark! YUM!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Birthday, Elvis!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2014152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) Ms. Luther's class is doing a short lesson on the impact Elvis had on local, state, and world-wide culture in honor of today being his 90th birthday. Students also completed a writing assignment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2013218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/7) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students began their unit on fractions. Mrs. Kirk read the book, "Fraction Fun" by David A Adler. Afterwards, the class discussed numerators, denominators, and unit fractions. They also completed an art project by dividing paper plates into 1/2s, 1/4s, and 1/8s.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:09:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to Business]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2012828</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/6) Teachers at DTC attended Co-Teaching Training with Mrs. Starr Brown today to begin second semester. We can't wait to see all our kiddos tomorrow!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Science Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18 ) DTC Science Fair will take place on January 17, 2025. If you are interested in your child participating in this fun event, please email lhilliard@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Headbands!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/22) Ms. Lydia’s students got to play a Thanksgiving version of the game Headbands where they asked yes or no questions to figure out what Thanksgiving food they were. This is always a favorite of the kids to play each year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Veteran's Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994692</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) Third grade students enjoyed a field trip to honor our veterans at the annual Veteran’s Day parade and program. Afterwards, they had lunch at Howard Stafford Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates-December]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2003140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Surgery-Shields]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994071</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/8) Ms. Shield's third grade ELA students wrapped up their unit on text features this week with text feature surgery! Shoutout to Leah Simmons for donating all the surgery gear to the classes! Thank you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make a Monster]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) To review their unit on Narrative writing, Mrs. Hodum's students made monsters, wrote narratives about their monsters, and then shared them with their classmates. The students had a spooky, good time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Polar Express & Parties!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) DTC had a day full of fun yesterday! Students rode the Polar Express, drank hot chocolate, had a dance party in the gym, and pizza parties in their classrooms! We hope each and every student knows just how loved and special they are to all of us! Merry Christmas!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Coffee Cups]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Stanford's art classes enjoyed designing and creating a holiday themed "coffee" cup. Thanks to Maes To Go Cup for donating the cups for them to use! You can look for custom designed coffee sleeves by these students soon on you favorite drink from Maes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hodum's Holiday Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010325</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Mrs. Hodum's third graders had a little fun during Camp out and Read day incorporating Science, Stem and Art! First, they made candles using crayon transferring. Then, they made Christmas trees out of popsicle sticks. These projects were sure to get them in the holiday spirit!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sledding into Christmas!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010312</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Mrs. Bishop's PE students were sledding their way into Christmas break this week!🎄🎅🛷🦌
First, they were split into teams and raced to build a snowman. Second, they became Santa on a sleigh with a reindeer pulling him. They had so much fun playing these games!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp Out and Read]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18) Camp Out and Read day was a SUCCESS! The kids had a blast getting those last few AR points to meet their 2nd nine weeks goal. All students who met their goal will be rewarded in January!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:11:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Season of Lights]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18)  The 3rd grade musical showcase “The Season of Lights" was a success! The students performed beautifully, and truly demonstrated the light and joy of the season! We also would like to give a shout out to Mrs. Brown, who produced this original showcase!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spiral Review Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18) Mrs. Collums' class reviewed for their Benchmark testing by teaming up against each other, and answering spiral review questions. The groups who got the questions correct received the chance to shoot the ball. If they made the basket, their team earned double points. The group with the highest points earned a treat from the candy box!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Story Element Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2009902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/18) To spread some Christmas cheer after benchmark testing, Mrs. Hodum's students followed steps in a sequence to illustrate a gingerbread man. Then, they practiced story elements by creating their own narrative stories about their gingerbread men.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2010719</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Symmetry Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/13) Mrs. Heatherly's students reviewed symmetry by creating a symmetry ornament. They drew half of a Christmas picture on an ornament, and wrote an explanation of symmetry. The class is sending their ornaments to different nursing homes in Pontotoc. The residents will then use their explanations/descriptions to create the other half of the ornaments. The nursing homes will post pictures of the finished products on their Facebook pages for the students to see the finished products.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nutcracker Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/13) Mrs.Collums' classes completed an area and perimeter activity by measuring pieces of their Nutcrackers. Then, the students colored and composed their Nutcrackers how they wanted for a fun review activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:18:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Camp Out & Read]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/13) On Wednesday, December 18th, we will ditch the desks to "Camp Out & Read" in our classrooms to end the AR points window for 2nd nine weeks! Students will have independent reading time, and our Admin team will be reading books to classes as well. We will also have a grilled hotdog lunch for everyone! Bring your favorite blanket or sleeping bag, and get ready for a fun day of reading!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Merry "Dip-Mas"!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008553</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/13) Teachers at DTC celebrated Christmas early with a fun "Dip-Mas" lunch! They brought things such as Christmas Tree Cake Dip, Grinch Guacamole, Santa Salsa, Holly Jolly Pepper Jelly Dip, Three French Hens Chicken Salad, and so much more! This was just a fun way to fellowship and celebrate the season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Silly Sentences]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008115</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Ms. Lydia's students are getting ready for the holidays by making ugly Christmas sweaters while coming up with silly Christmas sentences.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Grinch Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2008101</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Mrs. McNeal's class looked at different kinds of figurative language. Afterwards, they read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and completed a Grinch Figurative Language escape room in small groups.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Prep Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2007830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Ms. Griffith’s classes have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming reading benchmark exam. Their favorite way to review test questions is with a little competition among teams. Students work together with their team to find the best answers to each question. The team who has the most points, wins a prize at the end. Honorable mentions are given to the teams who have worked well together and have kept a positive attitude. This has been such a great team building experience and the students have looked forward to playing each day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Grinch's Heart]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2007827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Students in Mrs. Steele’s class made the Grinch’s heart grow by creating a chemical reaction. Baking soda and vinegar were mixed to create carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide made the balloon expand, causing the Grinch’s heart to grow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Penguin Christmas]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2006914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/10) There was SNOW much fun had at the 4th grade musical presentation of “A Penguin Christmas!” The show was an original creation written by Mrs. Brown in collaboration with ELA classes that had recently read the book “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Climbing the Wall]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2006005</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9) During PE students learned to climb a horizontal rock wall. The goal was for students to climb the entire length of wall without falling off. Climbing helps build hand, arm and leg strength as well as endurance. The students loved this activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Can You Catch the Elf??]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2005930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9) Ms. Shields' students practiced sequence by writing the steps they would take to catch their classroom elf by building a trap with marshmallows and toothpicks. Then, they actually got to build it! They also had to predict whether or not the trap they built would successfully catch the elf.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Using Games to Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2005476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/6) Mrs. Roe's students used task card board games to review inferencing, main idea, and summarizing during extension today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2005122</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/6) Congratulations to Mrs. Brittany Hill!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2004769</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook Orders]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2003824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) Yearbook orders are due December 20th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading on the Go!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2003717</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) You can catch our students reading just about anywhere! They are working hard to meet their AR goal for this nine weeks. Anyone who meets their goal will be rewarded with popcorn and a movie!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Season of Lights]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2003272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3) Third grade music students will present "The Season of Lights" on Monday, December 16th at 6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Penguin Christmas]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2002450</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) Fourth Grade Music students present "A Penguin Christmas" on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technical Text]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2002422</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) Mrs. McNeal's fourth graders used Technical text (RI.4.3) on how to decorate a stocking, and then decorated their stockings for their Christmas party.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee Winners!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2002332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following winners of our School Spelling Bee:
First Place: Lauren Curiel
Second Place: Kinsley Merritt
Third Place: King Zinn]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox People of the Year 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000449</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/22) 
Teacher of the Year: 
Ms. Tayesha Spicer
Paraprofessional of the Year: 
Mr. Marcus Hurd 
Nutrition Provider of the Year: 
Mrs. Kaitlin Davis
Congratulations to all of you. You are each a very valuable part of our school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to Catch a Turkey!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/22) Mrs. Hodum's third graders are in the Thanksgiving Spirit!! With partners, they practiced sequence by writing the steps they would take to catch a turkey for their Thanksgiving meal and following steps to illustrate the turkey.Then, they practiced Point of View by writing narrative stories from the perspective of their turkeys that they tried to catch from their first writing activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Animal Cells]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/2000135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/22) After studying animal cells, Ms. Clingan's students built one out of snacks. They used fruit by the foot for the cell membrane, jello for the cytoplasm, twizzlers for mitochondria, jelly beans for vacuoles, and whoppers for the nucleus. After constructing the cell and discussing the students enjoyed a snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:26:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1998395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) The DT Cox Warrior Club enjoyed their community jobs field trip! The boys visited the Pontotoc Fire Station where they learned both fire safety tips and about what it takes to be a fireman. At the Police Station, our students heard about aspects of law enforcement jobs and of the day to day events in the life of a city police officer.  In addition, the club was hosted by Tutor‘s Garage.  Mr. Craig Tutor shared with the club members about being a mechanic and owning a business. The boys concluded their trip with a visit to Howard Stafford Park where they were met by Mr. Will Harmon of Streamline Plumbing. There the boys learned different measuring and gluing skills required for plumbing. The boys worked together to create group projects to utilize these skills. Before leaving the park, the club spent a bit of time “giving back” and picked up trash in the park as an act of community service. We are so appreciative of our club sponsors/mentors: Mr. Nathan Bailey, Mr. Jim Littlejohn, and Mr. Casey Russell. In addition, we are thankful to the men of our Pontotoc community sharing their time and experiences with our young men.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Most Beautiful 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1998075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) D.T. Cox held it's annual Most Beautiful/Most Handsome pageant over the weekend. All of our students who entered did an awesome job! Congratulations to the following winners:
Most Beautiful: Ruby-Lin Vineyard
First Alternate:  Rowan Parker
Second Alternate/Photogenic/People's Choice: Avery Chunn]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How Heat is Transferred]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1997555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) During science,  Mrs. Boone's students learned all about how heat is transferred differently- then they did a little “experiment” which consisted of making hot chocolate and sampling it!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1999814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/21) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Soup-er Teachers!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1997096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/15) DTC has the BEST PTO!!! They treated our "Soup-er" teachers to a delicious soup lunch today. Thank you for taking such great care of us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Problem-Solving Pies!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996802</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/15) Ms. Britt's students worked on problem-solving pies! They found word problems for each operation and highlighted the key words to figure out which operation to use. Under each pie slice, you can see the steps they took to solve the problems!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/15) Congratulations the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Vocabulary Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996576</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Mrs. Roe's students created comic strips using vocabulary words during their extension time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digging Into Text]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1996391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/14) Students in Ms. Spicer's class are practicing their close reading skills while doing their second read of the tall tale, "Thunder Rose."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heat Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1994601</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders are studying heat energy. Students learned about how animals in the arctic have blubber to help insulate them from the cold. They used Crisco "blubber" to insulate their hands from ice water.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:41:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Surgery]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) Students in Mrs. Steele's classes are learning about text features and how they help you locate and understand information while reading. As an extension to the lesson, students performed "text feature" surgery. Students had to place the corresponding bandage text feature over the correct location on the body that it matched.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Feature Scoot]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992781</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) This week in Ms. Griffith's reading class, students are learning about text features in informational texts. The students were able to participate in a task card scoot around the room and answer questions on cards displayed in different places. The students were excited to get out of their desks and move around!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1993421</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finding Perimeter]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1992770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students began their study of perimeter today. They used the same squares on the classroom floor that they used to find area to find the perimeter.  They discussed how the perimeter differed from the area of those shapes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Light Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1991751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/5) Mrs. Heatherly's class studied light energy and learned about the Northern Lights. They finished their lesson with chalk art.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let Your Voice Be Heard!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1991747</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/5) During Science/Social Studies time, Mrs. Hodum's third graders discussed voting and the importance of having your voice heard. Then, they conducted their own classroom elections to elect who they thought showed the best leadership skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1991322</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math classes are learning about the area of a shape this week. After taping off the floor using the square feet of each of 10 shapes, Mrs. Kirk had the students work in groups to come up with the area of each shape and discuss another way to get the answers. Area=length x width.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Trip!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1990902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) Fourth grade students visited Pumpkin Patch Farms in Blue Mountain on Friday. It was a day full of hands on learning and FUN!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Point of View]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1990799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) Students in Mrs. Steele’s class have been learning about point of view and how illustrations help us understand more about the story. As an extension to their lessons, students created their own unique pumpkin, wrote about the pumpkin’s point of view, and described their illustrations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/1) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sound Energy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Ms. Spicer's students have been studying sound energy. They learned about sound waves, vibrations, and frequency. They used these terms to give their ghosts (balloons) a voice. When you add a hex nut to a ballon and blow it up, your ghost will show his amazing voice!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spooky Science!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Chrestman’s students enjoyed dressing up and doing some spooky science activities to apply what they have learned about magnetism, chemical reactions,  and density. Students made “zombie hands,” lava lamps, and dancing ghosts. Not only were they able to add several new English words to their vocabulary, but also bring science concepts to life in a fun way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Day 4-Boo to Drugs]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) RRW Day 4: Boo to Drugs!!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week-Day 3]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1989110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) RRW Day 3: Dream Big- Say NO to Drugs!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Evidence]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) Mrs. Owen's group practiced finding text evidence with some Halloween themed stories.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) This week during library, Mrs. Dowdy invited our school resource officer, Mr. Jim Littlejohn, and our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, to come in and talk with the students about peer pressure and making healthy choices.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spooky Sentences]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) This week, Ms. Lydia’s students made their own haunted houses filled with spooky words. They used these words to practice forming complete sentences with appropriate sounds and grammar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Properties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) While studying Multiplication Properties, Mrs. Kirk had students work in groups to make their own poster with chart paper and markers discussing and creating each one. Once completed, the students shared their creations with others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Day 2]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) RRW Day 2: You won't SEE me making bad choices! Wear camouflage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores: Math and ELA]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) (10/29) Congratulations to the following students for receiving perfect scores on their MAAP ELA & Math tests last Spring! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores: Math]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1988030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) Congratulations to the following students for receiving perfect scores on their MAAP Math test last Spring! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect MAAP Scores:ELA]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) Congratulations to the following students for receiving perfect scores on their MAAP ELA test last Spring! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Images in Texts]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/29) This week, Mrs. Hodum's students are learning about images in texts. They worked with partners to find sentences in their weekly story that matched what they saw in the illustrations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week: Day 1]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987634</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) RRW Day 1: "Red-dy to grow up healthy" Wear Red!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Showing Growth]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) DTC teachers visited PMS last week with a special, sweet treat for the students who showed growth on last year's MAAP Assessment!! Great Job!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Titanic Story Time]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) Students in Mrs. Steele’s homeroom shared with their class a book they wrote last year in 2nd grade about the Titanic. This was a perfect extension to their story this week about the Titanic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AR Rewards Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) On Friday, students who met their first AR goal were rewarded with extra recess and a sweet treat! Students are already working towards their next big reward! Keep on Reading!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Family Night]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1987217</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) Thank you so much to everyone who supported our book fair last week! We had a great turn out for family night, and fun was had by all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Haunted House for Sale!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1986712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/25) Ms. Griffith’s Reading classes have been working on their persuasive essays to try and persuade someone to buy their Haunted House!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Properties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1986293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/25) Mrs. Collums' class is currently learning the multiplication properties. They had the task of either making arrays by drawing them on their desk or making them out of counters to demonstrate the associative property. The students then discussed among their group members about each others work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1986291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/25) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Predictions & Point of View]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Mrs. Hodum's third grade ELA class practiced predictions and created monsters and chemical reactions in science. After the project, they wrote their Point of View of the project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1985779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students completed a scavenger hunt with multiplication properties. The students answered the problems, and wrote what properties each problem represented.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Rewards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1983772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21)  Fourth grade teachers traveled to PMS on Friday to celebrate last years' students who scored a 4 or 5 on their MAAP test. They were served ice cream sundaes!! Great job, kids!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal for a Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1983760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21) Our 4th grade top seller in our recent fundraiser, Emma Kyle Peel, did a fantastic job taking care of our school on Friday as Principal for a Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ice Cream Rewards]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1983274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Students who scored a 4 or 5 on last school year's MAAP test received ice cream sundaes today. We are super proud of your good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fundraiser Pizza Party]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1983125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) The student in each homeroom who raised the most money for our Fundraiser were treated to a pizza party picnic lunch today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal for a Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Our 3rd grade top seller in our recent fundraiser, Rowan Parker, did a fantastic job taking care of our school yesterday as Principal for a Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Adopt-A-Cow]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Ms. Griffith's science class is a part of Discover Dairy's Adopt-A-Cow program this year. This program helps students connect with agriculture and the environment, and learn about dairy farming practices. Yesterday, they were able to meet their adopted class cow, Anna! She was born on September 3rd. They can't wait to watch her grow this year through Farmer Katie from Mauthe Farms sending them updates and pictures. 😊🐮]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Narratives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982683</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Ms. Shields' students practiced personal narratives by writing about some of the fun things that happened during their Fall Break. They shared their stories with the class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Bookfair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) The Scholastic Book Fair will be at DTC October 21-25. Family night will be held on Thursday, October 24th from 4:00-6:00. Please make plans to support our library program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bright Ideas Grant Recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1982321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/17) Congratulations to Mrs. Chrestman and Mrs. Vineyard. They are recipients of the 2024 Bright Ideas Grant provided by Northeast SPARC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Boss's Day!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1981705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/16) DTC would like to honor the best bosses in the business today! Thank you for all you do for us, our students, and our school!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spookley Story Elements]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979481</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/10) Mrs. Hodum's third graders kicked off their pumpkin unit for science by reading "The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin", creating their own Spookleys, and discussing story elements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Day 4]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/10) Homecoming Day 4: Black and Gold Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1979214</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/10) Mrs. Kirk's 3rd grade math students used paper plates, markers, and scissors to make a multiplication game. After they made a shape in the middle (circle, heart, rectangle, and triangle just to name a few) they wrote numbers 0-12 around the plate. Mrs. Kirk gave them a number to put in the middle, then they had to multiply it by all of the numbers on their plate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Day 3]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/9) Homecoming Day 3: Going for Gold]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snack Cart!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/9) DTC Teachers received an afternoon pick me up from our wonderful PTO! Thank you for our much needed snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Day 2]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) Homecoming Day 2: Qualifying Events]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gift Basket Fundraiser Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1978138</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) Congratulations to Yennifer Bautista and Jessie Armstrong for winning our gift baskets! Also, a big shout out to our top selling students. They will get to be "Principal for a Day!" 
