Davis Elementary E-news

October is National Principals Month, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing Principal Mrs. Shaw! Her tireless dedication, passion, and commitment shape the educational experiences of our students and foster a positive school culture.

Every day, our Principal inspires teachers, staff, and students to strive for their best. Her experience and wise insights strengthen our achievements, and her welcome smile and sincere interest encourage a sense of belonging. Several classrooms at Davis showed their appreciation today, and there are more surprises planned for next week!

We are so grateful for Mrs. Shaw and all that she does. Her leadership and efforts make a profound difference. Happy Principal's Month!!

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.

Please fill out this form if you would like to honor a veteran at Davis' Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, 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 Wednesday, November 5th.

In addition, your child is bringing 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!

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.

What a fantastic Trunk or Treat event last Friday! Thank you to our incredible PTO for organizing such a memorable evening for our Davis community. The trunks were so creative, and our students had a blast playing games at each one! The raffle featuring teacher experiences and games was definitely a hit—what a fun idea!

It was absolutely wonderful seeing our Davis families and students in their creative costumes and watching our community come together for such a fun evening. Events like these remind us what makes Davis so special! Thank you, PTO, for all your hard work and dedication to making our school an amazing place to be!

Our teachers took a spooky little break and swung by the Pick Your Poison drink stand! Whether teachers were craving something sweet, spooky, or just a little mysterious, PTO had a potion with their name on it. 👻💀🍹Thank you PTO!

Our unsung heroes were rewarded with a small token of our appreciation this week! Students shared cards & gifts (thank you PTO!!) with our bus drivers at dismissal and thanked them for all they do. Our bus drivers wear many hats and keep our precious cargo safe & sound. We appreciate every driver, sub, aide, and all the folks behind the scenes at Transportation!!

This week, our 5th graders participated in a special Read-In event in the LRC last Wednesday!

During the Read-In, students got cozy with good books and enjoyed about an hour of uninterrupted independent reading time. This event was a celebration of all the hard work our 5th graders put into their first ELA unit of the year, and it was a wonderful opportunity to make reading fun and engaging.

We were also thrilled to have younger students visit the LRC to see our 5th graders modeling a love for reading. It was inspiring to watch our students demonstrate that reading is cool and to share the joy that books bring!

Davis classrooms have been earning quite a few "Dragon Days" for being Respectful, Responsibly, & Safe. The students and teacher choose a reward theme, such as these classrooms who enjoyed a picnic lunch & pumpkin painting!

Dear Davis Families,

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate 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 be Davis BEST.

What Makes These Students Shine? ⭐

Our Golden Dragon winners don't just meet expectations—they soar above them! These remarkable students consistently demonstrate:

• Respect for their peers, teachers, and learning environment

• Responsibility in all they do, from academics to daily interactions

• Safety as leaders and role models for others

• Exceptional care for their fellow students

• Outstanding friendship and kindness that lights up our halls

🏆 Congratulations to Our October Golden Dragons! 🏆

Two exceptional students from each grade have earned this prestigious recognition:

• Bennett McCurtain

• Charleigh Spratt

• Adalynn Cook

• Kate Gallagher

• Tea Latinovic

• Bode McGrath

• Ari Esparza

• Maryam Maroof

• Christian Torres

• Connor Olson

• Mahdi Maroof

• Megan Butts

We are SO very proud of each and every one of you!

Hello 5th Grade Families!

Our combined 5th/6th grade concert is coming up soon! Below is information about the concert and there is also a flyer attached to this email. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

5th/6th Grade Combined Concert:

Date: Friday, October 24th

Times: Student drop off: 4:45PM at the gym

Concert Starts at 6:00PM in the gym

Place: Thompson Middle School

Dress: Nice dress clothes. No jeans or t-shirts

Bring: Instruments and binders

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¡Hola familias de 5.º grado!

¡Nuestro concierto combinado de 5.º y 6.º grado se acerca pronto! A continuación encontrará información sobre el concierto y un folleto adjunto a este correo electrónico. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en contactarme. ¡Gracias!

Concierto combinado de 5.º y 6.º grado:
Fecha: Viernes, 24 de octubre

Horario: Recogida de estudiantes: 4:45pm en el gimnasio
El concierto comienza a las 6:00pm en el gimnasio

Lugar: Escuela Intermedia Thompson
Vestimenta: Ropa elegante de vestir. No se permiten jeans ni camisetas
Traer: Instrumentos y carpetas

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive. Parents and students may bring donations to bins either at the St. Charles Public Library or any D303 School. Donations will be accepted from Oct. 13-31. Thank you for your support!

• 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 both inside and outside. Watch Dog day will be on Fridays. 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 Friday. Please click HERE for more information, and for signup links. Thank you!

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

October:

24th, Friday - 5th Grade Orchestra Concert 6pm at TMS & Steel Hockey Game at 7pm

27th, Monday - 5th Grade Field Trip

29th, Wed - 2:35pm Early Dismissal (11:40 for A.M. Kindergarten)

30th, Thursday - PTO Fundraiser at Portillo's of Batavia (5-8pm)

31st, Friday - Halloween Parade (1:55pm) & Class Parties (2:15-3:00)

November:

2nd, Sunday - Daylight Savings Ends (move clocks back 1 hour at 2AM)

7th, Friday - School Photo Retakes

11th, Tuesday - Veterans Day Assembly at 2:00pm (wear Red, White & Blue)

12-14th (Wed-Fri) - Cog AT Assessment for Grades 3-5

13th, Thursday - PTO Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble (4-7pm)

19th, Wed - Report Cards on HAC & 2:35pm Early Dismissal (11:40 for A.M. Kindergarten)

20th, Thursday - PTO Meeting at 6pm (childcare available) & Charlie Fox Pizzeria Fundraiser

24-28, Mon-Fri - NO School - Thanksgiving Break

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive.

Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

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

St. Charles North is excited to host this Friday’s Senior Night football game against Glenbard North! This week’s Blue Fan Group theme is NEON!

• Sophomore game: 4:30 p.m.

• Varsity game: 7:00 p.m.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:

• Gates open at 3:45 p.m.

• Reserving seats in the stadium prior to 3:45pm is prohibited. Access to the stadium during school hours is not permitted.

• Tailgating is not permitted.

• Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.

• Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No re-entry into the stadium.

• The following are strictly prohibited: profanity, taunting (including racial or discriminatory remarks), throwing objects, or using items that block the view of others.

• Linked here are Game Day Reminders & our Parking Map

Ticket Information (available at the gate or via GoFan). Buy a Booster Pass and skip the lines for all SCN Home Games!

• General Admission – $5.00

• Students & Seniors 65+ – $2.00

• Visiting Students (with school ID) – $2.00

• D303 Middle/High School Students & Staff (with ID) – FREE

If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.

We look forward to seeing you Friday night as we come together to cheer on our North Stars!