DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
APRIL & MAY 2013
PARKING LOT SAFETY
An important reminder to all that students and parents are not to use the staff parking lot when coming to school. Please use the sidewalks, paved walkways and student walkways as this is the only safe way to enter school grounds.
PLEASE NOTE: School doors open upon the arrival of the first bus (between 8:35 - 8:40). Adult supervision begins at the same time. Please do not drop off students until this time.
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
On-going until April 22nd: Powell’s Supermarket is collecting recyclables in honour of Earth Day; all monies raised will be donated to Davis Elementary!!
April 25: Autism Awareness Day
April 17 - April 30th: KinderStart Registration
May 2: Gr. 4 Field Trip to Geo Centre, St. John’s
May 20: VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY - no classes
May 23 - 28: Gr. 3 CRTs - Language Arts
June 14 or 17: Tentative Sports Day
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Congratulations to all students in Grades 1 - 5 for their fine performances at the Kiwanis Music Festival this year. A special thank you to Mrs. Mugford-Tuttle for all her efforts. A big thank you also to Noel Motors for providing free bussing of all students to the festival again this year.
KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATION
This year’s Kindergarten Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m.. Admission is free; kind donations will be gratefully accepted. Two seats will be reserved in front for parents. More details will follow.
RECYCLING
We have had tremendous success with our Recycling Program this year. The Blitz previously scheduled for April 12 has been rescheduled for Friday, May 24. Powell’s Supermarket has kindly offered to do a Blitz in aid of Davis Elementary until Earth Day, April 22nd. A separate memo has already been sent home.
LIBRARY BOOKS
Any students with Library Books belonging to the school are reminded to return them by April 30 so that all bookkeeping may be clued up and books are packed up to move.
DAVIS ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE
The Open House held on Saturday, March 23 was a tremendous success. The large number of former students, parents, staff plus community members was very touching.
A big thank you to the following who provided entertainment throughout the afternoon:
Davis Elementary Students
Rachel Snow, 5C
Chelsea Ngungu, 5C
Cahley Warren, 5Y
Erin Baker, 4M
Emma Keats, 4J
Denicka Baker, 5Y
Jacob Drodge, 4J
Chelsea Hyde, 3M
Marissa Moyse, 3M
Raegan White, 3M
Alex Gillespie, 3M
Brooke Higdon, 5Y
Ciara O’Keefe, 2F
Neal Button, 2F
Sarah Priddle, 2F
Aleksa Sharpe, 2F
Hayley Power, 4M
Former Student: Joshua Chubbs
Former Student: Neville Penney & Ernie Pynn
(Neville was a Kindergarten student in 1966 when Davis Elementary opened.)
Former Staff: Robert Colbourne with
the Crescent Collegiate Jazz Combo
Former Staff: Anne Whelan with the
Carbonear Collegiate Glee Choir and Boyz Choir
HEALTHY EATING
A reminder that student lunches should follow District Guidelines for Healthy Living. Please make every effort to provide healthy lunches and snacks for your child.
KINDERSTART
The last KinderStart session for this year is Friday, April 19th. There is no school for Kindergarten students on that day.
REGISTRATION FOR 2013-2014 KINDERSTART
KinderStart registration for next year will take place
at the school between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until April 30th. Please bring along a government issued Birth Certificate and the MCP card. Children must be four years old by the end of December this year. Please pass this on to any family you know with an eligible child.
STUDENT PHONE NUMBERS
Parents and guardians are reminded to notify the school when phone numbers change so that we are able to make contact with parents when necessary. This includes home, work and cell phone numbers.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WITH APRIL & MAY BIRTHDAYS!
Ethan Phillips, 3M, April 1
Madison Osmond, 4M, April 2
Madison Short, 5Y, April 3
Rachel Rodgers, KC, April 3
Taylor Ezekiel, 5Y, April 4
Emma Cleary, 3N, April 5
Dylan Osmond, 3N, April 5
Cameron Evely, 3N, April 7
Jessica Ningiuk-O’Driscoll, 1D, April 7
Haley Somers, 5Y, April 9
Marissa Moyse, 3M, April 10
Kadyn Coombs, 4J, April 11
Daniel Penney, 1W, April 12
Raegan White, 3M, April 13
Ethan Butt, KC, April 13
Robbie Davies, 1K, April 15
Autumn Griffin-Lambert, 5Y, April 18
Sarah Powell, 5C, April 22
Travis Cole, 5C, April 24
Destiny Nowak, 2F, April 24
Brady Meadus, 3N, April 25
Kendall Meadus, 3M, April 25
Isaac Hodder, 1K, April 26
Hunter Caravan, KP, April 27
Melissa Goodyear, 1D, April 28
Colby Sharpe, 4M, April 29
Mikayla Cole, 4M, May 1
Caleb Butt, 4M, May 2
Patrick Fowler, KP, May 3
Nolan Butt, KC, May 6
Emily Ash, 2F, May 7
Jacob O’Leary, 3M, May 9
Alexis Dalton, 2F, May 9
Broc Penney, 4M, May 10
Adam Lee, 2T, May 12
Savannah Boutcher, 2T, May 15
Jessica Cumby-Howell, 3N, May 16
Travis Butt, 2F, May 17
Brooke Higdon, 5Y, May 18
Hailee Hoyles, 4J, May 18
Mikaela Mutrey, 3M, May 19
Erin Hiscock, 5Y, May 21
Hayley Power, 4M, May 21
Maxwell Rodgers, KP, May 24
Jayden Pike, 2F, May 25
Adam Clarke, 5Y, May 28
Jacob Griffin, 5C, May 30
Caroline Clarke, 2F, May 31
DAVIS ELEMENTARY CODE OF CONDUCT
BE KIND
BE SAFE
BE PREPARED
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
April is "Autism Awareness Month". On Thursday, April 25th we will be having an Autism Awareness Day at Davis Elementary. There will be presentations and displays throughout the school. All students are encouraged to wear blue.
Autism facts:
- Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child's social communication.
- Latest statistics indicate that 1 in 88 children have autism.
POWELL’S POSTER & COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS
In conjunction with the Recycling Blitz that Powell’s is doing for our school they also held colouring and poster contests for the students. The following students have won prizes:
Kindergarten Winner: Sabastian Oliver, KP
Grade One Winner: Rylie Noel, 1W
Grade Two Winner: Ciara O’Keefe, 2F
Grade Three Winner: Rebecca Sellars, 3N
Grade Four Winner: Matthew Slade, 4M
Grade Five Winner: Kendra Mutrey, 5Y
Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to Powell’s for organizing the Recycling Blitz and contests for our school!!
CAMPING DAY
In honour of the May long weekend we are asking everyone to wear their ‘camping clothes’ on Friday, May 17! Show your Davis Elementary school spirit.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
February - March 2013 Newsletter
Davis Elementary Newsletter
February - March 2013
PARKING LOT SAFETY
A big reminder to ALL to use the sidewalks, paved walkway and crosswalks when coming into the school. It is not safe to walk through the staff parking lot.
DATES TO NOTE:
March 12: Term 2 Report Cards Sent Home
March 13 : Music Festival
March 14: Parent Visitation
March 11-15: Scholastic Book Fair
March 22: KinderStart (no school for Kindergarten students)
OUTDOOR DAYS & PHYS. ED. CLASSES
Students are going outside, whenever possible, to enjoy the snow and fresh air; please be sure to dress your child for outside play. As well, students will be going outside for gym classes whenever weather permits.
100th DAY OF SCHOOL
As part of the Kindergarten Math Program, students count the days of school and celebrate the 100th Day of School (approximately February 21). Once again this year Grade 1 students will help them with their celebration. More details will follow.
KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1 SKATING PROGRAM
Congratulations to all our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students who have shown lots of improvement in our school skating program; "Way to go, guys!" Just a reminder that bike helmets are NOT permitted for skating. All children MUST wear a C.S.A. approved skating helmet. Parents are encouraged to meet students at the stadium. Help tying up laces is greatly appreciated!!! The last skating session will be held on
March 6th.
VIOLENCE -PREVENTION MONTH
The month of February is Violence Prevention month. Our school will be taking part in a number of anti-bullying activities.On Wednesday, February 27 students will take part in "Stand Up Day", an anti-bullying awareness day. Students from K - 5 will take part in various anti-bullying activities that include presentations from guest speakers. The Grade five students will be taking a lead role in planning this event, from making announcements to organizing classroom activities. On this day all students are encouraged to wear something pink.
