Dixon School District

News from the Office

We have passed the half-way mark of school year 2009-10. We move from an introductory, learn routines, meet new people mode in the first half, to one of let’s see what we’ve learned and  how can we improve mode.  Beginning in March our third through eighth grade students will be taking the MontCAS test. I’m confident that parents are aware that this is a high stakes test for all parties involved, students, teachers and the school. They are used to measure student achievement and to tell which skills students need to improve. Results of these tests are also used to evaluate our school’s performance. The school staff will do all they can to assure your child is successful. Parents please help by making sure your child is in school every day. Don’t allow your child to be tardy. Have your child get ready the night before so that he/she can get to school on time. Remember most children need at least eight hours of sleep each night. Please see that your child goes to bed early enough each night to meet that need. Parents, with your help your child will be successful.

 The second half of the year has brought a new program into our school. We are now fortunate enough to have Altacare in our school as 97 other schools in the state do. Altacare is a private firm separate from the school and District, but located within the school’s buildings. Their staff is available to help students as well as parents. Their contact person is Mrs. Darci Jones. If you would like to learn more about their program or just have questions, her number is: 246-3566 ext. 262.

 February also kicks off our Pennies for Patients fund raising activity. Students in each classroom collect change. The money is donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This has become an annual event for our school. We conduct it in honor of one of our former students who lost her life to the disease.

  I want to commend those students who made the honor roll and those with perfect attendance in quarter two. Good job! You will be treated to lunch at the Dixon Senior Citizens Center and bowling in Ronan. In closing, if you’re looking for something to do on the weekends our 21^st Century Community Learning Center is hosting two more ski buses. Contact Cindy Hill for details.

 Mark Faroni

 Dixon School Principal

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