Dixie Magnet Elementary
House of Achievers- Building Excellence Together
Principal Updates
Good Afternoon,
I couldn't be prouder of the remarkable effort I've seen from our students and staff this year. Dixie's students and staff's hard work and commitment are truly shining through in the wonderful progress being made in classrooms every day.
A special shout-out to our fantastic special area teachers for the unforgettable Multicultural Night! The joy and celebration of the diverse cultures within our Dixie family were truly heartwarming and a testament to their dedication.
As we look forward to a well-deserved Spring Break, let's also keep our 3rd-5th graders in mind as they prepare for their MAP testing. I have no doubt that with the continued dedication of our entire Dixie community, we will finish this year with great success!
Sincerely,
Brittany Phillips, Principal
A few friendly reminders:
- Please do not let your students out of their cars until 7:15. There is not adult supervision until this time.
- It is a right turn only out of the parking lot during arrival and dismissal, we really need you to adhere to this for the safety of our students and staff.
- DO NOT let you student off by stopping on Eastland Parkway and having them run across the street. This is a HUGE safety concern, it is dark in the morning and hard to see small children running across the street.
- To enter the car lane in the morning and afternoon, we ask that you come down Eastland to turn right into our parking lot. We will not be able to allow left hand turns into the parking lot as this causes confusion in our flow of traffic.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration is coming up this spring. FCPS registration window opens Monday, February 3rd and runs through Friday, February 14th. Hours of registration will be daily from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Families can start the process by completing the online registration starting mid January and finding the required documents below to be able to register.
To enroll a new, first-time student, families may begin the process online here. Items to bring with you are:
Deed and/or Current Lease
Utility Bill
Birth Certificate (Official Copy)
Current Immunization Certificate
Proof of child’s recent preventative health care exam
Proof of an eye exam (due by Jan. 1, 2026)
Proof of a dental exam (due by Jan. 1, 2026)
Court documents pertaining to your child, if applicable
Specials Schedule
At Dixie, we have 4 special area classes. Those include art, music, library, and PE. The students attend one special area class per day for 55 minutes. You can find your child's special area schedule here.
Monday- Day 1
Tuesday- Day 2
Wednesday- Day 3
Thursday- Day 4
Friday- Day 5
Absences/Tardy- Excused?
Two Steps to an Excused Absence!
If your child is absent, please call the school at 422-0010 before 7:30 am. Please know that even if you call in, you will still receive an automated call about your child's absence.
For an absence to be excused, it must be followed up with a written excuse within 3 days. FCPS Board Policy does not allow us to accept notes after this time and absences will remain unexcused. Remember, when you take your child to a doctor or dentist, get a note.
See all the details in the FCPS Code of Conduct.
What is an Excused Absence/Tardy?
- Death of an immediate family member
- Illness of Student: Parents have a total of 10 notes to write for students' illnesses. After 10 cumulative absences due to illness students are required to present a written statement from a medical professional for each additional absence for the school year in order to be excused.
- Religious Holidays & Practices
- Medical & Dental Appointments: Be sure to grab note from the doctor's office!
- Family Emergencies: limited to three cumulative absent events per school year, as approved by the Principal.
Looking to Volunteer?
Dixie loves to have volunteers helping throughout the school day, attending field trips, and helping out in the building. Any and all adults accompanying a school group while on a field trip must first undergo and pass the background checks required for all FCPS volunteers through the volunteer application system. This applies to listed chaperones, volunteers, and anyone who travels separately to join the group at the respective venue. If you plan on coming to help in the building or on a field trip at any point in the future when allowed you will need to complete the following background check: https://www.fcps.net/leaders-support/departments-offices/family-community-engagement/community-outreach-engagement/volunteering-in-fcps
Parents don't need to be approved to eat lunch with their child, attend parent/teacher conferences or attend evening events. All other activities will require you to be an approved volunteer. These background checks are good for three years.
PTA Information
Don't forget to join the PTA! They do so much to support DME each year, it is the least we can do. It is only $5 to join! https://dixie.givebacks.com/store/items/55668
Our goal is to get 130 members, once we reach our goal the PTA will be doing a drawing for a pair of free air pods!
