The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, but can also be overwhelming for parents. So, we are providing a one-stop shop for all things back to school the Back to School Basics page!
Click on the link below to learn more about orientation dates and times, beginning-of-the-year documentation, enrollment, transportation services, school nutrition services, communication tools information, and more.
https://bit.ly/3WPLcX3
Only 2 days remain until the start of the 2024-2025 school year begins!
Monday, August 26th, 1st-12th grade children on the traditional calendar will fill the halls again.
Visit the Back To School page at:
www.johnston.k12.nc.us/backtoschoolbasics for any last minute questions.
We can't wait! 🌟
✏️📚 School Year Prep! 📚✏️
Before the ink dries on the 2023-2024 school year, we're excited to share next year's supply and wish lists with you! 📋✨ https://tinyurl.com/24-25Supplies
Get a head start and be prepared for another fantastic year ahead. Have a wonderful summer! 🌞🌴
#SchoolPrep #BackToSchool #SupplyList #WishList #SummerBreak #SchoolYearReady
🌞📚 Dive into Summer Reading! 📚🌞
Looking for the perfect summer reads? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic summer reading resources to keep you entertained and inspired all season. 📖✨
📌 [Explore the List Here!](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFI-MUlqA/f8C8V0C1BjU9NgaElIIV_A/view?utm_content=DAGFI-MUlqA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer)
Whether you're lounging by the pool, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying the sunshine in your backyard, there's something for everyone! 🌴☀️
#SummerReading #BookLovers #ReadingList #SummerVibes #Books #ReadingCommunity
📣 Attention rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders and families! 📣
Join everyone at McGees Crossroads Middle School Media Center on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm for an exciting evening about the Middle School Sports & Athletic Booster Club! 🏀🏐⚽️
Get all the sports info, celebrate player recognition, discover opportunities to get involved, and how you can earn FREE admission passes to home games! Don't miss out! 🎉🏆 #MiddleSchoolSports #BoosterClub #FreePasses #GetInvolved
📚✨ Yearbooks went home on Friday! Did you get yours? If not, don’t worry! We’ve got a limited number of yearbooks available for sale in the front office on Monday, June 3rd, starting at 9 a.m. ⏰
Cost:
📖 Yearbook - $25
📦 Plastic Cover - $1
Remember to bring exact change or checks made payable to DRES. This is a first-come, first-served sale with no holds, so be sure to get there early!
🎙️✨ Don't miss the FINAL podcast of the year from Dragonfly News Podcast! Tune in for our best episode yet!
🎧 Check it out now at [https://tinyurl.com/PodcastDRES](https://tinyurl.com/PodcastDRES) or scan the QR code in this post and on the school website.
Thank you for an amazing year of stories and news. See you next year! 🙌💚
#DragonflyNewsPodcast #PodcastFinale #TuneIn #BestOf2024
🏃♂️ Dragonfly Dash Obstacle Course Challenge is in the books! 🏃♀️
Both teams are winners in our eyes! 🌟 The students had a blast cheering them on as they tackled wild obstacles, from pools filled with sweet tea and lemonade to weeks-old trash! 🤢💪
What a fantastic way to let off some steam and enjoy each other's company before diving into EOGs! 📚✨
A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring such a fun event! 🙌🎉 #DragonflyDash #ObstacleCourseChallenge #SchoolSpirit #EOGPrep #PTOrocks #FunTimes
🏃♂️🏃♀️✨ What an incredible journey! The Dragonfly Dashers Running Club has just wrapped up its last run, clocking in an estimated total of over 200 miles! 🐉💨 Here's to every stride, every challenge, and every triumph. Keep flying high, Dashers!
Join us in celebrating Taylor Fipps Luciano's remarkable journey as she strides across the stage to receive her master's degree in education from Meredith College! From the echoing halls of Dixon Road Elementary, where she once roamed as a student, to the present day, Taylor's growth and accomplishments have been nothing short of inspiring.
This year has been a whirlwind of blessings for Taylor and her beloved family. Not only did she embark on her teaching career at the institution that ignited her passion for learning, but she also found her happily ever after in the arms of a classmate, sealing their love in matrimony.
As we bid farewell to this chapter filled with love and laughter, we eagerly await the next chapter of Taylor's journey. Congratulations, Taylor! Your dedication, perseverance, and boundless love have illuminated our lives. Here's to the endless possibilities that await you!
Congratulations to Laura on her momentous achievement - graduating from Campbell University with her second master's degree! What an extraordinary feat! As she gracefully closes the chapter on her teaching career, we're thrilled to witness Laura embark on a new, inspiring path as a licensed clinical mental health counselor. Her dedication and passion for uplifting others shine through as she transitions into this noble profession. Laura's pursuit of her second master's degree in a completely different field is a testament to her boundless talents and unwavering commitment to positively impacting. It speaks volumes about her innate desire to empower others to become their best selves.
