Congratulations to our DHS Group Interpretation team on “Come From Away.” Their performance was riveting and showcased their incredible talent. Good luck at Sectionals in Sterling. #GoPurple #GITalent
Congratulations to our DHS Group Interpretation team on “Come From Away.” Their performance was riveting and showcased their incredible talent. Good luck at Sectionals in Sterling. #GoPurple #GITalent
The 5Essentials Survey closes on Friday! Parents, it's not too late to take a survey for each building you have a child in. Our goal is 50% for each building and we are getting close. Here are the parent response rates for schools in Dixon USD 170:
Dixon High School: 25%
Jefferson School: 45%
Madison School: 33%
Reagan Middle School: 21%
Washington School: 45%
We use your responses in drafting our School & District Improvement Plans and setting goals for Administrators. #GoPurple #ThankYouParents
Please click on the link below for a news article from Supt. Empen regarding the postponement of the Gender/Sexual Orientation data collection.
https://www.dps170.org/article/676636
Click the links below for this week's COVID data. This is the last COVID report unless we see a significant resurgence in numbers.
https://5il.co/16tod
https://5il.co/16toe
3/1/22
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Madison School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Lee County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have covid-like symptoms to prevent further spread within our school and community. The health and safety of Madison School students and staff are our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the state and local health departments for best practices and procedures to protect everyone’s health.
To prevent further spread of the disease, Dixon Public Schools are taking the following steps:
• Ongoing monitoring of students and staff for signs and symptoms of illness and evaluation of illness reports to promptly identify possible outbreaks.
• Conducting a deep clean and disinfection of all areas daily and additional attention to the areas impacted by potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
• Continuing social distancing when possible and frequent hand washing practices during the school day.
We will continue to enforce safe practices to prevent, promptly identify, and respond to potential COVID cases, as follows:
• Students and staff who are ill with COVID-like symptoms will promptly be placed in a separate supervised area away from others until they can be sent home.
• Face masks are optional for students and staff.
• We are continuously sanitizing high-touch surfaces including door handles, stair rails, sink faucets, etc.
• We are teaching students the importance of social distancing when possible, and proper handwashing:
o Students are discouraged from sharing personal items, e.g., water bottles.
o Students are learning new ways to greet each other without touching.
o Students are reminded to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, and to cover coughs and sneezes.
o Students will be taught to wash their hands frequently and properly, following CDC guidelines on handwashing.
• As we receive more information from the Department of Public Health and other entities, we will implement additional recommendations and guidelines.
As always, everyone should monitor their health and stay at home if they develop symptoms . Sick persons should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed. Anyone who develops severe symptoms should seek medical care immediately. We are committed to providing your child and our staff with a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing cooperation with our COVID prevention policies and procedures as we work to help protect your children, your families, and our staff and their families. For any questions or concerns, please contact Madison School at (815) 934-9662 or Sherry Hafer, District Nurse, at (815) 285-8630.
Sincerely,
Margo Empen
Superintendent
Parents & Guardians: March 11 is the final day for the 5Essentials Survey. Below are the percentages for each building. You can take a survey for EACH building you have a student in. For each survey you complete, you can turn in a slip for the $50 gift card. Our goal districtwide is 50% for EACH building. Go to www.dps170.org to find the survey and the participation slip to be entered for the gift card.
Here are the parent response rates for schools in Dixon USD 170:
Dixon High School: 21%
Jefferson Elem School: 34%
Madison Elem School: 28%
Reagan Middle School: 20%
Washington Elem School: 43%
Effective immediately, drivers, monitors, and students will no longer be required to wear masks on buses in DPS #170. Areas in low or medium COVID ranges will no longer need to require masks on school buses. The District continues to encourage individuals to wear masks in areas in which they cannot properly socially distance and the buses will continue to maintain supplies of masks for students to use at their requests.
Click on this link to review the guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/face-masks-public-transportation.html
Our goal is to transport the students safely to and from school.
2/28/22
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Madison School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our efforts with the Lee County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who have covid-like symptoms to prevent further spread within our school and community. The health and safety of Madison School students and staff are our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the state and local health departments for best practices and procedures to protect everyone’s health.
To prevent further spread of the disease, Dixon Public Schools are taking the following steps:
• Ongoing monitoring of students and staff for signs and symptoms of illness and evaluation of illness reports to promptly identify possible outbreaks.
• Conducting a deep clean and disinfection of all areas daily and additional attention to the areas impacted by potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
• Continuing social distancing when possible and frequent hand washing practices during the school day.
We will continue to enforce safe practices to prevent, promptly identify, and respond to potential COVID cases, as follows:
• Students and staff who are ill with COVID-like symptoms will promptly be placed in a separate supervised area away from others until they can be sent home.
• Face masks are optional for students and staff.
• We are continuously sanitizing high-touch surfaces including door handles, stair rails, sink faucets, etc.
• We are teaching students the importance of social distancing when possible, and proper handwashing:
o Students are discouraged from sharing personal items, e.g., water bottles.
o Students are learning new ways to greet each other without touching.
o Students are reminded to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, and to cover coughs and sneezes.
o Students will be taught to wash their hands frequently and properly, following CDC guidelines on handwashing.
• As we receive more information from the Department of Public Health and other entities, we will implement additional recommendations and guidelines.
As always, everyone should monitor their health and stay at home if they develop symptoms . Sick persons should contact their health care provider to determine if testing is needed. Anyone who develops severe symptoms should seek medical care immediately. We are committed to providing your child and our staff with a safe and healthy environment. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing cooperation with our COVID prevention policies and procedures as we work to help protect your children, your families, and our staff and their families. For any questions or concerns, please contact Madison School at (815) 934-9662 or Sherry Hafer, District Nurse, at (815) 285-8630.
Sincerely,
Margo Empen
Superintendent
We currently have an opening for a lunchroom/playground attendant at Madison. Please see the link for more information on applying. Thank you!
https://www.applitrack.com/roe47/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=38214&category=Cafeteria
Maddie and Riley at Dixon Rotary Meeting today! #SuperStudents
Congratulations once again to Madison Spelling Bee champion Jake L who represented Madison School at the Regional Spelling Bee at Dixon High School this past week. Way to go Jake!
Students in Mrs. McPhillips' class spent last week using their multiplication skills to fulfill hot cocoa orders with different amounts and prices, reading bar graphs, and creating their own hot cocoa restaurant!
Beating the winter blues? Ms. Sherlock's class celebrated positive class behaviors with a Luau this past Friday. Very fun!
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those currently out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/16btt
https://5il.co/16btu
Madison K-Kids (Kiwanis) serving the school this week leading the pledge for K-Kids week! Nicely done!
Congratulations to Merit from David L. Rahn Jr. High School on winning the Regional Spelling Bee!
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those currently out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/15y4y
https://5il.co/15y4x
"Glow" day in Ms. Kurschner's class today! Very fun!
This notification is to inform you that 2 individuals at Madison Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. All impacted students will be contacted. Further details about our school safety efforts may be found in the attached letter from Mrs. Empen. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Sagel at 815-934-9662 or jsagel@dps170.org. I hope you all stay healthy and well!