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Dixson students find reading is a lot more fun with a buddy

Lions, unicorns and monkeys, oh my! There was a small menagerie of plush friends at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School, and they had a very important job to do. These adorable animals were created to encourage families to read together. They also served as a pal for students to share their reading adventures with.

Grady School students welcome new friends from Tappan Hill
It was a special day at the Grady School when Southern Westchester BOCES students from the Tappan Hill School visited in early January, joining Rachel Newman’s class for a morning of fun. It was the first joint class the school has hosted.

Districtwide drill helps schools plan for emergency situations
Students and faculty at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School, the Alice E. Grady Elementary School and Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School participated in a lockdown drill to help prepare to respond properly to a genuine emergency.

Workshop offers parents expert guidance on preventing bullying
During a Jan. 15 workshop for parents, “Bullying Prevention: What Parents Need to Know,” Andrea Fallik, Director for School Based Programs at Student Assistance Services, discussed what parents can do to recognize and prevent bullying.

Holiday concerts let Elmsford students spread holiday cheer
Musicians and singers at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School kicked off the holiday concert season on Dec. 11, with their band and choir performances, followed later that day by a districtwide concert. On Dec. 19, Carl L. Dixson Primary School students entertained family and friends with their annual Holiday Show.

No Shave November: Staff sport scruffy chins for a great cause
Several staff members at the Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School participated in No Shave November, sporting a new look for several weeks in order to raise money to fight cancer.

In November, Dixson School students cast Wacky Game day votes...
Students at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School witnessed democracy in action as they went to the polls to vote on which activity they wanted to enjoy during Wacky Game Day, which was to be held in January.

...and in January, they got the Wacky Game Day they voted for

Friday, January 18 was an Inauguration Day of sorts at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School. Students were having fun playing “Move it, Move it,” a selection they had voted for back in November.

On Day of Service, Alexander Hamilton students give back
During the annual Day of Service, Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School students packed food baskets for local families, made dog biscuits for a local shelter, organized a trail cleanup, volunteered at a local firehouse, played songs for young students and prepared items and letters for military service members.


Scholastic Book Fair at Dixson is a welcome transformation
The Carl L. Dixson Primary School art room was transformed into a book shop, but instead of paper, paints and brushes, students found tables and shelves of books for sale as part of the biannual Scholastic Book Fair.

Do you want to build a snowman? Dixson first-graders, kindergarteners say yes!
Students in kindergarten and first grade at the Carl L. Dixson Primary School teamed up for a holiday season snowman-building project that let them collaborate around literature and STEM subjects. Teachers called the team project a big success.


Making friends takes practice, expert tells parents at Grady School workshop on social skills
Dr. Emily Katz, the district's behavioral interventionist, gave a presentation to parents at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School about how they can help their children navigate social relationships and have an easier time making friends.

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