Daily Dolphin
We are better & stronger together: Week of September 11th
Principal's Weekly Message
Greetings Davis Families,
Thank you for a wonderful Back to School Night. It was great having parents and guardians visit the building to see the classrooms and meet the teachers.
If you were unable to attend Back to School Night, no worries. We want to include you as well. Your child's teacher will post his or her presentation in their Google Classroom, and the Meet the Principal message will be available on the Davis website.
DATES TO REMEMBER: THIS WEEK
September 16-Early Dismissal
This Friday, we will have our first early dismissal of the school year. The students will be dismissed at 11:45 am. If your student will have a different dismissal, please email daattendance@centennialsd.org with any changes.
DATES TO REMEMBER: NEXT WEEK
September 23-Family Fall Festival 6-7:15 pm
REMINDER: If your student is arriving late to school, they must be escorted into the building. Thank you in advance for your support. Student safety is our top priority.
WEEKLY UPDATES
Every week, the newest content will be added to the top of the newsletter. The items, such as Skyward, FAQs, and attendance information will remain at the bottom for your easy reference to start the year.
Remember, we are better and stronger together. Make it a great week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Daniels
#Davis_Proud #Davis_Strong
The Davis School Store is opening on September 13th!!
The store will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:20-8:40 am.
Upcoming Events from Davis Home & School
H & S School Wide Fundraiser
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
SEPTEMBER
September 16-Early Dismissal @ 11:45 AM
September 23-Fall Family Festival @ 6 PM
OCTOBER
October 5-Schools and Offices are closed
October 7-Picture Day (schedule to come)
October 10 - Inservice Day (No school for students)
October 11- Harlem Globetrotter Assembly
October 13- Fire Prevention Assembly (schedule to come)
October 21-Early Dismissal (schedule to come)
REMINDERS REGARDING ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
DISMISSAL CHANGES
Dismissal changes for one or two days should be submitted to DAattendance@centennialsd.org. Sending these changes to the office through email will ensure that your student is prepared for the dismissal change in the correct location.
Walkers
Walkers should enter through the side doors along with students getting dropped off by parents in their cars. The doors open to students for admission at 8:25 AM and all students should be in the building no later than 8:45 AM. Parents are asked to wait at the curb and allow their students to walk to the door for entrance.
Walkers are dismissed in the afternoon according to grade level. Siblings will have the opportunity to meet and walk out together. If you are meeting your student, please wait by the covered area on the grass. Staff will be sure students are safe crossing at any crosswalks.
· 3:30 PM – Kindergarten and 5th Grade
· 3:32 PM – 2nd and 3rd Grades
· 3:34 PM – 1st and 4th Grades
Students Taking the Bus to and From School
Bus schedules are obtained by going to the link below that can be found on the Transportation Department website.
· Info-finder: http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=CSD1JL8SINN1
Transportation is still making changes and would recommend that you double-check the link a couple of days before school.
Car Riders
Arrival
· Car riders will be dropped off on the side of the building (left if facing the front).
· Parents please do not exit your cars.
· Students should be able to unbuckle independently. Please practice with your child.
· All students exiting the car must do so from the passenger side doors.
· Pull all the way up to the front toward the back of the building.
· Staff will be available to assist if needed.
· Please do not pass other cars in the car line or move when students are exiting cars.
Dismissal
· Car riders will be picked up in front of the school building. DO NOT ENTER THE VISITOR'S LOT.
· Please pull in and form two lines.
· Display your pick-up placard so staff members can record your number.
· Wait in your car for your child to be released.
· This is done in waves so please wait until you are in front of the school to receive your child.
· Staff will be available to assist if needed.
If you would like for your child to be a parent/guardian pick-up and you have not yet done so, please complete this Google Form so a pick-up placard can be created for your family.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcrwZ7GMD3KvnhqTw5WBvgVss208UueqRr6-8ylyuL_SJ0kg/viewform
Please call the main office at Davis or reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.
Reporting Absences
SUBMITTING ABSENCE NOTES
Attendance Notes can be Submitted Electronically via email at daattendance@centennialsd.org. Please know you will still receive automated phone calls (to the primary phone listed in Skyward) if you have not submitted an absence note via email on the days your child is absent from school.
**Absence notes must be submitted within 3 days of the student's absence, otherwise, the absence will be recorded as unexcused.
E-Mailing Attendance Notes
- Parents with children in Davis may e-mail attendance notifications/notes to the following address: daattendance@centennialsd.org.
- E-mail notifications are encouraged on the morning of the absence day. However, e-mailed absence notes may be sent on the day following the absence.
- When sending an absence notification please include the following information:
- Child's Name
- Child's Grade
- Child's Homeroom Teacher
- Date(s) of Absence
- Reason for Absence
- Contact Phone # for Parent/Guardian
- Other Pertinent Information
- While you may still continue to call the school on the day of absence, a follow-up e-mail or a written note is still required for the absence to be excused.
Email: DAAttendance@centennialsd.org
Phone: 215-441-6000
A Message from Food & Nutrition Services
This is a reminder that hot and cold breakfast is provided for the students daily.
The cost is $1.50 for paid students and $0.30 for reduced students.
Lunch prices are $3.05 paid for students and $.40 for reduced students.
We encourage families to fill out free and reduced applications on the Centennial Website.
Looking for Great Hours - Work in the Food Service Department.
Apply today @ www.centenialsd.org/employment
Comcast Essentials
Family Trips Scheduled During the School Year
Dear Davis Families;
The Centennial School District Board of School Directors approved Policy 204.1, Family Trips Scheduled During School Year.
Although the scheduling of family trips during the instructional year is not encouraged, the Centennial School Board recognizes that students may benefit educationally by accompanying their parent(s)/guardian(s) on trips. The revision to the policy will allow the schools to approve up to five (5) days instead of three (3). Any trip beyond five (5) days will need the approval of the Superintendent.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who are requesting approval for a family trip need to complete and submit the attached form to the attendance office for approval at least two (2) weeks before the trip. The completed form may be submitted to daattendance@centennialsd.org.
Please do not email these forms to the principal.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a family trip, please contact the main office.
Skyward Student Information System
Family Access
Family Access is a tool for parents to access online, timely, and secure information about their student(s). Each parent or legal guardian is provided with their own unique portal user ID and password for Family Access. By accessing your account, you are agreeing to abide by and support the terms of use and user expectations set forth in this document to ensure the safety and privacy of each student.
Student Access
Student Access allows students to access online, timely, and secure information about their grades and attendance records. Each student in grades 6-12 are provided with their own unique portal user ID and password for Student Access. By accessing your account, you are agreeing to abide by and support the terms of use and user expectations set forth in this document to ensure the safety and privacy of each student.
Mobile Access
The free app is available to download through the iTunes App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Appstore.
Works with your iPad, iPod Touch, or iPhone
Works with your Android mobile device
Links
Login to Family and Student Access
Access to the Frequently Asked Questions and System Requirements
Access to the Skyward Family/Student Access User Expectations Agreement
Questions?
Please contact the Skyward Family Access Help Desk.
Email: familyaccess@centennialsd.org
Telephone: 215-441-6000, x11150