Davis Bilingual Magnet

As we approach the end of the calendar year, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each of you for your continued support and partnership. It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year! Watching your children grow, learn, and mature has been an incredible joy. Their enthusiasm, resilience, and curiosity remind us every day why we do what we do. Thank you for entrusting us with their education and for being an essential part of our school community.

December Highlights and Events

Picture with Santa

• When: Wednesday, December 4th, 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
• Details: Picture packets will be sent home on Monday, December 2nd. This is an optional picture event, and families and siblings are welcome to join.
• Payment Options: Cash, Credit Card, or Money Orders (payable to HOT SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY). Online purchasing will not be available.

Scholastic Book Fair

• When: December 2 - December 6, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Extended hours on Friday until 5:00 PM)
• Where: Davis Library
• Payment Options: E-Wallet and Credit Card only (no cash). Visit Scholastic Book Fair E-Wallet to set up or add funds.

Annual Posadas Celebration

• When: Friday, December 13th, starting at 5:30 PM
• Details: Join us as we celebrate this beloved tradition! We will begin in the cafeteria and walk through Barrio Anita with our incredible Mariachi Aguilitas. The evening concludes at Oury Park with cookies, hot cocoa, crafts, and live music by Mariachi Estrella Juvenil.

Extended Day Winter Presentation

• When: Tuesday, December 17th, at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria
• Stay tuned for more details!
• As a reminder, the last day of extended day for this semester is December 19th. Please contact our office at 520-225-1400 for second-semester extended day payments.

Reminders

• Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for success. Please ensure your child arrives on time each day, ready to learn. The first bell rings at 8:30am. The tardy bell rings at 8:35am.
• Weather: With cooler temperatures, please send your child with a jacket or sweater labeled with their name.

Thank you for being such an integral part of our school family. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday season. Let’s finish 2024 strong and step into the new year with renewed energy and excitement!

Warm regards,

Marisela Campillo

We are thrilled to welcome Srta. Troyana Elgersma as our new Magnet Coordinator!

Srta. Troyana brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. She studied bilingual education at the University of Arizona and has worked as both a classroom teacher and an ESL teacher for the past six years. She is excited to transition into this new role and to become an integral part of the Davis community. Ms. Elgersma is already making a positive impact, and we look forward to seeing her contributions as she supports our students, staff, and families. Please join us in giving her a warm Davis welcome!

To make this event extra special, we are kindly requesting donations of the following items:

• Pre-packaged cookies or pastries
• Nestle Abuelita Hot Chocolate Tablets
• Pan Dulce ( drop-off on December 13th )
• Gallons of milk (milk drop-off on December 12 - 13th)

Your contributions will help us create a warm and festive celebration for the entire Davis Bilingual community. Thank you for your generosity and support! Together, we’ll make this Posadas an unforgettable event.

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!

• December 4 - Pictures with Santa 8:45 am - 9:45 am (Families and siblings welcome)
• December 5 - Cafecito 8:45-9:45 am in the library. Presentation by our school counselor, Sra. Carr
• December 10 - PTA Meeting via Zoom HERE
• December 13 - Las Posadas at 5:30pm
• December 17 - Extended Day Presentation 5:30 pm - 8:00pm
• December 20 - Grading Day No School
• December 23 - Winter Break Begins
• January 6 - First day back to school from winter break
• January 9 - Cafecito in the library 8:45am - 9:45am
• January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
• January 29 - Professional Learning Day (No School)

As we welcome this beautiful fall season, a time of reflection and thankfulness, our counseling lessons have been centered on Gratitude. Students are learning strategies to identify what they are grateful for and practicing ways to incorporate gratitude into their daily lives. They’ve been busy creating “gratitude buckets” filled with things that bring them happiness and joy.

Since gratitude is such a vital part of emotional well-being, we will continue to highlight it in our lessons as we step into the New Year. In addition to our focus on gratitude, we are also addressing key topics like Bullying and Cyber Safety, equipping students with tools to navigate in-person and online interactions safely and respectfully.

To further support our students, I’m developing small group sessions tailored to their specific needs. In November, I had the opportunity to meet with several student groups, beginning the process of creating a supportive and encouraging environment for their growth.

As always, I am here to assist students and families individually. If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out. May this holiday season bring peace and joy to all our Davis families. Thank you for the privilege of working with your incredible children!

Yolanda Fernandez- Carr

School Counselor

Yolanda.Fernandez@tusd1.org

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

Our next PTA Meeting will be Zoom only on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM 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!

Family Resource Center services are available to TUSD students and their families, free of charge. Please call the center to register for classes HERE. Childcare is available to TUSD students and siblings for most classes. Please inform staff of the need for childcare when you register. Include the number of children, ages, and any special needs. Interpreter services are available. Please inform staff of the need for an interpreter when you register. Please register at least two weeks in advance if interpreter services are needed.

Other services include:

• Clothing bank
• Food pantry
• Help with TUSD forms
• Information and referrals

Talk It Out | Free Counseling Services

We want to remind our community that we offer free counseling services available to students, families, and staff of the Tucson Unified School District. The dedicated Talk It Out team is here to support and committed to fostering a healthy and supportive environment for everyone. Don’t hesitate to reach out, your well-being matters!

If you’re interested in accessing these valuable resources, we encourage you to start by submitting a request for counseling services HERE.

• 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 start today, Monday, November 4th, 2024. Please visit our Registration Page at tusd1.org/register.

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

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.