Davis Richmond E-news

Dear Parents,

Summer vacation officially begins today for our students and families. Report cards will be available in Home Access Center on June 2nd after 9 a.m.

The staff of Davis Richmond wishes you a safe and happy summer, one filled with continued learning through reading, wondering, exploring, and writing. Take time to read daily and to enjoy leisurely conversation afforded us by long summer nights.

Enjoy your additional family time! We look forward to seeing you again on Monday, August 14th. We have a school supply drop off event planned for Thursday, August 10th from 4-6 p.m. at Davis and Richmond. Here you can drop off school supplies, confirm how your child will get to and from school and meet your child’s teacher.

This is our last edition of the e-news for this year. We will start up again at the end of July. If you have any questions over the summer, our offices are open.

Sincerely,

Gina Shaw and Lisa Simoncelli-Bulak

Davis Administrative Assistant - Mona Carlson

(331) 228-2200

mona.carlson@d303.org

Davis Principal - Gina Shaw

(331) 228-2881

gina.shaw@d303.org

Richmond Administrative Assistant - Itzel Peña

(331) 228-2800

itzel.pena@d303.org

Richmond Principal - Lisa Simoncelli-Bulak

(331) 228-5470

lisa.simoncelli-bulak@d303.org

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• The Davis office will be closed for Juneteenth Holiday on Monday, June 19th
• The Davis office will be closed from Friday 6/23 - Tuesday 7/4.
• We recommend that you call before you come to make sure someone will be in the office: 331-228-2200

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• The Richmond office will be closed for Juneteenth Holiday on Monday, June 19th
• The Richmond Office will be closed for Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th.
• We recommend that you call before you come to make sure someone will be in the office: 331-228-2800

Your student can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and Learning Games! i-Ready Personalized Instruction provides students with lessons based on their skill levels and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them.

These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. In addition to the lessons, Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in a fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math. I-Ready will be available for student use during the summer until the end of July.

i-Ready Summer Flyer

• The Davis/Richmond PTO board would like to thank all the parent volunteers who made the Block Party, Trunk or Treat, classroom parties and Teacher Appreciation Week so successful. We could not have done it without you!!
• Please keep this year at a glance handy for the fall.
• Mark your calendar for Friday, June 16th at 9am for a Back to School Block Party committee meeting which will take place at St. Charles Public Library. Contact Jenna Hancock for details. jennaferhancock@gmail.com

Did you register your child for school next year? Don’t delay, register today! When families register early it helps us with making staffing decisions early in the summer. It’s really important we know our numbers, so please register as soon as possible at the link below or with the QR code - if you haven't already!

Parents, please visit the Summer School & Camp page at D303.org to see all of the summer offerings available for all ages at all D303 schools: Band, Orchestra, Firefly, TigerCub, Athletic & Swim Lessons. (Please note that the high schools & middle schools offer classes for younger grades).

The tradition continues with our Davis alumni seniors visiting Davis one last time for their legacy walk. The Davis students were very excited to cheer them on as they walked by. Mrs. Herman had a chance to visit with many of her past kindergarten students who are all towering over her now.

A HUGE shout out to our PTO for providing field trips for our Davis students. Our first graders visited Cosley Zoo, second grade visited Blackberry Farm and our students in ACCESS visited Primrose Farm!

We are very pleased to congratulate students who have excelled in the Walking Club that students participate in during recess. Classes alternate between the playground, blacktop activities, and walking/running laps around the field during recess, and laps are recorded each time they participate. 10 laps equal one mile, and there are 11--1st Graders and 22–2nd Graders who have accomplished 5 miles this year. The top 12 students received a medal this week:

1. Owen Perkins - 11 miles
2. Laydan Palmquist - 10 miles
3. Jordan Mason - 8 miles
4. Sean Peterson - 7 miles
5. Cameron Copher- 6 miles
6. Rutledge Harman- 6 miles
7. Isaiah Jarot - 6 miles
8. Mason Jost - 6 miles
9. AJ Nelsen- 6 miles
10. Rowan Neville - 6 miles
11. Matt Paradowski - 6 miles
12. Zofia Weber - 6 miles

• Congratulations to Atlee Smith for being awarded the grant for the Zen Zone for $400.00.

