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Individual student progress reports for i-Ready were sent home via backpacks today. Should you have any questions about your child’s report, please contact their classroom teacher.

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

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).

Our Davis artists were busy noticing and wondering about the creations of their classmates. There was a lot of art to appreciate in the halls of our “museum”

Thank you to all of the parents and family members who volunteered for the Davis Field Days! The weather was perfect and we could not have done it without your support.

Congratulations to Will Bui, who has won the Nick DeMarco Award! Nick was an advocate for education and literacy and personified kindness, integrity and teamwork in his life. This award is a way to honor and recognize students who embrace the same wonderful qualities. Will’s teacher, Mrs. Gerard, nominated Will as he also personifies kindness, helpfulness, and an inspiring love of learning. Will is especially interested in fire trucks and checks with the LRC Director every week to see if new books have arrived! The classroom appreciates the enthusiastic way he shares about learning experiences with his family and how respectful and helpful he is to peers. Will is going to receive an award certificate and a gift certificate to a local bookstore. Congratulations!

We have been so fortunate to have the handlers and dogs of Pawsitive Therapy Troupe come and visit Davis every month. Our students love having the opportunity to read to their furry friends. Thank you to Louie, Odin, and Johnny for brightening our students’ day. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

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.

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

May 22nd: Senior Legacy Walk - Seniors who attended Davis/Richmond will come visit Richmond to walk the halls.

May 23rd: Field Day at Richmond

May 26th: Last Day of School - 5th Grade Clapout at 2:20 p.m.

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.

Thank you to our PTO for providing breakfast to celebrate our 5th graders. Thank you to our orchestra and choir for performing!

The 2022-2023 100 Mile Club Season came to an end this week. There will be a Pizza Party next Wednesday in the Community Room. Awards will be handed out at that time. The top ten Runners are invited to the pizza party. 4th Grader, Maddi Pizzi was this year's Champion Runner. Maddi had a Whopping 154.80 Miles this year. Maddi will received a $20.00 gift card to Panera.

Here are the Top Ten:

1. Maddi Pizzi 154.80 Miles
2. Jack Marshall 139.20
3. Elizabeth Macaione 89.40
4. Glenas Kazakevicious 82.80
5. Calvin Babcock 55.20
6. Adelina Fevold 33.60
7. Adrian Ford 30.00
8. Evelyn Sayasane 28.80
9. Morgan Long 28.80
10. Vladimir Semethy-Lullo 28.20

It was nice to see all of our incoming third graders visit Richmond school today. They were welcomed by Richmond’s orchestra and were paired up with a current third grader. They received a tour of our school, got to pick a summer book and even received a Richmond backpack. Welcome to third grade!

It’s that time of year again, Richmond Field Day 2023! Our field day will be Tuesday, May 23rd. Parents may use the attached link to volunteer to help run a field day station. There will be a need for morning and afternoon volunteers. The students love to see you on this day.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090F4CA4AB2BA5F94-richmond1

Sometime next week your child’s class will visit the library where they will have the opportunity to choose 5 books to add to their home library for summer reading. We are hoping they are as excited as we are to get fresh new books for summer!

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!

It is hard to believe that in one more week our 5th graders will be incoming 6th graders. We are so proud of all of the hard work they have put in this school year and are working on ways for us to celebrate their elementary years. We would love to extend an invitation to all of our fifth grade parents/families to our 5th grade clap out. This event will take place outdoors at Richmond school. Details below:

When: Friday, May 26, 2023

Time: Starts promptly at 2:20 p.m.

Parents:

Clap-out formation:

You may line up on the grass area indicated in blue in the chart below. 5th graders will start by coming out door #11 (closer to Oak and 12th street) and walk down 12th. They will walk up Indiana (greeted by 4th graders) and then enter door #2 where they will be greeted by our third graders inside. They will then go back to their classrooms until dismissal.

Reminders:

• We ask that you not hand your child gifts/balloons during the clap out. Please wait until after school for those items.
• If you plan on a change in transportation for the day, please notify the main office with advance notice, preferably before the last day of school.
• A lawn sign will be provided (Thank you PTO!!) in front of the school facing 12th street. Families are welcome to take pictures after school.
• If your child will be taking the bus home, balloons are not allowed on our buses as they impair vision of the driver.
• 5th grade classrooms will take class pictures during the day and those will be communicated via your child’s teacher.

We are looking forward to celebrating!

Together We Can Find It! Please view this quick powerpoint with photos of every item in our lost and found. Also, our Parapazzi Club made a fun little presentation about our Lost and Found Items and you can view it HERE. Hoping you can find your lost items!

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