Have you noticed the new flower beds at the front of DES? We think they are beautiful! Next time you see a member of Girl Scout Troop 1313 be sure to thank them for helping make our school beautiful!
Before school started this year, Girl Scout Troop 1313 completely overhauled our front flower beds to create a Perennial Pollinator Flower Bed. Not only do the new flowers make our school look inviting, but they are helping our environment as well!
This project was the Bronze Award Project for Kaden Pace and Kailyn Hickman and they were assisted by their Troop Leaders, Troop Members and Troop Families. This project was also funded by a grant from America's Farmers Grow Communities program. Troop 1313 was nominated by local farmer Jared Holzhauer!
Once again, thank you Troop 1313 for giving our school a beautiful Glow Up!
@AmericasFarmers @GirlScouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
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Don't forget to wear your pink tomorrow! It's PINK OUT DAY at DES!
October Events at DES
October 13th - Pink Out Day
October 18th - First Grade Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 20th - Early Dismissal
1:00 - Car Riders
1:10 - Bus Riders
October 20th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
October 21st - No School
October 21st & 22nd - Camp Dragon (4th & 5th Grade Camp Out)
October 24th - October 28th - Red Ribbon Week
October 24th - Follow Your Dreams, be drug free: Pajama Day
October 25th - Team Up Against Drugs : Jersey Day
October 26th - My future's so bring, I have to wear a cap and shades!: Cap and Sunglasses Day
October 27th - Be a hero, stay drug free: Superhero Day (No Mask Please)
October 28th - Dragons Scare Away Drugs: wear Black & Orange
October 28th - Kindergarten Trip to the Fire Station
October 28th - 5th Grade Musical - 9:00 am in the DES Cafeteria
October 28th - Halloween Parties
Pre-K - 1:30
K - 1:00
1st - 1:00
2nd - 2:00
3rd - 1:00
4th - 1:30 (cafeteria)
5th - 2:00
Parent Teacher Conferences
This morning the PTO will be selling Dragon Tattoos from 7:40 am - 8:00 am in Mrs. Meagan Padgett's room in the 2-3 Hallway. Tattoos will be 50 cents each.
Don’t forget tomorrow is Class Colors Day! Check your students week ahead sheet for their class color.
Don’t forget, tomorrow is Hat Day/Farmer Day at DES!
Don’t forget tomorrow is Pajama Day at DES!
Now that the school year is in full swing we wanted to remind everyone that breakfast is served every morning in the DES Cafeteria for those who wish to eat breakfast.
If your child is a bus rider and they want to eat breakfast, please remind them to go directly to the cafeteria when they get off of the bus to eat breakfast before going to their classroom.
If your child is a car rider, and your child wishes to eat breakfast, please try to drop them off around 7:40 and have them go directly to the cafeteria to eat breakfast before going to their room. Dropping them off around 7:40 will ensure they have enough time to eat and get to their classroom before it is time for classes to begin.
DES in conjunction with the Arkansas County Health Unit will have a Flu Shot Clinic at DES on Wednesday October 5th, 2022. Flu shot forms have been sent home. If you would like your child to receive their flu shot during the clinic at DES, fill out the form and return it to school with your child. If you have any question call the office at 870-946-4651.
Each child that gets a Flu Shot next Wednesday will also receive a FREE Kinsa Smart Thermometer (while supplies last).
Homecoming 2022 Dress Up Days at DES
Monday October 3rd - Pajama Day
Tuesday October 4th - Farmer Day/Hat Day
Wednesday October 5th - Senior Citizen Day
Thursday October 6th - Class Color Day (see your class week ahead sheet)
Friday October 7th - Blue & Gold
There will be road work in front of DeWitt Schools for several days. Please have patience and use extra caution during this time. We appreciate everyone's cooperation!
Scientists in Mrs Teesa’s 4th grade using data to draw conclusions.
On Friday September 23rd, the PTO will be selling Dragon Tattoos from 7:40 am - 8:00 am in Mrs. Meagan Padgett's room in the 2-3 Hallway. Tattoos will be 50 cents each.
Any items collected for this service project can be dropped off in the box outside of Mrs. Meagan Padgett's GT Room. (Drink carries can be like the ones you get from sonic or other fast food restaurants).
Just a reminder to ALL 4th and 5th Graders - DES Camp Out Applications are due to Mrs. Lindsay Beaton by Monday September 26, 2022! All applicants will be notified by Friday October 7th, 2022 if they were or were not selected to attend this years camp out.
Fall at DES means it is time to get ready for the DES 4th & 5th Grade Family Camp Out! The students have started their outdoor unit in PE and information packets and letters about the DES Camp Out went home last week! If your child would like the opportunity to attend the camp out, you will both need to fill out the application form and return it to Mrs. Lindsay Beaton at DES. There is an application form attached to the information letter that needs to be returned for the chance to attend the campout. Please remember, both the student and the parent/guardian need to fill out the form. If you student has lost their form their classroom teacher will have extras or they can get one in the DES office.
If you have any questions email Lindsay Beaton at lbeaton@dewittdragons.net
There has been a menu change for the next few days:
Friday: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Crunchy Cheetos, Lettuce/Pickles, Baked Beans, Berry Fruit Cup
Monday: Dill Chicken Bites, Sidewinder Potatoes, Gold Rush Juice Box, Apple Slices w/ Caramel Dip
Today we will have early release for the Arkansas Country Fair Parade.
All Car Riders will dismiss at 2:00 pm
All Bus Riders will dismiss at 2:10 pm
Just a reminder, if you are coming to one of the Grandparent's Day Breakfasts this week you will need to park in the FRONT parking lot only and come through the front doors. Breakfast will be come and go in the cafeteria from 7:30 - 8:30.
Thursday September 15th - Breakfast with students in 3rd - 5th Grade
Friday September 16th - Breakfast with students in Kindergarten - 2nd Grade.
Just a reminder, if you are coming to one of the Grandparent's Day Breakfasts this week you will need to park in the FRONT parking lot only and come through the front doors. Breakfast will be come and go in the cafeteria from 7:30 - 8:30.
Thursday September 15th - Breakfast with students in 3rd - 5th Grade
Friday September 16th - Breakfast with students in Kindergarten - 2nd Grade.
