Davis Elementary E-news

Dear Davis Elementary Families,

We're excited to invite you to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences! Our teachers and students have been working hard preparing to share all of the wonderful learning that has taken place so far this year. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for you to learn about your child's strengths and areas for growth. You'll get to see firsthand the progress they've made and discuss how we can continue to support their development together. This year, students have also been encouraged to set their own learning goals, and they are eager to share what they want to accomplish! It's wonderful to see their enthusiasm and ownership of their learning journey.

Important Reminders:

• Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 9th from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday, October 10th from 8 a.m .- Noon.
• Pick-A-Time is found on the “Home” page of Home Access Center.

• Please check your conference schedule carefully to ensure you arrive on time, whether in-person at the school, or on zoom.

• If you cannot make your scheduled appointment, please log back into Pick-a-Time and follow directions on page 7 of the Pick-A-TIme Instructions to edit or cancel the conference.

We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating your child's growth!

The Literati Book Fair is coming October 7-10! What wonders will you find in the Everglow Forest? When stories open doors to exciting new worlds, it's easy to get lost in a book. And those who wander these fabled woods always return braver and brighter than before!

1. Literati gift cards never expire and can be used in person or online. Click here for information on purchasing gift cards.
2. Family shopping will take place Thursday and Friday during parent/teacher conferences.
3. We also have an even wider range of books available in our online book fair! Click here to shop online!
4. All payments are cashless, both in person and online.

Thank you to everyone who donated their extra coins and came out to support the annual Kick-a-thon! Davis raised $216.19! The community coming together from elementary through high school is a true sense of belonging. We had a great turn out to represent Davis Elementary School. Thank you to Ms. Thomas and Mrs. Oster for leading our student council members for this special event!

We had an incredible fire safety experience at Davis Elementary this week, thanks to the St. Charles Fire Department! Our students were thrilled to learn from real firefighters and participate in hands-on safety activities.

• Our kindergartners had the special opportunity to see all the gear that firefighters wear and learned essential fire safety basics. The excitement in their eyes as they explored the equipment was priceless!

• First graders enjoyed an engaging assembly where they learned all about fire safety and how to keep themselves safe in various situations.

• Our second graders took their learning to the next level in the fire safety trailer, where they practiced what they learned about escaping a fire. They even got to safely exit through a window—a skill we hope they'll never need, but are so glad they know!

• As a grand finale, all of our K-2 students were amazed by the ladder truck demonstration. The "oohs" and "aahs" could be heard across the playground!

A heartfelt thank you to the St. Charles Fire Department for their time, expertise, and dedication to keeping our community safe. These real-world learning experiences are invaluable for our students!

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!

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!

• 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:

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

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

13th, Monday - Columbus Day Holiday

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

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

22nd, Wed - Bus Driver Appreciation Day & Wear ORANGE for Unity Day

24th, Friday - 3rd Grade Field Trip & 5th Grade Orchestra Concert at TMS

27th, Monday - 5th Grade Field Trip

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

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

10-20th - Cog AT Assessment for Grades 3-5

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

13th, Thursday - PTO Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble

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

20th, Thursday - PTO Meeting at 6pm (childcare available)

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

All schools have received an alert from public health that hand, foot and mouth disease has been seen throughout our community. We have also seen an uptick in the number of students here at Davis. This is a viral illness which occurs commonly in children under 10 years old. However, older children and adults may contract it as well.

This usually starts with a sore throat and low grade fever. Small blisters form on the inside of the mouth, lips and throat. The skin rash develop as red raised spots on fingers, hands and feet. The blisters may break easily and form small ulcers that become red. This virus is contagious during the first week of the illness. Symptoms may occur 7-10 days after exposure. Children displaying symptoms of open draining lesions or fever will be excluded until those symptoms are no longer present.

A mild case takes about 7-10 days to resolve. Good handwashing is very important to stop the spread. In addition, our custodians are putting in extra efforts for cleaning including door knobs, faucets, table tops and bathrooms.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Nurse Peggy and Nurse LeeAnna

Peggy.Faught@d303.org

LeeAnna.Anzaldi@d303.org

331-228-2204

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