During the end of November and the month of December, students in Empower will be experiencing new modules! The fifth graders will get an introduction to World Languages with our FLEX module, and our K-4 students will address a need in their community with our Make a Difference Module.

• FLEX MODULE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE MODULE

If your child is getting vaccinated for COVID-19, vaccine records can be submitted to your school’s nurse. Davis: Peggy Faught e-mail peggy.faught@d303.org

Richmond: Jennifer Schweizer (M-Th) jennifer.schweizer@d303.org, Teresa Paradowski (F) teresa.paradowski@d303.org

Covid-19 parent information (please note a person is considered fully vaccinated if two weeks past their last vaccine) Parent Handout - Steps to Take with Notification of COVID-19 Illness or Exposure_100621.pdf

A change of clothing is a good idea to keep in your child’s backpack in case of bladder or bowel accidents, nosebleeds, lunch spills, etc. Our health office has loaned out a lot of clothing that has not been returned. If your child has borrowed clothing from the health office, please return it so we have clothing available if another child needs it. If you have clean extra clothing you can donate for students, it would be much appreciated by our health office. Sweats and shirts for both boys and girls and also leggings for girls would be helpful. We are also in need of new underwear for boys and girls.

https://dscc.uic.edu/santa-making-sensory-friendly-stops-statewide/

D303 is looking for Substitute Nurses!

Do you have a friend, neighbor or relative who has a nursing license

and is looking for work?

A D303 substitute nurse has a flexible schedule, an opportunity use their nursing skills

and work in any of our 18 district school buildings.

Many former D303 substitutes have gone on to become district employees.

Please share the following contact information:

Juanita Gryfinski, Dept Chair, D303 Health Services at 331-228-3834 or juanita.gryfinski@d303.org

Kristen Pozna, District Substitute Coordinator at 331-228-4924 or kristen.pozna@d303.org.

Join us Thurs., Dec 9th at Riverside downtown STC. Davis Richmond PTO will receive 20% of sales for pickup, delivery and dine in.

Spiritwear orders will be picked up and dropped off at the schools within the next two weeks. If you are in need of spiritwear, contact Kari Ann directly at kajoh17@gmail.com. We have shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and winter hats all on hand!

Winter parties are just around the corner! They will be held on Friday, Dec. 17th.

1:40 p.m. Room parents arrive and begin party preparation

2:00 p.m. Parties commence

2:45 p.m. Clean up begins

Room Parent Guidelines at Davis & Richmond

• No more than 2 parents per classroom. Sign-up for room parents is through our PTO.

• Present proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result from within the last 72 hours

• Wear a proper mask at all times when inside

• Complete the D303 volunteer form

• Work with the classroom teacher on activities/games for the party.

• No food will be eaten at the party but students may take home goodie bags.

• It would be a good idea to come into the building earlier in the week to provide your volunteer form, ID, and proof of vaccination card. Otherwise, there will be a line of parents waiting to enter the building.

Thank you!

Questions? Email us at davisrichmondpto1@gmail.com

Students will begin the winter i-Ready diagnostic next week. HERE is a letter with more information.

"Hey everyone! It's about that time of year again...Zones of Regulation Spirit week! All week our students will be working on building their awareness of their emotions. The Zones of Regulation provides a common language, tools, and strategies for mindfulness, sensory integration, movement, thinking strategies, wellness, and healthy connection with others. Our teachers and social workers will be talking about the zones during morning meetings and read alouds all week. Don’t forget to wear the colors for the zone we are learning each day.

• 12/6- Wear blue

• 12/7- Wear yellow

• 12/8- Wear green

• 12/9- Wear red

• 12/10- Rainbow day (wear all the colors!)

If you are interested in helping out at Davis we could use support in making copies for teachers once a week.

To volunteer you would need:

• proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test result from within the last 72 hours

• Wear a proper mask at all times when inside

• Complete the D303 volunteer form

Please contact the office at 331-228- 2200 for more information.

Students will begin the winter i-Ready diagnostic next week. HERE is a letter with more information.

When: December 8th

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium

Times: Students will need to arrive at 6:00PM Concert starts at 6:30PM

Attendance: Due to covid regulations, only 4 audience members per musician

When: December 8th

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium

Times: Students will need to arrive at 7:00PM Concert starts at 7:30PM

Tuesday, December 14th

Norris Auditorium at St. Charles East High School

6:45PM Student Warm-Ups

7:15PM Concert Begins!

Students should dress in dark clothes (no jeans). For the winter concert, students may wear some "winter cheer" as well - scarves, holiday headbands, snowman ties, etc.