DeWitt Elementary School

DES February Reading Challenge!

It's February and we LOVE reading at DES!

Once again this month, you can either log all of your entries online by following the reading log link, or you can download and print the reading challenge log that will also be attached below.

This month ALL STUDENTS who read at home 12 DAYS OR MORE will be treated to a snow cone party! ((You may enter a total of 28 entries which is equal to one per day. Since we just published the form you can enter any time you have read at home since Feb 1 through today, February 6)

Reminder: If you enter a day online, please don't enter that same date on a paper log. You can use both online and paper, but a date cannot count twice.

The three classes with THE MOST PARTICIPATION will receive a popcorn and coke party for the whole class!

ONE student name will be drawn to win the monthly prize basket.

The online log can easily be accessed by phone or computer - follow this link for the online tracking log:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzc60py5pOnms0mm-6Z6nNlwkCoEPkYixifTdDAtx2zu8_nw/viewform

If you like to have a paper log, follow this link to access the Printable PDF:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T7jGseb-8YLmq6HvKJx3TC0STNFEp9v9/view?usp=drive_link

If you have any questions or need help accessing the reading log, you may call the DES Office at 870-946-4651 or come and visit the DES Office in person.

Happy February Reading!

DES students use Accelerated Reader to practice fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. The students have daily opportunities to read independently at school and/or at home to increase their knowledge. Here are some statistics from this school year:

Mrs. Mallory’s first graders have been working hard on learning about place value in 2 and 3 digit numbers, arranging numbers in the correct order, and comparing numbers to make true number sentences. To make our lesson on comparing numbers more fun and hands on, students were partnered up to build number sentences using their bodies to create greater than, less than, or equal-to symbols. We even had to throw in a 6-7 move… because, is math even fun anymore if you can’t use the numbers SIX SEVVVVEN?!

To celebrate Kindness Week, the young artists of DeWitt Elementary created artwork and bookmarks for students in Dnipro, Ukraine. By partnering with the Bentonville-based non-profit organization “Hugs From Friends”, DES artwork will be sent along with care packages to students impacted by war.

DES students were able to hear Ukrainian students speak in their own language about how much they appreciate support. The class discussed ways in which acts of kindness affect those around us and can also help people in faraway places.

To step into the classroom and hear from the Ukrainian students, follow this link:

https://youtu.be/w3djqzkIn0I?si=eCpEKCTvj9LJtWw_

DES Class Pictures are tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Pictures can ONLY be ordered online. Do not bring cash or check on picture day. Please scan the QR code or follow this link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001345538 To place your order BEFORE picture day. Bowden School Photography will be taking the pictures.

Our DES February Reading Challenge is still going on and there is plenty of time to help your students class win a popcorn party! You can either log all of your entries online by following the reading log link, or you can download and print the reading challenge log that will also be attached below. This month ALL STUDENTS who read at home 12 DAYS OR MORE will be treated to a snow cone party! (You may enter a total of 28 entries which is equal to one per day. Reminder: If you enter a day online, please don't enter that same date on a paper log. You can use both online and paper, but a date cannot count twice. The three classes with THE MOST PARTICIPATION will receive a popcorn and coke party for the whole class! ONE student name will be drawn to win the monthly prize basket. The online log can easily be accessed by phone or computer - follow this link for the online tracking log: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzc60py5pOnms0mm-6Z6nNlwkCoEPkYixifTdDAtx2zu8_nw/viewform If you like to have a paper log, follow this link to access the Printable PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T7jGseb-8YLmq6HvKJx3TC0STNFEp9v9/view?usp=drive_link If you have any questions or need help accessing the reading log, you may call the DES Office at 870-946-4651 or come and visit the DES Office in person. Happy February Reading!

Learning in Action!

Recently, in Miss. Zoe’s Kindergarten class students worked in small groups to practice CVC (constant-vowel-constant) words in a fun and engaging way! Each group had picture cards. Students picked a card, identified what the picture was, and then wrote the CVC word on their whiteboards using their markers and erasers.