Third Grade: Rowan Parker
Fourth Grade: Emma Kyle Peel
Homeroom teachers will be reaching out to winners of other prizes. Thank you so much for supporting our school and making this fundraiser a big success!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area and Perimeter]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) After studying area and perimeter, fourth grade math students used Cheez-Its to make squares and rectangles with different areas and perimeters. Afterwards they were able to have a snack!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Brown's Brainiacs]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/8) “Mrs. Brown’s Brainiacs” was a fun-filled presentation given by the 3rd grade music students. The showcase featured script and songs about our amazing brain, and the night was filled with songs and smiles shared with family and friends!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red, White and Blue Day!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) Homecoming Week Day 1: Red, White and Blue!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Music]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) Did you know that creating music is at the highest level of thinking?  Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music students enjoyed using our District's technology resources to write, refine, and present works of original music that they created!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Bully Bug]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) Ms. Kinnard, the school counselor delivered a bullying classroom guidance lesson that helps students understand the impact of bullying. She emphasized the importance of empathy and respect. Through engaging activities and discussions, the school counselor teaches students how to recognize, report, and respond to bullying incidents. In an effort to foster a supportive classroom environment, Ms. Kinnard empowers students to be allies and advocates for a bully-free school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1977077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/7) D.T. Cox will be observing Red Ribbon Week October 28-November 1. Please see the dress-up schedule below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AR Reading Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1976539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Fourth Grade ELA classes had a caramel apple bar and reading day after benchmarks to finish out AR for the 9 weeks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC CelebrAtion Lunch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1976524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4)DTC teachers and staff were treated to a delicious bbq lunch today courtesy of the District Administration in celebration of their A-rating for the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eggspert Learners!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1976109</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Mrs. Steele’s homeroom students played “Eggspert” as they wrapped up the 9 weeks with a review of the standards they’ve learned so far.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Bookfair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1974542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/10) Get Ready!! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to DTC October 21st-25th! Family Night will be on Thursday, October 24th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. More info coming soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Brown's Brainiacs!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1974514</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) Third grade music students will present the musical "Mrs. Brown's Brainiacs!"on Monday, October 7th at 7:00pm. Please notice the time change due to the Homecoming Parade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Land We Love]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1974079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/1) The 4th grade Fall musical presentation of “The Land We Love” was a performance full of fun as the students celebrated patriotic songs of America!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spotlight Award]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972829</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) The DT Cox Warrior Club is proud to announce this month’s Spotlight Warrior who has best represented the club ideals of integrity, service and respect. Congratulations to Webb Huey for receiving this award for the month of September!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/27) The DT Cox Warrior Club’s goal is to inspire young men to reach their full potential to become leaders of tomorrow. During club time, the boys learned the importance of a proper handshake. Members get to implement this lesson into everyday life as they serve as school front door greeters in the mornings!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Skyscrapers!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/27) Ms. Britt's students practiced basic multiplication skills by designing skyscraper arrays! Each building in the array displays a multiplication fact written by the students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Animal Adaptation Experiment]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972529</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/27) Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been learning about animal adaptations. They performed a hands-on experiment to see how blubber helps protect arctic animals in cold water. Students used shortening, plastic bags, and duct tape to create a “blubber “ mitt. They made predictions about how their hands would feel in a tub of cold water with the blubber mitt on and off. Students learned that blubber helped them hold their hands in water much longer without getting cold.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/27) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Synonym Rolls]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) This week, Mrs. Hodum's students learned how to define unfamiliar words by using context clues. They used a text full of unfamiliar words to create “synonym” rolls of words from the text.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A+ Effort = A+ Results]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1972098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Today, D.T. Cox kicked off 7 years strong; 7 days of celebrAting our "A" school rating with a pancake breakfast.Thank you to our PTO for making this possible! Also, it was a special surprise to see Mrs. Mask back helping serve our teachers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometrical Shape Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1971963</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Students in Ms. Clarissa's class reviewed geometrical shapes by creating models.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Concepts of Division]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1971931</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Mrs. Collums' student teacher works with students by using hands on manipulatives to help students learn the concepts of division.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Benchmark Testing]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1971597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/25) Our first Benchmarks will be held next week. Teachers will send out individual schedules. Please make sure your child is at school on time and well rested.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Square]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970023</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/24) In P.E., students played 4-square. Four students play and try to bounce the ball to each other's square while also trying to put out another player so they might be able to make it to the serving square (King/Queen). Students develop good hand eye coordination and learn to strike the ball with control.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Land We Love]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/23) Mrs. Brown's fourth grade music students will present "The Land We Love" on Monday, September 30th at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gift Basket Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969541</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/23) D.T. Cox PTO will be raffling off 2 gift baskets full of goodies to be given away to 2 lucky winners!!!!!!!   All proceeds will go towards positively impacting the academic and social success of our students and teachers. Please see any DTC student to purchase your chances to win! Chances will be sold from September 23rd-October 2nd. The winners will be announced on October 7th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hungry, Hungry Hippos]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1970022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/23) In P.E.,  students played Hungry Hungry Hippo in real life! One student laid on their stomach on the scooter, while their teammate was behind them, holding up their feet and the student on scooter held a basket. The student that was behind, pushed the other student into the middle of the circle, so they could collect balls on the ground with the basket. Finally, they pulled them back to see how many balls they had collected. Students learn teamwork and use counting skills during this activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sequence Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969551</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/20) In conclusion of their sequence lesson for the week, Mrs. Hodum's students created butterfly life cycles using a variety of pasta noodles and writing the stages in sequential order.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Pride!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/20) Black and Gold Fridays are the BEST at DTC!! Let's Go Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1969157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/20) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:01:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Strategies]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1968618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) While studying the strategies of multiplication, Mrs. Kirk's third graders chose a random multiplication fact. They were given a rubric which included their new vocabulary words such as factors, products and expressions. They then used fact families, repeated addition, and arrays with dots to show the product of the given multiplication fact.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:51:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Driving Possibilities]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1968526</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) D.T. Cox students, Ma’kye Edwards and Ruby-Lin Vineyard represented our school well at the Toyota “Driving Possibilities” event held on Wednesday morning. Our school is proud to be a part of this excellent opportunity for Pontotoc City School District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:35:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cause and Effect]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1967257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/17) After introducing Cause and Effect, students in Mrs. Hodum's class were able to create cause and effect relationships in small groups and illustrate their sentences.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flashlight Friday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13) Mrs. Roe's fourth graders enjoyed "Flashlight Friday." This is a fun way to encourage reading!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:54:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Author Visit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13) 3rd graders enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Debbie Edge who read her book “A Piece of Abner’s Heart” to conclude our study of 9/11 this week. Thank you, Mrs. Steele for setting this up for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:01:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beginning Multiplication]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/11) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students are beginning  to learn multiplication concepts using equal groups and repeated addition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:23:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EL Graduation Ceremony]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/10) On Sunday, September 7, Pontotoc City School District held its second annual EL graduation ceremony. Students were recognized for passing the LAS Links English Proficiency Test. This test measures English Learners’ ability to read, write , speak, and listen in English. Students must score a four or five on the test to pass. At the ceremony, the students received certificates of achievement and a treat. Pictured are Mrs. Rachel Chrestman with current fourth grader, Joshua Rodriguez, and former D.T. Cox students, who are now fifth graders, Mariano Huerta, Uriel Gutierrez, Michelle Alegria, Andrew Martinez, Dario Perez, Alesandro Quiché, and Emmalyn  Montes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:35:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reader's Theater]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/10) Mrs. McNeal's students participated in a Reader’s Theater to introduce the elements of a Drama (RL.4.5).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:53:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brain Activities in Gifted]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Mrs. Hilliard's third grade gifted students continued their study of the brain with various activities to challenge their skills! First, they took part in the Stroop effect quiz.  Students were instructed to color a "color word" with a different color than what it read.  Then, students had to try and read their partner's list (the color, not what the word said) as quickly as possible.  It was harder than it seemed! Students also put together a brain puzzle, and created their own puzzle showing the lobes of the brain.  Last, students made "brain hats" that showed the different lobes of the brain, and what processes they were responsible for.  Students also took part in explore time, where they were able to build, create, and imagine utilizing various manipulatives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:57:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["AR" You Ready?!?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1962105</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Staff and students had a BLAST at our AR kickoff this morning! If you are wondering what AR is, it's Accelerated Reader. This program promotes reading in a fun and exciting way! Students will have individual reading goals for each 9 weeks. If their personal goal is met, there will be AMAZING REWARDS!!
Thank you so much to our high school band and cheerleaders for making the celebration so special!! Also, thanks to Coach Carter for providing our teachers with jerseys!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:30:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Science Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade students enjoyed music science day! Students participated in various soundwave experiments. The class was able to listen to a tuning fork to hear sound wave vibrations up close!  Tubular sticks were used to determine which direction a sound wave was coming from. Glasses were filled with water and students were encouraged to experiment to change the pitch of the glass when it was tapped. In addition, students were able to visualize sound waves as they tapped a drum and the vibrations made the clips dance in the air!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:23:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Water Cycle]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1961001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) During science class, Mrs. McNeal's students broke into small groups and completed a digital water cycle escape room.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:44:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Studying Graphs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/3) Ms. Luther's third grade math students are studying graphs. Students were given data and had to create a bar graph representing that data.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:51:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Music Together]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/3) In music class, we not only LISTEN to the songs, but READ them together as well!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Immigration Simulation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) To gain background knowledge for one of their music showcase songs, 4th grade students in Mrs. Brown’s class participated in an immigration simulation as they studied Ellis Island. The class learned of the rules process of admission into America. Historic Real-life scenarios were put before the class and students were dressed in costume as their stories were shared with the class “immigration board.” The class would listen to each story and vote to decide if the person met the criteria to enter the USA or if they would be deported.  The real life result of the case was then shared with the students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Showing our Warrior Pride!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Staff and students at DTC are bursting with Warrior Pride today! We would like to wish the Mighty Warriors the best of luck at the game tonight! Let's Go Warriors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:51:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parts of a Plant]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Mrs. Kirk and Ms. Luther's third graders have been studying the parts of a plant. To enhance their learning experience, they painted and labeled the parts of a plant as part of an art project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:22:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Cookout!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Thanks to our PTO and Mr. Varnon's Blackstone skills, DTC staff were treated to a WONDERFUL grilled burger lunch. This made a Black and Gold Friday even better!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:10:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Water Cycle]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders have been learning about the water cycle. The students were asked to write a story about a water drop's adventure in the water cycle using their vocabulary words from this week. They wrote about how the drop evaporated, condensed, and turned itself into precipitation. Some of the water drops went to a waterpark, and one even slid down a rainbow!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:05:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1958376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creative Thinking]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/29) In Mrs. Hilliard's 3rd grade gifted class, students engaged in a series of creative and challenging activities designed to stretch their thinking. First, they attempted a drawing using their non-dominant hand, which tested their patience and fine motor skills while encouraging them to think outside the box. Next, they took a left brain/right brain quiz to explore their cognitive strengths and understand how they processed specific information. Finally, they participated in a "finish the picture" activity, where they were given a partial image and had to use their imagination to complete it, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving abilities. These activities fostered a deeper understanding of their own learning styles and cognitive flexibility.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Picture Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/27) Save the Date! D.T. Cox will take School Day pictures on Friday, September 20th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:40:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Study of the States]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/27) Students in 4th grade music have enjoyed doing research on individual US States as they prepare for their upcoming Patriotic musical!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Human Body]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Mrs. Chrestman’s fourth graders have been learning about the systems of the human body and the functions of various organs last week. Students identified the organs using a special apron they could wear.  On Friday, they learned more about the circulatory system and made a model to show how the heart pumps blood. Fortunately, they don’t mind getting a little messy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:34:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hula Huts!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) This week in PE, students worked in teams to build Hula Huts using 6 hula hoops. Each team had to work together to build the Hula Hut.  After the hut was completed, each member had a chance to crawl through the structure. This helped students work on using teamwork and learning from their mistakes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:32:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exploring Instruments]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Instrument explore days are a music class favorite!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:34:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Counselor Visits Classrooms]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1956085</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Our counselor, Mrs. Kinnard is visiting classrooms this week. She is talking to the students about Mindfulness. She and the students discussed the importance of staying calm in all situations, and remembering to be present in the here and now.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alka-Seltzer Rockets!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1955199</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) After learning about chemical and physical changes in science this week, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Roe's classes made Alka-Seltzer rockets! The students were super excited about this experiment!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:38:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) Make plans to attend our Open House on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:58:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Identifying Theme]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) Students in Ms. Spicer's ELA class are working very hard with their groups  practicing identifying the theme of a passage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:53:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) Students at D.T. Cox are game day ready thanks to our PTO parent volunteers! Remember, we will have face painting every Friday during football season. The cost is $1.00.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:03:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1955121</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:01:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flashlight Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) During a recent power outage, Mrs. Hodum's third graders didn't let the lights go out on learning! Instead they used flashlights to read a story with a partner and discuss character traits of Queen Cleopatra.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brain Break!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1954007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/21) Mrs. Owen's fourth graders enjoyed a Go Noodle brain break using the Tonies box.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:26:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oobleck!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) After studying solids, liquids, and gases, fourth grade students made Oobleck! Is it a solid or a liquid?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:54:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All About Me]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1952256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/16) 3rd grade UFO students worked on building classroom community, and learning more about each other by creating "All About Me" collages.  Students could choose to illustrate images that represented them, or could find various pictures in magazines to cut out and put on their poster.  Students presented their posters to each other and discussed their likes and differences! Students also utilized explore time, and GRIT (Games Really Increase Thinking) to learn reflective thinking, problem solving, decision making, cooperation, and creative expression!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:25:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1950898</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/13) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes have been studying the history of our National Anthem. Student teams worked together to brainstorm and recall the words to the song. The students are working hard to learn the lyrics for the American-themed showcase to be held at the end of the first 9 weeks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:29:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1951926</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scientific Method Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1950257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/12) During Science class, Mrs. McNeal's 4th graders studied the Scientific Method. They enriched their lesson by completing an experiment using Skittles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:49:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Students Participate in Yoga and G.R.I.T.]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/9) Gifted students participated in a quick Yoga session today! Students were able to relax and reduce their stress levels after a busy first week! Students also enjoyed G.R.I.T. time! Games Really Increase Thinking! Did you know, when we are playing games we are learning reflective thinking, problem solving, decision making, emotional intelligence, cooperation, competition, and how to deal with mistakes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:31:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921051</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math in Music!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1919523</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/1) Music students enjoy practicing rhythms on the drums! What they DON’T realize is how they are also practicing fractions as they divide beats, and how they are tracking rhythms as they read quickly left to right!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Principal's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1919644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/1) Happy Principal's Day to the BEST! We are so lucky to have you at D.T. Cox!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Secretary's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1916306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) Happy Secretary's Day to one of the very best!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor Introductions]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/5) Students were all smiles as Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, made her way around the school introducing herself and getting to know them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:16:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Social Contracts]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/5) Mrs. Hodum's third grade classes created classroom rules/expectations by creating social contracts. They signed them as a pledge to follow their social contracts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:28:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1949320</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/9) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/2) Students in Mrs. Kirk's class had a great first day of third grade!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:57:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dear Future Self]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1947269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/2) On the first day of school, Ms. Spicer's fourth graders wrote letters to their future selves. It will be so fun to look back on the things they wrote!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beautification Project!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1946398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/31) Our courtyard at DTC received a makeover thanks to our wonderful PTO and Beyond Landscaping. Staff and students will be able to enjoy this area in the coming days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:15:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Luncheon]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1946039</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/30) D.T. Cox PTO treated our staff to a wonderful lunch by Ollie Rose Catering. It was DELICIOUS!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:27:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We Can't Wait to See You!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1945763</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/29) DT Cox teachers and staff are TICKLED PINK to get the 24/25 school year started!! We can't wait to meet you at Open House on Thursday from 4:00pm-7:00pm!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:42:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staff First Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1945753</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/29) DT Cox teachers and staff had a great first day back! They participated in a fun, back to school scavenger hunt, brainstormed in small groups and even had a delicious ice cream sundae bar provided by our wonderful PTO!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:35:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Training]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1942432</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(7/11) Several DT Cox teachers participated in SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) training this week. SIOP is a research-based instructional model designed to make content comprehensible for English Learners (ELs) while promoting their English language development. SIOP provides teachers with a structured approach to lesson planning and delivery.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:52:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1914269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wish]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1910441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/12) Come and join us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mining in Music Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904182</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/26) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music class has been preparing music for their show based upon a book entitled “Wish” that they are reading in Ms. Spicer’s class. The book is the story of a young girl from Appalachia, and the students are not only learning songs about the area, but also the history behind the area as well. One aspect of Appalachia is coal mining, so the classes immersed themselves in a mining scenario with pounding arm work and navigating through a small tunnel. It made the students understand better what a hard life the miners had.  Here at DT Cox, we put music into action!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1896139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Spring Pictures will be taken on Tuesday, February 27th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Closed January 17, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1869275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The closure is due to the continued dangerous weather conditions. This closure is implemented for the safety of all students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Summer!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1931116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/24) We hope each and every one of you have an awesome summer break! Stay safe, have fun, and rest up! We will see you in August!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 13:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1930801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/23) The third grade math department at D.T. Cox are already making plans to make the next school year a success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 13:17:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black and Gold Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1930494</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/23) DT Cox teachers celebrate Black and Gold Day. Warrior Pride!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 07:51:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club Visits Buffalo Park]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1929336</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/21) DT Cox Elementary’s Warrior Club members enjoyed an end-of-year educationally fun visit to Tupelo’s Buffalo Park. The club had their own zookeeper guide who taught many interesting facts along the way about the animals at the park! The boys were able to get up close and feed many animals- including goats, a tortoise, a giraffe, and many more. After a picnic lunch, the zookeeper brought out several animals for the boys to have a touch experience!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 07:39:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visit to Toyota]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1929765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/21) Mrs. Chrestman and Mrs. Wilbanks students went to the Toyota Experience Center in Blue Springs, where they learned how the Toyota Corolla is produced. Students rode trams around the plant, where they were able to see the process of making the car,  from the press shop to welding and painting, including the use of giant robots. Students also enjoyed the interactive gallery, where they could do several activities including painting a car using computerization and even guiding  a robot to wire a car. It was a fun day of learning, and we are especially grateful to our bus drivers and chaperones who helped make this trip possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:08:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Titanic Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/20) After a unit of study on the Titanic, third and fourth grade gifted students enjoyed "Dinner on the Titanic" Tuesday night. Students were able to dress in their fancy clothing, enjoy a meal together, and listen as several students shared Titanic passenger stories. This was a wonderful night for all involved.  We would like to say a special thanks to our parent volunteers, Sarah Todd and the PHS Band for musical entertainment, and Ollie Rose Catering for the fabulous dinner!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 14:37:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Speech Language Pathologist Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1928713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/20)Saturday was Speech Language Pathologist Day! We would like to recognize Ms. Lydia Short. Thank you for all you do for D.T. Cox!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 08:03:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) Fourth Graders at D.T. Cox walked the halls for their final "farewell" to elementary school this morning.  Students and parents enjoyed a video of their time at D.T. Cox and students were able to sign a banner to be displayed their senior year! We are so proud of these students and all of their accomplishments. They will be greatly missed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 14:18:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Day Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1927943</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) DTC students had a blast at field day on Thursday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 08:08:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Walk Through 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1927611</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) PHS Senior class walked the halls of DT Cox one final time before their graduation on Friday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1927958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 08:34:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Trip Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/15) Students at DTC had a super fun end of the year field trip to Holy Rollers Bowling!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 07:25:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classroom Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1927030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/15) Students in Mrs. Hall's class voted for their peers to receive classroom awards for things such as avid reader, the most tidy desk award, etc. They had a great time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 12:34:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Rhythms]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1926222</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/14) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade classes recently enjoyed a new way to practice rhythms! The students were challenged to bounce a basketball to rhythms displayed on the board. Two handed bounces were allowed for ball control to match the beat with precision!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 07:17:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parts of Speech Jenga]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1925249</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) Mrs. Hodum's class practiced language skills by playing Parts of Speech Jenga. Lincoln and Grayson answered the most parts of speech questions right, so they won a prize!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 14:51:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Poetry Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1925197</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) Mrs. Hodum's class studied poetry this week. They put their poetry skills to work by creating a Mother’s Day craft, and then writing a poem for the special moms in their lives.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 13:48:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1925181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) D.T. Cox teachers and staff were treated today with duty free lunch and grilled burgers!! Thank you to our wonderful PTO, the parents who volunteered their time to allow our teachers duty free lunch, and to Clark Vineyard for grilling the DELICIOUS burgers!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 13:34:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1925174</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) LaToya Kinnard, Jessica Luther, and Rachel Chrestman graduated from The University of Mississippi today! Ms. Kinnard received her Ed.S in Educational Leadership. Ms. Luther and Mrs. Chrestman received their  Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Congratulations, ladies!! Your D.T. Cox family is so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 13:27:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1924567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) D.T. Cox PTO has really spoiled our teachers this week! Monday, teachers were treated to a sweet breakfast. Tuesday, Honey Pies was DELICIOUS. Wednesday, teachers were served Montgomery's on Main for lunch, YUM! Thursday, Mae's To Go Cup really hit the spot, and Friday, they will enjoy grilled burgers for lunch. Thank you, thank you D.T. Cox PTO!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Nurse's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1923204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/7) Happy Nurse's Day to the BEST!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Retirement!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1923679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/8) On Tuesday, PCSD celebrated this year's retirees. D.T. Cox would like to recognize Mrs. Holley. She will be extremely missed by our staff and students. Mrs. Holley is the definition of a great educator! She has made such an impact on so many children's as well as adults' lives during her years in our district. Thank you for you hard work and dedication, Mrs. Holley! We hope you have a happy and relaxing retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 07:41:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Academic Awards Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1922851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) Academic Awards Day will be held Friday, May 17, 2024. You will notified prior to this date if your child will be receiving an award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 09:54:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1922845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) Mark your calendars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 14:21:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1922348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) Join the Warrior Class of 2032 as they take a final walk as Elementary students in the halls of D.T. Cox.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 07:18:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mississippi Poetry Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/3) These 3rd grade gifted students (Davis Payne, Kalynn Johnson, and Daniella Williams) each wrote a poem for the Mississippi Poetry Project. Out of many entries, their poems were selected as school-wide winners.  Their poem was printed in the Mississippi Poetry Project: Who I Am anthology, and each student received their very own copy to keep! 
