Davisburg Dateline

Hello Davisburg Community,

As we head into the final days of the school year, there is much to celebrate and many reasons to be proud of our students, staff, and families.

Last week, we officially completed our third and final i-Ready assessment window of the school year. These assessments provide valuable information about student growth in both reading and mathematics and help us better understand how to support our students moving forward. Thank you to our students for their effort and perseverance throughout the testing process and to our families for your continued encouragement and support.

Our 5th-grade students had an incredible experience this week at camp on Thursday and Friday. The memories they created, lessons they learned, and relationships they strengthened will stay with them for years to come. I would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Wanamaker, Mrs. Swalwell, and our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Howe, for the countless hours of planning, organizing, and problem-solving that made this amazing opportunity possible for our students. Their dedication helped create an experience our 5th graders will never forget.

On Friday, our fourth-grade students wowed the students, staff, parents, and guardians of Davisburg Elementary with their incredible Fourth Grade Wax Museum! Thanks to the support of their families and the amazing efforts of Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Sullivan, and Mrs. Labrecque, this event was a tremendous success.

Students transformed into a variety of historical figures and influential individuals, including Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Lucille Ball, Cyndi Lauper, and many others. Dressed in costume and standing proudly as "wax figures," students brought history to life. When visitors pressed the button at each display, the students came to life and shared a biography of the person they were portraying.

The hard work, preparation, and confidence displayed by our students were truly impressive. This project not only showcased their learning but also their public speaking skills, creativity, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our fourth graders for the outstanding job they did and grateful to our teachers and families for helping make this memorable learning experience possible. Great job, fourth grade!

Another special tradition continued this week as graduating seniors who once walked the halls of Davisburg Elementary returned to visit us wearing their caps and gowns. Our students and staff lined the blacktop to cheer them on as they made one final walk through the building before heading off to graduation festivities. It is always one of the most meaningful moments of the year.

For our youngest learners, seeing these graduates serves as a powerful reminder that hard work, perseverance, and determination can lead to incredible accomplishments. For our staff, it is a wonderful opportunity to see the impact of their efforts and to celebrate the success of former students whose journeys began right here at Davisburg. Moments like these remind us that while we may only have students for a few short years, the influence of a caring school community can last a lifetime.

Looking ahead, we are excited for our annual Field Day on Friday, June 5, 2026. This is always a favorite event for students and staff alike and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a year of hard work, learning, and growth. We are looking forward to a day filled with fun, teamwork, and plenty of smiles.

As the school year draws to a close, I encourage families to take a moment to reflect on how much your child has grown academically, socially, and emotionally this year. Every student has made progress, overcome challenges, and developed new skills that will help them succeed in the future. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the school year. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the principal of Davisburg Elementary. While summer break is quickly approaching, I am already looking forward to all of the opportunities and successes that await us next year.

Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, thank you for being part of our Davisburg family.

Mr. Lakin

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." — Eleanor Roosevelt

• 6/1 Yearbooks passed out
• 6/2 & 6/4 Springfield township library visits
• 6/2 3rd grade MI Day
• 6/2 4th grade Market Day
• 6/3 Sharpen the Saw Day - Y5-5
• 6/4 Last day for Preschools
• 6/5 Field Day - Y5-5
• 6/10 9:30 5th grade Farewell
• 6/10 12 dismissal - last day of school

Friday, 6/5, is Field Day! Here are a few IMPORTANT reminders.

1. Sunscreen must be put on at home, it is not allowed at school and we are unable to apply it to students.

2. Send your student in with a water bottle, please write their name on it. We will have water filling stations available.

3. Remember School appropriate attire. Per the handbook: Shorts are allowed in hot weather. Please keep them fingertips or longer in length. Tank top straps must be 3 finger tips wide. Flip flops may not be worn in the gym or on the playground.

Now that the weather is warming up, we wanted to remind parents & students of the Holly Area Schools dress code. The following is taken directly from the elementary handbook.

DRESS CODE

Students’ dress and grooming must not disrupt the educational process, interfere with the maintenance of a positive teaching/learning climate, or compromise reasonable standards of health, safety and decency. For example, but not limited to: make-up, bare midriffs, jeans riding low (exposing under garments) without a belt, tight fitting clothes, inappropriate wording/phrases on t-shirts, jewelry, and extreme hair coloring/styles. We expect students to dress appropriately. Shorts are allowed in hot weather. Please keep them fingertips or longer in length. Tank top straps must be 3 finger tips wide. Hats/hoods may not be worn during the instructional day (exception when transitioning in/out of the building). Flip flops may not be worn in the gym or on the playground, please provide a change of shoes for these areas. Tennis shoes are best for gym activities and playground safety.

We recognized our May LEADers of the Month, celebrated the incredible amount of money our students raised for Paws for a Cause, and held a special raffle for students who demonstrated LEADership throughout the school year.

