First Grade began their digital citizenship lessons with Mrs. Clough today. We talked about the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful online.
Good luck to our girls basketball team as they travel to St. Andrew tonight. Due to capacity limits, they are not allowing visiting fans. They will live stream the game on the schools Facebook page. First game starts at 5:30.
Live stream link:
https://www.facebook.com/SaintAndrewSchool
Mrs. Clough will be teaching Digital Citizenship lessons with each class over the next couple months. Today Kindergarten had their first lesson. We discussed media balance, and how to find a happy balance between our online and offline activities. Check out the family activity below. I'm sure we can all work on having more media balance!
In honor of Founder’s Day, Jr. High Beta Club handed out thank you cards & doughnuts to all staff today to thank them for their service to our school and community!
6th Grade History class is working on creating paper mache canopic jars from ancient Egypt. They are looking great so far!
Good luck to our boys and girls basketball teams as they begin their seasons this evening. The girls will be traveling to Adams, while the boys will play Adams at home. Game times are 5:30.
Here are a few guidelines to remember if you are planning to attend basketball games at DeSoto Grade School this year:
1. Masks are required for anyone age 2 and older.
2. Please maintain physical distancing to the best extent possible.
3. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the game.
Thank you and Go Rangers!
Steve Mayerhofer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: DeSoto Grade School Board Meeting (Public View)
Time: Oct 25, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93352054337?pwd=cVZtL0FETE10S3hVT3RDaXlnNXRQQT09
Meeting ID: 933 5205 4337
Passcode: ak00zS
8th grade students got to enjoy the beautiful weather today while reviewing for their upcoming constitution test.
DeSoto Grade School is seeking applicants for the following positions:
1. Part-Time Bus Driver
2. Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and qualifications by November 19, 2021 to Dr. Steve Mayerhofer: smayerhofer@desoto86.org, or contact the office, 618-867-2317.
DeSoto Grade School conducted a severe weather drill today. Students and staff did an excellent job of practicing our severe weather procedures.
It's almost basektball season! Orders are due by October 14. Please see Coach Watts if you have any questions.
Mr. Mayerhofer joined 3rd and 4th grade for lunch yesterday!
Below please find the link to tonight's board meeting.
Regular Board Meeting Link
Monday, September 27 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rsv-qjvq-scw
The railroad tracks by the four way will be closed: September 27, 28 and 29. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather this weekend! Go Rangers!
Good luck to our Lady Rangers as they play for a regional championship tonight! Game time is 4:30 in Vergennes (Elverado). Go Rangers!
Good luck to our Lady Rangers softball team as they compete in the semi-final of the regional tournament! They will play Unity Christian at 4:30 at Elverado. Good luck!
Today DeSoto Grade School conducted an intruder drill in cooperation with the Jackson County Sheriff's office. The drill has concluded and students and staff did a wonderful job with the drill.
The regional softball game for today against St. Andrew will now be played at Elverado's field in Vergennes. Same game time of 4:30. Good luck Lady Rangers!
Thank you to Kent for all your hard work hanging all of our new guitars!
The regional softball game for today as been postponed. It has been moved to tomorrow, 9/22, at 4:30.