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District wide, phones and Internet service is down. The district is working on a solution.
Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚
Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅
#GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS
Have a rising 6th Grader that might be interested in taking Band as an elective next school year? Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more and hear the band in action!
Message from PTO: Duty Free Lunch — Thursday - 5/8
Teacher Appreciation Week is Next Week! We will be showing our appreciation for the teachers and staff all week. Please come help the teachers enjoy a duty-free lunch! We need volunteers to help the kids in the lunchroom, super easy! Please remember you must check in at the front office and must be at least a level 2 volunteer. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4iCZD9S
Friday, May 2nd JCPS will be observe Mental Health Awareness Month by encouraging our staff and students to wear GREEN! We encourage our Dixon Road Dragonflies to join us in this observance.
Family Fun Day to support mental health awareness!
Live Music from 12-5
22 Strings 12:00-3:00
Proton Jones 3:30- 5:00
Food Trucks
The Greek Goat 12-4
Bulkogi 5-9
SUN Bucks is a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides grocery-buying benefits in a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out. Learn more here: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks
Summer Meal Packs
This google form to fill out for the summer meal packs and should be completed by families before Monday, April 28th.
Summer Meal Pack Sign up link: https://bit.ly/42RboUe
Message from PTO: We are so sad to unfortunately postpone the carnival on Saturday (4/26). The chance of rain and thunderstorms have continued to increase. We are not canceling the carnival, just moving days!! To provide input on makeup date, visit the Dixon Road Elementary PTO Facebook Page.
Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA
If you would like to provide input to administration regarding student placement for next school year at Dixon Road Elementary School, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/vXqwJZNna89Saoee7 by 5.5.25 at 5 PM. If you name a teacher, the form will not be considered for placement for next school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Hill at angelahill@johnston.k12.nc.us
Today is the last day to donate to the PTO's Dragonfly Dash. Please consider donating to this fundraiser because the money raised helps to support students and staff throughout the school year. Dixon Road Elementary LOVES our PTO and we know YOU DO TOO!!!
🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨
Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks
Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!
Don't forget to wear 💜 for Purple Up Day tomorrow! April 11 is JCPS Purple Up! Day - a day to recognize and celebrate military children and their resilience!
Dixon Road Elementary School is in need of test proctors for our End of Grade Tests. Test dates will be May 9-16. If you are available to help out any or all of those dates, please complete the form found here: https://forms.gle/sa1GYPQFpScZdpJX6
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you in advance!
Wear Purple this Friday for Purple Up Day!
Friday, April 11 is JCPS Purple Up! Day - a day to recognize and celebrate military children and their resilience. JCPS educates over 1,800 military connected students which represents almost 5% of our student population.
Spring Pictures are only a few days away. On Thursday, April 10th we will have Spring Pictures at Dixon Road. Attached is the picture of the background so you can plan outfits if interested. These pictures will be available to purchase after you receive the proofs. Contact the front desk if you have any questions.
Our annual Fun in the Sun day is coming soon!! Fun in the Sun will be on Friday, May 2nd. PreK classes, K, & 1st grade classes will start at 9:15 and end at 11:00. 2nd & 3rd grade classes & Mrs. Zimmerman’s class will start at 11:15 and end at 1:00. Murphy, Bradshaw, Strickland’s classes, 4th & 5th grade classes start at 1:30 and end at 3:15. We need volunteers to make this fun-filled day a success. If you are available to volunteer for some of the day or ALL day, please fill out the form, using the link below. Looking forward to another awesome Fun in the Sun day at Dixon Road Elementary!!
https://forms.gle/eWo7bxHm6pVHZMxy6
We want to inform you that there is ongoing construction in our area that may affect morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. To accommodate this , we will provide an additional 10 minutes before students are tardy in the mornings. We encourage all families to plan accordingly to ensure a smooth and timely arrival.
Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance. Join us in celebrating all month long.
