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Dickson Weekly Update | Newsletter #33

Posted Date: 04/12/26 (10:00 AM)


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The Weekly Update April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Week 33



PRINCIPAL's MESSAGE


Dear Dickson Star Families ⭐,

We are looking forward to a great week of learning at Dickson! This week and next week, our 3rd–6th grade students will begin CAASPP testing, an opportunity for students to show what they have learned throughout the school year.

To help your child feel confident and prepared for testing, families can support students by:

  • Ensuring they arrive at school on time each day
    • Students will not be able to enter or exit their classroom between 8-10 am to protect the testing environment.
  • Helping them get a good night’s sleep
  • Making sure they eat a healthy breakfast
  • Encouraging them to try their best and stay positive

During testing, our campus will remain quiet with minimal disruptions so students can stay focused and do their very best. We appreciate your partnership in helping our students feel supported and ready to succeed.

🎉 PTA Fun Run – Friday!
This Friday, our amazing PTA will be hosting our Dickson Fun Run! Students are excited for this fun event that promotes school spirit, fitness, and community. Please see the details below for more information about the schedule and how families can support.

📚 Let’s Finish Strong!
It’s hard to believe that we only have 6 weeks of school remaining. Every day of learning counts, and our goal is to maximize each school day to ensure students are confident and prepared as they move on to the next grade level.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our Dickson Stars. Together, we can help our students finish the year strong, confident, and proud of their accomplishments!

As always, thank you for your continued partnership, support, and involvement in making Dickson such a special place for our students.

💙⭐ Dickson Stars Shine Bright! ⭐💙


With heartfelt gratitude,

Renae McCain

Proud Principal at Dickson Elementary



COLOR FUN RUN


🌈🎉 Get Ready, Dickson Families! 🎉🌈

The Dickson Color Fun Run is coming! Mark your calendars for this Friday, April 17th—because Dickson is about to get colorful! Our PTA Color Fun Run Fundraiser will be a day full of movement, music, bubbles, color, and BIG smiles…all while supporting our amazing school!

PTA is in need of Volunteers! Come help color our students' shirts!

If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up by using the QR Code Below

or by emailing PTA at dorisdicksonpta@gmail.com.

AM TK and AM Kindergarten: 10:20 - 11:00 a.m.

PM TK 11:10 - 11:30 a.m.

1st/2nd 12:30 - 12:50 p.m.

3rd/4th 1:00 - 1:20 p.m.

5th/6th: 1:30 - 1:50 p.m.

Color the Principal 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.

👟✨ Two Fun Tracks

  • All students will be able to participate
    • 🫧 Bubble Track – A dry & bubbly, joyful run for all students
    • 🎨 Color Track – For students who raise a minimum of $1, get ready to be splashed with COLOR!
  • Wear a white or light colored shirt if you didn't already turn in money for a Fun Run shirt.

This is more than a run—it’s a celebration of school spirit, fun, and community! Every contribution helps support Dickson programs and creates unforgettable memories for our students.

💖 Thank you, Dickson Families, for your continued support.
Let’s run, laugh, and get colorful together!

🌈🏃‍♀️🎶 The Dickson Color Fun Run—You don’t want to miss it! 🎶🏃‍♂️🌈



PTA NOMINATIONS FOR 2026-27

 Due Monday, April 20


Dear Parents/Guardians, 

As we enter Spring, I would like to thank our current PTA for everything they have done. They work behind the scenes in many ways. Yet, their team is small. I encourage you to get involved and support our PTA by joining and/or volunteering a few hours during different activities throughout the school year. 

