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

🌍Wednesday, April 22 - Earth Day; Frozen Treat in the Cafeteria (see below)

Friday, April 24 - Chuck E. Cheese PTO Fundraiser (see below)

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

Next Month and Beyond

Tuesday, May 12 - Grade 5 NYS Science Assessment

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

Friday, May 29 - Field Day - more information coming soon

Monday, June 8 - New Family Information Night (formerly Kindergarten Orientation)

June 10-11 - Author Visit with Troy Cummings

Friday, June 12 - Art Show and Ice Cream Social

Wednesday, June 17 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School

Tuesday, June 23 - Anticipated Last Student Day

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Each month, our food service provider is happy to offer a free frozen treat to all students, often in connection with special events. The treat, Sidekicks, is 100% fruit juice. The next event is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22.

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.

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.

1. We had our first Teacher experience yesterday with our stuffie sleepover! They had so much fun! We still have some spots open for Teacher Experiences for $5.00 ea. If you would still like to participate, here is the link - https://givebutter.com/pto-and-teacher-experiences-yj4hum

(Please indicate students name and experience you are purchasing)

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 the rumor is true that Mr. Dolce will dye his hair whatever color monster wins! What about a tie?!?
  
  
• !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

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!

OPSEPTSA NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, April 22

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 meetings this year will be:

5/20/2026

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

K-9 Officer Ross will be turning 6 years old on April 23!

To help celebrate his birthday we are holding a coloring contest. To enter:

• Download the attached coloring page or you can pick one up at the police station.
• Completed coloring page can be returned to the police station, turned in to your SRO (if you attend an Orchard Park School) or emailed to mazurk@orchardparkny.gov.
• All entries must be turned in by 12:00 pm on Thursday, April 23.
• Winners will be announced Friday April 24.

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