Attention 4th-Graders! Get Ready to Join the Band!
Have you ever wanted to learn a band instrument? You're in luck, because all 4th-graders will have the opportunity to try out the band instruments in late May! These instruments include the flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba and percussion. Students will be able to try the instruments under the supervision of the band director to decide if they would like to join the program next year. All instruments are sanitized between individual students.
The band program pulls students once per week for a 40-minute small group lesson during the school day. These lesson times rotate each week so that the same material isn't missed from the classroom. Band students will also be committing to one morning rehearsal per week before school. These morning rehearsals are a mandatory part of the program, and parents must provide transportation to school on these mornings.
If you would like to opt out of trying the band instruments, please fill out this brief form.
We look forward to exploring the many band instruments with your child soon! If you're interested in learning about the instruments and seeing some videos, please visit our recruitment website HERE. If you have questions about the program, please contact your school's band director: david.basich@d303.org
Important Reminder: Classroom Beverages
We'd like to kindly remind our Davis community about our classroom beverage policy. Students are welcome and encouraged to bring water bottles to class to stay hydrated throughout the day.
However, please note that outside drinks from establishments such as Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, and similar vendors are not permitted in classrooms. This helps us maintain a focused learning environment and prevents potential spills of sugary beverages that can damage our classroom materials. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain our classroom standards.
Stanley Support and Dog Safety Reminders
Davis Staff and Students have so appreciated and enjoyed having Stanley the Golden Retriever and his handler Mrs. Von Hoff visit Davis this school year. Mrs. Von Hoff is a retired teacher who has trained Stanley as a Therapy Dog. Stanley has greeted students on Monday mornings, visited classrooms and performed some of his many tricks for Dragon Days, and has also been a reading companion for kindergartners. In fact, Stanley has become very popular and students are eager to greet him whenever they see him at school or even walking around the neighborhood. With that in mind, Stanley and his handler have a few safety reminders about all pets that we want to share with Davis families:
Be aware of your surroundings - do not cross a busy or unsafe area (street, sidewalk) to approach a dog you would like to pet. Make sure to have parent or teacher permission 1st!
Before getting close to the dog, ask the owner if it's okay to greet or pet their dog. There may not have enough time to stop and visit, or the dog may be tired or unable to visit right now.
Please wait your turn, as too many friends can be unsettling for the dog. Listen to the dog’s handler and be very gentle and avoid loud noises.
Stanley and Mrs. Von Hoff have been so glad to be a part of our Davis community this year! They have made many new friends and look forward to seeing students at school and beyond with these guidelines in mind. Thank you!!
Kindergarten Parents Needed for Field Days
Please save the date for May 20th for grades 1st through 5th, and May 21st for Kindergarten. We need your help!! We have enough 1st-5th grade parents who have volunteered, but we need several more Kindergarten parents to help out. Please Click HERE to volunteer. Our theme is Willy Wonka, and we encourage our students to wear bright colors to represent candy colors.
Davis Elementary School
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
