Dragon Tales

Greetings da Vinci Families,

After a week of snow and ice, it was so great seeing teachers and staff back in the building this week. Aside to returning to a week of normalcy, my favorite part of the week had to be our Winter Dance Showcase. What an amazing group of talented young performers! I was so proud of the effort our students put in to get ready for this event, especially given all the disruptions the previous week. A huge shout out needs to be given to our amazing dance teachers, Sara Martins and Bobbi Sullivan, as well as to the PTSA for their presence and support throughout the night.

Next week we embark on the start of Quarter 3. In all my years as an educator, I cannot recall a 3rd Quarter that I've been more excited for than this one! The first half of this year was shrouded in disruptions. While it will feel like FOREVER until we reach Spring Break, I'm thrilled at the horizon in front of us.

As a reminder, Monday is a teacher planning day and there is NO school. Students will be back at school on Tuesday and most will have a few new classes.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone back in the building on Tuesday!

Sincerely,

Mr. Roosevelt

Our family-teacher conferences have been rescheduled for February 7th and 8th. These conferences will be in-person and held in teacher's classrooms. You do not need to sign up ahead of time as families will form a line outside each teacher's classroom and wait for them to come get the next family.

Dates: February 7th and 8th

Time: 4-7pm

Location: da Vinci Arts Middle School

Format: In-person

Counselor Appreciation Week is February 5th-9th. Please take a moment to complete this two question survey to share your reflections on our two amazing counselors, Ms. Shannon and Ms. Shelby.

All Language Arts classes have been formally invited to an Author Viewing Party in the Library on February 1st, 2nd and 5th. Even though we missed our in-person author visit, we have a personalized video from Gene Luen Yang that he created just for our school.

Everyone will be able to watch his video and learn about his journey of writing, how he comes up with his ideas and his projects that he has worked on.

Everyone also has the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of his new graphic novels: The Books of Clash Volume I or II or both through SchoolPay. Don't forget your ticket and see everyone at the show.

To purchase one of his amazing books through our book order, please click here.

Franklin Youth Spring sports registration is now open. FYS offers youth track and field for our spring sport. The season will kick off on March 11th. For more information, please please visit their website.

Each year, as a requirement of the federally mandated Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the District must notify the community of the existence and location of the Asbestos Management Plan (AMP). Please click here to read about this from the district.