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This Week:

• 7-12 Online Classroom Live Lesson Weekly Schedule (View the Davis Connect Live Lesson Schedule)
• Monday, October 19- Second Term Begins

• Friday, October 23 - Davis Connect Fall Festival Fundraiser, 5:00-6:30 PM

• October 26-30 - College Week for 12th grade more information coming soon.

DC Counseling Center is here to help families prepare for the holidays. Call DC Counseling Center at 801-402-5422 for more information.

Shaping Utah’s AI Future Essay Contest: Utah high school students in grades 10–12 are invited to submit an essay proposing a specific, actionable artificial intelligence policy recommendation for Utah high schools. Students may address topics including instructional use and teacher discretion, academic integrity, privacy and safety, decisions about students, equity and preparation, or tools and governance. Cash prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $250 for third place. Essays are due October 19, 2026. Six selected students will attend the Utah Student AI Policy Congress on November 20–21, 2026, at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, with one student from each of Utah’s 29 Senate districts participating. Additional information and contest rules are available at aiessay.utahstudents.org.

Davis Community Education is offering a comprehensive ACT Prep course designed to help students build confidence and improve their test-taking skills before the December 12 national ACT exam. Held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Layton High School, the five-session course covers ACT strategies, science reasoning, English, reading, and math. The registration fee is $126 and includes the Barron’s ACT Study Guide Premium 2026. Classes begin October 31 and continue through December 5, providing students with valuable preparation for one of the most important college entrance exams. Register online today to reserve your spot!

Join us for the Davis Connect K-12 Fall Festival Fundraiser on Friday, October 23, from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Davis Connect Building! Bring the whole family for an evening of fun featuring games, trick-or-treating, and a cupcake eating contest. Punch passes and Chick-fil-A meal options will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will help support student activities and programs. We also welcome donations and volunteers to help make this event a success. We look forward to celebrating the fall season with our Davis Connect community!

Between October 1–30, Davis Connect K-6 Online will administer the Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Survey to students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. SHARP has given us insight into what our students are facing for more than 20 years, helping parents know what to talk about with their kids and helping schools, health departments, and community partners better support students.

Only students whose parents gave consent earlier this year, during the registration processes, will take part. Participation is voluntary, students may skip questions or stop at any time without penalty. All responses are anonymous and confidential. Questions? Visit the district's Assessment & Surveys page. For SHARP FAQs and statewide results, visit sumh.utah.gov/data-reports/sharp-survey.

On October 1, Davis Connect K–3 students explored the wonders of the rainforest with a hands-on presentation from the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium! Students discovered rainforest layers, played “Name the Smell,” acted like rainforest animals, and met a tarantula, felt sloth fur, and learned about Inky, a South American horned frog.

We love seeing our students and families in person! We kicked off the school year with Back to School in August and Popsicle Pick-Up in September. On October 2nd, families joined us for Game Night, and we loved seeing everyone come together for a fun evening.

Attendance requirements for K-6 students:

1. All students are required to attend live Tier 1 sessions with their teacher for both Reading and Math.
2. Students who are below grade level are required to attend Tier 2 small group instruction per SB241.
3. If your student is on an IEP, they must attend their special education classes at least 80% of the time.
4. Complete Canvas course work.

Please have your student attend all their required classes in order to stay enrolled at Davis Connect. Consistent participation and engagement are important for staying on track in an online learning environment. We encourage students to log in regularly, keep up with assignments, communicate with teachers, and make steady progress in their courses. Thank you for helping your student grow and be successful.

October is Bullying Prevention Month, and at Davis Connect, we want to remind our students and families that kindness, respect, and inclusion matter, even in an online learning environment. We all play a part in creating a safe and welcoming community where every student feels supported. Encourage your student to speak up, reach out to a trusted adult when they need help, and remember that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Together, we can help create a community where everyone belongs.

Davis Helps is offering a mental health screening for children in preschool through 6th grade on November 18 from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Davis Behavioral Health in Layton. Families can meet with a mental health provider, learn about community resources, and receive screening for social and emotional needs, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and safety concerns. A parent or guardian must be present. Registration closes November 13. To register, visit dbhutah.org/screening or call Angie Smith at 801-336-1742.

Davis Helps ofrecerá un examen de salud mental para niños de preescolar a sexto grado el 18 de noviembre, de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m., en Davis Behavioral Health en Layton. Las familias podrán reunirse con un proveedor de salud mental, conocer los recursos disponibles en la comunidad y recibir una evaluación de las necesidades sociales y emocionales, incluyendo depresión, ansiedad, trauma y preocupaciones de seguridad. Un padre, madre o tutor debe estar presente. El registro cierra el 13 de noviembre. Para registrarse, visite dbhutah.org/screening o llame a Angie Smith al 801-336-1742.

We want to make families aware of a scam involving emails that appear to come from school or district representatives. Davis Connect principals, faculty members, staff, and Community Council members will never email you asking you to provide your personal phone number or purchase gift cards on their behalf.

If you receive an email making one of these requests—even if the sender appears to be someone you recognize from Davis Connect—do not respond, provide personal information, or make a purchase. Delete the email immediately.

When in doubt, please contact Davis Connect directly through our regular school contact information to verify the message. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe! 🔒💙

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 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.

801-402-5422

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