A Message from Dixon PTO...
Jefferson students LOVE Fitness Fun Day activities! Here are some action shots from last week. We appreciate the creative ideas from our PE teachers!
It was Mrs. Schultz's turn to "Toot Her Own Horn"! Thank you, Ms. Schultz, for all you do! Stay tuned for one more celebration tomorrow!
Attention DPS Families! SMILE Illinois is coming to your student's school building with some additional dates! Please see below for the new schedule and add it to your calendars.
The Scholastic Book Fair is next week! It starts Monday, May 5th - May 9th. For every book they purchase, kids can choose another book for FREE! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool87
#ScholasticBookFairs
Reminder: Help the PTO stock the lounge with snacks for Teacher Appreciation Week! Sign up at the link below and send in your items to your school office by Tuesday, May 6th. Thanks!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459314-jefferson
Our P.U.R.P.L.E. students this week! We are very proud!
Dixon Public Schools held their 2024-2025 Retirement Dinner on Thursday, April 24. Those being honored include Keely Dewey, Jon Empen, Dianne Frye, Dina Frye, Jenny Kirchner, Laura Sward, and Suzanne Weaver. Not pictured: DeeDee Cibu, Laurie Meyer, and Barb Wiese.
A message from Dixon PTO:
Washington https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56458336-washington
Jefferson https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459314-jefferson
Madison https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459422-madison
Reagan https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459601-reagan
Dempsey https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAEAE2CA3F5CF8-56459693-dempsey
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Your attention to detail, ability to adapt, and dedication to excellence is truly a foundation of our success throughout the district. Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate your hard work not just today, but every day. #BePurple
Attention DPS Families! Tomorrow night's Duchesses home soccer game is Youth Soccer Night! All youth soccer athletes will get into the game free with their jersey. This is for athletes only. Parents will still need to pay admission. #gopurple #bepurple
Our PTO fundraiser prize was a hit!! Jefferson students had a blast taking a limousine ride to Angelo's for lunch. Thank you, Dixon PTO, for such a fun experience for our fundraising kiddos!
Sharing information from our friends at the VFW Post 540.
On Friday, Ms. Sholders joined our staff as our "Principal for the Day". Ms. Sholders was a big help and we all had lots of fun!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Jefferson Elementary! SAVE THE DATE for our BOGO Fair on May 5, 2025, through May 9, 2025. For every book they purchase, kids can choose another book for FREE! Start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonelementaryschool87
#ScholasticBookFairs
Last week, Ms. Weaver's class shared projects with their families. Their life-size orca whale was inflated and on display. Students also shared their "Bottle Buddy" research projects.
Reminder: SMILE Illinois will be at your students building on the following dates. Please see below for more information. The sign-up form is also attached.
Attention DPS Families! Registration is open for the 25-26 school year! Please follow the steps in the attached letter to get started. You can also visit dps170.org here and click 25-26 Online Registration.
Volunteers are needed for the Jefferson School Book Fair. Sign up below if you can help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AD2EA4FCCF8-56356423-jefferson
It wouldn't be a Tuesday at Jefferson without the opportunity to celebrate our amazing staff! Mrs. Buikema and Mrs. Hellyer, we are grateful for you and appreciate all you do!
