DeSoto's Data (As of Thursday, 2/26/26) |
90% attendance as of 1/22/26 means 12 or less absences out of 123 possible days for the school year.
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Congratulations to 2nd and 3rd grade for increasing the % of students not classified as chronically absent! Congratulations to 4th and 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! |
For the second month in a row, Mrs. Luis' second grade homeroom has won the attendance trophy! Congratulations to them for having an average daily attendance rate of 96% in January! |
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Blaze the Bell Beater was at DeSoto in February! Each child who was present and on time that day received a prize and their names were entered into a drawing. Congratulations to Diego P.'s family, who won the drawing and will receive a gift card! Can't wait to see which DeSoto family wins our drawing in March when Blaze returns! |
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Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) |
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DeSoto's Data (Quarter 3, as of Thursday, 2/26/26) |
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! |
| School-Wide Tier I Expectations |
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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 3, as of Thursday, 2/26/26) |
House of Talon (Blue): 12,146 |
House of Ryuu (Green): 12,530 |
House of Ember (Red): 11,912 |
House of Drago (Black): 11,263 |
Which House will earn the most points at the end of Quarter 3 to participate in our next House Celebration? |
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Upcoming House Meeting - PBIS Testing Pep Rally |
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) |
| 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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Congratulations to the Terrific Kids who embodied the Attitude of Gratitude Mindset! We are so proud of our Dragons: Christina, Eydan, Marquise, Islah, Skylar, Jadiel, Dorren, Daylen, Alianyis, Kaz'Ariyah, Aidan, Georgina, Javier, and Alexa! |
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Hallway Gratefulness Board |
| | 3rd Grade Black History Projects |
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| 4th & 5th Grade Hydroponic Garden |
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Fire Department Demonstration (PK-2nd grade) |
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Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey |
2025-26 ESE Parent Survey is Now Open |
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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Monday, March 2nd Non-Student Day |
| Tuesday, March 3rd 3rd Grade Field Trip to The Straz Center |
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Wednesday, March 11th Eligible students who were screened in November and determined to require glasses will receive glasses from the Glazier Vision Bus |
| Attitude of Gratitude Theme Day Name: Give Back Day, Friday, March 13th Dress-Up Idea: Dress as a community helper (nurse, firefighter, teacher, etc.). |
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Friday, March 13th 4th and 5th Grade Field Trip to Sweetwater Organic Community Farm |
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Friday, March 13th Head Start and VPK Field Trip to MOSI |
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Monday, March 16th - Friday, March 20th No School |
| Monday, March 23rd Non-Student Day |
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Wednesday, March 25th Meeting at 2:15 pm in the media center. Please check in through the front office first. |
| March PBIS Tier I Reinforcer Event |
Thursday, March 26th
Our March PBIS Event will be Field Day! 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, March 27th 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. |
| Friday, March 27th Students from the winning Quarter 3 House will join an outdoor celebration. |
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Mobile Medical Clinic Services |
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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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