DeSoto Grade School

📚✨ Our 6th grade students read an AR book, chose their favorite character, and then gave oral book reports while portraying those characters. It was a fun and creative way to bring their stories to life and build confidence in public speaking!

#6thGrade #ARReading #BookReports #CreativeLearning

🎉👏 Congratulations to Jacob for earning our very first Toe Token in PE for the 25-26 school year!

Great job showing effort—keep up the fantastic work!

#ProudMoment #ToeTokenWinner #PE

Save the date for our Family Picnic Day! We had a great turn out last year and we can not wait to do the same again this year! Hand outs will be going home with students in their folders, so be on the look out! If you have any questions, please contact the office.

🌟 Teamwork in action! 🌟 Some of our students jumped in to help LEL Operations install brand-new playground equipment yesterday. 👷‍♂️🛝 Their hard work and teamwork will make recess even more fun for everyone! 🎉

🎉 Our Jr. Beta officers had a fantastic trip to Cape Girardeau! They placed in three events — Collaboration Connection, Beta Blitz, and Project Proposal — which qualifies them for the National Convention in Nashville, TN this summer. 🏆✨ We’re so proud of their hard work and leadership!

🍎🥧 On Tuesday, our 2nd graders enjoyed reading Amelia Bedelia's First Apple Pie and capped off the fun by tasting some delicious apple pie themselves!

Thanks to Makenna for capturing these wonderful candid moments.

A sweet day of reading and treats! 📚✨

#2ndGradeFun #AmeliaBedelia #ApplePieDay #SweetLearning

⏰ Reminder: Early Dismissal This Wednesday at 2:15 PM ⏰

Please note, dismissal will be at 2:15 PM this Wednesday (9/24) due to teacher PLC meetings.

Please plan accordingly and thank you for your understanding and support!

#EarlyDismissal #TeacherCollaboration #SchoolReminder

⚾ Game Venue Change for Baseball! ⚾

Our regional baseball game for today has been moved to Oasis Sports Complex in Marion on Field B1.

⏰ Game time will still be 4:30, however the bus time is now 3:30 PM.

Please remember:
✅ No metal cleats allowed
✅ No sunflower seeds

Good luck Rangers!

Your child is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on September 29-October 2! Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desotoelementaryschool, where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

📢🧺 Laundry Soap Fundraiser Reminder! 🧺📢


PTO's Laundry Soap Fundraiser orders are due by Friday, September 19th!

✅ Please turn in your completed order forms along with money to your teacher by the deadline.

🍦 The class that raises the most money will win a fun Ice Cream Sundae Party! 🎉


If you still need to place an order, please reach out to any participating student — there’s still time to support!

📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences Coming Up! 📢

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 18 and Thursday, September 25, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress.

📝 Sign up now to reserve your spot:
https://signup.com/go/rsuAAMf

We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year!

#ParentTeacherConference #StayConnected #TeamworkForSuccess

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 29 - October 2 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/desotoelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs

⚾🥎 8th Grade Baseball & Softball Recognition Night! 🥎⚾

Join us as we celebrate the dedication, teamwork, and achievements of our 8th grade baseball and softball players! It’s a special evening to honor their hard work on and off the field.

#8thGradeRecognition #BaseballAndSoftballStars #Teamwork #ProudSchoolCommunity

🧼✨ Healthy Habits in Action! ✨🧼 Miss McWhorter’s 4th Grade Class enjoyed a special presentation from the Jackson County Health Department this week! Students learned about the importance of good hygiene, including why washing your hands with warm water is so important and how quickly germs can spread. Our 4th graders are now hygiene experts and ready to put their healthy habits into practice every day! 👏👐💧

🥗 Fresh, Fun, and Full of Choices! 🥦🍅 Our DGS Salad Bar is open and ready for YOU! 🌟 Students can build their own plates with crisp veggies, colorful toppings, proteins, and dressings—made just the way they like it. ✅ Fresh ingredients every day ✅ A rainbow of healthy choices ✅ Fun way to fuel brains and bodies for learning Let’s eat smart, stay energized, and make healthy eating exciting! 🎉 👉 Encourage your student to stop by the salad bar at lunch and create their own masterpiece. Available Wednesday-Friday to grades 3-8. #HealthyChoices #SchoolSaladBar #FuelForLearning

Have a great weekend!

September Breakfast & Lunch Menus 🍎🥪

We’re excited to share the delicious and nutritious meal options available for September! Here’s what’s on the menu:

Time to Sign Up for Ranger Station! 🛶
See the details below and register soon to secure your spot.
If you need more information or assistance, please contact the school office.

This week in 7th and 8th Grade Math, students jumped into their new units with some engaging, hands-on games!
The 8th graders played Human Transformations on a life-size coordinate plane, exploring translations, rotations, and reflections using their own bodies—making math active and memorable.
Meanwhile, 7th graders enjoyed Integer War, where they worked in teams to add positive and negative number cards. The player with the sum closest to zero won the round!
These fun activities helped students deepen their understanding while fostering teamwork and enthusiasm for math.