South Davis Shines

Hello South Davis Families.

Thank you to our amazing Physical Education teachers, Mrs. Spitz and Mr. Van Remmen, for all of their efforts to make Field Day another successful South Davis memory! Many thanks to all the staff who assisted, as well as all of the families that were able to come and support and participate in the activities and the fun. Can't wait until next year!

We will be conducting our last two Evacuation (Fire) Drills between now and next Tuesday.

A number of South Davis staff and families are riding again this year in honor or memory of family, friends, and former colleagues. Staff and/or families riding include Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Martorana., Mrs. Washburn, and myself. If you are also riding, please let us know so we can look for you and cheer you on. If anyone is interested in supporting the effort of the Ride for Roswell, you can look up riders and donate.

Have a great week!

Mr. Dolce

#WeAreSouthDavis

This Month

Wednesday, June 3 - Senior Walk; 5th Grade Walk to the Middle School

Monday, June 8 - New Family Information Night (formerly Kindergarten Orientation), 6-7:00 P.M.

June 10-11 - Author Visit with Troy Cummings

Friday, June 12 - Art Show and Ice Cream Social, 5-7:00 P.M.

Monday, June 15 - 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration, 1:00 P.M.

Tuesday, June 16 - Kindergarten Celebration, 12:30 P.M.

Wednesday, June 17 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Thursday, June 18 - End of the Year Celebration Assemblies with Checkers the Inventor

Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School

Tuesday, June 23 - Last Student Day, dismissal at 11:30

Friday, June 5 - 3rd Grade - Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve

Wednesday, June 10 - 1st Grade - Hidden Valley Farms

Join us for Art Night/Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Over the past month, every student has been creating something special to share. There is so much talent in our building.

This month's topics include:

1. Play Research
2. Raising a Confident Kid
3. Bike Helmets
4. Manipulatives for Play-Doh
5. Minute to Win It!
6. 40 Steam Summer Activities

As your child's first teacher, you know your son or daughter best. If you would like to tell us about your child’s learning style, strengths, challenges, or any other information that may help us create an optimal learning environment for the upcoming school year, we welcome your input. What characteristics, traits, or attributes are beneficial to your child?

If you are interested, you can use this form to give us your insights about your child, to help us place him or her in the best environment possible, to reach his or her full potential. It is completely optional, and is available until tomorrow, June 3.

• Pre-K parents walk their children to and from the school. As a result, they need to park on South Davis Street. At the end of the day, if they are also picking up an older child, they may have to wait a bit longer.
• If you are meeting your child on the sidewalk in front of the school, please mark your child a walker in the Parent Portal.
• If you walked or biked to the building, that's great!
• If you drove - and you are not a Pre-K parent - please be sure to park on the west side of South Davis Street (opposite side from the school), and use the crosswalk to and from the pick up area.
• The curbside pick-up area should not be used for walkers. If you are getting out of your vehicle and you are not a Pre-K parent, please park on the other side of the street, or pull past the middle driveway to keep the pick-up zone clear.
• If you are providing your tag #, then your child is a "pick-up" and you should stay in your vehicle at the curb.

As always, these are in place for the safety of all involved, and to ensure an efficient drop-off and dismissal process.

OPSEPTSA NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, June 17

6:30-7:30pm

OPCSD District Offices

2240 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca

Join or Renew you OPSEPTSA Membership today!!

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We’re excited to share a new short video to help you introduce and promote the Family & Community Day of the 2026 Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York with the individuals and families you serve. Watch and share the video here: https://youtu.be/vbR85-EnGyM.

Family & Community Day, Camp Hope: Where Stories Grow, will take place on Saturday June 6, at SUNY Fredonia’s Williams Center. This FREE event is designed for families, caregivers, youth, and community members and offers connection, resources, and practical tools related to mental health, substance use prevention, recovery, and overall wellness. We encourage you to share this video directly with clients, families, and your networks to help increase awareness and participation.

To make it easy to attend, registration for the Free Family Access Pass includes questions about transportation needs and dietary considerations to support accessibility for all participants. We also have Community Day posters available with a QR code for simple registration. If you would like posters for your office or program space, please get in touch with Prevention Works at 716-664-3608.

We are gearing up for our annual Spring Clean Out!

As this is a district-wide initiative, we encourage everyone to participate in the effort. Donations can be dropped off at any time at the Powers Road location in the bin located behind Busy Bee Hall, where the clothing closet is housed.

This month's newsletter from Buffalo Toronto Public Media is full of great resources for parents, caregivers, educators, children, and learners of all ages.

Highlights this month:

• Donkey Hodie Activity Series at the Lackawanna Public Library
• 14 Books for Celebrating Juneteenth
• 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with your Family
• 5 Activities to Keep Children Engaged and Learning This Summer
• 15 Books That Will Take Kids on a Journey Under the Sea