We are so excited to share some news from Denning!
How about grabbing a coffee when you drop your kiddos off at school.
Come see us Friday October 17th and grab an iced coffee for $5.00!
2nd Grade teachers will be your morning baristas.

How about our newest Denning "Glow Getter".
Meet Ms. Carpenter

Thank you to Officer Ronnie Russell with the WFPD for meeting 2nd grade today. He shared with us all of the important duties of a police officer and what it takes to fulfill this vital role in our community.



Breakfast with a Buddy

How about this week's PERFECT ATTENDANCE winners!!!!
How does DES recognize student attendance?
Weekly-Students with perfect or improved attendance will be recognized on school-wide morning announcements and will earn a “mystery” prize.
Monthly-Students with perfect attendance will be recognized at our school-wide monthly assembly and will receive 50 DES Bird Bucks to spend at our school store (Redbirdmart).
Quarterly-Students with perfect attendance will be placed in a school-wide drawing for large give-aways.
How does DES recognize student attendance?
Weekly-Students with perfect or improved attendance will be recognized on school-wide morning announcements and will earn a “mystery” prize.
Monthly-Students with perfect attendance will be recognized at our school-wide monthly assembly and will receive 50 DES Bird Bucks to spend at our school store (Redbirdmart).
Quarterly-Students with perfect attendance will be placed in a school-wide drawing for large give-aways.



More "Bird Brags" coming your way!
We are so proud of our students here at Denning. They deserve to be recognized.
Hunter scored a 100% on his math chapter 1 review and last week's my progress...AND guided phonics.
Christian scored a 100% on his exit ticket in Reading.
Iziah scored a 100% on his first Wonders exit ticket.
Victoria also scored a 100% on her Math Chapter 1 test.
We are so proud of our students here at Denning. They deserve to be recognized.
Hunter scored a 100% on his math chapter 1 review and last week's my progress...AND guided phonics.
Christian scored a 100% on his exit ticket in Reading.
Iziah scored a 100% on his first Wonders exit ticket.
Victoria also scored a 100% on her Math Chapter 1 test.



The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
SAVE THE DATE for 10/20-10/24 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring and set up your eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/denningelementaryschool
Parent Shopping available during Parent Teacher Conferences 10/20!!!!
#ScholasticBookFairs
SAVE THE DATE for 10/20-10/24 and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring and set up your eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/denningelementaryschool
Parent Shopping available during Parent Teacher Conferences 10/20!!!!
#ScholasticBookFairs


How about another "Bird Brag"!!!
Ms. Emma Bean helped out a friend on the playground.
She went out of her way to go grab a friend's jacket who was hurt.
Ms. Emma Bean helped out a friend on the playground.
She went out of her way to go grab a friend's jacket who was hurt.

Have you checked out the Bird Box that's in front of our school? It's a box filled with free books! Either swap out a book from home and grab a new one or just come and grab one.
Happy Reading!


☀️DES Sunshine Committee☀️
☀️Redbird Rally Raffle☀️
Wow! Look at some of our raffle baskets and super cute wreath.
To help support our efforts, we are holding our yearly fundraiser raffle to offset a few costs for our members. We love to shower and show love to our amazing staff here at Denning. All money raised goes directly to our committee. We love to hold celebrations, boost morales and show our staff how grateful we are of them.
Ticket information listed below.
You may reach out to the Denning office to purchase a chance to win some awesome prizes. Thank you again!
☀️Redbird Rally Raffle☀️
Wow! Look at some of our raffle baskets and super cute wreath.
To help support our efforts, we are holding our yearly fundraiser raffle to offset a few costs for our members. We love to shower and show love to our amazing staff here at Denning. All money raised goes directly to our committee. We love to hold celebrations, boost morales and show our staff how grateful we are of them.
Ticket information listed below.
You may reach out to the Denning office to purchase a chance to win some awesome prizes. Thank you again!


Fall Pictures

October Newsletter

Statement Regarding Incident Near Denning Elementary School

The following is an update on the situation earlier this morning that caused Denning Elementary School to observe "Secure" protocol.

From 168-Denning was in Secure mode for 20 min. due to a report of gun in neighborhood. All are safe.
Ms. Heather was nominated for September's MVP staff member!
Ms. Heather goes above and beyond for our students and staff here at Denning. We see her all over the building doing a great job. She jumps right in where she is needed, and a lot of times without being asked.
Ms. Heather works alongside so many of our students every day. We are very thankful and appreciated of everything Ms. Heather is doing. Her work doesn't go unnoticed. Congratulations, from your Denning Family!
Ms. Heather goes above and beyond for our students and staff here at Denning. We see her all over the building doing a great job. She jumps right in where she is needed, and a lot of times without being asked.
Ms. Heather works alongside so many of our students every day. We are very thankful and appreciated of everything Ms. Heather is doing. Her work doesn't go unnoticed. Congratulations, from your Denning Family!

Ms. Alivia was our September attendance winner. Woo Hoo

September monthly assembly I am responsible/Be Proactive
Here are our monthly Habit Heros and Attendance Superstars.







This Week @ DES ♥️
-Ribbit I Did It! (WIN-iReady)
-Rhythm Sticks (WIN-Music)
-Wing Leader (Kingsten)
-Bird Brag (Mrs. Molly's Class)
-Bird Brag (Mrs. Tyler's Class)





Mrs. Jaye Palmer came out of retirement today to share with 2nd grade an interactive song and a gummy bear game. The students were much better at guessing their gummy bears than the teachers! She also reminded us that we should all be sweet on the inside just like a gummy bear!