The goal of the Mississippi Poetry Project is to help students experience the joy and accomplishment that can come from writing poetry, and from sharing their own voices, words, and experiences.  Poetry is for everyone, and there’s no wrong way to write a poem.  Words can be a tremendous source of delight, play, and comfort, and these students were very excited to be published poets!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:24:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual EL Potluck Dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1921390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/3) EL students and their families joined together for an annual potluck dinner, sharing delicious foods from countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Yemen.  It was a great time of fellowship for everyone! Many thanks to our community sponsors and PCSD teachers, staff and Beta club for helping make this such an awesome event!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 07:34:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Campout]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1920214</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/1) Mrs. Boone and Ms. Spicer's fourth graders had a "Campout" themed reading day last week. The students had a great time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:53:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What Are You Great At?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1920170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/1) Mrs. Heatherly already knows her students will do great on their state tests, but this week, she gave them the opportunity to tell her what they are great at besides math and reading. Students shared about their accomplishments in sports, ballet, jujitsu, and clubs. Students also showed the class things they've collected and animals they've trained. They even taught the class about things such as ballet and cheer moves, fashion and words to train your dog in Spanish. They showed the class they are great at so many things!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:49:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Masters]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) On, Friday, Mrs. Collums' and Ms. Burrell's classes went head to head in a heated multiplication battle. Students enjoyed the friendly competition and fun. Congratulations to Mrs. Collums' class for winning this series. Stay tuned for a rematch!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 07:26:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wish]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1919531</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music showcase entitled “Wish” was a dream come true! The musical was inspired by the book “Wish” that the students have recently read in Mrs. Spicer's class. The students not only learned the music and history of the Appalachian mountains but also studied crafting of the area. They created many pieces of art to go along with the show- including weaving, layered mountain painting, and mountain sketching.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:43:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Continents and Oceans]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) After learning about continents and oceans, Mrs. Ray's third grade students created Me on the Map crafts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:08:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESL Potluck]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1919470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) English Learners and their families are invited to our annual potluck meal on Thursday night. Please see the flyer for details!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:48:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Writing Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1919444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/30) To prepare for the state writing test, Mrs. Hodum's students read a prompt and made a checklist of what should be included in each response. Then, they read different responses to prompts and revised them with a partner.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:24:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1917448</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/26) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Public Speaking]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1917457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/25) Thursday’s Warrior Club members enjoyed practicing their public speaking by sharing and discussing items of interest to the group. Today’s features included a deer rack, a rock collection, an autographed baseball, a baseball card collection and a special necklace.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:23:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1917281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/25) Beta students helped keep D.T. Cox in tip top shape by picking up trash during recess this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:33:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Club]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1917096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/25) Warrior Club members have been enjoying practicing public speaking skills through show and tell during club meetings. Wednesday’s members shared a dinosaur track imprint,  an autographed baseball, origami art, an ancient shark tooth, and an impromptu guitar demonstration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:26:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Songs of Summer]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1916346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/23) The Songs of Summer Showcase was presented with flair! The students worked hard to prepare a show full of facts, artwork and music about the sun, sharks, and summer fun at the beach. This showcase was in collaboration with Mrs. McNatt’s STEM class as they demonstrated the roller coaster projects they had created! Everyone left Walkin' on Sunshine and with a smile on their faces!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Earth Day Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1915540</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Third grade students researched facts about Earth Day. They will work on their presentation skills as they present their slideshows over the next few days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:43:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Future Lady Warriors!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1914889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/19) DTC girls had a great week at the PHS Lady Warrior Basketball Camp!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Testing Time!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1914064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/18) State testing is in full swing at DTC. Mrs. Hodum shared a sweet little message with her third grade ELA students before they tested.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:28:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beach Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1913637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Fourth grade ELA students were rewarded with a fun "Beach Day" of reading!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Basketball Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1910661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/11) DTC Boys had an awesome time at the PHS Basketball Camp this week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:44:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Testing Season]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1910339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10) State testing at DTC will be held April 11-May 14, 2024. Teachers will be sending specific dates for their classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:48:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Songs of Summer]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1910439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/10) Come and join us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:39:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eclipse Excitement!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1909246</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Students at D.T. Cox were able to have an opportunity to view the eclipse today.  Thanks to Renasant Bank for donating the glasses to make this possible for them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:04:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1911300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Refreshing Recess Rewards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1908367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5)Mrs. Chrestman’s English Learners got a special treat and extra recess as a reward for their effort on the LAS Links test. This test measures students’ proficiency in English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Mrs. Chrestman is proud of their hard work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:03:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Origami]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1908052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5) Mrs. Heatherly's math students are reviewing lines, angles and symmetry. Students could create origami objects if they mastered these skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:20:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pizza Party!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1908036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5) Ms. Spicer and Mrs. Heatherly rewarded students for growth and highest scores on their Case test. One of the prizes students received was a pizza party and movie with a friend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:52:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ice Cream Parlor Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1907205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/3) Mrs. Kirk's third graders had an ice cream parlor review day! The students had 10 challenges to complete to receive an ice cream treat! They reviewed everything from rounding, subtraction, addition, multiplication, division and fractions. This was such a FUN way to REVIEW SKILLS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:05:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Egg-stra Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1906213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) Mrs. Chrestman’s third and fourth grade students participated in an egg and spoon relay race. Students completed several challenges while reviewing their vocabulary words.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:05:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Benchmark Rewards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1905244</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Ms. Burrell promised her students that they could pie her in the face if they met their goal on their final math benchmark. Today, she kept her promise!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:03:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1905059</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) The Beta Club had a very successful March community service project. They collected over 100 items to donate to the Children's Mansion. Thanks to all that helped out with this project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:36:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Skills Review Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904925</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders are reviewing skills each day. They take a pretest and if students master a particular skill, they get to show their knowledge of that skill by applying it in different ways. Some choose to create games or escape rooms. Students also are using Versatiles provided by a grant from Bright Ideas and NE Sparc to practice these standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:32:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Paraprofessional's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1906192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) D.T. Cox would like to recognize our hardworking Paraprofessional's! You are a vital part of our school, and your commitment doesn't go unnoticed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Assistant Principal's Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1906184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/2) D.T. Cox is blessed with the best!! We hope you have a great week, Mrs. Vandiver!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:32:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Archery Students Visit D.T. Cox]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904190</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/26) During PE, Ms. McNeal’s class was able to watch the archery team practice before leaving for North Half. Coach Walker explained what was going on and how each competitor has to listen for the whistle for instructions to begin shooting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Refreshing Rewards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1904246</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/26) Fourth grade math teachers rewarded their students who scored a 5 on the final benchmark with drinks, popcorn and a movie. They were able to enjoy this special treat with students from other classes that also scored a 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:58:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher for the Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1903849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/26) Hayden C. in Mrs. Hall's class bought “teacher for the day” through his earned Class Dojo points. He ran a small group, reading “Wish” for their book unit and discussing what was happening in the book!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:32:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test Taking Strategies]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1902080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) Mrs. Hodum's third grade students are practicing test taking strategies with partners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:21:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teaching Tennis]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901699</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/20) PE students were taught to keep score in tennis by playing with paddles and a balloon. Mrs. Bishop hopes that by teaching them how now, it might encourage them to be interested in playing tennis as they grow older.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:06:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1902477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/22) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1901349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/20) The program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools awarded the D.T. Cox Math Departments with the Math Growth Award in honor of the 2023 state assessments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:59:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Service Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1895992</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/7) D.T. Cox Beta students talked to classrooms this morning about their Beta Club Service Project. They will be collecting items for the Tupelo Children's Mansion through March 29th. Please see the attached flyer for specifics. Any donations are greatly appreciated!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:06:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Cheer]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) D.T. Cox was filled with Christmas Cheer today! Students enjoyed a special train ride, hot chocolate, pizza parties and a choir performance to put them in the holiday spirit. Thank you so much to Mr. Don Russell for driving the Polar Express train, and to PCSD Choir for such an awesome performance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox PTO Gift Basket Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Remember-D.T. Cox students will be selling chances on 3 gift baskets FULL of goodies through October 11th. Any student who sells at least one full sheet of chances will receive a popcorn and movie party the Friday before Thanksgiving Holidays! If you would like to purchase chances, please see any DTC student. We appreciate your support of our school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1896691</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/8) Students in Mrs. Ray's class practiced research and informational writing skills this week by reading Who Was books, searching for information and making presentations for the class. Some students chose to display their information on poster boards, while others used google slides for their presentations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:28:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rounding Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1896637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/8) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students reviewed rounding. Students were given index cards with the numbers 10-100 or 100-1000. They were asked to round to the nearest 10 or 100 using the following rules: 4 or less, let it rest; 5 or more, raise the score. To differentiate, students made up their own numbers to round.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:50:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morning Pick Me Up!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1895896</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/7) Mrs. Mask and Mrs. Vandiver surprised teachers and staff with a morning pick me up from The Caffeinated Raven Coffee Truck! This delicious treat was just a small way to show how much they are appreciated for all they do each and every day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:38:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["A" Rated School!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1821533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/28) D.T. Cox Warriors are at it again. Our staff and students work day in and day out to give their very best! We could not be more honored to have achieved this rating!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:48:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emojis in Music]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1894414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/5) The 4th grade Showcase production of “Emojis in Music” was a hit! The show featured not only vocal songs but also original student compositions that encompassed different types of emotions. These songs were featured in music video format. Everyone left with a smile on their face!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:48:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Famous African American Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/1) To celebrate Black History Month, students in Mrs Foster’s class completed projects on famous African Americans from MS. They did research and presented a slide show to their class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:24:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/1) Students at DT Cox had a great time this week dressing up for Read Across America!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:19:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/1) Thank you so much to everyone who shopped our Scholastic book fair this week! It was a huge success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:45:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Reports]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1891558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) Mrs. May's third grade ELA classes are completing book reports on impactful people in America. This lesson uses a fun, engaging activity to review research and writing skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:29:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1892557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/1) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:41:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life's a Garden!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1890716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/27) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music students recently performed their showcase entitled “Life is a Garden.” The show was full of fun and energy and a great time was had by all! The show not only encompassed music; but also artwork featuring arthropods, the water cycle, and floral beauty. The students also enjoyed displaying and taking home their own seed plantings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:34:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Science Fair Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1889271</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/23) Congratulations to the following students for placing in this year's Science Fair!
3rd Grade: 1st Place: Rex White
                    2nd Place: Carlos Vidana Portugal
                    3rd Place: Avery Chunn
4th Grade: 1st Place: Caleb Parman
                    2nd Place: Daniel Mann]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:20:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclusive Playground Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1888361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/22) Please help D.T. Cox raise money to purchase an inclusive playground for students with disabilities. We are selling chicken dinner plates as well as shirts. If you would like contribute to this wonderful cause, please see any D.T. Cox student, staff member or come by our front office for an order form. Thanks in advance!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:38:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Telling Time]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) Mrs. Kirk's 3rd grade math students began a unit on time this week. They made clocks using paper plates, scissors, construction paper, brads and markers. This is perfect for a visual and hands-on representation of an analog clock.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:23:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1891900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/29) D.T. Cox activity classes will host an Activity Showcase on Monday, March 4th from 6:00pm-7:00pm. This is a come and go event where students can show parents what they've learned in activity class this 9 weeks. We can't wait to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:18:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emojis in Music]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883489</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Fourth Grade Music Students will present "Emojis in Music" on Monday, March 4th at 6:00pm. This is a free event, and all friends and family are invited to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Family Night]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1889321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/23) Our Scholastic book fair will begin on Monday, February 26-Friday, March 1, 2024. We will have our Family night on Monday night from 4:00-6:00pm. We hope to see you there!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1888999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:55:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jump!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887035</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) During the month of February Mrs. Bishop's PE students jumped rope and set individual goals for themselves. Third grade overall jumper was Addy O'Callagan with a time of 5:15 and fourth grade was Caleb Parman with a time of 10:00.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:12:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Taste of Mississippi]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1887027</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/20) Gifted students had a special treat in class on Friday! As part of their unit on Mississippi, students had a "Taste of Mississippi" day! They listened to Mississippi chefs talk about how the culture of Mississippi influenced their cooking. Students tasted Mississippi Cheese Straws, comeback sauce, southern cornbread, Mississippi Delta tamales, and topped it all off with a Barq's root beer float!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:04:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Structure Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1886001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/16) Mrs. Hall's fourth grade ELA students worked in groups to create text structure charts after breaking down a variety of texts about dogs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:02:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Structure Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1886000</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/16) Mrs. Hall's fourth grade ELA students worked in groups to create text structure charts after breaking down a variety of texts about dogs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:02:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Music Compositions]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/15) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes are enjoying creating their own music compositions! The students have studied different techniques that composers use to create emotions in music and have now applied this process to evoke their own feelings through creative instrumental songwriting. Many of these songs will be featured during their music showcase on March 4.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life's a Garden]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) D.T. Cox third grade music students will present their musical "Life's a Garden" on Monday, February 26th at 6:00pm. This is a free event and all friends and family are invited to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1884193</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) D.T. Cox will celebrate Read Across America week February 26-March 1, 2024. Please see the following graphic for dress up days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Bookfair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) The Scholastic Book Fair will be at D.T. Cox February 26-March 1. Our family night will be held on Monday, February 26th from 4:00-6:00pm. Please make plans to attend! We will have a "Super" fun time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Counselor of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) D.T. Cox would like to congratulate our school counselor, Ms. LaToya Kinnard, for being chosen as Pontotoc City School District's Counselor of the Year! Ms. Kinnard also received an award for being named a National Board Certified Teacher. We are so blessed to have her as a part of our team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC People of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) D.T. Cox People of the Year were recognized at last week's school board meeting. Congratulations to the following on their accomplishments!
Left to Right: Cynthia Thomas-Cafeteria Worker of the Year, Lydia Short-National Board Certified Teacher, Allison Clingan-Teacher of the Year, Principal-Kassi Mask, Laura Frazier-Paraprofessional of the Year, Emily Bass-Parent of the Year, Susan Brown-National Board Certified Teacher, LaToya Kinnard-District Counselor of the Year/National Board Certified Teacher]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Junior Beta Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883410</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) D.T. Cox held their Junior Beta Club Induction this morning. Congratulations to these students! We are super proud of their accomplishments!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:46:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life's a Garden!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd music classes are bringing music to life! As they prepare for their upcoming musical “Life’s a Garden,” the students had the opportunity to plant their own seeds and will be able to observe the growth process! They are also working hard on prop production for this special night!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:57:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox Elementary Celebrates Arbor Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1883342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/12)  Third graders at D.T. Cox attended an Arbor Day assembly on Friday. Special thanks to Mr. James Shannon from the MSU Extension office for an informative session on making our tree plantings a success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:49:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Can You Escape?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1882431</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Ms. Luther's third grade math class collaborated with their peers to complete an equivalent fraction escape room. Students had fun while reviewing skills they've learned in class over the last few weeks!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:50:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1882424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:37:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Laws]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1881447</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Elementary Beta Club Induction]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1881716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:15:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Fraction Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1881409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:45:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Database]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1881234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:57:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Twits]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1880603</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:04:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior Beta Club Officers 23/24]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1879815</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:10:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Feelin' the Blues!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1879534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:51:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Counseling Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1879517</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:29:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mississippi Unit]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:13:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:56:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/1) Please see the following flyer for revisions to the D.T. Cox Science Fair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:21:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Studying Hard!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878117</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/1) Ms. Luther's students are completing their fraction study guide in preparation for Friday's test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:54:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1878100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/1) Students in Ms. Burrell’s homeroom are sorting M&Ms by color and turning them into fractions. Students enjoyed this “hands-on” activity and enjoyed eating them afterwards!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:43:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1875994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, is making classroom visits this week to discuss conflict resolution with our students. Students are learning ways to resolve conflicts such as listening to their friends, respecting each other, apologizing, and making a plan for the future!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:18:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[100th Day of School]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1875975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/29) Students in Ms. Luther's homeroom celebrated the 100th day of school today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:05:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1874491</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/25) Mrs. Kirk's students continued their study of fractions this week. They discussed parts of a whole. Students used manipulatives to recognize and create parts of a whole and to create their own parts. For example: 1/2=2/4 (all while creating equivalent fractions).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:17:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Terry "Harmonica" Bean]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1874048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) To begin their unit on Mississippi, third and fourth grade gifted students had the opportunity to experience the talent of Pontotoc legend, Terry "Harmonica" Bean.  Mr. Bean shared his upbringing and how music, specifically the Mississippi Blues, has been such an important part of his life. Students were able to listen to him play and sing.  It was a spectacular treat, especially after a long, "snowy" break. We would like to thank Ms. Melissa Roberson for arranging this experience for our students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox Science Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1865485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/10) D.T. Cox Science Fair will be held on February 2, 2024. Any student interested in participating should turn in their form and $5.00 by January 19, 2024. We can't wait to see all of the creative projects!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:57:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Librarians Attend LAMP Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13): The PCSD librarians attended the LAMP workshop this week. Kellie McIntyre, author of The Passport Project, spoke of her memoir. Elizabeth Simmons informed librarians of the MAGNOLIA database updates from MDE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:39:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tea Party Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1812907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13) Mrs. Owen’s 4th graders are studying Historical, Technical, and Scientific Texts this week.  They enjoyed a “tea party”, thanks to generous parents, while they read a historical text about The Boston Tea Party.  Other cookie themed texts this week include technical texts on how cookies are made and scientific texts about the chemical and physical changes that occur when baking cookies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc Mobile App!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our mobile app is now availble for iPhone and Android]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 13:49:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 4th Reunification Drill]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1790910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has scheduled  a reunification drill with district employees and local community service agencies, including law enforcement. This drill will take place tomorrow, Friday, August 4 during professional development. If you ride by Pontotoc High School, you may see a large presence of law enforcement during this drill. This message is being sent out to avoid any concerns that may arise  tomorrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1784339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023/2024 School Supply Lists are now available under Parent Resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:36:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Research Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1864700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/9) Students in Ms. Clingan's class practiced using Google Slides to learn facts about Dr. Martin Luther King,  Jr.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:53:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pizza Pie!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1864382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/9) To begin their unit on fractions, Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students read the book "Fraction Fun" by David Adler. The students then created their own pizza pie using paper plates, crayons, rulers and markers. They divided their pizzas into 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:36:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1864343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/9) Mrs. L. Collums' third graders began their fraction unit this week. The students worked in groups to put together fraction bars,  then used MathTalk to discuss what they noticed about them. Using manipulatives help students develop their math skills along with engaging them in the process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:09:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Counselor Visit]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1863528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/8) Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, is visiting classrooms this week. The topic of the week is "what's my job at school?" Students are learning that their job is to be kind, safe, respectful, responsible and show integrity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:52:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1866782</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Waffle Bar!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1862754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/5) Teachers were welcomed back from break with a waffle bar! We are so excited to see all our kiddos on Monday, and begin second semester!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:57:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating an Active Parent Account]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1783195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Creating a New Active Parent Account:
1. Create an Account with your own username and password.
2. Attach your student(s) under the settings icon.
3. Check your email for a message verifying that you are the legal guardian/parent. (Verification may take 24 hours.)
4. Choose  Student Registration from the dropdown menu.
5. Select your student.
6. Scroll down and begin 2023-2024 Pontotoc City School District Online Registration. 

A new Active Parent account should only be created if your student(s) were new to the district during the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:34:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MySchoolBucks available]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District has new items and fees available online in MySchoolBucks. It’s not just for online meal payment any more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:09:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Season of Bells!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Wow! Mrs. Brown’s Third Grade music classes really rang in and brought the holiday cheer with their wonderful musical production of “The Season of Bells!”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:01:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jingle for Janitors Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) The homeroom class in each grade that brought in the most change for Jingle for Janitors were treated with cotton candy and soda. Congratulations to Ms. Luther and Ms. McNeil's homerooms!! Thank you to Mrs. Frazier for whipping up the best cotton candy!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:47:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jingle Bell Jukebox]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Mrs. Brown’s 4th Grade music students did a fabulous job on their production of “Jingle Bell Jukebox!”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860166</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) After reading "The One and Only Ivan," Mrs. Ray's third grade ELA students created an art project similar to what Ivan did in the book.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Super Snowflakes!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Students in 3rd and 4th grade gifted participated in a STEM activity by growing crystals! Students studied how crystals were formed in snowflakes, and learned that a super-saturated solution of borax and hot water would create a beautiful crystal snowflake model! Students predicted, measured, estimated, observed, and were amazed at how their crystals turned out!  They looked at the crystals with a magnifying glass and compared their crystals to the snowflake photographs taken by Wilson Bentley (Snowflake Bentley).  This activity was fun, engaging, and students left with a beautiful holiday decoration!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860141</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Congratulations to Mrs. Susan Brown who recently achieved National Board Certification! In order to become certified through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, teachers complete a performance-based, peer-reviewed process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. This is a rigorous process, and we are so proud of her. She always goes above and beyond daily for all students at D.T. Cox.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elf Greeters]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1860135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Santa's Elves greeted students as they entered DTC this morning spreading Christmas cheer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:49:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox December Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852781</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Lots of things are happening this month! Please review the following graphic for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:12:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Celebration!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1859314</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) Today was a great day at D.T. Cox! Students who had perfect attendance for the months of October and November were put into a drawing for Wal-Mart gift cards, and to be able to pie the staff member of their choice! We celebrated the teachers who had perfect attendance this semester as well. 
