Dixon Road Elementary School

🎉🏆🍎 Exciting News! 🍎🏆🎉 We're thrilled to announce that our very own first-year teacher, Ms. Fipps, has been awarded the "Teacher of the Month" at Dixon Road Elementary! 🌟📚 In her first year in the classroom, Ms. Fipps has already impacted our students' lives. Her dedication, passion, and innovative teaching methods have brought joy to the learning process. 🌈📝 Let's take a moment to celebrate her hard work, commitment, and the positive influence she's had on our young learners. 🙌🏫👏 If you've witnessed Ms. Fipps's magic in action, please share your stories and experiences in the comments below! 🗣️📢 Let's shower her with the love and recognition she truly deserves! 💖👩‍🏫 #TeacherOfTheMonth #EducatorExcellence #DixonRoadPride #FirstYearSuccess #InspiringEducation

📣 🤝 Let's unite at "See You At The Pole" 🌍 📅 Date: September 27th 🕗 Time: 8:00 am Join us at Dixon Road Elementary on September 27th at 8:00 a.m. for a community gathering. 🌍🤝 🙌 See you there! #CommunityGathering #Unity #DixonRoadElementary#wholehearted

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

📢 Parent Opportunity! 🤝 📅 Save the date: September 28th, 2023 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: McGee's Crossroads Middle School 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Calling all parents and adults! The Poe Center, in collaboration with McGee's Crossroads Middle School, invites you to a FREE interactive session: "Drugs Uncovered: What Parents and Adults Need to Know." 🤔 Curious about the latest trends in alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? Concerned about your child's well-being? Want to foster open communication with your adolescents? This event is for you! 👉 Discover: ✅ Current trends in substance use ✅ Health risks for adolescents ✅ North Carolina alcohol laws and parental responsibilities ✅ Techniques for open dialogue with teens Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights! For inquiries, reach out to Virginia Johnson at v.johnson@poehealth.org. Let's come together to empower ourselves and protect our youth! 💪 #Parenting #DrugEducation #CommunityEvent

Do you know someone in the school district's workforce who goes above and beyond the call of duty? All full- and part-time permanent Johnston County Public Schools employees may be nominated by a fellow employee, parent, or member of the community. Winners will be notified at the employee's workplace and will receive a goody bag and a Certificate of Appreciation from Johnston County Public Schools. Each winner will be celebrated and recognized at the monthly Board of Education meeting. Johnston County Public Schools has an employee recognition program for Johnston County Public Schools employees. Each month a certified and classified employee will be recognized for the following traits: • Demonstrates excellence in his/her job • Exhibits a "teamwork" attitude • Makes a significant contribution to the school district, employees, students and/or the community • Supports the mission of Johnston County Public Schools exemplarily Nominations are made online

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

Congratulations to the VIP Golden Ticket winners: The Nelms Family The Nordan Family The Forghani Family The Richardson Family The Deese Family Congratulations to the VIP Quarterly winners: The Roberts Family (1st Grade) The Mitchell Family The Weaver Family The Griffeth Family The Modlin Family Starting Monday, September 18, the VIP carpool parents can unload at 8:25 a.m. at the flag pole. Please wait with your students until someone helps them cross the road. VIPs will pick up in the back bus parking lot in the afternoon at 3:50 p.m. Stay in your car with your tag visible so your student may be loaded when you are directed to move up. Inside: VIP students will meet in the office, and Ms. Freeman and/or Mr. Bates can walk them down. They will be announced around 3:45 to come to the office. VIP parents need to be ready for pickup in the back at 3:50. Thank you to all the families who participated. Quarterly VIP ends on Friday, October 27.

VIP carpool sale ends today at 5pm. Winners will be notified tomorrow.

