South Davis Shines

Hello South Davis Families.

With support from the PTO, Wednesday and Thursday this week we welcome author Troy Cummings to South Davis. He will be meeting with all students to talk about his books, the art and craft of writing and illustrating, and all things creative.

A number of South Davis staff and families are riding again this year in honor or memory of family, friends, and former colleagues. Staff and/or families riding include Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Martorana., Mrs. Washburn, and myself. If you are also riding, please let us know so we can look for you and cheer you on. If anyone is interested in supporting the effort of the Ride for Roswell, you can look up riders and donate.

Here's an interesting read about how adult actions can have a negative impact on our children. As a parent of four, I found it fascinating, and caused some self reflection.

While next year is still three months away, here's a reminder that the elementary start and end times are changing. School will begin at 9:10 and end at 3:15. Dismissal will begin around 3:20.

Have a great week!

Mr. Dolce

#WeAreSouthDavis

This Month

Friday, June 12 - Art Show and Ice Cream Social, 5-7:00 P.M.

Monday, June 15 - 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration, 1:00 P.M.

Tuesday, June 16 - Kindergarten Celebration, 12:30 P.M.

Wednesday, June 17 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening

Thursday, June 18 - End of the Year Celebration Assemblies with Checkers the Inventor

Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth - No School

Tuesday, June 23 - Last Student Day, dismissal around 11:20; we'll be running periods 2, 3, and 4

Wednesday, June 10 - 1st Grade - Hidden Valley Farms

Join us for Art Night/Ice Cream Social this Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.! Over the past month, every student has been creating something special to share. There is so much talent in our building.

• Pre-K parents walk their children to and from the school. As a result, they need to park on South Davis Street. At the end of the day, if they are also picking up an older child, they may have to wait a bit longer.
• If you are meeting your child on the sidewalk in front of the school, please mark your child a walker in the Parent Portal.
• If you walked or biked to the building, that's great!
• If you drove - and you are not a Pre-K parent - please be sure to park on the west side of South Davis Street (opposite side from the school), and use the crosswalk to and from the pick up area.
• The curbside pick-up area should not be used for walkers. If you are getting out of your vehicle and you are not a Pre-K parent, please park on the other side of the street, or pull past the middle driveway to keep the pick-up zone clear.
• If you are providing your tag #, then your child is a "pick-up" and you should stay in your vehicle at the curb.

As always, these are in place for the safety of all involved, and to ensure an efficient drop-off and dismissal process.

The School Supply List for next year is now available. We will again use School Tool Box, where you can purchase grade level supplies, boxed up and delivered to your home.

As we look to wrap up the year, here are some things to think about as we look ahead to next year. The list of activities and events gives a sense of what to expect as well as how much the events cost.

You can Save the Date for the first ever South Drive Family Golf Day, on Saturday, August 22. More details to follow.

Also, mark your calendar for the first PTO Meeting of the year, on Thursday, September 10.

OPSEPTSA NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday, June 17

6:30-7:30pm

OPCSD District Offices

2240 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca

Join or Renew you OPSEPTSA Membership today!!

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If you are looking for something to do on July 4 this year, how about march in the Orchard Park Independence Day parade?

We are gearing up for our annual Spring Clean Out!

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.

This month's newsletter from Buffalo Toronto Public Media is full of great resources for parents, caregivers, educators, children, and learners of all ages.

Highlights this month:

• Donkey Hodie Activity Series at the Lackawanna Public Library
• 14 Books for Celebrating Juneteenth
• 5 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with your Family
• 5 Activities to Keep Children Engaged and Learning This Summer
• 15 Books That Will Take Kids on a Journey Under the Sea