Round Up the Grandparents for Our Read-A-Thon!

Grandparents play a big role in our children’s lives, and they can be wonderful partners on the trail toward reaching reading goals. During our Read-A-Thon, they can help cheer on your young reader by supporting your child’s reading goal with a donation.

To make it easy for them to join the ride, we’ve included a link below that you can use to quickly email grandparents and invite them to support our fundraiser:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323832363639/1

Together, let’s help spark a lifelong love of reading and encourage our readers every step of the way. Keep riding strong and turning those pages!

S.S. Dixon Primary PTO
about 24 hours ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Ride Into Action! The S.S. Dixon Primary Read-A-Thon Is Underway!

We’re excited to share that our Read-A-Thon is officially underway, and we’re counting on you to help make it a success!

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking the link below:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323832363639/1?utm=email

It only takes a minute or two to get set up, and your support goes a long way in helping us reach our fundraising goals. Activating your child’s page also makes them eligible for participation prizes along the trail!

Thank you for riding alongside us to support our teachers. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon a true frontier success!
S.S. Dixon Primary PTO
3 days ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Read-A-Thon Bonus! A Magical Prize Awaits on the Open Trail

Ever dream of riding off on an all-expense-paid adventure to Walt Disney Theme Park with your family? We’d love to help make that dream come true!

Our school is hosting a Read-A-Thon Fundraiser, and it’s a wonderful way for your child to round up support while spending time with their favorite books.

Here’s the bonus on the bounty: any child who sends 10 text messages through their dashboard to spread the word about our fundraiser will automatically be entered into a nationwide drawing for a magical trip for four to Walt Disney Theme Park. One lucky winner will be chosen from all the Read-A-Thons held this Spring.

To set up your student’s account, just click the link below. It takes less than 5 minutes—quicker than hitching a horse:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323832363639/1?utm=email

Thank you for helping us blaze the trail and support our teachers. With your help, we can make this Read-A-Thon a real high point on the range!
S.S. Dixon Primary PTO
7 days ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Parents and Families,
Please see the flyer below for an amazing reading opportunity!
8 days ago, SS Dixon Primary School
New Worlds Reading
Saddle up and support the S.S. Dixon Primary PTO Read-A-Thon that kicks off Monday, April 6, 2025!

Today- use the link below to activate your student’s Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323832363639/1?utm=email

Author and illustrator Nick Mask will be here to kick off the fundraiser. Signed books will be available for purchase.

Every student who participates will receive a free ticket to the Jay Rodeo April 24th or 25th.

We will be awarding daily prizes for our top readers.

Thank you for riding alongside us to support our teachers!

S.S. Dixon Primary PTO
8 days ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Saddle Up for the S.S. Dixon Primary Read-A-Thon!

S.S. Dixon Primary PTO has decided to host a Read-A-Thon this year, and we’re inviting our families to saddle up and ride with us! Get ready to mosey on down the trail and help support our amazing teachers. Our Read-A-Thon kicks off Monday, April 6, 2025.

Circle the wagons! All money raised goes directly to our school PTO, which funds teacher appreciation activities throughout the year and fulfills specific classroom needs.

Partner up, partners! This year, our school is teaming up with the Jay Rodeo. Every child who participates in Read-A-Thon will earn a ticket to the rodeo on April 24 or 25. Students will also be invited to participate in mutton bustin’—an experience sure to be wilder than the Wild West!

We will also be hosting author and illustrator Nick Mask who will read his children’s book “Wild West Waffles” and teach every student how to draw his adventurous kitty. Look out for an opportunity to purchase signed copies of his books for your home library. Any student who purchases a book will be invited to have lunch with the author in the library.

Strike gold! Along with the rodeo ticket, students will have a chance to win a prize pack for most minutes read each day, prizes from the Read-A-Thon online store based on money raised, and other classroom participation prizes throughout the event.