RECYCLING BLITZ COMPETITION!
Thank you to everyone who brought along recyclables for our second Recycling Blitz Competition. Our proceeds were $600.00 for this event - this will be matched by the MMSB for a grand total of $1200.00. Thank you to all the parent volunteers who came along and counted items or brought them to the Green Depot.
The following students brought in the most recyclables. They enjoyed a lunch at McDonalds - congratulations.
1. Rachel Snow, 5C - 927 items
2. Chelsea Hyde, 3M - 912 items
3. Brandon Barrett, 3M - 722 items
4. Neal Button, 2F - 600 items
5. Jonah Lyall, 3N - 591 items
The following students were winners from random classroom draws. Each of these received a $5.00 Harbour Breeze voucher.
KC - a.m. Claire Rideout
KC - p.m. Drew Deering
KP - a.m. Zoey Wrice
KP - p.m. Jack Bailey
1D - Ben Moriarty
1K - Isaac Hodder
1W - Chloe McNamara
2F - Aleksa Sharpe
2T - Marcus O’Leary
3M - Owen Boyd
3N - Sophia Deering
4J - Jasmine Crawford
4M - Erin Baker
5C - Devon Mullaly
5Y - Haley Somers
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLOSING EVENT
As we head into spring we are making plans for the closing of Davis Elementary. It has been a very busy year as we prepare for the big move in September. The coming months promise to be busier still as packing time gets closer. In light of this we are planning an Open House tentatively scheduled to go ahead on Saturday, March 23. The school will be open to parents, students, former students, former staff, and the general public. We realize this is a little early but would like to complete this event before we begin packing. More details on the Open House will follow.
SALE OF DAVIS ELEMENTARY KEEPSAKES
We are in the process of selecting several items to sell to parents or the public. These items would be keepsakes of Davis Elementary. A separate letter will be sent home in the next week with more information.
CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS
Our Grade 3 students and teachers have been working very hard all year preparing for the provincial assessments, Criterion-Referenced Tests in Language Arts and Math. The first portion of this, the Process Writing piece, will begin at the end of March. More information will be sent home soon.
TOWN OF CARBONEAR WINTER CARNIVAL
The Town of Carbonear will be holding its annual Winter Carnival from February 22 - March 2. Congratulations to Rylan Durnford, 2F whose slogan ‘Shiver and Shake for Fun’s Sake’ was chosen for this year. Congratulations also to the following Honourable Mentions:
Cahley Ann Warren, 5Y: Get Winterized
Caroline Clarke, 2F: Igloos and Icicles, put away the bicycles!"
Chelsea Hyde, 3M: Carbonear, a real cool scene, winter carnival 2013
Erika Roul, 4J: All systems go for fun in the snow
Jacob Dwyer, 3M: It’s Frrrosty Fun!
Jenna Mahaney, 1W: Fun in the cold, memories to hold
Levi Power, 2F: Frosty friends and friendly faces
Madison Osmond, 4M: If you’re not chillin...you’re just not thrillin
Maleah Durnford, KP: Come have a blast, the snow won’t last
Travis Cole, 5C: Temperature’s low, will there be snow?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WITH FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!
Alexa Whitney, 5C, February 4
Jack Bailey, KP, February 4
Daniel Hynes, 5C, February 5
Erica Thoms, 4M, February 6
Emily Underhay, KC, February 6
Daniel Trickett, 5C, February 7
Madalyn Clarke, KC, February 7
Amy Pinsent-Penney, KP, February 9
Rachel Snow, 5C, February 11
Madison Meadus, 4M, February 13
Liam Underhay, 4J, February 13
Brooklyn Meadus, 1W, February 13
Andrew Traverse, 1D, February 17
T. J. Turnbull, 5Y, February 18
Jonathan Osmond, KC, February 18
Hannah Parsons, 3N, February 21
Katie Bishop, KC, February 23
Abbie Noel, KC, February 25
Logan Butt, 1W, February 26
Kendra Mutrey, 5Y, February 27
Brady Green, 1K, February 27
Sophia Deering, 3N, February 28
Shaynalynn Young, 1W, February 28
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WITH MARCH BIRTHDAYS!
Brandon Cumby-Howell, 5Y, March 1
Serena Butt, KP, March 1
Dylan Broomfield, 3N, March 6
Samantha Mutrey-Swain, 5C, March 7
Micheal Cole, 1W, March 7
Alaina King, 4J, March 8
Levi Power, 2F, March 11
Amy-Lynn Penney, 5C, March 13
Rebecca Sellars, 3N, March 13
Hannah Wrice, 1K, March 14
Isaac Sharpe, 1W, March 17
Michelle Butt, 5Y, March 18
Emily Dunphy, 2F, March 19
Hunter Saunders, 4M, March 20
Rylon Rees, 5Y, March 21
David Lee, 5C, March 22
Maggie Moriarty, 5C, March 25
Emily Pynn, KB, March 26
Christian Smith, 1W, March 28
Tyra White, 2T, March 30
Carson Meadus, KP, March 31
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Chelsea Hyde, 3M, who won first place in Black & White poster contest for the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day contest . Chelsea’s poster is now gone on to the provincial level competition.
Congratulations to Reanna Carpenter, 4J who completed Level 5 swimming in December and is now doing Level 6.
THANK-YOU
!!
Sincere thanks to all the parents who did so much to make Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week so enjoyable.
Your kindness is very much appreciated.
Monday, January 7, 2013
January 2013 Newsletter
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2013
EASTER BREAK
The last day of classes for students before the Easter Break is Thursday, March 28th. School will reopen on Monday, April 8th.
RECYCLING BLITZ
Our second big Recycling Blitz will take place on Friday, January 25. Items may be dropped off at the school gym, or, as with our first Blitz, you may drop off recyclables at the Green Depot and ask that it be added to Davis Elementary’s account. They will give you a slip to bring to the school to be counted for your child. A separate memo will be sent home with prize info.
We have been asked by the recycling depot to pass along the following reminders:
• please remove all bottle caps; they are no longer accepting containers with caps
• please rinse all containers
• milk containers are not recyclable
• all glass donations must be placed in a box.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
A big reminder to ALL to use the sidewalks, paved walkway and crosswalks when coming into the school. It is not safe to walk through the staff parking lot.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Congratulations to Hannah Byrne, 5C and Gena McCarthy (Tyler McCarthy-Kennedy, 2T) who were the lucky winners of our Christmas Raffle. Thank you to Ms. Maria Murphy and her mother Mrs. Betty Murphy for making and donating the beautiful handmade skirts; thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported the cause.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
A free Christmas dinner was provided to all students in grades K - 5 again this year. A BIG THANK YOU to the Carbonear Lions Club and Pennecon Ltd. who were major sponsors for the dinner this year along with Sunburst Farms, Harbour Breeze Catering, and the School Milk Foundation. Thanks also to the Bethany United Church Mens Fellowship Club who cooked and helped to serve our dinner this year. We would like to thank them all for their very generous donations and assistance with our dinner.
INTENSIVE CORE FRENCH (ICF) PROGRAM
There will be a meeting to outline the Grade 6 ICF Program for parents of Grade 5 students interested in the program. We will advise you of the date for this meeting as soon as it is set. If your child wishes to do the ICF Program in Grade 6, please complete the registration form sent home already and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, January 18th.
K - 1 SKATING PROGRAM
The next skating session will be held on Wednesday, January 9th.
SKATING PARTIES
There will be Skating Parties for all students in Grades K - 5 on Thursday, February 14th. The Grade K, 1 & 2 students will skate from 9:30 - 10:30; Grades 3, 4 & 5 from 10:30 - 11:30. The cost is $2.00. A separate memo and permission slip will be sent home.
OUTDOOR DAYS
Please be sure to dress your child for outdoor play. The weather has turned colder, however we will continue to take them outside for fresh air and exercise.
Please be advised that head lice has been reported to the administration.
All parents are encouraged to regularly check their child’s head and if treatment is required contact the public health nurse (945-6578) or a physician.
Discuss with your child the importance of not sharing combs / brushes or wearing other people’s caps.
Nutrition Note
New Year = New Healthy Breakfast!
A healthy breakfast will provide the energy your body needs to begin your day. Pump up the nutrition in your breakfast by choosing:
Whole grain breads
• High fibre cereals and oatmeal
• Low fat yogurt and dairy products
• Fresh fruit
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! to all students who celebrate their birthday during January!
