Ducks Update

Back to School Edition

January 30, 2025

A Note from Ms. de Boom-Howard

Davis Duck Families,

January has been a month full of learning, fun, and memorable experiences! Thank you for your continued support in making this such a wonderful time for our Davis Ducks.

One of the highlights this month was our Skate Night—what a blast! It was incredible to see students learning to skate, laughing with friends, and enjoying time together as a community.

We ended the month on a high note with our Davis Duck Dash! A huge thank-you to everyone who participated and supported this fantastic event. I’m thrilled to share that, as of today, we have raised over $43,000 to support:

Meet the Masters & Lunch Art
Family events throughout the year
4th–6th Grade History Walk-Through programs
Robotics materials for all grades + competition equipment for 4th–6th
School-wide assemblies
Learning garden revitalization
And so much more!

I’d love for you to join me next Friday, February 7th, after flag deck for Coffee with the Principal, where we’ll also host a special training on keeping students safe online.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Go Ducks!
Stacy de Boom-Howard
Principal
Davis Magnet School
#WeFitTogether
#davisduckspride

Core Value of the Week

Do what is right

At Davis, we believe in doing what is right—even when no one is watching. This core value guides our students to make responsible choices, show integrity, and treat others with kindness and respect. Whether it’s being honest, helping a friend, or standing up for what is fair, doing what is right builds character and strengthens our community.

Let’s continue to encourage our students to make good choices, lead by example, and always strive to do what is right!

Important Information

Parking Lot Safety Reminder
We want to ensure the safety of all students during pickup. Recently, we've noticed that some students are being met in the middle lane of the front parking lot, which can be risky with moving vehicles. For everyone's safety, please have your child wait for pickup only at the designated gates (Loop Gate and Gate 3). Students should not be waiting by the flagpole for pickup.

Thank you for helping us keep the parking lot safe for all families!

Davis Lottery Application Period Opens Feb 10th
For more information, please visit our website: Applying to Davis. Please remember to put an application in for siblings to attend Davis next fall.

Running Club
Davis Run club is starting back up on Feb 5 with practices Wednesday and Friday mornings 7:30-8am on the track. The run club is part of Kids Run The OC program (https://kidsruntheoc.org) with the last event on May 3 where participants will run the final mile during OC Marathon weekend.

To learn more, visit the run club table at the Duck Dash on Jan 31 and follow DavisRunClub on Instagram.

Parent Choice Transfer- 6th Grade into 7th Grade
The Parent School Choice Transfer request application period for the 2025-2026 school year begins January 15, 2025, and closes on March 15, 2025. A lottery will be held to rank the applications received. Parents will be notified regarding the status of their Parent School Choice Transfer application by email or in writing by May 15, 2025. You can also log into your SchoolMint account for a status update.

All students currently on Parent School Choice Transfers who wish to return to their school of residence for the 2025-2026 school year do not need to complete a new application. To return to the school of residence, you will need to inform the enrolled school to let them know that the student will not be returning.

For further information, click on School Transfers, then select Parent Choice Transfer.

PTA Information

It’s almost February, and you know what that means… Hot off the press: it’s the February PTA Newsletter 📣 There’s lots in store, so let’s get to it!

🎉 IT’S DUCK DASH EVENT DAY 🎉

Davis Ducks, you did it again! Way to meet our $40,000 goal – and then some! 💪

Time to celebrate: Mrs. deBoom-Howard will be in her duck-costume-best for our Duck Dash 🫧 Bubble Run 🫧. And, since we met our goal, she’ll get silly stringed by our top class.

We invite everyone to join us on campus to celebrate our Ducks as they run (times below):

8:30-9:30am – 1st & 2nd grades

9:30-10:30am – 5th & 6th grades

10:30-11:00am – Preschool & Kinder

11:00am-12:00pm – 3rd & 4th grades

Note: Please plan ahead. Gates 1 and 3 will be open, but there will be no blacktop parking as school is in session. Parking is available at gates 1 and 3 and the TeWinkle baseball fields.

SpongeBob Youth Edition – Tickets on sale next week!

Keep an eye on this space for when online sales open. (Don’t wait, we promise the show will sell out.) Also, join us at next Friday’s Flag Deck for a sneak peek of the show!

Calling all Davis student authors! 📖 Submit your Story for The Imagination Machine

We’re proud once again to be bringing The Imagination Machine to Davis. This fun, interactive assembly inspires students to write by bringing their stories to life on stage. Have a story you’d like to submit? Bring it to the front office by 3:00pm next Friday, February 7th. Be sure to follow these submission guidelines.

Family Sweetheart Dance is next Friday 🩷

Dance the evening away in the MPR at our annual Davis Family Sweetheart Dance on Friday 2/7 from 5:30-7:30pm. TK Burger dinner will be available for purchase, along with complimentary sweet treats courtesy of the PTA.

Want to be part of the PTA team? Get on (the) Board!

We can’t do what we do without YOU! Davis PTA’s officers and committee chairs help us deliver on our mission each year. Join us to help make 2025-26 our best school year yet. Learn more and apply here.

Special PTA General Meeting: Wed 2/12

We’re calling a special general meeting to elect the nominating committee for the 2025-26 PTA Executive Board. Join us on Wednesday, February 12th at 8:15am in the MPR! Hope to see you there. 😊

Save the Date: Dineout at Mountain Mike’s Wed 2/12

All day long on Wednesday, February 12th, Mountain Mike’s on 17th street will be donating 20% of sales back to our school. Mention Davis at checkout.

✅ Helpful Links

February PTA newsletter | instagram | Facebook | PTA website | Calendar

Not a PTA member yet? Join here. Need to get in touch? info@davismagnetpta.org.

Foundation Information

Boots & Bling, It’s a Western Thing!! Get ready for the best party of the year—tickets are on sale now and available through Friday, February 21st! Lasso your friends and grab your tickets for $175 per person for a night of dinner, dancing, auctions, and boot-scootin’ fun. Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM sharp at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach.

Click HERE to purchase tickets through Give Butter. Can't make it? Consider making a donation or sponsoring a staff member using the same link!

DAVIS GALA TICKETS