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!
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
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!
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.
Volunteers are needed for the Jefferson School Book Fair. Sign up below if you can help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA4AD2EA4FCCF8-56356423-jefferson
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.
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!
Our GOLDEN FRISBEE winners this week... Mrs. Engelkes' 3rd grade class and Ms. Saunders' in 2nd grade. Great job!!
Our P.U.R.P.L.E. students this week. They are all AMAZING!!
Ms. Pitzer's class had a blast seeing their favorite songs in music class!
Our school social worker, Mrs. Krager, and our speech pathologist, Mrs. Thorpe, were invited to "Toot their horns" today! Their efforts increase learning in our building for all. We are glad to celebrate them!
Dixon Public Schools would like to recognize our Assistant Principals and our Dean of Students during National Appreciation Week! They help foster leadership within the school by mentoring students and guiding them toward personal and academic success. They also assist in shaping the school culture and climate by promoting values like respect, responsibility, and teamwork. Thank you for everything that you do! #BePurple
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.
Reminder: Wednesday, April 9th is a Half Day
Lots of positive office referrals given today! Congratulations to our 2nd and 3rd grade students and Mrs. Buikema in 2nd grade!
This week's GOLDEN FRISBEE winners are... Ms. Dewey's class in 2nd grade and Mrs. Hoyle's class in 3rd! Keep up the great work!
Attention DPS Families! Please see the attached flyer for information about the 2nd Annual Summer Shoe Drive!
Celebrating this fabulous group of paraprofessionals today! Your contributions to our school are vital and you are appreciated!!
"May you be proud of the work you do, the person you are, and the difference you make."
"Toot Your Horn Tuesday" was so much fun today! We were able to celebrate Ms. Leann in the front office and Ms. Saunders in third grade!
