Dillon’s Title I Program hosted our first family learning night on October 6.  Families were able to explore some of the many programs at Dillon that support students on their road to success.  Title I reading and math intervention tutors were available to meet parents and students to provide information about programs and answer questions.  Our counselor, Ms. Linn, presented information about our Mindfulness program.  Students designed race cars to start them on their own road to success.  After dinner, each student made a delicious race car treat for dessert!

Please watch the school newsletter and your child’s back pack for information about future family learning nights.

Dillon Drop off, Dismissal, and New Visitor Information

For safety reasons, when you drop your child off in the morning, please use the parent loop. There will be cones designating the area to drop your child off in. Please do NOT park in the loop. If you want to walk your child into the building, please park in the parking lot. If it is after 8:45 a.m., parents must park in the parking lot and walk your child into the office to sign them in. After 8:45 a.m. they are considered tardy and will be marked as such.

Children are not able to be signed out of school after 3:45 p.m. It is disruptive to our end of the day procedures. We appreciate your support with this so much! We start dismissing parent pick-ups at 3:54 p.m. Please make sure you are on time so your child is not left waiting in the office.

Thank you for your assistance and understanding in these matters. Our priority is always the safety of our students at Dillon Elementary.

Dillon Runs for Funds in “Color”

Parent Club would like to welcome you back to Dillon this year! Our fun and healthy “2015 Run for Funds in Color” fundraiser will take place in the afternoon of Friday, October 16. Our goal this year is to raise $7,000, that is just $25 per student. The entire school, whether you donate or not, will participate in this event as we encourage a healthy lifestyle. We encourage your family’s entire participation in this event since this is our largest fundraiser of the year. Reach out to family, friends and co-workers to ask for donations. We do not want children going door to door. As always, all money raised by Parent Club is returned to the student in various ways such as: Classroom Field Trip assistance, assemblies, Halloween Hike, Field Day, Birthday Books and Pencils.

IMPORTANT:

Please have your child wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind possible getting stained.

The runs are divided up by grade level:

• Kindergarten at 1:15 p.m.
• Second Grade at 1:45 p.m.
• Third Grade at 2:15 p.m.
• First Grade at 2:45 p.m.

Dillon McTeacher’s Night

Click here for more info.

Dillon Elementary is in need of Noon Hour Helpers! If you are interested in subbing as a Noon Hour Helper, please contact Mrs. Charters at 591-3590. Thank You!

Dillon is in need of volunteers for Field Day on Friday, June 5, 2015. If you are interested please call Colleen Short at 591-7076 and leave a message. Field Day times – Kindergarten and First Grade 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Second and Third grades 1:15-3:45 p.m.

Please Note: If your child has ANY overdue books or lunch fines they will not be able to participate in Field Day!

Dillon’s Future Dates & Events:

With the end of the school year just around the corner, there are still exciting things happening here at Dillon. Please look over these events and dates and mark them on your calendars!

Last Day for Lunch Charges – Monday, May 18^th

M-STEP dates for third grade – May 19-21 ELA; May 27-28 Math

Last Day for Library Check-Outs – Friday, May 22^nd (Books are due back by Friday, May 29^th)

Kindergarten Picnic Day – Wednesday, June 3^rd (watch for a newsletter from your child’s teacher to come home)

Field Day – Friday, June 5^th – students must wear socks and tennis shoes

Third Grade Graduation – Wednesday, June 10^th

Last Day of School – Wednesday, June 10^th

REMINDER: If there are any lunch or book fines still due, your child will NOT be able to participate in Field Day and will not receive their final report card.

Please make sure to come in to the office BEFORE June 10^th to pick up any medication your child has. We do not keep it after the last day of school.

Parents: We want your feedback!

At the beginning of every school year, parents, teachers, and students sign an agreement called a Parent-Student-Teacher Compact. This compact shares what each group will agree to do to help our children learn.

We would like to know what Dillon parents want in the parent section for next school year. Please take our short survey by visiting the following website on any computer:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3M2LJC5

we will also have the link posted on our school’s website. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, please contact Mrs. Sargent at 591-7061. The survey will be open until May 16 and it only takes 1 or 2 minutes. Thank You!

Dillon Student Council raised over $1,100 in their Pasta for Pennies drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Mrs. Malenich and Miss Dempsey’s classes tied for first place and will receive a pasta party – Good Job!

• Immunization Clinic available for all residents of Genesee County. Schedule your appointment by calling 810-237-4588. Next clinic will be held on April 23, 2015 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Morris Education & Community Center, 1000 E. Mt. Morris St; Mt. Morris MI 48458. Immunizations are provided by Genesee County Health Department Staff.
• Dillon First Grade Field Trip to Sloan – April 29^th
• Dillon Third Grade visit to Rankin May 13^th
• Spring Break April 3 – 12, 2015

There’s a lot going on at Dillon Elementary these days, from teaching our children proper nutrition to making wigwams complete with planting corn, beans and squash. Take a look at all the wonderful photos!