November 2012 Newsletter

DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2012

　

　

REMEMBRANCE DAY

"LEST WE FORGET" -

There will not be any classes

for students on Monday, November 12^th .

　


REMEMBRANCE DAY ASSEMBLIES


There will be two Remembrance Day assemblies on Thursday, November 8^th. 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 27^th . Parent-Teacher interviews will take place on Wednesday, November 28^th.

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 remove all bottle caps - they will no longer accept containers with caps.
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.
Principal: Charlene Grimes
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.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　







　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　





　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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 19^th.

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 14^th .

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 26^th

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 15^th 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 15^th , 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 11^th.

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 Maxine Butt, 4J who received a third place medal in soccer in August.

 

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 Travis Butt, 2F who completed second year softball.

 

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.

　

　

　

 

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

9:05 - 9:40 Period 1
9:40 - 10:15 Period 2
10:15- 10:50 Period 3


10:50 - 11:10 Recess
11:10 - 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
2:10 - 2:45 Period 8
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, Mrs. Kennedy
Grade 1, Ms. Wells
Grade 3, Ms. Murphy
Grade 3, Mrs. Neil Grade 5, Mrs. Chafe

Grade 5 Mrs. Young

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 14^th . 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 FRIDAY

We 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 23^rd and October 24^th. 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 5 Chafe Grade 5 Young
Grade 2 Thoms

Main Entrance
Kindergarten


Corridor 2 Entrance
Grade 1 Kennedy
Grade 1 Drodge
Grade 1 Wells
Grade 2 Fillier
Grade 3 Murphy
Grade 3 Neil
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

Abigail Dalton, 1W, Sept. 4
Rebecca Whelan, 5C, Sept. 5

Owen Boyd, 3M, Sept. 8
Christian Sheppard, 3N, 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.

　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　





　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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 7^th 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 15^th .

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 19^th 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 15^th 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 16^th 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:

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 7^th 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 15^th .

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 19^th 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 15^th 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 16^th 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!