Our custodians and cafeteria workers also received their gifts raised from our Jingle for Janitors money. Thank you to everyone who gave, and made this possible!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:10:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Writing Rap Songs!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1858429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/14) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes recently wrote their own rap song. Students used a template for words and added rhyming words of their choice for a classic rap style. Lastly, students chose their own background beats to their words. Many students were eager to perform their raps for their classmates and the student audiences were often wowed by the raps created by their peers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:09:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1858887</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Solar System Projects]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1857584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/12) Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been studying the solar system. Students researched a planet, then created a poster and presented their information to the class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:47:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect Attendance Pizza Party!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1856333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Students who had perfect attendance for October AND November were treated to a pizza party! Great Job!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:14:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Comparing and Contrasting Story Elements]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Mrs. Hodum's third graders worked in groups to compare and contrast story elements such as characters, setting, problem/solution and theme from two literature stories written by the same author. Then, we completed a graphic organizer as a class to visualize the comparisons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:11:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854841</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Activity teachers will host an "Activity Showcase" on Tuesday, December 19th from 6:00-7:00pm. This is a come and go event where students can show their families what they've learned in their Activity classes this 9 weeks!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:58:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854835</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/6) Third grade music students will present "The Season of Bells" on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00pm. We hope you can join us!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:52:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854832</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/6) Fourth grade music students will present "Jingle Bell Jukebox" on Monday, December 18th at 6:00pm. We hope you can join us!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:50:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/5) A special thank you goes out to Maher's Tough Fit for donating money to PES and D.T. Cox! The money will go towards students' needs. We appreciate you so much!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1855904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:52:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Body Systems]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1853664</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/4) During Science, Mrs. Heatherly's students are studying different body systems. This week, they made model lungs to go along with what they learned.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:51:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jingle for Janitors]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1854735</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/6) Santa’s helpers are in full swing on Clark Street! Our “Jingle for Janitors” is off to a BIG start! Keep sending that change in! We’ve got a friendly competition going! Plus, we’re excited to spread a little Christmas cheer to some of the best at D.T. Cox! We will be collecting change each morning through December 13th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:29:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perimeter Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852388</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Ms. Luther's students are reviewing what they've learned about perimeter by completing an escape room by working together and finding the perimeters of different polygons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:52:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Studying Animal Cells]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852350</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) After studying the parts of an animal cell, Ms. Clingan's students made one. They used fruit by the foot for the cell membrane, jello for the cytoplasm, jelly beans for the vacuoles, twizzlers for mitochondria, and milk duds for the nucleus. Afterwards the students were allowed eat their cells.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:28:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Squash in the Schoolyard]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852277</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Some of Ms. Lydia’s students got to read the story "Squash in the Schoolyard" about a school garden. The students then designed their own garden by choosing their plants, making a shopping list of all the seeds and tools they would need, planning a garden layout, and making a weekly schedule of how to care for their gardens.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:10:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1852273</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:06:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 DT Cox Parent of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851511</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/30) Congratulations to our 2023 Parent of the Year, Emily Bass!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:50:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 DTC Nutrition Provider of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/29) Congratulations to our 2023 DTC Nutrition Provider of the Year, Cynthia Thomas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:23:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 DT Cox Paraprofessional of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/29) Congratulations to our 2023 DTC Paraprofessional of the Year, Laura Frazier.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:54:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023 DT Cox Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/29) Congratulations to our 2023 DTC Teacher of the year, Ms. Allison Clingan!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:44:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/29) Congratulations to our D.T. Cox Spelling Bee winner, Daniah Cruise! We would also like to congratulate our runner up, Huck Haney! All of our participants did an outstanding job today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:53:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1851124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/29) Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the DTC Spelling Bee! We are so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:50:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Rhythm]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1848029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes constructed a Thanksgiving foods rhythm plate. They matched their favorite foods to the specific rhythm that went with the word. They enjoyed the nice weather bring outside to draw their food rhythms with chalk outdoors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:27:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popcorn and a Movie]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1848010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Students who sold one full page of fundraiser tickets were treated with popcorn and a movie!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:05:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Narratives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Mrs. Hodum's students practiced narrative writing by writing their own Thanksgiving stories.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:23:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buying Thanksgiving Dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/16) Given a budget of $25 and a list of items with prices, Mrs. Kirk and Ms. Luther's students had to come up with a Thanksgiving dinner. They were very creative! They had to buy at least 6 items for their dinner, but NOT go over their budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:31:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fundraiser Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) The PTO Gift Basket Fundraiser was a huge success! Congratulations to the following winners: David Hernandez, Michelle Curtis, and Jamie Fleming. Thank you so much to everyone who donated items or bought chances! We appreciate you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:03:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Code Breaker]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1847158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/16) Mrs. L. Collums' math students had to use their brain, and work together to solve the Thanksgiving code! Students first had to figure out what two numbers would add up to give them their answer. Then, they used those numbers to plug into an equation and solve. Students said they had fun, but it teased their brains!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:45:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Most Beautiful/Handsome Pageant 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1845108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/13) D.T. Cox held it's annual Most Beautiful/Most Handsome pageant over the weekend. All of our students who entered did an awesome job! Congratulations to the following winners:
Most Beautiful: Andi Washington
First Alternate/Photogenic: Isabella Golden
Second Alternate: Ruby-Lin Vineyard
People's Choice: Reese Young
Most Handsome: Carson Fuller]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:27:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Heads Up!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1844583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Ms. Lydia’s students got to test their skills this week by playing Thanksgiving Head’s Up. Each student chose a different Thanksgiving dish in which they had to ask yes/no questions to figure out what they were.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:54:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heat Energy Transfer Labs]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1844575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Ms. Spicer's students explained the process of making ice cream in terms of heat and energy transfer. Afterwards they enjoyed their product .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:46:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Colonial Breakfast]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1844567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Third and Fourth grade gifted students have been learning all about George Washington.  Last week they looked at science during colonial times and determined that making butter was a physical change! Students were able to gather information and experiment by making their own butter! Of course they had to taste test their experiment!! The next day, they brought cooking to the classroom and enjoyed George Washington's favorite breakfast, hoecakes with butter and honey!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:35:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Features]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1844401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Mrs. Hodum's ELA students studied text features this week. They reviewed what they learned by participating in a Text Feature Scavenger Hunt and performing Text Feature Surgery!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:09:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Encyclopedia Scavenger Hunt]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1842707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) During library this week, students practiced Encyclopedia skills by working in small groups to answer November task cards which asked questions ranging from the first Thanksgiving to Daylight Savings Time, Daniel Boone, 
Dia de los Muertos and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Narrative Writing Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1842438</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) Mrs. Hodum's third grade students practiced narrative writing in groups. Their stories included characters, setting, and plot. Then, students illustrated their writing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:59:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finding Area]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1841595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/6) Mrs. Kirk's math classes are practicing finding the area of shapes. The students each drew a shape on their desk, and labeled 2 sides of that shape with numbers. Then, each student visited each desk in the room finding the area of their peers' shapes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Music!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1840700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/3) After a study of sound energy and how vibrations cause sound, Mrs. Heatherly's students made harmonicas!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sound Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1840667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/3) This week, Ms. Spicer's students learned about sound energy . As their end of the week project,  the students used their knowledge of sound, vibration, and design to create a bee swarm instrument.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning About Light Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1839155</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/1) Mrs. Hall's fourth graders studied about light energy. They wrote a KWL chart about it, and viewed the Magic School Bus video to enhance their lesson.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:50:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1840474</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:42:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1838570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Congratulations to the following classes for placing in the RRW Door Decorating Contest!! 
1st Place: Mrs. Kirk's Homeroom
2nd Place: Mrs. Hall's Homeroom
3rd Place (tie): Mrs. Vineyard & Ms. Short/Mrs. Jarrett]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monster Narratives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1838744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Hodum's students practiced story elements by creating monsters, and writing narrative stories about them. Their stories included descriptions of characters, setting and plot.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:56:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finding Area]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1838387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) Mrs. Kirk's math classes began learning about area this week. Area is the number of unit squares needed to cover a region. She used painters tape on the floor to make shapes. The students were given instructions to discuss and find the area of each given shape.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindness Counts]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1837502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/30) During Ms. Kinnard's classroom guidance lessons this week, she is discussing the importance of being kind to others. She is leaving the students with an important message to remember: "Kindness starts with you!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:52:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Light Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) Mrs. Heatherly's class studied light energy this week. Today, students learned about the Northern Lights and did chalk art to create them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:42:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836685</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) Students and staff at DT Cox pledged to "be kind to their minds, and live drug free" this week, as they celebrated Red Ribbon Week 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:13:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UFO T-Shirt Collection]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1833467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) UFO students would like to continue making jump ropes and other things for needy children. Please send any new/good condition t-shirts to help out with this project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:06:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1836641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/27) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:08:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recycling Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1833292</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) Mrs. Heatherly's students have been studying recycling. The students had a great time recycling things and turning them into really cool things such as a snack cart, cars, and even an outdoor shower!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:19:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Instrument Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1834857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Mrs. Brown’s music classes recently enjoyed a unit study on instruments. Several students experimented with playing an instrument of their choosing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:36:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading is Sweet!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1833267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) Everyone had a blast at our book fair literacy night! Thank you for everyone who supported our library this week, we appreciate it very much!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:07:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hometown Hero Presentations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Mrs. Hilliard's 3rd grade UFO students presented their hometown hero projects! We were able to hear from a variety of professionals from our community, and learn how they made a positive impact on each person they encountered.  This project was encouraging, inspirational, and motivating for both the students and the heroes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Jump Ropes for Needy Children]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Gifted students worked on creating jump ropes to donate to children in need.  They up-cycled old t-shirts by sorting them, counting them, stretching the strips, and finally braiding various sections together to create a durable and colorful jump rope! Students collected 147 t-shirts and then turned them into 94 jump ropes! We will continue creating a variety of things from t-shirts, such as bracelets, hair ties, and more jump ropes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:50:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Classroom Nugget]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Mrs. Owen's students were excited to receive a Nugget for their classroom this week. The Nugget was funded by the Bright Ideas grant.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:33:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Starts Monday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1833300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week next week. Please see the following graphic for dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:22:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Pumpkin Patch]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) PE students are playing The Pumpkin Patch this week. Students roll their pumpkin (ball) into the Pumpkin Patch (hula hoops) and try to get their pumpkin to roll into a hula hoop. After rolling, the student runs and gets the pumpkin and the hoop if it lands inside and stays, if not they only get their pumpkin. They return to their team for the next person to try. Students play this while the music plays. The team with the most hoops at the end of the song is the winner.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Handy Helpers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1832041</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) Some of Mrs. Chrestman’s EL students got to be the “maestro” ( teacher) by helping their classmates who are newly arrived to the United States. They used flashcards to teach them the names of places in English.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:31:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Bookfair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/13) It's time to Get Excited!!! The book fair at DTC starts MONDAY!! Parent night will be on Thursday, October 19th from 4:00-6:00. Now is the time to create your eWallet. Watch this short video to learn how it works: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/intro-to-ewallet-fair-files.html Then, visit our fair homepage to set up your account: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/dtcox]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:05:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829672</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/13) DTC will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 23rd-27th. Please see the following graphic regarding dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:20:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Bully Bug is Still on the Loose!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1829535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/13)Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, is still making her rounds talking to students about bullying. Students are having such fun playing a game of trying to "splat" the bully bug!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:46:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Teachers Receive Grants]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1828826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/12) Congratulations to Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Heatherly and Mrs. Owen for being awarded the Bright Ideas Education Grant from North East Mississippi Electric Power Association and NE SPARC! Bright Ideas grants provide funding for innovative, classroom-based projects that might otherwise not be possible. Congratulations teachers!!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:46:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Slimy Reward!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/5) Mrs. Chrestman’s students were rewarded with a fun activity for their hard work on this week’s benchmark tests. After reviewing the states of matter, students discovered the properties of non-Newtonian fluids (matter that can share properties of liquids and solids). They read and followed steps in a process to make slime! Math skills were even incorporated by measuring ingredients and adding fractions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:26:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hometown Hero Wrap-Up]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1825713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/5) Mrs. Vineyard's students finished up their Hometown Hero presentations! Over the week there were so many opportunities for students to hear from different professionals in our community.  This project encouraged the "hometown hero" just as much as it did the students. It was great to see students take pride in interviewing their hero and presenting to their class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:56:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1825281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/5) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:05:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hometown Heroes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/5) Mrs. Vineyard's room has been buzzing with "hometown heroes" throughout the week! Students chose their hero, conducted an interview, and presented their stories to their classmates! We've seen teachers, volunteers from Operation Christmas Child, social workers, medical professionals, and more! It's been a great week of learning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Connections]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824919</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Mrs. Hodum's third graders practiced main idea, supporting details and connections by creating an Oreo Treat. Then, they named the treat and told about the connections they followed to get their final product.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Can You Escape??]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Ms. Luther's math students worked hard to solve unknown factor problems for their digital escape room!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Workers Visit DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824664</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/4) Fourth grade gifted students enjoyed hearing from local firemen from the Pontotoc Fire Department and linemen from Northeast Mississippi Electric Company. Students were able to hear about how these men "stick their neck out" daily to help others in our community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Songs of America"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:37:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Solutions for Stress]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1824267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:05:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["The Greatest Show"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1823808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) The third grade music production of “The Greatest Show” was enjoyed by everyone in attendance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bullying Education]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1823218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/2) Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor,  visited classrooms this week to talk to students about bullying.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Band Visits DTC]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1822227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["A" Celebration!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Giraffe Heroes Unit Continues]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1821975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:42:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Intro to Canva]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1821876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:12:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Basketball Fundamentals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:03:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Bookfair!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1817455</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Genre Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have been studying different types of music genres. The students enjoyed the final day of genre study as they danced and played rhythms to pop music!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:11:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1821811</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:48:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morning Smiles]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1821287</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/28) Not only do students at D.T. Cox learn academics, but they also work on manners, positive attitudes, helping others and being kind. This is an important part of teaching them how to be well rounded members of society! The students in the picture are all smiles making sure our school secretary, Mrs. Frazier, has a great day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:58:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popcorn & a Movie!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1819976</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Our Fall PTO Gift Basket Fundraiser will be going on through October 11th. Chances are 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. Please help our students meet their goal of selling at least ONE full sheet of chances. Any student who meets this goal will receive popcorn and a movie!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:15:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1817444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Activity teachers will host an Activity Showcase on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. This is a come and go event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1817434</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/26) Fourth grade music students will present "Songs of America" on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:00pm. Students report at 5:45pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1817423</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/25) Third grade music students will present "The Greatest Show" on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:00pm. Students need to report at 5:45pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hometown Heroes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1818660</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Third and fourth grade gifted students enjoyed listening and learning from a few “hometown heroes” today! Mrs Nancy Maxey, Mrs Susan Hamilton, and Ms CJ Butler talked to the students about how they give of their time and effort to help with Operation Christmas Child. They showed students how to take t-shirts and make jump ropes that they place into the shoeboxes sent to children all over the world. Students also learned how to make balls from T-shirts! Students worked hands-on with our special guests to create their own ball! Students are currently collecting T-shirts at school that will be used  to make jump ropes and other items to send to children in need in other countries!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:27:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gift Basket Raffle Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1818084</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Starting Monday, DT Cox students will be selling raffle tickets for three gift baskets valued at over $500.00! Please see any student to purchase your tickets! 1 for $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. The drawing will take place on October 16th!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:49:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Week 2023!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1818430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Staff and students at DTC had an awesome week celebrating homecoming and showing off their Warrior Pride!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:47:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1818290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:08:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Steps in a Process]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1816508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Mrs. Ray's third graders work in small groups to complete a review activity on putting steps in a process in order correctly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:31:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[T-Shirts for Tanzania]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1816032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/18) DT Cox Gifted students are collecting NEW t-shirts. Please see the flyer for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What's the Weather?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1815987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/18) During a study of weather in Science class, Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders chose one month, and researched the weather in MS for that specific month. Then, they made their own weekly forecast to share with the class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:49:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[International Dot Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1815106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) To celebrate International Dot Day, 3rd grade UFO students read the inspirational story, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds.  It tells of a young girl who is discouraged in the beginning of the story, and then inspired by a little encouragement, creativity, and imagination from others.  Students then learned about the artist, Wassily Kandinsky, and his abstract art.  After viewing the print, Squares with Concentric Circles, students learned what concentric meant, and then created their own watercolor and oil pastel concentric circle piece.  Students utilized their math skills by measuring and sectioning off their paper accurately, and then connected the lessons taught from the story, and the historical information about the artist and his style by creating their own "dots" and concentric circles in their masterpieces.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:32:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow in the Summer!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1814931</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) Even though technically we are still in the season of Summer, it was snowing in Ms. Holcomb's fourth grade classroom! The students have been studying weather during Science, and completed this "cool" hands on experiment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:15:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tailgate Friday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1814906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) Staff at DTC enjoyed a tailgate style lunch today! Everyone enjoyed their time of food and fellowship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:57:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Homecoming Dress Up Days 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1806921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DTC will celebrate Homecoming next week! Get your outfits ready this weekend for a fun, Warrior spirit filled week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1814958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/18) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals last week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Who You Were Made To Be]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1813170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13) Ms. Short's students read the book “Who You Were Made To Be” by Joanna Gaines and designed their own hot air balloons with words that describe themselves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Multiplication]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1812804</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Mrs. Kirk's third grade math students are using strategies to learn multiplication facts. Each student was given a different multiplication fact. The students had to write an addition sentence to show equal groups, an array, and the fact family.  They also had to label the factors and product.  They used dot markers for this lesson.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:05:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Desks Make Learning Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1812469</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Students in Mrs. Burrell’s homeroom class are enjoying using their new dry erase desks to draw equal groups as they begin to learn multiplication strategies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:17:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parts of a Book]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1812488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/13) During library class this week, students reviewed the parts of a book. To practice what they learned, they completed a nonfiction book scavenger hunt!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:36:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Interview Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1812462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) 3rd grade UFO students practiced their interviewing skills with their peers in preparation for interviewing their "Hometown Hero".  Students interviewed a classmate and recorded their answers, and then wrote an informative paragraph with details from the interview.  This process helped students become more comfortable and confident with the interview process.  Students will take these skills with them and put them to use when interviewing their own hero for an upcoming project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:50:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dancing to Multiplication Facts]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/11) Third graders are starting to learn their multiplication facts. To keep them engaged, Mrs. L. Collums allowed her students to dance along with the Numberock video for the week. This week they are learning the 0,1,and 2s.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:54:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Potential and Kinetic Energy]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/11) Fourth grade students in Mrs. McNatt's STEM class have been learning about potential and kinetic energy. They built roller coasters using pipe insulation and a marble. They had to make sure the coaster had a hill and a loop.  The marble had to stay on the track.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:54:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Playing 4-Square]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809627</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/11) This week in PE, students played 4-square. The goal was to hit the ball into someone else’s square in order to stay in the game. The player that failed to return the ball to another square was eliminated, and another player rotated into the playing square.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:53:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Germinating Seeds!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1810833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/8) Mrs. Chrestman’s students are studying plants. Thanks to Reeder's Farm Supply’s donation of butterbean seeds, the students have been germinating seeds in class. Each day they have observed changes to the seeds, and are so excited to see some sprouting!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Day Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1810645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/8) Yearbook pictures for DT Cox students will be made on Wednesday, September 20th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:29:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Science of Sound Waves]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1810640</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/8) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes recently studied the science of sound waves. The students experimented with humming on a balloon to experience wave vibrations and also practiced “blind” taps behind them to discover how sound travels.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:22:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exploring Watercolor]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1810045</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/7) Mrs. Stanford's fourth grade Art students enjoyed exploring watercolor this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1810624</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:59:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yogurt Bar]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1809939</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Thank you to D.T. Cox PTO for providing a yummy breakfast for our staff Thursday morning!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:41:31 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/5) In science, after discussing matter and chemical changes, Ms. Clingan's students made a lava lamp. They discussed how oil and water are both liquids, but water is heavier than oil. Then, they dropped in an Alka seltzer which mixed with the water and caused a chemical reaction-it made a gas called carbon dioxide. They added food coloring for fun.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:48:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1807321</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What is Anxiety?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1806136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, visited classrooms this week. She talked to students about anxiety, how to recognize it, and how to cope.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:35:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Secret Messages]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders studied physical and chemical changes in Science this week. Students wrote secret messages or clues about themselves with water and baking soda. Then, lemon juice was rubbed across the messages (the citric acid causes a chemical change). After the message was revealed, the class tried to guess who wrote the message.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:11:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All About Giraffes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) 3rd grade UFO students presented their knowledge of giraffes through skits, informative posters, and brochures.  They also had a little fun in centers this week! Students were challenged to design and build a giraffe habitat from legos making sure to include food, water, a predator, and a giraffe! Students were asked to accurately represent a giraffe's natural habitat.  Students also were asked to sculpt a giraffe out of aluminum foil! Their giraffe had to stand and could not be more than six inches in height.  Other activities included a giraffe art piece using oil pastels, a cinquain written with giraffes as the subject, and a class mural that will be displayed around the school! That's STEAM!! (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics!!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:35:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803549</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) There was a sea of black and gold this morning at DT Cox! The students were so excited for our first "Face Paint Friday!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:14:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Learning Centers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) Fourth grade gifted students had a little fun in centers this week! Students were challenged to design and build a giraffe habitat from legos making sure to include food, water, a predator, and a giraffe! Students were asked to accurately represent a giraffe's natural habitat.  Students also were asked to sculpt a giraffe out of aluminum foil! Their giraffe had to stand and could not be more than six inches in height.  Other activities included a giraffe art piece using oil pastels, a cinquain written with giraffes as the subject, and a class mural that will be displayed around the school! That's STEAM!! (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics!!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:04:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Giraffe Research]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803262</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/24) Fourth grade gifted students are currently learning all about giraffes! Students worked together in groups in order to research to learn more about giraffes. Then the groups came up with a creative way to share what they learned with their peers.  Some wrote scripts and acted out the information! Some worked together to create a slideshow with information. Some decided making a life size, 19 foot giraffe would be the best way to share what they learned! Either way, there was a lot of creativity on display!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:56:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Research in Music Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/24) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes will be presenting “Songs of America” on Tuesday, October 3.  They are working on memorizing one of the songs that includes the names of all 50 states!  The students enjoyed doing research on our states and will have their work on display during the performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:05:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1803536</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work! *Please click the link for page 2 of positive referrals!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:44:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1802878</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/24) This week in P.E., students played Rock, Paper, Scissors (RPS) Hula Hoops. The students had to start at one end, hop until they met another student, and play RPS to see who would continue trying to make it to the end. The team that had a player reach the other end won!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:31:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox Warriors Club]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1802363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) The DT Cox Warriors Club strives to teach our 4th grade boys important life skills. At this week’s meeting, the boys learned the importance of a proper handshake!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:40:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Notes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1802356</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/23) Mrs. Brown’s music classes have enjoyed studying various instruments and it was a treat for students to buzz into a simulated trombone! We thank the Pontotoc City Schools Endowment for Excellence in Education for making this experience possible!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:35:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1801704</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:42:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[States of Matter]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1801671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/22) Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been learning about the states of matter, and conducted an experiment to see how solids and liquids (vinegar and baking soda) can create a gas (carbon dioxide) to fill a balloon. The students (and even Mrs . Chrestman) were surprised by some of the results!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:29:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Getting to Know You!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1799989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/21) 3rd grade gifted students participated in a "getting to know you" doodle scavenger hunt.  Students went around the classroom finding clues that instructed them to draw a doodle that represented what the clue stated.  Students also played an interactive game where they had to tell a specific fact about themselves based on what color Skittle candy they got! The students ended their week creating an "All About Me" collage that represented things they liked or showcased one of their hobbies. Students compared and contrasted their collages, all while getting to know each other better!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Friday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Students and teachers at DTC we so excited to see the football players and cheerleaders this morning! Each Friday during football season, they will be visiting with students and selling tattoos and ribbons.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:54:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rainy Day Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1794349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/10) What to do no a rainy day???? Fourth grade gifted students participated in a "Get to Know Me Scavenger Hunt!" Students worked together to find hidden clues around the school and then drew pictures to answer the clues. Students shared their drawings with classmates in order to learn more about each other. It was a great way to practice team work, communication skills, creativity, and get our bodies moving!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Show and Tell Friday!