Olivia Fewer, 1K, January 3
Josh Mullins, 5C, January 5
Brenda Boone, 2T, January 8
Rylie Noel, 1W, January 8
Madison Slade, 2T, January 10
Anthony Griffin, 5Y, January 11
Kylie Slade, KB, January 12
Olivia Sheppard, 1D, January 13
Joshua Kennedy, 4M, January 14
Adam Hynes, 2F, January 18
Owen Hutchings, KB, January 18
Chance Howell, 1K, January 22
David Hurley-Judge, KB, January 23
Noah Kelly, KC, January 23
Mark Tizzard, 2T, January 24
Tori King, KC, January 24
Michael McNeil, 3N, January 26
Alyssa Penney, KC, January 27
Mohamed Azaghdani, 2T, January 31
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Rebecca Sellars, 3N who sang for the Town of Carbonear Queens Jubilee Celebrations on November 4th. Rebecca had a lead role in The Paper Bag Princess with Atlantic Acting on November 25th and also performed in Harbour Music’s first music recital in November.
Congratulations to Isaac Hodder, 1K who passed Level 2 swimming on December 19th.
Congratulations to Chelsea Hyde, 3M, Christian Sheppard, 3N and Amanda Chen, 4J who were winners in this year’s Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contests. These students will receive their awards on January 31st at 7:00 p.m.
JANUARY 2013
EASTER BREAK
The last day of classes for students before the Easter Break is Thursday, March 28th. School will reopen on Monday, April 8th.
RECYCLING BLITZ
Our second big Recycling Blitz will take place on Friday, January 25. Items may be dropped off at the school gym, or, as with our first Blitz, you may drop off recyclables at the Green Depot and ask that it be added to Davis Elementary’s account. They will give you a slip to bring to the school to be counted for your child. A separate memo will be sent home with prize info.
We have been asked by the recycling depot to pass along the following reminders:
• please remove all bottle caps; they are no longer accepting containers with caps
• please rinse all containers
• milk containers are not recyclable
• all glass donations must be placed in a box.
PARKING LOT SAFETY
A big reminder to ALL to use the sidewalks, paved walkway and crosswalks when coming into the school. It is not safe to walk through the staff parking lot.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Congratulations to Hannah Byrne, 5C and Gena McCarthy (Tyler McCarthy-Kennedy, 2T) who were the lucky winners of our Christmas Raffle. Thank you to Ms. Maria Murphy and her mother Mrs. Betty Murphy for making and donating the beautiful handmade skirts; thank you to everyone who bought tickets and supported the cause.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
A free Christmas dinner was provided to all students in grades K - 5 again this year. A BIG THANK YOU to the Carbonear Lions Club and Pennecon Ltd. who were major sponsors for the dinner this year along with Sunburst Farms, Harbour Breeze Catering, and the School Milk Foundation. Thanks also to the Bethany United Church Mens Fellowship Club who cooked and helped to serve our dinner this year. We would like to thank them all for their very generous donations and assistance with our dinner.
INTENSIVE CORE FRENCH (ICF) PROGRAM
There will be a meeting to outline the Grade 6 ICF Program for parents of Grade 5 students interested in the program. We will advise you of the date for this meeting as soon as it is set. If your child wishes to do the ICF Program in Grade 6, please complete the registration form sent home already and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, January 18th.
K - 1 SKATING PROGRAM
The next skating session will be held on Wednesday, January 9th.
SKATING PARTIES
There will be Skating Parties for all students in Grades K - 5 on Thursday, February 14th. The Grade K, 1 & 2 students will skate from 9:30 - 10:30; Grades 3, 4 & 5 from 10:30 - 11:30. The cost is $2.00. A separate memo and permission slip will be sent home.
OUTDOOR DAYS
Please be sure to dress your child for outdoor play. The weather has turned colder, however we will continue to take them outside for fresh air and exercise.
Please be advised that head lice has been reported to the administration.
All parents are encouraged to regularly check their child’s head and if treatment is required contact the public health nurse (945-6578) or a physician.
Discuss with your child the importance of not sharing combs / brushes or wearing other people’s caps.
Nutrition Note
New Year = New Healthy Breakfast!
A healthy breakfast will provide the energy your body needs to begin your day. Pump up the nutrition in your breakfast by choosing:
Whole grain breads
• High fibre cereals and oatmeal
• Low fat yogurt and dairy products
• Fresh fruit
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! to all students who celebrate their birthday during January!
Olivia Fewer, 1K, January 3
Josh Mullins, 5C, January 5
Brenda Boone, 2T, January 8
Rylie Noel, 1W, January 8
Madison Slade, 2T, January 10
Anthony Griffin, 5Y, January 11
Kylie Slade, KB, January 12
Olivia Sheppard, 1D, January 13
Joshua Kennedy, 4M, January 14
Adam Hynes, 2F, January 18
Owen Hutchings, KB, January 18
Chance Howell, 1K, January 22
David Hurley-Judge, KB, January 23
Noah Kelly, KC, January 23
Mark Tizzard, 2T, January 24
Tori King, KC, January 24
Michael McNeil, 3N, January 26
Alyssa Penney, KC, January 27
Mohamed Azaghdani, 2T, January 31
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Rebecca Sellars, 3N who sang for the Town of Carbonear Queens Jubilee Celebrations on November 4th. Rebecca had a lead role in The Paper Bag Princess with Atlantic Acting on November 25th and also performed in Harbour Music’s first music recital in November.
Congratulations to Isaac Hodder, 1K who passed Level 2 swimming on December 19th.
Congratulations to Chelsea Hyde, 3M, Christian Sheppard, 3N and Amanda Chen, 4J who were winners in this year’s Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poster and Literary Contests. These students will receive their awards on January 31st at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
November 2012 Newsletter
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2012
REMEMBRANCE DAY
"LEST WE FORGET" -
There will not be any classes
for students on Monday, November 12th .
REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLIES
There will be two Remembrance Day assemblies on Thursday, November 8th. The K-2 assembly will be hosted by the Grade 2 students at 10:00; the Grade 3-5 assembly will begin at 11:30 and is being hosted by the Grade 5 students. These are student-only
assemblies.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
There will be a Professional Development Day for teachers on Friday, Nov. 30; there will be no school for students on this day.
REPORTING
Reports for Term 1 will go home on Tuesday, November 27th . Parent-Teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 28th.
RECYCLING BLITZ
Many thanks to students and parents for your support in our first Recycling Blitz this year which was held on November 2. We collected approximately $1000 in recyclables which will be matched by MMSB (Multi-Materials Stewardship Board) for a grand total of around $2000. This will go along with our funds raised this year and last to purchase playground equipment for our new school, Carbonear Academy.
Our second Blitz will be held after Christmas ... start saving now! Anyone wishing to make additional donations to Davis Elementary recycling can do so by dropping off their recyclables at the Green Depot here in Carbonear and ask to have it credited to Davis Elementary’s account.
We have been asked by the Green Depot to pass along the following reminders:
please rinse all containers.
milk containers are not recyclable.
all glass donations MUST BE PLACED IN A BOX.
Thank you to Mrs. Chafe and the Grade 5 Green Team for their ongoing efforts with recycling at our school.
DONATION!
Thank you to LOL Branch 53 in Tilton for their generous donation of $500.00 to our school Breakfast Program. Our Breakfast Program gives many of our students a healthy start to the day. Thanks to all the volunteers and organizations who make this program possible.
BOOK FAIR
We will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair from November 26- 29. More information will follow.
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS
Our Christmas Concerts will be held on Tuesday, December 11 (K - Gr. 2) and Thursday, December 13 (Gr. 3 - 5). More detailed information will be provided as these dates draw near.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Congratulations to the following winners in the Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest:
Serena Butt, KB
Rachel Sweeney, 1D
Abbigayle Lee, 2T
Cameron Baker, 3M
Amanda Chen, 4J
Sarah Powell, 5C
All winners went for lunch at A & W with the firemen.
Congratulations also to Chloe Ann Penney, 2T who won the Fire Chief for a Day draw. Chloe Ann got to ride to and from school on the fire truck and had lunch with the firemen at McDonald’s.
NORCARD FUNDRAISER
Thank you for the tremendous support in our Nor Card fundraiser. We raised approximately $5000.00 in profit. We expect our order to arrive in the next three weeks at which time we will conduct our prize draws. Winners will be announced in our next newsletter.
