Chromebook Tech Tips #2
Welcome back! We hope everyone's Thanksgiving was good. We have compiled all the adaptive pause support information into an FAQ. We are here to support you during this time. Click on the links below to be taken to the FAQ. #GoPurple
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Dixon Public Schools is having a Special Board Meeting – Study Session on Wed., Dec. 2, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting is a training session with the Illinois Association of School Boards. The Board will go into Executive Session and there will be no action coming out of Executive Session. The agenda is posted on our website.
Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s orders, we are limiting the number of persons who can be on-site at the Board meetings to Board members and Administrators.
The regular portion of the meeting will be recorded and placed on our YouTube channel and the link will be posted on our website within 48 hours of the meeting.
Those wishing to submit public comment need to email them to the Board President, Linda Wegner at lwegner@dps170.org and the Superintendent, Margo Empen at mempen@dps170.org by Noon on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Public Comment received after this time, may not be guaranteed to be read aloud at this meeting.
Happy Thanksgiving from Dixon Football!
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Chromebook Tech Tips
Parents: We have added a new pick-up spot at Lincoln School in the diagonal parking spots closest to door 9 beginning Monday, Nov. 30th. Grab & Go meal pick-up will be on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 8-11 a.m. If you would like to pick up your Grab & Go meal at Lincoln School or change your pick-up spot to Lincoln School, please contact Madison School at 934-9662 by Wednesday to let them know. Grab & Go meals are available at no charge to any student enrolled in Dixon Public Schools. A big thank you to Ms. Reubin from Open Sesame for allowing us use of this space.
Parents & Students: Please click on the link below for information on how Emergency Weather/Snow Days will be handled for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions, please reach out to building or district administration.
https://5il.co/nbuo
Good morning. This is Margo Empen with a special announcement regarding Grab & Go meal distribution. We have added a new pick-up spot at Lincoln School in the diagonal parking spots closest to door 9 beginning Monday, November 30th. Grab & Go meal pick-up will be on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 8-11 a.m. If you would like to pick up your Grab & Go meal at Lincoln School or change your pick-up spot to Lincoln School, please contact Madison School at 934-9662 by Wednesday to let them know. As a reminder, Grab & Go meals are available at no charge to any student enrolled in Dixon Public Schools. A big thank you to Ms. Reubin from Open Sesame for allowing us use of this space.
Parents & Students: During the adaptive pause (Nov. 23-Jan. 3) you can reach out to building administrators and teachers to answer questions and provide support. Please click on the link below for contact information for each building.
https://5il.co/nbbz
RMS Student Council and Builders Club members collected donations to feed four families for Thanksgiving.
Grab & Go lunches will be available for pick-up tomorrow at designated schools. Grab & Go bags for Tuesday through Friday will be provided from 8-11 a.m.. Please go to Washington, Jefferson, or Madison/Reagan to pick them up between 8 -11 a.m. tomorrow.
COVID-19 Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Grab & Go meals for Tuesday through Friday are available for pick-up at Washington, Jefferson, and Madison/Reagan on Tuesday, November 24th from 8-11 a.m.
Parents & Students: During the adaptive pause (Nov.23-Jan 3), all students can receive counseling and support from any of our building counselors. If you need support or know someone who needs help or support, please reach out to someone for help.
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Parents/Guardians: Click on the links below for this week's COVID data. The data reflects those out currently as COVID positive or under quarantine.
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Get your team gear at the 2020 DIXON FOOTBALL CHRISTMAS STORE My Team Shop by November 25th! https://bit.ly/3nAkdvC
Parents/Students: Technology support is available during the adaptive pause (Nov. 23-Jan. 3). Please click on the link below for the email address and phone number for tech support.
https://5il.co/n9cj
The Remote Learning Plan for elementary schools for the Adaptive Pause has been posted.
https://5il.co/n7ql
Celebrating our Education Support Staff at Dixon Public Schools today in American Education Week ESP Day, for our paraprofessionals' dedication, hard-work, and professionalism in difficult circumstances this year.
The monthly meeting of the Board of Education will be streamed live on Youtube. Use this link to access the stream.
https://youtu.be/T73bNVBBUfY