DAVIS HILL COMMUNITY WEEKLY UPDATE
May 21, 2018
I hope that everyone is enjoying their weekend. We have a busy week ahead of us at Davis Hill! See below.
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 any questions/ concerns- please don't hesitate to contact me/ the office.
Highlighted Events/ Information for the Week!
Note: The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon is on FRIDAY afternoon.
Thank you!
Memorial Day Concert - Wednesday (5/23 at 10:00)
Time: Doors Open at 9:30 and the concert begins at 10:00AM.
Grade Levels Participating: 3, 4 and 5
Dress: Patriotic colors (Red, White, Blue)
Dart for Dollars - Thursday (5/24)
-Pledge sheets for Dart for Dollars can be returned up to the day of the "Dart" this Thursday.
-The schedule for the "Dart" is attached HERE.
Half-Day Dismissal (12:20) On Friday (5/25)
HALF-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
Friday, May 25th is a half-day for Davis Hill Students. All Davis Hill Teachers will be taking part in building based Professional Development focused on placement and planning for the 2018-2019 school year.
Please note the following:
-Dismissal will be at 12:20 for all students (Including AM kindergarten).
-There is no Holden Recreational Department After School Program on Friday.
-For students who typically attend the After School Program, I do request that parents send a note in with their child confirming their dismissal plans for the half-day. This is incredibly helpful for the teachers/ office staff and reduces our need to make phone calls verifying dismissal plans. Students who typically attend the After School Program will be sent home according to their assignment in PowerSchool if no notification is received.
-Notes should also be sent in for any students who will have a change to their typical dismissal routine for Friday.
-AM Kindergarten students will be dismissed with all students and go home at 12:20. If you have a question regarding dismissal for your AM Kindergarten child, please contact your child’s teacher and/ or write a note regarding the dismissal routine for Friday.
*NOTE
The WRSD and Davis Hill will be serving lunch on half-days this school year. Please see the lunch menu link on our website if you are interested in purchasing lunch on these days. All students (whether buying lunch or not) will be provided a time to eat in the cafeteria on half-days.
REMINDERS-PARENT PICK-UP/ DROP-OFF/ WALKING LINES
I am resending below as a reminder about our requests for these areas.
Davis Hill is unique in that we have a large population of student walkers and a large number of parent drop-off/ pick-ups. Our parking lot is a very busy place both in the morning and in the afternoon during the transition to and from school. Please review the below reminders regarding student safety during arrival and dismissal.
A reminder that students should not be left unattended in the front of the building prior to 8:50am when staff takes position to open the building. I ask that parents who drop students off in cars are all using the parent drop-off area. In the morning, please do not circumvent the parent drop-off area by pulling up to the front of the building and dropping students off and pulling away. This is not fair to the other families who are waiting in line. If your child has a need that requires that they be dropped-off/ picked-up in a unique manner, please contact the office.
It is challenging for staff to manage the parent pick-up area and ensure child safety if there are other parents/ adults in the area. Please refrain from walking through the parent drop-off/ pick-up area during transition times (8:50-9:00).
Please drive slowly through our parking lot at all times. Younger children take a few minutes to get out of car seats or get buckled up. Sometimes new drivers are unsure of routines or need guidance; subsequently, we ask that you please be patient and follow the lead of the staff at the curb. Avoid pulling around cars/ cutting in line-unless directed by staff.
Please refrain from pulling around other cars. It is understood that different children/ families exit their vehicles at different speeds; however, we respectfully request that you wait for the car(s) ahead of you to be pulling away rather than drive around other cars. We did have cones in the parent pick-up/ drop-off area to deter this practice earlier in the year and we may have to consider reinstating this practice if there are further concerns reported to the office about cars pulling around other cars.
Please say your ‘goodbyes’ in the car or as kids are getting out. Children tend to walk where they are looking. If they are looking at you to wave and say goodbye, they are more likely to walk toward the curb and traffic.
Students should be properly seated and belted per law. I have included a link which outlines this information: http://www.dmv.org/ma-massachusetts/safety-laws.php#MA-Child-Car-Seat-Laws
Patience is the key in the drop-off/ pick-up area and when visiting Davis Hill at transition time. Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping everyone safe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
*Information related to community fundraisers/ activities/ events for the Davis Hill Community. Inclusion in the update does not indicate an endorsement or affiliation with Davis Hill Elementary School.
Do you have a child entering grades 1-12 who is interested in painting, metalsmithing, ceramics or photography?
The Wachusett HS art department is hosting the Wachusett Summer Art Academy this summer the week of July 9-13! A variety of half day and full day opportunities are available. Course descriptions and mail-in registration is included in our program attached to this email.
Please take advantage of our online registration on our department page http://www.wrsd.net/wrhs/art.cfm . Clicking on the graphic will take you to an online form. The registration fee can be sent in separately by mail.
Sincerely,
Jim Ryan
Wachusett Summer Art Academy Director
WRHS Art Department
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holden Town Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2018, 07:00 PM
Wachusett Regional High School, Main Street, Holden, MA, USA
Memorial Day Concert Grades 3-5
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, 10:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Dart for Dollars
Thursday, May 24, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Field Day T-Shirt Orders Due
Friday, May 25, 2018, 12:15 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Half-Day of School- Staff Professional Development Day (12:20 Dismissal)
Friday, May 25, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Student Council Spirit Wear Day
Friday, May 25, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Memorial Day- No School
Monday, May 28, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
SIMCO
Thursday, May 31, 2018, 04:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
PTA Meeting
Thursday, May 31, 2018, 06:30 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Kindergarten Orientation
Friday, Jun 1, 2018, 10:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Davis Hill Family Picnic
Friday, Jun 8, 2018, 05:00 PM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Field Day
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018, 09:15 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
Last Day of School (12:20 Dismissal for students)
Friday, Jun 22, 2018, 09:00 AM
Davis Hill Elementary School, Jamieson Road, Holden, MA, USA
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisHillDragons/
Twitter: @DHPrincipal