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.