CALL FOR SKATES/HELMETS
Davis Elementary is asking for donations of skates/helmets to support its skating program this year. Students will be skating monthly, and to help keep costs down for parents of quickly growing children, Davis is providing free skates/helmets to those in need. If you have any skates/helmets to donate to this worthwhile program - including adult sizes (which may be used by larger children) - please drop them by the school any time during the school day. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 596-5012. THANK YOU for helping our children learn to skate! (Please note: Helmets must be CSA approved hockey helmets.)
ALLERGIES
We have students in our school who have SEVERE allergies to Eggs, Fish, Kiwi and all Nuts . Please do not give your children any of these products to bring to school. Please note: Foods that state ‘may contain traces of nuts’ are acceptable and do not pose a health risk to students with peanut allergies. This has been clearly communicated to all schools in Eastern District policies.
Also, our school is now a SCENT FREE
building. We have students and staff with SEVERE allergies to scents.
PEANUT BUTTER
We have received a number of inquiries from parents re the use of artificial peanut butter products in student lunches. Unfortunately we are not permitted to have such products at our school because they so closely resemble real peanut butter it would pose a health risk to students with life-threatening allergies to nuts. This is in accordance with Eastern School District policy.
OUTDOOR DAYS
Please be sure to dress your child for outdoor play. The weather has turned colder, however we will continue to take them outside for fresh air and
exercise.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The first School Council meeting was held on Monday, October 15. At that time our School Council members were appointed. Listed below are the School Council members for 2012-2013.
Chairperson: Kelly Coombs
Teacher Representatives:
Deanne Cleary & Tiffany Drover
Parent Representatives:
Christine Moyse, David Kennedy,
Diane Barrett, Patricia Butt,
Patti O’Keefe, Wendy Brandord
Community Representatives:
Fred Earle, Sonya Nolan-Baker,
Prisca Ngungu, Kelly Shortt
ONLINE TUTORING
Is your child struggling with school work? You can get help at First Class e-Learning. This is a free tutoring service for all students in Newfoundland and Labrador. This tutoring takes place online in a virtual classroom enabling students living in even the most remote places to access tutoring services. First Class e-Learning Inc. Is an internet based company (incorporated in June 2008). They offer tutoring services using a secure online classroom with a virtual whiteboard (which students share with a tutor). There is also two-way voice communication so that they student and tutor can talk back and forth to each other. To find out more visit www.firstclasselearning.com or call (709) 579-6282.
TOWN OF CARBONEAR TREE LIGHTING
Grade 2 students at Davis Elementary have been invited to perform at the annual Town of Carbonear Tree Lighting which will take place on Thursday, December 6 at the town hall. More details will be provided.
K -1 SKATING PROGRAM
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students had their first skate on Wednesday, November 7 at the S. W. Moores Memorial Stadium. This is part of a monthly skating program which will run from November to March.
KINDERSTART
Our second KinderStart session for this year will take place on Friday, November 16. There will be no school for Kindergarten students on this day.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Christmas season is just around the corner and we are now organizing our many events. We plan to have our annual Christmas Dinner on the last day of school before Christmas break, Friday, December 21. For the past two years we have been fortunate enough to have a corporate sponsor to cover the majority of the costs of this dinner. Last year the Carbonear Lions Club was our sponsor and the year previous the Bank of Montreal supported us. We are now seeking support for Christmas Dinner 2012; interested parties may call 596-5012 for further details.
To all our students who
celebrate their birthdays
during November
!
Jacob Kennedy, 2F, Nov. 1
Quinn O’Brien, 1D, Nov. 1
Rachel Southwell, 3N, Nov. 2
Jaedan Klyne, 2F, Nov. 3
Zachary Dooley, 5C, Nov. 5
Tyler McCarthy-Kennedy, 2T, Nov. 7
Haley Antle, 5C, Nov. 8
Cheyenne Butt, 5Y, Nov. 8
Hailey Pike, 5C, Nov. 8
Drew Deering, KC, Nov. 11
Bailey Mahaney, 4M, Nov. 12
Emily Pollastrone, 1D, Nov. 12
Benjamin Clarke, KP, Nov. 12
Benjamin Preston, KP, Nov. 12
Leah Clarke, 5Y, Nov. 14
Stephen Burden,2T, Nov. 15
Kevin Slade, 2F, Nov. Nov. 16
Jacob Dwyer, 3M, Nov. 17
Joshua Youden, 4M, Nov. 19
Brianna Butt, 3N, Nov. 19
Spencer Newman, 2T, Nov. 19
Anna Peddle, KP, Nov. 19
Brooklyn Shortt, KC, Nov. 20
Noah Lahey, 1K, Nov. 21
Jack Harvey,2T, Nov. 22
Savannah Lambert, 1K, Nov. 23
Benjamin Ryan, 3M, Nov. 27
Sabastian Oliver, KP, Nov. 29
Erica Cumby-Howell, 2T, Nov. 30
Madison Russell, KC, Nov. 30
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Trista Emberley, 4J
who completed Level 6 swimming on November 2.
Congratulations to Aleksa Sharpe, 2F who passed Level 3 swimming.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Shortt, KC who completed Salamander Level swimming in October.
Congratulations to Isaac Hodder, 1K who completed Level 1 swimming in October.
Congratulations to Kelsey King, KC who attended her first Karate Tournament on October 13 and did an awesome job performing her Ninja Kata.
Congratulations to Emily Butt, KC for completing second year ballet and first year Sparks.
Congratulations to Bailey Mahaney, 4M who completed second year softball this year and is in her fourth year Jazz with Danceworx.
Congratulations to Jenna Mahaney, 1W who completed second year of softball and is in beginner’s hockey.
Monday, October 8, 2012
October 2012 Newsletter
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2012
THANKSGIVING ASSEMBLY
Our Grade 1 and 3 students will host our Thanksgiving Assembly on Friday, October 5. We are collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank.
IMPORTANT DATES
October 8 - 13: Fire Prevention Week
October 23: School Pictures (Individual Shots)
October 24: Class Pictures
November 2: Recycling Blitz
November 27: Term 1 Reports go home
November 28: Parent Visitation
November 26 - 29: Book Fair
December 11 Primary (K - 2) Christmas Concert
December 13: Elementary ( 3 - 5) Christmas Concert
KINDERSTART
On Wednesday, Oct. 3 there will be a meeting for all Kinderstart parents in the school library. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. The first Kinderstart session will be Friday, October 19th.
RECYCLING
Thank you to the Grade 5 students, our Green Team, who volunteered to run our Recycling Program again this year. On Friday, November 2 we are having a
RECYCLING BLITZ!! Gather up all your recyclables from home and bring them to Davis Elementary on Friday morning, November 2. The class with the most recyclables will win a class prize.
Let’s try to make recycling as successful as last year.
VEGETABLE HAMPER FUNDRAISER
A big thank you to all those who supported our Vegetable Hamper Fundraiser this year. We raised
approximately $2200.00 in profit.
VEGETABLE HAMPER WINNERS
Top Sellers: There was a tie for top seller. Both
Ethan Butt, KC and Melissa Goodyear, 1D sold $156.00 worth of hampers each.
Classroom Draws
KC - Mitchell Keough, a.m.; Kelsey King, p.m.
KB - Austin Hiscock, a.m.; Kylie Slade, p.m.
1D - Ty Gavin
1K - Hannah Wrice
1W - Jenna Mahaney
2F - Sarah Priddle
2T - Riley Snow
3M - Jessica Somers
3N - Kailee Earle
4J - Jasmine Crawford
4M - Hayley Power
5C - Kayla Pynn
5Y - Michelle Butt
We look forward to your continued support through the upcoming NorCard Family Fundraiser. This fundraiser was chosen at the request of many parents.
HEAD LICE
On occasion there have been cases of head lice within our local area. Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair around the back of the neck and behind the ears. They lay eggs which become nits. Head lice and nits can be treated with shampoo which can be obtained from the drugstore. Nits, unlike dandruff, stick to the hair and must be removed manually even after using the special shampoo. Head lice can be controlled by examining your child’s head on a regular basis (at least once a week) and especially following social events such as sleep overs or camps. Head lice are spread by head-to-head contact and possibly through sharing of personal items such as combs, brushes, hats, hair bands, headphones, and helmets. Children should be encouraged not to share these items. If our child has head lice, everyone in your household should be checked and if necessary treated. It would be helpful to contact the parents of your child’s close friends, so that they can check their children. Also, please notify the Community Health Nurse for the school/daycare which your child attends. By following these measures, the problem of head lice can be minimized and controlled.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We have been working very hard already this year to follow the Code of Conduct:
BE KIND
BE SAFE
BE PREPARED
TCP HEALTH FOUNDATION TELETHON
We continue to collect pennies/coins for the TCP Telethon. We hope to be a ‘grand giver’ ($500 donation or more); the telethon is Sunday, October 14th .
