Davenport's Weekly Update

Happy February, Davenport Families!

We ended the month of January with parent teacher conferences, which was a success. It was great seeing the interaction between teachers and families for the betterment of our students. Collaboration and building meaningful supportive relationships with families is pivotal in supporting the student as a whole.

To end the month, we also had a special guest in our main office, walking throughout the halls, visiting lunches, and stopping into classes... Principal Jay! Our student Principal did an amazing job. We are looking forward to the next student Principal in January.

As we step into February, we’re excited about the many events we have planned to engage and inspire our students. This month, we’ll be celebrating a variety of activities, including:

Upcoming Events:

• Hallway Challenge – Students and staff will participate in fun activities that foster teamwork and school spirit.
• Boosterthon – This exciting fundraising event will support our school’s programs.
• Kindness Week – A week dedicated to promoting kindness and empathy throughout our school community.
• Read Across America – A celebration of reading that encourages our students to explore new books and stories.

Black History Month: We are also thrilled to celebrate Black History Month! Throughout February, teachers and students will honor the incredible achievements and contributions of African-American individuals who have shaped history. Our students will learn about influential figures such as George Crum, George Washington Carver, Thomas Martin, and many others who made lasting impacts in civil rights, the arts, the medical field, and beyond. Through exploring these stories, we hope to inspire our students to embrace kindness, empathy, and respect for all.

Health Reminder: As many students and staff are feeling under the weather, we encourage everyone to take extra care this month. Please remember to wash your hands regularly, maintain a safe distance when possible, and prioritize your health. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and healthy!

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a wonderful month ahead!

Parents please review the following:

• 2/12 Love the school bus day- Wear yellow
• 2/14 Valentines Day- Wear red
• 2/17-2/21 Kindness Week- please refer to the February calendar
• 2/24-2/28 Read Across America week- please refer to the February calendar

Mrs. Petti had her second-grade students' attention as she worked through one and two-step word problems with them this week.

Ms. Whoy and Ms. Mauriello’s kindergarten students really enjoyed learning about the Chinese culture and how to celebrate the Lunar New Year, complete with using chop sticks!

Mrs. Blair's kindergarten students also had fun celebrating the Chinese New Year. They too learned about the Chinese culture, and even how to use their very own pair of chop sticks to eat lucky goldfish!

Congratulations to LeiLani Aikens from Mrs. Heck's class, and

for the second week in a row - Ali Amir Abdallah from Mrs. Flaherty's class!

Other student nominees were:

Maximiliano Martinez - Ms. Marquette

Mason Bauza - Mrs. Cuthbertson

Many thanks to our amazing Parents' Club once again for an awesome family evening filled with music, dancing, good food and even better company!

A special "shout-out" to our EHTHS Key Club as well for volunteering to serve dinner to everyone right before hitting the dance floor!

Ms. Lukas was shocked and pleasantly surprised when one of her former kindergarten students, Eric Jimenez, came by for a surprise visit! Eric attended kindergarten here at Davenport Primary School the very first year it opened back in 2007.

Congratulations to our 2nd and 3rd grade Students of the Month! These outstanding individuals displayed the character traits of compassion and empathy in their daily actions. Whether offering a helping hand, listening with kindness, or standing up for others, their care and understanding made a difference! Keep up the great work!

Mrs. Menchaca

Davenport Elementary School Counselor

2nd Grade Elementary Students Of The Month

3rd Grade Elementary Students Of The Month

Ms. Mehzabin, our Primary School Counselor, also recognized 1st and 2nd grade recipients who were selected for displaying Compassion/Empathy during the month of December.

Joadiel Funez- Dominguez & Jayce Lopez - Mrs. Blair's Class

Aleesia Allen & Jaxon Blundi - Ms. Lukas/Mrs. Helm's Class

Au'brie Smith & Michael Alicea - Mrs. McAvinue's Class

Leny Estevez Toribio & Lillith Rose - Ms. Meyer's Class

Asher Bush & Mateo Reyes - Miss Price's Class

Nathaniel Cepeda & Jazmarie Narvaez Cruz - Ms. Raske/Mrs. Hamilton's Class

Othniel Martinez & Ezra Davies - Mrs. Smith's Class

Alaiha Evans-White & Nathan Vega-Young - Ms. Whoy/Miss Mauriello's Class

Ryder Smith & Nicholas Nammour - Mrs. Curtin's Class

Scarlett Sharp & Angely Flores Carmona - Mrs. Heininger's Class

Matthew Parada Lopez & Aaliyah Taylor - Mrs. Lowry/Mrs. LoSasso's Class

Cristian Batista & Valerie Berenato - Miss McGroarty's Class

Sophia Tran & Kivey Brown - Mrs. Minter's Class

Kaylee Moreno & Giovanni Parisi - Mrs. Shuttleworth's Class

Nathalie Guardado Castro & Jadiel Molina - Mrs. Taylor's Class

Malina Valeus - Ms. Bush's Class

Pharaoh Anderson - Mrs. Flaherty's Class

Jayden Mercado - Mrs. Twomley's Class

Staying Motivated & Trying Our Best

Presented by: Ms. Cavileer (Librarian) & Ms. Mehzabin (Counselor)

This month, Kindergarten and 1st-grade students explored perseverance and motivation through engaging stories, discussions, and activities.

Lesson Highlights:

● Understanding Effort: Students shared times they worked hard to learn something new.

● Story Time: We read The Monster Who Couldn’t Decide (Worry Woo)- Andi Green

● Motivation Discussion: Students learned that motivation comes from passion or rewards.

● Goal-Setting Activity: Each student created a "My Goal Star" sheet and added it to our Motivation Wall to stay encouraged!

Looking Ahead:
Students can visit the library to find more books about perseverance. We’ll celebrate their progress with a Motivation Star Ceremony soon!

Ask your child: What is one thing you are working hard to improve?

Thank you for supporting our students’ growth mindset!

— Ms. Cavileer & Ms. Mehzabin

APPROVED CLASSROOM PARTY FOODS

Our Davenport Parents' Club was ecstatic to receive another $1,000 donation from Bennett Chevrolet for the second year in a row!

Thank you to our partners at WAWA for giving our teachers the extra boost during parent teacher conferences. The coffee gave us energy to finish the week strong.

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