Davis Bilingual Magnet

I hope this email finds you well. As we welcome the beautiful season of spring, we also embrace new beginnings, growth, and exciting opportunities for our students and community. The longer days and warmer weather bring a renewed sense of energy, and I'm excited to share both community and Davis events with you for the month ahead!

Davis Run – Wednesday, March 5th
Get ready for our annual Davis Run! On the day of the run, your child will have the opportunity to run or walk a lap (less than ¼ mile) in the front schoolyard. We will track each student's completed laps and update the Davis Run portal accordingly.100% of all funds raised will directly support our specialist programs and classroom teachers. This year, all pledges and donations will be submitted electronically through our fundraising link: Carrera de Davis 2025

You can pledge by searching for a student’s first or last name and choosing to donate per lap or as a flat amount. We encourage you to share the link with family and friends to maximize support!

Exciting Additions to This Year’s Run!

• Fun surprises for the kids while they run!

• Every student will receive a t-shirt—expect them to get a little colorful during the run!

• Classroom Competition: The classrooms that raise the most donations will be rewarded with special prizes!

Also, join us for Literacy Night on March 18th in the Davis Cafeteria from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. Our teachers will be leading fun and engaging literacy projects to help you support your children at home. There will be food, music, and prizes, and we can't wait to see you there!

Included in this newsletter is also information about some wonderful community events. Be sure to check out the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15-16 at the University of Arizona! Visit the TUSD/Camp Cooper booth in Science City and participate in the social media contest to help Davis win a fun reading prop!

Another great opportunity for our families is Pueblo High School’s Spring Encuentro on March 19 from 3:30 – 7:00 PM. This celebration of literacy, music, food, and culture is a fantastic chance for our community to come together.

Lastly, Casa de los Niños is offering free parenting workshops in both English and Spanish, covering important topics such as communication, setting boundaries, and supporting adolescents. These valuable resources are available to all families, and we encourage you to take advantage of them.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to an amazing March full of learning, fun, and community engagement!

With gratitude,

Marisela Campillo
Principal, Davis Bilingual Elementary

marisela.campillo@tusd1.org

Important Dates:

March 5 - Davis Run begins at 8:50am

March 6 - Cafecito 8:30 am - 9:30 am in the library

March 7 - Grading Day - No School

March 10 - 14 Spring Break

March 18 - Literacy Night 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in the cafeteria

March 25 - PTA Meeting at 5:00pm in library and Via Zoom HERE

March 26 - Professional Learning Day - No School

March 28 - Cesar Chavez March (more info to come)

April 18 - Spring Holiday - No School

Important Links:

Community Immigration Resources

Davis Bilingual Website

TUSD Registration

TUSD MEALS

TUSD Calendar

TUSD Code of Conduct

TUSD Family and Community Engagement

Talk It Out | Free Counseling Services

We want to remind our community that free counseling services are available to students, families, and staff of the Tucson Unified School District. If you’re interested in accessing these valuable resources, we encourage you to start by submitting a request for counseling services HERE

If you would like to schedule a time to meet with our Davis school counselor, Sra. Carr, please send an email to Yolanda Fernandez.

Casa de los Niños is offering FREE parenting classes in both English and Spanish for anyone looking for support and resources to strengthen their parenting skills. These classes cover a variety of important topics to help guide families through different stages of parenting.

Upcoming classes include:

• Guiding your Child through Adolescence (03/04/2025)
• Spanish Facilitation- Guiding your Child through Adolescence (03/06/2025)
• Criticism, Confrontation and Rules for Fair Fighting (03/11/2025)
• Spanish Facilitation- Criticism, Confrontation and Rules for Fair Fighting (03/13/2025)
• Sexuality, Personal Space and Respect (03/18/2025)
• Spanish Facilitation- Sexuality, Personal Space and Respect (03/20/2025)
• Ignoring as a Parenting Technique (03/25/2025)
• Spanish Facilitation- Ignoring as a Parenting Technique (03/27/2025)

For more details and to view the full 2025 Parenting Class Schedule, click HERE

We encourage all parents to take advantage of these valuable resources!