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Fourth grader, Lawson Butler, shared his love for the electric guitar with his gifted class on Friday! He was able to tell his classmates all about his hobby and even played and sang for them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:54:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What's in the Bag?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Fourth grade gifted students kicked off their Giraffe Hero unit by playing a game of "What's in the Bag?" Students worked together by gaining clues to determine what object was in Mrs. Vineyard's bag! After, they began researching giraffes in order to plan a presentation to teach information learned to their classmates!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:52:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1790414</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1757480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/28) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[States of Matter]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Ms. Spicer's fourth graders have been studying the states of matter . Today the students were given the prompt below and the needed materials. They had to use their paragraph writing skills to explain the states of matter .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:23:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Oobleck-Is it a Solid or a Liquid??]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During Science class, Ms. Clingan, Mrs. Heatherly and Mrs. Hall's fourth graders discussed solids, liquids, & gases. They made oobleck and discussed whether they thought it was a solid or a liquid?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:50:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797506</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/18) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:28:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Recess Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1797250</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/17) Mr. Jim Littlejohn, one of our School Resource Officers, raced against fourth graders today at recess. He definitely showed them how it was done!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:28:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lunch Bag Line Up!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1796978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(817) Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Lumsden's classes played, "lunch bag line up!' Students worked in groups to put the lunch bags in order from least to greatest, greatest to least, they also rounded the numbers to the tens place/hundreds place and added three digit numbers. This was a fun way to get the students up and moving while practicing their math skills!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Estimating Fun!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/15) Ms. Luther's third grade math students are working on estimating to add. When students are able to use different methods of practice, such as dry erase boards, it makes learning fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:35:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1794651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/11) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:01:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Led Math Stations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/11) Mrs. Burrell's students are working hard at their student led math stations during Warrior Extension. Mrs Burrell’s students engage in “hands-on” learning activities during this time. Students are getting into the routine and enjoying the various activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:43:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hula Huts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/10) In PE this week, students were asked to work in teams to build a hula hut. This activity consisted of using TCC - Teamwork, Co-Operation, and Communication. During this activity, students learned it’s not always about who is first or best, but that they should never give up, and always help each other. They learned that doing these things will help them to be successful and winners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:49:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to DTC!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1794256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/10) Nurse Brandi and our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard,  visited classrooms the first few days of school welcoming students and introducing themselves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:11:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1790411</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/2) Shoutout to Sunshine Healthcare for donating classroom supplies to DT Cox! We are so thankful for your generosity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Breakfast!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1790409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/2) Thank you to our wonderful PTO for the delicious breakfast! What a sweet way to start off the new school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:38:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School's Out For Summer!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1771215</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We wish you a very happy and restful summer break! Report cards will be mailed to you. We can't wait to see you back in August!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:44:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Livestream]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1768075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Class of 2023 Graduation will be livestreamed online for free. Click for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 10:22:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1767965</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/19) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 07:46:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rock and Roll Forever!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1767960</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/19) Congrats to Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes as they performed a great History of Rock and Roll show! We’ll celebrate Rock and Roll forever!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 07:41:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Field Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1767758</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/18) Third graders had a super fun time during field day! We would like to give a shout out to our P.E. Teacher, Mrs. Bishop, for planning all of the fun activities today. THANK YOU!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:59:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1767775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/18) D. T. Cox Gifted students spent the first part of the semester learning about National Parks.  This week students were able to visit Dismals Canyon in Phil Campbell, Alabama.  Students were able to explore nature and enjoy a beautiful 1.5 mile hike along the canyon floor. It was a great learning experience for the students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Field Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1767645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/18) Fourth Graders had so much fun at their last DTC field day!! Check out all of these smiling faces!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 12:57:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Cones!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1766610</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) Dixie's Kool Kones visited D.T. Cox on Tuesday. Students and staff were all very excited about this tasty treat!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 07:51:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Songs of Summer]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1766012</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes had a fabulous production to get us in the mood for summer! The show featured summer-themed music with artistic backdrops created by the classes. The set decorations included shark facts, custom surfboards, beach artwork, and illustrations of their favorite things to do during the summer. We love to make learning fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 08:02:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Field Trip]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1766029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) Third grade students had a fabulous time yesterday! They made a visit to the Magnolia Theatre in New Albany to the 4d viewing of "The Little Mermaid."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 07:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Field Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1765821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/15) Fourth grade Beta Club students celebrated with a field day on Friday. They had a blast!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 14:46:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1764705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 07:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark your Calendars!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Academic Awards Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763823</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) Academic Awards Day will be held on Wednesday, May 17th. You will be notified beforehand if your child will be receiving an award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:43:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763800</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) All parents of our current fourth grade students are welcome to help us celebrate this important milestone as they get ready to transition into middle school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 12:16:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) Please join us for our Activity Showcase on Monday, May 15th. Come and go  from 6:00pm-7:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 12:17:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) Please join us for our Fourth Grade Musical: "Rock and Roll Forever" Thursday, May 18th at 6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 12:12:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1763148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/9) Please join us for our Third Grade Musical: "Songs of Summer" Monday, May 15th at 6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 12:10:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Appreciation Lunch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1762686</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/8) D.T. Cox kicked off Teacher Appreciation week with a delicious lunch provided by our wonderful PTO.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 14:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESL Potluck Dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1761766</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) Students and their families enjoyed the annual ESL Potluck this week. Families shared their favorite dishes, and students enjoyed fun games and prizes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 14:11:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1761382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/5) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 07:39:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Pride Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1760401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/3) Pontotoc City Schools will celebrate Warrior Pride Day on Friday, May 12th. Students may purchase hamburger plates for $5.00. If your child would like to purchase one, please send money to their homeroom teacher by this Friday, May 5th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:43:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Math Teachers Receive Award]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1759691</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[( 5/2) Congratulations to our 4th grade math teachers: Allison Clingan, Karin Foster, Ginger Heatherly and Emma Waldrop for receiving the 2022 PREPS Math Growth Award. This award is based on a school being in the top 10% of Mississippi schools in regard to overall growth in Math. We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:35:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys with Ties Banquet]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1759785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/2) DT Cox Elementary School Guys with Ties club enjoyed their end of the year banquet sponsored by Mr. Mike Montgomery at Montgomery’s restaurant. The evening featured a wonderful meal and a time of celebrating achievements! Congratulations to all club members on a great year of growth and good luck with your future leadership potential!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 14:01:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Narrative Writing Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1757217</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/27) Students in Mrs. McLaughlin’s reading class worked in groups to respond to a narrative writing prompt. Students had to establish a setting, present a problem, and explain how the characters resolved the problem.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:09:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open Gym Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1757206</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/27) This week in P. E., students were treated with "open gym." They were allowed to pick which activity they wanted to participate in first, and then they rotated through the other activities. The students really enjoyed being able to try out all the different stations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:55:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Review Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1757179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/27) Students in Ms. Spicer's class have been working on their final reading review project based on the novel "Wish". After they completed the written assignment, they had to assemble the project into a dodecahedron.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ancient Egyptian Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1757172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/27) 3rd and 4th grade UFO students have been studying Ancient Egyptian symbols such as King Tut, The Eye of Horus, The Sphinx, and Anubis.  While learning about these unique and intricate symbols, students created a tin foil art piece depicting these historical elements. These will be put together to form a mural in the hallway, once all of the pieces are complete.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:32:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1755956</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:06:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1754463</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:03:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Free Builds]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1754241</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/20) STEM students were allowed to spend time free building. They came up with some very creative creations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:19:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Teachers are Appreciated "A Latte"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1754160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/20) It's state testing week and we are here for it! Thank you to Mrs. Frazier for the coffee bar, as well as our gracious Mrs. Johnson and PTO for the additional goodies. It's a great day at D.T. Cox!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:50:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Famous Mississippians]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1753891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/20) Mrs. Foster's fourth grade students made presentations on a famous person of their choice from Mississippi. The students spent time doing research on that person, and then presented to the class for Social Studies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:50:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Piano Performance]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1752101</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/17) Mrs. Spicer’s 4th grade homeroom was treated to a piano performance by classmate Joshua Wang. Joshua performed his upcoming competition pieces with beauty, musicianship and flair! The entire class was amazed with his keyboarding skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:28:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exploring Ancient Egypt]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Gifted students have had a great start to their unit on Ancient Eqypt. Last week students made paper mache masks, learned how to play the Ancient Egyptian game Senet, and learned about the mysteries surrounding the discovery of King Tut's tomb. It was a great week of learning and fun to have the kids for a longer block of time. This week they've explored Egyptian art and even created their own Egyptian profile paintings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) In Mrs. Ball's computer class, third graders have started to learn why being a good digital citizen is important in today's world. Students worked together to write a set of norms that they have agreed to follow when online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:58:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:40:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hairspray!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751022</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) D. T. Cox students will attend Hairspray presented by PHS on Thursday, April 27th. The cost is $3.00. Please begin sending money to your child's homeroom teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:05:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Las Links Rewards]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751017</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) Mrs. Chrestman’s students were rewarded for their hard work on the LAS Links (English proficiency) test with Sonic slushies, chips, and extra recess. They enjoyed the pretty weather and fun treats.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:52:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometry Origami]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1751013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) Mrs. Heatherly's 4th grade math students reviewed geometry this week. Students who showed mastery were able to use geometry to make origami animals and crafts!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:44:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Spring!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1749260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/6) D.T. Cox PTO surprised teachers with the cutest little spring gifts of flower seeds and gardening gloves as well as delicious cookies! Thank you so much!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:53:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Easter Egg Vocabulary Hunt]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1749054</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/6) Mrs. Chrestman’s third and fourth grade students completed an Easter Egg Vocabulary Hunt. They found eggs containing definitions/sentences  and wrote the matching words. Some eggs contained a special surprise!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tracking Typing Speed]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1748947</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/6) Students in Mrs. Ball's Digital Citizenship class have been working hard to increase their typing speed. They have learned the word metamorphosis. All students decorated a caterpillar that is used to track their speed. Once a student is able to type more than 20 wpm, the caterpillar will transform into a butterfly. (4th grade is pink and 3rd grade is blue)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:23:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1748928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/6) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:38:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Show What You Know!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1748507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5) Students in Mrs. Heatherly's Math class who showed mastery on certain skills were able to show what they know by creating board games and slide show games that covered those standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:31:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Egg-stravaganza]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1748469</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5) Students in Mrs. Burrell’s math class applied problem solving and division skills to put together Easter egg puzzles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Luncheon]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1746724</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) DTC teachers enjoyed pizza, salad and dessert today as a special treat to show appreciation for all they do on a daily basis! A special shout out goes to Mr. Mitchell at Domino's Pizza in Pontotoc for donating the delicious pizzas today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:59:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Twister!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745919</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/30) Mrs. Bishop's P.E. students learned the game of Twister this week. By playing this game, students were able to practice directions (left, right, up, down). It also challenged their strength and coordination.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:03:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1746377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:39:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Color Run Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745940</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/30) The Color Run was a great success on Saturday! Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you to all who participated!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:11:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Women in History]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/30) Students in Ms. Spicer's 4th grade class were put into groups, and asked to choose a woman to study for Women’s History Month. Each group completed a body biography highlighting these important women .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:46:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District Spring 2023 Parent/Guardian Comprehensive Needs Assessment (FY24)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745646</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spring 2023 Comprehensive Needs Assessment is a survey tool  used to gather data to determine needs and performance challenges in the district and schools. This survey is also used to set priorities for future action. Your assessment/feedback is vital to the success of our district. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. You may complete a survey for each of your students in the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:56:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Music Classes Prepare for Spring Musicals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1745213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/29) In Mrs. Brown’s music classes, students don’t just sing about things, they experience them! As they practice for the upcoming Spring musicals with surfing songs, the classes had an indoor surfing lesson and designed the perfect surfboard! Their artwork will serve as scenery backdrop for the shows!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:22:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Journey Through the National Parks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743301</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/24) Journey Through the National Parks Gifted Showcase was a wonderful experience for 3rd and 4th grade UFO students.  Students presented their research, projects, and art pertaining to their specific national park to parents and guests as they “toured” throughout the various parks displayed in the hallway.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:53:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743163</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/23) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Playing Games]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/23) Students in Ms. Short's class put their skills to the test as they designed and played their own board games. They had to explain the rules for their game, and the directions of how to play their game to the other students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:42:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Go West!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743021</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/23) DT Cox 4th grade music classes kicked off the week before Spring Break with a wonderful musical presentation of “Go West!” The students sang songs, had narration, and demonstrated a circle dance! All materials were aspects of materials the students had learned about the Chisholm Trail and Oregon trail. We love to put learning to life!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:35:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Playing Soccer]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1743003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/23) Mrs. Bishop's P.E. students are learning the game of soccer. They are participating in drills, learning the rules of the game and how to strike the ball correctly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:16:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Technology Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take our short survey at https://bbyt.es/C39QC. This will assist us with planning for the future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:52:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Spring Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1741707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) Help us raise money for our school by purchasing a Pontotoc Warrior t-shirt! 
Short sleeve t-shirts (Bella Canvas) : $15.00 
Tanks (Comfort Colors): $17.00
(colors may vary slightly from photo)
Deadline: April 4, 2023
Please see any DTC student or grab an order form from our front office. 
Thank you so much for your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:56:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring Pictures will be taken at D.T. Cox on Thursday, March 23rd.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online Tutoring Presentations]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735705</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the month of March, the Mississippi Team is conducting a Parent Webinar Series. Check out the flyer  below to see all of the dates and times throughout the month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:03:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elapsed Time Detectives]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1737390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/10) Students in Mrs. Heatherly's fourth grade class used elapsed time to eliminate suspects and solve crimes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:03:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jr. Beta Club Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1737383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/10) Congratulations to the following Beta Club members for placing in the State competition! We are so proud of all of their hard work!
Lily Reese Mask and Max Jones- 2nd place - Technology
Omar Garcia-2nd place-Spanish
Joshua Wang-4th place-Math
Jett Pollard -5th place-Social Studies]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:55:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yearbook orders deadline]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1696788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The deadline for ordering Yearbooks is December 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:52:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1650999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reminder! We will have face painting in the gym tomorrow before school! 50 cents per side. We need parent volunteers!! We will start at 7:25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys with Ties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735536</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Guys with Ties club loves to recognize excellence!
Congratulations to these members on their reading improvement scores on their STAR test! They have shown a LOT of growth since school has started! These boys were presented with a certificate for a free snack of their choice. Keep up the great work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical Highlights!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1735162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/7) DT Cox 3rd graders performed an outstanding “Through the Calendar” musical showcase! Not only was it musically beautiful, but it was also full of fun academic concepts they learned through music! These included facts about Scotland, Cats, Chickens, the Chinese New Year, Martin Luther King Jr, famous Women Scientists and names of most of our bones! The walls of the gym were also decorated with their artistic impressions of songs that were sung!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:17:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1737141</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/10) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:54:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1733391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:16:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1733361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/3) Students at DT Cox had a Seuss-tacular time dressing up for Read Across America this week! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:30:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/9) Fourth grade music students will present "Go West" tonight at 6:00pm. Students should arrive by 5:45pm. We can't wait to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/2) There will be a come and go showcase for Art, STEM and Digital Citizenship students on March 9th from 6:00-7:00pm. We can't wait to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731245</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) What’s better than an elementary school musical? Having YOU there!! Catch our 4th grade program on Thursday March 9th at 6 pm!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Members Collect Supplies]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731264</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) Beta members had a guest speaker from 2nd Chances pet rescue. Members collected supplies and donated them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:17:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[African American Inventor Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) After a study of African American inventors, students in Ms. Hall's room created projects and presentations for Black History Month!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:33:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Family Night]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DATE CHANGE!! 
Due to early dismissal on Thursday, book fair family night will be moved to Tuesday, March 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UFO Students Present: Journey Through the National Parks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731565</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:03:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731279</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/6) Third grade music students will present "Through the Calendar" tonight at 6:00pm. Students should report at 5:45pm. We can't wait to see you there!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Grade Musical]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1731243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/28) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes are working hard on their upcoming musical! You don’t want to miss this show on Monday March 6 at 6pm!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:53:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1729007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Scholastic Book Fair will be at D.T. Cox February 27th-March 3rd. Students will shop during their scheduled library time. Parents/families are invited to shop with their children during our special Family Night on Thursday, March 1st from 4:00pm-6:00pm! We hope to see you there! Haga clic en el enlace para español]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:40:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Compliment Jars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/17) Mrs. Chrestman’s students celebrated Valentine’s Day by learning how to give and receive compliments. The students made“compliment jars” and were given hearts to write compliments for each other. These are displayed outside the classroom, and the students enjoy reading  their compliments. A marker and extra hearts can be found next to the display, so anyone can add a compliment to a student’s jar!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:05:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jump Rope Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/17) Mrs. Bishop's PE students finished their jump rope unit this past week. Students were timed and had the chance to make a 30 second, one, two, three, and four minute wall. The students competed to earn the title of top girl and boy jumper from 3rd and 4th grade with the longest time. In 3rd grade, Genesis P. jumped for 2 min and 38 sec. and Hayden C. jumped for 2 min and 57 sec. In 4th grade,  Mary Collins J. jumped for 5 min and 21 sec and Zeke M. jumped for 9 min and 34 sec. Mrs. Bishop is so proud of all the students' efforts during this unit, and the hard work they put into learning to jump rope. (Click the link for all the winners photos!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:04:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Book Fair is Coming Soon!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the D.T. Cox library February 27th-March 3rd. More info coming soon!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:40:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1727914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/21) After a study of fractions, Mrs. L. Collums third grade math students partnered up to complete a Fraction Escape room. They used math manipulatives to help them navigate through the Higher Order Thinking questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:23:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tacos Anyone?]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1725881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/16) Mrs. Mutch's class planned and budgeted for their own taco truck. They had a budget of $1,000.00 to buy their truck and the supplies they would need. Once they had their supplies they had to create their menus, and then decide on a price to sell their products. Once that was done they set out and took people's orders. Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:20:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1725886</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/16) DTC will celebrate Read Across America week February 27-March 3 with fun dress-up days! Please see the following graphic for more details!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:36:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys with Ties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1724745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/14) DT Cox Elementary’s Guys with Ties mentoring club appreciates support from our community! It’s special people like Mrs. Belinda Young who provide treats during club meetings! Want to help? Contact Mrs. Susan Brown @ 662-489-2454 or sbrown@pontotoc.k12.ms.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:27:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1726444</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/17) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:17:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1724633</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) Ms. Short asked her students to guess how many Valentine M&M's were in a jar and Bella P. won! The correct answer was 850 and she guessed 800!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:33:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arbor Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1723722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/13) DT Cox 3rd graders celebrated Arbor Day with an assembly hosted by Mr. James Shannon from MSU Extension Services. Mr. Shannon taught the students fun tree facts and shared how to successfully grow Loblolly Pines. The students were excited to take home their own trees to plant!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 07:39:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1722854</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:27:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Social Emotional Learning Assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1722383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/9) D.T. Cox would like to thank Kayla Gann, Jana Call and Mallory Sullivan for speaking to our students this week about Social and Emotional Learning. The students had a great time, and were able to participate in engaging SEL activities. Click the link for more fun photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:51:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Students Study National Parks]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1719443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) As part of their National Parks unit, third and fourth grade gifted students were able to Zoom this morning with a park ranger from Yellowstone National Park. He discussed history of the park, landforms, climate, sites to see, things to do, and wildlife. Students were amazed and intrigued by all of the interesting information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:42:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Overcoming Obstacles]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1719256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) Students in Mrs. Brown’s music classes have been studying different families of instruments. The students were challenged and inspired as they watched a beautiful performance from a musician while using a prosthetic arm! The class used this example to discuss overcoming obstacles to obtain success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:04:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ancient Mesopotamia]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1718858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) After studying ancient Mesopotamia during STEM class, 3rd and 4th graders were given limited supplies and had to build Ziggurat marble runs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:48:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chinese New Year Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music class recently studied the culture and music of China in celebration of the Chinese New Year!  Students learned fun facts about China and are practicing singing a song with Chinese lyrics that will be featured in their upcoming Calendar Days Showcase on March 6. The students enjoyed improvising with the tones of Chinese music based on a pentatonic (5 note) scale and had fun creating their own tunes using xylophones.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:53:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make-up/Class Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1721889</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:56:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Bingo]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1718837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) Mrs. McCain’s students are reviewing fractions by playing fraction bingo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:32:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebration!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1718751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/2) DTC celebrated Mrs. Haylee Collums for receiving the PCSD Teacher of the Year award today with soup and desserts. Special thanks to our PTO members for the wonderful lunch!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:13:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy School Counselor's Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1720074</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:54:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1719235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:42:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1718605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[( 2/2) Third and fourth grade stem students were given a limited amount of supplies, and tasked to create a free standing goal posts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:59:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lessons on Friendship]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1716380</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/30) Our school counselor, Ms. Kinnard, shared a classroom guidance lesson on friendship and recess. The students really have a great time when she visits!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:53:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Beta Club Induction Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1715196</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) On Wednesday, 55 Members were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club. Congratulations to these students! Our Beta officers for this year are as follows: 
Chaplain - Chase Poyner
Vice President - Mary Collins Jefcoat
Secretary - Emi Reese Collums
Treasurer - Lily Reese Mask
President - Lily Hilliard 
Reporter - Rylan Webber
Historian - Alaina Stubblefield 
Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:06:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1715184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/27) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:49:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fractions Snowmen]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1714269</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/25) Ms. Luther's students put their knowledge of fractions to the test by constructing fraction snowmen.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:43:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reading Music]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1713568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes are now studying how to read music in preparation for learning how to play the piano! Students used their iPads to practice naming and placing notes on a music staff and piano keyboard. Within the next few weeks, these students will apply these skills to learn to play songs on a piano!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:46:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys with Ties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1713199</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/24) The DT Cox Guys with Ties club loves meeting after school and hearing guest speakers! This month, we hosted Mr. Mike Montgomery who stressed “managing our moments.” Thank you for sharing with our young men, Mr. Montgomery! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:43:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Taking Care of Our Teeth!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1712136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/20) Nurse Chrestman spent some time visiting classrooms this week to discuss dental hygiene. We would like to thank Jeffus Family Dental, Craig Chrestman and Aetna Insurance for donating toothbrushes to every student! (Click the link for more photos)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:36:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class Picture Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711648</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, January 31st, DTC will take classroom pictures as well as make-up pictures for the yearbook. Remember to dress your best and bring your smile!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:19:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Zoos]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1709762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/17) Mrs. Mutch's students are creating their own zoos. They were given a budget to purchase animals and then designed the enclosures. We are now making dioramas of the zoos. This project will continue with other task that will give the students practice with skills like; elapsed time, geometry, fractions, adding and subtract money, data and graphing.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:55:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1711631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/20) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:48:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Choice Thursday]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1708576</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/13) This nine week's third and fourth grade STEM students earned free choice Thursday. Students used different building materials to become engineers. We had houses with rooms and swings that were capable of swinging. Click the link to view more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:46:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Students Complete Artist Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1708342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/12) 3rd grade gifted students created a medallion inspired by the Australian artist, Bronwyn Bancroft.  Students studied her artistic style, listened to her stories, and learned about her life in Australia. She is most famous for her Bundjalung art, writing, and her work as an activist.  We learned the word "Indigenous", and discussed why Indigenous artwork is important to learn about, promote, and preserve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:44:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Expressing Our Feelings]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1706113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/9) Ms. Kinnard, our school counselor, is visiting classrooms this week. This month's classroom guidance lesson is on feelings. The students used emotion balls to discuss this topic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:45:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Life Lessons at Lunch]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1709063</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/13) Mrs. Holley and Dr. Horton read "The Tale of Peasey and Beansey" to students during lunch on Friday. The moral of the book is you should always be kind to others.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1708600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/13) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:27:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Studying Story Elements]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1647047</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/24) Ms. Lewis' fourth grade ELA class worked together on a story elements game. After reading a passage, they took turns rolling a dice and answering questions about the story!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:48:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1646669</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting this Friday, August 26th, we will offer face painting for 50 cents each side. This will take place in the gym before the bell every Friday during football season! Parent volunteers are welcome! We will start at 7:25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:06:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Popsicles!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1646667</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting Friday, August 26th, we will sell popsicles at recess for 50 cents until further notice.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:03:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys With Ties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1643278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Elementary is excited to begin a new after school mentoring club! The goal of our Guys with Ties program is to grow our young boys into gentlemen by teaching them the skills to be successful in society. Letters of invitation will be coming home soon. We are seeking community support for our program through donations of ties and snacks. 