Keep the coins and pennies rolling in!
FARM DAYS
On Friday, September 21 all students from Grades 1 - 5 travelled to the S. W. Moors Memorial Stadium to take part in Farm Days. Students enjoyed the many new attractions including getting on the ‘Veggie Bus’ and petting farm animals. A great time was had by all. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who were able to join us.
FALL FAIR SPELLING BEE
Congratulations to the following grade 5 participants who took part in the Grade Five Spelling Bee held at the Trinity Conception Fair: Rachel Snow, Chelsea Ngungu, Devon Mullaly, Autumn Griffin-Lambert and Haley Somers and to Noah Green, who placed second!
CURRICULUM NIGHT
It was great to see parents on September 26th
for Curriculum Night. For any parent/guardian who was unable to attend, hand-outs are available from your child’s homeroom teacher.
ALLERGIES
We have students in our school who have SEVERE allergies to Eggs, Fish, Kiwi and all Nuts . Please do not give your children any of these products to bring to school. Please note: Foods that state ‘may contain traces of nuts’ are acceptable and do not pose a health risk to students with peanut allergies. This has been clearly communicated to all schools in Eastern District policies.
Also, our school is now a SCENT FREE
building. We have students with SEVERE allergies
to scents.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE WITH
OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
!
Zachary Wheadon, 5C, October 1
Jacob Drodge, 4J, October 1
Jane Marshall, 2F, October 1
Havana Turnbull, 1D, October 1
Brandi Davies, 4J, October 2
Johanna Robinson, 2F, October 5
Kalen Thomas, 3N, October 6
Jacob Turnbull, 3M, October 6
Reid Deeering, 4M, October 7
Cassidy Klyne, 3M, October 7
Erika Roul, 4J, October 11
Alex Hancock, 3N, October 11
Neveh Howell, KB, October 12
Dakota Gallant, 1D, October 14
Tylor Butt, 3M, October 15
Jessica Wrice, 3M, October 16
Avery Sweeney, KB, October 16
Adrian Green, 3N, October 17
Alyssa Butt, 3M, October 18
Eric King, KB, October 21
Mark Burke, 5C, October 22
Sara Earle, 4M, October 24
Ashley Clarke, 1W, October 24
Larissa Antle, 1K, October 25
Ty Gavin, 1D, October 25
Alyssa Green, KC, October 26
Brandon Barrett, 3M, October 27
Kayden Burgess, KB, October 27
Jordan King, 1K, October 30
Happy belated birthday to Benjamin Clarke, KB, whose birthday was on September 12th.
CALL FOR SKATES/HELMETS
Davis Elementary is asking for donations of skates/helmets to support its skating program this year. Students will be skating monthly, and to help keep costs down for parents of quickly growing children, Davis is providing free skates/helmets to those in need. If you have any skates/helmets to donate to this worthwhile program - including adult sizes (which may be used by larger children) - please drop them by the school any time during the school day. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 596-5012. THANK YOU for helping our children learn to skate! (Please note: Helmets must be CSA approved hockey helmets.)
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The first School Council meeting of the year will be held at the school library on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in serving on Council is encouraged to attend. School Council is made up of teacher, parent and community representatives. We can have a maximum of 13 members including two teacher reps. If less than 13 attend on the 15th , those people will be acclaimed; if more than 13 attend, a school council election will be called and all members of the school community will be invited in to cast their ballot.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Our Breakfast Program started this week for the first time this year. We have a very small number of volunteers - please call our Breakfast Program coordinator, Mrs. Christine Gillespie, if you can help out in any way (596-8496).
CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING
Twenty-six runners went to Pippy Park in St. John’s for a meet and some tried the Blueberry Run in Harbour Grace. We had a number of parents and teachers run/walk in that as well. We look forward to the Harvest Run to take place on October 11th.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Cameron Lilly-Peach, 1D who completed Level 1 swimming lessons Sept. 1, 2012.
Congratulations to Kadyn Coombs, 4J who completed Level 7 swimming in July. Kadyn and his team won the gold medal in the Squirt division at the Harbour Grace Regatta in August and also won the gold at the Portugal Cove Regatta.
Congratulations to Alaina King, 4J who finished her second year and participated in the Art Exhibit at Michelle’s Fine Art Studio in June. Alaina finished second year Brownies and is on to Guides. She spent a week at Burry Heights Camp in July. Alaina has also registered for dance class at Harbour Music.
Congratulations to Susie Butt, 2T who completed Level 2 swimming in August. Susie also received a third place medal in soccer.
Congratulations to Aidan Butt, 3N who advanced to Orange Belt in June.
Congratulations to Shantel Green, 2F who finished her second and final of Sparks. Shantel also finished her
third year of dance lessons with DanceWorx.
Congratulations to Serena Butt, KB who completed first year ballet in May.
Congratulations to Larrissa Antle, 1K who completed Star Fish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter and Salamander swimming lessons during the summer. Larrissa also took part in the soccer program.
Congratulations to Brandon Barrett, 3M who finished first year CLB in June.
Friday, September 14, 2012
September 2012 Newsletter
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2012
WELCOME BACK
!
September arrived very quickly - we hope you all enjoyed your summer holiday. Throughout the year you will receive a school newsletter - usually once per month. Be sure to read the newsletter carefully as it is our way of passing on important information to parents.
ALLERGIES
We have students in our school who have SEVERE allergies to ALL NUTS, PEANUTS, FISH, EGGS & KIWI. Please do not give your child/ren any of these products to bring to school.
CLASS SCHEDULE
8:50 - 9:05 Homeroom Attendance
9:40 - 10:15 Period 2
10:15- 10:50 Period 311:10 - 11:45 Period 4
11:45 - 12:20 Period 5
12:20 - 12:55 Period 6
12:55 - 1:35 Lunch
1:35 - 2:10 Period 7
2:45 - 2:50 Homeroom Attendance
The morning Kindergarten class schedule is
8:50 - 11:40.
The afternoon Kindergarten class schedule is
12:20 - 2:50.
LUNCH SCHEDULE
If you have to drop off a lunch or pick your child up for lunch, please note that the lunch break is from 12:55 - 1:35.
From 12:55 - 1:15 the following classes will be eating their lunch and from 1:15 - 1:35 they will have their playtime.
Grade 1, Mrs. Drodge
Grade 1, Ms. Wells
From 12:55 - 1:15 the following classes will have their playtime and then eat their lunch from 1:15 - 1:35: Grade 2, Mrs. Thoms
Grade 2, Mrs. Fillier
Grade 4, Mrs. Jayne
Grade 4, Mr. McCarthy
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2012- 2013
Sept. 24: District-wide Professional Development Day
October 8: Thanksgiving Day
November 12: Armistice Day
December 21: Last school day prior to Christmas Break.
January 3: School re-opens.
March 28: Last school day prior to Easter Break.
March 29: Good Friday
April 8: School re-opens.
May 20: Victoria Day
June 20: Last school day for students.
June 21: Administration Day
DAVIS ELEMENTARY STAFF 2011- 2012
Mrs. Charlene Grimes, Principal
Mrs. Kathy Bishop, Vice-Principal
Mrs. Maggie Warren, Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Deanne Cleary, Kindergarten
Mrs. Genevieve Barron-Babb, Kindergarten
Mrs. Deanne Joyce-Penney (filling in for Mrs. Babb)
Mrs. Kim Drodge, Grade 1
Mrs. Cindy Kennedy, Grade 1
Ms. Andrea Wells, Grade 1
Mrs. Gayle Fillier, Grade 2
Mrs. Janet Thoms, Grade 2
Ms. Maria Murphy, Grade 3
Mrs. Denise Neil, Grade 3
Mrs. Patricia Jayne, Grade 4
Mr. Paul McCarthy, Grade 4/Technology
Mrs. Suzanne Chafe, Grade 5
Mrs. Brenda Young, Grade 5
Mrs. Iris Carter, Special Education
Ms. Rhonda Whelan, Special Education
Mrs. Yvonne Andersen, Special Education
Ms. Tiffany Drover, Special Education
Mrs. Nancy Mugford-Tuttle, Music
Mrs. Audrey Budgell, Student Assistant
Mrs. Wanda Andrews, Student Assistant
Mrs. Sandra Evely, Student Assistant
Ms. Alison Parsons, Student Assistant
Mr. Dennis Slade, Student Assistant
Mr. Arthur Cole, Caretaker
Mrs. Elizabeth Mercer, Caretaker
Ms. Carol Anne Broomfield, Secretary
MEET THE TEACHER / CURRICULUM NIGHT
We would like to invite all parents/guardians to attend our Curriculum Night scheduled for Wednesday,
September 26 at 7:00 p.m. It is important that all parents attend if at all possible.
