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Just a reminder of resources for our DPS #170 families: The Dixon Food Pantry is open MWF 1-3 pm. Florissa(288-1905) and Sinnissippi Centers(284-6611) are still open. YWCA of the Sauk Valley is taking calls regarding domestic concerns (288-1011). #weareheretohelp #GoPurple
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Please click on the link to access the remote learning plan letter to families-https://5il.co/edsi. Please click on the link to access the remote learning plan calendar-https://5il.co/edsl. We will also post these letters on our website under the COVID-19 link.
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District administration is currently listening to Governor Pritzker's daily address to ensure there are no updates or changes to our remote learning plan moving. We will send out our communication shortly. Please be patient. #GoPurple
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Washington School wants to know, who are you spending time with? #gopurple
https://youtu.be/1VgwUW4xEhw
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Grab & Go bags resume tomorrow. Distribution is from 8-9 am. Remote learning plans will be posted on our website, app, and social media pages at 3 pm tomorrow.
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DPS #170 is waiting for guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education on future remote learning. We have a plan created and need to make sure it meets State Board requirements. We will roll out our plan just as soon as we can. Please be patient. We will let you know as soon as we have more information. #GoPurple
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Here’s tips on how to have fun and learn during our break from school from our Jefferson staff. #gopurple
https://youtu.be/bD8JGVUdtl0
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Grab & Go bags resume on Monday, 3/30. If you would like to receive a bag please click on the link below to sign up. If you have already signed up to receive a bag, you DO NOT need to sign up again. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SZ2P6KC
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Grab & Go Bags resume on Monday, March 30, 2020. Go to our website www.dps170.org to sign up if you haven't already. #GoPurple
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Mrs. Empen & Mr. Rick provide an update for students, staff, and families.https://www.facebook.com/dixonpublicschools/videos/229246295118865/
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And here's a big shout out from some of your great Madison School staff and teachers!
https://youtu.be/ahUfR0YLI5k
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RMS Quarantine 2020 Shout Out Video
https://youtu.be/MZiGga9-0yE
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Junior Achievement is providing free digital resources to teachers and parents. Clicking on the link will take you to their website to access the free resources. https://jaheartland.org/who-we-are/programs/special-programs/online-resources-for-home-and-school/
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Here's a check in video from our Washington staff for all of our students and families. #gopurple https://youtu.be/-_WNAD5JzLY
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Learn about the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view the Live Cams. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
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Explore the surface of Mars! Click on the following link to discover Mars through Nasa's Curiosity Rover. https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/ #FamilyTime #GoPurple
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The San Diego Zoo has an amazing website for students! Animal information, videos, and games can keep students and families occupied for hours. Click on this link to be taken to their website: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
#animalslowerstress #GoPurple
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Attn. Seniors! Seniors who are working on scholarship applications should keep working on them. Please hold on to those that are to be turned in to DHS until we return or we provide additional information. For outside scholarships, continue to meet the deadlines. #GoPurple
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Dixon Responds to Governor Pritzker's Executive Order
https://youtu.be/Nwt9Hie3P_w