Contact 489-2454 for more information or drop off supplies in our main office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:25:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Important Upcoming Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1630972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians, please look over this information regarding registration for the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/21) Congratulations to our very own Haylee Collums for receiving District Teacher of the Year! We are so thankful she's a part of our school family!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:18:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cookie Decorating]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Boone's students spent time decorating and eating cookies to celebrate working so hard on their benchmark tests!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:54:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gingerbread Houses]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Mutch's students worked on a variety of skills they've learned so far by purchasing and pre-designing a gingerbread house. Today they were able to construct the gingerbread houses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:17:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Aboard the Polar Express!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Students at DT Cox had a special train ride this morning thanks to Don and Ellen Russell! After the ride, they enjoyed hot chocolate as a special treat. Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:16:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Cup Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) The classes who brought in the most money for our Christmas Cup fundraiser were treated to donuts and drinks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:31:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday Visitors]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) D.T. Cox had some special visitors in the halls this morning! Students were greeted by Santa, the Grinch and some special elves. Everyone was so excited! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Revenge!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1702232</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/19) Since Mrs. Heatherly and Ms. Spicer's students chose to pie them during the perfect attendance awards last week, they got revenge by hiding their gift bags! They made them go on a scavenger hunt to retrieve them. Fun was had by both the students and teachers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:55:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701636</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/16) Congratulations to Chloee Red and Braylen Harris! These students were here everyday in October and November. All names were put into a drawing for hoverboards, and they were the lucky winners!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect Attendance Awards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/16) Students who had perfect attendance for the months of October and November were put in a drawing to be able to "pie" the staff member of their choice on Thursday!! Click the link to view all the fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:28:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/16) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. We are super proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 DTC People of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to DTC People of the Year 2022!
*Teacher of the Year: Haylee Collums
*Paraprofessional of the Year: Marcus Hurd
*Nutrition Worker of the Year: Cynthia Thomas]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:31:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invention Convention]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701046</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) Gifted students recently participated in an Invention Convention! Students were asked to invent a working invention that solved a problem, made life easier, or made life more fun for others. Their inventions were great! From "Sock Pockets" to 3D printed megaphones to amplify the sound of your cellphone, these students really put their creative thinking skills to the test! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:25:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Filling the Christmas Cups]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701014</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) Students in Mrs. Burrell’s homeroom have been eagerly bringing in change for the “Christmas Cups” fundraiser that supports providing Christmas gifts for our hardworking, dedicated janitors and cafeteria staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:46:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Climbing into Christmas Break!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1701010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) Mrs. Bishop's PE classes are climbing the walls (literally)! Students participated in rock climbing exercises this week. This is always one of the students favorite activities!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:41:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun Times in STEM Class!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1700978</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/15) 3rd graders in STEM created ugly Christmas sweaters with ten items and built arcade games out of cardboard.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:07:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1699892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lots of important things are planned at D.T. Cox over the next few days. Please check out the calendar below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:10:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Musical: "Holiday Songs We Love"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1698374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9) 3rd grade music students performed their musical, "Holiday Songs We Love" on Thursday night. They did a wonderful job! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:54:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1698346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/9) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:11:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Giving Snowman]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1698080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) In Ms. Short's class, students read The Giving Snowman and made snowmen crafts to go along with the story!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:39:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fire and Ice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697901</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) In PE, Mrs. Bishop's students played a game of fire and ice. This game is a new version of freeze tag. The students enjoyed learning a new game while getting all the exercise they need!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:42:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Battling Robots]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Mrs. Holmes' 4th grade STEM students built, coded, and battled their Lego robots.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:56:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Machines]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697849</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Mrs. Hilliard's 3rd grade gifted students experimented with many materials to build a Rube Goldberg machine.  The students had to utilize their knowledge of simple machines to create an apparatus that had several chain reactions, and completed a simple task.  Collaboration, creativity, and communication skills were very important to use during this activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:48:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area and Perimeter Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Students in Mrs. L. Collums' class worked in groups to decode an escape room on area and perimeter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:32:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Structure World Cup]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) Students in Mrs. Chrestman‘s class played Text Structure World Cup to review for their test. They had fun getting active while practicing what they learned.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:26:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spreading Cheer!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697794</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/8) DTC Teachers are spreading Christmas cheer by dressing in fun, holiday clothing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Musical: December Around the World]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1697092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/7) 4th grade music students presented "December Around the World" on Tuesday night. They did a magnificent job! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:23:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Staff Paint Party]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) DTC staff had a great time Thursday night at our Christmas Paint Party. Thanks to Pure Bliss and our wonderful Courtesy Committee for making it a great night! Click the link to see more of the fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:20:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694932</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work! We are so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:49:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All About Angles]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/2) Students in Mrs. Foster's class have been studying angles and measuring angles with protractors. They practiced what they learned by using the protractors to measure different angles created by taping different designs on a table.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:42:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Animal Cells]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694639</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) After studying animal cells, Ms. Clingan's class built them using jello as cytoplasm, fruit by the foot as the cell membrane, whoppers as the nucleus, twizzlers as mitochondria, & raisins as vacuoles!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:44:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inventions and Simple Machines]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Fourth Grade UFO students have been learning about inventions and simple machines.  Students brought old devices and pieces of equipment to "take apart."  They looked at the inside of computers, cell phones, printers and even weed eater motors.  Students were able to identify various simple machines within the equipment.  We even got our custodian, Mr Marcus, in on the fun! He helped students look at the inside of the weed eater motor and identify various parts! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:04:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exploring Simple Machines]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694304</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Mrs. Hilliard's third grade gifted students explored various simple machines while studying the famous cartoonist and inventor, Rube Goldberg.  Students also presented their inventor slideshows to their peers and discussed their invention, how it was developed, and background information about their assigned inventor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:47:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Spirit]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1694290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/1) Mrs. Chrestman's students got in the Christmas spirit decorating the classroom tree and reading Christmas stories.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:40:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activity Showcase]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/30) Come and join us on Monday, December 12th from 6:00pm-7:00pm as we showcase what your child has learned in activity this nine weeks. This will be a come and go event for students currently in Art, STEM or Digital Citizenship classes. clic en el enlace para español]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:59:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Grade Music Students Present: "December 'Round the World"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/30) 4th Grade music students will present: "December 'Round the World" on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 6:00pm. Music students report to the gym at 5:45 pm; show begins at 6! This is a free event, and all family and friends are welcome as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! clic en el enlace para español]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Music Students Present: "Holiday Songs We Love"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/30) 3rd Grade music students will present: "Holiday Songs We Love" on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 6:00pm. Music students report to the gym at 5:45 pm; show begins at 6! This is a free event, and all family and friends are welcome as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! 
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:51:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[We are Thankful!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) D.T. Cox teachers shared a chili and baked potato lunch today, along with celebrating our secretary as her family embarks on a new journey. We are so thankful for the time to fellowship with each other. We wish her the very best, and she will be greatly missed! Also, thank you to our wonderful PTO for providing duty free lunch today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:53:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thermal Energy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders have been learning about thermal energy. They did an experiment with ice water and blubber/fat used as an insulator. The students had a great time with this hands on activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:43:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Simple Machine Creations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/18) UFO students are learning all about simple machines! They had fun creating their own “paper playgrounds” which had to include at least 3 simple machines!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:29:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1690239</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:27:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Wars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) In STEM class, third graders participated in the Turkey Wars. Students actively disguised turkeys, engineered houses to hide the turkeys, and built tables for a family’s dinner. The food was not allowed to overlap and they had to measure the length, width, and height of the table.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:01:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Choice Thursday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Fourth grade stem classes had free choice Thursday and worked with magnetic tiles, legos, and coding. They also created totem poles that described their community, themselves, and their family.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:49:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/17) Ms. Short's class spent some time discussing what they are thankful for this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:22:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stock the Pantry Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/16) We are so thankful for everyone that gave to our Jr. Beta Club Stock the Pantry Food Drive! We will be able to bless several families during the holidays this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:23:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Division]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/16) Students in Mrs. Burrell's homeroom class are getting festive while practicing their division facts.  Students match a division equation with the correct quotient to put the puzzle pieces together and form a turkey.  Gobble Gobble!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:43:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reward Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/16) Current 4th and 5th graders who scored perfect on their MAAP test last spring were rewarded with a trip to the movies! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:13:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Most Beautiful Pageant 22-23]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/15) Congratulations to Linley Vandiver, D.T. Cox's Most Beautiful 22-23! Click the link below to see more pictures from last weekend's pageant.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:58:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Junior Beta Club Officers 22-23]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/11) Congratulations to the following students. They were voted by their peers to serve as our Junior Beta Club officers for the 22-23 school year. 
Left to Right:
Chaplain - Chase Poynor
Vice President - Mary Collins Jefcoat
Secretary - Emi Reese Collums (Seated)
Treasurer - Lily Reese Mask
President - Lily Hilliard
Reporter - Rylan Webber 
Historian - Alaina Stubblefield]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:07:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Activities in STEM Class]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/10) Lately in STEM class, third graders worked on making the longest paper chain using limited supplies and a 20 min time limit. They also read, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" and had to build a bridge using only straws and pipe cleaners to float their goat across the river. 
Fourth graders have been studying ancient civilizations. They made a section of the Great Wall of China and added a zip line. They also learned about Canopic Jars in Ancient Egypt and mummified apples.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:40:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Encyclopedia Skills]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/9) When students visited the library this week, they learned all about Encyclopedias and how to use them. They worked in small groups to complete a November scavenger hunt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:48:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Bleachers at DTC]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) We are so excited for our new bleachers at D.T. Cox Elementary. Thank you parents and community in helping us raise money to give our gym a fresh look!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:55:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PHS Visits DTC for Pep Rally]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1683999</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/7) PHS cheerleaders, senior football players and several band members visited DTC for a pep rally last Friday before their first round of playoffs. The kids had a great time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:55:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Students Visit Ivy Green]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) Third and Fourth grade gifted students visited the birthplace of Helen Keller on Wednesday.  Students were able to see first hand where Helen grew up and the impact Helen Keller had on the world. It was a great day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:16:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winner, Winner!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1683711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/4) Mrs. Boone's class celebrated with donuts after winning the Red Ribbon Week door decorating competition! Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:46:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Distributive Doctors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/3) Students in Mrs. L. Collums class are learning about the different properties of multiplication. Today they “acted” as a doctor and preformed surgery on the arrays breaking it apart to show the distributive property.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:47:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Study of Sound]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/2) Students in Mrs. Heatherly's class are studying sound energy and sound waves this week. By using a Cello, students were able to physically see how vibrations change the pitch as they press down on the strings along the neck of the instrument.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:19:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1683573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:42:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stock the Pantry]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1681518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/1)  DTC Jr. Beta Club organized a service project that will involve all of the schools. We will host a "Stock the Pantry". We will begin collecting items next Monday, November 7th-Wednesday, November 16th. Items collected will be delivered to families in need on Friday, November 18th. Thanks in advance for your generous donations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:43:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindness Counts!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/31) This week, Ms. Kinnard visited classrooms to discuss the importance of kindness. The students learned “Before you speak, think and be smart. It’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:45:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1679959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/28) Students at DTC pledged to be drug free this week. They celebrated with different dress up days! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Helen Keller Study]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/26) D.T. Cox gifted students have been learning about Helen Keller.  Students have participated in a variety of learning experiences. After studying a blind artist, they took their own turn at "painting in the dark." Students are learning to demonstrate respect and empathy for others despite differences among us.  This week, they also had a guest speaker, Mrs. Jenna Patterson, share her knowledge of sign language.  Students practiced signing letters of the alphabet, words and phrases, and The Pledge of Allegiance. Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:59:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1679890</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:08:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Teachers are AWESOME to the Core!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1678945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/26)Teachers at DTC enjoyed a caramel apple bar! It was a fun, fall treat! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Show Me The Money!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1678613</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:04:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Day Pictures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Trent will be at DTC to take School Day pictures on Friday, November 4th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:05:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pollution & Recycling]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth graders have been studying pollution and recycling. They brought in materials and recycled them into things such as cameras, robots, recycle bins and purses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Literacy Block Party Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677240</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) The Literacy Block Party and Book Fair was so much fun! Here are more pictures from that night! Click the link!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:32:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Huge Potato!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1677247</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/24) Lana is neighbors with a sweet potato farmer, and brought in a 7lb sweet potato to show her class-biggest one he’s ever grown!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:36:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1676485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Great Job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:23:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["The Twits"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1676471</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21) Mrs. Chrestman’s fourth graders are studying about drama in their ELA classes. To help boost their learning, the students acted out a play based on a novel they read in her class by Roald Dahl, called "The Twits". The students had a lot of fun dressing up as the characters and acting out the story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:11:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Germs, Germs Everywhere]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1676461</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21) Nurse Chrestman visited classrooms this week teaching students all about the importance of hand washing and good hygiene.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:02:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1676451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/21) Thank you to everyone who supported the DTC library this week! The book fair was a huge success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:52:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Yoga Lessons]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1676197</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/20) To end their study of the brain, gifted students practiced ways to help keep their brains healthy by participating in a Yoga session Wednesday led by Dr. Pollard. Students learned various animal, salutation, and warrior poses.
They ended the session with a stress releasing cool down. It was a great reminder to take care of their brains and let go of stresses and worries! Click the link for tons more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior Cheer Camp]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1675181</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/19) Several girls from DTC participated in the PHS Warrior Cheer Camp a couple weeks ago. The girls had so much fun! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:55:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1674378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Next week, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2022. Please see the following graphic for our dress up day schedule!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:02:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Guys With Ties]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1674351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/18) The D.T. Cox Guys with Ties mentoring club is off to a great start! The boys have enjoyed having special guests and speakers on campus as they learn new skills that will help them reach their full potential as future leaders! Recent topics have included not only how to tie a tie, but also proper greetings, manners, and the power of one’s words.  We have sincerely appreciated our supportive sponsors from the Pontotoc Community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:40:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Array Cities]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1672845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Luther's class reviewed multiplication facts by creating multiplication array cities!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:29:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elements of Drama]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1672837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/14) Ms. Spicer's students are learning standard RL 4.5-elements of drama, prose, and poetry. As an enrichment assignment Lily Reese and Emi Reese wrote a new scene based on one of their pathway assignments and worked with their group to act out the play . They also went over the elements at the end as a review before the pathway quiz .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:25:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Perfect Attendance Playtime]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1672832</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/14) Students with perfect attendance this week were rewarded with extra recess and popsicles. Dr. Horton spent some time jumping rope with the kids!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:20:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1672822</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of you, keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:07:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come One, Come All to the Scholastic Book Fair!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D.T. Cox will hold it's fall book fair October 17-21, 2022. Our Literacy Carnival and Parent Night will be on Thursday, October 20th from 4:00-6:00. Please see the flyer for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Celebrates "A" Rating]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1671895</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/13) D.T. Cox staff celebrated being an A school this week with lunch off campus. It was a great time to socialize and reflect on all the hard work that is put in daily to achieve this honor. Click the link for lots more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:08:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dodgeball Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1668624</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/6) PE classes had a little fun with a friendly game of Dodgeball after benchmark testing this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:28:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Bully Bug!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/3) Ms. Kinnard visited classrooms this week to share a lesson on bullying to our students. She discussed what bullying is and is not along with other information on the subject. The students played a game at the end of the lesson where they were given examples, if it described bullying, they would "swat the Bully Bug!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:48:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patriotic Music Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs Brown’s 4th grade music students recently performed a Patriotic Music Showcase featuring songs of America! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:44:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1668480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:57:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[World Music Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1667839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(10/5) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music students recently held a World Music Showcase performance. Many of the songs featured were sung in different languages! A great time was had by all! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:35:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finally Fall!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1665393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/30) This week in Ms. Short’s class, all of the kids were able to learn about how the leaves change colors and make their own! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:57:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October & November Attendance Incentives!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664144</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D. T. Cox will reward students for their attendance the months of October and November. We look forward to seeing your child at school every day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:31:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Connect 4 Benchmark Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Ms. Hall's class has been working on reviewing standards for the upcoming Benchmark. They made it into a fun game of Connect 4! Students were able to win prizes for correct answers! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:31:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Four Square Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) This week in P.E., students participated in a game of Four Square. They had tons of fun while exercising their bodies and brains!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:39:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664652</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) After studying football, 4th grade stem students worked on creating a goal post and paper footballs to play a fun game of football. Click the link for lots more pictures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:18:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1665362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:19:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fairy Tale Stem]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Third grade stem classes were challenged to build a house for the three little pigs. These two girls were able to build a house that met all the constraints given by their teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Division Using Number Lines]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/29) Students in Ms. Luther's class practiced solving division problems using number lines.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:39:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Parent/Family Liaison Committee Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664627</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you would like to be a part of our Parent/Family Liaison Committee, we will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 4th at 4:45pm in the front cafe'. We would love to see you there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:30:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First 9 Weeks Activity Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664398</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 3rd & 4th from 6:00pm-7:00pm, activity teachers invite you to come and see what your child has learned in their classrooms this 9 weeks! 
