Davis Elementary E-news

Thank you for attending Curriculum Night!

We truly appreciate all the parents who joined us for Curriculum Night. Your partnership in your child's education is invaluable to us, and we're grateful for your engagement and support. If you missed Curriculum Night, please be sure to check your email. Your child's teacher has shared all the important information with you so you can stay informed about what's ahead this year.

Thank you for being such wonderful partners in your child's learning journey

Celebrating Our First Buddy Classroom Meeting!

What an amazing day! We're thrilled to share that our very first buddy classroom meetings were a huge success!

This year, all of our classes have been paired with a buddy class to meet monthly, creating special connections across grade levels. Our kindergarten classes are partnered with 3rd grade, 1st grade with 4th grade, and 2nd grade with 5th grade. These partnerships are designed to help students get to know each other, share read-alouds, and encourage each other's success throughout the year.

The excitement was contagious as students participated in get-to-know-you activities, listened to engaging read-alouds together, explored different classrooms, and simply had fun getting to know their new buddies. It was heartwarming to see the older students naturally taking on mentoring roles while the younger students looked up to their new friends with such enthusiasm.

These buddy meetings foster community, build confidence, and create meaningful connections that extend beyond the classroom. We can't wait for next month's meeting to see these friendships continue to grow!

Thank you for supporting these wonderful opportunities for your children to connect and learn together.

Our Davis Students Are Taking the Lead!

🎤 Exciting news! Our amazing Davis students have officially taken over the morning announcements, and they're doing a fantastic job!

Each morning, our student announcers are proudly leading the entire school in the Pledge of Allegiance, the Davis Pledge, birthday announcements, and sharing all the latest Dragon Days updates. It's been wonderful to hear their confident voices filling our hallways and classrooms!

We're so impressed with how responsible our student announcers have been. They arrive at the office right on time each morning and take the initiative to practice their announcements beforehand. Their dedication and professionalism truly shine through!

The best part? Every class will have the opportunity to send students for this important leadership role throughout the year. We can't wait to hear voices from all our Dragon students as they take turns sharing the news and leading our school community.

Way to go, Dragons! You're showing everyone what it means to be responsible leaders. Keep up the amazing work! 🐉

*Final DAY* Please Click HERE for Important Resources for Families in Need*

Families, please complete this form to request support for the upcoming months, such as Big Hearts of Fox Valley holiday programming, Thanksgiving meals, and MORE!! (See below for more info) We need your responses - this closes on September 12th.

Davis Families - Needs Assessment

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, particularly those facing financial hardship. If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships offer several supports for families, including school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts.

If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete the Family Resource Form by September 12, 2025.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras. Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario.

Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 12 de septiembre.

Family Needs Assessment Form (English)

Family Needs Assessment Form (Spanish)

5th Grade Choir

Registration is now open for 5th Grade Choir! Choir will meet on Monday mornings at Davis Elementary School from 8:10-8:50 a.m. Students may also participate in Band and/or Orchestra as the schedules will not conflict with each other. Please click HERE for more information and to sign up! Registration will be open through 9/20.

School Picture Day is Wednesday, Sept. 24th

Families, you may pre-order your child’s photos at https://inter-state.com/order with order code 0102RTF
Retakes will be taken on Friday, Nov. 7th if you are not pleased with the pictures.
Please note, each student will receive a free class picture later in the school year.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 9th from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday, October 10th from 8 a.m .- Noon.
Beginning on September 26th at 8:00 a.m. through October 6th at 11:59 p.m, Parents/Guardians may log into PickATime to schedule an in-person or a Zoom conference.
PickATime is found on the “Home” page of Home Access Center.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are an opportunity for students, parents/guardians, and teachers to focus on setting meaningful goals. Teachers will be working with students to review their strengths and areas of improvement prior to the conference. Students will then set goals and brainstorm ideas to reach those goals which will be shared at his or her conference or before.

In order to prepare for these conferences, please reflect on this school year so far.

What has been a success for your child?
What has been a challenge?
How can you support your child with reaching his or her goals?

The conferences will conclude with time for questions that you may have for your child or the teacher.

Dads - We Need Watch DOGS!!

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!

