Miss Lancaster’s 3rd Grade class used Play-Doh to create arrays that matched multiplication equations. They then recorded their equations into their math workbooks. By organizing objects into rows and columns, students can clearly see the relationship between the factors and the product.
Arrays also help students understand strategies such as counting equal groups, repeated addition, skip-counting, and will help them use the properties of multiplication moving forward.
4th grade students learned about and honored the heroes of 9/11 today. Then, they wrote and delivered cards to thank some of the heroes in our community.
Congrats to this week's PBIS winners who were recognized for being kind, being safe, and being responsible!
Learning in Miss Williams’ class! Kindergarteners are practicing numbers on whiteboards and drawing pictures that begin with letter sounds!
Third graders in Miss Lancaster’s class used Play-Doh and LEGO blocks to model and skip count objects in equal groups to find how many there are. Students built groups such as 3 groups of 6 and connected their models to the equation 3 × 6 = 18.
This hands-on activity helped students see what multiplication actually looks like and builds understanding of multiplication beyond simply memorizing facts!
Second Grade is studying the life cycle of insects. We came back to a surprise from the weekend and we were able to release several Monarchs.
Students at Don Gill were recognized for being kind, being safe and/or being responsible. These are the core behaviors for our PBIS or positive behavior intervention and supports system. PBIS is designed to encourage and reward good behavior. We will be recognizing students all year long!
Information regarding the Food and Nutrition program for the 2026-27 school year.
It was a great first day at both elementary schools! Awesome to have students back in the building.
The first grade team would like to wish everyone a happy , safe summer! We could not be more proud of how hard you have worked ! Good luck in second grade !
Pictured are the top five finishers of the first grade spelling bee ! Congratulations!
First grade competed in a spelling bee yesterday . Pictured are the top 25 spellers of the grade . All of the students worked very hard!
Mrs. Y, Mr. Cary, and Dr. Callahan want to STOP to wish our crossing guard, Dylan Copp, best wishes on his graduation!
Here are some library reminders for our elementary students! It can be hard to keep track of what day is what special, so here's a quick post you can screenshot in case you're not sure when your student's library book is due. Students can always renew a book but they need to bring their library books to library special each week. Thanks for helping us keep the libraries going!
Some great math instruction this morning at DGES!
Curious about our new elementary school principal? Check out this introduction video to get to know a little about Mr. Kyle! Can't wait to see you all next week! https://youtu.be/HkctCp9TGyU
Elementary Orientation:
Second Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 4:30 to 5:30PM
Third Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 6:00 to 7:00PM
Fourth Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 7:30 to 8:30PM
Second Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 4:30 to 5:30PM
Third Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 6:00 to 7:00PM
Fourth Grade: Monday, August 18, 2025-Don Gill School 7:30 to 8:30PM
Don Gill students enjoy snow cones thanks to their teachers and school counselor, Mrs Largey.
The tradition of senior walk-throughs at the elementary schools continues! Congratulations class of 2025.
4th graders have done an awesome job this year. Come see all the recognition of their hard work!
