DAVIS HILL COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE
March 26, 2018
I hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend. Hoping that we can build on our momentum of having a full five days of school last week.
*Don't forget to read through the entire update... there are always more dates in the Upcoming Events Section. If any questions/ concerns- please don't hesitate to contact me/ the office.
Enjoy the week everyone!
Kindly,
Jay C. Norton, Principal
Highlighted Events/ Information for the Week!
5th Grade Girls' Night
Thank you to the Davis Hill PTA for sponsoring this year's Boys and Girls Nights! Boys and Girls Nights are scheduled for 5th Grade students and their parent(s)/ guardian(s). The discussion is centered on adolescence.
-5th Grade Girls Night will be held on March 26 from 7:00-8:00. The speaker will be Phyllis Shea.
Mountview Parent Orientation
Parent Orientation for our current 5th grade parents at Mountview Middle School on Tuesday, March 27th at 6:30PM.
Early Release on Thursday, March 29th (12:20 Dismissal)
HALF-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Thursday, March 29th is a half-day for Davis Hill Students. All Davis Hill Teachers will be taking part in building based Professional Development focused on: Strategic Planning/ Priority Standards and Effective Instruction.
Please note the following:
-Dismissal will be at 12:20 for all students (Including AM kindergarten).
-There is no Holden Recreational Department After School Program on Thursday.
-For students who typically attend the After School Program, I do request that parents send a note in with their child confirming their dismissal plans for the half-day. This is incredibly helpful for the teachers/ office staff and reduces our need to make phone calls verifying dismissal plans. Students who typically attend the After School Program will be sent home according to their assignment in PowerSchool if no notification is received.
-Notes should also be sent in for any students who will have a change to their typical dismissal routine for Thursday.
-AM Kindergarten students will be dismissed with all students and go home at 12:20. If you have a question regarding dismissal for your AM Kindergarten child, please contact your child’s teacher and/ or write a note regarding the dismissal routine for Thursday.
*NOTE
The WRSD and Davis Hill will be serving lunch on half-days this school year. Please see the lunch menu link on our website if you are interested in purchasing lunch on these days. All students (whether buying lunch or not) will be provided a time to eat in the cafeteria on half-days.
PTA BOARD For 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
It will soon be time to determine the PTA Board members for next year. If anyone is interested in becoming a part of the Board, or would like to find out more, please email davishillpta@gmail.com.
Thank You!
DAVIS HILL PTA NIGHT AT THE RAILERS
There will be a final Railers event for this year. The game will be held on Sunday, April 8th at 3:05. It will be the last game of the season. Deadline to purchase tickets will be March 31st and tickets will be given out the first week in April. Please order tickets through the link below.
Link: MCAS Schedule
This year our students will be taking the MCAS on the computer. This is a change for our students as we have historically completed MCAS testing using paper/ pencil materials. As is true with any change, there will be some challenges associated with our transition to the computer based platform. As a staff, we will be working together to support our students through this change.
For more information on MCAS, please see the link from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
PARENT CORNER- GROWTH MINDSET THINKING
Sharing a few videos for those interested in the concept of Growth Mindset.
UPCOMING EVENTS
5th Grade Girl's Night
Thank you to the Davis Hill PTA for sponsoring this year's Boys and Girls Nights! Boys and Girls Nights are scheduled for 5th Grade students and their parent(s)/ guardian(s). The discussion is centered on adolescence.
-5th Grade Girls Night will be held on March 26 from 7:00-8:00. The speaker will be Phyllis Shea.
Monday, Mar 26, 2018, 07:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
5th Grade PARENT ORIENTATION at Mountview Middle School
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018, 06:30 PM
Mountview Middle School, Shrewsbury Street, Holden, MA, USA
Professional Development Day (12:20 Dismissal for Students)
Thursday, Mar 29, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Student Council Spirit Wear Day
Friday, Mar 30, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Quarter 3 Ends
Monday, Apr 2, 2018, 04:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
MCAS- Grade 3 ELA
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
MCAS- Grade 3 ELA
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Food Pantry Donation Day
Our next PTA Wachusett Food Pantry Donation Day is this Wednesday, April 4th. Your contributions are HIGHLY APPRECIATED!
Theme: Dress FOOLish.. goofy, nerdy, silly, inside out...have fun!
Donation Ideas: April Fuel: Whatever says 'fuel' to you... tuna, nuts, canned veggies, TANG... you decide!
*The suggestions on this list are just that... Suggestions. We will happily take any non-perishable, non-expired items. Dressing up is always optional and should honor the school's dress code policy in regards to modesty and safety.
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
School Store
Friday, Apr 6, 2018, 11:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Art and Science Night
Friday, Apr 6, 2018, 05:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Report Cards Available (PowerSchool Parent Portal)
Monday, Apr 9, 2018, 04:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
MCAS- Grade 5 ELA
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
MCAS- Grade 5 ELA
Wednesday, Apr 11, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
SIMCO Meeting
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018, 04:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
PTA Meeting
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018, 06:30 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
April Vacation
Monday, Apr 16, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Davis Hill Elementary School
Email: jay_norton@wrsd.net
Website: http://www.wrsd.net/davishill/
Location: 80 Jamieson Road, Holden, MA 01520, United States
Phone: 508-829-1754
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisHillDragons/
Twitter: @DHPrincipal