Kay's Creek Connection

Hello Kay's Creek Families,

We had a wonderful week with our coyotes. They worked hard and had smiles on their faces all week!

We have an update to our "toys at school" policy, which includes information about the miniature resin animals that are so popular. Please read the policy below.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month (CCAM) - a time we can honor children and survivors affected by pediatric cancer and raise awareness and continue the research and treatment of the disease. Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. We have our own special young man, Isaac Shipp, a fifth grader who is still battling childhood Leukemia. We know the community has supported Isaac and his family, and they are truly grateful. We would like to recognize how important EVERY 1 of our students are to our Kay's Creek Family. Please join us as we bring awareness to the needs and circumstances of friends like Isaac and former Kay's Creek student Jaxton Robinson! More details to come!

Have a wonderful week!

Principal Bukey

One of our most important responsibilities as parents and educators is to nurture our children into compassionate and empathetic individuals. Empathy isn’t just a nice trait to have; it's a crucial life skill that enables our children to understand and connect with others. It's a foundational piece for building positive relationships, resolving conflicts, and creating an inclusive community. Empathy is also a key ingredient to being a good friend. We can show our children and students that Every1 belongs by modeling empathy. We can demonstrate this by showing kindness and understanding through our interactions with others. Children mirror our behavior. What we say about others when they’re not around will either give permission or prevent the same behavior in our children. Modeling empathy shows them the importance of being a friend through our kind words and actions.

Jeremy ​Green, M.Ed.

School Counselor

jergreen@dsdmail.net

Kay's Creek Elementary

• Toys should not be brought to school unless a teacher gives permission for a specific purpose. Resin miniatures, such as the little ducks that are so popular, fit under this policy. They are becoming a disruption in class and some students have even begun selling them on the playground. If your child has a collection of these resin figures, please make sure they keep them at home. They are not allowed at school.
• The 2024-25 Belonging & Safe Schools Presentation has been presented to all 1st-6th grade students, with the exception of a few students who were absent. We invite parents of kinder students to view it and determine how you would like to share it with your child.
• Cell phones and smart watches must be kept in students' backpacks, powered down, and not used during school hours for communication. However, if a child needs to contact a parent, they are always able to use a school phone, with teacher permission. Students who require use of either one for a medical or 504 plan are an exception.
• Birthdays are recognized at school by classroom teachers, Principal Bukey, and the PTA. We will not be allowing treats to be brought in from home for student birthdays. This is for the safety of the many students we have with special dietary needs. Thank you for your understanding.
• Parents sometimes bring a special lunch in for their child. We ask that the lunches are kept to single servings so that students are not sharing outside food with tablemates.

Instead of a traditional birthday treat, you can donate a book to the school library in your child's name. Click the image to explore the available titles and more details.

If your student would like to participate in the Davis School District Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest submit the linked form by October 11th. https://forms.office.com/r/8qpKzK92qZ

Kay's Creek has part-time teacher assistant positions open in special education and general education. If you know someone interested in applying, please direct them to apply on the DSD Careers page or reach out to Principal Bukey.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

• Students will be given a yellow ribbon to tie on their backpacks and given an opportunity to learn more about childhood cancer and participate in some awareness activities.

Sept 2 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sept 3 - Acadience math testing begins K-3

Sept 5 - Coyote Pack Pizza Night 6-7 pm
Sept 9 - Wear anything YELLOW in support of Issac and other children with cancer! (Or your Shipp Warrior shirt if you have one)

Sept 11 - 9/11 Day of Service

Sept 12 - Community Council 4:15

Sept 16 - Wear YELLOW

• FALL FESTIVAL! 5:00-7:00

Sept 23 - Wear YELLOW

Sept 24 - Picture Day

Sept 30 - Yearbook Cover Contest Entries Due, Martial Arts 3:35

Oct 1 - Martial Arts 3:35

Oct 4 - 3rd Grade Fall Ball

Click here for more information.

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