One of the yearly practices is to vote for the upcoming year's PTA board. This is an opportunity for you to get involved as well. 
President: Presides at all meetings. Keeps track of budget and other board members’ functions and responsibilities, prepares agendas/events/ calendars. Meets with Board Members once a month, oversees all functions, delegates responsibilities.
Vice-President: In the absence of the President, performs all duties of the President. Assists the President in all matters regarding planning, meetings, fundraisings and shall serve as a liaison between students, staff, and community.
Membership Coordinator: Organizes membership drives, keeps track of membership fees, creates incentives to recruit members.
Secretary: Keeps accurate records of all meetings. Secretarial duties (correspondence, emails, phone calls)
Treasurer: Receives all monies and deposits in checking account. Pays approved bills and keeps records of all transactions. Also prepares Financial Statements, Budget statements, monthly account reviews for auditor.
Fundraising Officer: Organizes fundraisers to raise funds for PTA programs and projects.
Donation Representative: Reaches out to the community businesses for donations to be used for activities or incentives.
Special Events: Coordinates school-wide events for students and their families, organizes and recruits volunteers.
Spirit Wear Coordinator: Coordinates collecting and fulfilling spirit wear orders. (Write In position - not a board position)
Starbucks Coordinator | PBIS Rewards Online Store Coordinator: Fulfills prizes that students order from the PBIS Starbucks online store. (Write In position - not a board position)
Media Coordinator: Manages (creating and monitoring posts) Dickson PTA instagram in coordination with Principal and Assistant Principal. (Write In position - not a board position)

We first start by taking nominations. 
Please complete this Google form by Monday, April 20, 2026 | Paper Nomination Forms are attached and also available in the office. You can nominate yourself or someone else with their permission. All nominees and voters must be a paid PTA member for at least 30 days to be on the voting ballot (PTA bylaws). 

Dickson Elementary P.T.A. Board Nominations 2026-27 (English version & version en espanol)

After nominations are completed, we will send out the voting ballot with parents/guardians who have agreed to run for a board position. The new board members will be announced at the PTA meeting in May. 

I hope you really consider joining PTA at the Board level. Your support and input will directly impact our students' learning environment.

Sincerely,
Renae McCain


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6th Grade Information


Dear 6th Grade Families,


As we move closer to the end of the school year, we are excited about the many activities planned to celebrate our 6th grade students and this important milestone. These events are meant to recognize their hard work and create lasting memories as they prepare for junior high.


We would like to remind families to please stay in regular communication with your child’s teacher regarding your student’s 6th Grade Contractincluding academic progress and behavior expectationsEligibility to participate in end-of-year activities is connected to meeting these expectations. Our goal is for every student to participate, and working together to support positive choices and strong academic effort will help make that possible.


We are also continuing to accept donations to help offset the cost of activities such as 6th grade shirts and the field trip so that we can provide more opportunities and benefits for our students. Any support is greatly appreciated.


Below are the upcoming 6th grade events:

  • Ongoing: Accepting Donations for 6th Grade Shirts & Field Trip
  • Log into Aeries Portal and select your top 3 electives
  • April 7: Field Trip to the Science Discovery Cube Museum
  • April 13: 6th Grade Panoramic Picture (Rescheduled Date)
  • April 24: Future Ramona Night | 6:00 pm at Ramona Jr High | Flyer Below
  • May 15: 6th Grade Movie – Immediately After School
  • May 18: 6th Grade Kickball Game & BBQ – 8:30 a.m.
  • May 19: 6th Grade Glow Dance – Immediately After School
  • May 20: 6th Grade Promotion – 8:15 a.m.
  • May 21: Optional Knott’s Berry Farm Trip (Additional cost – after school hours)


If you need any assistance, have questions, or would like to make donation, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. McCain.


For families who were unable to attend our 6th Grade Parent Information Nightwe have included the meeting recording and PowerPoint presentation below. During the meeting, teachers reviewed important information about these events and how grades, attendance, and behavior impact student participation.


Please take few minutes to review the materials, and do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued partnership and support as we help our students finish the year strong and prepare for their exciting next chapter.


💙 6th Grade Team & Administration

See Meeting Recording and PowerPoint Presentation Below


6th Grade End of Year Expectations Meeting Recording 1/12/26.mp4

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Reminder: 7th graders are required to have a Tdap immunization on file before starting junior high.

Dear 6th Grade Families,

This is a friendly reminder that students entering 7th grade are required to have a Tdap immunization on file before starting junior high.


To help make the transition to junior high as smooth as possible, we encourage families to submit proof of the Tdap immunization before the end of the school year. If documentation is turned in to the Dickson Health Office now, our staff will enter it into the system so it is already completed for next year—one less thing for families to worry about over the summer.

Please note that students who do not have proof of the Tdap immunization on file may experience a delay in starting their first day of school in 7th grade.

You may bring a copy of your child’s immunization record to the Dickson Health Office or send it with your student to school.
Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth start to the next school year!

