Davis Parent Newsletter
October 20, 2024
A Message from Ms. Cruz
Welcome to Week 11! As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we'll focus on the importance of making smart choices about what we put into our bodies and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. This is a great opportunity to learn about the impact of our decisions and to support one another in staying drug-free.
Throughout the week, we will discuss the importance of making smart decisions about what we can put into our bodies and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Let’s show our school spirit by dressing up each day for Red Ribbon Week!
Together, we can create a safe and positive environment for everyone. Thank you for your support in making our school a place where we can all thrive!
You're Invited to Our Annual Harvest Festival!
Join us for a fantastic celebration of fall with our school community! Enjoy a Friday evening filled with fun activities, including games, a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and much more! Raffle tickets and food will be available for sale. Bring your family and friends—let’s make it a day to remember!
Our Tiger Tenets :
BE SAFE.
BE RESPECTFUL.
BE RESPONSIBLE.
Upcoming Events
School Site Council
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, 03:30 PM
Harvest Festival
Friday, Oct 25, 2024, 05:30 PM
Jump Into English
Jump Into English will begin on Monday, October 21st from 8:30-10:00 am and will meet every Monday and Thursday in the Davis Library. This free program is a great opportunity for our parents to develop their English language skills through interactive and engaging lessons. Scan the QR code in the flyer below for more information.
Volunteering
Adults interested in volunteering in their student's classroom or chaperoning a field trip will need to complete the Volunteer Request Form and be fingerprinted. Please connect with your student's teacher to determine volunteer opportunities. We are currently seeking volunteers to support in supervision of students during lunch between 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. If you are available, please contact the office or scan the QR code.
Vacancies at Davis
Online Data Confirmation
We are excited to announce that this year, families will be able to verify their child's elementary school teacher and secondary school class schedule through our online data confirmation process. Starting on July 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM, parents who have completed the online data confirmation will be able to access this information. We encourage all parents to complete the online data confirmation process by following the instructions in the flyer below.
You can now go online to fill out your Data Confirmation! Click here or on the flyer below to get started.
Morning Dropoff
Please remember that the front gate does not open until 7:40 am as there is no supervision for students prior to this time. It is important that students come to school dressed appropriately, including wearing school-appropriate shoes. If your student comes to school in Crocs or sandals, they will be asked to sit out PE and may not go in the barkbox or onto the fields during recess due to safety concerns.
Students who wish to eat breakfast in the cafeteria should arrive no later than 7:45 am. For students arriving by bus, please proceed immediately to the cafeteria. The cafeteria will be cleared out 15 minutes after the latest bus arrives to ensure that students do not miss instructional time.
Lunch Options For The Week
Picking Students Up
Please remember that if your student has not yet been dismissed and you are in the loading zone, staff will be asking you to park or loop around to allow other parents to load their students who are waiting. We also ask that you model safe behaviors and use the crosswalk. Our Tigers know this is a Tiger Tenet and a way to be safe!
We thank you for your patience and for working with our staff to ensure dismissal occurs smoothly.
Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
If your student will be out, be sure to call the office at 209-953-8301 to report your their absence. Students who have a medical or dental appointment will need to bring a note from their doctor upon their return.
Additionally, it is important your student arrives on time, ready to learn. School starts at 8:00 am and students are expected to be in their classes at this time.
Celebrating your Child's Birthday
Birthday treats must be store-bought. Please arrange with your student's teacher 1 or 2 days in advance of the birthday to have enough for the entire class. Treats will be distributed at recess, lunch, or dismissal depending upon class schedule and are limited to snacks. Please do not send sodas, pizzas, or similar items as they will not be delivered to your student's class.
Additionally, Davis Elementary does not accept deliveries of balloons, flowers, etc. for students. These deliveries are an interruption to our classes and learning environment. Please arrange to have deliveries made at home.