We encourage everyone to activate their student’s Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. Your student’s account will be home base for tracking their reading progress throughout the event and for sharing their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family near and far. Use the link below to activate your student’s Reader account:
Reader Signup

Watch this short video to learn how to sign up your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg

Even if you’re not planning to raise funds, we hope everyone joins the ride. Grab your hat, lasso a good book, and let’s ride off into a great Read-A-Thon together!

S.S. Dixon Primary PTO
10 days ago, SS Dixon Primary School

Families, we're excited to invite you to register your child for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year! Check out our flyer for all the registration details!

✨ Here's what happens on registration day:
*Your child will be screened for kindergarten readiness
*Parents complete registration packet
*Early registrants get first priority for our Kindergarten Camp this summer!

We will have giveaways and a special bonus incentive: Students registered on April 8th or 9th will be automatically entered into our drawing! One lucky winner from each day will receive a free set of school supplies to help them get ready for their big first day of school! 🎒

Don't miss this opportunity to get your little one started on their kindergarten journey! We can't wait to see you on 4/8 or 4/9!

We can't wait to meet you!

Mrs. White and Mrs. Hendricks

13 days ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Kindergarten registration flyer, registration dates, 4/8 and 4/9!
SSDP Families- Join us tomorrow night for the highly anticipated PRO KIDS SHOW!!!! Doors open at 5:10, show starts at 5:30! We can't wait to see you for this energetic, engaging show!
about 1 month ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Tomorrow is the Big Day!
3/5/26

Tonight's the night for our Valentine Dance! PLEASE make sure you have reviewed the flyer regarding parking, concessions, and event times. We are expecting 800 guests based on RSVPs, so it is very important that everyone follows the guidelines we have established. The main parking lot will be CLOSED for the 5:00 session. Guests who signed up for the 5:00 session will need to park at Hometown Contractors on Pace Patriot Blvd. Remember this is an RSVP only event. See you there!

about 2 months ago, SS Dixon Primary School
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New update!!! Please read the parking requirements carefully as there has been a change to the 5 pm time slot! Please help us share this information. We are looking forward to a fun-filled event tomorrow night!
about 2 months ago, SS Dixon Primary School
V'Day Dance Updates
Upcoming SAC Meeting- Thursday, 2/19/26 at 7:30 am
about 2 months ago, SS Dixon Primary School
SAC Meeting 2/19
SSDP Families,
Below is a quick note from Hartman Photography:

If you forgot to order class pictures that were taken today, the link below will expire at midnight tonight! :
https://v2.myproimages.com/hartman-photography-2104/53907/search?code=ssdpclass202526

After tonight, you will need to pay using cash or check in an envelope labeled with the following:
Class Picture Money
Your child's name
Teacher name

If you choose the envelope option, the money will be due to your child's teacher by 2/10/26.

Thanks,
Hartman Photography
about 2 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Good Evening Primary Patriots families!
We are so excited with all of the RSVPs coming in for our Valentine's Dance next Thursday, February 12th! Please take note of some very important details regarding the dance located in the attached flyer.
Here are some big takeaways-
*All students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off style event.
*This is family dance, not a date style dance.
*Admission is free, but we will be selling concessions and florals. Both are going to be CASH only!, so please bring CASH!
*Please come at your designated time that you completed on your RSVP
2 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Good Evening Primary Patriots families!  We are so excited with all of the RSVPs coming in for our Valentine's Dance next Thursday, February 12th! Please take note of some very important details regarding the dance located in the attached flyer.  Here are some big takeaways- *All students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off style event.  *This is family dance, not a date style dance.  *Admission is free,  but we will be selling concessions and florals. Both are going to be CASH only!, so please bring CASH!  *Please come at your designated time that you completed on your RSVP
Join us for a fun -filled Celebrate Literacy Week, at SS Dixon Primary! Our students and staff are excited to take part in fun dress-up days all week to promote reading and a love of stories.
We hope to see all the red, white, blue, and YOU at our night time event, Reading Under the Stars/ Bingo for books on Thursday 1/29!
3 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Join us for a fun -filled Celebrate Literacy Week, at SS Dixon Primary! Our students and staff are excited to take part in fun dress-up days all week to promote reading and a love of stories.
Hello Dixon Primary Families,

