
Davis Richmond E-news
October 19, 2023
News from the Nurse
DAVIS & RICHMOND FALL PARTY AND COSTUME INFO
Fall parties are right around the corner, and we would like you to be aware of our plans and expectations so that you can help your student to prepare. Our celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st.
Davis
The parade will run outside from 1:30 to 1:50 pm. Parents may line up around the Kindergarten playground off of Horne Street to watch the parade.
Classroom parties will run from 1:50 pm to 2:25 pm
Room Parents will be allowed to go to classrooms at 1:00 pm for party set up and to assist with costumes after they have checked in at the office
In the event of inclement weather, there will not be a parade
Richmond
The parade will run outside from 2:00 pm to 2:20 pm. Parents may line up along 12th Street to watch the parade.
Classroom parties will run from 2:20 pm to 2:50 pm
Room Parents will be allowed to go to classrooms at 1:50 pm for party set up and to assist with costumes after they have checked in at the office
In the event of inclement weather, there will not be a parade
Costume & Party Guidelines: Students should bring costumes in a bag. Costumes must be appropriate for school. Costumes should not be violent or scary in nature. No blood, guts, or weapons. No masks. Make-up is discouraged because it is difficult to apply. No bare midriffs or scant clothing. Students may be asked to remove or put away any parts of costumes based on teacher judgment.
Room Parents who are assisting with the parties should not wear disguises that would make it difficult to recognize them as a safe person
Only Room Parents may attend the classroom parties and assist students
Room Parent Guidelines:
No more than 3 room parents per classroom may attend the party. (Others may assist outside of school with preparations or goody bags). Sign-up for Room Parents was completed through our PTO in September.
Lead Room Parent: Work with the classroom teacher & other room parents on activities/games for the party
Lead Room Parent: Coordinate with the teacher & other room parents on any non-edible goody bags to be sent home. No food treats will be eaten during the party or sent home.
Complete the D303 volunteer form for this school year 2023-2024. If you have never had your ID/drivers license scanned at the school, it is very helpful to have that done prior to the party. Stop by the office at your convenience.
Richmond: Contact Darlene Buffano at darlene.buffano@d303.org or call at (331) 228-2800 if you have questions about procedures.
Davis: Contact Linda Jezek at linda.jezek@d303.org or call at (331) 228-2200 if you have questions about procedures.
PTO News
- Thank you to everyone who participated in the Chipotle Restaurant Night, raising funds for the PTO!
- A BIG thank you to everyone who donated Halloween costumes - they are greatly appreciated!
Looking to get PTO information?
- Make sure you like the Davis Richmond PTO on Facebook today!
- Check out our new Website DavisRichmondPTO.com for the latest PTO news.
District News
Big Hearts Holiday Toy Drive Oct. 16th - Nov. 9th
For the 10th year in a row, D303 is partnering with Big Hearts of Fox Valley for the holidays! They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to brightening the lives of children whose families are experiencing a financial hardship within the boundaries of our school district. Our collection boxes will be decorated by the Student Council as part of their Deck the Box contest, and placed in the front office of each building. Please bring your BRAND NEW ITEMS to the front office. Here is a helpful list of the weekly themes and donation suggestions.
· October 23rd - 27th – SELF CARE MANIA!
Beauty and bath products, perfumes, colognes, cozy blankets, hair care, journals, jewelry, Squishmallows, candles
· October 30th - November 3rd – JUST BUILD IT!
Legos, Kinex, Magnatiles, Duplos, Mega Bloks, Magna-Tiles, science kits
· November 6th - 9th – SPORTS BONANZA!
Balls (football, soccer, basketball, etc.) baseball bats, nets, hockey sets, dart boards, lawn games, scooters
Thank you!
Davis Primary
Kindergarten Reward Time
Davis Kindergarten class, the "Tie-Dye Tigers", recently celebrated a Paw Party for earning 10 PAWS for being respectful, responsible, and safe. Sharon Carney, a retired D303 Art Teacher of 24 years, led the class in a fall tree art project to celebrate. The children used leaves, broccoli, paint, and Q-tips to make their fall trees. The kids loved it! Sharon has 3 unique connections to Davis. Her granddaughter, Addison Galvan, is a student here. Sharon is a friend of Addison's teacher Mrs. Fisher. Also, about 10 years ago, Davis Art Teacher Mr. Lundquist was a student teacher under Sharon and they reunited after school. Thank you Mrs. Carney - we appreciate this gift of time and talents!!
Davis Primary School
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
Richmond Intermediate
CogAT Assessment
3rd and 5th graders will take the CogAT test the week of November 6th. We will start testing on Tuesday, November 7th. Please click HERE for a more detailed letter
One School One Book (OSOB)
We hope you are enjoying the first few chapters of Fenway and Hattie! Make sure to send photos of your family reading the book together to our LRC Director, Brittany Brandenburg, at brittany.brandenburg@d303.org. Your child can access audio recordings of each chapter in their grade level LRC Schoology page (shown below).
Below are some links for your reference:
English - parent letter -- full page calendar -- bookmark
Spanish - parent letter -- full page calendar -- bookmark
Happy Reading!
Precision Fitness
Please consider having your Richmond student join Precision Fitness this year. This is a FREE before-school program on Friday mornings aimed at getting students active before the school day starts! The first day of activity starts on October 27th and runs every Friday that school is in session until March 22nd. There is no time restriction on when to start, but the registration form must be filled out before the student can attend. Once registered, attendance is NOT required. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Lubas at walter.lubas@d303.org. We look forward to seeing our students there! Click HERE for the registration form.
Chess Club
The Richmond Chess Club is being held again by Mr. Born. Students will learn chess vocabulary, how each chess piece moves, basic tactics and chess strategy. The club will meet on Thursdays after school (3:00pm - 3:50pm) starting on October 26th and will run through March. Permission slips are due back to Mr. Born by October 20th. Please click HERE for a permission slip form. Spanish.
Richmond Intermediate School
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