DAVIS ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2006
WELCOME BACK! September arrived very quickly - we hope you all enjoyed your summer holiday. Throughout the year you will receive a school newsletter - usually once per month. Be sure to read the newsletter carefully as it is a way of passing on important information to parents.
8:55 - 9:05 Attendance
9:05 - 9:45 Period 1
9:45 - 10:25 Period 2
10:25 - 11:05 Period 3
11:05 - 11:25 Recess
11:25 - 12:05 Period 4
12:05 - 12:45 Period 5
12:45 - 1:25 Lunch
1:25 - 1:30 Attendance
1:30 - 2:10 Period 6
2:10 - 2:50 Period 7
The afternoon Kindergarten classes dismiss at 2:50.
DAVIS ELEMENTARY STAFF 2006 - 2007
Ms. Eileen Anderson, Principal
Ms. Kathy Bishop, Vice-Principal & Grade 4
Ms. Maggie Warren, Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Deanne Cleary, Kindergarten
Ms. Janet Thoms, Kindergarten
Ms. Sylvia Cheeseman, Grade 1
Ms. Kim Drodge, Grade 1
Ms. Cindy Kennedy, Grade 1
Ms. Lori Ash, Grade 2
Ms. Genevieve Barron-Babb, Grade 2
Ms. Maria Murphy, Grade 3
Ms. Karol-Ann Tilley, Grade 3
Ms. Patricia Jayne, Grade 4
Ms. Zoe Hamilton, Grade 4 & Physical Education
Ms. Denise Neil, Grade 5
Mr. Paul McCarthy, Technology/Grade 5
Ms. Brenda Young, Grade 5
Ms. Patsy Gibson, Special Education
Ms. Iris Carter, Special Education
Ms. Yvonne Kendall, Special Education
Ms. Nancy Mugford, Music
Ms. Darlene Galway, Student Assistant
Ms. Alison Parsons, Student Assistant
Ms. Elsie Parsons, Student Assistant
Ms. Audrey Budgell, Student Assistant
Mr. Bill Reynolds, Caretaker
Mr. Maurice Slade, Caretaker
Ms. Carol Anne Broomfield, Secretary
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Every year we require the assistance of parents to run the Breakfast and Microwave Programs. Please give consideration to giving some of your time to help with these worthwhile ventures. A Parent Volunteer Slip has been sent home with each student.
TRADITIONAL MEALS AND SNACKS
We are encouraging healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. Please ensure your child brings nutritious snacks and lunches to school. Soft drinks are not permitted. The canteen will not be serving chocolate bars and potato chips.
MEET THE TEACHER / CURRICULUM NIGHT
We would like to invite all parents/guardians to attend our Curriculum Night scheduled for Wednesday,
September 13 at 7:00 p.m. It is important that all parents attend if at all possible.
TRINITY-CONCEPTION-PLACENTIA HEALTH FOUNDATION PENNY DRIVE
Yes, we will be collecting pennies for the annual Health Foundation Drive again this year which will be held on October 1st . Please notify Ms. Hamilton if you are able to help roll pennies.
REMINDERS!
The following forms have been sent home. Please keep an eye out for them and return them as soon as possible. Admission Form; Parent Volunteer Form; Allergy Form
NEWSLETTER ITEMS
Every month we celebrate student birthdays through the school PA system and in the monthly newsletter. We also celebrate student achievements in our newsletter - please use the achievement form sent home to notify us of your child's accomplishments. These are to be returned to your child's homeroom teacher.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2006 - 2007
October 9: Thanksgiving Day
November 13: Armistice Day
Last day prior to Christmas Break is December 22.
School Reopens on January 3.
March 19 - Board Holiday
Last day prior to Easter Break is April 5.
Easter Break begins on Good Friday, April 6.
School reopens on April 16.
May 21: Victoria Day
Last day of school - June 21
Administration Day - June 22
INDOOR / OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR
Once again this year we require all students to have 2 pairs of footwear - one for inside the school and one to wear outside.
MEDICATION
A reminder that staff members are not permitted to administer medication of any sort to students. Please do not send Tylenol or other medications to school with your child.