Sincerely,
Dickson Elementary


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Week 31 Shout Outs



UPCOMING DICKSON EVENTS


APRIL

April 13: 6th Grade Panoramic Picture

April 13 - 24: CAASPP Testing for 3rd-6th Grade

April 13: Testing Kick Off

April 14: ELA Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

April 15: ELA Performance Task Part 1 (PT-1)

April 16: ELA Performance Task Part 2 (PT-2)

April 17: ELA Make-ups

April 17: Fun Run (See schedule above)

April 20 - 24: CAASPP Testing for 3rd-6th Grade

April 20: ELA Make-ups

April 21: Math Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

April 22: Math Performance Task (PT)

April 23: 5th Grade CAST Science Test

April 23: Math Make-ups

April 24: Math Make-ups

Tuesday, April 14: Monthly Awards (Date and Times changed due to CAASPP Testing)

1:10-1:30 pm: 5th & 6th

1:45-2:05 pm: 3rd & 4th

2:10-2:30 pm: 1st & 2nd

Wednesday, April 15: Monthly Awards (Date and Times changed due to CAASPP Testing)

10:40-11:00 am: TK & K

April 17: PTA FUN RUN | TK/Kinder: 10:20-11:00 am | 1st-6th: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

April 22: ELAC Meeting #4 | 8:00 a.m.

April 27: School Site Council Mtg #4 (SSC)| 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

MAY

May 1: PTA STARCHELLA | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May 4 - May 8: Staff Appreciation Week

May 6: Open House | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

May 11: School Site Council Mtg #4 (SSC) | 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. | Tentative

May 12: End of Trimester 3 (2/17/26 to 5/12/26)

May 14: 5th Grade D.A.R.E Graduation | 9:00 a.m.

May 18 - 21: TK & Kinder all Minimum Days | 7:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

May 18: 1st - 5th Trimester 3 Awards | Times on Flyer sent home

May 19: TK & K Trimester Awards

May 19: Don Lugo HS Graduation @ Don Lugo Football Stadium | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

May 20: 6th Grade Promotion & Awards | 8:15 a.m.

May 21: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL | Report Cards Go Home

*Dates and times are subject to change



ATTENDANCE


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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow

5 minutes late or early out = 15 hours of missed instruction

10 minutes late or early out = 30 hours of missed instruction


Importance of Attendance

Regular school attendance is crucial for children's future success. A strong academic foundation helps students excel and achieve their goals. Attending class every day is key to mastering grade-level skills and graduating high school.


School Schedule

School starts daily at 7:50 a.m., so students should be seated and ready for instruction. To help, we offer breakfast and supervision from 7:10 - 7:40 a.m., when traffic is light.


Attendance Matters

Please make illness the only reason for absences. Missing school means missing important lessons, and catching up can be challenging. Last year, Dickson's attendance rate was 93%. Our goal is to reach a 96.5% attendance rate. This year’s campaign is ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW! The school with the highest attendance in each feeder group will win a trophy and a pizza party from the District!


Classroom Competitions

We will also have weekly attendance competitions in classrooms. Students with absences or tardies will be invited to attend Saturday School. Families with excessive absences (10%), tardies, or leaving early will be asked to attend a SART Meeting (School Attendance Review Team) with school administration to discuss how we can provide support. 


How You Can Help

Healthy school attendance is a team effort. Here’s how you can support:

  • Prepare: Get lunches, bookbags, and outfits ready the night before.

  • Schedule: Plan medical visits after school hours.

  • Plan: Arrange family activities when school is not in session.

  • Limit Absences: Only keep your child home if they have a contagious illness or have a fever over 101°.

  • Communicate: Talk to your child about their feelings about school.

  • Inform: Share the importance of consistent attendance.

  • Reach Out: Contact teachers or staff for assistance.

With your support, we can achieve the attendance goal of 96.5% and help students build confidence, friendships, academic skills, and life skills.


Let's Prioritize Attendance!

If you're facing any challenges, please let us know how we can help.


Reminder:

If students arrive after the 7:50 a.m. bell, please sign them in. This ensures accurate attendance records. Students arriving late will be marked tardy, regardless of their entry point. We welcome every student warmly, but we want them to get every minute of learning!