This is Jennifer Hendricks, Assistant Principal with SS Dixon Primary School, with an important message for parents and families. We are conducting a lockdown drill at school today as part of our regular emergency drill process as required by state law. We know that drills can cause possible concerns for our students, but we believe it’s important for them to know exactly what to do in an emergency and these practice drills enhance their safety. Again, all students are safe, and this is simply a required lockdown drill.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Mrs. Hendricks
3 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
We are excited to welcome our Primary Patriots back to school tomorrow, January 6th! Grown ups, please see the flyer for important dates as we begin PM-2 FAST testing this week!
1/7/26- 1st & 2nd grade Star Reading
1/8/26- 1st & 2nd grade Star Math
1/9/26- KG Star Early Literacy
1/12/26- KG Star Math
3 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Dates for PM-2 testing 1/7/26- 1st & 2nd grade Star Reading 1/8/26- 1st & 2nd grade Star Math 1/9/26- KG Star Early Literacy 1/12/26- KG Star Math
Good morning Dixon Primary families,

We have a busy few weeks and wanted to give you all plenty of time to prepare. Also, due to lack of response, our Raising Patriots Night scheduled for tomorrow has been CANCELED. We will try again at the start of the new year.
Please see each attached image for more information about all our events!

-Red Ribbon Week
-Boo Grams
-Character Parade
-Book Fair
-Veterans Day- No School
-Veterans Day Breakfast
-Fun Run- Sign Up Now!
-SAC Meeting
5 months ago, SS Dixon Primary School
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days
Boo Grams are on sale now through the 29th!
Parents are invited to stand outside along the parade route for this event!
Parade Route
Veterans Day- No School  on 11/12
Veterans Day Breakfast-  please be sure to RSVP!
Boosterthon Fun Run- sign up now!
SAC Meeting 11/13
Our next School Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for November 13th at 7:30 am. Members, please confirm with Mrs. White that you are able to attend: whitemg@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Thank you!
5 months ago, SS Dixon Primary School
November SAC Meeting
Good Evening Primary Patriot families,

This is just a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th as this is a Teacher planning day. We will see you all on Tuesday, October 14th!

Mrs. White and Mrs. Hendricks
6 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
Good Evening Primary Patriot families,   This is just a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Monday, October 13th as this is a Teacher planning day. We will see you all on Tuesday, October 14th!   Mrs. White and Mrs. Hendricks

On the week of October 27-31, SSDP is joining the nationwide Red Ribbon Week campaign to promote good choices by saying NO to drugs & YES to health + happiness! ! To make it fun and memorable, we’re having special dress-up days all week long!

Here's the lineup:

Monday, 10/27: We are REaDy to Make Healthy Choices! (Wear Red day)
Tuesday, 10/28: Give Drugs the Boot! (Cowboy/ Cowgirl attire)
Wednesday, 10/29 : Team Up Against Drugs! (Team Jersey/ Spirit day)
Thursday,10/30: Drugs Aren't Cool in Any ERA! (Dress from any Decade)
Friday, 10/31: Healthy Habits Build Good Character! (Costumes/ character parade day)

Please, no scary costumes/characters on 10/31!

6 months ago, JENNIFER HENDRICKS
On the week of October 27-31, SSDP is joining the nationwide Red Ribbon Week to promote good choices and say NO to drugs & YES to health and happiness! ! To make it fun and memorable, we’re having special dress-up days all week long! Here's the lineup:   Monday, 10/27: We are REaDy to Make Healthy Choices! (Wear Red day) Tuesday, 10/28: Give Drugs the Boot! (Cowboy/ Cowgirl attire) Wednesday, 10/29 : Team Up Against Drugs! (Team Jersey/ Spirit day) Thursday,10/30: Drugs Aren't Cool in Any ERA! (Dress from any Decade) Friday, 10/31: Healthy Habits Build Good Character! (Costumes/ character parade day)  Please, no scary costumes/characters on 10/31!