Dixie High School Students, Parents and Community,

I am very excited to be selected as your principal at Dixie High School. The 2011-2012 school year will be another terrific school year for the Greyhounds and I look forward to sharing in all of the accomplishments of our students both inside and outside of the classroom. Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will be continuing their journey to graduation through hard work in the classroom as they explore the many opportunities that lie ahead. Seniors will be finishing their journey this year and their leadership at Dixie High School will serve them well as they move on to higher education after graduation. The Dixie High School staff will be here every step of the way to help all of our students reach their goals.

Our Dixie High School staff will be teaching a challenging curriculum to all of our students. Students will need to bring strong effort and enthusiasm to their learning to get the most out of every academic day at Dixie High School. We encourage parents and community members to talk with students often about what they are learning at Dixie High School. Parents can check progress in classes at any time by accessing Progress Book on the web site or by e-mailing teachers.

At Dixie High School, we strive for the success of every student. The comments and questions from our community are very helpful to our continous improvement. Please feel free to contact me with your feedback: e-mail: gwilliams@newlebanon.k12.oh.us or by phone: 937-687-1366.

Sincerely,

Dr. Greg Williams
Dixie High School Principal

Dear Parents and Community,

We have reached the last month of the school year here at Dixie Middle School and May brings with it the end of state testing for the year, student field trips, honors programs, 8th grade graduation and the Washington, D.C. trip.  I hope that you have been pleased with our work here this year and that you and your family have a great summer.  Here are some important dates for May 2012:

May 1 – Math OAA
May 3 – Science OAA – Grades 5 and 8
May 5 – SWBL Track Meet at Eaton
May 8 – MS Spring Sports Awards – 6:30 P.M. – gym
May 10 – MS Spring Concert – 7:00 P.M. – gym
May 11 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Piqua
May 15 – Grades 5-7 Honors Program – 6:00 P.M. – gym
May 17 – 4th Grade Orientation – 9:00 A.M.
May 17 – Parent Advisory Meeting – 6:00 P.M. – art room
May 18 – 6th Grade Trip to Ohio Caverns
May 18 – 7th and 8th Grade Career Day
May 18-19 – Band OMEA Competition
May 23 – 8th Grade Graduation – 9:00 A.M.
May 23 – Students Leave for Washington D.C. – evening
May 24 – Last Day for Students

Summer School starts on Monday, June 4th and runs through Thursday, June 21st.  I will be calling parents whose students must attend summer school, but any parent can send their child to this service for extra work in core subjects.  Please feel free to call me if you have questions or concerns.

Dr. Gary Schomburg, Principal

Supplies: 8th Grade Supply List 7th Grade Supply List 6th Grade Supply List 5th Grade Supply List

Dear Parents, Students and Community,

Fourth Grade Graduation – We will celebrate the Fourth Grade Graduation on Wednesday, May 23rd at 1:30 in the cafetorium. Parents are welcome to attend.

Fire / Summer Safety – The New Lebanon Fire Department will do a special Fire / Summer Safety Program for students in 3rd and 4th grades on Friday May 4th at 2:00 in the cafetorium. They will do a similar program for students in K, 1st, and 2nd grades on Friday, May 11th at 2:00.

Mother / Son Game Night – On Friday May 4th from 6 – 8 all elementary boys and their mothers or mother figures are invited to attend the Mother/Son Game Night. There will be laser tag in the gym, video games in a classroom, and other games and activities throughout the evening. Refreshments will be provided. The cost is $10 per couple and $5. for each additional boy. Sign-up sheet have been sent home or are available in the office. If you buy the presale tickets, the boys will receive a special prize! Tickets can be purchased at the door, but the boys will not get the special prize.

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon – The P.T.F. will have a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon for all staff on May 8th.

Summer School – Information on Summer School will be coming home in the next week or two. The first session will begin on July 16. Watch for the Summer School handouts.
P.T.F. Summer Camp – P.T.F. Summer Camps are being planned. Information will be coming home soon on the camp offerings. Most will be held in June.

Last Day of School – The final day of school for this school year will be Thursday, May 24th.

May Events

May 4 Eddie Eyeglass Program Second Grade – 1:00
May 9 Fourth Grade Woodland Altars Trip Leaves – 9:15
May 9 Field Trip – First Grade Newport Aquarium – Mrs. Naas and Ms. Seeger
May 10 Third Grade Wax Museum – 2:00 in cafetorium
May 11 Fourth Grade Woodland Altars Trip Returns – 2:15 Third Grade Wax Museum – 9:30 in cafe
May 14 Field Trip - Learning Tree Farm - Kindergarten
May 15 Field Day – Grd 1 & 2 Field Trip – Wayne Historical Museum – Fourth Grade
May 16 Field Day – Grd 3 & 4 Field Trip – First Grade Newport Aquarium – Mrs. Dilman & Mr. Parks
May 17 Field Trip – Learning Tree Farm – Kindergarten
May 18 Third Grade – Fashion Show – Cafetorium 9 – 11
May 21 Field Trip – U.D. Drama Play – Third Grade
May 22 Third Grade Community Historical Walk and Talk
May 23 Third Grade Picnic

Sincerely,

Mr. Harold Bowman
Dixie Elementary Principal