Small groups, targeted support, BIG growth! Our 5th grade teachers meet students where they are and provide focused reading support to strengthen skills and accelerate growth. #WeAreDES
Don't forget that it's Dine to Donate at Red Robin in O'Fallon on Wednesday, October 7th!
Congratulations to Mrs. Chapman for earning the Triple E Award for the month of September! Her dedication to our students, families, and staff is truly appreciated!
Our kindergarteners are learning that great ideas grow when we share them! Students practiced sharing their thinking with partners, building confidence, communication, and collaboration along the way. #WeAreDES
Learning doesn’t stop when the read-aloud ends! Our Knights used the Kagan structure Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up to process their thinking, share ideas, and learn from different classmates. Every student had a voice in the learning!
Great thinking grows through collaboration! Our Knights share strategies, talk through their thinking, and learn from one another as they tackle math challenges together. #WeAreDES
So thankful we had the opportunity to learn more about restorative practices at EdPlus today. #WeAreDES
Math thinking is better together! Our Knights collaborated at vertical spaces to solve problems, share strategies, and learn from one another. Great conversations + teamwork = powerful learning! #WeAreDES
A big thank you to Hannah Dyksen, our district technology coach, for spending the morning learning alongside our DES staff! Our teachers explored the tools available in Gemini Notebook and discovered new ways to support teaching and learning.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing DES staff who volunteered their time to make McTeacher Night a success! It was a wonderful evening filled with smiles, school spirit, and community.
Our Kindergarten Knights are putting their literacy skills to work! Students practiced retelling nursery rhymes. Learning and growing together! #WeAreDES
Our Knights know that when a teammate gets stuck, a little encouragement and peer coaching can help move the learning forward. Supporting one another helps everyone grow! #WeAreDES
Science in action in 4th grade! Our Knights explored pendulums through hands-on learning, making observations, asking questions, and applying their scientific thinking! #WeAreDES
Happy IT Professionals Day to one of the BEST! Dardenne is so lucky to have Irwin support our school community! #KnightStrong
Our 1st grade Knights used the Kagan Structure Talking Chips to learn more about their teammates! A great way to build connections while practicing Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. #WeAreDES
Our 4th grade Knights learned a new math center! They stayed engaged, worked together, and strengthened their math skills along the way! #KnightStrong
Sometimes the smallest things can make someone’s day! When you get stuck, a friend is there to help. Little moments of kindness make a big difference! #KnightStrong
Our 5th grade Knights were excited to lead our morning announcements! Our students look forward to this leadership role each week! #WeAreDES
Our Kindergarten Knights read The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!, and then headed out on their own school tour! What a fun way to get to know their new school! #KnightStrong
Our 5th grade Knights kicked off the year with partner reading during the first week of school! We love seeing students connect, collaborate, and build a love of reading from day one! #BelieveAchieveLead