Thank you, Laura, for gracing us with your brilliance and dedication. Your journey inspires us to reach for the stars and never stop striving for greatness. Wishing you boundless success and fulfillment in all your future endeavors!
🎓🌟✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀! ✨🌟🎓
Join us in applauding the incredible journey of dragonfly graduate Misty Zimmerman! Amidst the unwavering support of her cherished family, devoted community, and eager students, Misty has triumphantly crossed the finish line of her academic endeavor at East Carolina University!
Through dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to her educational pursuits, Misty has illuminated her path with brilliance and grace. Now, as she embarks on the next chapter of her extraordinary journey, we eagerly await the remarkable accomplishments that await her!
Here's to Misty, a shining example of determination, resilience, and boundless potential! May your future endeavors be as inspiring as your academic triumph!
🍎✨ It's Teacher Appreciation Week at Dixon Road Elementary! 🍎✨
From May 6th - 10th, let's celebrate our incredible teachers and show them how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Here's how you can join in the appreciation:
📝 Monday, May 6th: Share motivational words with your teachers.
🎨 Tuesday, May 7th: Wear your teacher's favorite color.
❤️ Wednesday, May 8th: Join your teachers and wear red for public education.
💌 Thursday, May 9th: Give your teacher a heartfelt letter of thanks.
💐 Friday, May 10th: Bring a flower to show your appreciation.
Let's make this week extra special for our amazing educators! 🌟 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #DixonRoadElementary #ThankATeacher
🌟 Calling all future Dragonflies! 🌟
📅 Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 9th! Dixon Road Elementary invites parents and incoming Kindergarten students to Kindergarten SPARK Night! ✨
👩🏫 Come meet our amazing teachers from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm and discover the magic of Dixon Road Elementary. 🏫 Let's ignite curiosity and lay the foundation for future-ready learners together! 💫 #DixonRoadSPARKNight #FutureDragonflies #KindergartenReady
🎉 It's National School Principals Day! 🏫 Let's take a moment to shower Dr. Hill with the appreciation she truly deserves for her dedication to our school and students. 🍎 Thank you for all that you do! 🙌 #PrincipalsDay # 📚
🎶✨ What a musical adventure! 🎻 Today, Dr. Hill, Mr. Todd, and our amazing fourth-grade teachers took their students to Meymandi Concert Hall for an enriching experience with the North Carolina Symphony. Dressed to the nines, our young scholars soaked up every note! 🎵 From the captivating Bacchanale to the timeless "Simple Gifts" by Joseph Brackett, the melodies lingered long after the concert ended. 🌟 Thank you, NC Symphony, for igniting a love for music in our students' hearts! ❤️🎶 #MusicEducation #NCsymphony #GratefulTeachers
Get ready for Hat Day at Dixon Road Elementary tomorrow! Bring a dollar and sport your favorite school-appropriate hat all day! 🎩🧢 #HatDay #DixonRoadElementary
🌱🔬 Exciting News! 🌱🔬
Our 4th Grade scientists at Dixon Road Elementary have transformed their research into reality! 🎉 After diving deep into the world of seeds, these young explorers have planted them in recycled planters. 🌿 Now, they're eagerly watching as their seeds sprout and grow, ready to uncover the mysteries of our natural world. 🌎 Stay tuned for updates as they embark on this fascinating journey of discovery! 🚀 #ScienceAdventure #YoungScientists #DixonRoadExplorers 🌱🔍
🌞 Ready to make memories under the sun? Join us for "Fun in the Sun" at Dixon Road Elementary on Friday, May 17th (rain date: Monday, May 20th)! ☀️
🎉 We're calling all volunteers to make this day extra special for our students! Whether you're a parent, guardian, or community member, your help is invaluable.
📝 Sign up to volunteer using this link: [tinyurl.com/DRESFunInSun](https://tinyurl.com/DRESFunInSun). Unsure about your JCPS volunteer status? No worries! The link will provide information at the bottom of the signup sheet.
🕒 Check out the class schedule below:
- PreK, K, 1st grades: 9:15-11:00
- 2nd & 3rd grades, Madey's class: 11:15-1:00
- Moore, Bradshaw, Fipps-Luciano classes, 4th & 5th grades: 1:30-3:15
Let's make this day unforgettable for our students! See you there! 🌈 #DixonRoadElementary #FunInTheSun #VolunteerOpportunity
JCPS is looking for Reading Buddy volunteers to help our students this summer! We need parents, grandparents, community members, and high school students to join our Summer Reading Camp participants during morning arrival.
Volunteers will listen to and encourage students as they develop their reading skills. No experience is required, but you will need to register and be a volunteer with JCPS before you begin.
To sign up:
Complete the Reading Buddy Volunteer Form by visiting: https://bit.ly/JCPSbuddy
Register to Volunteer with JCPS by visiting https://myvolunteer.com/jcps/volunteer/login
Thank you and have a great evening!
