Mrs. Dix's First Grade Class

Welcome to Mrs. Dix's First Grade Classroom Page! I’m excited to share pictures and videos of our daily happenings, along with helpful information & school reminders. Please 'like' or 'follow' in our years journey!

A bit about myself: I am entering my 10th year at Medford Area Elementary School - 3 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional, 1 year as a Special Education Teacher and 6 years as a First Grade Teacher. I was born and raised in Medford on a dairy farm with three siblings. I received a Bachelors degree at Western Governor University, where I graduated with a degree in Interdisiplinary Studies. In 2019 I graduated with a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

I am blessed to be raising my own family in Medford - Lexi (12), Brynn, (10) and Ryot (6). Together as a family we love to hike, kayak, swim, bike, read and travel. I personally love to paint, coach basketball and I enjoy trying new adventures, like skydiving and rock climbing.

I am thrilled to be a part of your child's education and look forward to getting to know you and your family this school year!

New this year! Picture Day and Open House are on the same day!

Monday, August 26, 2024

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To end our days in First, Ms. Mariah brought in her sugar glider, Ms. Tasha brought in morning donuts, we cleaned and played the day away & we had several student treats - no short of sugar here!

I wish you all a safe and happy summer with the best of company! I look forward to some big hugs from these official second graders come fall ♥️

Even after 165 days, I have yet to master the art in getting all 24 kids in a photo, smiling and looking without cutting anyone off😂 but I am close!

Today we spent time working on a collaboration puzzle poster, which spelt out - Good Luck Next Year! & my Firsties received candy awards. So proud of these soon to be second graders!

🏥 Welcome to the First grade Animal Hospital! Students from Mrs. Gehauls’ high school class joined us in caring for some of our stuffed creatures today. 🏥

Mrs. Gerlach held a photo booth during Fun Day. Check out our class pics!

Today we made our way to the City Park and the Public Library, where we learned about summer programming. We had a beautiful (and slightly exhausting 😂) day!

These Firsties received their last donation book for the year: Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble! I love getting more books into the hands of our future & to share a love of reading!

Special thanks to this years sponsors at 64 North Bar & Grill - we appreciate you!

Today MAES celebrated Fun Day, Carnival style! Our Gym Teachers, Ms. O and Mr. Person organized four station of activities including, Minute to Win It games, Bingo & doodles, face painting, karaoke, dancing, a photo booth and many games!

Special thanks to Ms. O, Mr. Person & all of our volunteers who made this event possible!

Today we ventured to the School Forest where we went on a nature walk, drew pond life and caught many critters!

As the school year comes to an end, I'm proud to announce that I too will be graduating from First Grade! Starting 2023-2024 I will be the MAES Special Education & Mental Health Educator. To all my families, current & past - thank you for allowing me to be your child's teacher. I have loved watching my students grow socially, emotionally, physically, academically & mentally these past six years! Having my prior students visit me has always been one of my daily highlights. I look forward to this come fall, in a brand new room & hallway of course! I appreciate all of the love and support I've received in First and know that my passion as an educator is continuously fueled by my students & families!

The MAES PTO is selling these yard signs for $15.00. Funds to support the PTO school year events! Reach out to [email protected] if interested.

Here are the Penny Party Results! Congratulations 2nd Grade! Mr. and Mrs. Olson want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to this Penny Party.

We are blown away by your generosity and are so excited to present this donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

A Mid-Week Update! Here are the current rankings for each Grade Level at MAES for the Penny Party! We won’t count again until the Penny Party ends on Friday and we can announce the Winner! 🥳

Today we took the time to celebrate Day G = Board Games! These Firsties enjoyed an arrangement of games with their friends!

On Day F - we enjoyed a delicious fruit salad 😋

🌱 About a month ago we created and planted these grass seed cups. Today we had the pleasure of trimming them up and taking them home! 🌱

Today we celebrated Day D = Dance. & we also made a walk over to Stramas where we celebrated our most recent Behavioral Bingo with an ice cream treat!

Today on Day C = we got outside with chalk! These Firsties are sure enjoying each days countdown celebration!

Welcome to our ABC Countdown to Summer! Today we got outside to blow, play and pop some bubbles. I’m looking forward to celebrating each and every remaining day with these kiddos!

Flat Stanley arrived with a treat from the woods, where he havested and made maple syrup! My Firsties tried it today over ice cream 😋

Today we got outside to chalk in the sun to spell, say and write our core words for the week!

🦈 Today we received April’s book donation, Finding a Friend! This book follows a shark, whose determined to make new friends, despite his tough characteristics.🦈

Special thanks to 64 North Bar & Grill who’ve sponsored my entire class and make these opportunities possible!

Flat Stanley is back from Washington where he visited the court house and spent time near the Vancouver bridge and Mt Hall!