To qualify for the raffle, students had to be named a LEADer of the Month at some point during the 2025-2026 school year. Three lucky winners (one from Young 5s–1st Grade, one from 2nd–3rd Grade, and one from 4th–5th Grade) were selected based on student nominations and each received a $50 prize.

As an added surprise, Officer Heather and Oakley joined the assembly, bringing plenty of smiles and excitement to our celebration!

Davisburg is filled with incredible students who demonstrate what it means to LEAD every day by Listening to Others, Encouraging Everyone, Acting with Responsibility, and Demonstrating Kindness & Respect. We are proud of all of our students and the positive impact they make on our school community each day! ❤️🖤

Keep leading, Davisburg LEADers! 🎉🐾🏆

Tuesday morning we will have a few yearbooks in the office for sale, first come first serve, $20.

After June 1 you can use the attached information to purchase a yearbook and it will be sent directly to your house.

We will be getting rid of all the lost & found on Friday, June 12 @ noon. If your child has lost anything please stop in & take a peek!

The Dr. Legant Fine Arts Scholarship is for students in early childhood through 8th grade (exiting 8th grade this year) to attend a summer camp experience that develops and emphasizes fine art skills. Dr. Laura Legant was a dedicated Holly Area Schools teacher and involved community member who spent her career developing youth talent in community theater, the Dickens festivals, historical acting tours, painting, arts and crafts, music and more.

Please complete the application below to apply.

Deadline for submission has been extended to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Scholarship winner(s) will be announced on June 1st.

https://forms.gle/x5pXSTAiJscwachW8

Respectfully,

Michael Beattie & the Dr. Legant Scholarship Committee

As we continue working together to ensure a safe and efficient start and end to each school day, we wanted to send a friendly reminder about our car line procedures for drop-off and pick-up.

Morning Drop-Off:

• Please enter the front car line loop and pull all the way forward to help keep traffic off Davisburg Road.
• Once staff are outside, students may exit from the passenger side only.
• For safety, parents should remain in their vehicles.
• Students will walk directly to breakfast or head to their classrooms.

Afternoon Pick-Up:

• Please remain in your vehicle and follow the car line to the designated loading area.
• Be sure to display your family name sign in the front window to help us load students quickly and efficiently.
• Students will wait in the designated area until their ride reaches the loading zone.
• For safety and traffic flow, students will enter vehicles from the passenger side only.
• Please note: Office pick-up is no longer available. All students will be dismissed through the car line or bus.

We truly appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, smooth, and efficient process for all of our students. Thank you for doing your part to support our Davisburg community!

Good afternoon Holly Area Schools families,

We’re excited to share our May Newsletter with you! This month’s edition highlights family engagement opportunities, mental health and wellness resources, health and safety information, and community supports available to help Holly students and families finish the school year strong and prepare for a healthy, connected summer.

In this edition, you’ll find:

• Family events and learning opportunities, including highlights from Freshman Welcome & Opportunity Night, the Community Resource Fair, the Mental Health Resource Fair, FAFSA support information, and upcoming medication disposal training opportunities for adults.

• Parenting and family wellness resources, including strategies from the Preparing Our Kids for Success program, mindful parenting insights from the Raising Good Humans workshop, and a Family Wellness Spotlight focused on parental burnout, stress, self-care, and building healthy family routines.

• Mental health supports and wellness information, including Mental Health Awareness Month resources, Care Solace mental health care coordination services available 24/7, the Care Solace Summer Survival Kit, and OCHN mental health navigation and crisis support services for families.

• Health and safety information, including bike and outdoor play safety reminders, hydration and sunscreen tips for warmer weather, free Oakland County Nurse on Call services, HAYA vision care support, and information about the Rx Kids program for eligible Flint and Pontiac families.

• Community resources for Holly families, including Oakland Connects, Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA), the Emergency Relief Fund for Water Assistance, Wellness Wednesdays at the Baldwin Center, WOTA transportation services, the Oakland County Foster Closet, Fenton Center of Hope, Laundromat Love, and free adult education and English tutoring opportunities through the Oakland Literacy Council.

We also continue to highlight the importance of student attendance through our Every Day Counts, Every Broncho Matters message and encourage families to reach out if support is needed. Regular attendance plays a major role in student success, connection, and well-being.

We encourage you to explore the full May newsletter for helpful tools, upcoming opportunities, wellness supports, and ways to stay connected with Holly Area Schools and our community resources. Thank you for being such an important part of our Broncho community!

Warmly,
Cheryl Price and Sydney Sinclair
The Holly Area Schools Parent Outreach Team

Revisiting Habit 8: Find Your Voice

Finding your voice is about finding something that you are good at, passionate about and really like doing. Then you use this to help and inspire others.

To work on Habit 8 Find Your Voice at home: Talk to your child about what they are good at and enjoy. Make a plan for how they could use this to help or inspire others. How can they use this to make a positive difference for someone else?