Davidson Newsletter
September 2022
Principal's Corner
Dear Davidson Families,
We are so excited to share a few new attendance programs! Every week a student has perfect attendance, he/she will earn a raffle ticket. If a student has perfect attendance for a typical month, that is four raffle tickets. At each monthly assembly, we will draw a name and that student’s family will win a Family Fun Pack to Dave and Busters. This includes free $25 in game play, $50 in gift cards for food, and buy one-get one coupons if you choose to purchase more. The better the attendance, the more chances to win! We want to give a huge shout out to the Downtown Lions Club and Dave and Busters for supporting this program!
Also, classes with daily perfect attendance can earn extra recess. Every time a class has everyone present, they earn 5 minutes of extra recess time for the week.
Additionally, on the announcements each week, we will announce the grade level with the highest attendance for the previous day. The grade level which has the best attendance for Monday thru Thursday will earn the privilege of sitting wherever they like in the cafeteria for lunch on Friday.
Families, you can support our efforts to increase attendance, and therefore student achievement, by building up these programs at home. You might remind your son or daughter about the opportunity to win the Family Fun Pack to Dave and Busters or help their class earn extra recess time. Attendance is so important, and we want to ensure that our students are here and ready to learn every day!
Lastly, I want to remind everyone that we have a busy week next week! We have 10:55 early release days for Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday-Friday. The entire week the Scholastic Book Fair will be open. You can visit after school or when you come for conferences. We also have STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Night on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:30-7:00. This is a family engagement event for families to enjoy together. All students in attendance at STEAM Night, and any evening event, must be accompanied by an adult family member.
Ms. Andricopoulos, 520-232-6804
Sarah. andricopoulos@tusd1.org
P.B.I.S Update
Our 21st Century Dragon Academy will begin on September 19th. Tutoring and Enrichment classes will be on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon from 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. It is a FREE program and will be opened to all students in 3rd, 4th & 5th grades. There will be no tutoring or Enrichment classes on Fridays.
On Wednesday mornings, we will have Student Council from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons we will have Cross Country for 1st through 5th grade.
We will have a Walking Club for students in 1st through 5th grades on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
The registration link will be shared via DOJO and e-mail. Please make sure your email is up to date in the front office and that you are connected to class DOJO through your child’s teacher. Space is limited.
We are asking that you only sign up if you can attend every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon for tutoring. We will have a wait list for students who are absent more than two times.
Ms. Dorgan, Theresa.dorgran@tusd1.org, and Ms. Mihill, jeanette.mihill@tusd1.org
Counselor's Spotlight
Children thrive on routines! Your children, like most people, like to know what to expect. Regular mealtimes and bedtime routines will help your child settle down and sleep more easily. Kids are less anxious when they know what to expect. If they know they will get a bedtime story after brushing teeth and putting on pajamas, you might experience more peace in your home.
Julia Velasco-McGee, 520-232-6380, Julia.mcgee@tusd1.org
Kindness R.O.A.R Tickets
Kindness R.O.A.R Tickets:
K-2 R.O.A.R Ticket August Total: 6,107
3-5 R.O.A.R Ticket August Total: 4,295
Total: 10,402
September Goals:
K-2 R.O.A.R Ticket Goal: 6,300 3-5 R.O.AR Ticket Goal: 4,800
Mark your Calendar
September Upcoming Events
September 12th - Coffee in the Courtyard (7:30 AM-8:30 AM)
September 13th - STEAM Night (5:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
September 14th, 15th, 16th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Release -10:55 AM)
September 19th - Dragon Academy Resumes
About Us
Email: emily.waldron@tusd1.org
Website: https://davidsones.tusd1.org/
Location: 3950 E Paradise Falls Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
Phone: (520) 232-6800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Davidson-Elementary-School/100040042644060/