School Resumes at DGS: 1. 10. 22. Please see the parent letter for more information: https://5il.co/140em.
The parent letter can also be found on the district's website under new updates.
Due to an increasing number of staff members having to Isolate or Quarantine as a result of COVID-19 we are canceling school on the following days: Thursday, January 6th and Friday January 7th. These will be considered non-attendance days. This cancellation includes the basketball games scheduled on Thursday, January 6th. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and share more information as it becomes available.
Reminder for tomorrow night's ball games (12/16).
The boys games at St. Andrews will not be allowing vising fans due to capacity restrictions. The game will be livestreamed on the St. Andrew Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SaintAndrewSchool.
The girls game at home will be 8th grade recoginition night. We plan to recognize the 8th graders immediately after the JV game. The JV will most likely be only 2 quarters, so please plan to arrive by 5:50 if you are planning to see the 8th grade recognition.
DGS Beta will be sending home their ornaments today with Beta students and individual student orders. Thank you for purchasing an ornament to help us fundraise for State Convention and service projects. Happy Holidays!!
Merry Grinchmas from DGS!!
Tomorrow is "Red and Green Day". So make sure you wear red and green to show your holiday spirit!
Anyone can view the tonight's meeting on the School’s YouTube page at:
DeSoto Grade School YouTube
Should you like to make a public comment, and are unable to attend the meeting (in-person)you may email it to: smayerhofer@desoto86.org.
Athletics update for the week of December 13:
Monday 12/13: Boys basketball game at Adams. 5:30. Bus time 4:15
Tuesday 12/14: Boys basketball game at St. Bruno. 6:00. Bus time
5:00.
The girls game on 12/14 vs Tamaroa has been cancelled.
Thursday 12/16: Boys basketball game at St. Andrew. 5:30.
Girls Basketball game vs St. Andrew at home. 5:30. 8th Grade recognition night for the girls team.
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Currently, (12.6.21) our phones at DeSoto Grade School are not working.
We will have two Parent-Teacher advisory meetings this year:
Meeting #1
When: Wednesday December 8, 2021: 5:00 p.m.
Where: DGS Computer Lab
Meeting #2
April 20th, 2022
7th grade math class took advantage of the 70 degree weather today. We took chalk and our paper outside to complete the assignment! Super fun!
Grades 3-5 are continuing their Digital Citizenship lessons with Mrs. Clough. They have discussed the difference between personal and private information and what is okay to share online. They have also discussed digital footprints, and how it can affect your online reputation for a long time.
Athletics update: The girls basketball game scheduled for this evening (12/2) against Pinckneyville 204 has been cancelled.
Mark your calendars for a festive spririt week starting Monday, December 13!
Grades 3-5 are beginning their Digital Citizenship lessons with Mrs. Clough. The first lesson focuses on media balance. Attached are tips to help kids find balance with their media time.
DGS Fall Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
DeSoto Grade School will dismiss at 2:15 today Tuesday, November 23.
Just a reminder that DeSoto Grade School will dismiss today 11/23 at 2:15 for Thanksgiving break. School will resume on Monday 11/29.
From everyone at DeSoto Grade School, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Just in time for holiday shopping!
The winner will be drawn on February 1st.
Tickets may be purchased through the office, Beta Club members and sponsors, and at home basketball games!
You may view tonight's board meeting by using the link below.
Anyone can view the meeting on the School’s YouTube page at: DeSoto Grade School YouTube