Chirp Sheet
Singing the praises of our DCS students and staff 9-15/23
February 9, 2024
Honor Rolls for Grades 5-12
Attached below you will find the Honor Rolls for students in grades 5-12. Grade point averages are based on First Semester grades for secondary students (grades 7-12). Students in grades 5 and 6 receiving 3s and 4s for the second marking period are also included as well as Trimester One honor roll for Davison Alternative Education.
Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 students selected for All State Choir honors
Davison will be represented by four student musicians at the All-State Choir in May.
"This is an outstanding number," said Davison High School Choral Director Mr. Garth Starr. "Most schools have one or two (students) accepted. There are only a few schools with four or five."
The four students included Caleb Ashley, Mackenzie Hescott, Connor Norman and Leah Riley. They will be traveling to Michigan State University May 9-11 to rehearse and perform with 80 of the state's top singers.
Keeping the Code at Gates Elementary
Students at Gates Elementary earn Cardinal Code tickets for Keeping the Code. Each "pay day" Friday, students may turn in their tickets for a variety of things. One of the items offered is a coupon to be an "Office Helper."
Third grade student Jillian Balabon turned in 10 tickets to earn this experience. While "on the job," she delivered bus tags, helped answer phones, and greet guests.
Other items students can purchase with their tickets include: book vending machine coins, lunch or games with various staff members, helping out in various ways, or small trinkets.
Valentines continue to pour in Hill Elementary
Thank you to everyone who has sent Valentine's Day cards to second graders in Ms. Rachel Wheaton's and Mrs. Alexis Schaepken's classrooms. Here are the latest stats on this project, which has gone viral thanks to social media.
- 163 cards from 37 states traveled 177,756 miles
- 10 cards from 7 countries traveled 43,910 miles
- Countries we have received cards from include Indonesia, England, France, Germany, Canada, Uganda and Japan.
- States the class continues to work on obtaining cards from include Alaska, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Varsity Choir performs during Thomson Family Night
Following musical rehearsal last night, Varsity Choir members traveled the short distance across the street to Thomson Elementary to perform at the school's Family Night. The theme of the Family Night was the arts.
Included in the performance were some songs from District Solo & Ensemble Festival and concluded the performance with a feature song from Mary Poppins, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."
Athletic News
Nine student athletes participated in a Signing Ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. They included:
- Buddy Banks-Williams will be playing football at Lawrence Tech University. Buddy said he chose Lawrence Tech because of the opportunities for higher education and the coaches who have taken an interest in him. He plans to study accounting.
- Norah Bradley will be playing softball at John Carroll University. She said she felt comfortable with the class size and the "home feel" of the campus. Norah plans to study environmental science.
- Jalen Edwards will be playing football at Siena Heights University.
- Iain Forrest will be running cross country and track at Grand Valley State University. Iain said he picked GVSU because they have one of the best teams in the nation and that will help him be the best he can be. Iain plans to study criminal justice.
- Brooke Lemos will be running cross country and track for Northern Michigan University. Brooke said NMU felt much more "homey" and was a place she could see herself at while studying brain and behavioral psychology. Brooke said Taylor Swift's 10-minute song, "All Too Well," helped her through every run.
- Paige McArdle will be running cross country and track for Wayne State University. Paige said she thinks Wayne State will be the best for her both academically and athletically. She plans to study kinesiology.
- Peyton Rich will be playing baseball at Macomb Community College. Peyton picked Macomb for its elite coaching staff and it being an "up and coming" program. Peyton plans to study statistics.
- Sydney Smith will be running cross country and track for Wayne State University. Sydney said she selected Wayne State for its coaches and team - which reminded her of the Davison team. Sydney plans to study nursing.
- Chloe Wright will be playing volleyball at Mott Community College. Chloe selected Mott because she wanted to keep playing her sport, quality of program offered and amazing coaching staff. She plans to study nursing.
Cardinal Classic Basketball Tournament set for Saturday
Looking for a little March Madness in February? Hoop - here it is!! DCS Athletics will be hosting the Cardinal Classic Basketball Tournament this Saturday, February 10, in the Davison High School gymnasium.
The action starts at noon and the Cardinals play at 6 p.m.
Cost is $10 for a 5-game wristband or $7 for the 6 p.m. game only when Davison takes on Saginaw. Please note that this is a fundraiser tournament for our boys basketball program, so no passes will be accepted.
Go Cards!
Positivity Project
Next week's Character Trait: Love
Starting Monday, students are learning about love.
Love is imperative to an individual’s happiness and fulfillment in life. Love allows us to be intimate with another person. It allows us to open up to another person and be vulnerable. That openness gives us the ability to learn and grow. Loving another person and sacrificing on his/her behalf produces positive emotions. And, it helps you access strengths – and feelings – you never knew you had.
On a group level, love is vital for the well being of society. The world is endlessly interconnected. We are all dependent upon each other for survival and happiness. Love produces positive feelings, which help negate loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Without love, we cannot find intimacy nor form strong relationships with our families, friends, or communities. A world without love and connection is a dangerous world.
Enrichment and Recreational Opportunities
Registration taking place for Youth Softball and Baseball
Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation is now overseeing youth baseball and softball leagues for children ages 4-12. On-Site registrations will be held 6-8 p.m. February 14 and 29 at DCER offices. You can also register online.
Deadline to register is Friday, March 8. Spots are limited.
Davison Township Parks and Recreation February programs
Davison Township Parks and Recreation will be offering the following programs in February.