Holiday Photos are soon approaching! 11/13/2025 These photos are pre-paid only. If you wish to have your child's holiday photos taken you will need to send the completed order form and money to the school before the pictures are taken.



This week’s Flipper in disguise was Ms. Cummings! Congrats to who all who guessed correctly! You proved to be fine detectives!


Today’s Red Ribbon Week theme reminds us that life is a journey full of choices. Our students showed off their future goals and aspirations during Career Day—proof that the future is bright at DES!








Red Ribbon Week continues with today’s theme—Make Sweet Choices! 🍬 Students lit up the halls in their brightest colors to show their commitment to making healthy, smart choices! 🌈



Today’s Red Ribbon Week theme was Operation: Keep Your Body Healthy! Students and staff joined in by wearing workout gear to celebrate staying active and making healthy choices. DES is committed to growing strong minds and strong bodies! 🏃♀️💪 #RedRibbonWeek #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds

Get ready to “Win at Life!”
Next week is Red Ribbon Week, and we’re celebrating with themed dress-up days and healthy challenges all week long!
Let’s make smart moves, show school spirit, and have some fun! 🐬❤️
#RedRibbonWeek
Next week is Red Ribbon Week, and we’re celebrating with themed dress-up days and healthy challenges all week long!
Let’s make smart moves, show school spirit, and have some fun! 🐬❤️
#RedRibbonWeek

October attendance has been full of fun and excitement! Which cards are you still hoping to snag? 🍁✨

We love seeing our All Pro Dads in action! Thank you to all the families who support, encourage, and stay involved at DES—it makes such a difference!

Ready, set, launch! ✈️ Our 2nd and 3rd graders had a blast testing their paper airplane creations to see which one could fly the farthest in After School Care.




Fall Fest Fun!








Fall Fest Fun!










Fall Fest Fun!










Fall Fest Fun!










📚 Building Vocabulary Through Sentence Frames ✍️
Students engaged in a sentence frame activity to strengthen their understanding and application of new vocabulary. This structured approach supports language development, promotes complete sentence formation, and helps students use academic vocabulary in context. 🌟
#DESLearns #AcademicVocabulary #LiteracyInAction





We love celebrating with our Distinguished Dolphins!

Last Chance for Presale Tickets! 🍕🎟️
Parents, don’t forget — presales for punch card tickets and the pizza meal deal end tomorrow at the end of the day! After that, meal deals will only be available at the door for $20.
Get your presale tickets now to save money and skip the line!
Parents, don’t forget — presales for punch card tickets and the pizza meal deal end tomorrow at the end of the day! After that, meal deals will only be available at the door for $20.
Get your presale tickets now to save money and skip the line!

Digging into central idea and supporting details got a whole lot more exciting today! Students used mystery bags to uncover clues and connect their ideas—hands-on learning at its best!



