{"id":907,"date":"2022-08-30T17:49:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T00:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixonusd.org\/dhs\/?p=907"},"modified":"2023-09-01T13:02:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T20:02:15","slug":"principals-rampage-v3-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonusd.org\/dhs\/principals-rampage-v3-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal’s RAMpage v3.4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Dixon High School Families,
\nThis week\u2019s RAMpage is short and sweet because we are looking forward to meeting you in person tomorrow and I want to take this opportunity, on behalf of our administration team, to express our gratitude,share some celebrations and seek support from you.
\nGratitude and Celebrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Back to School Night is Tomorrow Night<\/strong>
\nPlease join us tomorrow evening for Back to School Night – the traditional kind – where you can meet all of your students\u2019 teachers and get a feel for our campus. \u00a0The event\u00a0begins at 5:45 in the quad\u00a0prior to going to your students\u2019 classes. \u00a0Find detailed information here: \u00a0Parent Back to School Night Flyer\u00a0<\/a>
\nWe will meet in the quad from 5:45 to 6:00pm and attend student schedules after. Zero period begins at 6:00 other classes will follow per this schedule:
\nPeriod 0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a06:00-6:10
\nPeriod 1\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a06:15-6:25
\nPeriod 2\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a06:30-6:40
\nPeriod 3\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a06:45-6:55
\nPeriod 4\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a07:00-7:10
\nPeriod 5\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a07:15-7:25
\nPeriod 6\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a07:30-7:40<\/p>\n

Our Colleagues<\/strong>
\nOur entire staff has absolutely \u201chit the ground running\u201d to start this busy, positive school year! \u00a0Our teachers are supporting your students with equitable, common practices including binders and planners, they are building relationships with students, and they are teaching up a storm! \u00a0Our office staff and support staff are also on top of things and helping families, students, and all of us, with the work of running a school.<\/p>\n

Our Students<\/strong>
\nWow! \u00a0Our students are enthusiastic, engaged, and so fun to be around. We are so glad to have a \u201cregular\u201d start to school. \u00a0We\u2019ve had a few students test the waters – \u00a0as teenagers do – but overall, and quite simply, our students are why we all choose to work here. \u00a0Dixon kids are THE BEST!<\/p>\n

Our Families<\/strong>
\nIt has been an absolute pleasure to meet you all. \u00a0Thank you for partnering with us as we raise our community\u2019s teenagers together. \u00a0Please keep supporting your students\u2019 planner and binder use, make sure they bring their charged Chromebook every day, and keep communicating with us. \u00a0We love hearing from you.<\/p>\n

Our Activities and Events<\/strong>
\nOur Leadership class, under the direction of Chelsea Haines, is rocking and rolling with planning for student events including Homecoming, the week of September 19. \u00a0We will be sharing more dates and details soon!
\nOur athletic teams are also in full swing with a big football win against Winters (and a growing JV program), a volleyball team that is currently 5-2, and water polo and cross country training for their contests.
\nWe are hosting clubs, such as Math Steeplechase and Academic Decathlon Teams. \u00a0Make sure your student is listening to the announcements every day so they are aware of meetings and opportunities.<\/p>\n

Our Mindset<\/strong>
\nAs a site leader, I am proud of our community\u2019s mindset as we discover the power in a forward-thinking, positive culture where we all engage fully every day, allow ourselves to be present in what we are doing, and courageously seek support when we need it. \u00a0You can see and feel this at DHS. \u00a0Rock on, RAMS!!!<\/p>\n

DHS PTO Update!<\/strong>
\nAt the first PTO meeting they elected a PTO President (Lisa Altmiller) and Vice President (Heather Morales). \u00a0This parent group will be working closely with student\/staff activities, programs on campus and in the community so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

We Need Your Help!<\/strong>
\nAs noted in the superintendent\u2019s weekly update, DUSD is obligated to have all families complete the Income Verification Survey. \u00a0I think it is very important to remember that this is necessary to keep all of the programs and services we have built for your students. \u00a0Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.
\nEnglish Alternative Income Survey<\/a>
\nSpanish Alternative Income Survey<\/a><\/p>\n

Upcoming Calendar Events – Get out those calendars! \u00a0\ud83d\ude42<\/strong>
\nTomorrow – Back to School Night (5:45-7:30)
\nSeptember 1, 2 – PSAT payments at lunch ($25 cash or check to DHS)
\nSeptember 5 – No School (Labor Day)
\nSeptember 19 – September 23 Senior Picture Appointments
\nSeptember 23 – Homecoming Football v. Fairfield
\nSeptember 24 – Homecoming Dance
\nOctober 4 – CSU Parent and Student Presentation in the evening
\nOctober 11 – Make up Pictures
\nOctober 12 – PSAT Test Day
\nNovember 3 – CSU Application Workshop in the evening<\/p>\n

Site Information<\/strong>
\nHere are links to important documents you need:<\/p>\n