CLICK HERE to REPORT an ABSENCE through Parent Square or call (909) 591-2653

Reminders

  • Breakfast is available from 7:10 - 7:40 every morning. If a bus is late, breakfast is still available to the students that rode the bus that day.
  • Food sharing is not allowed for multiple reasons, but most importantly for safety, including allergies. Sending healthy snacks and food helps student focus and have optimal performance.
  • All devices: (cell phones, smart watches, iPads..) must be off and out of sight while on school campus. If your child needs to contact you, they can ask their teacher or the office for assistance. If you need to contact your child, you may leave a message in the office and it will be provided during a break.
  • Dress Code: The weather is very warm, so please review our dress code policy to be sure your child is wearing approved school appropriate clothing. (Frequent topics: Clothing is expected to covered shoulders to mid-thigh with no skin or undergarments showing. Shoes must be worn with back straps on at all times. Make-up is not allowed.)
  • PE and Recess: Back straps on crocks have been ripping easily. Please send your child to school with study shoes to help keep them safe. If you need assistance in getting sturdier shoes, please let Administrators know and we would be happy to help.
  • Lost & Found: Please write your child's name on everything they bring to school. Their lunch pails, water bottles, jackets, sweaters, etc... Many items get misplaced and staff has to put unlabeled items in the lost and found, often going unclaimed.


2025-26 STUDENT COUNCIL


Thank you to our Student Council Advisors Mr. Tarui and Miss Phan



PBIS

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports


PBIS at Dickson

DICKSON has been awarded PLATINUM Status again! 

We are 1 of 733 schools in all of California to earn this status!

To monitor our implementation, we complete school-wide Tiered Fidelity Inventories (TFI) 3 times a year.

Internal TFI = School Team monitor's our implementation

External TFI = School Team with a trained certified evaluator checks our implementation


2025-26 TFI Dates: (Subject to Change)

Tier 1 Internal TFI #1: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. | Tier 1 93%

Tier 1 Internal TFI #2: Monday, February 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. | Tier 1 97%

Tier 1 External TFI: Thursday, April 16, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.

Tier 2/3 Internal TFI #1: Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. | Tier 2 100% | Tier 3 85%

Tier 2/3 Internal TFI #2: Thursday, Feb 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. | Tier 2 100% | Tier 3 97%

Tier 2/3 External TFI: Thursday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

We achieved Platinum Recognition again! 

What is PBIS?

California PBIS Vision Statement: California PBIS supports the sustainable development of a safe, equitable, and positive climate and social culture for ALL.

Our schoolwide expectations are:

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

Behavior Matrix

Behavior Discipline Flow Chart

Definitions of Behavior



School Wide Expectations Video

This video is a great way to review school expectations with your child.

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CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH


We follow the pillars of Character Counts.


We invite our parents/guardians to support the learning of character by discussing the following:

August/September: Respect - Follow the "Golden Rule": Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.

October/November: Responsibility - We take responsibility for our actions.

December/January: Caring - Care for others, and not just about ourselves.

February/March: Trustworthiness - Be a person others can trust. We follow through our promises.

April/May: Citizenship - We do the right thing, and follow the rules/expectations. We get involved in our community.

Year Long: Fairness - We can think of others when making decisions. Treat others with fairness.



MTSS | Multi-Tiered Systems of Support


MTSS-A (Academic Support) | MTSS-B (Behavior Support)

At Dickson, our students benefit from Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 support.

MTSS-A | Academic Support

Dickson's Intervention Teacher, Miss Kertesz, works with small groups of students to provide Tier 3 academic support with curriculum and programs focused on supporting our student's academic foundational skills. Speak to your child's teacher about academic concerns and to schedule a parent teacher conference.

MTSS-B | Behavior Support

Dickson's Counselor, Veronica Garcia, works with small groups of students to provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 counseling with a curriculum focused on supporting our students' social-emotional health. You can request support if you have concerns regarding your child's social-emotional health.

MTSS-B contact information: veronica_garcia@chino.k12.ca.us or (909) 591-2653 x4711.