📣 Join us for the Dixon Road Elementary PTO - City Barbeque GroupRaise Fundraiser! 🍔🤝 📅 Date: Saturday, September 16th 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 📍 Location: City Barbeque (110 Cabela Drive) 🤝 Let's Eat To Support Dixon Road Elementary PTO 🤝 On Saturday, September 16th, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, City Barbeque at 110 Cabela Drive is generously donating a percentage of sales from Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive-thru, and Pick-up orders to benefit Dixon Road Elementary PTO! Your support matters. 👉 RSVP & get all the delicious details here: https://grouprai.se/f258686 🌟 Why we're raising funds: We are a non-profit organization comprised of parents and families of our students. Every dollar raised directly benefits our students, teachers, and school. Your contribution makes a difference in our educational community. We hope you can join us in eating out for a fantastic cause! 🍔📚 📢 Please feel free to invite and share this event with your friends and family. Together, we can make a positive impact! 🙌👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #SupportOurSchool #CommunityFundraiser #DixonRoadElementaryPTO

📢 Join the DRES Advisory Board and Shape the Future of Education! 📚🌟 Are you passionate about education and want to make a real impact in our community? We're looking for dedicated individuals to join the DRES Advisory Board! 🤝 As a board member, your duties will include: ✅ Assisting the Board of Education in promoting excellent schools countywide. ✅ Collaborating in implementing county, state, and federal school programs and regulations. ✅ Providing valuable insights for the preparation of local school budgets. ✅ Advising on the care, use, and protection of local school property. ✅ Offering guidance on all matters related to our local schools. ✅ Serving as an advisory council to our school principals. This is your chance to be a driving force in shaping the educational landscape of our community! 🏫🌄 Ready to make a difference? Apply now at 🔗 https://bit.ly/AdviseDRES 🔗 Your voice matters; together, we can create a brighter future for our schools and students. 📖 Join us today! #DRESAdvisoryBoard #EducationMatters #CommunityEngagement

🎉 Exciting News for Kindergarten Parents! 🎉 Dear Kindergarten Parents, Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as we welcome you to our Kindergarten Open House event! 🏫✨ Join us on September 21st at 5:30 pm in your child's Kindergarten classroom. 📚🍎 Here's what's in store for you: 🌟 Tour of the Kindergarten Classroom: Explore the magical space where your child will learn, grow, and create lifelong memories. 🖍️✨ 📚 Overview of the Kindergarten Curriculum: Discover the exciting educational journey your little one will embark on with us. 🧠📖 ❓ Q&A Session: Have burning questions about this new chapter? Our dedicated staff is here to provide answers and support every step of the way. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ We understand this transition is a big step for parents and children, and we're here to make it as smooth as possible. Together, we'll ensure your child's first school experience is filled with joy and learning. 🌈🎓 We can't wait to meet you and kickstart this incredible journey together! 🤗 Warm regards, The Dixon Road Kinder Team 🧡 #KindergartenOpenHouse #ExcitingBeginnings #DixonRoadKinder

"Big thanks to Joker Fifty Riding Association for their generous school supplies donation to our dragonfly community! 📚🎉 #CommunitySupport #Gratitude"

"🎉 Join the Dragonfly family as we celebrate Dr. Hill's 1st year as a Dragonfly in style! 🥳 On September 11th, it's tutus and/or sneakers all day! 👟👗 #DragonflyBirthday #DrHillTurns1"

Please join Dr. Hill and other Kindergarten parents for a casual, grab-and-go breakfast gathering in the Dixon Road cafeteria after you drop your kindergartener off. We will be there to celebrate with you or give you a shoulder to cry on. Whatever you need! Thank you, The DRES Kindergarten Team

JCPS CLOSED FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Due to the impending inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Idalia, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students, staff, and visitors tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. This includes all after school activities on Thursday. The district will operate under Condition 1 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Weather Conditions can be found online by visiting www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials. We hope that all of our students, staff, and families stay safe, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this severe weather event.

