DeSoto's Data (As of Thursday, 3/26/26) |
90% attendance as of 3/26/26 means 13 or less absences out of 136 possible days for the school year.
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Congratulations to Pre-Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade for increasing the % of students not classified as chronically absent!
Congratulations to 5th grade for rocking our attendance goal!
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By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, DeSoto will increase student attendance so that at least 85% of students are not classified as chronically absent.
Criteria: Student must attend 90% or more of enrolled school days.
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Attendance - Every Day Matters! |
Ms. Alvarez's fourth grade homeroom has won the attendance trophy! Congratulations to them for having an average daily attendance rate of 95% in February! |
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Blaze the Bell Beater was at DeSoto in March! Each child who was present and on time that day received a prize and their names were entered into a drawing. Congratulations to Serenity F.'s family, who won the drawing and will receive a gift card!
Please have your child at school on time every day and you could be the winner next time Blaze comes to visit! Can't wait to see which DeSoto family wins our drawing in April when Blaze returns!
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Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) |
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DeSoto's Data (Quarter 4, as of Tuesday, 3/31/26) |
Did you know that you can help your child earn 2 PBIS points per day just for arriving to school on time?
Ask your student what classroom reinforcers they earn with PBIS points obtained by following our school-wide Tier I expectations!
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School-Wide Tier I Expectations |
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PBIS Tier I Classroom Reinforcer |
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Shoutout to 4th grade and kindergarten for their creative approach to reinforcing positive behavior—students in 4th grade can use their PBIS points to earn time helping in kindergarten! |
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Respect Others:
To show concern or consideration.
Feelings of admiration for someone or something.
A way of treating or thinking about others.
Showing regard for the feelings, wishes, rights or traditions of others.
Behaviors that help others feel calm, safe, and/or more cooperative.
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Act Responsibly:
Integrity – doing what you’re supposed to be doing when no one is watching.
Ownership – being responsible for your choices.
Accountability – accepting consequences for your choices and learning from it for next time.
Perseverance - have a growth mindset (I do not know how to do it YET).
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School-Wide Tier I Expectations |
Ask your student how they demonstrate the school-wide Tier I expectations of respect and responsibility at school, at home, and in the community. |
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House Points (Quarter 4, as of Tuesday, 3/31/26) |
House of Talon (Blue): 1,905 |
House of Ryuu (Green): 2,783 |
House of Ember (Red): 2,465 |
House of Drago (Black): 1,496 |
Which House will earn the most points at the end of Quarter 4 to participate in our next House Celebration? |
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Quarter 3 House Celebration |
Congratulations to DeSoto's House of Ryuu (Green)! The students in this house earned the most PBIS points in Quarter 3 for attendance and displaying our school-wide tier I behavior expectations (Respect Others, Act Responsibly). Students from House of Ryuu (Green) joined an outdoor celebration. |
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Upcoming House Meeting - PBIS Testing Pep Rally
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On Friday, April 10th all Houses will come together for our final House Meeting and PBIS Testing Pep Rally! Each House will have an opportunity to show off their House Chant and review our schoolwide Tier I behavior expectations (Respect Others, Act Responsibly) & upcoming schoolwide Tier I reinforcer activity. |
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Students will earn tickets throughout PM3 testing which will allow them to "purchase" things at the Testing Incentive Party!
⚬1 ticket = showing up to school to test on your testing day
⚬1 ticket = reaching gain goal with their score for PM3
⚬1 ticket = scoring level 3 or higher
Tickets will be given for both Reading and Math tests (K-2 STAR & 3-5 FAST)
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Items to purchase with your ticket(s)
⚬Entrance to the party = 1 ticket
⚬Throwing a pie in a staff member's face = 1 ticket
⚬Ice cream = 1 ticket (limit 1)
⚬Salty snack = 1 ticket (limit 1)
⚬Juice/Drink = 1 ticket (limit 1)
The more tickets you get, the more purchases you can make at the party!
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Everyone who attends the party will be able to dance to music, play with PE equipment on the field/court, and play on the playgrounds. Which means if kids just show up and take the test on their testing day, they get to come to the party! |
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Check out our Dragons who dressed up as community helpers for our Attitude of Gratitude, Give Back Day! |
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Check out DeSoto's Green Team! In collaboration with Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay, students participated in a community service activity cleaning up our school grounds. |
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Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey |
2025-26 ESE Parent Survey is Now Open |
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Your Voice Matters, Take the Survey
Does your child have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)?
Please take a moment and complete this important parent survey and let us know how well we are partnering with you.
The survey will remain open until June 15, 2026.
The survey can be completed on the web or mobile phone by visiting 2025-26 ESE Parent Survey
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Our goal is to earn $500 through Box Tops this year! |
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Teachers and students need our support, and Box Tops is a fast and easy way for you to help. How it works is simple: when you buy one of the 350+ participating products, you can earn on items you're already buying. Just scan or submit your receipt in the Box Tops app or shop with your Walmart connected account, and you'll earn money for our school.
Ready to start earning for our school? Get the Box Tops app today and use our referral code: BEED7HZW to join and earn 25 Bonus Tops in the Box Tops app.
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Thursday, April 2nd
Parents of the student chosen by each homeroom teacher for embodying our previous 7 mindset, Live to Give, will be invited to attend a morning celebration.
Personal invitations will be sent home to the elected student's family.
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Friday, April 3rd
Non-Student Day
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Monday, April 6th
Quarter 3 Report Cards Available to Parents
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Dental Health Presentation |
Tuesday, April 7th
2nd grade More Health Dental Lesson in the Media Center
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Wednesday, April 8th
All students will have an opportunity to pick out free books to take home during a social book fair experience. Families can connect at home by enjoying these books together while instilling a love of reading.
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Attendance Improvement Breakfast |
Monday, April 13th
Invitations to families of students that met criteria for attendance improvement were sent home.
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Wednesday, April 15th
Meeting at 2:15 pm in the media center. Please check in through the front office first.
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Thursday, April 16th
Teachers will schedule conferences with families to review attendance, behavior expectations, academic progress, and state/district assessment scores.
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The Time is Now
Theme Day Name: Mindful Moment Day, Friday, 4/17/26
Dress-Up Idea: Wear pajamas or comfy clothes to promote being present.
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Tuesday, April 21st
Dental bus will provide services to students with completed forms.
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April PBIS Tier I Reinforcer Event
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Wednesday, April 22nd
Our April PBIS Event will be Earth Day activities! Students who have earned at least 100 PBIS points can spend those points to participate in this Tier I reinforcer event.
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All Pro Parents Breakfast |
Friday, April 24th from 7:00-7:30 am.
Join us for breakfast with your student. Parents and kids will engage in meaningful conversations and activities that strengthens their relationship.
Please check in through the front office with your student first.
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Family Healthcare Foundation
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Hispanic Services Council |
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HCPS Community Eligibility Program (CEP) |
Every student in HCPS can enjoy a free breakfast each morning. In addition, many schools participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), so every student can receive lunch at no cost. All students at DeSoto are eligible to receive free breakfast AND lunch at no cost. |
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