Davidsen Monthly
May 2022
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May: Celebrating 8th Grade, student recognition, FSA, Performances, Yearbooks, and Teacher Appreciation!
It's hard to believe we are wrapping up the 2021-22 school year! We hope our families are ready for a nice summer break and are feeling good about what they have accomplished this year. Thank you everyone for reading our newsletter each month, we hope you have enjoyed having a peek into the day to day at Davidsen while staying informed. As always, you can scroll down for a list of important May dates and read on for what's happening this month.
FSA Exams
All students will resume required FSA Assessments this month.
Please make sure your student is present each day of testing. Any absences or sign-outs during test periods will require make up testing. You can find the most recent FSA schedules posted here:
Davidsen FSA May Exam Schedule
Please check often as some dates may shift.
To help your student become comfortable with the testing format, please visit https://fsassessments.org/families.html
6th graders should view resources under the “Paper-Based Practice Tests” tab
7th and 8th Graders should view resources under "Computer -Based Practice Tests" tab
Click Here for general rules and the complete FSA schedule
Algebra EOC
Alegbra EOC exams are scheduled to begin May 12 and will continue until all students have completed their exam. You can support your Algebra student prepare for the Algebra EOC in May by practicing on Algebra Nation. Students access Algebra Nation via Canvas. A phone app is also available to download. Students may choose from a wide variety of explanatory videos for extra help on Algebra Nation as part of their studies and quizzes. For more information on how our teachers use Algebra Nation, read the information which was sent home with your Algebra student and attached in the April newsletter.
PAPER Tutoring
View a PAPER Parent Info-Session: In English or In Spanish
Award Ceremonies
Davidsen teachers and admin recognized students by grade level at the Award Ceremonies on April 25th and April 26th. 8th Graders were treated to a fun student-led presentation and received various awards for their achievements. 6th and 7th graders enjoyed a presentation by Mr. Galime featuring slideshows and of course lots of awards! Way to go Dragons!
8th Grade Awards
Distinguished Dragons 2022
8th Grade Award Ceremony MC's
Dali Museum Statewide Student Exhibition
We are proud to announce that 7th Grader Allie Lewis, and 8th Grader Celie Ngo will have their art featured in the Statewide Salvador Dali Student Surrealist Art Exhibit, representing Davidsen and Hillsborough county. There were just 26 total middle school entries that were accepted to be featured in this exhibition along side works by high school artists around the state of Florida.
The Statewide Dali Museum Student Surrealist Art Exhibit will run at the Dali Museum
May 7 – August 21, 2022. Exhibit admission is free. Congratulations Celie and Allie!
https://thedali.org/exhibit/student-surrealist-art-exhibit-2022-statewide/
Performing Arts: Spring Concerts
Orchestra Spring Concert
Davidsen Orchestra held their Spring Concert on April 28th and had a chance to recognize outstanding Orchestra students. Congratulations 8th graders Yena Lee and Tyler Holcomb, 7th Graders Alexander Le, and Abigail Mann, and 6th Graders Shot Murodillaev, and Maria Martinez. We are so proud of all of our Orchestra students!
Upcoming concerts
Chorus Spring Concert May 2 (Davidsen Cafeteria)
Band Spring Concert May 4 (Alonso Auditorium)
Pictures: Band, Orchestra, Chorus
Music students had their portraits taken on April 25 or 26th. Don't miss out on purchasing this great keepsake (makes a great gift for grandparents!) Look for the paper order forms or order online at PDIPortraits.com
PTSA
Teacher Appreciation Week
1) Drop off a gift card to be raffled off next week. Any amount or business is welcome!
2) Send a thank you to individual teachers (for ideas click here)
3) Donate to Stock the Lounge and help the PTSA fill the Teacher and Staff Lounge with healthy snacks and treats.
If you can help the PTSA "Stock the Teachers' Lounge", just click here! Select an amount and let the PTSA take care of the shopping. Your name (and/or student's name) will be listed as a sponsor on a sign displayed in the lounge.
