Davis Richmond E-News
October 16, 2020
PTO News
Room Parents
We still need lots of Room Parents for in-person classrooms! We have Halloween parties and more coming up and our teachers could use Parent support. Sign up by going to the PTO website and clicking on Volunteer Opportunities. After you sign up, someone will be in touch about next steps.
If you have a remote learner, watch your email for information about Remote classroom Room Parents!
PTO Newsletter
Did you know we sent out our first PTO Newsletter? It's filled with information on upcoming events and interactive family activities your kids will enjoy. Go to our website to check it out! If you are registered on the PTO website, the Newsletter came straight to your inbox last week.
Restaurant Night
Panera Restaurant Night is next week- Thursday, October 22nd! Mark your calendars and skip a night of cooking to help support the Davis Richmond PTO!
Davis Primary
Don’t forget that picture day has been scheduled for Monday, October 19th!
All ordering will be done online through the photography company, Inter-State Studio. We will not be handling any orders. You can order your pictures online from now until Oct 21st. Pictures will be sent home with students.
You can prepay for photos HERE use this code 51759SA
Remote students will have the opportunity to get their picture taken. Remote students will choose a time in Sign Up Genius to come to Davis between 2:00-4:00. Parents can park along Horne St and walk their child to the back of the school where the photographer is located. We will have a pick up day for remote student pictures.
Parents of remote students can sign up HERE for a time slot.
Since the photographer is outside we will be subject to weather conditions. Parents will be notified if photos are cancelled and we will reschedule promptly.
PAWS PARTIES ABOUND!
Davis students are quickly collecting PAWS for Best Behavior throughout the day and in many places around our school. Most classes have collected two Tiger Heads already and have celebrated with Paw Parties. Some have reached three Tiger Heads. Way to go, Davis Students!
Halloween Parties
Yes, we will have Halloween parties this year, but it will be different to accommodate all of the safety guidelines.
- Students can come to school in their costumes.
- We are a primary school so costumes should not be violent or scary in nature – No blood, guts, or weapons. Students will not be wearing scary masks or make-up. No bare midriffs or scant clothing.
- Students still need to wear the required masks for safety purposes.
- There will not be a parade and volunteers are still not allowed into the building to help with parties.
Davis Veterans Day Celebration
Davis will be observing Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th. Although we cannot have guests inside our building, we would love to honor our Veterans with a drive through celebration where they can come and pick up a small gift as a token of our appreciation between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
We are also creating a short video presentation to honor and thank our veterans. We need your help! We would love to include pictures of our Veterans in our presentation. Please reach out to family members and direct them to this form to be included in our video and to RSVP for the Davis drive through. Please complete the form by November 4th.
Richmond Intermediate
Don’t forget that picture day has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th!
Picture day has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th! All ordering will be done online through the photography company, Inter-State Studio. We will not be handling any orders. You can order your pictures online from now until Oct 21st. Pictures will be sent home with students.
Remote students will have the opportunity to get their picture taken. Remote students will choose a time in Sign Up Genius to come to Richmond between 2:00-4:00. Parents can park along Indiana Street and walk their child to where the photographer is located. We will have a pick up day for remote student pictures.
Parents of remote students can sign up HERE for a time slot.
You can prepay for photos HERE use this code 51841FA.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Does your child enjoy helping others? Does your child like making a positive impact? If so, he/she should consider joining the Student Council this year. Student Council is a group of students that find ways to help and inform their community. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:15am. Student Council doesn't only think about what they want, but what the whole school wants. Student Council is made of two students from each classroom who are responsible for informing their classrooms about all upcoming events. Please click HERE for more information. In person and remote students can both participate in student council if they are able to attend the monthly morning meetings.
Halloween Parties
Yes, we will have Halloween parties this year, but it will be different to accommodate all of the safety guidelines.
- Students can come to school in their costumes.
- Costumes should not be violent or scary in nature – No blood, guts, or weapons. Students will not be wearing scary masks or make-up. No bare midriffs or scant clothing.
- Students still need to wear the required masks for safety purposes.
- There will not be a parade and volunteers are still not allowed into the building to help with parties.
RICHMOND VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION
Richmond will be observing Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th. We will put together a video, similar to last year and will record a presentation that we will send out to families and that students will watch at 9 a.m. on Veterans Day.
Although we cannot have guests inside our building, we would love to celebrate our Veterans with a drive through celebration where they can come and pick up a small gift as a token of our appreciation between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. We need your help! We would love to include pictures of our Veterans in our presentation. Please reach out to families members and direct them to this form to be included in our video and celebration!
You can also call the main office at (331) 228-2800 to RSVP or if you have questions.
Noteworthy Band News
Morning Band Rehearsals will be held at Richmond on Wednesday mornings starting at 7:15AM in the Community Room (Cafeteria). Students can arrive five minutes early and should have proof of self-certification before entering the building. These rehearsals will begin on October 21.
Band Spirit Wear is now available! Be sure to visit www.celticcustom.com before October 24 to order your shirt.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Lydigsen at jennifer.lydigsen@d303.org.
District News
COVID-19 TESTING
Sites
Testing at the Aurora Premium Outlets site ENDED September 30, 2020
The free drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora has relocated to 2450 N. Farnsworth Ave. in Aurora, less than half a mile from the Chicago Premium Outlets.
The drive-through and walk-up testing site is open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Testing is free and available to all regardless of age, COVID-19 symptoms, or insurance status. A parent or guardian must be present and able to provide consent for individuals under the age of 18.
Tests are taken on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE BASIS. Facility will close by 4 p.m. or when testing capacity is reached for the day, whichever comes first. Individuals being tested at the Aurora site will receive a call from 1-888-297-7208 within four and seven calendar days regarding the results of their test.
Other Testing Sites:
An updated list of community-based and mobile testing sites can be found at Test-Illinois.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @testillinois. Additional testing options are available in Kane County. For more information about all available testing sites in Kane County, visit the IDPH website at https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-sites.
Greater Elgin Family Care Center
VNA Health Care - Aurora & Elgin
http://dph.illinois.gov/testing
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing
Testing for COVID-19 should only be conducted by approved state or local laboratories
The Kane County Health Department DOES NOT provide test results.
COVID-19 tests are NOT done at the Kane County Health Department.