Davis Richmond E-news
March 24, 2023
Berni'e's Book Bank
The D303 donation drive for Bernie’s Book Bank will be held from April 3-12 at all D303 schools. Please consider bringing in new and gently used children’s books for birth through 6th grade to one of the D303 schools during the donation drive. Parents or students may place books in the collection bins located in the front hallway. D303’s goal for the 2023 donation drive is 20,000 books. Every book will help us reach our goal!!
Please check that the books you are sending fit the following criteria:
Birth through 6th grade only
Must be in good physical condition
Books written in English or Spanish
Storybooks
Board books
Chapter books
Recent nonfiction and graphic novels
March Book Madness!
News from the Nurse
District News
Elementary Intra District Transfer
Summer Camp and School
PTO NEWS
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities
We are excited to offer parents the opportunity to assist our specials teachers with projects in and out of the classroom. Please check out this Sign Up to find a spot that works for you!
Check back often as opportunities will be added.
Upcoming Guest Speaker
The PTO is excited to present Carolyn Crimi for an in-person visit at Richmond on April 4th and Davis on April 5th. All students will have the chance to see her presentation during the school day. Check out some of her work and related activities over spring break!
Only 1 Week Left to Register Your Acts!
Calling all Talented Tigers! Our Davis-Richmond talent show, Tigers Have Talent, is back! If your child would like to dance, play an instrument, do gymnastics, sing, perform a skit, or display another special talent on stage, this is the perfect opportunity! Register your child now, through March 31, with the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vrFGT-nXxx_gzn_yxdvMMCE31xBujuIUNxp1ImgHzlo/
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week takes place May 8th-May 12th. We need lots of hands to show our teachers how amazing we think they are. Please reach out to jennaferhancock@gmail.com ASAP if you are interested in joining this committee. We will need volunteers before, during and after school that week.
Yearbook Photos
With winter concerts and classroom parties happening, please share your photos for yearbook consideration. Send them to dryearbook2022@gmail.com
Davis Primary
5-Essentials Parent Survey
Dear Davis Parents and Guardians,
The 5essentials Parent Survey is open through March 31. All responses are confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. To take the survey, visit survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois and select the parent survey. A supplement report will be generated if at least 20 percent of Davis parents complete the survey, so please help us to reach that goal!
Thank you for your participation to help us understand the conditions at Davis to guide improvement.
Sincerely,
Gina Shaw
Principal
Davis is Looking for Lunchroom Supervisors
Davis Is looking for more lunchroom supervisors. The hours are 10:30-1:30. If you are interested in helping in the lunchroom and with recess supervision please contact Patricia Burton at Patricia.Burton@d303.org or call 331-228-5242.
Davis Primary School
Email: linda.jezek@d303.org
Website: dav-ric.d303.org
Location: 1125 S 7th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2200
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303
Richmond Intermediate
5-essentials Parent Survey Closes March 31st
5Essentials Reports will be generated for schools if there is more than 50 percent participation from teachers and/or students. These reports will be sent to schools and districts in May and will also be included in the State School Report Card. For the optional parent survey, a supplement report will also be generated if at least 20 percent of RICHMOND parents complete the survey. The parent data will not be reported on the State Report Card. At this time, we are at 8%, but we need 20%. Please consider taking the survey!
View instructions on how to access the survey and see sample questions on the District survey page. Learn more on the 5Essentials Survey or view past reports at www.5-essentials.org/illinois. For questions, contact UChicago at 1-866-440-1874 or impact-surveys@uchicago.edu.
Tiger Buck Store
As you are cleaning out your children’s backpacks over spring break, ask them about their Tiger Bucks! Students can cash in their Tiger Bucks for unique experiences and fun prizes.
Spring Assessments
This spring we have some upcoming assessments for our 3rd-5th graders.
HERE is a letter regarding spring testing.
Timeframe for testing:
Panorama SEL Survey: March 13th-March 24th
ISA (5th grade only): March 14th, 15th and 16th
IAR: April 5th, April 6th, April 11th, April 12th and April 13th. We will test in the mornings.
Richmond Intermediate School
Website: https://dav-ric.d303.org/
Location: 300 S 12th St, St. Charles, IL, 60174
Phone: 331-228-2800
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DavRic.D303
Twitter: @StCharlesD303