Mark Your Calendars

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

September:

18th, Thursday - PTO Meeting in the LRC at 6:00pm (childcare provided)

24th, Wed - School Picture Day AND 2:35pm Early Dismissal (11:15 for A.M. Kindergarten)

25th, Thursday - Beef Shack Fundraiser (10:30am-10:00pm) & PTO Bingo Night (5:45-7:00)

26th, Friday - Pick-a-Time opens to schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences

October:

4th, Saturday - Chicago Fire PTO Fundraiser

8th, Wed., - Walk, Bike & Roll to School

8th, Wed - Friday "Specials" schedule - bring instruments if you have a Friday lesson. 5th Grade Orchestra meets at Richmond at 8:00am; 4th Grade Orchestra will not meet this week.

9th, Thursday - No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am-8pm

10th, Friday - No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8am-12noon

13th, Monday - Columbus Day Holiday

16th, Thursday - PTO Meeting at 6:00 (childcare provided)

17th, Friday - Trunk or Treat 4:30-6:45

22nd, Wed - Bus Driver Appreciation Day

24th, Friday - 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at TMS

29th, Wed - 2:35pm Early Dismissal (11:15 for A.M. Kindergarten)

31st, Friday - Halloween Class Parties

Here are a few updates/reminders for our families:

It’s hard to believe another school year is underway! The October 15th deadline is fast approaching for families who have not completed your child’s Physical Exam and completed Immunization Record. Many reminders have been sent out. Please reach out to Nurse Peggy or Nurse LeeAnna with a date the exam will be completed. If we do not hear from you before that date, there is a probability that your child will be excluded from school until that requirement is completed. If you need any assistance, we are available and have many resources we can share. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community healthy.

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”.

Thank you to all who have sent in gently used clothing for our Health Office. 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, please send extra underwear and clothes in their backpacks for them to use.

In the business of the mornings, sometimes breakfast can be forgotten. We all encourage you to make sure that the children have a good breakfast before coming to school if possible. Breakfast feeds the brain and helps it to get poppin’ for the day. Make sure snacks that are sent are on the healthy side to keep energy high to get through the day. Don’t forget the water bottles either :)

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. My office is very busy at times with kids coming in and out so it would be very appreciated.

Thank you!

Nurse Peggy (peggy.faught@d303.org, 331-228-2204)

Nurse LeeAnna (leeanna.anzaldi@d303.org, 331-228-6681)

Medications & Cough Drops at School

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.

Hearing and Vision

Hearing and Vision screenings have started here at Davis. If your child is supposed to be wearing glasses, please make sure your child brings them to school every day. We have found that many students that are having a hard time with the screenings are also having a hard time seeing the board in the classroom. Some already have glasses that they are supposed to wear daily, but they are not wearing them.

The screenings are done to encourage and create healthy environments, so our students have the best opportunity to learn. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. If your child has been referred for an eye exam because he/she didn’t pass the screening process, please be prompt with your follow up appointment. This will assist in the success of your child.

As always, it is very appreciated

Nurse Peggy

SEL Survey Information for Parents

Please click HERE for information regarding the SEL Student Survey.

St. Charles School District 303 will conduct Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) surveys to support student wellbeing and success. Students will respond to questions covering self-management, emotional regulation, social awareness, grit, self-efficacy, sense of belonging, and teacher-student relationships.

The complete survey happens twice yearly (September and May), with shorter "Sense of Belonging" check-ins in November and February. This data helps the district understand how connected students feel to their school and supports the district's core values of Belonging, Perseverance, and Achievement.

i-Ready Results

Thank you for your continued support and for being a partner in your child’s learning. 1-5 grade students have completed fall i-Ready testing; kindergarten students will be finished by September 12. Your child’s report will be available online in your child’s i-Ready account. For more information about what to expect as a parent/guardian or how to access your student’s online diagnostic results please click HERE.

You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting https://sites.google.com/d303.org/i-readyresources/home.

St Charles North Stars Football Game Information

D303 Community,

St. Charles North is excited to host our Homecoming football game of the season on Friday, September 12, against Geneva! Our Blue Fan Group Theme for this week is BLUE OUT!

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.
Tailgating is not permitted.
No re-entry into the stadium.
Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.
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