South Davis Shines

Welcome Back, South Davis Families.

I know many folks traveled last week. I heard some great stories of places visited and adventures had. I trust that the plane, train, and automobile trips were uneventful in a good way. Whether you left 716 or not, I hope last week provided you with some time to rest and recharge, connect with family and friends, and celebrate meaningfully.

I want to shout out to three 5th grade students - Charlotte, Maddelyn, and Violet. With guidance from Mrs. Pietrantone, the three girls have created a number of videos for our SDTV morning announcements that illustrate the way we want everyone to SHINE here at South Davis. Whether it's on the bus, in the Cafeteria, or in the hallways, there are expectations for kind, respectful, and appropriate behavior, and the messages these students have developed are great reminders for all of us. Well done!

Speaking of SHINE, this month we are focused on Instilling Kindness. Your children know many ways to show kindness, and I'm sure they'd be happy to join you in a dinner-table or carpool conversation about all the ways we can show kindness at home and at school.

Have a great week!

Mr. Dolce

#WeAreSouthDavis

This Month

April 15-16 - Grades 3-5 NYS ELA Assessments

🌍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

Print the coupon 👇 for savings on the Adventure Zone, Play Points, and Pizza and Drinks!

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

This year, PTO wants to help provide a lasting memory for the students of South Davis by providing every child at South Davis a book by author Troy Cummings, that will include a signature!

We'll be sorting and counting all the donations in the coming days, and we are so excited. As an added incentive, as we make our goal, whichever monster has collected the most spare change, Mr. Dolce will dye his hair that color!

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

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Our remaining meetings this year will be:

5/20/2026

6/17/2026

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

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March 31, 2026, Orchard Park CSD Board Meeting Report

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.

If you’ll be home during April break, it’s the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and gather items to donate. 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