Davis Bilingual Magnet
January 2025 Newsletter
Important Dates
January:
- January 6 - First day back to school from winter break
- January 9 - Cafecito in the library 8:45am - 9:45am
- January 15 - Class Pictures
- January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
- January 21 - PTA Meeting 5-6pm in Library and Zoom HERE
- January 29 - Professional Learning Day (No School)
February:
- February 3 - 7 - Counselor Appreciation Week. Gracias Sra. Carr!
- February 6 - Cafecito in the library 8:45 am - 9:45 am
- February 6 - Site Council Meeting 4:00pm via ZOOM HERE
- February 18 - PTA Meeting 5-6pm in the library and Zoom HERE
- February 13 - 14 - Parent teacher conferences. Students dismissed at 11:45am
- February 20 - 21 - Rodeo Break- No School
Counseling Services
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
Message from our PTA
Our next PTA Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21st, 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!
Attendance Reporting Made Easy
State law requires parents to call in to report student absences. Parents, you can now immediately report an absence from school using ParentVUE. This reduces the calls in our attendance office and allows you to directly enter the reason students are absent. To self-report simply follow the steps below:
- Log into ParentVue from App or Computer
- Click the "Attendance" tab on the left column on the computer or on the App as soon as you log in the blue "report absence" with a small bell icon is there.
- On the top right corner of the page it will have a blue link that says "Report Absence" click on this
- Use the calendar to select dates and the drop-down for the reason for the absence.
- You may also add notes or upload a doctor's note and hit "save".
Of course, you may still call our office at (520) 225-1400 or Google Text at (520) 369-3643 if you prefer. Thank you for reporting all absences!
** For additional instructions, please click HERE. Please note, reporting absences via ParentVue is only available for an ALL-DAY absence.
Tax Credit
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.