Davis Elementary E-news

1. If your child did not have his/her picture taken in September, please prepare for him/her to be photographed on November 7th.

2. If you ordered pictures in September but are not satisfied with them, your child may return the photos you received (including the envelope; be sure to return digital packages and envelopes also) and have a new picture taken.

3. If you have not already placed an order, you may order pictures online at https://inter-state.com/order using Davis Order Code: 0125FCF . There are also paper order forms in the school offices. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

4. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

5. ***Please send an email to your child's teacher alerting him/her that your child wants a retake.

Please fill out this form if you would like to honor a veteran at Davis' Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 11th at 2:00. We invite our veterans to come to Davis at 1:45 pm to enjoy a school assembly and a small reception afterwards with their families. We need your help! We would love to invite as many veterans as we can. Forms will be accepted until Wednesday, November 5th.

In addition, your child has been given a small Veteran Poster that you can complete if you have a family member or loved one who is a Veteran (or currently serving). You may attach a photo or have your child draw a picture of the Veteran, and you may make additional copies of the paper if you wish to honor more than one Veteran. When your child returns the paper to school, we will decorate our hallways with these heroes!

Dear Third and Fifth Grade Parents and Guardians,

We want to inform you that your child will be participating in Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) testing during the following dates:

Testing Dates: Wednesday, November 12th through Friday, November 14th

Make-up Testing: The week of November 17th

About the Test

The CogAT is a digital test that consists of three sections measuring different reasoning abilities:

• Verbal reasoning

• Quantitative reasoning

• Nonverbal reasoning

The test is composed of nine 10-minute sections for a total of 90 minutes of testing time. These sections will be administered in a manner that is comfortable and appropriate for your child.

Purpose of the CogAT

The Cognitive Abilities Test measures reasoning abilities that facilitate learning and problem-solving. The information gathered from CogAT scores may be used to:

• Adapt instruction and programs to meet the individual needs and abilities of students

• Provide insight into a student's readiness for advanced academic programming, such as the Academically Talented program

If you have any questions about the CogAT testing, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued support of your child's education.

Sincerely,

Principal Gina Shaw

What a spook-tacular Halloween celebration we had at Davis! 👻🎃

A frightfully BIG thank you to our amazing PTO and parent volunteers who helped make our Halloween parade and classroom parties absolutely BOO-tiful! From assisting with costumes to bringing bewitching games, crafts, and tons of fun to every classroom, you truly worked your magic!

The smiles (and giggles, and squeals of delight) on our students' faces said it all—they had a BLAST! Your creativity, energy, and willingness to help made this Halloween one for the memory books.

We are so lucky to have such fang-tastic volunteers who go above and beyond for our students. Thank you for everything you do to make Davis such a special place!

You're not just good—you're scary good! 🦇✨

We are thrilled to share that our donation bin is overflowing with nonperishable foods, thanks to the incredible generosity of our Davis families, students, and staff! Your willingness to take time out of your busy schedules to contribute to the St. Charles Library Food Drive means so much to those in our community who need it most. Each donation makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.

We are especially proud of how this effort demonstrates the values we strive to instill in our students. Your generosity serves as a wonderful example of compassion, community spirit, and giving back. Thank you for showing our students what it means to care for others. We are grateful to be part of such a caring and giving community!

On Friday Davis 5th grade orchestra students had a concert with Thompson Middle School and they did a fantastic job! They got to talk with current 6th graders about middle school and even got to tour the school!

Davis Staff Celebrated the Season, as well as our love of literature, by decorating pumpkins as characters from popular children's books! The creativity and talent shown by our staff was pretty amazing, and students were able to vote on their favorite pumpkin. Please take a look below and see if you recognize stories that you know and love!

3rd Graders enjoyed a theatrical production last week at the McAninch Artst Center. This fun musical is based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty. In the plot of the story, the characters are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-solving skills that can only be conquered with teamwork. Davis 3rd Graders had a wonderful time seeing these story books come to life!

5th Graders went to LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Monday. The students were continuing their learning about how experiencing nature changes the way we think about it. They participated in games and explorations about habitats and migrations, went on a hike, and helped assess the water quality of the pond. Students had a blast and learned a lot about how to safely experience nature.

• Calling all Dads/male guardians/grandpas/uncles/adult brothers etc. to volunteer in school & provide positive male role models for students!!

• Volunteers will support students during all lunch periods both inside and outside. Watch Dog day will be on Fridays. Volunteers will eat lunch with their own child/children and help all students during mealtime as needed and interact with students at recess. Times will be from 11:00-1:15.

• 4 Volunteers are permitted every Friday. Please click HERE for more information, and for signup links. Thank you!

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

November:

2nd, Sunday - Daylight Savings Ends (move clocks back 1 hour at 2AM)

7th, Friday - School Photo Retakes

11th, Tuesday - Veterans Day Assembly at 2:00pm (wear Red, White & Blue)

12-14th (Wed-Fri) - Cog AT Assessment for Grades 3-5

13th, Thursday - PTO Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble (4-7pm)

19th, Wed - Report Cards on HAC & 2:35pm Early Dismissal (11:40 for A.M. Kindergarten)

20th, Thursday - PTO Meeting at 6pm (childcare available) & Charlie Fox Pizzeria Fundraiser

24-28, Mon-Fri - NO School - Thanksgiving Break

December: (no Early Dismissal in December; no PTO Meeting)

1st, Monday - 3:25-6:30 Winter Greenery Order Pickup at Davis

1-5, Mon-Fri - iReady Assessment

3rd, Wed - 8am Band Practice at Richmond (no practice at Davis on Dec 4th)

16th, Tues - 7pm Band Concert at TMS

17th, Wed - 6/7:30pm Orchestra Concert at SCEHS

19th, Fri - Winter Classroom Parties

Monday, Dec 22nd - Monday Jan 4th - NO School - Winter Break

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive. Parents and students may bring donations to bins either at the St. Charles Public Library or any D303 School. Update: Donations will be accepted from Oct. 13-Nov 21. Thank you for your support!

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive.

Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: https://davis.d303.org/
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisElementaryD303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303