Monday, October 3rd: Fourth Grade Musical ONLY
Tuesday, October 4th: Third Grade Musical
                                         3rd & 4th Grade Art, STEM and Digital Citizenship]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:23:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fundraiser Ends Friday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1664096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our fundraiser ends this Friday. Don't miss out on these great baskets!! If you would like to purchase tickets, please see any D.T. Cox student. We appreciate your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:41:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. They each were caught showing characteristics of a true Warrior! We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:20:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digging into Dictionaries]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) In library this week, students were taught dictionary skills. They were then asked to put them to the test by completing dictionary task cards in small groups. Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:04:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Neurons]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) 3rd grade gifted students created models of a neuron by researching the various parts, what their functions were, and how they transmitted messages throughout the brain.  They created a diagram and labeled each part, and then transferred their knowledge to a 3D model. Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:30:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Programming Robots]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661703</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Fourth grade stem students built and programmed their own robots using Lego Wedo 2.0.  Students were able to use the terminology gained from
coding to discuss how they programmed and debugged their robots. Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:26:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weather in MS]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) Students in Mrs. Heatherly's class have been learning about weather. The students researched weather in MS, and used terms they've been talking about to write a weekly forecast for different months throughout the year. The students then presented their findings to the class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:49:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning About Landforms]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661916</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) Students in Mrs. Chrestman’s class have been studying about landforms, weathering, and erosion. Today, they used sand to create various landforms. Then they simulated the effects of water and wind on the sand to demonstrate the erosion process.  It was a messy but fun learning activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:27:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tailgating Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1659381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/19) DTC staff and their families had a great time tailgating before the Homecoming game last Friday! Thank you to our Courtesy Committee for planning this fun event! Click the link for more photos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:47:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher Waffle Bar]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1661728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/22) DTC Courtesy Committee hosted a waffle bar on Thursday to show appreciation to our teachers. They are appreciated a "Waffle Lot!"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gift Basket Raffle Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1658501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/16) D.T. Cox Elementary students will be selling chances on 2 gift baskets FULL of items from local businesses. The fundraiser will begin on Monday, September 19th, and run through September 30th. Students will bring home more information on Monday. Thank you for supporting DTC!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:52:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P-EBT HOTLINE CLOSING MAY 15]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Families, we want to make you aware that the Mississippi PEBT Call Center will close on May 15.

 

Families, we want to  make you aware that the Mississippi P-EBT Call Center will close on May 15.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:41:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Fun 2022!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1657305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/14) Students at DTC had lots of fun dressing up this week to celebrate homecoming!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:50:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dissecting Brains!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1658643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/16) Third and fourth grade gifted students have been learning about the anatomy of the human brain.  Students took hands-on learning to a new level by dissecting a real sheep brain.  They were able to locate the parts of the brain, discuss the lobes and functions, and explore other regions of the brain. Students were excited to see, in real life, the things they had been studying in class. There were many feelings throughout the day, but this was definitely an experience these third and fourth grade students will not forget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:22:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1658508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. We are so proud of them! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:10:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Visit From the Nurse!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1658471</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/16) Mrs. B. Chrestman, our school nurse, visited classrooms this week to discuss reasons students should (and shouldn't) come see her. The students were super glad to spend some time talking with her!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:06:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1657998</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/15) 4th graders worked in pairs to try escaping from Mrs. Ball's Digital Citizenship Escape Room. They discussed everything from passwords to cyberbullying while trying to escape in time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Amazing Egg Drop]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1655755</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/12) Gifted Students participated in the Amazing Egg Drop this week in class.  With given materials, students were able to design a contraption that would protect their egg from a high drop.  Students worked together to plan, design, test, and evaluate! There were lots of successful drops! Click the link for lots more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:54:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inferencing Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/9) Students in Ms. Spicer's class read an informational passage about Helen Keller and completed inference assignment with the passage.  As an enrichment assignment, Emi Reese learned some everyday signs, created a lesson, and taught them to her classmates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lessons on Listening]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Our counselor, Ms. Kinnard, went into classrooms this week to teach a lesson on the importance of listening. The students absolutely love when she comes to visit! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:55:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1654772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. We are so proud of them! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Instruments of the Orchestra]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Mrs. Brown's music students have been studying instruments of the orchestra. They enjoyed refining their listening skills by using various media sound bites to be able to identify the instrument without looking at it.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:50:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Phonics Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1653089</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/6) Students in Mrs. Chrestman’s classes love to put their phonics knowledge into practice encoding words when they use Pop-its, colored chips, and “ magic “ magnetic wands. Students listen to a word, say it, segment the sounds as they “pop” or pull the chips, then map the words on their paper by writing the letters for each sound.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:35:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physical vs Chemical Reactions]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651129</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) In Science, Ms. Spicer's students have been studying physical vs chemical reactions. They used water and fizzy tablets to create carbon dioxide for a chemical reaction. The students were excited about how high it popped into the air]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:02:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Masters]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) Ms. Luther's third grade math students are working hard on learning their multiplication facts! They enjoy practicing with their peers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coding in STEM]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651122</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) Students are working on coding skills in STEM class. They have learned about writing algorithms and debugging them when they don't work properly.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:54:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Embracing Different Cultures]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) Students were so excited to see their culture represented at D.T. Cox library. They love reading in English and Arabic!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:36:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651649</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. We are super proud of them! Keep up the good work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flower Rounding]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1649943</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/30) Mrs. Collums' third grade students have been learning about rounding in math class and all about the parts of a flower in science. After watching a short science video on flowers, the students completed a rounding activity using a flower. This was a fun, hands on way to tie math and science skills together.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:00:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sight Word Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651028</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) Mrs. H. Collums' third graders played sight word games this week to remediate what they've learned in class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:15:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Brain Power!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1651018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(9/1) 3rd grade gifted students used their brain power to test out various shapes and their stability. They created cylinders, squares, and triangular shapes to see which one could hold the most weight. This activity showed students that the cylinder shape was the strongest due to it not having any edges. The weight of the books was distributed more evenly, and more books could be stacked.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:04:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House & Parent Title I Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648968</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Thursday, September 8th for Open House and our annual Parent Title I meeting. Following the meeting, parents will visit their child's classrooms where teachers will walk them through a day in the life of their students. We can't wait to see you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:58:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Amazing Brain!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Fourth grade gifted students are off to a great start! This week they've learned about their AMAZING brain, presented research to their classmates, learned the importance of mindfulness, and completed the Hula Hoop Challenge.  They've learned that working together takes good leaders and effective communication among group members! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 10:53:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ping Pong Math]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Mrs. Foster's 4th grade math students pulled randomly numbered ping pong balls to practice addition and subtraction. They had to pick two balls and then add those numbers and then take the same numbers and subtract.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:03:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Mrs. Chrestman was among 8 teachers from Northeast Mississippi selected to receive a grant from Room to Room for their classroom needs. Click the link below for full details!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:52:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Face Paint Fridays!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648134</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/26) Face Paint Fridays are BACK at DTC!! Each Friday morning during football season, we will be painting faces before the bell. 50 cents per side. Parent volunteers are welcome!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:36:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1648129</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. They each were caught showing characteristics of a true Warrior! Congratulations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:26:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Clouds]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1647870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) Our students have been learning about clouds during STEM class. They’ve recently learned about types of clouds and how they can indicate the weather. The students enjoyed experimenting with creating rain through a shaving cream cloud.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:57:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1647583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/25) Math Workshop is in full swing in Mrs. Burrell’s room.  During Math Workshop, students are engaged in “hands-on” learning activities that engage students while enriching previously learned math skills.  This is also a time where students receive enrichment or remediation in a small group with their teacher.  Students are really enjoying Math Workshop this year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:38:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTO Meeting TONIGHT!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1647603</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We will have a PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) meeting tonight at 6:00pm. We will meet in the front cafeteria. We hope you will come out and join us!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:03:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warriors Through The Years: Homecoming 2022!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Homecoming Dress Up Days will be September 12-16, 2022. We can't wait to see what our students come up with!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:47:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing ELA Skills Through Story Writing]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/19) This week, Ms. Spicer's ELA class has been working on standard RL 4.2  .  Madelyn D. wrote a story for her classmates  to practice identifying  the theme. The students really enjoyed reading her story to practice the skill . Great Job, Madelyn!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:27:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday Fun in UFO!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1645066</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/19) Fridays are for yoga, cup towers, and play-doh creations! Students in Mrs. Hilliard’s 3rd grade UFO class utilized “explore time” to reflect, extend, and develop skills attained throughout the week. They presented their creations to class members and described the process of their design.  (Click the link for more photos!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:34:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Buddies!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644835</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/19) Students in Mrs. Chrestman’s class adopted “Book Buddies” this week. Each student received a book, a stuffed pet, and a name tag. Students named their book buddies and promised to care for them by reading to them at least 20 minutes a day. Students have been reporting that they’re taking good care of their pets by reading to them each night. Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 10:44:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644719</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! They were caught showing characteristics of a true Warrior! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:01:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Using Weekly Vocabulary Words in Real Life Situations]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644709</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/19) Mrs. Chrestman’s students put their vocabulary words into use as they show SINCERE CONSIDERATION and EMPATHY as they make get well cards for a hospitalized classmate!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:29:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTO Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1644488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We would like to invite you to our first PTO meeting of the school year! It will be held at D.T. Cox on Thursday, August 25th at 6:00pm. See You there!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:02:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Terrific Typers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/10) Typing practice in activity class with Mrs. Ball. Mrs. Clingan's 4th grade students have remembered so much from last year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finding Perimeter in STEM]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1643030</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/16) Fourth grade STEM class spent time in the gym this week finding perimeter of the carpet by using the square tiles on the floor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Stem Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1641283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/11) After reading "The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes," fourth grade gifted students participated in a rather difficult stem challenge.  Given specific materials, the students had to work as a team to create a device that would remove as many tissues as possible from the box. The students could not cross the boundaries of the poster board with any body part.  Students learned respectful communications, the importance of being a supportive teammate, and that it's ok to make mistakes!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1640015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/9) Congratulations to these students in Mrs. Chrestman’s 2021-22 third grade class! They passed the rigorous LAS Links English proficiency test, and were awarded a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant. Great job, boys!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:05:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day Rules]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1639798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Mrs. Burrell’s homeroom students were busy on the first day discussing and creating their own class rules.  Students discussed ways to create and maintain an environment that helps them learn best.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:43:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ice Breaker]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1639788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) Mrs. L. Collums' class had fun throwing paper balls with each other’s name on it for their ice breaker activity on the first day of school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cool Beginnings!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(8/8) DTC Teachers enjoyed an ice cream sundae party to celebrate the beginning of what will be a GREAT year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:25:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Family Engagement Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1595477</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attached you will find a copy of our Family Engagement Plan. The goal of this plan is to form a collaborative partnership with the school, the family and the community. Please click the link to view the plan. If you have questions or would like to receive a paper copy, please contact our school.

Adjunto se encontrará una copia de nuestro Plan de participación familiar. El objetivo de este plan es formar una asociación colaborativa con la escuela, la familia y la comunidad. Haga clic en el enlace para ver el plan. Si tiene preguntas o desea recibir una copia impresa, comuníquese con nuestra escuela.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:12:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Survey for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593282</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents of students grades 3-12 are asked to complete a technology survey by the Mississippi Department of Education at https://bbyt.es/C39QC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Officers Sworn In]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) DTC Junior Beta Club had its first official meeting Tuesday. Beta club officers were sworn in and the club discussed Beta club expectations along with plans for its first community service project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:16:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PCSD School News App]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1558161</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school news app is available now on iPhone and Android.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:36:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Music Students - Being Thankful]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Third grade music students from DT Cox Elementary sing and sign ASL to “What A Wonderful World” and share what makes them most thankful this season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:21:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DT Cox Elementary Veteran’s Day Salute 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1526694</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade music classes share what they’ve learned about our National Anthem!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:22:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Active Parent Registration Open]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1480826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ActiveParent registration is open. This is only for parents that did not complete online registration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:31:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1637830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We can't wait to see you tonight at Open House! Please remember, you will not be given a classroom assignment until all registration is complete.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:12:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1619395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The MS Dept. of Education presented Mrs. Leshae Collums with The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).  As a 2022 State Finalist, her application was selected to move on to the national level! D.T. Cox is so proud of you, Mrs. Collums!!
Please click the link for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:01:46 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/19) Third graders celebrated all of their hard work with a movie day today! The students could sign up for which "theater" they visited for the day. This was a wonderful treat for them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 13:59:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Farewell]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/19) Fourth graders walked the halls for one of the last times today as parents and students cheered them on. This year marks a special milestone for them as they complete their last school year as an elementary student. After their walk through, a special video was played in their honor and they signed a Class of 2030 banner that will be kept and displayed their senior year. Congratulations to our fourth graders! We love you and are so proud of you! 
Please click the link for the video and more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 13:32:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Field Day Fun]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/18) DTC students enjoyed a fun filled day of games and snow cones. Everyone had a blast! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 14:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Good Vibes Only]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1614520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) Mrs. Stanford's art class spent some time outside this week creatively writing inspirational words on the sidewalks of DTC.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 09:03:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1614508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/17) Beta club members enjoyed a fun, educational trip to the Memphis Zoo on Monday. (click the link for more pictures)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 08:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1616409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 07:54:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sack Race!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1613401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/16) In P.E. students enjoyed a good, ole fashioned sack race! The kids had a blast!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 14:53:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black & Gold Day!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1613349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/13) Students at D.T. Cox had a great time picnicking with their friends for Black & Gold Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 14:03:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1610806</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 13:39:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thread the Hula Hoop]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1611318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) P.E. students learned team building skills by playing Thread the Hula Hoop. Students joined hands and had to move the hula hoop from one end of the line and back without breaking their hand hold.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 11:15:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bleacher Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1611290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those who have attended or taught on Clark Street always have fond memories to share.  To celebrate its historical significance and on-going success, D.T. Cox Elementary School has made available through a local artist signed, numbered limited edition prints of D.T. Cox Elementary School.  Prints may be purchased through May 20 for $20 each.  To purchase a print, contact D.T. Cox Elementary School (489-2454).  If you have a child or know a child that attends D.T. Cox, they will have order forms to purchase through as well. The original painting will be auctioned at a later date. 
*All proceeds will be used to purchase new bleachers at D.T. Cox.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 10:48:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1612971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 07:47:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Soaking up the Sun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1611323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/10) After state testing, students took a break in the sunshine! These girls learned how to make clover flower necklaces on a beautiful May afternoon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 11:20:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nacho Average Teachers!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1609941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/6) D.T. Cox teachers were treated to a nacho bar in honor of teacher appreciation week. Thanks to PTO and all the parents who send goodies this week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 12:32:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kick Ball]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1608742</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/4) In P.E., students were taught the concept of kick ball. They learned to kick, run, and get players out. This activity is good for muscle development, hand-eye coordination and overall fitness.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 13:07:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sound Production]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1608731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(5/4) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have been studying sound production. They had fun using balloons to replicate our lungs and vocal cords!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 12:55:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Retirement!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1609049</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Mrs. Kathy Laughery and Mrs. Jenna Patterson on their upcoming retirement. We will be forever grateful for the service they have given to the students and staff at D.T. Cox. We wish you the very best!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 07:38:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1609756</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 10:11:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM and the Zoo]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604350</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/26) STEM students spent time researching zoos and animals.Previously, they watched a short video about  STEM and zoos. Each student created an animal before researching the zoo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:30:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Alphabet Review]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/26) Ms. Holliday's students spent time reviewing letter names and sounds this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:44:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Showdown!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604069</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/26) Each week the third grade math classes go head to head in a Multiplication Showdown. This week, Mrs. L. Collums students were the winners!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:37:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cone Flip!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1604063</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/26) In PE, students participated in the Cone Flip Challenge. The object of the game is to try and flip the cone to see if it will land standing up. The team that flips all four cones up first wins the game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:32:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Earth Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1602661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/22) Third and fourth grade UFO students participated in an Earth Day gratitude nature scavenger hunt. The students were challenged to look for things in nature that made them smile, pretty sounds, something that they are thankful for, the perfect resting spot and more. The students really enjoyed getting outside for this fun activity! (Click the link for more photos)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practicing Descriptive Writing]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1602192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Ms. Witthun's class practiced descriptive writing and drawing using sensory details and completed an alphabet scavenger hunt. They also read stories around a campfire and ate s’mores! (Click the link for more photos!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Taking to the Trail!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/21) Mrs. Owen and Ms. Spicer’s 4th grade ELA classes enjoyed a hike on the D. T. Cox nature trail led by Mrs. Brown. They had a snack of s’mores at the end as they reflected about what they saw on the trail. (Click the link for more photos!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:09:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1602581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:53:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Egg Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Fourth grade ELA classes participated in Egg Day. They worked through several egg themed activities including an egg word search, egg reading comprehension and a "theme" egg hunt in which the eggs they found had a song title hidden inside. The students read song lyrics to figure out theme.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:18:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Showdown!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1599859</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) Each week in April, the 3rd grade math classes go head to head in a multiplication showdown.  This week’s winners are a group of students from Mrs. Burrell’s homeroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:46:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Research Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1599592</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/14) In Mrs. Marquis' social studies class, students chose a state and are creating a research project to present facts about the state they chose. This project will review different research and writing skills previously taught.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:07:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometric Designs]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1599160</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/13) Ms. Clingan and Mrs. Foster's math students used geometry knowledge to design playgrounds and make stained glass windows. Students used rulers to create stained glass art. The pictures had to include different types of triangles and geometric shapes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:04:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reteaching Geometry Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1598837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/12) Students in Mrs. Foster's Math class worked together on projects about geometry. They created games and posters to reteach geometry skills. This was a fun, hands-on way to review.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:41:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Testing Rewards!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1597759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/11) Mrs. Chrestman’s students were rewarded with Sonic slushies and extra recess after working hard on their LAS Links English Proficiency tests. These students put forth their very best effort, and we are so proud of them!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:32:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Paper Airplanes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1597764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/11) Fourth grade math classes created paper airplanes using math skills they've learned throughout the year. After flying their plane, they measured the distance and converted those measurements. The students had a great time with this hands on review lesson! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:26:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1599591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:01:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication War Winners!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1597286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Third grade math teachers put their students to the test with a game of Multiplication Wars! The classes competed against each other in two rounds. Mrs. Marquis' students were the Champions!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:43:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MakerSpace Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Mrs. Vineyard's fourth grade UFO students spent some time this week completing MakerSpace task cards. MakerSpace gives students a chance to create, problem solve, and develop mental rigor. They had a wonderful time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:44:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596900</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/8) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of them!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:20:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drop Everything and READ!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1596085</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/6) Fourth Grade ELA teachers planned a fun, beached themed reading day for their students. This gave the students a break from normal classwork, while spending time reading books. Students were allowed to bring beach towels, snacks and their favorite book. Some of the teachers set the atmosphere by projecting the beach on their boards and playing ocean sounds, while others took their beach party outside. The students had a wonderful time!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:36:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fraction Games!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1595202</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/5) Mrs. Heatherly's math students have mastered the fraction standards! As a review,  students were able to create games about fractions for their classmates to play. The students had a great time participating in this activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Playing Scoot]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(4/1) Mrs. Rowland's class played a game of scoot to remediate context clues. Games are a great way to make learning fun!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Can you Escape??]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Luther's math students had some fun while reviewing what they've learned by working in small groups to find the correct answers to a spiral math review Escape room.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:23:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MakerSpace Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) Third grade UFO students are totally engaged in MakerSpace activities! MakerSpace allows students to create and problem solve while developing thinking skills and talents! The students have loved everything from drawing to paper airplanes to making bridges out of cardboard….plus much more!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:18:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Blueprints]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1593168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/31) To enrich their knowledge of area and perimeter, Mrs. Collums' students studied what blueprints looked like and why you might need one. Then, the students worked in groups to construct their own blueprints and found the area and perimeter of each room. They presented their blueprints to the class and asked questions to their peers based on their drawings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:15:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Campus Clean Up]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1591535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/29) As a part of their community service project, DTC Beta Club members began campus clean up this week. Members spent time picking up trash and sweeping sidewalks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:05:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Color Run Fun!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1591314</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Students and staff had so much fun during our annual Color Run on Saturday. Thank you to our PTO for organizing this event, and to everyone who supported our school! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:26:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Number the Stars Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/28) Mrs. Cortes' class is reading "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. The story is about a family who takes in a Jewish girl during WWII. Students were challenged to pack a bag that they could run with in under 10 minutes to show the class what they would bring if they had to leave their home immediately like the book character Ellen. The students really enjoyed this activity!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:50:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/25) Thank you so much for everyone who supported D.T. Cox library this week by visiting the Scholastic Book Fair! All money raised goes directly back into the library for new books and supplies. We had a very successful week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:35:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1589299</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/23) D.T. Cox would like to recognize Mrs. Leshae Collums for being nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST).  Her application was selected to move on to the national level! 
Please click the link for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:51:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet Lizzo!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/25) Mrs. Rowland's third graders have a new class pet. Meet Lizzo the lizard! The students are super excited about learning to take care of it. The lizard is used as a reward for good behavior and hard work!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:19:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lion King, Jr!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590620</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/25) D.T. Cox students went on their first field trip in a couple of years this week to see the play Lion King, Jr. The students absolutely loved it! PHS students did a wonderful job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:21:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1590600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/25) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of you! Keep up the good work!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:07:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jr. Beta Members Place in State Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1587871</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/21) Congratulations to the following Jr. Beta Club members for placing in the state Beta competition! 
Science 4th Grade--- 1st Place-- Hunter Dyer	
Language Arts 4th Grade--- 5th Place-- Lily Jo Cooper	
Social Studies 4th Grade---- 4th Place-- Oliver Jarret 
We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:05:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Night on the Titanic]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1584569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To end their unit on the history of the Titanic, D.T. Cox UFO students gathered together for a mock dinner on the Titanic. Please click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:52:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parents Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1581975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please complete the survey attached to this message. This federally required comprehensive needs assessment  is used to identify the school's strengths and challenges in key areas that affect student achievement. The survey will close March 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:48:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Warrior 5K Color Run!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1580719</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for the 2nd Annual Warrior 5K Color Run on March 26th! Students will bring home a flyer with more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:24:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Scholastic Book fair will be at DTC March 21-25! 
