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Sharing this message from City Council Member Mary Oros talking about COVID-19 Business Impact and Resources:
https://youtu.be/PBNzvZJZcRw
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ABCmouse.com code for Washington school! #washpride #gopurple
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Sharing a message from the City of Dixon about current operations.
https://youtu.be/LUMGs0IxFQI
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PTC Fundraiser turn in on 3/18/2020 at District Office from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Sharing a video from CEO of KSB Hospital, Dave Schreiner, reminding us in these challenging times to make things better for our friends and neighbors
https://youtu.be/PEkpGrWwHzo
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Congratulations to Kevin Schultz who won today's 'Leap Into Spring' raffle drawing from the Dixon Athletic Boosters!
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Here's some helpful information on Social Distancing.
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Fun and creative ideas for your children during this time! #washpride #gopurple
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Please watch this video for an important message from our community leaders about COVID-19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0ToB3TqTYo&feature=youtu.be
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Congratulations to Theresa Wood who won today's 'Leap Into Spring' raffle drawing from the Dixon Athletic Boosters!
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We have been made aware that Comcast is offering free internet to low income households for two months during the coronavirus situation. We are posting the link below to the application page where people can sign up.
https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
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Updated school closure information from the Superintendent as of 3-15-2020 has been posted. https://www.dps170.org/article/210054?org=dps
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Parents can pick up their student's prescription medication from schools tomorrow (3/16/2020) between 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Schools will be closed after this time and will not be reopened until Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
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Students who are receiving homebound tutoring or education outside of our District will not receive tutoring or be sent to outside placements through 3/30/2020. Mrs. Steinmeyer is contacting schools. She will be reaching out regarding work packets for students.
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DPS #170 staff - Please check your work email for an updated letter.
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COVID-19 Contingency Update - Please see Supt. Empen's updated letter on the website, app, and social media pages.
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Congratulations to Jared Shaner who won today's 'Leap Into Spring' raffle drawing from the Dixon Athletic Boosters!
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With schools closed next week, the PTC fundraiser needs to be turned in on Wed., March 18 at the District Office from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Please check the PTC Facebook page for updates. #GoPurple #PTCthankful
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All schools are closed due to the COVID-19 virus situation. Full details are in a news article on the district website. Parents, please complete the Grab & Go Meal Survey by Saturday the 14th at 5pm to help us with meal counts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SZ2P6KC
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School cancellation message from Supt. Empen - see website, app and social media pages for a District letter.