Davis Elementary

• Families, you may pre-order your child’s photos at https://inter-state.com/order with order code 87180ZF

• Retakes will be taken on Friday, Nov. 8th if you are not pleased with the pictures.

• Please note, each student will receive a free class picture later in the school year.

Dear Davis Families,

Get ready for tail wags and smiles! We're thrilled to announce a furry addition to our Monday morning welcome committee. Starting September 30th, students will have the chance to meet Stanley, our new certified therapy dog!

Who is Stanley?

Stanley is a 2½-year-old golden retriever with a heart of gold and a smile for everyone he meets. This gentle giant knows over 40 commands and has a special motto: "Be a golden. I love everyone and am here to help and bring a smile to all."

A Trained Professional

Rest assured, Stanley isn't just any dog. He's a certified therapy dog through Healing Paws, a part of Anderson Humane Society. This means he's specially trained to interact safely and calmly with children in school settings.

Meet His Partner

Stanley will be accompanied by his partner, Mrs. Louise Von Hoff, a retired teacher who recognized Stanley's potential to brighten students' days. Together, they'll be greeting students every Monday morning, rotating between different entrances.

What to Expect

As students enter the building, they'll have the option to give Stanley a little pet or simply wave hello. There's no pressure – Stanley is happy just to see smiling faces!

Did You Know?

• Stanley also spreads joy as a greeter at Bell-Graham School

• He absolutely loves praise and interacting with students

• His golden retriever charm is 100% guaranteed to start your week off right

We're incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Von Hoff and Stanley join our Davis community. We can't wait for your children to experience the warmth and joy that Stanley brings to our school!

Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for a pawsitively fantastic Monday morning!

Do you want to help kick cancer? The Davis Student Council is helping St Charles East and St Charles North High Schools raise money to help people who are affected by cancer. Bring in coins or bills next week, September 23rd-27th, to drop in your class container. Ask your parents how you can help make money to make a difference. Let’s help Davis bring change to make change. Every penny counts!

Davis is excited to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated nationally from September 15 through October 15.

Hispanic Heritage Month exists to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. We celebrate those who have contributed to our shared history and championed and inspired all to achieve success.

• Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 10th from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday, October 11th from 8 a.m .- Noon.
• Beginning on September 27th at 8:00 a.m. through October 7th at 11:59 p.m, Parents/Guardians may log into PickATime to schedule an in-person or a Zoom conference.
• PickATime is found on the “Home” page of Home Access Center.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are an opportunity for students, parents/guardians, and teachers to focus on setting meaningful goals. Teachers will be working with students to review their strengths and areas of improvement prior to the conference. Students will then set goals and brainstorm ideas to reach those goals which will be shared at his or her conference or before.

In order to prepare for these conferences, please reflect on this school year so far.

• What has been a success for your child?
• What has been a challenge?
• How can you support your child with reaching his or her goals?

The conferences will conclude with time for questions that you may have for your child or the teacher.

If you would like to schedule a conference with a special area teacher, please contact the teacher directly via email to set up. Contact info is below.

National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Davis

Elementary is welcoming you to participate in this event in the morning. These

events are important opportunities to bring our school community together. Our

goal is to encourage physical activity and promote safety in your neighborhoods.

On the sidewalk at Horne and 7 th Street (by the crossing guard) The Davis Wellness

Club student representatives, staff, and PTO will welcome our students as they

walk, bike, and roll to school.

The Davis Literati Book Fair is coming! Join us for an intergalactic adventure October 7-11, or shop online. The book fair is going cashless this year, so click here to learn about gift cards for student purchases. Gift cards also make great teacher gifts! Shopping will be available at school on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 with gift cards only. Family shopping will be open during parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, October 10 8am-8pm and Friday, October 11 8am-11am. We will accept gift cards and credit or debit cards.

Literati Book Club is like getting a book fair in a box, every month! Each book box delivery is curated for your reader, which is why 75% of club members see a heightened interest in reading. When you sign up, you’ll get up to $50 in free books—and our school will get up to $50 in rewards! Claim this special offer at Literati.com/FallClubs.

1. To avoid injuries, please make sure your child has appropriate shoes for running and climbing on the playground equipment. Sandals with heels and Crocs are not recommended. Tennis/Gym shoes are what is preferred.

2. Classroom Food Allergy/Sensitivities letters have been sent home. Please be mindful when sending classroom snacks for your children.

3. Many of our Kindergarten students continue to not be in compliance with their paperwork. Please continue to work on getting their Physicals, Record of Immunizations, Dental and Vision exams to me asap. I prefer that you email the documents (a picture of the documents will do) directly to me if at all possible, at Peggy.Faught@d303.org.

4. Thank you to everyone who has sent in extra clothing for our students. We are still in need for elastic-waist pants, sizes 5-10.

STUDENT ABSENCES - Keep your child home when:

• Your child has had a fever of 100 degrees or more within the past 24 hrs

• Your child has been vomiting or had loose stools within past 24 hrs

• Your child has an unexplained rash, sore or pink eyes with or without drainage

• Your child has a persistent and or productive cough

• Children should be fever free without the use of medications before returning to school

• If a bacterial infection has been diagnosed (Strep), your child MUST have 24 hrs of antibiotics before returning to school

• If your child is not fully recovered or remained at home for the recommended length of time, parents may be contacted and asked to take the child home.

EXTENDED ABSENCES:

• Extended absences of 5 or more days may require that the student present a doctor’s statement for re-admittance to the school nurse.

Peggy Faught RNC

Davis Primary School Nurse

331-228-2204

Peggy.Faught@d303.org

D303 will host the 4th annual Pathways Night at Compass Academy on October 30. This career fair welcomes employers and educational institutions supporting careers that don't require a 4-year college degree. If you are a business owner and wish to participate in Pathways Night, please complete this form. More information for students and families interested in attending will be available in the next few weeks.

District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.

For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.

Click HERE to view upcoming programs and access support resources.

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: https://davis.d303.org/
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisElementaryD303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303