Check out these amazing library displays designed to spark curiosity and inspire our Knights to discover new books! #WeAreDES
Welcome to Cafe de Library! Our Knights had the opportunity to browse this year's Mark Twain Award nominees and select their top three picks! #WeAreDES
Our Kindergarten Knights took learning outdoors with a sensory walk through nature. What a fun, hands-on way to explore the world around them and strengthen their understanding of the five senses!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star! Our Kindergarten Knights have been learning nursery rhymes and have brought this favorite to life by painting beautiful night skies, adding sparkling stars, and making a special wish!
Tuesday, October 13th is Dine to Donate at Papa Johns. Don't forget to mention promo code SSD002 when you place your order.
DES Trunk or Treat is right around the corner, and our Candy Monsters are HUNGRY for donations! The grade level that collects the most candy earns an EXTRA RECESS! Let the candy competition begin, Knights! https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/3154626
Our DES team spent a great afternoon learning high-impact strategies to support students with diverse learning needs! A HUGE thank you to Rob Greenshaw from EdPlus for sharing his knowledge and providing practical strategies to help all our Knights succeed!
What a night!! It was amazing to see so many of our DES families at our Back to School Bash! We loved the smiles, laughter, and time spent together as a school community. #WeAreDES
The reptile show was definitely a highlight of 5th Grade Camp! Our students loved getting an up-close look at some amazing reptiles—and Dr. Allen even showed her brave side by holding the snake! #WeAreDES
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
