DuQuoin CUSD #300

Paragon Fundraiser Pickup Friday, November 3rd in the Elementary Commons from 3:00-5:00.

Elementary News for the week of Oct. 30th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kq0mjiEY-iawWROl_TfDjpWlC-o-npPP/view?usp=sharing

Elementary News for the week of October 23rd https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RslRqzRiUGNB1-V7ElmL1g7lffA5OaRf/view?usp=sharing

On Monday, October 23rd we will be starting a resurfacing project on the DES/DMS parking lot. This resurfacing project will only affect the east end of the parking lot. Please see the attached images for the traffic pattern that will be used until completion. This traffic pattern should only last for 2 weeks. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please support Anna by following the link below and voting for her to win artist of the week in the 7-9 grade category. (Vote once a day) Voting closes on the 21st! This is a national competition that she has been selected for. Please share this link with everyone, the more votes the better! ANNA29220 https://www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/vote.asp Thank you! Mrs. Lietz, DHS Art Teacher

Elementary News for the Week of October 16th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O0agdfNmz60u1CqcHRr5Zu1m2ZB7mNKA/view?usp=sharing

Please join us in thanking Jean Provart for organizing a surprise treat for all our faculty and staff. The treat cart was a success (and hopefully a monthly surprise)! Special thanks to this month's sponsors, Rose House/Olivia Rose Boutique, Isaac Davison, DDS and J &S Excavating for the appreciation and treats. We are grateful for our community and their continued partnership and support in our schools and acknowledge the incredible efforts of our faculty and staff. Also thank you to our social workers, Allison Sims, Kailah Kelly, and Natalie Hubler, for collaborating on this project and keeping it a secret. . . and surprise!

A reminder, Du Quoin District #300 will have Fall Break: October 6, 9 & 10. Students will return to school on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

This is a message for all DES students. Reminder that tomorrow, October 4th is picture day. Dress to impress and smile big.

Save the date: Wednesday, Oct. 11 ALL lunches will have apples 🍎from a local orchard in Cobden, Flamm’s. Plan on having lunch that day…why not it's free! 😃 Also on the menu: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed potatoes Green beans, Bread/margarine

Elementary News for the week of October 2nd https://drive.google.com/file/d/1USubxJtul-EkoM-BPaA0rIzH1IOzwSrP/view?usp=sharing

Elementary News for the Week of September 25th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dKKbEZwsubIR1VNPoKX_Hl8nQErLShtm/view?usp=sharing

The 2023-2024 school year is off to a great start! See below for the Du Quoin CUSD 300 1st Quarter News. This news include important dates for the second half of the quarter as well as parent-teacher conference details. Get your copy here and do not miss these dates and information! 📅Check out the pdf available here http://5il.co/25hcl

STEM Activity: Math Flowers for Finding the Missing Addend In this STEM activity, students in 1st grade explored math by creating colorful flowers during the afterschool program. This is a fun and challenging activity filled with critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students focus on finding the missing addend. Students will started by designing their own unique math flowers using sidewalk chalk with each petal representing a different number. Next, students choose a math equation with a missing addend and wrote it in the center of their flower. They then listed a number to each petal so that the sum matches the center problem. Once completed, students shared their math flowers and explain their reasoning. This encourages valuable discussions and collaborative learning. This STEM activity strengthens addition skills, understanding of missing addends, and improves fine motor, creativity, and presentation skills. It transforms our playground int an engaging and interactive math learning environment full of vibrant MATH flowers! Thanks to Ms. Stanhouse for sharing the activity photos and designing this fun opportunity.

Elementary News for the Week of September 28th https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tRRONO6djNyo_cBta3JOu_6gFNt9Dn8Z/view?usp=sharing

This is a message for all DES students that ride the Turtle and Shark bus. The Turtle and Shark bus routes will be combined this afternoon, September 15th. You can expect a slight delay in drop off times due to the combining of these two routes. Thank you

Elementary News for the Week of September 11th

Du Quoin CUSD #300 is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: -High School EOC Aide Please see the district's website for more information.

Good Afternoon, Du Quoin District #300 will dismiss school early on September 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

In Science last week, Mrs. Brown's 3rd grade class has been learning about conducting investigations. We have learned the importance of asking a question, forming a hypothesis, recording observations and collecting data.... today we conducted our first hands-on investigation! We know it’s hot… but, is it hot enough to melt crayons?!