Thank you DeWitt Mayor Jimmy Black, DeWitt Chief of Police Steven Bobo and the DeWitt Police Department for greeting our car riders this morning!
First Grade Book Checkout Has Begun!
Our 1st graders were so excited to begin checking out their very own library books after the Labor Day holiday!
Before choosing their first books, our young readers learned an important lesson about taking care of library books.
They listened to the fun story What Happened to Marion’s Book, read by Mrs. Heather, DES Library Media Specialist.
Through Marion’s story, students learned why it is so important to treat library books with care and respect so that everyone can enjoy them. And then came the best part… choosing their very own books to take home!
We loved seeing the smiles, excitement, and enthusiasm as our 1st graders became official library book borrowers!
Happy Reading, First Grade!
Our 1st graders were so excited to begin checking out their very own library books after the Labor Day holiday!
Before choosing their first books, our young readers learned an important lesson about taking care of library books.
They listened to the fun story What Happened to Marion’s Book, read by Mrs. Heather, DES Library Media Specialist.
Through Marion’s story, students learned why it is so important to treat library books with care and respect so that everyone can enjoy them. And then came the best part… choosing their very own books to take home!
We loved seeing the smiles, excitement, and enthusiasm as our 1st graders became official library book borrowers!
Happy Reading, First Grade!
Just a reminder:
DES 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students will take their first Atlas Interim exams September 28th - October 1st, 2026.
To help our students perform their very best, help them go to bed on time to get a good night of rest. Ensure they have a good breakfast at home or at school and make sure your student is on time for school.
Helping our students to be rested, fed, on time and not rushed will give each and every one the best opportunity they can have to do their very best!
DES 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students will take their first Atlas Interim exams September 28th - October 1st, 2026.
To help our students perform their very best, help them go to bed on time to get a good night of rest. Ensure they have a good breakfast at home or at school and make sure your student is on time for school.
Helping our students to be rested, fed, on time and not rushed will give each and every one the best opportunity they can have to do their very best!
Mrs. Makenzie’s 3rd graders had a great time exploring how to Make Blocks Move! Students worked in groups to investigate how they could make blocks move and shared their observations and ideas with one another.
Through hands-on exploration, students practiced collaboration, problem-solving, observation, and scientific thinking while learning that pushes and pulls can make objects move. It was wonderful to see young scientists working together, asking questions, testing ideas, and learning from each other!
Through hands-on exploration, students practiced collaboration, problem-solving, observation, and scientific thinking while learning that pushes and pulls can make objects move. It was wonderful to see young scientists working together, asking questions, testing ideas, and learning from each other!
DES 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students will take their first Atlas Interim exams September 28th - October 1st, 2026.
To help our students perform their very best, help them go to bed on time to get a good night of rest. Ensure they have a good breakfast at home or at school and make sure your student is on time for school.
Helping our students to be rested, fed, on time and not rushed will give each and every one the best opportunity they can have to do their very best!
To help our students perform their very best, help them go to bed on time to get a good night of rest. Ensure they have a good breakfast at home or at school and make sure your student is on time for school.
Helping our students to be rested, fed, on time and not rushed will give each and every one the best opportunity they can have to do their very best!
Don't forget, all Camp Dragon applications are due to Mrs. Lindsay by tomorrow, Monday September 21st, 2026.
The DES flu shot clinic will be Wednesday September 30th, 2026, starting at 8:30 am. Forms will be sent home with all students. For students to receive their shot at school they need to return their flu shot packet with all forms in the packet completed.
Completed packets need to be returned to DES by Friday September 25th to assure your student will receive their flu vaccination.
Completed packets need to be returned to DES by Friday September 25th to assure your student will receive their flu vaccination.
In STEM Class, The Mystery Maker Missions are designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on building across all grade levels. While these challenges can be used with any grade, they are organized in a way that gradually increases in difficulty. Challenge 1 begins with a simple task to get students thinking, and each mission that follows adds a new twist, complexity, or constraint. Missions ranged from building something taller than your hand to building something to hold a water bottle three inches off a table using materials from their mystery bags. We had some great projects, a lot of imagination, and tons of fun
Fall at DES means it is time to get ready for Camp Dragon, the annual DES 5th Grade Family Camp Out! The students have started their outdoor unit in PE and information packets and applications for the DES Camp Out were sent home Friday September 4th, 2026.
