Davidson Family Newsletter
March 2023




Culture Night - March 2nd @ 5:30pm
Join us for a night of fun, interactive experiences, performances and sampling foods/snacks from various countries. We hope to see you all!

Kindergarten Round-Up - April 6th @ 5:30
If you have a student turning 5 years old before July 31st, come visit Davidson, sign up for a kindergarten screening, meet our kindergarten teachers, tour the school, hop onto a bus and get your questions answered by our staff. PTA & Girl Scouts will have tables with information as well.

Free Preschool Developmental Screenings
For more information about NKC Schools Early Education Programs and/or to begin the free developmental screening process, scan the QR code below or visit http://www.nkcschools.org/screenings.

PTA

PTA General Meeting
Tuesday, March 14th, 6pm
5100 North Highland Avenue
Kansas City, MO
All meetings are held in the makerspace.

5th Grade Celebration
If you are a 5th grade parent and would like to help plan and supervise a 5th grade dance experience, please reach out to the office or directly to Mrs. Stauch via andrea.stauch@nkcschools.org. Mikie Meisberger in leading the planning and logistics in providing our 5th graders with a fun send off to middle school. She would love all the help and support available.


We strongly encourage all of our families to complete a Free/Reduced Lunch Application. Parents/Guardians are responsible for all breakfast and lunch costs incurred prior to being notified of the results of the application. Click on the hyperlink above to access the online application which can be completed via a computer or cell phone.

My Payments Plus
We strongly encourage all of our families to prepay for all meals and a la carte snack purchases online. Online payments may be made at any time for a student's account. Payments can be made at mypaymentsplus.com.
Snack Prices (2022-23 School Year)
Prices vary on a la carte menu. Please visit the below link for more information.
Birthday Treats



VersaTrans My Stop allows families to track their students' bus location and arrival times, as well as receive updates on any delays. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices.
- You will use your students lunch number as the Username and Password
- Bus information can also be found in your PowerSchool Parent Portal
Apple Devices
https://www.nkcschools.org/cms/lib/MO49000025/Centricity/Domain/153/Using%20Versatrans%20My%20Stop%20-%20iOS.pdfAndroid Devices
My Stop FAQ's
See Frequently Asked Questions, directions and more at https://www.nkcschools.org/cms/lib/MO49000025/Centricity/Domain/153/Using%20My%20Stop%20FAQ.pdf
Transportation Changes
Please avoid transportation changes as much as possible. If necessary, please call the office by 3:00PM. Our priority is that children get home safely. Frequent changes make it challenging and can cause anxiety and confusion with our students.
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Upcoming Events
Feb.27th - March 3rd Read Across America Week & Scholastic Book Fair
Feb. 28th - Art & Ukele Club
March 2nd - Late Start & Culture Night
March 7th - Art & Ukele Club
March 8th - Major Saver Kickoff
March 9th - Late Start
March 14th - Art & Ukele Club
March 16th - Late Start
March 20th - 24th Spring Break
March 29th - Diversity Council
March 30th - Late Start & S'more Encore Night
April 6th - Late Start & Kindergarten Round Up
April 7th - Classroom/Spring Pictures
April 13th - NO Late Start