This activity helped students practice encoding - turning sounds into written words - while building confidence in early reading and writing skills. It is wonderful to see them thinking carefully, sounding out words, and supporting one another as they learn.

Happy National School Resource Officer Day to our own SRO Randy Bateman. We thank you for your dedication to our schools, our students, and our community Mr. Randy.

Following a recent winter storm that caused over a week of school closures, students in Mrs. Heather’s 2nd Grade Library classes read the book Blizzard by John Rocco. In addition to enjoying the book students expressed their creativity by crafting snowflakes.

We are so proud of our 5th grade students for creating their solar system projects! Through this work in Mrs. Trenka's science class, students explored the Arkansas 5th grade science standards by modeling the solar system and showing how the Earth, the Sun, and other planets move in predictable patterns. These projects demonstrate their understanding of how objects in space relate to one another and help explain day, night, and seasonal patterns we experience on Earth. The creativity, effort, and scientific thinking our students have shown is incredible, and their hard work truly shines in every project they’ve created. 🌍🚀

We are so proud of our 5th grade students for creating their solar system projects! Through this work in Mrs. Trenka's science class, students explored the Arkansas 5th grade science standards by modeling the solar system and showing how the Earth, the Sun, and other planets move in predictable patterns. These projects demonstrate their understanding of how objects in space relate to one another and help explain day, night, and seasonal patterns we experience on Earth. The creativity, effort, and scientific thinking our students have shown is incredible, and their hard work truly shines in every project they’ve created. 🌍🚀

There will be NO SCHOOL at DES on Friday February 13th and Monday February 16th in honor of Presidents Day. Classes will resume at regularly scheduled time on Tuesday February 17th, 2026.

Mrs. Jessica & Mrs. Hanna’s Prek class has been busy studying about tools. The students have learned about different tools, both large & small, and how they can make a task easier. They used a tool to help pull their friends along with writing tools. We then used some kitchen tools to make homemade tortillas and added some cheese to make a yummy snack!

DES Valentine Parties - Thursday February 12, 2026

Pre - K-1:45
K- 1:00
1st- 12:15
2nd- 12:45
3rd- 1:15
4th- 1:15 in the cafeteria
5th- 12:30 in the cafeteria

Congratulations to our January Reading Challenge Basket Winner!!!

Our January Reading Challenge Stats are AWESOME!

We had 901 Entries = 18, 020 Minutes = 300+ Hours read at home!

We had 44 students read at home 12 or more times and earned a Snow Cone Party!

3 Classes earned a Popcorn Party!

We encourage EVERYONE to participate in our February Reading Challenge. Wouldn't it be awesome to DOUBLE THE STATS in February!

DEWITT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DeWitt ABC Preschool Program


Open enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year for the DeWitt ABC Preschool Program program will begin February 17, 2026 and will remain open until all spots are filled. Applications will be available for children who are 3 or 4 years old by August 1, 2026 with first priority given to incoming 4 year old students. Please stop by DeWitt Elementary School for an application. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Carrie Ashcraft at carrieashcraft@dewittdragons.net

Congratulations to our January 2026 Dragons of Greatness at DES! The students selected each month for Dragons of Greatness exhibit these characteristics:

D - Dependable
R - Responsible
A - Acts of Kindness
G - Good Friend
O - Outstanding Work
N - Nice to Others
S - Star Student

Congratulations to our January Dragons of Greatness!

Recently in Ms. Jody's STEM Class, 3rd-5th grade students studied gravity, lift, thrust, and drag when building and flying paper airplanes. They studied balanced and unbalanced forces and held a competition for the plane that flew the greatest distance.


Kindergarten-2nd grade students studied five movements. Straight line, zigzag, back and forth, up and down, and round and round were the movements used. Students then created a town map with roads that represented each movement. They then used cars to illustrate those movements on their maps.