DES NOVEMBER READING CHALLENGE!
The November reading challenge has began, forms have been distributed to all classes and either went home today or will go home tomorrow with students. The goal of the challenge is for you and your child/children to read together for at least 20 minutes a day. Each child can read to parents/family members/friends or you can read to your child. If the child is reading the book it can count for both the reading challenge and their AR book goal (Grades 2-5). If a parent does a read aloud, it will count for just the Home Reading Challenge.
Daily reading has many benefits for children. Reading boosts cognitive skills, expands vocabulary, enhances critical thinking, and helps develop concentration and memory.
To participate you can either enter your daily reading digitally online through the link below, or you may fill out the paper log that was sent home and return it on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026. You may enter once a day online PER DES STUDENT or you may turn in one log for each student (example - if you have two students at DES you would do two online entries a day or turn in two reading logs).
Please choose only one option during the month, either submit digitally or track on the paper log, but not both.
At the end of the challenge we will have a drawing for a Family Fun Basket with a book, the corresponding movie and more!
Students who read a minimum of 15 times for the month of November will get to attend a Hot Cocoa Party with Santa Claus in December!
If you have any questions call DES at 870-946-4651.
HAPPY READING!!!
Reading Challenge Daily Submission Online Form Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEcv4ZrjvksMXwFYJgCSFxzj0ncGJtTALKNTNLRv4trLAcuA/viewform
The November reading challenge has began, forms have been distributed to all classes and either went home today or will go home tomorrow with students. The goal of the challenge is for you and your child/children to read together for at least 20 minutes a day. Each child can read to parents/family members/friends or you can read to your child. If the child is reading the book it can count for both the reading challenge and their AR book goal (Grades 2-5). If a parent does a read aloud, it will count for just the Home Reading Challenge.
Daily reading has many benefits for children. Reading boosts cognitive skills, expands vocabulary, enhances critical thinking, and helps develop concentration and memory.
To participate you can either enter your daily reading digitally online through the link below, or you may fill out the paper log that was sent home and return it on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026. You may enter once a day online PER DES STUDENT or you may turn in one log for each student (example - if you have two students at DES you would do two online entries a day or turn in two reading logs).
Please choose only one option during the month, either submit digitally or track on the paper log, but not both.
At the end of the challenge we will have a drawing for a Family Fun Basket with a book, the corresponding movie and more!
Students who read a minimum of 15 times for the month of November will get to attend a Hot Cocoa Party with Santa Claus in December!
If you have any questions call DES at 870-946-4651.
HAPPY READING!!!
Reading Challenge Daily Submission Online Form Link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEcv4ZrjvksMXwFYJgCSFxzj0ncGJtTALKNTNLRv4trLAcuA/viewform
November Events at DES
November 11th - 4th Grade Veterans Day Musical - 1:30 pm
November 16th - 20th - 5th Grade Hunters Ed - be looking out for information coming home soon!
November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break
November 11th - 4th Grade Veterans Day Musical - 1:30 pm
November 16th - 20th - 5th Grade Hunters Ed - be looking out for information coming home soon!
November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break
Miss Leah’s class was spot-on for Disney Day during Homecoming Week! 🐶🐾 We dressed up as the cutest little crew of 101 Dalmatians and carried our theme into a fun-filled day of learning!
📚 Reading: We read 101 Dalmatians and discussed the setting, characters, author’s purpose, and sequence of events in the story.
✏️ Writing: We completed a step-by-step directed drawing of a Dalmatian! Our little artists followed along to create their own dogs and then wrote a sentence about their furry friends! 🐶🎨
🔢 Math: We put our Dalmatian counters to work as we solved two math word problems! 🐾
❤️ From reading and writing to counting spots, our little Dalmatians were busy learning all day!
We had a PAW-sitively wonderful day! 🐾🐶❤️🖤
#DisneyDay #101Dalmatians #HomecomingWeek #KindergartenFun #LearningIsFun
📚 Reading: We read 101 Dalmatians and discussed the setting, characters, author’s purpose, and sequence of events in the story.
✏️ Writing: We completed a step-by-step directed drawing of a Dalmatian! Our little artists followed along to create their own dogs and then wrote a sentence about their furry friends! 🐶🎨
🔢 Math: We put our Dalmatian counters to work as we solved two math word problems! 🐾
❤️ From reading and writing to counting spots, our little Dalmatians were busy learning all day!