Wellness Room Visits:

  • 1050 students

Healthy Minds Lessons

  • 23 Classroom Lessons

Guidance Lessons

  • 33 Classroom Lessons

We also have additional counseling services:

Positive Action for Life Success (PALS) program (skills based group)

  • 15 students

Check-in Check-out:

  • 17 students

Small Group Counseling:

  • 11 students

Short Term Individualized Counseling:

  • 2 students

Individualized Counseling:

  • 1 student

Chino Human Services (Individual School Based Counseling)

  • 13 students

BIP Associate Counseling (Therapeutic Individual Counseling)

  • 5 students

Behavior Health Counseling (Therapeutic Individual Counseling)

  • 6 students

Emotionally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS)

  • 4 students


Request For Support

Click on the picture to access the online Parent Request for Support form.

For social emotional support, academic support and/or family support




Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures


Traffic Safety Reminder for Drop-Off and Pick-Up

We kindly ask for your help in ensuring a safe environment during drop-off and pick-up times. Please adhere to all traffic laws, posted signs, and staff instructions. Every individual's cooperation is essential in creating a safer environment. While I understand that many adults may be in a hurry, it is imperative that we prioritize safety above all else.


Key Points:

  • Safety First: Adult behaviors during arrival and dismissal can impact student safety. Please prioritize safety over speed, even when in a hurry.

  • Drop-Off Guidelines:

    • Follow the signs to the designated drop-off area.
    • Pull up as far as possible to accommodate more cars and help students enter and exit efficiently.
  • Important Safety Reminders:

    • Children must not exit vehicles in the parking lot. Please park and walk your child across the designated crosswalk.
    • Drive slowly and attentively in the parking lot. Stay vigilant and cautious.
  • Crosswalk Usage:

    • Always use the crosswalk and set a positive example for our students.
    • Do not stop or park along the red-painted curbs on Roswell Street, as these are for emergency vehicles.

By working together and following these safety practices, we can enhance student safety and improve traffic flow.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation. The drop-off and pick-up procedures are available below and on the Dickson Website.

We appreciate families who:

  • Pull up to the curb, allowing more cars and ensuring safe student entry and exit.
  • Park in visitor spots and accompany their children across the parking lot safely.


Arrival and Dismissal Tips:

  • Arrive between 7:10-7:40 to avoid the 7:40-7:50 traffic.
  • The best options are to walk from home or drive through the drop-off/pick-up line.
  • Do not stop in the middle of any street or at red/yellow curbs.
  • Be respectful of neighbors by keeping mailboxes and driveways accessible.
  • Cross at the stop sign with the crossing guard to ensure safety.


Parking Policy:

  • Parking spots are designated for staff and visitors. Please avoid blocking staff parking.

Thank you for your continued commitment to safety! Please review the arrival and dismissal map and share these guidelines with anyone picking up your child.

If you have any questions, feel free to call the office.



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SOAR PICK-UP

To sign out your student(s) out of SOAR, please park on Roswell Ave. or in the Doris Dickson parking lot and walk to the side gate. This gate is located on the left side of the school on Roswell between the cafeteria and the tennis courts.

When you arrive, please call the SOAR site phone number (909) 536-6420, and a staff member will meet you at the side gate to sign out your student(s). Staff will no longer walk students to the front of the school to exit. Please be sure to share this information with all approved individuals on your student's emergency contact list.

For questions regarding the new Dickson SOAR sign-out procedures, please contact Tricia Huffman by calling (909) 628-1202 ext. 8990 or by emailing tricia_huffman@chino.k12.ca.us.

Thank you.

Tricia Huffman

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Para firmar la salida de su(s) estudiante(s), por favor estacione en Roswell Ave. o en el estacionamiento de Doris Dickson y camine hasta la puerta lateral. Esta puerta se encuentra en el lado izquierdo de la escuela entre la cafetería y las canchas de tenis.


Cuando llegue, llame al número de teléfono del sitio (909-664-3447), y un miembro del personal se reunirá con usted en la puerta lateral para firmar la salida de su(s) estudiante(s). El personal ya no caminará con los estudiantes hasta el frente de la escuela para salir. Por favor, asegúrese de compartir esta información con todas las personas aprobadas en la lista de contactos de emergencia de su estudiante.


Si tiene preguntas sobre los nuevos procedimientos de cierre de sesión de Dickson SOAR, comuníquese con Tricia Huffman llamando al 909-628-1202 ext. 8990 o enviando un correo electrónico a: tricia_huffman@chino.k12.ca.us.

 


Gracias.

