Davis Richmond E-news

• Thursday, February 29th, is a half day of school.
• School dismisses at 11:30 AM. Buses will dismiss at 11:30.

• No lunch will be served
• Parents, please follow your normal dismissal routine at the early time or call the office as soon as possible if your child will go home a different way. Baker Station will be held from 11:30-6:00 for students who regularly attend.
  
• Friday, March 1st, there is NO SCHOOL for students. Teachers have a work day.

For the 2024-25 school year, Dual Language K-2 classrooms will remain at Davis. During that time, an addition will be built at Richmond. The plan is that all Dual Language classrooms will be housed at Richmond for the 2025-26 school year.

Just a reminder that school cell phones/watches need to be turned off during the school day. This includes buses and bus stops. We would appreciate you monitoring your child’s cell phone use to ensure they are not using them during school hours. Below is a part of our school handbook regarding electronic devices.

Phones/Smart Watches

Students are extended the privilege of possessing phones/ smartwatches on school grounds; however, their use is limited to after-school dismissal and non-school days. These devices must be in the off position on school grounds, including bus transportation.

Other Electronic Devices

While, as a District, we embrace technology and the learning that could result from its use, we are

cautious in keeping our students and their possessions safe in school. If you wish your child to be

extended the privilege of bringing an electronic device to school, contact the school office for the guidelines.

• Parents, please take the opportunity to submit your feedback by completing the 5essentials survey for D303. The Parent Survey is open from January 23, 2024, through March 29, 2024. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. To take the survey, visit survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois and select the parent survey. A supplemental report will also be generated if at least 20 percent of a school’s parents complete the survey. Thank you!
  

The District 303 Board has approved boundary maps for elementary, middle, and high schools. Maps are effective with the 2024-2025 school year beginning this fall. The Board's decision completes a process that began last fall to reduce school overcrowding and help to ensure equitable learning experiences across the District. District 303 had contracted with demographer RSP & Associates to create concept maps based on Board-approved guiding principles and community feedback. Please see the parent notice from Superintendent Gordon to learn more and review the approved maps.

If you haven't already, get your tickets to Monday's Trivia Night at Pollyanna at 7pm! We have LOTS of tickets left for only $10/person. Use this link: https://forms.gle/6AjURkWnXvm9RGLU6 to sign up now and follow instructions to pay!

AMAZING raffle prizes are plentiful this year!! Including:

• The Graceful Ordinary

• Colonial Cafe

• The James

• Rookies

• American Science and Surplus

• Urban Air

• Auto detailing

• several salons in the area

Plus...

• Chicago White Sox Tickets

• Lux Dance Studio sessions

• lunch with the Mayor

• family fun packs for st Charles park district

and MUCH MUCH more!!

If you signed up and still need to pay please Zelle: DavisRichmondPTO1@Gmail.com OR Venmo: @DavisRichmondPTO

Can't wait to see everyone next Monday, 2/26!

It’s that time! Davis Richmond families can start sharing about and donating to our Davis Richmond Dance Fit! Students at both schools will be participating in character-building SEL programs leading up to an all-school Dance Fit event, held during the school day on March 7 (Davis) and March 8 (Richmond).

Our goal is to raise $20,000 for the direct support of the integration of impactful SEL, academic materials, and experiences (such as author visits, field trips, etc.) into our schools. Are you ready to help our schools?

Here are 3 things we can do to help support our schools through this fundraiser:

1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!

2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.

3. Give a donation if you are able to (all students will fully participate regardless of financial participation).

⭐️Click Here to log on TODAY! ⭐️

Thanks for your support, Davis & Richmond families!

• Make sure you like the Davis Richmond PTO on Facebook today!
• Check out our new Website DavisRichmondPTO.com for the latest PTO news.

We love our pets and young children love them even more! We ask that you refrain from bringing pets onto school property when students are present. If you walk with your pet to pick up or drop off your child, please identify a meeting space off of school property. Thank you for your cooperation.

Aloha! We are excited to announce that Davis will be engaging in One Book/One School and hosting a Hawaiian destination Family Learning Night!

One School, One Book is a shared reading experience for the entire school. This year, we will be reading High Tide in Hawaii by Mary Pope Osborne. This book is a part of the popular Magic Tree House series. Each Davis student and classroom will receive a complimentary copy of the book, along with a reading calendar bookmark. We hope to get all families reading the same book at the same time. We aim to build a community of readers at our school.

In connection with our book, we will be having a fun Hawaiian themed family learning night at Davis on Thursday, March 7th 5:30-7:00 PM. Please mark your calendars and join us for an evening of read-alouds, crafts, music, beach games, math games, hula dancing, family photo op, and more! Be sure to wear your Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, sunglasses, hats, and bring a beach towel for lounging with a good book in our Cool Out Cove! Families will be greeted with a passport and a lei upon arrival to Destination Davis!

We are grateful for all of the men who have volunteered on Fridays to spend lunch and recess with our students by being "Watch DOGS." However, there are many Fridays open during Feb, March and April that have no one signed up to volunteer. Please read over this information and sign up for WatchDOGS!! Men who have already volunteered this fall, are now welcome to sign up for a 2nd date HERE. THANK YOU!!

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

February 26 - March 8

Richmond Intermediate’s Student Council will be sponsoring a cereal drive for the Northern Illinois Food Bank from February 26 - March 8. Students are encouraged to bring in unopened boxes of cereal that will be donated to the food bank.

Fifth-grade classes will be attending the Human Growth and development presentation on Friday, March, 8th. The presentation consists of a narrated PowerPoint, including a short video, and time to submit questions. The school nurses will review the questions and return answers to students within the week. Boys and girls programs are similar in content but will be presented and facilitated separately. A letter will be sent to 5th-grade parents with more details via their classroom e-news. As a parent, you have the right to request that your child not participate in this presentation. If after reviewing the information you would prefer your child not participate, please submit a written letter to the principal byMarch 1, 2024, at lisa.simoncelli-bulak@d303.org. If you have any questions about the presentation you may contact your building Certified School Nurse, leeanna.anzaldi@d303.org, or (331) 228-6681.

We are really working hard at getting our students to use the crosswalk when crossing the street at arrival and dismissal. We have worked hard with the city on securing crossing guards for our intersections - now we just need them to be used. If your child is a walker or car rider PLEASE have a conversation with them about using the crosswalk for safety. If you park to pick up your child please DO NOT block part of a crosswalk. We will remind students here at school as well. Working together we can ensure a safe arrival and dismissal for all.

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