Chirp Sheet
Singing the praises of our DCS students and staff 9-15/23
December 8, 2023
Davison Middle School students bring an "astounding" 35 events to Solo/Ensemble Festival
Davison Middle School was well represented at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Middle School Solo/Ensemble Festival held last weekend at North Branch High School. Instrumental Music Teacher Brad Davis said an "astounding" 35 events represented Davison Middle School.
"I believe this was the second highest participation (second to Port Huron) in our region," he said. "We have some really hard working and ambitious students!"
Solo/Ensemble is a voluntary activity. Students spend many extra hours preparing and then perform for a certified adjudicator. Many come in for a portion of lunch or stay after school. They are given letter grades in Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique and Interpretation.
Collectively, all of our students received all As and Bs with a large majority of them receiving a 1st Division Rating (Excellent) (the highest rating).
"A huge shoutout to (Accompanist) Becky Holt who spent countless hours rehearsing with the students as a piano accompanist and spending about nine hours on Saturday helping our students navigate the site," Davis said. "I could not have done it without her! She's so very dedicated to our DMS musicians."
Students participating included:
- Darrick Bishop
- Jessica Bogart
- Sophie Brown
- Joseph Cecchini
- Eliza Cook
- Rosealie DeWilde
- Owen Felt
- Calvin Ferguson
- Eli Fox
- Lyliann Hampton
- Kipton Henney
- Claire Lesko
- Alex Lozon
- Jason Lyon
- Leocadia McNicol
- Annabelle Morrison
- Corey Mueller
- Brandon Muller
- McKynlee Musthaler
- Irving Navarre
- Sawyer O'Brien
- Emily Odglen
- Icelynn Ondrajka
- Rylee Putnam
- Ava Reyes
- Bailee Roney
- Khamille Sahouri
- Kaycey Siegler
- Austin Spodney
- Jaidyn Stheiner
- Lily Surface
- Emma Wieczorek
- William Wright
Hill Table of Honor students for November
DHS Drama Students to Present "A Christmas Carol" Monday, December 11
The Davison High School Drama II class is presenting an adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Monday, December 11, in the Davison High School Auditorium.
The class is being taught by Vocal Music Teacher Garth Starr, who also teaches Drama I.
"Drama II is a year-long course that applies the skills learned in Drama 1 into two performances," Mr. Staff said.
Student actors are performing multiple roles in Monday's adaptation. There is no cost to attend the performance.
Central names its Super Stars for month of November
Each month, one student from each classroom at Central Elementary is chosen by their teacher as a Super Star for following the Cardinal Code and being a generous, helpful or kind friend to others!
Congratulations goes out to these amazing students who were selected Central Super Stars for the month of November: Austin Bennett, Aubrey Nash, Ethan Sherman, Evelyn Archacki, Gabriel Cabrera, Gretchen Hoganson, Kendall McCarty, Madeline Walczak, Aubrey Walczak, Audrey Newman, Emmalin Allinger, Griffin Romine, Lennon Rood, Carter Ulman, Sydney Bonk, Max Moran, Ryder Kocsis, Drew Adkisson, Kenan Samarah, Josephine Dugas, Kaylee Spicer, Kinsley Lor, Liam Davis, Amelia Berry, Kylie Williams, Sophia Van, Brian Tevault, Tommy Smith, Everett Batzos and Gannon Diaz.
DHS Key Club Collecting Donations for Humane Society
The Davison High School Key Club is accepting donations through Friday, December 15, to benefit animals at the Genesee County Humane Society. Donations of pet food, blankets, toys and treats can be dropped off in the donation box by the front office.
Teachers focus on SEL strategies at Dec. 4 Early Release PD
"Several staff members wrote multiple and/or took a stack with them," said Gates Elementary Principal Natalie Miller. "It was awesome!"
Central class collects 1660+ pairs of socks
Students in Mr. Robert Schleicher's third grade classroom at Central Elementary donated 1,665 pairs of socks they collected to Voices for Children Advocacy Center in Flint on Friday, November 29.
Students collected the socks during the month of October, calling their project Soctober. Socks are the number one requested item at homeless shelters.
DCER Actors Theater give special performance at senior assisted living home
Representatives from Americana Seniors of Davison, the assisted living home next to the high school, reached out to Rachael after seeing actors for Beauty and the Beast in the (homecoming) parade and asked if they could come do a mini performance.
"We jumped at the opportunity," Rachael said.
On Thursday, December 7, those actors who performed the lead roles in Beauty and the Beast traveled to the home to perform various scenes.
"The cast was VERY excited for the opportunity," Rachael said.
The Actors Playhouse will also perform and be caroling at the Davison Township Parks and Recreation's Trail of Lights December 15.
The Actors Playhouse will be performing "Mean Girls" in March at the DHS Auditorium and "Snow White" in April at Cardinal Station.
Looking for something to do? Check out programs from DCER and Davison Township Parks and Recreation
Davison Community Enrichment and Recreation (DCER) and Davison Township Parks and Recreation have many upcoming activities planned for families. Please see the flyers below for some awesome opportunities for kids and families.
Positivity Project
Next week's Character Trait: Other People Matter - Knowing my words and actions affect others
Everything we do, say, text, tweet, snap, or post can positively or negatively impact other people.
According to research from McKinsey & Co, “the typical American hears or reads more than one hundred thousand words every day.”
Think about that for a moment: 100,000 words every single day. Now, stop and ask yourself, “Are the percentage of words someone else hears or reads from me helping or hurting that person?” As Rachel Wolchin says, “Be mindful with words. A string of some that don’t mean much to you may stick with someone for a lifetime.”
And, moving beyond our words and social media posts, our actions can have ripple effects long after we make them. Deeds highlighting our character – such as forgiving a sibling, being present and enthusiastic about a colleague’s presentation, or kindly holding the elevator door for a stranger – can impact the people we love, work with, or even just bump into on the street. Through your actions – and the character strengths you do/don’t exemplify in them – you have the power to make somebody happy, sad, inspired, or discouraged. And, always remember, our words and actions are our choices to make.