Our DRAGONS are finishing the first full week STRONG with lots of learning this morning!
Our DRAGONS are finishing the first full week STRONG with lots of learning this morning!
DRAGONS, get out your calendars and mark down September 15th! Our students will be leading the night with their student led conferences following a brief message from our Principal, Ms. Thompson. We can't wait for them to show off their data and goals for the year and beyond. The event will run from 5pm-6:15pm. SEE YOU THERE!
✨ Our fourth grade scientists had a blast today in Ms. Segura's class! ✨ Students investigated the properties of matter by building their very own mystery towers with different liquids and solids. 🧪🌈 Who knew science could stack up to be this fun? 🔬👏
✨ Our fourth grade scientists had a blast today in Ms. Segura's class! ✨ Students investigated the properties of matter by building their very own mystery towers with different liquids and solids. 🧪🌈 Who knew science could stack up to be this fun? 🔬👏
✨ Our fourth grade scientists had a blast today in Ms. Segura's class! ✨ Students investigated the properties of matter by building their very own mystery towers with different liquids and solids. 🧪🌈 Who knew science could stack up to be this fun? 🔬👏
✨ Our fourth grade scientists had a blast today in Ms. Segura's class! ✨ Students investigated the properties of matter by building their very own mystery towers with different liquids and solids. 🧪🌈 Who knew science could stack up to be this fun? 🔬👏
✨ Our fourth grade scientists had a blast today in Ms. Segura's class! ✨ Students investigated the properties of matter by building their very own mystery towers with different liquids and solids. 🧪🌈 Who knew science could stack up to be this fun? 🔬👏
DRAGONS, we are EAGER to see you in just a few short hours for MEET THE TEACHER!!! The front doors will open at 5:30. We will have PTA along with some other organizations here as well as Frio Pops available for purchase! See you soon!!
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We are currently looking to fill a third grade teaching position at our campus. If you know of any passionate and qualified educators who may be interested, please encourage them to apply or reach out to me directly.
Thank you for helping us find the right fit for our students!
Thank you for helping us find the right fit for our students!
DRAGON FAMILY!! Our final new hire of the 2025-2026 school year is Mr. Jeremy Shelton. Coach Shelton-as he's commonly known-has served as a paraprofessional in the gym at Rice Elementary for the past two years.
This year, he will serve as an instructional paraprofessional for all of our Dragons. Coach Shelton has two boys of his own, and when he's not in spending time with them, he's busy coaching youth sports teams in our community.
Coach Shelton spends time the rest of his free time in the gym and fishing.
Please help welcome Coach Shelton to the Dixie TEAM!
This year, he will serve as an instructional paraprofessional for all of our Dragons. Coach Shelton has two boys of his own, and when he's not in spending time with them, he's busy coaching youth sports teams in our community.
Coach Shelton spends time the rest of his free time in the gym and fishing.
Please help welcome Coach Shelton to the Dixie TEAM!
DRAGONS!! We need your help welcoming our new KINDERGARTEN teacher!!
Ms. Franks will be a first year teacher this year at Dixie and teaching monolingual Kinder. Ms. Franks is married to her husband Aaron and recently welcomed their sweet baby girl, Finley Jo. They also share a dog, Cocoa.
When she's not in the classroom this year, you can catch Ms. Franks playing board games and spending time with those she loves. Fun fact: Ms. Franks is originally from Louisiana and is a LSU fan! Geuax Tigers!
Please be sure and welcome her to the FAM!!
Ms. Franks will be a first year teacher this year at Dixie and teaching monolingual Kinder. Ms. Franks is married to her husband Aaron and recently welcomed their sweet baby girl, Finley Jo. They also share a dog, Cocoa.
When she's not in the classroom this year, you can catch Ms. Franks playing board games and spending time with those she loves. Fun fact: Ms. Franks is originally from Louisiana and is a LSU fan! Geuax Tigers!
Please be sure and welcome her to the FAM!!
DRAGONS, we have another new LEADER to welcome and celebrate for choosing THE Dixie Elementary as their school home.
Ms. Esmeralda Suarez will be spending her second year of teaching in 1st grade at Dixie. She is the oldest of three sisters and has two cats and two horses. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and swimming.
A fun fact about Ms. Suarez, her birthstone is the emerald which in Spanish, translates to Esmeralda!
Welcome to the Dragon family, Ms. Suarez! We are so excited you chose us!
Happy Monday, DRAGONS!!
Let's start our week off by welcoming Ms. Darleen Cortes to the family! She will be teaching 3rd grade bilingual math and science this year at Dixie. Ms. Cortes brings with her 14 years of classroom experience. She and her husband, Eleazar, share 5 yr old twins and a 3 yr old.
When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys reading to her boys and watching them play soccer. She's also read the Harry Potter series more times than she can count!
Welcome to Dixie, Ms. Cortes! We're so excited to call you ours!
Happy Thursday, DRAGONS!!
Let's throw out a warm welcome to our new first grade bilingual teacher, Ms. Erica Moreno! Ms. Moreno comes to Dixie as a first year teacher with five years of instructional aide experience.
Ms. Moreno shares life with her husband Ignacio, children, Liam and Arlett, and their pug, Taco-who I bet LOVES Dragons! When Ms. Moreno isn't spending time in the classroom, she enjoys shopping and organizing.
We know Ms. Moreno is going to bring the family feel to Dixie this year, because she is one of twelve siblings. Please help welcome her to our Dixie family!
DRAGONS, we have another FABULOUS new Dixie Leader we want to welcome!! Ms. Laura Belmonte Ganan has 8 years of teaching experience and will be teaching 2nd grade Bilingual reading at Dixie.
Ms. Belmonte Ganan is originally from Spain. When she's not killing it in the classroom, she enjoys working out, reading, and traveling. "I love reading as much as I love traveling — I always pack a book in my suitcase."
We are so lucky to have you at Dixie and cannot wait to hear about all your travels! Welcome to Dragon Country!
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!!!
