Art with Ms. Sanft
- Dixson Art students have been completing their projects and starting some new ones! We will be focusing on making some Artwork inspired by Spring, in the coming month. Students completed a project that involved making “identical” drawings on both black and white paper, with black and white pencils. The results were impressive!! In between projects, the students had time to engage in one of their favorite “ Free Art” activities! They were given a tray full of legos and they were instructed to build any 3 dimensional creation they wanted! Watching them use their imaginations to construct is incredible!!! They get such joy from the open-ended lesson… The opportunity to use their fine motor skills in this way is super valuable. I look forward to making more Art together after the break!
Library with Ms. Watson
- In the library we read about Presidents and their pets. We learned that Presidents have to make a lot of decisions and President Obama’s daughters got to decide what dog they wanted.
- We also read I Spy books. We learned that authors and illustrators work together to tell us stories through words and pictures. We need to read and look carefully at both the words and the pictures so we can understand what they are trying to tell us.
- We learned all about fairy tales and how they include magic. The Story of the Leprechaun was about the magic of a leprechaun, his pot of gold, and rainbows.
- Lastly, we welcomed Spring and the beautiful things that come alive during this wonderful season.
Music with Mr. Funke
- Students in music have taken big steps toward becoming developing singers! We have welcomed many solo singers to perform for their peers and demonstrate skillful singing of songs learned in class.
- Having solo singers in the classroom is a great opportunity to talk about being a member of an audience. Students have been good listeners for their peers and they have offered encouragement and appreciation, complimenting each other on their accomplishments!
- Our students have begun learning their school spirit song, Dixson Spirit Way and enjoyed some fun songs and games from Ireland!
Physical Education with Mr. Tiernan
- March Madness has arrived in gym.
- Students are engaged in our tennis unit. One handed serves and hitting the ball out of mid air is developing students hand/eye coordination.
- Please have your child wear sneakers on their gym days.
The onset of spring can also bring in allergy season. Severe seasonal allergies can make anyone feel miserable. Prescribed allergy medication can alleviate symptoms but often at the cost of feeling sleepy or groggy. The four types of Conjunctivitis (“Pink Eye”) can be difficult to distinguish. The two that are extremely contagious are bacterial and viral. The other two (allergic and contact) are not contagious. Only a licensed practitioner can diagnose and treat Conjunctivitis. If bacterial, your child will receive antibiotic drops and needs to remain home from school until a clearance note is received from their doctor.
As a reminder, please notify the Health Office with any changes in your child’s health status throughout the year, including a new allergy diagnosis, changes in medication orders or newly prescribed glasses.
Have your child wear appropriate attire and shoes for active outdoor activity. Secure sneakers that he/she can tie or fasten are best for running and climbing. Spring break is a great time to work on the skill of learning to tie shoes.
A refillable water bottle will be necessary to help your child remain hydrated.
Please do NOT hold the door open for others looking to enter the building, including other parents/guardians. Each person must ring the bell and be approved by the main office staff prior to entering the building.
All visitors must present an identification card in order to obtain a visitor's pass.
Students arriving late or leaving early must be signed in/out from the Main Office.
Remember to bring your identification card when picking up your child.
If you wish to change your child's dismissal status, please notify your child's classroom teacher or the main office (for example your child is being picked up instead of taking the bus).
Please do not park or walk through the staff parking lot as it is an active lot.
The playground is strictly for school use until after dismissal.
We do not permit the release of students to parents/guardians during the following transitional times:
Class movement from Annex to/from Main building
Movement between lunch and recess
From 2:35 - 2:55pm on Monday and 3:00 - 3:20pm on Tuesday - Friday
Please make arrangements with the main office in advance so that your child can be picked up before or after these transitional times.
March 25 - April 1: Schools Closed
April 2 - 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences (call to make an appointment)
April 4: Wonder Walk (Dixson Front Lawn, 9:30am)
April 8: Solar Eclipse Viewing
April 10: Board of Education meeting (AHHS auditorium, 7:00pm)
April 19: 1st Grade trip
April 22 - 23: Schools Closed
April 25: Career Day