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Davis Connect K-12 Weekly Newsletter

August 31 - September 4, 2026

Important Dates

This Week:

7-12 Online Classroom Live Lesson Weekly Schedule (View the Davis Connect Live Lesson Schedule)
Friday, September 4- SBO 7-12 In-Person Activity (see flyer below for more information)

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day (No School)
Wednesday, September 9 - K-3 Testing More information coming soon!

SBO 7-12 In-Person Activity

Davis Connect 7-12 in-person community-building activity, "Park Pick-Up and Popsicles," at North Cottonwood Commons Park in Farmington.

Activity Details:

Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: North Cottonwood Commons Park, 1397 W Cook Ln., Farmington, UT

Purpose: Students and families will participate in a park cleanup by picking up trash around the park. Disposable gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Following the cleanup, participants will enjoy popsicles and have the opportunity to socialize and connect with other Davis Connect families.

Additional Information: Participants are encouraged to bring recreational items such as pickleball equipment, basketballs, frisbees, footballs, or card games for informal social activities after the cleanup.

Give Your Future Kindergartener a Strong Start with Waterford Upstart!

Dear Parents,

Give Your Child a Strong Start in School with Waterford Upstart! Waterford Upstart Early Learning Program – Online Registration

Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide PreK children with an engaging, at-home early learning program designed to help prepare them for kindergarten and a bright future.

Program Benefits:

Fun, engaging lessons in reading, math, and science designed to take just 15 minutes a day
Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that complement the learning you are already doing with your child
A computer and internet access for families who qualify

Who Can Participate:
Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027

How to Apply:
Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25
or call 1-888-982-9898

View the Counseling Corner Newsletter

Join Community Council!

We are looking for parents and guardians who would like to be involved in our Community Council. This is a great opportunity to share ideas, provide feedback, and work together to support our students, families, and school programs. Whether you have been involved before or are looking for a new way to connect, we would love to hear from you! If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Mrs. McInelly at amcinelly@dsdmail.net. We hope you'll consider joining us and making a positive impact at Davis Connect!

Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive

Join the Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 308 North Main Street, Layton, UT 84041. This free family event will feature pizza, games, face painting, a balloon artist, prizes, and free eye exams. Community members are invited to donate new school supplies to support preschool students and families in need through the Davis School District Head Start Program. Requested donations include preschool children's books, crayons, markers, pencils, safety scissors, glue sticks, backpacks, coloring and construction paper, matching games and cards, blocks, Legos, puzzles, and other school supplies. Attendees can also enter for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch by completing and turning in the event coloring page. Donations and proceeds from the event will help provide essential learning materials to preschoolers throughout our community.

Device Pickup Reminder

Before picking up a student device, please log in to MyDSD and complete the following required forms:

Parent/Guardian Notice of Acceptable Use of Technology
Student Notice of Acceptable Use of Technology

Both forms must be completed before a device can be checked out

Technology/Device Support

Technology Specialist, Matt King.

DEVICE CHECKOUT - Do you still need to pick up your device? You can stop by our offices from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
DEVICE PROTECTION PLAN - Available for purchase through myDSD Guardian Account.
Traveling Outside the U.S.?
If a student will be traveling outside the U.S., please email making@dsdmail.net with the following information:
- Student Name
- Student District ID
- Student Email
- Student Grade
- Parent/Guardian Name
- Parent/Guardian Email
- Parent/Guardian Phone
- Date leaving the U.S.
- Date returning to the U.S.
Please allow a minimum of one week for us to process the change.