Davis Richmond E-news

Davis/Richmond Families,

Davis/Richmond Schools have had their own unique boundaries, and many students who received bussing in the past may no longer be eligible for transportation for the 2024-25 school year. The state of Illinois guideline is to provide transportation for any pupil residing further than 1.5 miles from the school to which the child is assigned. Transportation is also provided where conditions are such that walking, either to or from the assigned school, or to/from a pick-up point or bus stop, constitutes a serious hazard to the safety of the pupil. This safety hazard can be due to either (i) vehicular traffic or rail crossings or (ii) a course or pattern of criminal activity, as defined in Section 10 of the Illinois Streetgang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act.

Most students (other than the newly boundaried neighborhoods or areas north of route 64) will not be eligible for transportation. We want to make sure that parents have been notified with the appropriate amount of time to make arrangements for the coming school year. Bus routes will be assigned closer to the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and parents can look up if their child is eligible for a route by checking e-link from HAC.

Dear Parents,

It’s hard to believe there are only a few weeks of school left. This is a reminder that you will need to come to school to pick up your child's medication by the last day of school which is Thursday, May 30th.

1. Medications that are not picked up at the end of the year will be disposed of according to the D303 policy.
2. This policy also does not allow medication to remain in the health office over the summer for reuse in the fall.
3. Medication must be picked up by a parent or adult designee with the parent’s permission.
4. If a Medication Self Carry/Administration form was completed, meds will be sent home with your child in their backpacks. That is only for inhalers, Epi pens and topical creams. Any pills or liquids still need to be picked up by a parent.

Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, if your child requires medication or any action plans, your child will need new physician orders and action plans for the school year. Ideally have the physician date the forms following the last day of school. Forms can be found under health services on the D303 site or linked directly here:

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

All forms will need to be completed in full before any medications can be administered.

Kindergarten and 2nd grade students require a dental examination and form completed within 18 months prior to May 15th, 2025. A vision examination and completed State form is also required for incoming kindergarten students as well as a physical examination and a record of all immunizations.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

These forms can be submitted to the main office or emailed to the school nurse. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Davis - Nurse Peggy and Nurse LeeAnna

peggy.faught@d303.org

phone: 331-228-2204

Richmond - Jennifer Schweizer, RN/Linda Erickson, RN

jennifer.schweizer@d303.org & linda.erickson@d303.org

(phone: 331-228-2804)

What a great way to end the year with Food, Fun, and FRIENDS!!

The elementary school intra-district transfer request window opens on May 15, 2024.

The application form will be available on the Intra-District Transfer web page.

We are so proud of our Davis alumni who came for their Senior Legacy Walk. The graduating seniors were very touched and excited to see their primary school and past teachers.

Davis Kindergarten Students visited LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Wednesday and Thursday. They hiked the nature trails and used their senses to explore the wildlife. They also learned about animal habitats and explored the nature museum.

Davis 2nd graders were excited to go to Blackberry Farm in Aurora today! Blackberry Farm is a living history museum where pioneer life is re-created through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun. Unfortunately, the rain kept them from having a full day of activities there, but they really enjoyed the morning !! Thank you to PTO and parents for making this day possible!

Davis 1st and 2nd graders had a very fun and active day playing outside during Field Day! Thank you to Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Smith for planning all of the activities! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for your support - we couldn't have done it without you!

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: dav-ric.d303.org
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303

Seniors who attended Richmond are congratulated by current Richmond students. They enjoyed reliving their Richmond days!

Thank you to our amazing parents who volunteered for our Field Day This Year! Mr. Born and Mr. Lubas put on an amazing theme! Enjoy some photos below!

Thank you to our PTO for providing breakfast to celebrate our 5th graders. Thank you to our orchestra and choir for performing!

It is hard to believe that in a few short days our 5th graders will be incoming 6th graders. We are so proud of all of the hard work they have put in this school year and are working on ways for us to celebrate their elementary years. We would love to extend an invitation to all of our fifth grade parents/families to our 5th grade clap out. This event will take place outdoors at Richmond school. Details below:

When: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Time: Starts promptly at 2:45 p.m.

Parents: Clap-out formation:

You may line up on the grass area indicated in blue in the chart below. 5th graders will start by coming out door #11 (closer to Oak and 12th street) and walk down 12th. They will walk up Indiana (greeted by 4th graders) and then enter door #2 where they will be greeted by our third graders inside. They will then go back to their classrooms until dismissal.

Reminders:

1. We ask that you not hand your child gifts/balloons during the clap out. Please wait until after school for those items.
2. No pets/animals are allowed on school grounds during the clapout, before or after.
3. If you plan on a change in transportation for the day, please notify the main office with advance notice, preferably before the last day of school.
4. A lawn sign will be provided (Thank you PTO) in front of the school facing 12th street. Families are welcome to take pictures after school.
5. If your child will be taking the bus home, balloons are not allowed on our buses as they impair vision of the driver.
6. 5th grade classrooms will take class pictures during the day and those will be communicated via your child’s teacher.

We are looking forward to celebrating!

GET HOOKED ON SUMMER READING by participating in the Thompson/ Wredling Summer Reading Challenge! See below for details:

🐟Enjoy some fintastic books

🎣Write a book hook to bait readers

🐠Spin the prize wheel when you start school in August

📚Contest runs June 1 - August 16

Check out this video for more details. Feel free to print out this bookmark or visit Thompson LRC website or Wredling LRC website for more information.

Have a swimmingly great summer!

From your Middle School LRC Directors!

Ms. Legenski & Ms. Cannon

Upcoming Dates:

May 27th: Memorial Day, No School

May 30th: 5th Grade Clap Out - 2:45 p.m.

May 30th: Last Day of School for Students - Have a Wonderful Summer!

Attention Future 5th Grade Families! Does your child like to sing? 5th grade choir is open to all D303 5th grade students! Anyone may join; there are no auditions. 5th grade students interested in learning more about vocal technique, unison and part-singing, and team building, all through a rich variety of vocal music repertoire, are encouraged to join choir! 5th grade choir will be held before school, one morning a week, and registration will begin in August. Stay tuned!

We are in the home stretch--summer is right around the corner! As you begin to fill up your summer with activities and vacations, you should consider our very own D303 Summer Strings Camp!

This camp will be for orchestra students who are currently in grades 3 - 8. Camp will be June 17,18, 20 and June 24, 25, 26 and 27 in the evenings at Thompson Middle School.

Please visit the link in Pushcoin for more details! Questions? Ask your orchestra teacher or email the Director, Angie Wifler at angela.wifler@d303.org

Summer Strings Registration

Website: https://dav-ric.d303.org/
Location: 300 S 12th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2800
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303