The Meadows Elementary- DeSoto ISD

Good morning DeSoto ISD families,

This is a friendly reminder that Friday, March 13th will be an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.

Additionally, Spring Break will take place March 16–20, 2026. We hope our students and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break!

Classes will resume on Monday, March 23rd. Thank you for your continued support.

Tonight we had a great PTA meeting! 🎉
A special shoutout to our raffle winners — we hope you enjoy your prizes! Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us and support our school community. Your partnership truly makes a difference.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next PTA meeting! 🦅

Join us for our Title I Math & Reading Night at The Meadows Elementary! This will be a fun evening filled with engaging activities that help families support learning at home.

Wednesday, March 25th
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Families will enjoy:
✨ Interactive Math & Reading Games
📖 Helpful STAAR tips & learning activities
🍿 Concession Stand & more!

🎉 Bonus: All students who attend will receive a Dress Down Pass!

Bring the whole family and come learn, play, and grow together. We can’t wait to see our TME Eagles there!

The countdown to STAAR is on at The Meadows Elementary! 🦅📚
Our scholars are working hard and we’re under construction—building brilliant minds!

📝 April 9 – Reading
➗ April 15 – Math
🔬 April 23 – Science

Let’s finish strong and show what our Eagles know!

Meet Our Interim Superintendent, Mr. Brent Mitchell!

DeSoto ISD families, staff, and community — you’re invited to a special Meet & Greet with Interim Superintendent Mr. Brent S. Mitchell.

📅 Wednesday, March 12
📍 DeSoto High School Academy Cafeteria
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

Come connect, ask questions, and hear Mr. Mitchell’s vision as he partners with our community to continue moving DeSoto ISD forward.

✨ All families, staff, scholars, and community members are welcome.

We’ll see you there, Eagle Nation! 🦅💛

⏰🦅 Spring Break & Early Release Reminder

DeSoto ISD families, this is a friendly reminder:

📅 Early Release Day: Friday, March 13
🌸 Spring Break: March 16–20

Please plan for adjusted dismissal times on March 13, as after-school programs will not operate. Lunch will be served before students are released, and buses will run on modified afternoon schedules.

🔒 Grades 6–12 will continue the No-Backpack Policy during the week of March 9–13. Only small personal-item bags are permitted.

📆 Also, mark your calendar: April 6, 2026 is an instructional make-up day.
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a safe and smooth transition into Spring Break.

👉 Read more here: https://www.desotoisd.org/news/newsroom/de_soto_i_s_d_announces_spring_break_schedule

Happy Sunday! Here is the link to the newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/1whsb

This past week, our students in Grades 3–5 successfully completed their Interim STAAR testing, and we are incredibly proud of their focus and effort. We will continue makeup testing on Monday to ensure all students have the opportunity to complete their assessments.

We were also honored to welcome Interim Superintendent Mr. Mitchell, who spent time visiting classrooms and walking through the building to see the great learning happening at The Meadows Elementary. Families will have an opportunity to stop by and meet him this Thursday, and we look forward to connecting with you.

As we move into the week, our I-Ready focus will be Reading. We encourage families to support students by ensuring they are completing their recommended minutes both at school and at home. This practice helps strengthen reading skills and supports student growth.

Please remember that Early Release is this Thursday at 12:15 PM as we head into Spring Break. We hope all of our Eagles enjoy a safe and restful break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back bright and early on Monday, March 23rd.

Thank you, Mr. Mitchell, our Interim Superintendent, for taking the time to stop by our campus today! We truly appreciate your visit and your support of our school community. We’re excited and looking forward to connecting with you again at the Meet & Greet next Thursday at 6 PM at DHS. It’s going to be a great opportunity for our community to come together and continue the conversation. See you there!

📢 Attention TME Eagle Families!

Our TME Eagles will be testing March 3rd–5th as students in grades 3–5 complete their Interim STAAR assessments. During this time, campus visitors will not be permitted so we can maintain a quiet and focused testing environment for our students.

We appreciate your understanding and support as our scholars show what they have been learning. You can help your child by ensuring they:
✅ Get a good night’s rest
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive at school on time and ready to do their best

Thank you for partnering with us to support our Eagles. We are proud of the hard work our students have put in and know they will soar! 🦅📚✏️

🚨 Storm Alert for DeSoto: Midweek Through Weekend ⛈️

DeSoto residents should prepare for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday and continuing on and off through the weekend.

Here’s what we’re watching:

📅 Wednesday
• A cold front will move into North Texas Wednesday morning and stall near the I-20 corridor.
• Isolated showers may begin in the morning.
• By afternoon and evening, scattered thunderstorms are expected.
• Some storms could produce large hail and damaging winds.
• Storm activity may continue overnight.

📅 Thursday
• Morning showers and storms will continue, with a lower severe threat.
• Additional strong to severe storms could develop west of our area Thursday afternoon. While the highest risk may remain west and north of DeSoto, we will continue monitoring closely.

📅 Friday & Saturday
• Storm chances increase again as another system approaches.
• Afternoon and evening storms both days could become strong to severe.
• Flooding concerns will increase this weekend, especially if we see repeated rounds of heavy rain.

⚠️ What You Can Do Now
• Review your severe weather plan.
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
• Clear debris from drains and gutters.
• Stay weather-aware as we move through the week.

City staff will continue monitoring updates from the US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas and will share additional information as confidence increases.

We’ll keep you posted, DeSoto. Stay prepared and stay safe. 💙

March is all about focus and growth — both at school and at home!

March Weekly Focus:
• Week of March 2 – Math
• Week of March 9 – Reading
• Spring Break – Reading & Math
• Week of March 23 – Math
• Week of March 30 – Reading

Just 60 minutes a week is all students need to stay on track and show growth!

We are pushing toward 80% PASSING — and we can do it together! 💪🏾

Parents, thank you for supporting your scholars at home. Eagles, let’s stay committed, stay focused, and soar to success! 🦅✨

🌸🦅 Spring Break & Early Release Reminder – DeSoto ISD

DeSoto ISD will observe Spring Break March 16–20, 2026.

📅 Early Release Day: Friday, March 13, 2026

Families are encouraged to plan ahead for early dismissal, as after-school programs will not operate that day. Lunch will be served prior to dismissal, and bus routes will run on adjusted afternoon schedules.

🔒 Safety Update: The district will continue its No-Backpack Policy (Grades 6–12) during the week of March 9–13. Only small clutch-style or personal-item bags will be permitted.

📆 Instructional Calendar Update: Monday, April 6, 2026, has been designated as an instructional make-up day to recover time lost due to winter weather.

Please review campus-specific early release times and reinforce expectations with your student to ensure a safe and smooth transition into Spring Break.

👉 Read more here: https://www.desotoisd.org/news/newsroom/de_soto_i_s_d_announces_spring_break_schedule