**Rooms Guardian Account Assistance** Johnston County Public Schools is excited to launch our new parent-teacher communication tool, Rooms! We're working to ensure all of our parents/guardians are added to the system and associated with the correct student. If a parent/guardian needs assistance with their account - or they have not received account information, please complete the form below. JCPS PIO (public information office) will monitor this form and make the necessary changes. Please provide all information as it is listed in PowerSchool. https://tinyurl.com/Rooms-Parent-Help-Form

Carpool Tag Registration Form Individuals requiring extra carpool tags will have the opportunity to procure them starting from September 5th, 2023. The initial tag will be provided at no cost. A nominal fee of $3.00 will be applicable for the acquisition of a second tag, while any subsequent tags will be priced at $5.00 each. To secure these tags, you may either visit our office in person or submit a written request along with the exact payment in cash, ensuring that the request includes the name(s) of the corresponding student(s). For those opting to make payment via check, kindly ensure that the driver's license details and the name(s) of the student(s) are clearly indicated on the check, which should be made payable to DRES.

We had a wonderful first day back to school and want to thank all of our students, staff, and families for working together to make today a success. We want to share a few reminders to keep things running smoothly in the days and weeks ahead. In the first few weeks of school, it’s typical for our bus routes and carpool lanes to run a bit slower than normal. Our drivers are getting used to new routes, there are more drivers on the road, our students are getting into a routine, and most importantly - we are focused on keeping everyone safe at all times. We ask that you keep these things in mind if our arrival and departure procedures are moving more slowly than we anticipate. If your student is a bus rider, we encourage you to download the EduLog Parent Portal App, for real time information on where your student's bus is on their route. We also want to remind our families that the majority of our schools are offering free breakfast and lunch this school year. All schools, with the exception of Clayton High, Cleveland Elementary, Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and Powhatan Elementary, will offer free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. Families with students attending non-qualifying schools are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced meal application to receive benefits for this school year. This form, which can be found on the district website, assists our schools in many other services throughout the year, and can be beneficial for our families and students. Lastly, please be reminded that all of our school campuses now have a weapons detection system in place at the entrances of our school. All students, staff, and guests will be expected to pass through the system upon arrival to our campuses. This first week of school is a busy time, with a lot of excitement for our students. Please be reminded that attendance will be taken daily. However attendance calls for students who are marked tardy or absent will not resume until next week. We thank you in advance for your help in making this a great school year.

🚗 **Attention Parents and Guardians: Updated Carpool Traffic Pattern for the 23-24 School Year! 🚗** Hey there, wonderful parents and caregivers! We're excited to share some important updates to our carpool traffic pattern to ensure a smooth and efficient pick-up experience for everyone! 🎒📚 📍 **New PM Carpool Traffic Pattern:** We've created a video that explains the new PM carpool traffic pattern and process. Look out for our friendly staff to guide you. Video linked here: https://tinyurl.com/UpdatedTrafficPattern & on our webpage. 🚸 **Priority Safety:** Safety remains our top priority! Please follow the designated lanes and avoid using your mobile devices while driving through the carpool line. Let's keep our children safe together! 🤝 **Teamwork Matters:** Our staff will be present to assist with directing traffic and ensuring everyone's safety. Let's work together and show patience and kindness as we navigate the carpool line. 📣 **Spread the Word:** Share this post with your fellow parents and caregivers to make sure everyone's aware of the updated carpool traffic pattern. The more we're on the same page, the smoother our carpool process will be! We're committed to providing a safe, efficient, and enjoyable school experience for both students and parents. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Here's to a fantastic 23-24 school year! 🎉🚌 #SchoolCarpool #TrafficUpdate #SafetyFirst #BackToSchool2023 #CommunityStrong

We're just FIVE days from the first day of school! Can you believe it?! Be sure to check the Johnston County Public Schools mobile app off of your school supplies list! Parents, teachers, and students will use the mobile app for our two-way communication tool this school year! Download it in the Apple or Google Play store today so you're ready for the first day!