April - May 2013 Newsletter

                                                     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.
























   









  
  
















   









 

 
  
  
   


































  

  








  

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 6: K and Grade 1 Skating
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.

100^th DAY OF SCHOOL

As part of the Kindergarten Math Program, students count the days of school and celebrate the 100^th 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 6^th.

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
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Sincere thanks to all the parents who did so much to make Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week so enjoyable.

Your kindness is very much appreciated.

　

　

　

　

　



　







　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　



　

　

　





　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　



　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

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.