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A big Davis Tiger THANK YOU to our outstanding PTO, & PTO President Cinthia Barraza, PTO President, and her amazing crew for hosting a fantastic Bingo-for-Books Night on Friday, September 18! 🐯📚

Our cafeteria was filled with Davis parents, grandparents, students, and teenage siblings all enjoying the excitement of shouting “BINGO!” Winners took home wonderful books, board games, and treats, while everyone enjoyed a full treat bar and plenty of popcorn. It was a fun-filled evening of family, laughter, and community!

Special thanks to Mrs. Joie Sousa, Vice President (4th Grade), Mrs. Megan Cagle (2nd/3rd Grade), Ms. Amy Solari (3rd Grade), and Mrs. Martha Negrete (Davis Bilingual Paraprofessional & Community Liaison), Daniela, Treasurer, Parents - Floria, Ramona, Amanda, and Angelina for helping make the evening such a success. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart you put into making special memories for our Davis families.

Thank you, Davis Tigers, for making Bingo-for-Books such a roaring success! 🐯📚❤️

💙 Parent/Teacher Conferences Begin Tuesday, September 22

This is a friendly reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place Tuesday, September 22 through Friday, September 25.

We encourage every Davis family to take advantage of this important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher. Conferences are a chance to learn how your child is progressing, celebrate their strengths, ask questions, and better understand how we are supporting their individual learning needs. Your partnership helps us make sure your child has the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to continue growing academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher as soon as possible to make an appointment. We look forward to working together with you to help your child have a successful school year!

⏰ Minimum Day Dismissal Times

All students will be dismissed early during conference week:

• TK/Kindergarten: 11:35 AM
• Grades 1–3: 12:06 PM
• Grades 4–6: 12:15 PM

🍂 Fall Break Reminder

Following conference week, Davis Elementary will begin Fall Break on Monday, September 28, 2026. Students will return to school on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Thank you for partnering with us and being an important part of your child’s success. We are proud to have you as part of our Davis Tiger family! 🐯💙

In Parent Square on the left hand side is a Calendar tab. Click on that for MINIMUM DAYS.

At Davis Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always a priority. Throughout the school year, we conduct a variety of safety and emergency preparedness drills in accordance with Lodi Unified School District procedures and our Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

These practices help students and staff become familiar with how to respond calmly and appropriately during an emergency. Our staff receives training and participates in these drills so that we can continue to build a safe and prepared school community.

If you live near Davis Elementary, you may occasionally hear automated announcements, alarms, or other sounds during a scheduled safety drill. These sounds are part of our preparedness practices and do not necessarily indicate that an emergency is occurring.

We understand that conversations about emergency preparedness can sometimes create worry for children. For this reason, we approach safety drills in an age-appropriate and reassuring manner, providing students with the information they need to practice safe responses without creating unnecessary fear or anxiety.

Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to keep our Davis Tigers safe and prepared.

Parent and Family Engagement Policy - English Version

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v15f047cwbQ325KYVcVK7BrPmtCKvtCe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112804456094263156998&rtpof=true&sd=true

Parent and Family Engagement Policy - Spanish Version

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O6TtJ2kgTl1G_931G8NF6378vb5ucTwM0rr19UOk4fI/edit?usp=sharing

• Parent Cafe begins this Friday, August 14th through November 6th.
• Receive community resources
• Meet other families and build relationships

Please remember that if your student has not yet been dismissed and you are in the loading zone, staff will be asking you to park or loop around to allow other parents to load their students who are waiting. Vehicles should not impede our bus loading zone. We thank you for your patience and for working with our staff to ensure that dismissal occurs smoothly.

Would you like to volunteer at Davis Elementary?
We love having our Davis families involved! To ensure the safety of all students, all parent volunteers must complete the required volunteer approval process before volunteering on campus.

🐯 Volunteer at Davis Elementary!

We love having our Davis Tiger families and community members volunteer! To get started, please complete these 3 simple steps:

① Apply Online

Complete the Volunteer Request Form and submit it to Davis Elementary.

👉 Volunteer Application

ALSO LOCATED IN THIS APPLICATION IS THE MANDATED REPORTER VIDEO TRAINING THAT MUST BE COMPLETED!

② Complete Fingerprinting

Watch your email for the fingerprinting form from Personnel Services. Complete fingerprinting at the agency of your choice and return the signed form to Personnel Services.

③ Await Clearance

Your fingerprints will be submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ). You will receive your final approval status by email.

Questions? If you have not received a response within 30 days of fingerprinting, contact Personnel Services at (209) 331-7095.

✅ Two Requirements Must Be Completed

1. Complete Mandated Reporter Training
Effective July 1, 2026, volunteers are required to complete Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect Training annually.
2. Complete Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
All volunteers must complete the district fingerprinting process and receive clearance before volunteering.

📋 How to Get Started

Please visit the Lodi Unified School District Volunteer webpage: linked here
Lodi Unified School District – Volunteer Information
Once on the page:

1. Select Families
2. Select Volunteer
3. Complete the Mandated Reporter Training
4. Submit the Volunteer Request Form
5. Complete the required fingerprinting
6. Wait for DOJ clearance and final approval

Please do not volunteer on campus until you have received final approval.
If you have questions or need assistance with the process, please contact the Davis Elementary School Office.
Thank you for helping us keep our Davis Tigers safe while supporting our students! 🐯

If your student will be out, please be sure to call the office at 209-953-8301. For students who are absent due to medical appointments, a doctor's note will be required upon their return.

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