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
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
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
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!
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!
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!
Upcoming SAC Meeting- Thursday, 2/19/26 at 7:30 am
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
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
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Thank you!
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
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!
Hello Dixon Primary Families,
This is Jennifer Hendricks, assistant principal of S.S. 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.
This is Jennifer Hendricks, assistant principal of S.S. 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.
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Alisha Feazel, our 2025-2026 SSDP School Related Employee of the Year! Mrs. Feazel serves as a paraprofessional in one of our CBSA classrooms and we are so thankful for her dedication to her teammates and students!
Please note that our Raising Patriots night has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 10/28
@ 5:30 p.m.
@ 5:30 p.m.
Good evening, Primary Patriot families-
We are gearing up for a busy week at SSDP! Please take a look at the flyer so you don't miss out on the fun.
Tomorrow is Patriot Day. Students are asked to wear red, white and blue tomorrow as we remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will host a group of first responders and have a moment of silence tomorrow morning at 8:46 am.
