Davis Elementary

Daylight savings time is upon us! On Sunday, March 9th the clocks spring forward one hour. This can make waking up for school on Monday a little difficult. Here are some tips to help ease your way into the time change!

1. Start slow: On Friday (today), put your child to bed 20 minutes earlier than their usual bedtime. Wake up on Saturday (3/8) 20 minutes earlier than usual. On Saturday night, put them to bed 40 minutes earlier than their usual bedtime...that way on Sunday (after the time change) they are only 20 minutes off of their new schedule. This gives their bodies some time to adjust to the time change.

2. Stay Consistent: On Sunday night, put them to bed at the normal time ON THE CLOCK. Try not to let them stay up an extra hour just because the clocks moved forward.

3. Get some fresh air: Getting outside and moving their body around during the daytime this weekend can help your student rest easier as they transition to a time change.

4. Keep the Routine: Keep your bedtime routine the same! Do you have your child take a bath, brush their teeth, then read a bedtime story every night before bed? Keep it the same! Routine will help your child's brain know that it is time to wind down.

Dear Davis Elementary Parents and Families,

**You're Invited to a World of Pure Imagination!**

Join us for an extraordinary evening as Davis Elementary transforms into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for our Family Learning Night!

**Thursday, March 13th • 5:30-7:00 PM**

As we celebrate the conclusion of our successful One Book One School reading of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," we're bringing the magic to life! Your family will embark on a self-guided factory tour featuring:

• The Everlasting Read Aloud Room - Listen to captivating stories

• The Butterscotch Bookshop - Select FREE books to take home

• Bubble Gum BINGO - Play for sweet prizes!

• Wonka Vision Directed Drawing - Unleash your creativity

• Charlie's Bucket of Numbers - Exciting math games

• The Wonka Inventing Room - STEM fun and experiments

• Oompa Loompa Dance Party - Learn the famous moves!

• Sugar Rush Sports Zone - Discover exciting new games

• Candygram Station - Send sweet messages to your child or friends (small donation)

• Candygram Concert Hall - Enjoy special musical performances

Our students have thoroughly enjoyed Charlie's adventures with Willie Wonka, and now it's your turn to experience the wonder! This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate reading while creating magical memories with your family.

We cannot wait to bring the factory alive and celebrate all the wonderful reading Davis Elementary has enjoyed!

See you there!

The Davis Elementary Team

Davis Student Council and Wellness Club participated in a volunteer night at the Northern Illinois Food Bank on March 4 as a culminating activity to our "souper" food drive. This small, but mighty group packed 2300 lbs of apples and 1900 lbs of onions in their 2-hour volunteer time. We are so proud of the give back these teachers and students displayed toward an organization supporting many in our community. Thank you, Davis teachers and families!

D303 Students and Community came together for a wonderful performance on February 28th!!

• Dads/male guardians/grandpas/uncles/adult brothers etc. - this is your opportunity to interact with and provide positive male role models for Davis students.
• We need 4 volunteers every Friday from 11:15-1:25.
• Please click HERE for more information and to signup.

• Davis Students in grades 3 through 5 will be taking state tests in English/Language Arts (ELA) on the mornings of March 18-19. This is the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)

• Click HERE for a detailed letter on these assessments.

• Please avoid scheduling appointments or absences on these mornings if possible. You can also help your students have a good night’s sleep and a balanced breakfast before the test dates. Thank you for your support!

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

March:

9th, Sunday at 2:00am - Daylight Savings Begins; Move clocks ahead one hour

10th, Monday - 3rd Grade Field Trip to SCPL

13th, Thursday - 5:30-7:00 Davis Family Learning Night

18-19th, Tue-Wed - IAR ELA Testing (3-5 Grades)

20th, Thursday - 6:00pm 3rd Grade Choir Performance

20th, Thursday - 7:00pm PTO Meeting

24th, Monday - 7:00 PTO Trivia Night at Pollyanna

26th, Wednesday - 2:35pm Early Dismissal

26th, Wednesday - 6:00 BPAC Meeting

March 31-April 4 - Spring Break - No School for Students

April:

March 31-April 4 - Spring Break - No School for Students

8-10th, Tues-Thurs, IAR Math Assessment for Grades 3-5

16th, Wed - 8:00am Band Practice (not Orchestra) - music & specials are following a Friday schedule. Bring instruments if you have a Friday lesson; wear PE shoes

17th, Thursday - 7:00 pm PTO Meeting in Davis LRC

18th, Friday - No School for Students; School Improvement Day

22nd, Tuesday - STEM Night for Grades K-5 at WMS

24th, Thursday - 5:30pm 1st Grade Musical (1SB, 1LM, 1JG)

24th, Thursday - 6:30pm 1st Grade Musical (1HH, 1LH, 1DG)

30th, Wednesday - 2:35pm Early Dismissal

30th, Wednesday - 5th Grade Band Concert at TMS

• The health office is in need of donations of T-shirts and pull-up sweatpants for both girls and boys. All sizes are welcome - new or gently used. We also appreciate donations of new boys underwear.

• If your child comes home with borrowed clothes, please return them within a week, washed and folded.

• Thank you!

• Make sure you like the Davis Elementary PTO on Facebook today!

• Check out our new Website DavisElementaryPTO.com for the latest PTO news

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