We had a PAW-sitively wonderful day! 🐾🐶❤️🖤
#DisneyDay #101Dalmatians #HomecomingWeek #KindergartenFun #LearningIsFun
Congratulations to our October 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 October Dragons of Greatness!
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 October Dragons of Greatness!
The DeWitt Chamber invites all students to come Trick or Treat on the square!
DES Fall Parties are today!
Pre-K - 11:45 am - Classrooms
Kindergarten - 11:30 am - Classrooms
1st Grade - 12:15 pm - Classrooms
2nd Grade - 12:45 pm - Classrooms
3rd Grade - 1:45 pm - Classrooms
4th Grade - 1:00 pm - Cafeteria
5th Grade - 1:30 pm - Cafeteria
Pre-K - 11:45 am - Classrooms
Kindergarten - 11:30 am - Classrooms
1st Grade - 12:15 pm - Classrooms
2nd Grade - 12:45 pm - Classrooms
3rd Grade - 1:45 pm - Classrooms
4th Grade - 1:00 pm - Cafeteria
5th Grade - 1:30 pm - Cafeteria
The DeWitt Band Parents will have Homecoming ribbons for sale tomorrow at DES. The ribbons will be $2 each. They will have 100 ribbons to sell and will be selling them in Mrs. Meagan's classroom at 7:45 am before school starts tomorrow. Please bring exact change if possible.
The DeWitt School District is seeking an assistant teacher for the DeWitt ABC Preschool Program. Job responsibilities include: educational instruction, playground and classroom supervision, documentation and report preparation and parent engagement. Qualified applicants must have a Child Development Associate certification (CDA) or an Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education. Applicants must also pass a background check and must also pass the Arkansas Paraprofessional Exam.
Please contact carrieashcraft@dewittdragons.net for more information. Applications can be picked up at DeWitt School District Administration Office, DeWitt Elementary School or found online at https://www.dewittdragons.net/page/employment
Please contact carrieashcraft@dewittdragons.net for more information. Applications can be picked up at DeWitt School District Administration Office, DeWitt Elementary School or found online at https://www.dewittdragons.net/page/employment
Don't forget, Homecoming Dress Up Days start tomorrow!
Dress up days are as follows:
Tuesday October 20th - Class Color Day - Wear your class color from head to toe! (refer to the graphic for your students homeroom class color)
Wednesday October 21st - Disney Day - Break out your favorite Disney inspired outfit and bring a little magic to the halls! NO MASKS
Thursday October 22nd - Decade Day - Pick your favorite decade and dress to represent it!
Friday October 23rd - Blue & Gold Day - Show your dragon Pride and wear blue and gold from head to toe!
Dress up days are as follows:
Tuesday October 20th - Class Color Day - Wear your class color from head to toe! (refer to the graphic for your students homeroom class color)
Wednesday October 21st - Disney Day - Break out your favorite Disney inspired outfit and bring a little magic to the halls! NO MASKS
Thursday October 22nd - Decade Day - Pick your favorite decade and dress to represent it!
Friday October 23rd - Blue & Gold Day - Show your dragon Pride and wear blue and gold from head to toe!
Red Ribbon Week is coming soon!
Learning to read is a journey, and every child develops reading skills at their own pace. For children who find reading challenging, the support they receive at home can make a meaningful difference. There are simple, practical ways families can build reading skills and confidence at home while reinforcing skills taught in interventions, such as Take Flight.
Our goal is to make reading practice feel encouraging, manageable and positive– because EVERY small step forward is worth celebrating!
Our goal is to make reading practice feel encouraging, manageable and positive– because EVERY small step forward is worth celebrating!
September was an amazing start to our Monthly Home Reading Challenges!
During September we had 1,586 entries which is equal to 31, 720 minutes of reading or 529 Hours or 22 days of reading!
The goal of the home reading challenge is to read at home at least 20 minutes a day.
Students that logged at least 12 days of reading at home participated in a Snow Cone Party on Monday!
Just watch this video to see all of their smiling faces! https://youtu.be/qW2Qv6jPwz0
During September we had 1,586 entries which is equal to 31, 720 minutes of reading or 529 Hours or 22 days of reading!
The goal of the home reading challenge is to read at home at least 20 minutes a day.
Students that logged at least 12 days of reading at home participated in a Snow Cone Party on Monday!
Just watch this video to see all of their smiling faces! https://youtu.be/qW2Qv6jPwz0
Don't forget, Early Release and Parent Teacher Conferences at DES are tomorrow, Thursday October 14, 2026!
