KDE Weekly Newsletter
This Week at Davidson (September 8th)
Important Arrival and Dismissal Information
As we transition back to school, we need your help. We want to be able to pick up where we left off so that our Dragons have a smooth second start. To ensure the safety of all students, we are asking all of our students continue with their same arrival and dismissal routines. Please do not park and walk students in to school. Please note that children should not arrive to school before 8:00 a.m. Students are unsupervised before this time. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
Grandparents Day Event Cancelled
No Lunch Visitors Until Monday, September 18th
In effort to re-establish routine and independence, we are asking parents not to come and eat lunch with their children the first week back. We will begin to welcome lunch visitors on Monday, September 18th. Please review approved lunch visitors section in the KDE handbook found on our website http://www.katyisd.org/campus/KDE/Pages/default.aspx
Wear Purple to School on September 15th for Core Essential: FRIENDSHIP
GT Information for 5th Grade Students
Parents interested in screening their 5th grade student for Gifted and Talented services in 6th grade need to turn in a GT SECONDARY Parent Checklist to their child’s homeroom teacher by September 28th. Currently identified GT students do not need to be rescreened for Junior High services. Information letters will go home Tuesday, September 12th. Parents may print a SECONDARY parent checklist at http://www.kdechallenge.org/screening.html. Parents may also request a parent checklist from their child’s homeroom teacher. Screening takes place throughout the fall. Decision letters will be mailed the week of January 22nd. If you have any questions, contact the GT Facilitator, Shannon Hall at shannontjones-hall@katyisd.org.
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.
GT Information for Kindergarten Students
Parents interested in screening their Kindergarten student for Gifted and Talented services need to turn in a GT Kindergarten Parent Checklist by October 3rd. GT screening packets, including parent checklists, will be sent home with all Kindergarten students on Tuesday, September 12th. District Kindergarten Gifted Awareness Sessions have been cancelled. A parent information slideshow and frequently asked questions document will be made available to parents to access at 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.
Read Deed Run Program Information:
What's Happening Next Week - September 18th - September 22nd
PTA Spirit Night at Spring Creek BBQ: Wednesday, September 20th
Mark your Calendar for Back to School Night: Thursday, September 21st
PTA General Meeting and Volunteer Orientation: Friday, September 15th
Looking Ahead......
Davidson Dynamics Parent Meeting: Thursday, September 21st
Destination Imagination at KDE
We are now accepting 3rd-5th grade student applications for Destination Imagination! Destination Imagination is a creative problem solving educational organization that strives to promote creativity in students. The deadline to apply is September 29, 2017. For more information, to submit a student application, or to sign up to volunteer as a Team Manager, go to http://www.kdechallenge.org/destination-imagination.html
Abrakadoodle After School Art Program at Davidson
Blitzkidz After School Chess Program New to KDE
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 and 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 about this amazing program coming to Davidson, visit www.katyroboticsacademy.com.
Did you Know?...
KDE Severe Weather Dismissal Procedures
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