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Dear Dixon High School Families,
We are so busy!  In a good way.  🙂
Here is some important information to know:

Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is teacher appreciation week.  If you could,  take a moment to send a positive email to a teacher (or two) who has made a difference in your student’s life.  Our teachers work hard, every day, to meet the needs of our students and especially at this time of year, they really do build strong relationships with our kids.  A quick note of gratitude or thanks really makes a teacher’s day!

May Fair and Attendance
While it can be difficult to focus on school with a ferris wheel in our backyard, we are extremely lucky to be so close to such an important event in the lives of our students and families.  It is always a busy time and there are always questions about how attendance works.  Of course, we encourage you to call if you have questions but here are the basics:

• If your student will be participating with our Ag/FFA department, their teachers will monitor their attendance and your student will be identified as if they are on a field trip with an “F” in attendance.  It takes time for the teachers to get attendance to the office so you may receive some automated phone calls until we get the lists and enter the codes.
• If your student will be participating independently, we still value this time.  Students who show should attend school and then travel over when and as needed.  But, they need to check out (and back in) at the attendance desk.  Also, we need parents to call these absences in or send a note.  Students will be identified with a personal/unexcused absence (which is okay) with a “V” in attendance.
• We work closely with the Mayfair regarding scheduling – particularly for showing animals.  We expect students to communicate clearly and go when they need to (for example, in the morning for weigh ins) and then return to campus.  
• Friday is a minimum day so students and families can visit the fair.  Please know…traffic is TERRIBLE this week.

Prom is this Friday, May 5
We are excited about a sold out prom this Friday night!  If your student is going, please read this important information.  Dixon High School Fancy Dance Info – Prom 2023.pdf

Important Information for Senior Parents
Earlier this week, I sent your senior an important email about graduation and some other responsibilities coming up.  As we near the end of the year, please encourage your student to read emails from me so they stay informed.  Here is the information I shared with the Class of 2023.  2023 Senior Information for Families.pdf

Visual and Performing Arts Events for our Community 

• May 4, Thursday 7:00 pm: Guest Artist concert tickets available now

Every year, Mr. Coulson hosts a wonderful guest artist concert.  This year, the guest artist is Steve Russo!!! Join us in honoring Mr. Coulson and Mr. Russo, two great educators and musicians.

• May 20, Saturday 7:00 pm: Alumni Jazz Band Concert
• May 23, Tuesday 7:00 pm: DHS Choir Concert
• May 25, Thursday 7:00 pm: End of Year Band Concert

Honoring the Class of 2023!
We have several events coming up to honor our graduating seniors.  I will be sending more detailed information to seniors and senior parents this week.

• May 15, Monday, 6:30pm: Senior Awards Night on Monday
• May 19, Friday: Class of 2023 Elementary Tour 
• May 22, Monday, 6:30pm: Distinguished Scholars Night
• June 2, Friday: Graduation Practice after last final
• June 3, Saturday, 9:00am: Graduation on Saturday
  

Other Events and Important Dates

• • May 1-11: AP Testing
  • May 12: Minimum Day
  • May 16: ELD Reclassification Ceremony
  • May 17: AVID Senior Night
  • May 24: FFA Banquet
  • May 29: No School
  • May 31-June 2: Finals Schedule

• June 3, 9:00 am Graduation Ceremony 

Site Information
Here are links to important documents you need:

• School calendar: https://tinyurl.com/yj9akacy
• Single/double week schedule: https://tinyurl.com/9du3sjw6
• Bell schedule: https://tinyurl.com/2p8b3xbb
• Who’s who (english): https://tinyurl.com/tc79h7ze
• Campus map: https://tinyurl.com/bdzftd72

As always, please let us know how we can help.  
Warmly,
Stephanie Marquez
Proud Principal of Dixon High School
smarquez@dixonusd.org, (707) 693-6330 ext.7113