Early Release Times:
All Car Riders - 1:06pm
All Bus Riders - 1:22pm
Parent Teacher Conference Times:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Early Release Times:
All Car Riders - 1:06pm
All Bus Riders - 1:22pm
Parent Teacher Conference Times:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
The DES ABC Preschool is having their annual Biscuits with Buddies breakfast in the cafeteria on October 29th, 2026 from 8:15- 8:45. Buddies can park on the blacktop area by the cafeteria.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Carrie Ashcraft at 870-946-4651
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Carrie Ashcraft at 870-946-4651
We had such a fun visit from our Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officers, Troy Faughn and Gage Gustavus.
Our preschoolers loved getting an up-close look at their boat and learning a little more about what they do. Of course, one of the biggest highlights was meeting Lainey, their sweet four-legged partner.
A big thank you to our AGFC officers for taking the time to visit with our kiddos and make their day extra special!
Our preschoolers loved getting an up-close look at their boat and learning a little more about what they do. Of course, one of the biggest highlights was meeting Lainey, their sweet four-legged partner.
A big thank you to our AGFC officers for taking the time to visit with our kiddos and make their day extra special!
Lemonade on the Lawn
We are so excited to welcome our Grandfriends to DES for a special time with our students!
Parking & Arrival Information:
Grandfriends may park in the front parking lot or on the blacktop area. Upon arrival, all Grandfriends should report to the cafeteria.
Students will be brought through the cafeteria to meet their special Grandfriend. Once everyone is together, they can grab some lemonade and a cookie before heading outside to the playground to enjoy some sunshine and quality time together!
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
Grandfriends Day Schedule
Kindergarten: 11:00–11:25 a.m.
1st Grade: 1:50–2:15 p.m.
2nd Grade: 1:25–1:50 p.m.
3rd Grade: 2:20–2:45 p.m.
4th Grade: 2:30–2:55 p.m.
5th Grade: 1:00–1:20 p.m.
We are so excited to welcome our Grandfriends to DES for a special time with our students!
Parking & Arrival Information:
Grandfriends may park in the front parking lot or on the blacktop area. Upon arrival, all Grandfriends should report to the cafeteria.
Students will be brought through the cafeteria to meet their special Grandfriend. Once everyone is together, they can grab some lemonade and a cookie before heading outside to the playground to enjoy some sunshine and quality time together!
Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
Grandfriends Day Schedule
Kindergarten: 11:00–11:25 a.m.
1st Grade: 1:50–2:15 p.m.
2nd Grade: 1:25–1:50 p.m.
3rd Grade: 2:20–2:45 p.m.
4th Grade: 2:30–2:55 p.m.
5th Grade: 1:00–1:20 p.m.
DeWitt Elementary School Parent Teacher Conferences are this week!
Thursday October 15, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 6:00pm.
Early Release for all students will be at the following times:
Car Riders - 1:05 PM
Bus Riders - 1:22 PM
Thursday October 15, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 6:00pm.
Early Release for all students will be at the following times:
Car Riders - 1:05 PM
Bus Riders - 1:22 PM
Homecoming Week at DES is NEXT Week, Tuesday October 20th - Friday October 23rd.
Dress up days are as follows:
Tuesday October 20th - Class Color Day - Wear your class color from head to toe! (refer to the graphic for your students homeroom class color)
Wednesday October 21st - Disney Day - Break out your favorite Disney inspired outfit and bring a little magic to the halls! NO MASKS
Thursday October 22nd - Decade Day - Pick your favorite decade and dress to represent it!
Friday October 23rd - Blue & Gold Day - Show your dragon Pride and wear blue and gold from head to toe!
Dress up days are as follows:
Tuesday October 20th - Class Color Day - Wear your class color from head to toe! (refer to the graphic for your students homeroom class color)
Wednesday October 21st - Disney Day - Break out your favorite Disney inspired outfit and bring a little magic to the halls! NO MASKS
Thursday October 22nd - Decade Day - Pick your favorite decade and dress to represent it!
Friday October 23rd - Blue & Gold Day - Show your dragon Pride and wear blue and gold from head to toe!
Congratulations to our September Reading Challenge winner! We are so proud of you! We can't wait to see who wins the October Reading Challenge!
Tomorrow, Mrs Lindsay will have a limited number of pink out ribbons for sale in the DES Office starting at 7:45am. The ribbons will be $2 each and will be limited to 1 per person. Please send exact change.
Sales benefit the DeWitt Band Parents Association.
