KDE Weekly Newsletter
This Week at Davidson (October 2nd - October 6th)
KDE Student Council Officers Elected
We have officers! On Tuesday, October 3rd, candidates gave speeches and students in 3rd - 5th grades voted for each officer position. 24 students ran for the five officer positions. We are so proud of each student that participated in the student council process. Good work! Congratulations to the 2017-2018 KDE Student Council Officers: Zachary Herrmann (President), Riley Justice (Vice President), Claire Pittman (Secretary), Lily Nagle (Treasurer) and Daniel Kalu (Publicity).
Katie the Bus Visits Kinder and 1st Grade Students
Arrival To School
We ask that students arrive to campus between 8:00 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. Because there is no adult supervision before 8:00 a.m. students may not arrive before that time. The morning car rider drop off is one lane, please do not go around cars in front of you to drop off. If you need to come into the building during arrival please use the crosswalk where a staff member will stop traffic for you to safely cross with your child. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work together to ensure the safety of our Dragons.
Katy ISD Education Foundation Harvey Relief Fundraiser
Any donation you can make regardless of size will help us help our Katy ISD family. Please share this opportunity on social media and email to help spread the word.
Donate and share today! http://tinyurl.com/katyisdfamilies
KDE School Yearbook on Sale Now!
PTA Box Tops Collection a Success
The Box Tops campaign was held Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 6th. Thank you for clipping and sending in those Box Tops. The class with the most Box Tops turned in will win a prize! Stay tuned to find out which class is the winner.
Information from the GT Department
GT Information for 1st -4th Grade Students
Parents interested in screening students in Grades 1-4 for Gifted and Talented services need to complete and return an Elementary GT Parent Checklist by December 6th. NO late forms will be accepted. Screening takes place throughout the Spring Semester. Decision letters will be mailed on May 25th. A parent GT Awareness meeting will take place November 14th from 7-9 pm at the Merrell Center in rooms 1200 & 1230. For more information and to print an Elementary GT Parent Checklist please visit www.kdechallenge.org/screening. If you have questions after viewing the parent information on this site you may contact the GT Facilitator, Shannon Hall, at shannontjones-hall@katyisd.org.
What's Happening Next Week (October 9th Through October 13th)
National School Lunch Week October 9th Through October 13th
Four Early Release Days Extended to Full Days of School
The 2017-2018 instructional calendar included six "early release" days that are typically designated for professional development, teacher preparation, and parent conferences. Four of the previously designated early release days (Oct. 9, 20, Feb 16, April 13) will be extended to full instructional days. This is designed to allow students more time in the classroom, as well as to serve the needs of so many of our families who are displaced by Harvey and depending, now more than ever, on the daily routine of school to bring a sense of normalcy to their child(ren)'s lives. We understand that October 9 and 20 had been set aside for parent/teacher conferences at many campuses. However, in lieu of the in-person conferences, parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers by email and/or phone. Parents should also continue to monitor their student's progress on the Home Access Center. Friday, December 15 and Thursday, May 24 will remain "early release" days since final exams are given on those dates.
Kinder Watch My Scarecrow Grow Program
Kindergarten Playground With Pops Event Friday, October 13th
Looking Ahead......
Library Pumpkin Patch Begins Monday, October 16th
Book Character Dress Up Day and Parade: Friday, October 20th
Parents are invited to come view the parade in designated areas in the front of the school. Raptor badges are not required for parents coming to watch the parade because parents will be watching from the front of the school. Parents will be able to view all classes as the students parade in their book character costumes through the circle drive. We will begin the parade at 8:40. We are looking forward to an exciting day!
PTA Mother/Son Night: Friday, October 20th
October 2017 Calendar
Author Cassie Beasley Coming to Visit with 4th & 5th Grade Students: October 24th
After School Katy Robotics Academy Coming to KDE for 2017-2018
We are excited to announce that our 1st-5th graders will have a wonderful opportunity to learn computer programming with LEGO robotics this year! Students will learn computer science and robotics concepts through hands-on experience with LEGO EV3 and WeDo robots. The program meets one day a week at KDE from 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm. The first session runs from October 24th through December 5th.
Registration is first come, first served, and space is limited. To register or find out more information visit www.katyroboticsacademy.com.
Author Jeff Savage to Visit with 1st and 2nd Grade Students on October 26th
Dance Opportunities with Tompkins Crismon Cavelettes
Sidekick opportunity to join the team on the field.
Friday, October 27th - 7:00pm - OTHS football game at Legacy Stadium
Ages: Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Fall Dance Clinic
Saturday, November 4th - 8:30am-Noon at Tompkins High School 9th Grade Center
Ages 4 - 9th Grade
$10 off is you sign up for both!
Did you Know?...
Communication From School
Follow Us on Twitter! #kdepride
We want to make sure that all of our students and parents see what amazing things are happening in our Davidson classrooms. Teachers will be tweeting throughout the day. Please follow our twitter feed at #kdepride.
KDE Absence Reporting Form
Davidson Elementary offers the opportunity for parents/guardians to report their child's absence via the campus webpage on the district website. Fill out the form indicating your child's absence for that day and click submit. The information will go directly to Davidson ADA Mrs. Susie Moon. Absence Form Link: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/KDE/Pages/ABSENCE-REPORTING.aspx
Katy ISD Offers Love and Logic Parenting Classes
Love and Logic Parenting Classes are being offered at multiple campuses during the 2017-2018 school year. http://www.katyisd.org/dept/prolearn/Pages/Love-and-Logic.aspx