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 Spring Break
The schools of the DeWitt School District will be closed March 19 - 23 for Spring Break. Classes will resume at the regular time on Monday, March 26.
Have a safe and restful break, everyone! |
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 Lil Cheetah 5K Run/Walk
by Madison Briggs
Jordan Murphy was a student here at DeWitt High School and was involved in many school and community activities. Jordan was 2009 Homecoming Queen, 2009 Miss DeWitt, Cheerleader, All-Star Cheerleader and chosen class favorite all 4 years. She was a member of the Student Council, Yearbook Staff, FBLA, SADD, Spanish Club, A-Team, Science Club and Art Club. Jordan was hired and trained to assist the doctors at Hestir and Allen Family Dental. Her dream was always dental hygiene. She attended the local community college, working on her pre-requisites. Jordan was a highly loved and also generous person. On August 7, 2010 a tragic car accident took the life of Jordan Murphy. In memory of Jordan, The Lil Cheetah 5k Run/Walk is an event that will be held March 17th to help raise money for the Jordan Murphy Memorial Scholarship.
>>>Lil Cheetah 5K Run/Walk Information |
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ACTAAP Testing
 Daffodils, warmer temperatures, spring sports and.....testing! It's that time of year again; time for students to demonstrate their knowledge after months of hard work. Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP) End-of-Course and Benchmark testing began with the Grade 11 Literacy Exam March 6 and 7. Released items, reports, and more testing information is available on the Arkansas Department of Education website.
>>>Testing Dates and Information |
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 Winning Artist
by Hollye Jackson
A colored pencil drawing titled "Reflections", by 11th grader Nikayla Hughes, was accepted for exhibition in the 51st Annual Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition at the Arkansas Arts Center. Winning entries were selected from 192 submissions from 177 schools, programs and home schools across Arkansas totaling 667 entries. Members from the Arkansas Art Educators served as jurors in the selection process. An Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony honoring the winning artists and their teachers will be held on April 22. |
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 7th Grade Goes Greek!!!
by Clay Dollar
Recently Mr. Dollar’s 7th Grade social studies classes have been studying all about the Ancient Greeks. Everything from the Lost City of Atlantis to Alexander the Great!! It has been quite a journey! Students participated in many different types of learning activities through the course of study. Below are explanations and examples of different types of projects the classes completed.
Original Fable Project (click for examples)
In Mr. Dollar’s Pre AP class students studied several examples of classic fables and then were given the challenge of creating their very own unique and original fable. Each fable had to include a moral as well as other key parts of a fable discussed in class.
Greek Vase Drawings (click for examples)
During the study of the Ancient Greeks students learned that images on the sides of vases ,discovered in ancient Greece, give a glimpse as to what daily life might have been like thousands of years ago. Students were asked to take an outline of a vase and create an illustration showing a scene that would provide a clue for an archaeologist 2000 years from now about life in our society.
Four Square Organizers (click for examples)
Through close work with the Arkansas Leadership Academy, DMS has been introduced to some new and creative ways to organize notes and information. The Four Square Organizer is an adaptation of the Frayer model. Students are asked to take topic or subject that has been given to them and do four things with it: (1) Write a definition or explanation (2) Give a non-example, which is similar to creating a false statement (3)Use the word or subject in a sentence (4) Create a simple illustration that represents the topic in some way.
Newspaper Journalist Activity (click for examples)
For this activity students had to pretend to be a journalist from the city of Alexandria during the Hellenistic Era. Students had to be creative and try to keep their facts straight at the same time!!
We have had a blast learning about the Greeks but it is not over just yet. This week in class students will get to try authentic Greek food (well as authentic as we can get here in DeWitt). Students will get to sample olives, grapes, and maybe even a little Greek bread!! Be sure to check back for pictures of our authentic Greek cuisine. |
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 Keys to Safety Workshop
by Linda Gunnell
Internet safety information will be presented to parents and teachers by the Arkansas Attorney General's office at the Keys to Safety Workshop to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012, at the DeWitt Middle School cafeteria. Do you know who your children are talking to on the Internet? Would you like to learn some tips to help keep your children safe while using the Internet? Come hear Carol Robinson give a wonderful presentation on this topic. This workshop is open to all parents and teachers. Everybody is welcome!
>>>Printable Flyer |
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 Scholarships and Financial Aid
by Kenzie Bullock
The deadline for all the local scholarships for the seniors is quickly approaching. If a senior has not received the scholarship applications they should go see Mrs. Lille Crossland. Mrs. Lillie is also open to helping any student who needs help filling out scholarships or their FAFSA. Mrs. Lille is always researching and finding new scholarships that the seniors may apply for so check in periodically with her to see if there is anything new. The earliest deadline is March 1st and most of the other deadlines come on March 16th. Mrs. Lille will stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays if a student or their parents sets up a meeting with her. She also encourages all students to volunteer and do community service because the hours look good on resumes and applications.
Mrs. Lillie’s advice: Don’t want until your senior to start worrying about college. Students and parents should get involved much earlier and start taking action toward preparing students for college. She suggests starting as early as elementary school!
>>>Scholarship and Financial Aid Information |
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Benchmark Boot Camp
Coming soon to a Third Grade Class Near You!
Benchmark Boot Camp!
After school, Mondays through Thursdays, March 26th - April 5th.
Your assignment if you decide to accept it:
· Bring your gear (your thinking gear)!
· Come willing to work!
· Be excited to take on this mission!
We will succeed! |
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America's Farmers Grow Rural Education (AFGRE), a Monsanto Fund program, gives farmers in 1,245 counties across 39 states the opportunity to nominate their public school district to compete for a grant of up to $25,000. The nomination period takes place January 6 – April 15, 2012.
Nominate your rural public school district today at GrowRuralEducation.com. |
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- March 15
EAST Conference
Baseball vs. McGehee, There
Softball vs. McGehee, There
- March 16
Baseball: Star City Tournament
DMS Literacy Merit Day
- March 16 - 23
Spring Break!
>>Click here for more events.
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