Expanding sentences builds stronger writers—starting as early as 1st grade!
Our students are growing as word scientists! By studying morphology—prefixes, suffixes, and roots—they deepen their understanding of vocabulary and strengthen their reading and writing skills.
1st graders worked together to problem solve story problems. The conversations were powerful. #WeAreDES
5th Grade Camp - Day 1. Our fifth graders had so much fun learning today! #WeAreDES
Tuesday, September 23rd, is Dine to Donate at Papa Johns for Dardenne Elementary. Use the promo code SSD002. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1113cNmswm9p8z8sLVImdop-sx9jfdWRh/view?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars! Dardenne Elementary’s Trunk or Treat is happening Friday, Oct. 10th, 6:00–7:30 PM. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/2436277
Congratulations to Mrs. Young for earning the Triple E Impact Award. #WeAreDES
Our 2nd graders have been diving into Tall Tales! They even wrote paragraphs explaining why these characters are true legends. #DESleaders #GrowingWriters
What a great way to showcase a love of reading—Mrs. Regina keeps track of every book the class has read together right on the door! #DESleaders #ReadersGrowHere
Reading fluency grows with practice and feedback! Students are becoming stronger readers every day. #DESleaders #ReadingGrowth
Student talk = deeper thinking, stronger connections, and more confident learners. #WeAreDES #KnightStrong
Hands-on learning in action—our kindergarteners are discovering shapes with pattern blocks! #ShapeExplorers #WeAreDES
Our first Leadership Day of the 25-26 school year was a huge success! Visit our website for all the details. https://des.fz.k12.mo.us/o/des/article/2419752
Powerful math learning happens through conversation! Our 5th graders shared ideas, explained thinking, and collaborated at their seats & whiteboards. #KnightStrong
Morning Meeting sets the tone for the day! Daily greetings, sharing, and a Leader in Me lesson helps us start strong! #WeAreDES
Our 2nd graders practiced breaking words into sounds using finger stretching! #WeAreDES
Our Back to School Bash was a huge success! It was a great night to celebrate our amazing school community! #WeAreDES
This month Dardenne students are focused on greetings and partings! Knights know the importance of Social Skills! #WeAreDES
Our 2nd graders put their problem-solving skills to the test using math toolkits! Hands-on learning, big thinking! #MathInAction #2ndGradeMathematicians
Thank you Mrs. Hofman for ensuring our students know the school wide expectations! #WeAreDES