TRINITY-CONCEPTION-PLACENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION PENNY DRIVE
Yes, we will be collecting pennies for the annual Health Foundation Drive again this year which will be held on Sunday, October 14th . Please notify Mrs. Hamilton if you are able to help roll pennies. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND PENNIES ALREADY ROLLED IF POSSIBLE.
WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Students and staff wear red on the first Friday of each month to show our appreciation to all the brave men and women in the Canadian Military.
HEALTHY EATING/FRUITY FRIDAYWe are encouraging healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. Please ensure your child brings nutritious snacks and lunches to school. Soft drinks are not permitted.
REMINDERS!
The following forms have been sent home. Please keep an eye out for them and return them as soon as possible. Admission Form; Parent Volunteer Form; Allergy Form, Media Consent Form.
SCHOOL PICTURES
School pictures will be taken on October 23rd and October 24th. Schedules for individual and class pictures will be sent home in October.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
All visitors to the school must check in at the office before proceeding to a classroom. If you are picking your child up for lunch or after school please check in at the office first; it is not necessary to arrive at the school until just before dismissal times. It can be very distracting for students when parents wait outside their classroom for long periods of time. Please note that we now have a buzzer system in place. Doors will be locked each morning at 9:30. After that time all visitors must be buzzed in through the main entrance. This is for the safety and security of all students.
RECYCLING - Last year we had a very successful recycling program at our school. Under the leadership of Mrs. Suzanne Chafe and the Grade 4 & 5 Green Team we raised more funds through recycling that ever before. We hope to have our new Green Team in place very soon. Start saving for our first Recycling Blitz in October. We look forward to your awesome support again this year.
PHYS. ED. REMINDER
Parents are asked to ensure that students remember to wear or bring proper exercise clothing for gym classes. Shorts, track pants, windpants, and sneakers are appropriate and necessary for good hygiene and safety. Please be advised that zipper and slip-on sneakers are potentially hazardous for most Physical Education activities.
NEWSLETTER ITEMS
Every month we celebrate student birthdays through the school PA system and in the monthly newsletter. We also celebrate student achievements in our newsletter - please use the achievement form sent home to notify us of your child’s accomplishments. These are to be returned to your child’s homeroom teacher. Note: Please keep accomplishments short and to the point - we reserve the right to delete unnecessary information.
INDOOR / OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR
To help keep our floors clean, if possible, we recommend that all students have two pairs of footwear - one for inside and one to wear outside.
If you child has black bottomed sneakers, they must be the non-marking type
.
MEDICATION
A reminder that staff members are not permitted to administer medication of any sort to students. Please do not send Tylenol or other medications to school with your child.
STUDENT DROP OFF
Parents/caregivers who drop off and pick up their children are asked to use sidewalks, crosswalks and the paved walkway at all times. This is the safest route for students to enter and exit school grounds. The staff parking lot is not a safe route for students; only staff vehicles are permitted on the parking lot.
ENTRANCES
Students and parents are asked to be diligent in using the appropriate entrances to avoid congestion.
Corridor 1 Entrance
Grade 2 Thoms
Main Entrance
Corridor 2 Entrance
Grade 1 Drodge
Grade 1 Wells
Grade 2 Fillier
Grade 3 Murphy
Grade 4 Jayne
Grade 4 McCarthy
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL STUDENTS WHOSE BIRTHDAYS ARE IN SEPTEMBER.Maxine Butt, 4J, Sept. 2
Maleah Durnford, KB, Sept. 2
Rebecca Whelan, 5C, Sept. 5
Owen Boyd, 3M, Sept. 8
Hunter Squibb, 3M, Sept. 9
Matthew Butt, 4J, Sept. 10
Tanner Clarke, 1W, Sept. 13
Chelsea Hyde, 3M, Sept. 14
Kelsey King, KC, Sept. 14
Brooke Piercey, 5Y, Sept. 17
Noah Gillingham, KC, Sept. 17
Carter Nicholson, 5Y, Sept. 18
Mckenna Swain, 4M, Sept. 18
Luke Hogan, 4M, Sept. 19
Marcus O’Leary, 2T, Sept. 19
Kayson Brake, 1K, Sept. 19
Christopher Snow, KC, Sept. 19
Denicka Baker, 5Y, Sept. 20
Amber Walsh, 2T, Sept. 22
Marc Ash, KC, Sept. 23
Morgan Jordan, 1D, Sept. 24
Zoey Wrice, KB, Sept. 25
Owen Harvey, 4J, Sept. 27
Kailee Earle, 3N, Sept. 27
Jasmine Crawford, 4J, Sept. 28
Brady Rodgers, 3M, Sept. 28
Logan Gallant, 4J, Sept. 29
HARBOUR BREEZE CATERING
Harbour Breeze would like to welcome you back. When ordering please write the order on the outside of an envelope AND ENCLOSE CORRECT CHANGE.
If using a baggie and slip of paper, please use paper that is big enough not to get misplaced. Make sure to include the child’s full name, grade and teacher’s name. If your child has ordered lunch and will be leaving school for any reason please notify the kitchen staff so arrangements can be made to get your meal on another day. In case of school closure please reorder your child’s lunch. Meals may be ordered daily or weekly.
Students who purchase lunch from Harbour Breeze will have their names entered into a draw. The prize will be
free daily special for a week. Draws will take place on Fridays.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Student achievements will be published in our next newsletter.
Monday, June 4, 2012
June 2012 Newsletter
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2012
YEAR-END SCHEDULE
The end of another school year is fast approaching. We are now finalizing dates and schedules. The last week of school will go as follows:
Monday
June 18
|
Regular School Day for Grades K-5
|
Tuesday
June 19
|
Regular School Day for Grades K- 5
|
Wednesday
June 20
|
K - 5 YEAR-END ASSEMBLY
For students only!
Wednesday is a full day of school
for Grade 1 - 5 students.
All Kindergarten students attend
school in the afternoon.
|
Thursday
June 21
|
THIS IS THE LAST DAY STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL.
Grade 1 - 5 students attend school
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All Kindergarten students will attend school from 9:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Students will be eating lunch at school from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m.
|
Friday
June 22
|
Administration Day
|
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION
Our Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Thursday, June 7th starting at 7:00 p.m.
RECYCLING
T hank you to the Grade 5 students and Mrs. Chafe, our ‘Green Team’, who went above and beyond this year with our Recycling Program. Grade 5 students are enjoying a ‘Free’ field trip to Bell Island as a thank you for all their hard work with recycling.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The Breakfast Program will conclude on Friday, June 15th .
At this time we would like to sincerely thank all parents, grandparents, community groups, businesses and friends who have volunteered for the program this year. Special thanks to Mrs. Christine Gillespie for coordinating and organizing a very busy Breakfast Program.
HARBOUR BREEZE CATERING
CAFETERIA AND CANTEEN SERVICES
Harbour Breeze Catering will conclude their service at our school on Friday, June 15, 2012. Students will be required to bring their recess snacks and lunch from home for the last week of school.
LIBRARY BOOKS
Any students with library books belonging to the school are reminded to return them as soon as possible so that all bookkeeping may be clued up.
GRADE 5 YEAR-END SOCIAL
This year’s Grade 5 farewell will take place on Tuesday, June 19th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FOR 2012 - 2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Placement for next year will be done on the basis of student needs, academic and social factors, as well as class numbers. Please do not make special requests for class placement for your child. It is not fair to show preferential treatment for some students over others. Every consideration will be taken when placing your child to best serve their needs.
SPORTS DAY
Our annual Sports Day will be held this year on Friday, June 15th for all students (Kindergarten to Grade 5). Sports Day will go ahead, rain or shine; if the weather is bad, it will take place inside.
ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
WILL ATTEND THE MORNING SESSION
AND WILL RETURN HOME AT 11:40 A.M.
SPORTS DAY SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m. - Events Begin
11:00 a.m. - Recess Break
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
Students are to be dressed appropriately for outdoor physical activities. (Wear a hat and be sure to have sunblock on.) Students are required to bring a recess snack and their own drinks for the entire day (no cans of pop). Juice and water are recommended for best hydration during physical activity. Hot dogs (provided by the school) will be barbequed on site for lunch. If your child will not eat hot dogs please ensure he/she brings their own picnic lunch.
BACKPACKS AND WATER BOTTLES SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED
WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME
To make this event possible and run smoothly, we need at least 30 volunteers! If you can volunteer please complete and return the slip your child brings home and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Our final Family Fun event of the year, ‘Family Fun Day’, is on Saturday, June 16th from 2:00 to 4:00. Students and their families are invited to come along for an afternoon of fun! The cost is $5.00 per family. There will be a Jumping Castle, Dunk Tank, and many more fun activities! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS
DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
Morgan Bishop, 2F, June 4
Gavin Snow, KB, June 4
Emma Moores, 2F, June 8
Aleksa Sharpe, 1K, June 10
Siobhan Butt, KC, June 10
Nicholas Earle, 5Y, June 12
Julia Young, 5C, June 14
Matthew Slade, 3M, June 14
Hayden Wareham, KB, June 14
Zachary Murray, 4J, June 16
Matthew King, 3M, June 17
Philip Seely, 1K, June 17
Chloe McNamara, KC, June 18
Reanna Carpenter, 3M, June 19
Caitlynn Green, 5C, June 21
Kayla Pynn, 4J, June 22
Jenna Mahaney, KB, June 22
Sarah Priddle, 1D, June 24
Abigail Squires, 4J, June 25
Emily Cooper, 1K, June 25
Trista Emberley, 3N, June 26
Noah Hurley, KB, June 26
Brandon Kelly, 5C, June 28
Brittany Kelly, 5C, June 28
Chelsea Ngungu, 4M, June 28
Evan Hulan, KB, June 29
Shantel Green, 1K, July 1
Maxwell Piercey, KC, July 1
Kaylee Davis, 5C, July 3
Marissa Brake, 5Y, July 4
Riley Green, 3M, July 6
Cameron Lilly-Peach, KB, July 6
Brandon Turnbull, 4M, July 7
Noah Green, 4J, July 8
Jessica Somers, 2T, July 8
Samantha Layman, KC, July 8
Alannah George, 1K, July 9
Destiny Butt, 5C, July 11
Benjamin Moriarty, KB, July 11
Keearah Antle, 1D, July 15
Aaron Phillips, KC, July 15
Ciara O’Keefe, 1D, July 18
Rebecca Lockyer, KB, July 18
Kyle Short, 3N, July 19
Alexander Gillespie, 2T, July 19
Ethan King, KC, July 19
Sara Young, 2T, July 22
William Emberley, 5Y, July 24
Devon Mullaly, 4J, July 24
Jillian Pilgrim, 4M, July 24
Zachary Earle, 1D, July 24
Jaycee Howell, 4J, July 25
Rylan Durnford, 1K, July 25
Erin Baker, 3N, July 26
Dalton Squires, 1D, July 26
Allison Cleary, 5Y, July 28
Cameron King, 5Y, July 29
Jonah Lyall, 2F, July 29
Evan Murray, 2F, July 31
Cameron Baker, 2T, August 5
Logan Clarke, 4J, August 7
Hailee Ezekiel, 1D, August 9
Patrick Donnelly, 5Y, August 11
Benjamin Tuck, 4J, August 11
Aidan Butt, 2F, August 11
Riley Snow, 1D, August 11
Lacey Marshall, 5C, August 15
Amanda Chen, 3M, August 15
Chloe-Ann Penney, 1D, August 15
Julia Short, 1D, August 16
Rileigh Lewis, 5C, August 17
Rachel Sweeney, KB, August 17
Nicholas Nowak, 3N, August 18
Megan Pike, 3M, August 18
Emma Mercer, 2T, August 21
Nicholas Galway, 5C, August 26
Destany Deering, KC, August 26
Lauren Shepherd, 5C, August 28
Cahley Warren, 4J, August 28
Andrea Hulan, 3M, August 29
Emma Keats, 3M, August 29
Joshua Tibbo, 1D, August 30
GOLF ANYONE?
The Grade 2 - 5 students took part in a ‘Golf in Schools’ program at the end of May. The program is offered by the NL Golf Association and Mr. Jim Stick was the instructor. Students and teachers learned and practiced the chip shot and drive. Using special golf balls and grass for inside, the students had a real taste of the great sport of golf.
CUPIDS MUSEUM - STAMP DESIGN CONTEST
Congratulations to Samantha Mutrey-Swain, 4J who was presented with a medal and prizes on Friday, May 12 for her winning design. Samantha won third place in the Junior Division in this contest. Well done!
SPEAK OFF
All Grade 4 and 5 students took part in a school-level speak off on Friday, May 11. Students worked very hard and were well prepared to present to their classmates and to the Grade Threes.
Congratulations to all Grade Fours and Fives for their hard work and especially to:
Cameron King - First Place
Katie Haire - Second Place
Lauren Shepherd - Third Place
Honourable Mention:
Ally Cleary Mark Burke
Emily Doucette Daniel Hynes
Kaylee Davis Cahley Warren
Brooke Piercey Jacob Griffin
Rachel Snow
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following Cee Bees Minor Hockey players for their awards:
Under 12 Girls: Ally Cleary, 5Y - Most Sportsminded
Atom B: Devon Barrett, 4M - Most Sportsminded
Ally Cleary, 5Y - Most Improved
Atom C: Brittany Kelly, 5C - Most Sportsminded
Congratulations to Isaac Sharpe, KC who has finished first year Squirt in Cee Bees Minor hockey. On April 25, 2012 he received his level 1 swimming badge and is currently in level 2 swimming lessons. Isaac is also taking piano and guitar lessons.
Congratulations to Rachel Snow, 4M who became a member of the Amazinkin Symphonic Storytellers and performed her first acting role as Peg in Peg and the Whale this past winter. She advanced from Brownies to Girl Guides this year and has completed many badges with the guiding program. Rachel is currently working on Level 9 in the Red Cross Swim Kids program. Rachel had a very productive year with her Youth Arts & Craft classes and now she is looking forward to her work being displayed at Michelle’s Fine Art & Studio art show. Rachel successfully completed the Grade One Royal Conservatory exam in piano. She thoroughly enjoyed her extracurricular activities at school this past year ... cross country running, violin and flute lessons and the after school sports program.
Congratulations to Tanner Clarke, KC for completing his first year of C.L.B. and receiving a number of badges as well.
Congratulations to Logan Clarke, 4J for completing his fifth year of C.L.B. and receiving his 5 year service medal, Y.T.C. merit pin and several badges.
WELL DONE STUDENTS!!
We would like to wish all our students
and their families
a very happy, fun-filled and safe
summer vacation!
We would like to wish all our students
and their families
a very happy, fun-filled and safe
summer vacation!
DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2012
YEAR-END SCHEDULE
The end of another school year is fast approaching. We are now finalizing dates and schedules. The last week of school will go as follows:
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Monday
June 18
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Regular School Day for Grades K-5
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Tuesday
June 19
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Regular School Day for Grades K- 5
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Wednesday
June 20
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K - 5 YEAR-END ASSEMBLY
For students only!
Wednesday is a full day of school
for Grade 1 - 5 students.
All Kindergarten students attend
school in the afternoon.
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Thursday
June 21
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THIS IS THE LAST DAY STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL.
Grade 1 - 5 students attend school
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All Kindergarten students will attend school from 9:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Students will be eating lunch at school from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m.
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Friday
June 22
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Administration Day
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KINDERGARTEN GRADUATIONOur Kindergarten Graduation will take place on Thursday, June 7th starting at 7:00 p.m.
RECYCLING
Thank you to the Grade 5 students and Mrs. Chafe, our ‘Green Team’, who went above and beyond this year with our Recycling Program. Grade 5 students are enjoying a ‘Free’ field trip to Bell Island as a thank you for all their hard work with recycling.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
The Breakfast Program will conclude on Friday, June 15th .