PTSA General Meeting: May 9, 6pm Zoom
Media Center
BOOK BINGO: Ice Cream Party
Lunch Pass Reminder
How to get a Media Center Lunch Pass:
The sign-up notebook is located on the stage of the cafeteria. Add your name to the list when you enter the cafeteria. After eating lunch, ask for permission to pick up your pass from the stage. Bring your belongings and your pass to the Media Center check out desk and sign in. Stay in the Media Center until the bell rings, then go to your next class.
In the Classroom
FSA Prep and finishing up curriculum
All classes are busy finishing up their last units and preparing for the upcoming FSA exams and EOCs.
Ms Evan's 7th Grade reading classes work on a fun project as they finish up reading Bud Not Buddy with a project of their choice to reflect on the story.
AVID
Last month AVID students engaged in peer tutoring by learning and reviewing with each other in various school subjects. They are also busy with FSA test prep, working on sustained silent reading every day to build stamina, practicing multiplication facts, mental math, and competing in "Mad Minutes"!
End of Year Field Trips
6th & 7th Grade at Laser Ops and Altitudes
8th Grade Field Trip Class of '22: Celebration Station
8th Grade Dance
8th Grade Dance: Tickets on sale during lunch
DMS Yearbook 2022
The DMS 2022 Yearbook is on its way! Online ordering will remain open until May 15th. There will be a limited amount available to purchase in person starting May 16; students may stop by Ms. Mikhail's room 428 to purchase a yearbook directly, the price is $45. 8th Graders will have a yearbook signing on Monday, May 23!
Academic Rewards
We would also like to thank Jeremiah's Italian Ice of Westchase for treating our PHR students to an Italian ice party in April.
Another big thank you goes out to Tijuana Flats Westchase for treating our PHR students to a free meal on Davidsen PHR Spirit Night!
Extracurricular Clubs
Gamers Club
FCA
MakerSpace
Culinary Club
Join the PTSA Board
The PTSA board and committees support students, parents, and teachers by planning, raising funds, and volunteering in the areas of special events, academic incentives, teacher grants, and many other ways that help make middle school a fun and fruitful time for our kids.
You do not need to be a stay-at-home parent to be a committee or board member! Most of our Board and committee members also work outside of their roles in the PTSA. The number one predictor of student success is parental involvement. If you have any time in your schedule, joining our PTSA as a committee or board member is one of the most valuable ways to invest that time. Email PTSA president Scott Heydt if you would like to learn more about how to get more involved in supporting your student and the Dragon family by joining the PTSA Board.
MAY DATES
Please see FSA Schedule for testing days
May 2: Chorus Spring Concert 6:30pm @Davidsen
May 4: Band Spring Concert 6:30pm @Alonso
May 4: Orchestra Trip to Florida Orchestra
May 4: SAC Meeting 8:30am
May 6: College T-shirt Day
May 9: PTSA General Meeting (zoom link)
MAY 21: 8th Grade Dance
May 23: Yearbook Signing (8th Grade)
May 27: Last Day of School, Dismissal at 1:50pm
OAR (extra help) Schedule
Teachers offer OAR for students who would like to receive extra help in a core subject. Students who have questions or need extra help outside of regular class time should plan to attend their teacher’s OAR during lunch.
OAR Schedule by subject:
Reading/Language Arts: Tuesday
Math: Wednesday
Science: Thursday
History: Friday
Reminders
Join Davidsen Dragons on Facebook
Canvas Grades
https://hcpscanvasproject.azurewebsites.net
For more information on setting up Canvas, click here
College Readiness and AVID
Ms. Wilton also keeps a collection of gently worn college tees to give out as prizes, and for students who would like to wear, but do not have the means to purchase one. If you have college apparel that you would like to donate to our AVID sponsored college readiness initiative, please contact Ms Wilton or drop off a bag labeled "Wilton, room 407"
Cell Phone Policy
School Hours and lunch times
Davidsen PTSA
You can also sign up to volunteer with the PTSA by emailing dmsvols@gmail.com
Volunteers must also complete the district volunteer form.
Davidsen Middle School Center for the Arts
Email: stacy.arena@hcps.net
Website: https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/davidsen
Location: 10501 Montague Street, Tampa, FL 33626, USA
Phone: (813) 558-5300
Facebook: facebook.com/davidsenptsa
Twitter: @davidsendragons