Tricia Huffman



Dickson Communication is through ParentSquare


Aeries Communications Powered by ParentSquare

The Chino Valley Unified School District is excited to engage with families using Aeries Communications powered by ParentSquare (voicemail, email and text message)! ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed and facilitate participation between school and home. It provides a safe way for school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

  • Send and receive district, school, and class information
  • Submit attendance notes
  • Share photos, files, and links
  • Post and see calendar items
  • And so much more!

Communications are all in one convenient location!

Parents and Guardians are able to access posts using:

  • Email
  • Smartphone app
  • Phone (voice)
  • SMS (text) message
  • Web app within Aeries Parent Portal

To activate your ParentSquare account, enter your Aeries Parent Portal, tap on Communications, and confirm the data you see there.


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AERIES PARENT PORTAL


https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/Page/38456

DIRECTIONS for CREATING AN AERIES PARENT PORTAL:

It's much easier now to create an Aeries account! All parents need to create the account once you are registered. Instructions to create a Parent Portal on Aeries.


Click Here to login to your Aeries Portal Account

Instructions for How to Confirming your Student Portal Account


With your Aeries Parent Portal account you can view your child's information, including their grades and attendance. 


Parent Square is connected to the Aeries Parent Portal and all school related messages can be found through Parent Square.


If you need any assistance, you can stop by the office for help. We recommend calling for an appointment to have a guaranteed time for 1:1 support.



2025-26 Traditional Student Attendance Calendar | Click Here

2025-26 Bell Schedule | Click Here

LUNCH MENUS | Nutrition | Click Here

2025-26 Dickson Parent Compacts by Grade Level | Click Here

2025-26 Dickson Parent Student Handbook | English Click Here
2024-25 Dickson Parent Student Handbook | Spanish Click Here

Update 2025-26 Dickson Parent Student Handbook in Spanish coming soon


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PTA | Parent Teacher Association


A Heartfelt Thank You to Our PTA Board and Volunteers

We want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to our incredible PTA Board and the many volunteers who support our school community. Often, the hard work and dedication of our parent and staff volunteers go unrecognized, and we want to shine a light on the amazing contributions they make.

Every member of our PTA, including the board members, is a volunteer, and we encourage more families to get involved. The more volunteers we have, the more wonderful events we can bring to the Dickson community.

As Bill Richardson wisely said, "We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together." Let's continue to work hand in hand to create memorable experiences for our children and families!

The Dickson PTA plays a vital role in planning, organizing, and executing a variety of enriching activities for our students and families, including:

  • Testing Kick off Color Fun Run
  • Decorations for the 5th Grade are Graduation
  • Organizing, ordering, and fulfilling Spirit Wear
  • Hosting the PTA Membership Drive
  • Running After School Snack Cart Concessions on Wednesdays
  • Managing the Birthday Marquee funds
  • Conducting Fundraising efforts (Thinknlocal, Pacific, Otis Spunkmeyer, See's Candy, Family Dinner Nights, etc.)
  • Organizing Trunk or Treat - Family Night
  • Coordinating Buddy Pictures
  • Helping with Yearbook Sales
  • Conducting Clothing Drives
  • Organizing the volunteers for the Book Fair
  • Organizing the Fun Run
  • Planning Starchella - Family Dance
  • Supporting 6th Grade Activities
  • Creating decor like Balloon Arches, Banners, etc... for events
  • Purchasing and dispersing student treats for Spirit Wear and Attendance Winners
  • And much much more!



Meet your 2025-26 PTA Board

Anyone can join PTA at any time! There is no mandatory commitment, participate any way that you are able. Please contact a PTA Board Member or the school office for more information.

Wednesday, PTA Snack Cart - Always looking for more help!

The PTA volunteers generously give their time selling snacks after school on Wednesdays. All proceeds go directly back to our students.

  • All students are expected to wait respectfully in line.
  • Only students with money may stand in line for a snack. All students without money must exit campus to wait for their ride home.
  • Families may not park or wait on the drive through curb for their child to get a snack. Please find a place to park so you do not hold up traffic for families that need to pick up and leave.
  • Bus riders MUST go straight to the bus. The bus is on a schedule and is not allowed to wait. We give reminders that all Bus riders must go straight to the bus.
  • SOAR students are required to check in with SOAR immediately after school. Soar staff members will walk students with money over to the PTA snack cart.


PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

PTA continues to accepts PTA Memberships throughout the year. Every membership makes a difference and supports students directly.

Every class that has 100% PTA Memberships will earn an Ice Cream Party! Families are welcome to donate and/or sponsor memberships for their child’s class as well.

If you pay for anything via Zelle, make sure you type your student’s name, teacher and reason for payment to ensure PTA aligns your payment correctly. Payments with no memo/note may go into overall donations.



SPIRIT WEAR

We wear our Dickson Spirit Wear every Friday! Classes with the highest participation win a prize.

Spirit Wear must be official Dickson Spirit Wear or a full red shirt to count toward the participation.

sʜᴏᴡ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ sᴘɪʀɪᴛ ғʀɪᴅᴀʏ ʙʏ ᴡᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ sʜɪʀᴛ ᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟᴏʀ ʀᴇᴅ!

ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ sʜɪʀᴛ ʏᴇᴛ?
ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ᴡᴏʀʀʏ, sᴀʟᴇs ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴡ ᴏᴘᴇɴ!

ғɪʟʟ ᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴏʀᴅᴇʀ ғᴏʀᴍ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏғғɪᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴡᴇ ᴄᴀɴ ɢᴇᴛ sᴘɪʀɪᴛ ᴡᴇᴀʀ ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅ’s ᴄʟᴀss ᴀsᴀᴘ! ʀᴇᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀ ᴄᴀsʜ ᴏɴʟʏ!

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¡ʀᴇᴄᴜᴇʀᴅᴀ ᴍᴏsᴛʀᴀʀ ᴛᴜ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ sᴘɪʀɪᴛ ᴍᴀɴ̃ᴀɴᴀ ʏ ᴛᴏᴅᴏs ʟᴏs ᴠɪᴇʀɴᴇs ᴜsᴀɴᴅᴏ ᴛᴜ ᴄᴀᴍɪsᴀ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ ᴏ ᴇʟ ᴄᴏʟᴏʀ ʀᴏᴊᴏ!

¿ᴛᴏᴅᴀᴠɪ́ᴀ ɴᴏ ᴛɪᴇɴᴇs ᴜɴᴀ ᴄᴀᴍɪsᴀ ᴅᴇ ᴅɪᴄᴋsᴏɴ?
ɴᴏ ᴛᴇ ᴘʀᴇᴏᴄᴜᴘᴇs, ¡ʟᴀs ᴠᴇɴᴛᴀs ʏᴀ ᴇsᴛᴀ́ɴ ᴀʙɪᴇʀᴛᴀs!

¡ʟʟᴇɴᴇ sᴜ ғᴏʀᴍᴜʟᴀʀɪᴏ ᴅᴇ ᴘᴇᴅɪᴅᴏ ᴇɴ ʟᴀ ᴏғɪᴄɪɴᴀ ʏ ᴘᴏᴅᴇᴍᴏs ʀᴇᴄɪʙɪʀ ʀᴏᴘᴀ ᴅᴇ ᴇsᴘɪ́ʀɪᴛᴜ ᴇɴ ʟᴀ ᴄʟᴀsᴇ ᴅᴇ sᴜ ʜɪᴊᴏ ʟᴏ ᴀɴᴛᴇs ᴘᴏsɪʙʟᴇ! ¡ʀᴇᴄᴜᴇʀᴅᴀ sᴏʟᴏ ᴇɴ ᴇғᴇᴄᴛɪᴠᴏ!



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GREEN TEAM REMINDERS


To help keep California and our school beautiful, Dickson students and staff are educated on the importance of reducing food waste, recycling, and saving energy. Dickson participates in sorting our food and trashing during breakfast and lunch. 

If you would like to learn more about saving energy at home, please see the tips sheet below. 


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Doris Dickson Elementary School

Website: https://dickson.chino.k12.ca.us/

Principal: Renae McCain

Email: renae_mccain@chino.k12.ca.us

Assistant Principal: Celina Sedillo

Email: celina_sedillo@chino.k12.ca.us


Location: 3930 Pamela Drive | Chino, CA 91710

Phone Number: (909) 591-2653

School Hours: Bell Schedule


Principal Renae McCain

Assistant Principal Celina Sedillo


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Renae McCain
Principal, Doris Dickson Elementary