The Middle School Tennis Club is starting back up on March 17th! All Dixon residents ages 5th-8th grade are eligible. You can scan the QR code on the graphic below or click the following link for more information and to sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrX2JNSh8GyU01s2C8FVJ4UIA6F1yDJ2EB8j54U4n6_Y8gXA/viewform?usp=header
TJD Families... come join us for games, prizes, and food on Friday, March 6th from 5:00-7:30pm at TJD School!
SPIRIT AWARD WINNERS...
CONGRATULATIONS to the TJD staff for their unwavering devotion to the students! I appreciate your willingness to help out in whatever capacity needed. This staff shows dedication to the students and families of TJD through their ability to maintain a positive attitude even through the toughest situations and weeks. They rally together to support each other emotionally and physically in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, and during PE class. They embody the true spirit of DPS.
THANK YOU for ALL you do!!!
Attention DPS Families! The 5 Essentials Survey ends on March 13th.
A 25% response rate per school is required for state reporting.
Parents: your answers help guide decisions, it takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and you can do it on your phone with your submission being anonymous.
Please take the survey here by clicking this link https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Attention DPS Families! Congratulations to Kelli Full who is a 2026 ISBE Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year awardee! #BePurple
Friday, February 27th has been set aside for parent/teacher conferences. This is the third year that Dixon Schools has had Spring conferences. The goal of these conferences is for teachers to communicate interventions and strategies to help students to finish the year successfully. These conferences are being held in just one day and teachers will be focusing on students who may not be prepared to move on to the next grade level. Over the next 2 weeks teachers will be reaching out to specific parents and guardians to invite you and your child to a conference. As noted, these conferences have a specific purpose and are scheduled by an invite. However, if you have a specific academic or behavior concern that you would like to address, please contact your child’s teacher through email or Seesaw to request a conference.
Respectfully,
Doug Stansford
Assistant Superintendent
Shout out to The Dixon Education Foundation for their support of DPS Drone Soccer. Their annual Stupor Bowl event is coming up on Saturday, 2-7-26 at RMS. Help support them in supporting our schools. https://www.dps170.org/page/stupor-bowl
FITNESS FOCUS:
Before the Chicago Bears' divisional round playoff game, TJD students learned the basics of football, including running routes, navigating tackling pads, catching, passing, and kicking field goals. They also enjoyed using our bumper balls for tackling.
The kids have really embraced gaga ball, demonstrating great sportsmanship throughout the activity.
Additionally, we welcomed Arlo to our 247 Pacer Test Club, while Malachi achieved an impressive milestone by reaching 700 in the Pacer over a few class periods.
Remember, stay fit and focused!
Dwight "Pete" Hill, PE Teacher
Dwight Pete, Hill
