2/15/22
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual(s) 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
5Essentials Parent Survey Update: Thank you to the parents/guardians who took the 5Essentials Parent Survey last week. Below are the percentages for each building. You can take a survey for each building you have a child in. Don't forget to fill out the entry form and return it to your child's school to be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local vendor. Visit our website - www.dps170.org - for links and information. The survey closes March 11th.
Dixon High School: 11%
Jefferson Elem School-Dixon: 30%
Madison School-Dixon: 21%
Reagan Middle School: 10%
Washington Elem School-Dixon: 29%
Please see information below on basketball for 2nd-8th grade girls. Registration forms are available in the office.
Mr. Baker's 4th grade WIN (Whatever I Need-Intervention) students doing a Breakout game focused on place value and rounding!
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/15jxx
https://5il.co/15jxy
More great art displays from our students at the talent show!
More great art displays from our students at the talent show!
More great art displays from our students at the talent show!
More great art displays from our students at the talent show!
In addition to our live performers , several students supplied art to display for the talent show. Great job artists!
Thanks to all who donated to our food drive at our talent show yesterday. All proceeds will be donated to the Dixon Food Pantry.
Congratulations to all our performers and to Ms. Purlee for a job well done at our talent show last night! You can watch it here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUqXr_hipt4
#madisonmighty #gopurple
K-Kids (Kiwanis) make "candy grams" that they had sold for Valentine's Day. They raised in excess of $100 to support our Dixon PADS Homeless Shelter. Way to go K-Kids! #madisonmighty #gopurple
February 9, 2022
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 2 individuals at Madison Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. Students who have had potential exposure will be contacted. We are coordinating our efforts with the Lee County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive individual(s) to prevent further spread within our school and community. The health and safety of Madison Elementary School students and staff are our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving 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:
• Staff members or students who are close contacts to the positive case will not be attending work or school until they are released to do so by Lee County Health Department. If your child was exposed to COVID-19, you will be contacted and given instructions by Lee County Health Department.
• 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 our strict adherence to social distancing and 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.
• Students are required to wear face coverings at all times, as previously directed and per school policy.
• Staff are required to wear face coverings at all times while in contact with children and other staff in the facility.
• We are continuously sanitizing high-touch surfaces including door handles, stair rails, sink faucets, etc.
• We are teaching students the importance of face coverings, social distancing, 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. If your child has had close contact with a known case of COVID-19, keep the child at home and notify your primary healthcare provider, Madison Elementary School, and your local health department. 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) 453-4966.
Sincerely,
Margo Empen
Superintendent
Parents-
Thank you in advance for filling out the 5 Essentials Survey. We appreciate your feedback. Also, please view this short video about some awesome incentives you and your child may win if their entry is selected. Good luck to everyone!
https://youtu.be/ZDMgZHOf5BE
Madison Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, 2/22
We hope to see many of you at our Madison Talent Show, Thursday 2/10 starting at 6:00 p.m. Student art will be displayed and live student performances will start at 6:30 p.m. Suggested admission is a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Dixon Food Pantry. Please come and support our students!
The 5Essentials Survey for parents is now open. Please visit our webpage www.dps170.org & click on the link to participate. Fill out the participation form & return it to your child's school for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to an area business. The survey ends on 3/11/22.
February 7, 2022
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 2 individuals at Madison Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19. Students who have had potential exposure will be contacted. We are coordinating our efforts with the Lee County Health Department to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID-19 positive individual(s) to prevent further spread within our school and community. The health and safety of Madison Elementary School students and staff are our highest priority, and we recognize the uncertainty and concern regarding the evolving 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:
• Staff members or students who are close contacts to the positive case will not be attending work or school until they are released to do so by Lee County Health Department. If your child was exposed to COVID-19, you will be contacted and given instructions by Lee County Health Department.
• 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 our strict adherence to social distancing and 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.
• Students are required to wear face coverings at all times, as previously directed and per school policy.
• Staff are required to wear face coverings at all times while in contact with children and other staff in the facility.
• We are continuously sanitizing high-touch surfaces including door handles, stair rails, sink faucets, etc.
• We are teaching students the importance of face coverings, social distancing, 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. If your child has had close contact with a known case of COVID-19, keep the child at home and notify your primary healthcare provider, Madison Elementary School, and your local health department. 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) 453-4966.
Sincerely,
Margo Empen
Superintendent
Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. This data reflects those out due to being positive or quarantined.
https://5il.co/159mg
https://5il.co/159mh