At this time we would like to sincerely thank all parents, grandparents, community groups, businesses and friends who have volunteered for the program this year. Special thanks to Mrs. Christine Gillespie for coordinating and organizing a very busy Breakfast Program.
HARBOUR BREEZE CATERING
CAFETERIA AND CANTEEN SERVICES
Harbour Breeze Catering will conclude their service at our school on Friday, June 15, 2012. Students will be required to bring their recess snacks and lunch from home for the last week of school.
LIBRARY BOOKS
Any students with library books belonging to the school are reminded to return them as soon as possible so that all bookkeeping may be clued up.
GRADE 5 YEAR-END SOCIAL
This year’s Grade 5 farewell will take place on Tuesday, June 19th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
STUDENT PLACEMENT FOR 2012 - 2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Placement for next year will be done on the basis of student needs, academic and social factors, as well as class numbers. Please do not make special requests for class placement for your child. It is not fair to show preferential treatment for some students over others. Every consideration will be taken when placing your child to best serve their needs.
SPORTS DAY
Our annual Sports Day will be held this year on Friday, June 15th for all students (Kindergarten to Grade 5). Sports Day will go ahead, rain or shine; if the weather is bad, it will take place inside.
ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
WILL ATTEND THE MORNING SESSION
AND WILL RETURN HOME AT 11:40 A.M.
SPORTS DAY SCHEDULE
9:30 a.m. - Events Begin
11:00 a.m. - Recess Break
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
Students are to be dressed appropriately for outdoor physical activities. (Wear a hat and be sure to have sunblock on.) Students are required to bring a recess snack and their own drinks for the entire day (no cans of pop). Juice and water are recommended for best hydration during physical activity. Hot dogs (provided by the school) will be barbequed on site for lunch. If your child will not eat hot dogs please ensure he/she brings their own picnic lunch.
BACKPACKS AND WATER BOTTLES SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED
WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME
To make this event possible and run smoothly, we need at least 30 volunteers! If you can volunteer please complete and return the slip your child brings home and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Our final Family Fun event of the year, ‘Family Fun Day’, is on Saturday, June 16th from 2:00 to 4:00. Students and their families are invited to come along for an afternoon of fun! The cost is $5.00 per family. There will be a Jumping Castle, Dunk Tank, and many more fun activities! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHO WILL BE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS
DURING JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
Morgan Bishop, 2F, June 4
Gavin Snow, KB, June 4
Emma Moores, 2F, June 8
Aleksa Sharpe, 1K, June 10
Siobhan Butt, KC, June 10
Nicholas Earle, 5Y, June 12
Julia Young, 5C, June 14
Matthew Slade, 3M, June 14
Hayden Wareham, KB, June 14
Zachary Murray, 4J, June 16
Matthew King, 3M, June 17
Philip Seely, 1K, June 17
Chloe McNamara, KC, June 18
Reanna Carpenter, 3M, June 19
Caitlynn Green, 5C, June 21
Kayla Pynn, 4J, June 22
Jenna Mahaney, KB, June 22
Sarah Priddle, 1D, June 24
Abigail Squires, 4J, June 25
Emily Cooper, 1K, June 25Trista Emberley, 3N, June 26
Noah Hurley, KB, June 26
Brandon Kelly, 5C, June 28
Brittany Kelly, 5C, June 28
Chelsea Ngungu, 4M, June 28
Evan Hulan, KB, June 29
Shantel Green, 1K, July 1
Maxwell Piercey, KC, July 1
Kaylee Davis, 5C, July 3
Marissa Brake, 5Y, July 4
Riley Green, 3M, July 6
Cameron Lilly-Peach, KB, July 6
Brandon Turnbull, 4M, July 7
Noah Green, 4J, July 8
Jessica Somers, 2T, July 8
Samantha Layman, KC, July 8 Alannah George, 1K, July 9
Destiny Butt, 5C, July 11
Benjamin Moriarty, KB, July 11
Keearah Antle, 1D, July 15
Aaron Phillips, KC, July 15
Ciara O’Keefe, 1D, July 18
Rebecca Lockyer, KB, July 18Kyle Short, 3N, July 19
Alexander Gillespie, 2T, July 19
Ethan King, KC, July 19
Sara Young, 2T, July 22
William Emberley, 5Y, July 24
Devon Mullaly, 4J, July 24
Jillian Pilgrim, 4M, July 24
Zachary Earle, 1D, July 24
Jaycee Howell, 4J, July 25
Rylan Durnford, 1K, July 25
Erin Baker, 3N, July 26
Dalton Squires, 1D, July 26
Allison Cleary, 5Y, July 28
Cameron King, 5Y, July 29
Jonah Lyall, 2F, July 29
Evan Murray, 2F, July 31
Cameron Baker, 2T, August 5
Logan Clarke, 4J, August 7
Hailee Ezekiel, 1D, August 9
Patrick Donnelly, 5Y, August 11
Benjamin Tuck, 4J, August 11
Aidan Butt, 2F, August 11
Riley Snow, 1D, August 11
Lacey Marshall, 5C, August 15
Amanda Chen, 3M, August 15
Chloe-Ann Penney, 1D, August 15
Julia Short, 1D, August 16
Rileigh Lewis, 5C, August 17
Rachel Sweeney, KB, August 17
Nicholas Nowak, 3N, August 18
Megan Pike, 3M, August 18
Emma Mercer, 2T, August 21
Nicholas Galway, 5C, August 26
Destany Deering, KC, August 26
Lauren Shepherd, 5C, August 28
Cahley Warren, 4J, August 28
Andrea Hulan, 3M, August 29
Emma Keats, 3M, August 29
Joshua Tibbo, 1D, August 30
GOLF ANYONE?
The Grade 2 - 5 students took part in a ‘Golf in Schools’ program at the end of May. The program is offered by the NL Golf Association and Mr. Jim Stick was the instructor. Students and teachers learned and practiced the chip shot and drive. Using special golf balls and grass for inside, the students had a real taste of the great sport of golf.
CUPIDS MUSEUM - STAMP DESIGN CONTEST
Congratulations to Samantha Mutrey-Swain, 4J who was presented with a medal and prizes on Friday, May 12 for her winning design. Samantha won third place in the Junior Division in this contest. Well done!
SPEAK OFF
All Grade 4 and 5 students took part in a school-level speak off on Friday, May 11. Students worked very hard and were well prepared to present to their classmates and to the Grade Threes.
Congratulations to all Grade Fours and Fives for their hard work and especially to:
Cameron King - First Place
Katie Haire - Second Place
Lauren Shepherd - Third Place
Honourable Mention:
Ally Cleary Mark Burke
Emily Doucette Daniel Hynes
Kaylee Davis Cahley Warren
Brooke Piercey Jacob Griffin
Rachel Snow
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to the following Cee Bees Minor Hockey players for their awards:
Under 12 Girls: Ally Cleary, 5Y - Most Sportsminded
Atom B: Devon Barrett, 4M - Most Sportsminded
Ally Cleary, 5Y - Most Improved
Atom C: Brittany Kelly, 5C - Most Sportsminded
Congratulations to Isaac Sharpe, KC who has finished first year Squirt in Cee Bees Minor hockey. On April 25, 2012 he received his level 1 swimming badge and is currently in level 2 swimming lessons. Isaac is also taking piano and guitar lessons.
Congratulations to Rachel Snow, 4M who became a member of the Amazinkin Symphonic Storytellers and performed her first acting role as Peg in Peg and the Whale this past winter. She advanced from Brownies to Girl Guides this year and has completed many badges with the guiding program. Rachel is currently working on Level 9 in the Red Cross Swim Kids program. Rachel had a very productive year with her Youth Arts & Craft classes and now she is looking forward to her work being displayed at Michelle’s Fine Art & Studio art show. Rachel successfully completed the Grade One Royal Conservatory exam in piano. She thoroughly enjoyed her extracurricular activities at school this past year ... cross country running, violin and flute lessons and the after school sports program.
Congratulations to Tanner Clarke, KC for completing his first year of C.L.B. and receiving a number of badges as well.
Congratulations to Logan Clarke, 4J for completing his fifth year of C.L.B. and receiving his 5 year service medal, Y.T.C. merit pin and several badges.
WELL DONE STUDENTS!!
We would like to wish all our students
and their families
a very happy, fun-filled and safe
summer vacation!
We would like to wish all our students
and their families
a very happy, fun-filled and safe
summer vacation!
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