Say “hello” to two-way communication in the DeSoto Parish Schools app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email with instructions to sign up and access new features.
Parents, Students, Staff-Don't forget to give a shoutout to someone who made #TheDeSotoDifference this year for you so we can highlight them!
http://www.desotopsb.com/forms/shoutout
Student-Led Parent Teacher Conference Days are Thursday, April 20 (3:30 PM-6:30 PM) and Friday, April 21 (8:00 AM - 12: 00PM). It's important to be informed of your child's progress towards mastery of grade level standards in each content area.
We want hear from you! As we approach the end of the school year, let us know who you want to give a shout-out to for making #TheDeSotoDifference in your school year. Complete this quick form so we can highlight those people.
http://www.desotopsb.com/forms/shoutout
DeSoto Parents, Students, Faculty & Staff-Wishing everyone a fantastic Winter Break, February 20-24. We will see everyone back on campus Monday, February 27. #TheDesotoDifference
Valentines Day deliveries will be made in the office and held until the end of the day. Staff will deliver items to the students' classrooms . Students will not be called to the office to receive deliveries. Students may not carry deliveries such as balloons, glass vases, or other prohibited objects on the bus. If necessary, please make arrangements in advance to pick your child up from car pick up and inform your child's teacher in advance.
Mrs. McClain's and Mrs. Wells' pre-k students learned about castles and knights. Together, we worked hard to protect our egg knight! We learned which materials can make safe ARMOR for our egg friend.
Second graders in Mrs. Fort's class are making progress towards their learning goals in math by practicing composing shapes.
Community members and parents of students in grades 2-4 are invited to attend the MES Black History Celebration on Thursday, February 16th at 9:00AM. Students performing in the program and should wear red, green, or black dressy church attire. No jeans.
Orders and money for the cookie dough fundraiser are due Thursday, February 9th. Thank you for partnering with us to support great events, activities, and materials for our children.
February 6-10 is National School Counselors Week. Ms. Niegi Williams, counselor, joined the MES Wellness Team this school year. She works diligently with care and compassion to help meet the needs of our students and families. Thank you so much, Ms. Williams. We love you!!!
We're celebrating Mrs. Kourteni Henderson, MES counselor! She works to ensure that students are academically successful and to support their social/emotional needs by providing skills for Anger Management, Impulse Control, Conflict Resolution, and much more. She's the best!
Meet the MES Paraprofessional of the Month for January! Mrs. Gray works with her pre-k students to learn, not just academically but socially as well. She is teaching them to be big boys and girls and do what they need to do to be successful! #MESdifferencemaker
Meet our January Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Font moves students! Her students know they are safe and loved and are able to thrive. It's clear that Mrs. Font loves to see her children learning and growing!
Reminder: Thursday, February 2nd is the last day to order a spirit shirt. Money will not be accepted through the office or at SPT conferences. Order forms and exact payment must be returned to school by the student. Teachers will not be able to make change.
Because Friday is a virtual learning day, concessions will be sold on Thursday this week .
Student-led Parent Teacher Conference Days are Thursday, 2/22/2023 (3:30 PM-6:00 PM) and Friday, 2/3/2023 ( 8:00AM until 12:00PM). Your child and his/her teacher have important information to share with you about your child's progress towards his/her learning goals.
We are counting down... the 100th day celebration is almost here!!! Students, faculty, and staff may dress like they are 100 years old or wear a 100th day T shirt with jeans on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
We are selling spirit shirts! This year, we are selling short sleeve, long sleeve, and hoodie spirit shirts! Please remember the following when ordering:
1. Spirit shirt orders are due February 2nd. Homeroom teachers will collect order forms and money from students. No money will be collected through the office.
2. Make sure the number needed for each size is listed on the form. In addition, make sure the CORRECT amount of money is with the order form. (Exact payment only. NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.)
3. Make sure the total # of shirts/hoodies are listed at the bottom. Double check that the total amount enclosed is correct.
4. No money will be accepted through the office. Students must turn in orders and money to their homeroom teacher.
5. DEADLINE to order is THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. at 3:00PM. No money will be accepted during parent teachers conferences.
The MES Cookie Dough Fundraiser is underway! Order forms and packets are going home today. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Money and order forms are due no later than February 9th. Students will receive fun prizes for selling cookie dough. Thank you so much for supporting our school and partnering with us to provide special materials, supplies, rewards, incentives, activities, and events for our students throughout the year!