If your child would like the opportunity to attend the camp out, they need to fill out the application form, both the student and the parent/guardian need to sign it and then the student will return the application to Mrs. Lindsay Beaton at DES. The application form is attached to the information letter.
Please remember, both the student and the parent/guardian need to sign the form. If your student has lost their form, Mrs. Alli will have extra copies, or they can get one in the DES office.
All applications are due to Mrs. Lindsay by Monday September 21st, 2026.
If you have any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Beaton at lbeaton@dewittdragons.net
If your child would like the opportunity to attend the camp out, they need to fill out the application form, both the student and the parent/guardian need to sign it and then the student will return the application to Mrs. Lindsay Beaton at DES. The application form is attached to the information letter.
Please remember, both the student and the parent/guardian need to sign the form. If your student has lost their form, Mrs. Alli will have extra copies, or they can get one in the DES office.
All applications are due to Mrs. Lindsay by Monday September 21st, 2026.
If you have any questions, email Mrs. Lindsay Beaton at lbeaton@dewittdragons.net
We will have early release, tomorrow, September 17th for the Arkansas County Fair Parade:
Car Riders - 1:05 pm
Bus Riders - 1:22 pm
Mrs. JoAnna’s 2nd graders have been working hard on closed syllables, bonus letters, and glued sounds. Students have been learning how to recognize these patterns and use them to help with reading and spelling words.
The students have been using white boards, tile boards, and decodable passages. They have been building words, reading words, and applying what they have learned while reading connected text.
It has been great seeing the students become more confident as they use their phonic skills to decode unfamiliar words and become stronger readers.
The students have been using white boards, tile boards, and decodable passages. They have been building words, reading words, and applying what they have learned while reading connected text.
It has been great seeing the students become more confident as they use their phonic skills to decode unfamiliar words and become stronger readers.
Mrs. Traci's first graders choose happiness each day! We learn, grow, and discover something new while having fun with games and activities. Every day, we build our knowledge and become stronger, more confident learners!
DES Grandparents & Grandfriends, save the date for Lemonade on the Lawn 2026 - Thursday, October 29th, 2026!
More details coming soon!
More details coming soon!
🎵 Hello from the DES Music Room! 🎶
Our students have officially begun rehearsals for our upcoming school musicals! They are highly engaged, working hard, and excited to master their new repertoire.
Please save the dates for our upcoming performances:
🎖️ November 11: Veterans Day Musical – Performed by 4th Grade
🍪 December 4: "Christmas Cookies" Musical – Performed by 2nd Grade
In addition to our program rehearsals, students in grades K-5 have started a global journey learning about music all over the world! Throughout the year, we will explore the unique music, instruments, and traditions from each continent, expanding our cultural awareness through song and dance.
We look forward to sharing our musical journey and showcasing our students' dedication and talent with you soon!
Our students have officially begun rehearsals for our upcoming school musicals! They are highly engaged, working hard, and excited to master their new repertoire.
Please save the dates for our upcoming performances:
🎖️ November 11: Veterans Day Musical – Performed by 4th Grade
🍪 December 4: "Christmas Cookies" Musical – Performed by 2nd Grade
In addition to our program rehearsals, students in grades K-5 have started a global journey learning about music all over the world! Throughout the year, we will explore the unique music, instruments, and traditions from each continent, expanding our cultural awareness through song and dance.
We look forward to sharing our musical journey and showcasing our students' dedication and talent with you soon!
Labor Day September 7th.
No School.
No School.
👟✨ BIG STEPS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE! ✨👟
Starting school is one of the first big steps children take toward becoming more independent. Along the way, they learn so many important skills—not just academic skills, but everyday skills that help them feel confident and capable.
One of those skills? Tying their own shoelaces! 👟
It may seem like a small thing, but learning to tie shoes teaches children to:
💪 Try something on their own
🧠 Follow steps and solve problems
🙌 Practice patience and perseverance
🌟 Build confidence in what they can do
🐰 Try the “Bunny Ears” Method!
1️⃣ Cross the laces and make an X.
2️⃣ Pull one lace underneath and tighten.
3️⃣ Make two “bunny ears” with the laces. 🐰🐰
4️⃣ Cross the bunny ears.
5️⃣ Tuck one ear through the opening.
6️⃣ Pull tight—and you’ve tied your shoes! 🎉
🎥 Practice at home with these kid-friendly videos:
▶️ Twinkl USA – How to Tie Your Shoelaces: Bunny Ears Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3OWntNxos8
▶️ Tying Shoes Using the Bunny Ear Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KcPbhSfBo
❤️ Families, remember: Learning takes time! Encourage your child to try before stepping in to help. A little patience and practice can go a long way toward building independence.
