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:
|
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 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!
