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On Wednesday, we took advantage of the gorgeous weather with a picnic in the park to celebrate reaching our latest goal: 1,200 Dragon Tails! Together, Davis students have earned 2,100 Dragon Tails this year by being respectful, responsible, and safe.

Students enjoyed music, friends, and time outdoors and had a wonderful time celebrating their achievement!

Thank you for joining us at Kindness club! We made lots of cards for the Halloween parade for Wednesday 10/28 for the residents at the Pearl! We reflected as a team on how we can be kind to others in our community. I hope to see new students next time as we grow together on kindness! .

- Miss Sebesta

Davis Staff demonstrated their artistic talents by painting pumpkins to the theme of a favorite movie. Students cast their vote for their favorite and had fun determining which movies were represented!

The Davis PTO Sunshine Committee has blessed us with yet another fun and creative opportunity this week! Davis Staff had to take their best aim to claim a prize cup full of goodies. It was fun to interact with the PTO Parents and enjoy a variety of cool treats. Thank you for the time & thoughtfulness that you share with us!

In D303 we take a variety of assessments each year. If you would like to learn more about specific state testing and large-scale district assessments as well as the opt-out process for any of the assessments, please click the links below:

• D303 Assessment & Accountability Webpage

• Refusals, Objections & Opt-out.

Parade

The parade will be held outside from 1:55 to 2:15 pm. Parents may line up around the Kindergarten playground off of Horne Street to watch the parade.

• Classroom parties will run from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm

• Room Parents will be allowed to go to classrooms at 1:30 pm for party setup and to assist with costumes after they have checked in at the office

• In the event of inclement weather, there will not be a parade

Costume & Party Guidelines

Students should bring costumes in a bag. Costumes must be appropriate for school. Costumes should not be violent or scary in nature. No blood, guts, or weapons. No masks. Make-up is discouraged because it is difficult to apply. No bare midriffs or scant clothing. Students may be asked to remove or put away any parts of costumes based on teacher judgment.

• Room Parents who are assisting with the parties should not wear disguises that would make it difficult to recognize them as a safe person

• Only Room Parents may attend the classroom parties and assist students.

Room Parent Guidelines

• No more than 4 room parents per classroom may attend. (Others may assist with preparations or goody bags). Sign-up for Room Parents was completed through our PTO in September.

• If you have never had your ID/drivers license scanned at the school, it is very helpful to have that done prior to the party. Stop by the office at your convenience.

• Room Parents should make childcare arrangements for younger children; they may not attend the party.

• Lead Parent: Work with the classroom teacher & other room parents on activities/games for the party

• Lead Parent: Coordinate with the teacher & other room parents on any non-edible goody bags to be sent home. No food treats will be eaten during the party or sent home.

1. If your child did not have his/her picture taken in September, please prepare for him/her to be photographed on November 6th.

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: 0496ZXD . 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.

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

KidsUnited St. Charles offers fun, engaging, soccer-based programs for children ages 18 months to 9 years, combining soccer skills with physical, social, and cognitive development. They help children build confidence, teamwork, and essential life skills—all while having fun!

We invite Davis Students, grades K-4, to join KidsUnited St. Charles for a free after-school soccer clinic on Tuesday, November 10, from 3:25–4:25 p.m. The clinic will take place in the gym at Davis Elementary School, located at 1125 South 7th St., St. Charles, IL 60174.

You may sign up for the free clinic HERE

Please fill out this form if you would like to honor a veteran at Davis' Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, 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 Friday, November 6th.

Some time next week, your child will bring home 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!

Some students are starting to bring in some “over the counter medications” for symptom relief. Please do not allow or encourage them to do that. Students are not allowed to bring cough drops, gum or peppermint candies to school. A Physician order is needed for all over the counter types of medications. The Medication Administration form can be obtained on the district website under the Parent Tab - Nurse/Health Services. Physicians must complete and sign the top portion and parents need to sign the bottom portion before any over the counter meds are given. You should not be sending any medications to school with the children in their backpacks. Please drop off the medication along with the completed form to the Nurse.

We have been seeing an increase in after school/weekend sport related injuries this year. If your child has been injured and/or cannot participate in PE/Recess, please call the Health Office to inform the Nurse of the situation. A physician note with all restrictions is required for the child’s safety. We will do our best to meet our students' needs but need to have the appropriate information to do so. A release will need to be obtained before the child can return without restrictions. We will always encourage students to go outside with their class for “fresh air”.

Thank you for your cooperation with both these very important issues.

The St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education voted on August 10, 2026, to place a ballot initiative on the November 3 ballot asking the community whether the District should issue bonds to fund maintenance needs and educational facility improvements. Read the full press release here.

La Junta Educativa del Distrito Escolar de la Unidad Comunitaria 303 de St. Charles votó el 10 de agosto de 2026 a favor de incluir una iniciativa en la papeleta electoral del 3 de noviembre en la que se pregunta a la comunidad si el distrito debería emitir bonos para financiar las necesidades de mantenimiento y las mejoras de las instalaciones educativas. Lee aquí el comunicado de prensa completo.

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.