Can you feel the #FZJoy?
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First graders worked hard to show and explain their thinking during math today. This helps them recognize the strategies they are using and deepens their understanding of the content. #WeAreDES
2nd grade loves the warmer weather! Recess allows our students time to play with friends and get a little exercise. #WeAreDES
Reading Week is just around the corner! March 4th - 8th. Who's ready to celebrate? In My Reading Era 2024! See our website for all the details and theme days! https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/1475672
Our WHS League of Leaders visited DES today during lunches. These student role models help to inspire our students to get involved with school and find their strength. #WeAreDES
Our first graders explored how to print with paint today. The engagement and excitement in the room was contagious. #WeAreDES
Students love being recognized for their hard work! Dardenne Knight Shields are one way that we celebrate students at Dardenne! #WeAreDES
Dardenne is having a spirit night at Ethyl's in O'Fallon on Tuesday, February 20th, from 11:00 am to close. Please bring the flyer and present it to the server. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N5wtODXt1rFgXYKP2sUCLZedLbRRagZ_/view?usp=sharing
Huge shout out to our DES Kitchen Team! They received a perfect score on their Health Inspection last week! 100%! Way to go!
Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024? Kindergarten Enrollment is just a few weeks away! March 13th at Dardenne from 2:00-7:00 pm.
Show season rolls on! Tonight and tomorrow at 7, Satruday at 2, West High presents: Almost Maine. Break a leg!
Our teachers spent time today in PLC Meetings looking at student work and discussing strategies to meet the academic needs of our students. #WeAreDES
The moment when a student understands something they did not realize or understand before can only be described as pure joy. These moments are why we do what we do at Dardenne! #WeAreDES #BelieveAchieveLead
First graders worked with partners to find connections across texts. #WeAreDES
Don't forget to order your Dardenne Yearbook! The last day to order your yearbook is March 4th! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1etHQaCYr3kxVRsShcV0rhMcT6AuTebye/view?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars! Dardenne's Papa Johns Night is Tuesday, February 20th! Our school promo code is SSD002 - families must use this code when ordering. See the flyer for more details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oW_H20yrNk7aQ0fDpUA-RCk1C95DOhYt/view?usp=sharing
Today our students were excited to show our counselors how much we love them! #WeAreDES
Check out Dardenne's website for the February Principal's Corner. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/page/desprincipalscorner
Do you know someone who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024? Kindergarten Enrollment is just a few weeks away!
March 13, 2024
Just go to bit.ly/48lIGMH and download the event to your calendar today.
You can enroll online or in person. Even if you complete the process electronically, staff would love to meet your family at 14 of our elementary schools from 2 - 7 p.m. that day. Once your student is enrolled, you will be connected with your school for resources and information on upcoming events as we move closer to the first day of kindergarten. Check all the details in the news section of our website.