Join us for the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15th & 16th at the University of Arizona! This is a wonderful opportunity to discover new books, meet authors, and celebrate reading together.

We also have an exciting social media contest—and we need your help to win a special reading photo prop for Davis! Here’s how you can participate:

Contest Rules:

📍 Visit the TUSD/Camp Cooper booth at the Festival of Books (located in Science City).
📸 Take a photo using the TUSD Sahuaro Photo Prop.
📲 Post it on Facebook or Instagram.
🏷️ Tag @TucsonUnified.
🏫 Mention Davis in your post for credit.

The school with the most posts and mentions will win the prop—so let’s show our Davis spirit and bring home the prize!

We can’t wait to see your amazing photos. Happy reading! 📚

Our next PTA Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the library and via Zoom HERE. We encourage all families to attend and be involved in supporting our school community.

PTA Membership for the school 2024-2025 year can be paid online through our website. Your involvement makes a huge difference- We look forward to seeing you there!

• If you are continuing at Davis Bilingual, please go to your ParentVUE account, confirm or update your student’s information.
• Submissions for Magnet or Application School. Please visit our Registration Page.

Please note, online registration is required for all students every school year

To help your child continue building skills outside of school, here are a few key strategies:

• Daily Reading: Encourage your child to read for at least 20 minutes every evening to strengthen literacy skills and develop a love for reading.
• Utilize I-Ready and Imagine: Log in through CLEVER to access engaging activities that reinforce skills in both Literacy and Math.
• Skill Mastery Goals: Aim to master two skills per week in each subject to see significant growth and progress.
• Need Help with CLEVER? If you need support with logging into CLEVER from home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher for assistance.

Your encouragement and support at home play a vital role in your child’s academic success. Thank you for being our partner in learning!

Enroll in TUSD's Dynamic Tutoring Sessions

The district’s Smart Tutoring program is available for all students. In these personalized sessions, experienced educators work closely with each student to support their academic growth by focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement. Sessions started the week of August 19th at each TUSD resource center. For registration, please click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR STUDENT HERE

University of Arizona Math Tutoring and Events

The University of Arizona’s Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR) is offering free online math tutoring. This is a great opportunity for students to strengthen their math skills in a fun and interactive environment. Free Tutoring Information

TUSD Mexican American Student Services Department - Saturday Tutoring

The TUSD Mexican American Student Services Department is offering FREE Saturday academic tutoring for students in grades 3 through 8. Qualified teachers will assist students in reading, writing, and math.

• When: September through May
• To register, call: 520.232.8566

We welcome and encourage family involvement in our school community. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a new application for the 2024-2025 school year. A new application is needed each year. Your participation is invaluable and greatly appreciated. To volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application HERE

Now through April 15th, 2025, you can take advantage of the Arizona Public School Tax Credit to pay the income tax you owe directly to Davis Bilingual Magnet. In the state of Arizona, you get your tax credit contribution back subject to the limits of your tax liability.

What should I mark when I make my donation online?

We are especially grateful for donations marked “Undesignated,” as that allows us to put your donation towards a specialist position on our campus (P.E., Garden, Art, etc). Thank you for supporting us as we raise funds to keep these important positions.

What if I already made a payment for Extended Day?

Many of you made a payment for Extended Day. Kindly note that you may be able to take advantage of the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit, as Extended Day supports parents who pay for childcare so that they may work outside of the home. Please consult your tax professional for more details. This may allow you to make an additional contribution to Davis (in addition to Extended Day) and claim the Arizona tax credit, for up to $400, per the information above.

Please help donate to our school.

Mission

Davis Bilingual Magnet celebrates the diversity of our students’ cultures and languages. We empower our students with the tools to be life-long bilingual and multicultural learners.

Vision

Davis Bilingual Magnet: Inspiring and empowering our students to become thoughtful, productive, communal and global citizens.

In Lak ‘ech

Tú eres mi otro yo. Si te hago daño a ti, me hago daño a mi mismo. Si te amo y te respeto a ti, me amo y me respeto a mi mismo.