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The end of year i-Ready diagnostic assessment is scheduled for students to take between May 4th and May 8th for elementary students. This end of year check is one measure of how students made progress towards their end of year growth goal. Thank you for your continued support and for being a partner in your child’s learning. 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.

I just wanted to send a big THANK YOU for helping make the Davis Garden & Grow Spring Clean-Up Day such a success! It was an awesome day, and we couldn’t have done it without you (especially our foreman - Ms. Thomas!). I put together a short video capturing the transformation (and all the fun along the way!)—you can check it out at the link below.

Garden Clean-Up Day video link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hmOOMq1ZSAoCNPfbgHIEPPsuBjE9WQCg/view?usp=sharing

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. the Davis Garden (weather permitting).

Davis Kindergarten Students visited LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve on Tuesday. They hiked the nature trails and used their senses to explore the wildlife. They also learned about animal habitats and explored the nature museum.

Click HERE for Davis Google Calendar

May: (no PTO meeting; no early dismissal in May)

1st, Friday - 6:30 Choir Fest at SCEHS

4-8, Mon-Fri - Spring iReady Assessments

5th, Tuesday - 3rd Grade Field Trip; 5th Grade Field Trip

6th, Wed - Wellness Club 8am meeting

7th, Thurs - TMS 5th Grade Open House (6pm)

11th, Monday - 1-2 Grade Field Day (AM); 3-5 Grade Field Day (PM)

12th, Tuesday - Kindergarten Field Day & 5th Grade Field Trip to TMS

12-13, Tue-Wed - Beginning Orchestra Parent Info Meetings on ZOOM

13th, Wed - Kindergarten Roundup for 2026-2027

14th, Thurs - 4th Grade Orchestra 8am at Anderson; 6:00 Orchestra Concert SCEHS

15th, Friday - 5th Grade Band at Cougars Game (5:30 arrival)

17th, Sunday - 1:00 Cougars Game for Ozzie Reading Club Members

19th, Tuesday - 1st Grade Field Trip; Kindness Club 3:25-4:15

20th, Wed - 8am Student Council; 2:30 Too Good for Drugs Graduation

21st, Thurs - 3rd Grade Field Trip and 4:30 PTO Picnic (4:30-7:00)

22nd, Friday - 2nd Grade Field Trip

25th - Monday - Memorial Day Holiday - NO School

26th - Tuesday - 5th Grade Breakfast at 8:50am; 5th Grade & 4th Grade Field Trips

27th, Wed - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Full day - not early dismissal)

29th, Friday - 6:30 PM Cougars Game for students in Ozzie Reading Club

Recently, Davis 2nd graders attended a brief school concert presented by the Davis 5th Grade Orchestra. They listened to and learned about the string instruments – violin, viola, cello or the string bass. We hope that families will consider having your incoming 3rd grade student be part of our wonderful Davis Orchestra!

All students entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade next fall are welcome to participate in the elementary string program. Our goal is to provide meaningful learning experiences in music and develop individual student achievement and appreciation of music.

To find out more about D303 Elementary Orchestra, and to sign-up now, visit our website: D303 Elementary Orchestra Website

We highly recommend that all parents interested in enrolling their child in orchestra for the first time attend one of our D303 Orchestra Town Hall Meetings. During this meeting we will go over the details of the orchestra program and give instructions on how to enroll your child in orchestra. The meetings will be held on zoom.

D303 Orchestra Town Hall Meetings (Please attend just one)

Date: 5/12 Time: 6:00pm Click HERE for the ZOOM link

Date: 5/13 Time: 6:00pm Click HERE for the ZOOM link

We are so excited to teach your child in orchestra next year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Kirstin Rohrbach and Mrs. Elisabeth Mezera

Orchestra Directors

At the April 27 meeting of the School Board’s Business Services Committee, D303 Leadership gave a presentation that includes a timeline of Board discussions about the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee’s Final Report, which includes support for 16 facilities investments totaling an estimated $295.6 million. The presentation also includes an overview of D303’s budgeting process and strong fiscal stewardship.

We want your feedback on the condition of your schools and learning facilities. In mid-May, we will be sending all of D303 a postcard that includes a Facilities Survey. Please keep an eye out for it and share your feedback!

All current orchestra students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Strings Camp from June 15 - 25. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year. Click HERE for the flyer and sign up on Pushcoin today! Ask your orchestra director if you have questions or reach out to Angie Wifler, the camp director, at angela.wifler@d303.org.

All incoming 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th grade band students are encouraged to join us for summer music-making and fun! You will meet new friends, play games and learn new songs to get better at your instrument. Dates: July 20-30 at TMS. Click HERE for the flyer and sign up on Pushcoin today! Ask your band director if you have questions or reach out to:

Mr. Ricardo Quinonez at ricardo.quinonez@d303.org,

Mr. Malovance at andrew.malovance@d303.org,

Mr. John Blank at john.blank@d303.org,

or Mr. Daniel Quinn at daniel.quinn@d303.org

If you believe your household qualifies for free or reduced meals based on the current USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines, please complete the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) application. To obtain a form in another language, please visit the USDA Free and Reduced application site.

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: https://davis.d303.org/
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
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Twitter: @StCharlesD303