DAVIS HILL COMMUNITY UPDATE
February 4, 2018
This is a brief 'SUPERBOWL SUNDAY' version of the update! Enjoy the game and the time with friends and family. We are fortunate to have had so many of these 'super' opportunities over the years. Go Pats!
Have a great week everyone!
Kindly,
Jay C. Norton, Principal
*Don't forget to read through the entire update... there are always more dates in the Upcoming Events Section. If you have any questions/ concerns- please don't hesitate to contact me/ the office.
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK
We are excited to continue our Davis Hill tradition of supporting the Wachusett Food Pantry and helping our neighbors who might need an extra bag or two of groceries to get by. Your monthly generosity makes a HUGE difference! Davis Hill is one of the largest contributors to our local food pantry (see www.wachusettfoodpantry.org for more information)! The 'suggestions' on this list are JUST THAT-- suggestions. We will happily take any non-perishable, non-expired items. Collections are held the first Wednesday of each month (except for Jan.) from 8:45-9 am. (A bin will be left in the lobby for afternoon Kindergarten students and will remain in the lobby until Thursday for students who many have forgotten their donations that day).
February Theme: NEON/Sparkle Day/ Shine and sparkle
February Suggestion: Brrrr....Soup's on! Soups, stews, and canned meats and beans
*Dressing up is optional and should honor the school's dress code policy in regards to modesty and safety.
THURSDAY MEETINGS!
Meeting 1
What: SIMCO
When: 2/7 @4:00-4:45
Where: Community Room
Meeting 2
What: 5TH GRADE YEARBOOK MEETING
When: 2/7 @5:00-5:40
Where: Community Room
For: Parents of 5th Grade Students who are looking to be involved.
Meeting 3
What: ECOLOGY SCHOOL MEETING FOR NEXT FALL
When: 2/7 @5:45-6:30
Where: Community Room
Description: This will be a meeting to discuss next year's planned trip to the Ecology School. This meeting is for parents of current 4TH GRADE STUDENTS. There are some changes coming up, so this is an important meeting to attend. We will be having a representative from the Ecology School attend our meeting so please save the date!
Meeting 4
What: PTA Meeting
When: 2/7 @6:30
Where: Community Room
For: All PTA Members and anyone interested in learning more! Child care available.
VALENTINE’S DAY NOTE/ REMINDER FOOD POLICY
With Valentine’s Day approaching, I want to remind everyone about School Committee Policy 6619 Life Threatening Allergies, which was approved by the School Committee in August of 2015. This policy states that, “In response to the presence of food-based allergies, parents/guardians may not send outside food/candy/drink to share in the classroom. As part of a District-wide initiative to discourage the use of food as a reward, both teachers and parents/guardians are encouraged to recognize and celebrate students by methods that do not involve food. For this same reason, any projects or classroom activities should also avoid the use of food items”.
If your child’s class is exchanging Valentines, we ask that you strictly adhere to this policy. This is a school-wide rule and no Valentines that have a food ‘treat’ will be exchanged in the classroom. Your child’s teacher may have additional requests/ instructions if their classroom is exchanging this year (Please contact your child's teacher regarding their specific plans for the occasion).
REPORT CARDS
PARENT/ COMMUNITY INFORMATION
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Please visit the link below for more information on the registration process.
2/6-Food Pantry Donation Day
2/7-SIMCO (4:00/ Community Room)
2/7-5th Grade Yearbook Meeting (5:00-5:40/ Community Room)
2/7-4th Grade Parent Meeting Regarding Ecology School Trip (5:45PM/ Community Room)
2/7-PTA Meeting (6:30/ Community Room)
2/18-2/22-Winter Vacation
2/25-Welcome Back!
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
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