We celebrated the end of the school year with Kona Ice today! We were grateful for the sunshine and the time outside together celebrating!
Deadline is tomorrow: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
DPS Schools were honored with the United Way Spirit Award in recognition of the staff and students' strong commitment to giving back to the community. The RMS Builders Club played a leading role in this achievement by organizing the fundraising campaign and dedicating many volunteer hours to local service projects. Ms. Becker and two Builders Club officers attended the May board meeting to share this accomplishment with the school board. #gopurple
Reminder: https://forms.office.com/r/rMQ5HsZT85
The IL Association of School Boards will be conducting a parent/community member focus group to get stakeholder feedback and input on the search for the district's next Superintendent. The focus group will be held on June 3rd at 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of the focus group, please click the link and fill out your information by May 23rd. Please note that space is limited and you will be contacted if you are selected for the focus group.
Students in PE class work through team building exercises and racing with Mrs. Shippert and Mr. Masters.
This year we are offering supply kits through edukits for the families to purchase if they don't want to do their own school supply shopping. The kits are delivered directly to the school and will be available for pick up at open house.
https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/12960/Jefferson%20Elementary%20School%20Dixon,%20IL
We celebrated our last KINDNESS day today! It is always so joyful when celebrating our amazing students!
Yesterday, we celebrated two of our 2nd grade team members, Mrs. Kingham and Mrs. Sandee. These individuals pour love into our school and our students daily. We hope they "Toot their own horns" all week long!
2nd grade raised Painted Lady butterflies. Each class received 6 caterpillars, food, and a habitat. This was part of our life cycle unit in Amplify.
Students from Ms. Stone's class in 2nd grade enjoyed some time outdoors for "O" in our ABC Countdown. We had the perfect weather for reading outside!
Jefferson is so thankful to this wonderful group of volunteers for setting up this amazing "Special Friends Shop" just before Mother's Day. The kids LOVED choosing gifts for someone special at home. Thank you for providing this experience for our students!
So MANY positive office referrals this week! Go P.U.R.P.L.E.!
Celebrating these KIND kiddos was so much fun today!! Certificates, donuts, medals, and smiles... it was a great time!!
A message from our friends at Dixon PTO...
Click on the survey to voice your preferences about the PTO fundraisers for next year.
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Happy Teacher Appreciation week to the AMAZING people that support our students each and every day! Thank you to Melissa and Casey's on 4th street for helping us celebrate! Your donations and time are greatly appreciated!
Dixon Public Schools is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Employees of the Year. Mrs. Jordan Miller and Mrs. Katherine Leslie from Washington School. Many deserving employees were nominated, and we thank everyone who took the time to enter a deserving teacher or support staff. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Leslie will be honored at the May 21, 2025, Board of Education Meeting. Congratulations Jordan and Katherine!
Friday, we celebrating Kindness in our school. Students selected by their teacher were announced over the intercom, provided a certificate, and invited to the cafeteria for donuts with Mrs. Full and Mrs. Krager. It was a wonderful morning and we're so proud of these kind kiddos!
Last week, 2nd and 3rd grade students were able to share all they've learned with their families during music class. Students danced, played ukuleles, boomwhackers, and various percussion instruments, and enjoyed performing! Thank you to Mrs. Shirley for making this day so special for our students!
Our Positive Office Referral recipients from Friday. Great job, P.U.R.P.L.E. students!!
Mrs. Ganze was also celebrated this week as part of our "Toot Your Own Horn" recognition. Thank you for all you do!
