Dixon Elementary School

We are not trying to rush through the summer, but wanted to make this available for those who like to plan early.

Please remember the Dixon Area Caring-Center will host the annual Back to School Fair in August. Students in the Dixon R-I School District can receive their school supplies that evening. If you would like to donate financially or volunteer at this amazing event, please contact the Caring Center.

Walmart donated a truck load of gardening supplies to our STEAM program. Thanks Luther Riddle and the Walmart gang.
-Mr Duncan

Important Summer School Dates:
Tuesday (6/18)-Concession Fundraiser
Thursday (6/20)- Field Trip (students may not miss more than 2 days)
**Please note K-2 and 3-5 have a different price.**
K-2: Skating and bounce house - $7
3-5: Skating and 1 round of laser tag - $9
Friday (6/21)- Last day of summer school

Today was a great day for a summer school field trip!

Reminder: If your child has missed more than 2 days of summer school per 9 day semester, they are not eligible to attend the field trip unless they have a court ordered parenting plan that prevents them from attending on certain days. Students who are not eligible will stay at the school with a teacher.

Those going on the trip, please wear swimsuits to school (with cover up) and pack a towel and sunscreen. It is helpful if students’ names are on their things.

If your child will be 4 years old by August 1st, please call the elementary office (573-759-7163, ext. 2001) to set up an appointment for screening. Screening will be held on Friday, August 2nd.

Summer School Parents: please make sure you check your child’s backpack. Permission slips have been sent home.

Summer school parents will need to call the elementary (759-7163 ext 4) for all summer school related communication.

Thank you!

Wednesday (May 29) will be the first day of summer school. Hours are 7:30-2:00. Students currently in 5th grade will go to the middle school and students currently in 8th grade will go to the high school. Elementary drop- off and pick-ups will be in the visitor parking lot similar to regular school day procedures.

Today, 05/24, is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL and will be an EARLY RELEASE at 12:30. Have a great summer!

Summer school starts on Wednesday, 05/29 and goes until June 21st. Hours are 7:30-2:00. Students currently in 5th grade will go to the Dixon R-1 Middle School.

Elementary drop-off and pick-ups will be in the back visitor parking lot (like regular school days). Please remember bus routes will be black-top only. It will take a couple days to get a timing schedule set, please be patient the first few days. Thanks!

Thank you to Jackie’s Snackette for hosting first grade today. There were lots of smiling faces as they received their cones!

Representative Hardwick presented Mrs. Allen with this career achievement award yesterday.

He also went into the 4th grade class and spoke to them about the three branches of government.

Don’t forget about Retirement Spirit Week, if you are wishing to participate.

Let's celebrate Mrs. Allen's last week of school with a farewell spirit week. Please see the attached flyer for the last week of school.

Students going into Kindergarten will need updated vaccinations before next school year. Please plan accordingly. Thanks!

3rd, 4th and 5th grade parents, tomorrow, 5/17, is the MAP Reward Glow Party. If your child earned their reward, please send them in a white shirt (or a shirt that can be marked on). They will have glow in the dark fabric markers to sign each other’s shirts during their Glow Party.

27 1st through 5th grade students met their AR point goals and were able to attend the AR Skate Party at the Zone in Rolla this week. We finished our day off with some park play! Good job super readers!

Fourth Grade’s field trip was o”fish”ally a success today at Rinquelin Trail Conservation Lake. Thanks to LeadCo Sinker and Lure Company for donating bait and supplies and Country Mart for helping with the food. We also appreciated Rolla Conservation Department who was able to supply 20 fishing poles for kids to borrow.

Fifth Grade had their field trip to Missouri S&T today.

Kindergartners had beautiful weather for their day of exploring at Maramec Springs today.

Thanks to everyone who showed appreciation to our teachers. Throughout the week, teachers were blessed with milkshakes, doughnuts, lunch from Avion, snacks and more. We appreciate all of the kindness and support!

Thanks to a grant received from the Department of Conservation, some DES students were able to go to the Runge Conservation Nature Center and Capitol today. It was a beautiful day for a field trip!

This week brought a lot of smiling faces with the Book Blast deliveres. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Some district roads may be impassable for buses this morning. If you are in one of these areas, we advise you to bring your child, if it is safely possible. If not, please contact your child’s attendance office. Thanks!

MAP Testing will begin this morning for third through fifth grade scholars.

Best of luck! All the hard work this year will help you to shine!

Let's celebrate Mrs. Allen's last week of school with a farewell spirit week. Please see the attached flyer for the last week of school.

Students should wear or pack gym shoes most of this week.

As the last few weeks of school are approaching, it is important that students return ALL library materials to the library.

If your student has books out they will receive a note telling the title of the book and how much the replacement cost is in the event they have lost their books. Please help your child locate and return these items ASAP.