DRAGONS! Let's give another warm welcome to a new Dixie LEADER for the 25-26 school year.
Ms. Yazmine Sanchez has taught for two years and will be teaching 4th grade reading this year. She has an adorable pup, Boba and enjoys reading for pleasure in her free time. Ms. Sanchez also speaks FOUR languages and is investing in a motorcycle. Safe to say, Ms. Sanchez will bring a sense of adventure into her reading classroom this year!
We are so excited to have you join us in the Dragon Den!! Welcome Ms. Sanchez!
DRAGONS! Help us welcome another one of our new LEADERS, Ms. Colleen Cardenas!
Ms. Cardenas will be teaching Art at Dixie. Ms. Cardenas has 17 years of experience in education. She is married to her husband, Jorge and has two sons, Luca and Liam. When she's not creating magic in the art room, Ms. Cardenas enjoys photography and gardening. We know Ms. Cardenas was meant to be a DRAGON because her favorite color is GREEN!
Welcome to Dixie Ms. Cardenas!!!
DRAGONS, help us find a new leader for the 25-26 school year!
DRAGONS! Help us welcome one of our new LEADERS, Ms. Asjah Boyd!
Ms. Boyd will be teaching Kindergarten at Dixie. She has three children and three pups. When she's not rocking it in the classroom, Ms. Boyd enjoys gardening and visiting the Botanical Gardens.
Fun Fact: Ms. Boyd is a Texas College Legacy! Go Steers!
Welcome to Dixie Ms. Boyd!!!
Dixie Elementary Family,
As you all know, I will be the principal at Caldwell Arts Academy for the upcoming school year. While I am excited for the opportunities ahead, this transition is one of the most difficult I’ve faced, because it means saying goodbye to a place—and people—I love deeply.
Dixie has not just been my workplace; it has been my home. It has been a joy and a privilege to work alongside such dedicated staff, teach and learn with incredible students, and partner with supportive families who all share a passion for helping our children grow and thrive. The spirit, culture, strength, and sense of community at Dixie are truly one of a kind.
I want each of you to know how much you have impacted my life. From the smallest classroom moments to the biggest school-wide celebrations, I will carry those memories with me always. You have taught me, inspired me, and reminded me daily of the power of kindness, resilience, and hope.
Though I may not be on campus next year, please know that my heart will always be with you. I will always be a Dragon—cheering you on from near or far—and I am here for you, always.
Thank you for the love, the trust, and the countless memories. Dixie Elementary will always be a part of me.
With love and gratitude,
Kimberly Simmons
Dixie ES: Kinder and 5th grade graduation is tonight at Caldwell Auditorium! Kindergarten graduation begins at 5:00pm. Students may begin arriving at 4:30pm. 5th grade graduation begins at 6:15. Students may start arriving at 5:45pm. Attire is formal. Students will not wear cap and gowns. We can't wait to celebrate with you all!
Dixie ES: We are geared up for the last week of school! Check out the events taking place this week!
Monday: Kinder graduation at 5:00pm and 5th grade graduation at 6:15pm. Both will take place at Caldwell Auditorium.
Tuesday: Pre-K graduation in the Dixie cafeteria at 9:00am.
Friday: EARLY RELEASE DAY! Students will be dismissed at 12:30. Busses will be picked up by 1pm. There will be NO Boys and Girls Club.
Dixie: Please join us for a PTA meeting next Wednesday at 3:45 in the Library.
Dixie ES: Join us virtually for our talent show! Click the link below:
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Dixie ES: Happy Monday! We have a lot of fun things coming up! Check out the reminders below.
-Tomorrow is Field Day. Students will be able to purchase snacks. The price menu is attached. Each grade level will wear their field day shirts or the assigned color.
PK/Kinder: Pink , 1st: Green, 2nd: Yellow, 3rd: Purple, 4th: Red, 5th: Blue, Life Skills: Blue
-Kinder and 5th Grade graduation is May 19th at Caldwell Auditorium. Kinder begins at 5:00 and 5th grade begins at 6:15.
-Pre- K graduation is May 20th at 9:00am in the cafeteria. Click the link to pre-register.
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-The talent show is May 19th! Parents are free to watch virtually. The link is below.
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Dixie ES: Happy Friday! Click the link for this week's newsletter!
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Dixie ES: Please join us for our annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration today from 5:30-7:00pm!
Dixie ES: Please join us for our annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration tomorrow, May 8th from 5:30-7:00pm!
Dixie ES: Due to the weather, we are cancelling tonight's POP (Parents of Pre-K) event. Thank you.
Dixie ES: Pre-K Parents,
Please join us for our Pre-K to Kindergarten transition meeting tomorrow at Dixie from 5:00-6:30. You will learn what to work with your child on over the summer to help them prepare for kindergarten! We hope to see you all!
Dixie ES: Happy Friday! Click the link below for this week's newsletter!
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Dixie ES: This is a reminder that today is the LAST day to order yearbooks!! Click the link below to order. Books are only $10! 5th grade students will receive a free yearbook as a graduation gift! Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/20242025-Dixie-Year-Book/Se9POcv
Dixie ES: Due to the weather, Mentoring Alliance ( Boys and Girls Club) is cancelled today. ALL students will need to be picked up at 3:10. Thank you.
Dixie ES: Our final Dixie Snack Shack is tomorrow! Please send students with funds, if they want to purchase something at lunch. Thank you.
Dixie ES: This is a reminder to order this year's yearbook by May 2nd! Click the link below to order. Books are only $10! 5th grade students will receive a free yearbook as a graduation gift! Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/20242025-Dixie-Year-Book/Se9POcv
