January 7, 2022
In the event of a late start, the following schedule will be followed at Jefferson Elementary: 1-HOUR LATE START 8:15am Bus arrival at Jefferson and breakfast begins 8:45am Warni...
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November 10, 2021
Watch the video to learn about this year's Veterans Day activities at Jefferson Elementary School.
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April 26, 2021
Jefferson’s Book Fair has gone online! Discover new books sure to keep kids reading. Every purchase supports Jefferson School. Shop now! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jeffersonel...
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April 21, 2021
Parents, Guardians, Students, Staff, and Community, At our March Board Meeting, I discussed the use of Remote Learning Days and Snow Days. Specifically, I discussed the reasoning...
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April 13, 2021
The Lee County Health Department has notified us that it is ok to allow the students to play on playground equipment. Yahoo! The CDC has stated that transmission of COVID-19 by ...
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March 15, 2021
Mrs. Empen and Mrs. Hafer met with the Lee County Health Department to review our procedures since the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Educat...
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March 8, 2021
Dixon PTC presents our first ever 100% virtual fundraiser PERFECT PASTRIES, a direct shipped to home program. Please visit https://my.perfectpastries.biz... The fundraising win...
March 7, 2021
March 6, 2021
We are excited and cannot wait to see additional students at RMS and DHS return Monday, March 8 th for 4 day in-person learning. Here are a few reminders f...
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March 3, 2021
The Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living and Equip for Equality are offering a free parent training on Transition Services for IEP students to assist with life afte...
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February 21, 2021
Dixon Public School #170
Nurses' office
PROTOCOL FOR COVID RAPID TESTING AT ALL SCHOOLS
To: Parents and Guardians:
On Monday February 22 nd , Dix...
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February 3, 2021
February 3, 2021
Dear Parent,
Beginning February 3, students, parents, and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth an...
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February 1, 2021
At the January 27th Board of Education study session, Mrs. Empen asked for Friday, February 19, 2021 to be a Remote Learning Planning Day. This would allow DPS #170 staff members...
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January 12, 2021
Dixon Public School District #170 TO PARTICIPATE IN NEW STATEWIDE SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM
Margo Empen
January 12, 2021
Student safety has always been paramount to our
miss...
January 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Jefferson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating...
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January 7, 2021
Beginning next week, Grab & Go Meals will be distributed from 9-11 am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Currently, distribution starts at 8 a.m. By moving the distribution time to 9 am...
January 5, 2021
January 5, 2021 Dear Families and Staff: This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Jefferson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinating our e...
November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Jefferson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinatin...
November 24, 2020
Date: November 24, 2020
To: Parents, Guardians, Students, and DPS #170 Staff
From: Margo Empen - Superintendent
RE: Emergency Weather-Snow Days...
November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020
Dear Families and Staff:
This letter is to inform you that 1 individual at Jefferson Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. We are coordinatin...
November 20, 2020
Date: November 19, 2020
To: Parents & Guardians
From: Margo Empen - Superintendent
RE: Adaptive Pause – Technology Support
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