Principal's Weekly Update # 10
October 24, 2026
A Message from Principal Plante
This week, our 8th grade students visited Gillette Stadium, where they explored interactive football, team-history exhibits, tried on gear, created their own team and participated in hands-on STEM challenges. On Friday, we held our grade-level community meetings, with students wearing their homeroom colors to show their school spirit and celebrate our school community as well as participating in our T.I.G.E.R. Ticket Raffle, recognition of our Student Ambassadors and a coin toss competition.
Team Creation
8th graders worked collaboratively in groups to create their own teams at Gillette Stadium
Winners of the Team Creation Challenge
Winners of the Team Creation Challenge
Coin Toss Activity
During the coin toss challenge, students predicted whether the coin would land on heads or tails. Those who guessed correctly remained standing, and the last student standing was crowned the winner!
T.I.G.E.R Ticket Raffle Winners
Student Ambassadors
During Community Meeting, Ms. Bronzo presented our DES Student Ambassadors with pins. Our Ambassadors and their classmates participate in the 8th Grade Mentor Enrichment. This is an opportunity for our 8th grade students to mentor our Elementary students during the school day.
Upcoming Events
10/30- Haunted Hallways from 6:30-9:30 @ DHS
11/3-Picture retake
11/4- SEPAC meeting via Zoom at 7:00pm
11/6- Report cards issued
11/11- NO SCHOOL- Veteran's Day
11/16-11/20- STAR Testing
11/19- Student Led Parent Conferences 5:30-8:30. 1/2 day for students
11/20- Student Led Parent Conferences 12:30-3:00. 1/2 day for students
11/25-1/2 day
11/26 11/27- NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Break
Student Council Presents FALL SPIRIT WEEK
🍂Monday 10/26- Fall Colors Day
Wear your favorite fall color
🏈Tuesday 10/27- Sports Related Outfits
Wear your favorite team
👯Wednesday 10/28-Thing 1 & Thing 2
Match with another person
🎃Thursday 10/29-Fall Pajama Day
Pajamas need to be school appropriate
🔠Friday 10/30-Project Word Day
Dress as your word:
- 6th grade-Compound Words
- 7th-Idioms/Metaphors
- 8th-Synonyms/Antonyms
Reminders
We have outdoor recess almost every day! As the weather gets cooler, please make sure your student comes to school with a jacket and appropriate outdoor gear to stay warm and comfortable.
