Highlights
School Hours! Plan now to have your students at E. R. Dickson on time! Students will enter their classrooms beginning at 7:45 a.m. The school day begins promptly at 8:00 a.m. All students should be in their classrooms and ready for instruction by 8:00 a.m. The Tardy Bell rings at 8:00 a.m. Please avoid being tardy by planning ahead!
Dismissal - 3:00 p.m.
Top Accelerated Reader Students and Classes Announced
The top students and class point earners for each grade level were honored at a schoolwide assembly. In addition, a Principal's reception was held for several students on each grade level who earned the most points. Our top AR student was fifth grader, Salsabila Nurhidajat, who earned 950 points. Class of the year distinction was awarded to the following classes: K- Mrs. Payne; 1st - Mrs. Thames; 2nd - Mrs. Downey; 3rd - Mrs. Hatcher; 4th - Mrs. Manning; 5th - Mr. Baker. Congratulations to our student and class winners. We hope every student enjoyed reading this year!
Harrison Fant was selected to present his artwork in the atrium of Government Plaza for Celebrate the Arts. Celebrate the Arts is an annual art show for Mobile County Public Schools. Harrison was recently honored during a reception and posed with his artwork, "The Textured Turtle."
Harrison Fant at Celebrate the Arts, 2010
E. R. Dickson's Teacher of the Year is Jennifer Burris, 1st Grade Teacher. Mrs. Burris was honored by the PTA on Recognition Night, March 2nd. Mrs. Burris was selected for her outstanding commitment to her students, school and community. Congratulations, Mrs. Burris! We are so proud of you!
Accelerated Reader Today - Check out what we have been reading today!
Congratulations to Mark Fusaiotti, 5th Grade Student, for being selected as E. R. Dickson's Red Ribbon Representative. Mark was selected by the faculty and students for his leadership and commitment to a drug-free life style. Mark led the activities at Dickson during Red Ribbon week. He was also honored recently at the Red Ribbon Leadership Award banquet.
Congratulations, Mark! We are proud of you!
Mark Fusaiotti and Missy Nolen, Principal
2nd Quarter Accelerated Reader Reception - E.R. Dickson Elementary’s Principal, Mrs. Missy Nolen, held an A.R. Reception for the top 5 students point earners in each grade. There was a reception for grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade, and another reception for grades 3 through 5. The students discussed their favorite books, as well as why they enjoy reading, with Mrs. Nolen. They were served refreshments of cookies and juice and given treat bags containing coupons, bookmarks, and other “goodies”.
  The students in the K-2nd grade photo are: left to right, front row, Sarah Rose, Antonio Hardy, Jamyria Cooper, Emily...
Grades K-2
Gorgeous Gobbler Turkey Contest ... 109 Wonderful Turkeys graced the Media Center during our Gorgeous Gobbler Turkey Contest. This year's Gorgeous Gobbler award went to Jala Moulds in Mrs. Dauenheimer's 1st Grade class. Ribbons and other prizes were awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners on each grade level. See our slideshow link to take a Turkey Tour of all the fantastic turkeys! Enjoy and smile! They are all delightful!
Jala Moulds with her winning Gorgeous Gobbler
Reflections Winners Announced! Congratulations to our school winners.
Twenty-five talented students have been selected to represent E. R. Dickson in the PTA Reflections Program this year. Winners include students in the area of Film Production, Visual Arts, Photography, Literature and Musical Composition. We are proud of each student who participated!
Mrs. Vivian Schultz, Kindergarten Teacher, was designated as Reading Teacher of the Year by the Metro Mobile Reading Council. Mrs. Schultz received her award from Betsey Gillespie, Metro Mobile Reading Council President, on Thursday, September 17th.
Congratulations, Mrs. Schultz! We are very proud of you!
Betsey Gillespie with Vivian Schultz
Parenting Development Opportunities
Two parenting development opportunities are available in our community in the near future. If you are looking for ways to improve your parenting skills and help your child become his/her best self, one of these opportunities might be just for you!
We recycle printer cartridges and digital cell phones!
Please send your used printer cartridges and old digital cell phones to E. R. Dickson for recycling! We are able to turn the cartridges & cell phones in and receive funds for our school program. You may drop them off at the drop box by the office or send them with your child.
Dickson's Artists shine in the Alabama Marine Resources calendar and Greater Gulf States Fair.
Congratulations to our talented artists for having their artwork selected to be published in the Alabama Marine Resources calendar for 2010. Several of Dickson's students also were selected as winners at the recent State Fair Art Contest! Read the full article for details!
ERD Honor Chorus Members Named! Congratulations to Jordan Higgins, Jillian Parker, Daijah Williams, Trayon Hobbs, Taylor Emmertson, Taylor Kyle, Brooke Graham and Tynesha Elliott for being selected as Honors Chorus members for this school year. These students will be participating in special musical presentations throughout the year. Congratulations! We look forward to each upcoming performance!
Walk Your Child to School Day was held on Oct. 7th. Many parents and students joined in on this event. E. R. Dickson teachers and students cheered the walkers on as they made their way to school in the heat and humidity. Members of the USA Jaguar football team and the USA mascot joined the walk along with the Murphy Cheerleaders. Thanks to all who made this event a success!
Look for photos on our slideshow link!
Student Council Officers Elected at E. R. Dickson. Five young ladies have been elected to serve as Student Council Officers for the 2009-2010 school year. Student campaigns were held last week followed by candidate speeches on Friday, September 18th. The following students were elected by the student body: Claire Travis, President; Lexy Johnston, Vice President; Elisabeth Turner, Secretary; Blakeney Edmond, Treasurer and Taylor Emmertson, Historian
The Student Council sponsor is Mrs. Linda Carter, 4th Grade Teacher. Congratulations to everyone who ran for office. Special congratulations to our newly elected officers! We look forward to the great work you will do in the months ahead!
Student Council Officers (Left to Right): Blakeney Edmond, Lexy Johnston, Claire Travis, Taylor Emmertson, Elisabeth Turner
Mrs. Vivian Schultz, Kindergarten teacher, has been selected as one of the top ten finalists for the Reading Teacher of the Year for the Metro Mobile Reading Council. Mrs. Schultz will be recognized at Mobile Metro Reading Council’s meeting in September.
Congratulations, Mrs. Schultz! We are proud to have you working with our students at E. R. Dickson!
Mrs. Vivian Schultz
Cash Back for Schools at Office Depot
Help ERD get 5% back when you shop at Office Depot. Use our ID Number with each purchase: 70001669
Parents' Resource Center
Books, videos, cassettes, cassette players and pamphlets are available for check-out on various subjects (behavior concerns, responsibility, homework, single parenting, improving reading, and more). Pamphlets are also available in the lobby daily.
Renaissance Learning
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Accelerated Reader
Homework Help