Mrs. Dixon – Band/Choir
The Schuyler R-1 band students are taking orders for magnetic picture frames. Orders are being taken from November 12, 2012 until November 20, 2012. Students are to try and take orders for at least 10 pciture frames. Since no one else has sold anything like this before the opportunity is there to even take more orders than that. One picture frames says “Schuyler R-1″ and the other frame says “Class of ____________” and any year can be selected. Even past years for graduates. If you have any questions then contact me.
The frames are $4.00 each. Here is a copy of the order form that shows what the picture frames look like.
I will be available for after school tutoring for 5th and 6th grade students beginning on October 25, 2012. If students need to stay in their regular education classroom for tutoring then they must do so. Students will need to fill out proper forms in the office if they are going to be riding the tutoring bus. You may pick up your students at 4:30 if they are not going to be riding the tutoring bus . If you have any questions please call me at the high school at 766-2424.
Hello my name is Mrs. Dixon! 
I will be using this web page to inform students and parents of upcoming events with dates and times.
If you have any questions please call me at 660-341-3351 or e-mail me at ddixon@schuyler.k12.mo.us. I will post information about performances and evens as soon as I get it. Most times we do not get information until the week of the event, but I will let you know as soon as we get it.
I am originally from Scotland County where I grew up on a farm southeast of Memphis, Missouri. Upon graduating from high school in the class of 1996 I attended Culver-Stockton College and got a BS degree in k-12 instrumental and k-12 vocal music and a minor in church music. I graduated in May of 2000 and started teaching at Schuyler County in August of 2000. I married a resident of Schuyler County, Joe Dixon on September 21, 2002. 
I have two children Hayden and Claudia who are in 2nd and 1st grade. We live on a farm north of Glenwood almost on the Iowa line. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, sewing, and doing craft projects.
Performances Scheduled for High School Marching Band
All done and the students did a great job!!!!
All-Conference Band and Choir will be on Saturday, November 17th and Monday, November 19, 2012. More information to follow.
THE WINTER CONCERT FOR ALL MUSICAL GROUPS WILL BE ON MONDAY DECEMBER17, 2012.
Basketball Schedule-Home Games
11/20 South Shelby 6:00 Be here at 5:15 for all games
12/07 Knox County 6:00
1/08 North Shelby 6:00
1/11 Marceline 6:00
1/22 Scotland County 6:00
2/08 Canton 6:00
2/12 Milan 6:00
2/14 Putnam 6:00
5th and 6th Grade Band
We will be spending the next several classes giving the 5th graders the opportunity to try and chose what instrument they would like to learn to play. The school has a very limited selction of instruments but I will do my best to help you and your child find an instrument with as little cost to you as possible. There is a rental program through the West Music Store in Ottumwa that is a rent to own program. You can rent used or new instruments and prices vary according to instrument and age of instrument. You can rent a used instrument and move up to a new instrument if you decide to purchase. If you rent now and decide to purchase later I believe money paid towards rent will go toward purchase. Most all questions will need to be directed at them because if you rent an instrument the agreement is between you and the company and has nothing to do with the school. The phone numbers for West Music Store in Ottumwa is 641-682-8033 or 800-248-7001.
To help with the confusion of when 5th and 6th grade band is scheduled I am attaching the schedule for the school year. This schedule will not change and if you have any questions please contact me at the school at 660-766-2424 or the elementary office at 660-766-2296.
Band Schedule – 5th and 6th Click for for dates of elementary band!!
Choir
This choir is designed for singing mostly popular and easy listening songs in large and small groups. The chorus sings at the Christmas and Spring Concert. Improving vocal techniques and musical understanding will be one goal of the course. Attendance at the winter and Spring Concerts are required.
Grading: Studentswill receive 5 points a day for participation in class. Points will be deducted for not following the classroom rules, talking, and behavior. Student’s attendance at the Winter and Spring Concerts are worth 100 points towards their grade. Students will be allowed to make up concert points only if an unavoidable absence is arranged before hand or an unavoidable incident the day/night of the
performance. Students will be given a final, which will consist of a written assignment.
Honor Choir
Students will sing all the same materials and styles as the regular choir class as well
as learn and rehearse sight reading and further their music reading abilities. Students are required to participate in music contest and maintain grades that fulfill all MSHSAA requirements for participation in choir activities. Performances will include music contest, Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Senior Tea and other schedules performances to be announced.
Grading: Students will receive 5 points a day for participation in class. Points will be deducted for not following the classroom rules, talking, and behavior. Student’s attendance at the winter and Spring Concerts are worth 100 points towards their grade. Students will be allowed to make up concert points only if an unavoidable absence is arranged before hand or an unavoidable incident the day/night of the
performance. Students will be given a final, which will consist of a written assignment.
Music Appreciation
Students will be exposed to and learn music theory and music history from 1400 to present. Students will learn about composers, styles of music, and watch various biographies of composers as well as various musicals from different time periods. Students will be also able to trace the history of the main styles of music to certain
areas and certain nationalities of people within the United States. Students will also
be learning basic keyboard/piano techniques and be able to pass a basic
keyboarding test.
Grading: Students will be given 5 points a day for participation in class. Points will be deducted from not following the classroom rules, talking and behavior. Students will be given WKSTS, quizzes, tests, and various other projects throughout the school year.
Students will be prepared with all required materials
and instruments needed for class.
Students will respect other people’s instruments and
supplies and not bother or use them without permission from the owner and Mrs.
Dixon.
Students will not talk during class unless they are
called upon and directed to.
Students will not “horseplay” during class
If it is not yours do not bother it!!!!
Have FUN!!
First offense: verbal warning
Second offense: 30 minute detention
Third offense: detention and office referral
Major offenses will be sent directly
to the office.
