What’s Happening at Dixie Bee?
MAY 2024
DIXIE BEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dixie Bee School Purpose Statement
Teachers, administrators, parents and the community of Dixie Bee School maintain high
expectations for academic growth of all students. Students learn best when actively
engaged in the learning process in a positive, safe, and secure school environment.
Dixie Bee Pledge
Today is a new day. Yesterday is in the past. Today I pledge to believe in myself,
explore opportunities, experience excellence, and serve others. I am proud to be a
bee!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2- Willy Wonka presentation! 5:30 and 7:00 performances in the gymnasium!
May 3 – Kindergarten Orientation – 9:00-10:00 AM in the gymnasium!
May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week! We appreciate the teachers at Dixie Bee for all
their hard work and dedication to the students and to their profession!
May 7 – Present “Buddy Benches” in Ms. Schopmeyer’s memory – 1:45 PM.
May 8 – Last day to check out books!
May 8 – Grades K-2 Field Day!
May 9– Grades 3-5 Field Day!
May 10 – Mother’s Day celebrations in assorted classrooms!
May 12– Happy Mother’s Day!
May 13 – Grade 3 Career Day!
May 14– Student Council End of Year Party – 2:40 – 4:00!
May 16– Grade 4 Career Day!
May 16 – Grade 5 field trip to Holiday World!
May 17 – Grade 5 Career Day!
May 17 – Kindergarten – “Doughnuts for Dad!” 8:15-9:00 AM
May 17 – Mrs. Thornton’s class play at 1:30 PM!
May 20 – Grade 5 program at 12:30 PM in the gymnasium!
May 20 – Grade 5 Mixer in the gym 2:45 – 4:30!
May 21 – Ice cream truck to visit for all students provided by our PTO!!
May 22 – Student Recognition Program 9:00 AM!
May 22 Last day of school! Please note – students will be dismissed at 1:45 PM!!
Report cards will be sent home with students.
August 5-9 – Summer school for all incoming kindergarten, first and second grade
students from 8:30 – 11:30 AM!
August 13 – Open House from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
August 14 – First day back to school for the 2024-25 school year! YAY!!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONGRATULATIONS!! –– Mayor Bennett’s Character Education classroom
nominees for the month of April (Fairness- “Telling the truth no matter the consequences
one may face.”) are: Kindergarten: Beau Kirk, Kian Glass, Vivian Bergesen, Jayson
Ni, Dallas Elkins, 1st Grade: Abhinav Thothala, Isaac Galvez, Aaron Newman,
Madilyn Carter, Ethan Spivey, 2nd Grade: Minx McCoy, Katelyn Cunningham,
Daelyn Baker, Raelynn Snyder, Silas Bass, 3rd Grade: Mickel Hinds, Reena Bavishi,
Jackson Power, Jasmine Ngeno, Samar Sikanderkhel, 4th Grade: Ryker Willis,
Gabriel Cacho, Hailey Stephens, 5th Grade: Kyle Hanson, Adalyn Eggers, Maxton
Jenkins, Andrew Kasinger. Special congratulations are in order to first grader, Aaron
Newman, who will represent Dixie Bee this month at the City Council meeting!
Read, Read, Read!! – Please don’t forget the importance of reading this summer!
“READERS ARE LEADERS!” Be a friend of the public library – they also provide
many fun programs for elementary aged children. Check it out!!
Fall 2024 School Supplies – Please check the Dixie Bee website this summer to find out
what school supplies your child will need for the fall.
“Protect the Precious” Fire Prevention!
A) Check-n-Change:
1) Check your detector and change battery if needed.
B) Safety Tip:
There’s a fire, what next.
1) GET OUT. Alert your family and get out.
2) Go to your meeting spot and make sure everyone is out.
3) Call 9-11 outside of burning structure.
4) Don’t worry about possessions. They can be replaced.
5) Do not go back in for pets; your family needs you more.
VCSC Mission Statement
The Vigo County School Corporation will equip students with lifelong skills and prepare them to become productive and
responsible citizens.
Dear Dixie Bee Families,
What a wonderful year we have had thus far at Dixie Bee Elementary
School! It has been an enjoyable and rewarding school year and I look forward
to many more!
Good luck to our 5 th grade students as they continue their educational
journey at Honey Creek Middle School. They will be missed.
Please accept my love and best wishes to all for a fun, safe, healthy and
happy summer!
Hugs,
Mrs. Cassell
A to Z Countdown to the End of School!
