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 in time for holiday shopping!
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!
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
The boys game at Adams on Monday 11/22 is going to be rescheduled. We are still working on a date for the makeup game, and will let you know as soon as a date is determined.
The boys will practice on Monday from 3-5 instead.
The girls home game on Monday is still on as scheduled.
The boys and girls games on Thursday, Nov. 18, vs Tamaroa has been cancelled. The boys will practice 3:00-5:00 on Thursday. The girls will not practice.
Good luck to our basketball teams as they compete tonight against Elverado. The boys will be at Elverado, while the girls will play at home. JV game time is 5:30.
Here are a few guidelines to remember if you are planning to attend basketball games at DeSoto Grade School this year:
1. Masks are required for anyone age 2 and older.
2. Please maintain physical distancing to the best extent possible.
3. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the game.
Thank you, and Go Rangers!