• Congratulations to Vicki Deku and Haley Thomson for being awarded the grant for Writing and Literacy for All for $500.00.

• Congratulations to Allison Thomas and Marisa Zirlin for being awarded a grant for A Garden is a Place that Creates Community for $500.00.

• Congratulations to Mike Smith for being awarded the grant for Equipment for Adapted Physical Education for $500.00

We are excited to announce that this summer our students and staff are invited to participate in a virtual book club with the book A Boy Called Bat by Elana K Arnold! A Boy Called Bat is the first book in its series and is funny, heartfelt, and irresistible. The book stars an unforgettable young boy on the Autism Spectrum. We know this book will be a fun way to keep every child engaged in reading and connecting with our school community this summer! Don’t miss out on the opportunity for discussions around acceptance and facing challenges by having our students read at home and along with us via Zoom meetings hosted by Davis staff. Every current Davis student will receive a copy of the book along with discussion questions that you may want to use at home as well as the dates and links for students to join the meetings. (Please click HERE for the flyer)

Dear Parents,

Looking ahead to the 2023-2024 school year, if your child requires medication or any action plans, your child will need new physician orders and action plans for the school year. Ideally have the physician date the forms following the last day of school. Forms can be found under health services on the D303.ORG website or linked directly here:

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

Students entering into kindergarten or 2nd grade will need a dental examination and form completed within 18 months of May 15th, 2024. Current 2nd grade students require a dental examination and form completed within 18 months of May 15th, 2023. A vision examination and form is also required for incoming kindergarten students as well as a physical examination and form.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

These forms can be submitted to the main office or emailed to the school nurse at Peggy.Faught@d303.org. Please reach out if you have any questions. The health office direct line is 331-228-2204.

Thank you!

Nurse Peggy and Nurse LeeAnna

Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: dav-ric.d303.org
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303

Here is information regarding AT Summer Testing if you are interested in your child participating. This is for families that are new to Richmond who do not already have CogAT scores.

Richmond students went shopping earlier this week and chose up to 5 summer books to add to their home libraries. Happy Summer Reading!

Our 5th graders learn some chalk techniques in art class and decorated the sidewalks on 12th street and our bus route. They created their interpretation of a book cover of one of the books they read this school year. The designs are pretty amazing. Come check them out!

You are invited to participate in the D303 Middle School Summer Reading Program! See this video and flyer for more details!

Seniors who attended Richmond are congratulated by current Richmond students. They enjoyed reliving their Richmond days!

It was a beautiful day for Field Day! Thank you to Mr. Born and Mr.Lubas for planning a spectacular Super-Hero Field Day! Thank you to all of our parent volunteers for spending the day with us!

Summer is almost here. That means it’s time for the Summer Reading Bingo Challenge! To maintain your child’s reading growth from the school year, it is important they continue to read throughout the summer.

Your child will bring home a paper copy of the Summer Reading Bingo sheet before the end of this school year. The goal is for your child to complete 12 or more Bingo activities throughout the summer. When your child completes a bingo activity, cross it out and write a parent/guardian’s initials in the square.

In the fall, have your child return the Bingo sheet to their new classroom teacher, so they can receive a book and prize. Please write your child’s new teacher for the fall of the 2023-2024 school year in the top-right corner. Here is the link to the Summer Reading Bingo sheet in English and Spanish in case you need another copy. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Landells at tracie.landells@d303.org.

Additionally, the St. Charles Public Library offers a summer reading program. Click the link to find out more about their program. I encourage families to visit the St. Charles, Geneva, or other area libraries this summer. The Elgin and Schaumburg libraries are beautiful and worth a drive. Our public libraries offer many great programs and resources for all ages, and spending some time reading books at the library is a great way to spend time together. Happy reading!

Website: https://dav-ric.d303.org/
Location: 300 S 12th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2800
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303