South Davis Shines

Hello South Davis Families.

Two months left in the school year - where did the time go?

We are looking forward to maximizing the last eight weeks of our time with your children. There continue to be many exciting learning opportunities for all students, and we are eager to keep the momentum going. Thanks for your support and partnership.

Have a great week!

Mr. Dolce

#WeAreSouthDavis

This Month

April 29-30 - Grades 3-5 NYS Math Assessments

Next Month and Beyond

Tuesday, May 12 - Grade 5 NYS Science Assessment

May 18-26 - Universal Screening

Wednesday, May 20 - Bike to School (note date change); Panera PTO Fundraiser

Friday, May 29 - Field Day

Wednesday, June 3 - 5th Grade Walk to MS

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

Monday, June 15 - 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration (details to come)

Tuesday, June 16 - Kindergarten Celebration (details to come)

Wednesday, June 17 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School

Tuesday, June 23 - Anticipated Last Student Day

Friday, May 15 - Kindergarten - Buffalo Museum of Science

Thursday, May 28 - 5th Grade - Buffalo Bisons; PK - Kelkenburg Farm

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

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

If your child's grade is not listed here, they have already completed a field trip and/or enrichment experience

1. Quadruped Positioning
2. Adobe Aqua
3. Buying Toys Guide
4. Planes of Movement
5. Crossing Midline
6. Deep Pressure

Open the link and click on the activity you are interested in - https://canva.link/0wuxd0pe17dld6r

If you are walking to or from South Davis in the afternoon, do not walk though the Middle School parking lot from 2:15-2:45. That is the busiest and most dangerous time. Use Thorn Avenue or West Quaker (20A) St.

We have 1 more Lockdown Drill and 2 more Evacuation (Fire) Drills to complete this year. Advance notice will be provided as per District policy.

There still seems to be confusion as to the process for students not taking the school bus at the end of the day. Please read this carefully.

• 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.

Hi families!

There is So much to talk about at South Davis.

The South Davis PTO has a few more exciting Teacher Experiences available. Each purchase helps support the PTO programming for all of our children. Plus it creates a unique and memorable experience for your own child.

https://givebutter.com/pto-and-teacher-experiences-yj4hum

Please indicate your 1st and 2nd choice for teacher experiences and student name If you would rather make sure your primary one is available before paying please feel free to contact Lynn Stanley at 716-587-2050!

Thank you for your support!

After counting our first round of coins from Spare Change Monsters, we are almost to our goal of purchasing a book for every student.

Key points !!!!!

• The Blue monster is currently in the lead and it is true that Mr. Dolce will dye his hair whatever color monster wins! Look for that next Monday!
  
  
• !If you break it down, each book is only $3.50. So if you can help each child receive a book, we are keeping the campaign open and will accept donations until May 1.
  
  
• So bring in your change or If you are out of change at your house, here is a link to donate - https://givebutter.com/spare-change-for-stories-rx0nhx

Thanks.

South Davis PTO

OPSEPTSA NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, May 20

6:30-7:30pm

OPCSD District Offices

2240 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca

Join or Renew you OPSEPTSA Membership today!!

https://orchardpark.givebacks.com/shop

#specialeducation #advocate #IEP #DyslexiaAwareness #opseptsa

Our remaining meeting this year will be:

6/17/2026

Website - https://www.opseptsa.org/

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/share/16L1zq8TB8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/opseptsa?igsh=dHBhajY5OHpvejJm

South Davis Student Council is launching its first student-led community service project, "Leashes for Love!" Many animals in shelters and low-income areas lack proper leashes and collars, often using chains or ropes that cause harm.

Donations of gently used/new leashes and collars are being collected from April 20, 2026, to May 1, 2026. If you have any to contribute, please have students bring them in. Donation boxes located in the front lobby!

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!

In partnership with the Wesleyan Church of Orchard Park, we’ve been collecting new and gently used clothing for families in the Orchard Park community. The church has generously transformed one of their buildings at 6779 Powers Road, Orchard Park into a fully stocked clothing closet. A wide range of sizes is available year-round during scheduled hours, which can be found on the Family Solutions Center website. This resource has made a meaningful impact.

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. In addition, volunteers will be available on May 12 from 4:00–6:00 PM. For those who find deadlines motivating, this is a great opportunity to plan ahead and contribute.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and thank you in advance for your continued generosity in supporting our Orchard Park community.

The latest outreach from the BTPM Learning & Engagement Team

Highlights include:

• The week of the young child - April 11-18
• Educator Excursion to the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum
• Lyla in the Loop: Family Screening and Activities
• “The Compact History: Liberty and Legacy: Exploring the Revolution in Western New York" shorts