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Dragon's Digest - May 2026

Dragon's Digest - May 2026

Florida offers families a free program called New Worlds Reading that helps eligible VPK - 5th graders who need extra reading support build their skills. Enrolled students get:

- 9 books that families choose each school year in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or braille.

- Reading guides and activities that help kids develop their literacy skills.

Available books include popular series like Clifford the Big Red Dog and The Magic School Bus. There is no income requirement to participate! The program was created and funded by our state legislature, so it really is free for eligible families.

Apply today at

Program Application - New Worlds Reading Program Application

Dragon's Digest - April 2026

Dragon's Digest - April 2026

2nd Annual Fathers and Families Summit: This special event is designed to bring together fathers and father figures from across our community for a powerful morning of connection, inspiration, and resources to help strengthen families and support student success.

Dragon's Digest - March 2026

Dragon's Digest - March 2026

We are running the Domino's Pizza fundraiser, and we need your help!

We are only 17 CARDS away from the TOP REGISTERED SELLER winning a $50 Gift Card! Contest ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM! We can do this!

Text our store link to your family and friends and earn awesome prizes! You can even post our store on Facebook and IG! You can buy a card too and get buy 1, get 1 FREE pizza until 12/31/26!

https://store.dominos.cards/52932

Thank you!

Help us raise $1,000! — DeSoto Elementary School Please help DeSoto Elementary School! We need help raising money towards end of year 5th grade trip! Your support is greatly appreciated!

12 days left! We have already raised $170 online towards our $1,000 goal!

Check out the Day 3 video for the Slice the Price Card Fundraiser! https://slicethepricecard.com/day-3

You can support our school by sharing our general online store, where friends and family can purchase a Buy One, Get One large pizza card for just $20! Here is the link: https://store.dominos.cards/52932

Each card offers Buy One, Get One Free pizza at Domino’s through 12/31/26—a great deal for them and a big help for us!

Thank you for participating and supporting DeSoto Elementary School! Together, we can make a difference!

Help us raise $1,000! — DeSoto Elementary School Please help DeSoto Elementary School! We need help raising money towards end of year 5th grade trip! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Our fundraiser is officially off and running!

We have already raised $40 online towards our $1,000 goal!

Every student should register for the fundraiser https://register.dominos.cards/52932! Once you register you will get your own personal link to share with friends and family. You will also be able to pick your child's prize and the prizes go all the way up to $600 cash!

If you choose not to register, you can still support your school by sharing our general online store, where friends and family can purchase a Buy One, Get One large pizza card for just $20! Here is the link: https://store.dominos.cards/52932

Also, once you register you will have two chances to earn a $50 Gift Card! The registered student with the most cards sold by 2/23/26 at 11:59 p.m. EST will win a $50 Gift Card (when our group sells at least 100 cards online).

For questions, please call the hotline number: 866-252-6103.

Thank you for participating and supporting DeSoto Elementary School!

Check out the Day 2 video for the Slice the Price Card Fundraiser! https://slicethepricecard.com/day-2

The Slice the Price Card: Fundraising Made Easy - Day 2 Video Please play this video on the 2nd day of your fundraiser!

DeSoto Families:

We’re excited to announce our Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser, and we need your help to make it a success! Proceeds will go towards end of year 5th grade trip!

Here’s how you can support:

- Sell just 1 card and earn a free mystery prize!
- Register today to get your personal link and a chance to win $50 gift cards: https://register.dominos.cards/52932

Share your link (or the store link) by:

- Texting it to every number in your phone
- Forwarding it to your email contacts
- Posting it on all your social media platforms

Each card offers Buy One, Get One Free pizza at Domino’s through 12/31/26—a great deal for them and a big help for us!

Thank you in advance for supporting our fundraiser and helping us reach our goal. Together, we can make a difference!

Dragon's Digest - February 2026

Dragon's Digest - February 2026

Attention 5th grade families:

Exciting news! Magnet & School Choice results (including Hillsborough Virtual) will be released today, Friday, January 23, at 5:00 p.m.

If you would like help understanding your offer, deciding which school is the best fit, or preparing for the next magnet application window, please contact Mrs. Kilgannon, Ms. Mac, or Ms. Diaz. We are here to support you every step of the way!