E-News

This week, Davis was proud to welcome 30 veterans from our community to our annual Veterans Day Assembly. Our students honored our guests with a song from the Davis Choir, a performance by the Davis Orchestra, handmade tokens of appreciation, and heartfelt thankful thoughts.

We were also grateful to hear from guest speaker John Parker, a Navy Veteran, who shared his work supporting veterans and offered words of gratitude to the veterans in attendance.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this meaningful event together, including our staff, students, families, and volunteers. To our veterans: thank you for your service. We were honored to have you with us.

Gina Shaw
Principal, Davis Elementary School

The 5th Grade Orchestra students had the exciting opportunity to perform alongside the Thompson 6th Grade Orchestra in a combined concert this week! This was a wonderful experience for our students to see what performing at the middle school level will be like. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our musicians.

The Davis 5th Grade Orchestra students also performed at the Veterans Day Assembly! The group honored our veterans with a performance of America the Beautiful, which you can view at THIS LINK. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and honor our veterans!

On Thursday evening, Student Council and their family members joined Davis Staff at Feed My Starving Children. Everyone put in a great effort and enjoyed getting to know each other better! The instructions were very clear and a good time was had by all in the packing center. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together and make a real difference for other families around the world. Enjoy some pictures of the evening and see how productive we were as a packing group!

🌈🦎Mrs. Judge’s fourth graders had a very special classroom visitor this week: her pet chameleon, Little Foot! Our students are studying animal adaptations, and Little Foot was the perfect guest teacher. Students learned how he eats (that tongue is fast!), how he lives, and the clever ways he adapts to survive. The best part was watching him change colors. Students loved counting how many shades he turned throughout the day!💚🧡💛

Thank you, Mrs. Judge, for bringing science to life (and to color) for our Davis learners!

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

1. Students will take their winter i-Ready test when we return to school, from December 2nd-8th.. Make-ups will start on December 9th. Teachers will use this information to help monitor student progress. Please click HERE for a more detailed i-Ready letter.

2. i-Ready progress reports will no longer be sent home in backpacks. Parents can access their student’s progress report online once results are available. Please monitor the E-news for an announcement regarding results.

Davis Families,

Illinois state law requires that all children entering kindergarten, second grade, and sixth grade will have an oral health examination. A licensed dentist must perform the dental exam and he/she shall sign and date the report form. Dental offices usually have the form, but the dental exam form can be obtained by clicking here or by visiting d303.org website under forms, then Health Services. This exam must be within 18 months of May 15, 2026.

In an effort to assist you in completing this oral health exam for your child, the Mobile Dentist will be on site at Davis on Jan. 21st provided we have enough students for the Mobile Dentist to come. Please consider taking this opportunity of in school care at little to no cost to you. The Mobile Dentist accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Self pay by cash or check for $70 is also available for those without insurance coverage. Services provided are cleaning, screening, sealants, and fluoride. Forms will be sent home prior to Thanksgiving break and are available in the health office or you can click HERE to download a copy. Please return the form ASAP so the date can be reserved with the number of students enrolled.

If you have any questions, please contact your school’s health office:

Nurses Peggy, Jami and LeeAnna

phone: 331 228-2204

Students are not allowed to bring coughs, 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. Physicians must complete and sign the top portion and parents need to sign the bottom portion before any medications are given. You should not be sending any medications to school with the children in their backpacks unless the proper forms for self carry are completed. (which is for emergency and rescue meds) Please drop off the medication along with the completed form to the Nurse.

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 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”.

We have a need for girls/ boys pants, sized 5-10, no blue jeans please - our kids will not wear them. Currently if you think your child should need to use this service we provide, I would send extra underwear and clothes in their backpacks for them to use.

When your child is ill and has to go home, please be prompt in picking them up. I would expect a half hour or so should be enough time to make arrangements. Of course there are always things that come up and I will be as flexible as possible. Our office is very busy at times with kids coming in and out so it would be very appreciated.

• 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.