Parent Night Thursday, March 24th from 4:00-6:00. 
Click the link for more information!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:14:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1584551</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. We are super proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:38:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Lion King, Jr.]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D.T. Cox will attend the play "The Lion King, Jr." on Wednesday, March 23rd at the PJHS auditorium. The cost is $2.00. Please send money to your child's homeroom teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:09:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chocolate Fever]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1580715</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[( 3/4) Mrs. Chrestman's third grade classes read Chocolate Fever and practiced various reading and writing strategies. They celebrated by having a “chocolate party,” where students made their own s’mores and enjoyed other chocolate treats.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:19:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[F is for Fan!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1580708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/4) Ms. Holliday's students used real life objects to reinforce their letter recognition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:13:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our PTO is "Soup-er!"]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1580695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DTC would like to thank our PTO for the awesome soup luncheon today! We appreciate you so much!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:08:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1579009</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/4) DTC celebrated Read Across America and Dr. Seuss this week with many fun dress-up days! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:02:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Science of Sound]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(3/2) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have been studying the science of sound!  Students were given a balloon to replicate their vocal cords. When the balloon neck was pulled tight, this resulted in high pitches and when the balloon neck was looser, lower sounds occurred. The students were surprised at the strange sounds they were able to create with tension and release!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:03:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1580332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Each student was selected for showing characteristics of a true WARRIOR! Great Job!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[In Person PTO Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1578542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us this Thursday night, March 3rd!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:55:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Beta Club Reporter Shares School News]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1575568</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) Hi. My name is Aubree, reporter of DT Cox Elementary, and I have some news for all of y'all!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:04:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1576290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week! They were caught showing characteristics of a true Warrior! We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:33:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Special Visitor]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) Mrs. Marquis' third graders recently had a special visitor in their classroom. Her mom, Ms. Nancy Wood, came and taught lessons on elapsed time using a matching time and clock game as well as a multiplication review game. Ms. Wood taught middle school math for 36 years! After retiring from the classroom, she is now a teacher coach! The kids absolutely adored her!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:03:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Pictures Rescheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1575515</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spring Pictures previously scheduled for March 1st will be rescheduled. A new date will be posted soon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:46:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Read Across America Dress up Days]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1575427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) We will celebrate Dr. Seuss next week! Check out our Seuss-Tacular dress up day schedule!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:40:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2-22-22 Twosday!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1575415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/24) Students had a great time on celebrating "Twosday" by dressing in tie-dye, as twins, wearing ties and tutus!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:30:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Junior Beta Club Officers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1572079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students!
L-R: Kruze Cornejo-President, Jagger Andrews-Treasurer, Neveah Pettit-Secretary, Lizzy Hamblin-Vice President, Lily Jo Cooper-Historian, Aubree Raines- Reporter, Oliver Jarrett-Chaplain]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:40:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1571905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/17) Last Friday, approximately 54 students were inducted into the Junior Beta Club. Each of these students were invited due to their academic achievements. You can find the ceremony video on the D.T. Cox facebook page as well as our website at https://dtc.pontotoc.school/ We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:28:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elements of Drama]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1570502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/15) Mrs. Chrestman's fourth grade class read the novel "The Twits" by Roald Dahl and acted out a play based on the book, complete with costumes and props. Students had learned about elements of drama, so it was fun to bring them to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:47:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1572707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! These students were caught showing characteristics of a true Warrior! Great Job!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:06:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Traveling Around the Musical Globe!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1570497</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/15) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade classes are traveling around the musical globe! Monday’s stop was in Mexico, where students learned about Mexican history, culture and instruments.  The class also learned a song in Spanish using color words and careers. Our EL students helped check work of fellow students for correct translations!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:45:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1570494</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/15) Ms. Holliday's class had a great time celebrating Valentine's Day this week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:43:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Escape Room]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Ms. Luther's 3rd graders participated in an online Valentine's Day escape room. They practiced their math skills while trying to escape. This was a fun way to remediate skills!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:18:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Discovering Themes]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Mrs. Owen's 4th grade ELA students discover themes in their novel, "Bud, Not Buddy."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:59:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun in STEM!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10) Ms. Spicer and Mrs. Heatherly’s classes have learned about building a bow and shooting it. They also learned about the legend behind Punxsutawney Phil and how he is cared for. Students were tasked with building the bow and arrow with the stipulation of it’s arrow(a partial q tip) flying at least five feet. The students also had to design a groundhog’s burrow. The students researched it and the only stipulations were that it had to have a separate entrance and exit and a nest. Finally, students are learning to read schematics to organize legos for robotics. Click the link for more pictures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:53:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2-22-22 Twos-Day!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1571147</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:22:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal - Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1571918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District will dismiss at 12:30 pm on Thursday, February 17 due to the threat of inclement weather.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:46:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:46:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Letters]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1568205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/10)Ms. Holliday's students practiced letter recognition using sensory bags. The students loved this fun and inventive way of remediation!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:40:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Counselor's Week]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1567679</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:06:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Chinese New Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564432</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) In honor of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, which was February 1st, Mrs. Burrell’s homeroom class enjoyed authentic Chinese snacks including almond cookies, which are a symbol of good luck and good fortune.  2022 will be the Year of the Tiger.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:28:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Database Training]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/3) In library this week, students were introduced to Magnolia, a project funded by the state legislature that provides an online research database full of reliable, age appropriate content. To practice using Magnolia, the students researched an animal of their choice and shared their findings with classmates. Each student received a bookmark with log in information. This great resource can be used anywhere internet is available! Click the link for more photos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:21:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homeroom and Spring Picture Days Coming Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1558675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D.T. Cox will take homeroom pictures for the yearbook on February 2nd. Spring Pictures will be taken on March 1st. Dress your best and bring your smile!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:58:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1565256</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(2/4) The following students received positive office referrals this week. They were chosen by showing characteristics of a true Warrior! We are super proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:31:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dynamics of Music]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1560650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/28) Mrs Brown’s 3rd grade music classes have been studying the dynamics of music.  Various locations were selected and the students brainstormed and drew examples of things that are loud (forte)or quiet (piano).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:34:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Around the World]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1558616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/25) Mrs. Chrestman’s students have been studying holidays around the world. After learning about Chinese New Year, students of Chinese heritage demonstrated making red envelopes which are used to give money to children. The students were excited to learn how to make Chinese characters and write a good luck message on the envelopes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 09:00:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Delayed Start February 4]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1564893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pontotoc City School District will operate on a two-hour
delayed start schedule tomorrow, February 4, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:08:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1560716</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received Positive Office Referrals this week! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:28:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jump To It!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1553507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/14) PE students are starting their jump rope unit and this will continue for the next 4 weeks. Students will learn the basics of jump roping and will be given the chance to earn their names on a different level wall. Students will be able to put their name on a 30 second, one, two, or three minute wall if they successfully jump that long with no mistakes. This is a skill of endurance. Mrs. Bishop plans to add a skill/trick wall this year. Students will earn the right to sign their name to a wall if they learn a new trick with the jump rope.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:04:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pop-It Multiplication!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1553519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(1/14) Mrs. Marquis' third grade math students practiced their multiplication facts by using giant pop-its to show their work! Working in groups, students rolled the dice, multiplied the two numbers together, then  "popped" the correct amount of bubbles to show their answer. The group members checked each others' answers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:54:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back-to-School Update August 4, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1472538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students and staff are required to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status, while indoors and on buses. This policy was enacted in an effort to limit quarantines, so students and staff may remain on campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:46:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun times in PE!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1545083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Bishop’s PE classes having fun burning Christmas calories!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:34:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[St. Lucia Day- a Christmastime celebration in Sweden]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1545081</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Brown’s 3rd grade music classes studied about St. Lucia Day- a Christmastime celebration in Sweden. They enjoyed making their own Lucia crowns!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:34:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Aboard the Polar Express!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1545074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Students at DTC enjoyed a super fun morning riding the Polar Express train and drinking hot chocolate. Thanks to the community members who helped make this possible!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:35:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opinion Writing Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1544259</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[12/17 Ms. Lewis' class practiced their opinion writing for CASE review by writing and peer grading opinion pieces about Abraham Lincoln.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:35:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Multiplication Bingo]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1545179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/20) Mrs. Burrell's third graders found a fun and exciting way to practice their facts by playing Multiplication Bingo!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free-Reduced Online Application]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1469159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All students K-12 should have an application on file, regardless of household income.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:43:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply Lists are Available Online]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1466083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All of our school supply lists are available online. Click on the top menu on the school sites and go to Resources, then School Supplies.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:59:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1461203</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration information for the 2021 School Year can be found here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:25:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our New Website!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1397011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you for visiting our new website! Please check back often as updates are made, and click on article headlines to view full stories where applicable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:53:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bugsy & Hamlet]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1522980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/5) Mrs. Cortes' class welcomes new class pets.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1544268</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. These students each possess the characteristics of a true Warrior. Way to go!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:05:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1541224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17)Congratulations to D.T. Cox Elementary School's paraprofessional of the year, Mrs. Sandy Williams & nutrition provider of the year, Ms. Paula White (not pictured). We are so thankful that each of these women are a part of our team!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:08:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating in Stem Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1540075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/17) Students in Stem have completed a plethora of activities. Students learned how to make 3D snowflakes, researched Christmas trees and ornaments, learned to code using mouse robots, and created Christmas trees using newspaper/cups and made funky ornaments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Human Body Systems]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1540068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/10) Ms. Lewis’ class is learning about the human body systems in science this week. In partners, they were assigned a system. They will create life-sized replicas by conducting research and making a large poster with diagrams of their system.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:31:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Climbing the Walls!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1540096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/10) Mrs. Bishop's PE class enjoyed climbing the rock walls this week. Rock wall climbing is a full body workout! It increases cardiovascular fitness, while also increasing muscle strength and endurance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:01:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Globe Ornaments]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1540065</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/10) Ms. Holliday's class had a great time making snow globe ornaments to decorate their tree!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:34:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1538437</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to D.T. Cox Elementary School's Teacher of the Year, Kathy Laughery. Mrs. Laughery strives daily to see that each student is successful. We are so lucky to have her as a part of our team! Congratulations!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 14:09:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1540809</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week! We are so proud of you and your Warrior spirit!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:44:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Frisbee Golf]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1537003</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3)Mrs. Bishop introduced frisbee golf to the students this week during PE. The students started by practicing on a smaller target (bottle on a tee) and then moved to the bigger baskets. Students learned how to hold and throw a frisbee accurately into the basket. They have enjoyed frisbee golf.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November Teachers of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1536340</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3) DTC Leadership Team presented the following staff members with a gift for being voted Teachers of the Month by their peers:
3rd Grade: Leshae Collums
4th Grade: Kathy Laughery
Specials: Kellie Holliday
CONGRATULATIONS!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:11:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1537062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! Click the link to view ALL the names, we had 42!!! All the students chosen possess characteristics of a true Warrior! Congratulations!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:49:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spreading Cheer!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1536332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(12/3) Our teachers are spreading holiday cheer by participating in dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:05:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Acrostic Poems]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531925</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) Fourth grade students practiced several computer processing skills this week. They typed Turkey acrostic poems. Students were able to change their font and worked to insert and resize a picture.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 10:20:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lessons from STEM Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531504</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) Students in STEM worked through different "Thankful" themed centers. 
Click to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:02:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graph Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531102</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) Students in Mrs. Collums third grade class are composing picture graphs and bar graphs after gathering data from a survey.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:26:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Turkey Sort]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1530452</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) Students in Ms. Holliday's class practiced sorting colors with this fun turkey feather activity.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:27:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1531834</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. These students each possess characteristics of a true Warrior! Congratulations!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:08:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D.T. Cox Most Beautiful 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1528910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) D.T. Cox had some tough competition last Friday night! There were so many beautiful girls and handsome boys! Congratulations to our winners! Click the link to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:28:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1528144</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! These students possess characteristics of a true Warrior! We are so proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:22:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[So Many Things to be Thankful For]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/19) DTC counselor, Ms. Latoya Kinnard, spent some time in classrooms this week conducting a lesson on being thankful. Students created a Thankful Turkey to hang in the hallway!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:28:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Making Music!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[( 11/12) Mrs. Brown’s 4th grade classes are enjoying studying about different instrument families. Some students had the opportunity to have some hands on experience! Click the link for more pictures!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:24:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Geometric Names]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Mrs. Heatherly's fourth grade math students practiced their geometric shape skills by creating their name using different geometric vocabulary words they learned.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:58:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hubba Hubba Hooping Challenge]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527871</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) In PE, students used regular hula hoops and practice to see who could hula hoop the longest time. Students then used the weighted hula hoops. Students learned to rock so the hoop didn't drop!
Afterwards, at recess, Mrs. Owen's students were caught practicing what they learned!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:01:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Word Study Posters]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Ms. Lewis’ class created word study posters, where they turned vocabulary application practice into art!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:40:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hunting for Text Features]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Students in Mrs. McLaughlin’s class went on a text feature scavenger hunt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:37:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Careers Incorporating Art]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527825</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Students in Mrs. Stanford’s fourth grade art class research different art careers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:09:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning about George!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527162</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) UFO students study the life of George Washington.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:56:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Area & Perimeter]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527145</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12) Students in Ms. Luther's third grade math class show what they know on their area and perimeter test!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:44:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lessons in Stem Class]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1527076</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/12)Stem students learned about illusions and how to make them. Students learned how to follow and build while using a schematic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:04:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drug Free Starts With Me!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1525177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[(11/8)The following classrooms won our Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest last week! 
First Place: Mrs. Cortes' Homeroom
Second Place: Mrs. Holliday's Homeroom
Third Place: Ms. Lewis' Homeroom
The first place teacher won lunch off campus with a friend! First place classroom won breakfast! Second and third place winners received goody bags! Congratulations!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:16:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1524152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week! These students possess the characteristics of a true Warrior!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:55:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1523539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to LeShae Collums and Allison Clingan for recently receiving their Master's Degree!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:26:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DTC Teachers Participate in Data Meetings]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1522329</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teachers at DTC work through student data to help students achieve their personal best. Click the link below for the full story.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:42:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October Teachers of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1522319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DTC Leadership Committee presented the following staff members with a gift for being voted Teachers of the Month by their peers:
3rd Grade: Sarah Burrell
4th Grade: Anah Lewis
Specials: Sandra Williams & Brandi Chrestman]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:27:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sweet Times in Math Class (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Marquis' students practiced area and perimeter using Tootsie Rolls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:23:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week 2021 (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at DTC pledge to be Drug Free!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:26:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[$10.00 a Bone (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520148</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Bishop teaches PE students all about their bodies in this fun, learning game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:40:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Book Fair Success! (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks so much to everyone who shopped at the book fair last week! It was a huge success!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:34:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Art Teacher is Weird! (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520120</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students use trade book for artistic inspiration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:28:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars! (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1520112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week. They showed characteristics of a true Warrior. We are so proud of them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:21:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Scavenger Hunt (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1518106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students discover facts about light energy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:38:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Patch Fun (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Holliday's class visits Wise Farms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:55:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shake Out. Don't Freak Out! (10/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D.T. Cox participated in the Great American Shake Out last Thursday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:28:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Math Centers]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1517199</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Participating in learning centers is a fun way to practice skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:12:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars (10/22)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1516540</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our Weekly Rockstars! These students possess characteristics of a true Warrior!! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:15:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun Times in STEM]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515865</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in STEM participate in a wide array of learning activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:05:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Play Practice (10/22)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515839</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a part of story elements practice, Mrs. Cortes' students perform plays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Creations (10/22)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Spicer's students get creative while practicing their standards!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:07:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[It's a Mystery! (10/22)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1515768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Lewis' class practices point of view.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:39:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1513157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drug Free Looks Like Me!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Creations (10/15)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1511846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students create furniture in STEM class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:26:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Socktober! (9/29)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1500819</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[UFO Students participate in sock drive. Click the link to learn more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:11:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Positive Office Referrals (10/15)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1512192</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are super proud of the following students for showing characteristics of a true Warrior this week!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:57:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Night at the Book Fair!! (10/15)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1511852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DT Cox will host a family shopping event Thursday evening!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:31:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lions, Tigers, and Books....OH MY!!!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!!
October 15-22, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:39:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hometown Heroes! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504544</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[3rd and 4th grade Gifted students present Hometown Hero projects.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:20:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Phonics with Pop-Its! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Chrestman's students find a fun way to review Phonics skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:18:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science Experiments (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504536</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Cortes' students conduct several experiments during science class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Arctic Challenge! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stem students learn about insulators and conductors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:21:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun with Pop-It's! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504517</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students use Pop-It's to reinforce multiplication skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:19:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Plants, Plants, Plants! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504481</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Chrestman's students complete plant study.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:18:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!! (10/7)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1507920</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following students received positive office referrals this week! We are super proud of them!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spiral Review (10/1)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students review skills taught first nine weeks.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:25:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Fun! (10/1)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DTC had a great time this week celebrating Homecoming!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:03:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504551</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for showing characteristics of a true Warrior! We are super proud of you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:09:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Water Cycle Fun! (9/30)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1504524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Collums' science class study the water cycle.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:32:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Case Benchmark Testing Next Week! (9/27)]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1503326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DT Cox students will take Case benchmark tests October 5th & 6th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:16:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enjoying the Beautiful Weather!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1500663</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Marquis' students study division outdoors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:58:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1500631</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to this week's Weekly Rockstars! We are super proud of the Warrior characteristics you've shown this week!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:16:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Dress Up Days!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1499204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DTC will celebrate Homecoming Week September 27th-October 1st.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:35:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Structures Presentations]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1497773</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Ms. Lewis' class create Google Slides to review text structures.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:43:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kahoot!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1497765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Burrell comes up with fun ways to review for tests.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:38:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dictionary Skills]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1496149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students practice using a dictionary in Library.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:27:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Creating Origami]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1494666</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Owen's students apply what they know about technical texts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:14:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Text Structure Review]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1494546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Lewis' class reviewed skills through centers]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1496652</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week! We are so proud of you!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:47:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technical Text Project]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492738</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Spicer's students construct models.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:58:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Honoring First Responders]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492690</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After a study of Patriot Day (9/11), Mrs. McLaughlin's students decorate bags to honor first responders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:49:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Freckle Juice!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Chrestman makes Freckle Juice for her students]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:40:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Holliday's students practice letter recognition and counting money.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Practice Makes Perfect!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492619</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Owen uses Warrior extension time for extra practice!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:33:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1492612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following students for receiving Positive Office Referrals this week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Basketball Fundamentals]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1491909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Bishop shows her P.E. students all about the game!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:58:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Picture Day]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1490277</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Pictures will be Tuesday, September 14th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:19:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Marble Roller Coasters]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1489200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Owen's 4th graders conduct science experiment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:50:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Art Lessons]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1488395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Mrs. Stanford’s art class participated in peer critiques.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:47:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly Rockstars!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1489185</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teachers are always on the lookout for students who show the characteristics of a true Warrior!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:05:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Giraffe Study]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1488227</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Vineyard's Gifted students participate in many activities during their study of giraffes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:26:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Fun]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1488216</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[STEM students participate in many different projects this week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:10:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gifted Outcomes-Creativity]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1487874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Third grade UFO students use their creativity during their giraffe study.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:23:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Police Dog Visits]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1487798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Officer Zach and his police dog, Officer Diesel visit Mrs. Cortes' third graders.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:23:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reunited!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1484709</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Luther visits with her former students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:12:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fun times at DTC!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1484288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at these students having fun the first few weeks of school!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:42:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Exploring Earth's Layers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Rowland's 3rd graders worked together to complete a project about the layers of the Earth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:29:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UFO Students Begin Research Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Who knew giraffes were such interesting creatures?! Third grade UFO students are learning all about them!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:01:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mini Cheer Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The PHS cheer squad is excited  to host "Mini Cheer Camp." Participants will join PHS and PJHS Cheerleaders during practice on Sept. 7-9 from 3:30-5:30 and will perform their dance before the football game on Sept. 10.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:51:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Skyscraper Challenge]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students use their creativity to build gigantic skyscrapers!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:11:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fourth Grade Happenings!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Lewis' class had a great first week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Under Construction!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stem class builds tables using only newspaper and tape.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:04:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Digital Citizenship Web of Knowledge]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students learn about each other during this fun ice breaker!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:43:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rounding Reinforcement]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Burrell finds a fun way to review rounding.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:41:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paper Chain Challenge!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. McLaughlin's students compete to create the longest paper chain.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:44:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hopping Into The 2021 School Year!!]]></title>
				<link>http://dtc.pontotoc.school/apps/news/article/1476996</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Bishop teaches PE classes new games!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:44:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4th Graders Use Scientific Method]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Clingan's 4th graders perform M&M experiment using the Scientific Method]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:45:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet UFO's New Class Pets!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meet Cookies and Cream!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:45:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ESSER III: American Rescue Plan: Needs Assessment Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc City School District is in the planning/budgeting phase with regards to  ESSER III allocations. This is the third COVID Relief allocation from the federal government. The district will follow all federal guidelines for these funds. 

This funding may only be spent on COVID related issues. The funds will focus on learning loss, health and safety, social distancing and other factors directly related to student learning and achievement. 

The survey will close August 13, 2021.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:06:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Parent Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pontotoc Junior High Auditorium Aug 2 5:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual School Information]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
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