Davis Elementary E-news

😀We will have all staff on deck to help your child navigate to their classroom once they arrive😀 Parents, you are welcome to visit Davis with your child during Backpack Night on Monday, August 11th, but please note that parents may not enter school with your child during the school day. We recommend that you follow normal arrival procedures to help your child get used to the morning routines.

• 8:50 a.m. Earliest time for drop off
• 9:05 a.m. Beginning of school day
• 3:25 p.m. End of school day
• On the last Wednesday of each month (except for Dec/May), school will dismiss early at 2:35 pm. (A.M. Kindergarten will dismiss at 11:15 a.m.) Busses will dismiss at that time, and walkers/car riders will need to be picked up at that time.

• Class assignments are currently available in Home Access Center (HAC)
• Bus assignments will also be available in Home Access Center (HAC)

  Bus routes will be available for viewing at 12pm one week before the first day of school. After logging in, click on the Registration tab at the top of the page. Then scroll down to find the section titled "School Transportation." This will provide information on pickup and drop off times, as well as bus stop location.

• If your child is assigned to a bus, but you have decided not to ride the bus, please inform the school. We will be putting every child on his/her assigned bus at dismissal unless a parent has notified the school that the child is not riding the bus.

Please review the new smart device procedures that take effect on August 13. Please review the links below for Elementary Procedures and D303 video for more information.

Smart Device Procedures

D303 Advisory Group and Video

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

August:

4th, Monday - applications due for free school supplies

5th, Tuesday - Half Day Kindergarten Round Up at Davis (4:30-5:30)

11th, Monday - 4-6pm Backpack Dropoff and Meet your Teacher

13th, Wednesday - 1st Day of School!!

29th, Friday - No School for Students - Teacher Institute Day

We are so excited to invite our half day kindergarten families to Davis! We will be hosting students and parents to visit Davis on Tuesday, August 5th from 4:30-5:30. We will all meet in the community room at Davis to meet some of our staff and the kindergarten team. Our kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet with the teachers, play, explore, and meet friends in a kindergarten classroom. Parents will get more information about the nuts & bolts of Davis and get a guided tour of the building. Parents will then meet up with their kindergartener and see the classrooms. Please RSVP HERE to let us know if you will be attending with your child.

Hope you can join us for Backpack Night. Here, you can drop off your school supplies, confirm transportation for your child and see our school. Meet some old friends and find some new ones!

Attention Future 5th Grade Families! Does your child like to sing? 5th grade choir is open to all D303 5th grade students! Anyone may join; there are no auditions. 5th grade students interested in learning more about vocal technique, unison and part-singing, and team building, all through a rich variety of vocal music repertoire, are encouraged to join choir! 5th grade choir will be held before school, one morning a week, and registration will begin in August. Stay tuned!

Dear Music Parents,

Get ready for another exciting year of making beautiful music together! We're thrilled to kick off the 2025-26 school year with your talented young musicians. Here's everything you need to know about our rehearsal schedule:

🎼 During School Lessons

Starting the week of August 25th - Individual and small group lessons will begin during the regular school day. Students will receive their specific lesson times from their music teachers.

🌅 Before School Rehearsals

Starting the week of September 22nd - Morning rehearsals begin! Here's when your musician needs to be ready:

• 5th Grade Choir: Monday Mornings

• Beginner Orchestra: Tuesday mornings

• 4th Grade Orchestra: Wednesday mornings

• 5th Grade Band: Thursday mornings
• 5th Grade Orchestra: Update!! Rehearsals will now be on Friday mornings at Richmond Elementary (Special note: Students will be bused to Davis after rehearsal - no need for parent pickup!)

We can't wait to hear the amazing progress your children will make this year! Music education builds confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Let's make this a year full of musical magic! 🌟

Instrumental Music Teachers,

Ms. Rohrbach, Mrs. Mezera, and Mr. Basich

Band Website for more information - Band Website

Registration Form - Form

Instrument Prices - Quinlan and Fabish Info

Website to rent the instrument - Quinlan Website or call 630-654-4111

The band program pulls students once per week for a 40-minute small group lesson during the school day. These lesson times rotate each week so that the same material isn't missed from the classroom. Band students will also be committing to one morning rehearsal per week before school. These morning rehearsals are a mandatory part of the program, and parents must provide transportation to school on these mornings.

Please let me know if you have any questions! I'm looking forward to a great 5th grade band next year! I truly hope to see ALL 5th grade students give Band a try this year. I know they'll love it. If you have questions about the program, please contact your school's band director: david.basich@d303.org

Dear Parents,

Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, if your child requires medication or any action plans, your child will need new physician orders and action plans for the school year. Ideally have the physician date the forms following the last day of school. Forms can be found under health services on the D303 site or linked directly here:

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

All forms will need to be completed in full before any medications can be administered.

Kindergarten and 2nd grade students require a dental examination and form completed within 18 months prior to May 15th, 2025. A vision examination and completed State form is also required for incoming kindergarten students as well as a physical examination and a record of all immunizations.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

These forms can be submitted to the main office or emailed to the school nurse. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Nurse Peggy and Nurse LeeAnna

peggy.faught@d303.org

phone: 331-228-2204

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: https://davis.d303.org/
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
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Twitter: @StCharlesD303