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1. If you have not already placed an order, you may order pictures online at https://inter-state.com/order using Davis Order Code: 0496ZXF . To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

2. Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

3. Photo proofs, as well as photo packages that you have ordered, will be sent to the school in 4-6 weeks.

4. Please note, each student will receive a free class picture later in the school year.

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

Testing Dates: Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 12th

Make-up Testing: The week of November 16th

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. Please click HERE for a letter from the District Department of Assessment & Accountability.

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

Sincerely,

Principal Gina Shaw

Davis Golden Dragon Awards this school year will align with our monthly character trait in our PurposeFull People curriculum. For October, students have been learning and practicing what it means to show Responsibility. A hearty Congratulations to our incredible Golden Dragon Award winners for the month of October! These outstanding students have been nominated by our dedicated Davis staff for truly embodying what it means to show RESPONSIBILITY.

Kindergarten - Sarah Schaden, Hudson Rybak and Gianni Lapezo

1st Grade - Cami Cantu, Mahdi Maroof and Megan Butts

2nd Grade - Jameson Christle, Joey Mogensen and Ethan McCready

3rd Grade - Ruby Bezinovich, Lucas Bui, Kaiden Mannon and Andrew Nierenkoether

4th Grade - Allison Jordan, Danielle Saxton and Maeve Wetzel

5th Grade - Owen Davis, Reese Payleitner and Asher Weingartz

Davis third graders recently joined third graders from across D303 on a field trip to East High School to meet bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! Dav has written and illustrated many award-winning children's books, including the Caldecott Honor book The Paperboy. His Captain Underpants series and Dog Man graphic novels have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages.

During his visit, Dav talked about how he became a writer and even shared one of the first stories he wrote, back when he was in second grade. Our students loved meeting him and came back excited to read, write and draw stories of their own. Ask your third grader to tell you about it!

• 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 and recess both inside and outside. 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 school day. Please click HERE & HERE for more information, and click HERE for signup links. Thank you!

Organic Life is looking for Lunchroom Supervisors to join our team!

If you enjoy working with students in a positive school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Contact:

Patricia Burton
331-228-5242
patricia.burton@d303.org

Join the Organic Life team and make a difference in our schools!

If you believe your household qualifies for free or reduced meals based on the current USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines, please complete the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) application. To obtain a form in another language, please visit the USDA Free and Reduced application site.

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

Have an idea by kids for kids? The St. Charles Youth Commission wants to hear it. Funding is awarded to youth-designed and youth-driven projects directed toward the promotion of healthy lifestyles among young people in the community. Any group or organization can apply for funds throughout the year.

The City of St. Charles Youth Commission now accepts funding applications all year long. Funding requests need to be submitted by the 15th of the month in order to be reviewed and considered for approval at the next meeting. Please keep in mind that the Youth Commission does not meet in July or August.

Please click HERE for more information. Please email your completed application to YC@stcharlesil.gov or drop it off at the St. Charles Police Department, attention: Youth Commission. A member of the Youth Commission will reach out to you once they receive it.