Small skills. Big confidence. BIG steps toward independence! 👟🌟
#GrowingIndependence #LifeSkills #ShoeTying #ElementarySchool #SchoolReady #KidsCanDoIt #BuildingConfidence
Starting school is one of the first big steps children take toward becoming more independent. Along the way, they learn so many important skills—not just academic skills, but everyday skills that help them feel confident and capable.
One of those skills? Tying their own shoelaces! 👟
It may seem like a small thing, but learning to tie shoes teaches children to:
💪 Try something on their own
🧠 Follow steps and solve problems
🙌 Practice patience and perseverance
🌟 Build confidence in what they can do
🐰 Try the “Bunny Ears” Method!
1️⃣ Cross the laces and make an X.
2️⃣ Pull one lace underneath and tighten.
3️⃣ Make two “bunny ears” with the laces. 🐰🐰
4️⃣ Cross the bunny ears.
5️⃣ Tuck one ear through the opening.
6️⃣ Pull tight—and you’ve tied your shoes! 🎉
🎥 Practice at home with these kid-friendly videos:
▶️ Twinkl USA – How to Tie Your Shoelaces: Bunny Ears Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3OWntNxos8
▶️ Tying Shoes Using the Bunny Ear Method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2KcPbhSfBo
❤️ Families, remember: Learning takes time! Encourage your child to try before stepping in to help. A little patience and practice can go a long way toward building independence.
Small skills. Big confidence. BIG steps toward independence! 👟🌟
#GrowingIndependence #LifeSkills #ShoeTying #ElementarySchool #SchoolReady #KidsCanDoIt #BuildingConfidence
This past week in Ms. Leslie’s Kindergarten Class, we learned that being a good friend means being kind, caring, helpful, and willing to share! 💛
We read the story The Rainbow Fish 🐠🌈 and talked about how our choices can make others feel. Then we got creative and made friendship bracelets to remind us that we are all connected! 🧵💖
And of course… we couldn’t talk about friendship without making our very own FRIENDSHIP “SALAD”! 🥗😂💕 We added a little kindness, a sprinkle of sharing, a handful of helping, and LOTS of love! ❤️
The class ended the week with a rainbow fish craft and writing and discovered friendship is something we make together! 🥰
🌟 Kind hearts. Helping hands. Happy friends. 🌟
What a SWEET week in kindergarten! 💕🐠🌈
— Ms. Leslie’s Kindergarten Class 🍎✨
We read the story The Rainbow Fish 🐠🌈 and talked about how our choices can make others feel. Then we got creative and made friendship bracelets to remind us that we are all connected! 🧵💖
And of course… we couldn’t talk about friendship without making our very own FRIENDSHIP “SALAD”! 🥗😂💕 We added a little kindness, a sprinkle of sharing, a handful of helping, and LOTS of love! ❤️
The class ended the week with a rainbow fish craft and writing and discovered friendship is something we make together! 🥰
🌟 Kind hearts. Helping hands. Happy friends. 🌟
What a SWEET week in kindergarten! 💕🐠🌈
— Ms. Leslie’s Kindergarten Class 🍎✨
Just a reminder that we had an important update to our student handbook regarding early checkouts.
Early checkout is permitted between 2:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
After 2:45 p.m., students may not be checked out unless it is an emergency approved by school administration.
This procedure helps us ensure a safe, organized, and efficient dismissal while our staff focuses on getting every student home safely at the end of the day.
We will have early release on September 17th for the Arkansas County Fair Parade:
Car Riders - 1:05 pm
Bus Riders - 1:22 pm
Car Riders - 1:05 pm
Bus Riders - 1:22 pm
September Events at DeWitt Elementary
Sept 7th - No School - Labor Day
Sept 17th - Early Release for Fair Parade
Car Riders - 1:05 pm
Bus Riders - 1:22 pm
Sept 23rd - 4th Grade Outdoors Day (more information home soon)
Sept 30th - DES Flu Clinic
Sept 7th - No School - Labor Day
Sept 17th - Early Release for Fair Parade
Car Riders - 1:05 pm
Bus Riders - 1:22 pm
Sept 23rd - 4th Grade Outdoors Day (more information home soon)
Sept 30th - DES Flu Clinic