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.
