Arrival:
All scholars are to be dropped off each morning at the cafetorium located in the front circle drive of the school. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. We ask that scholars are not left unsupervised before 7:30 a.m.
Dismissal:
Dismissal time for both elementary and middle school is at 3:50 p.m. Due to the COVID-19, our dismissal process begins at 3:35 with hand sanitizing and staggering each grade level to minimize hallway traffic.
Pre-K - 2nd grade, Older Siblings and Daycare-riders are dismissed at the front cafetorium.
3rd - 7th grade are dismissed at the gymnasium, which is on the south end of our building. All scholars are to be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. Parents that, consistently, do not pick their scholars up by 4pm will be invited to a conference with administration.
Car tags have been issued to scholars and parents. Family members that will be picking up your scholar will need a car tag so we can identify who is picking up your scholar. Please contact your scholar's teacher if you need additional tags.
Campus Protocols:
- Families are responsible for transporting students to and from campuses each day.
- Students are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle as all fountains will be not be available for use.
- Students and staff are REQUIRED to wear face mask while on district property.
- All parent conference/meetings will remain virtual.
- No Visitors will be allowed.
Early Pick-Up Procedures:
- For early pick-up - send an email to latarsha.jones@desotoisd.org be sure to include a copy of your DL/ID.
SEL WEEKLY FOCUS:
Social Emotional Learning has become more prevalent now than ever before. It is necessary for each of us to ensure that not only our physical but our mental well-being is managed daily. DeSoto ISD has partnered with Re-Think Ed as a resource for Social Emotional Learning.
The district has provide us with an SEL Scope & Sequence that we will follow throughout the year. Re-Think Ed provides lesson for each grade level for you to embed into your lessons each week and can be accessed through Classlink.
SEL
Emotions are also called feelings - you know, like being happy, mad, or scared. You feel them because of what you see, hear, remember, and do. So, whether you're sad and blue or happy and excited, you can share your feelings with other people by talking about them.
WORD OF THE WEEK:
cantankerous (adjective) - bad tempered and uncooperative
Sentence Use:
Feeding and harnessing the cantankerous mules wasn't exactly the highlight of her day.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy. - E.V. Lucas
New Year's Goal Setting Tips
2. Create goals for different areas of your life
3. Set goals that are realistic and attainable
4. Make goals that are measurable
5. Design goals that can be accomplished with a partner
Child Nutrition Grab N' Go Meals Sites
The Grab N’ Go Sites Remaining Open are:
Amber Terrace DDECA
The Meadows Elementary
DeSoto High School- Freshman Side
Cockrell Hill Elementary
Frank Moates Elementary
Weekend Snacks for Students
In addition to the weekday meals that are currently offered by the district for all students, the DeSoto ISD Chartwells Child Nutrition team has received a grant from the No Kid Hungry program to provide additional weekend snack bags to children.
Click the link below for additional information.
http://www.desotoisd.org/news/what_s_new/child_nutrition_grant_brings_students_snacks
Jan. 25 - 4th Six Weeks Begins - Scholars opting for Campus Based Learning report to campus
Jan. 28 - Report Cards available in Parent Portal
Feb. 1-28 - Black History Month
Feb. 5 - Parent Conferences - Virtual only
Feb. 15 - President's Day - Campus & District Offices Closed
Feb. 18 - Progress reports available in Parent Portal
Mar. 15 - 19 Spring Break