ALLERGIES
We have students in our school who have SEVERE allergies to PEANUTS and FISH. Please do not give your child/ren any peanut or fish products to bring to school.
STUDENT DROP OFF
Students who are dropped off and picked up at the
school are asked to use the designated STUDENT
WALKWAY. This is the safest route for students to
enter and exit school grounds. The staff parking lot is
not a safe route for students; only staff vehicles are
permitted on the parking lot.
ENTRANCES
Students and parents are asked to be diligent in using the appropriate entrances to avoid congestion.
Corridor 1 Entrance
Main Entrance
Corridor 2 Entrance
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
All visitors to the school must check in at the office before proceeding to a classroom. If you are picking your child up for lunch or after school please check in at the office first; it is not necessary to arrive at the school until just before dismissal times. It can be very distracting for students when parents wait outside their classroom for long periods of time.
During the first half of lunch break from 12:45 - 1:05 the following classes will eat in the gym:
Grade 1, Ms. Kennedy
Grade 2, Ms. Babb
Grade 1, Ms. Drodge
Grade 1. Ms. Cheeseman
Grade 3, Ms. Murphy
Grade 3, Ms. Tilley
During the second half of lunch from 1:05 - 1:25 the following classes will eat lunch in the gym:
Brade 2, Ms. Ash
Grade 4, Ms. Hamilton
Grade 4, Ms. Jayne
Grade 5, Ms. Neil
Grade 5, Ms. Young
Be sure to check this schedule if you are dropping off lunches for your child or if you are picking your child up.
Be sure to check this schedule carefully to ensure your child's lunch is here on time.
WE COLLECT!
Dominion Slips, Campbells Soup Labels and Heinz Baby Food Labels,
Recycling- containers will once again be placed in the lunch room and hallways. We recycle juice packs (and pop cans on special occasions).
PHYS. ED. REMINDER
Students and parents, remember to wear or bring proper
exercise clothing for gym classes. Shorts, track pants,
windpants, and sneakers are appropriate and necessary for
good hygiene and safety. Please be advised that zipper
and slip-on sneakers are potentially hazardous for most
Physical Education activities.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS WHO HAVE BIRTHDAYS DURING SEPTEMBER
Chloe Clarke, September 29
GRADE ONE
Pamela McKay, September 1
Joshua Barrett, September 27
Dylan Haire, September 14
Jayden White, September 12
Susan Penney, September 17
Cory Stone, September 25
GRADE THREE
Andrea Rowe, September 12
Robert Tamale, September 16
Abigail Earle, September 11
Lucas Murray, September 28
GRADE FOUR
Dawson Higdon, September 1
Matthew Baker, September 30
Justin Carpenter, September 14
Jared Brown, September 12
GRADE FIVE
Taylor Marshall, September 11
Austin Matthews, September 20
Jordan Clarke, September 24
Tiley Hancock, September 26
Adam Peckham, September 4
Cameron Pike, September 8
Kourtney Snow, September 25
Allison Somers, September 26
Brian Tetford, September 24
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Cherish Griffin, 3M for progressing to Level 3 in Swimming in August.
Congratulations to Cailey Snow, 3M who completed Level 6 Swimming in August.
Congratulations to Daniel McGrath, 3M who completed Level 4 Swimming in July.Congratulations to Colin Rossieter, KT. Colin received a medal for playing Tee-Ball Baseball on August 17, received a medal for playing soccer on September 10, won Little Mr. Carbonear on August 3, and he earned an orange belt in Kenpo Karate during the summer as well.
Congratulations to Brady Earle, 1C who received the Sunfish Badge in Swimming in August.
Congratulations to Allie George, 4J who finished Brownies and is moving on to Guides. Allie is also going on to the second year of Jazz Dance class.
Congratulations to Alyssa Laing, 4J. Alyssa placed 3rd in the Fit Kid Triatalon for girls under 10 in August. She placed third for the girls All Star under 12 division "D" at the CBN Soccer Mega Tournament in CBS August 11 - 13, 2006. Alyssa also completed her fourth year of hockey with the boys novice and girls under 12 Cee Bees Minor Hockey teams in May 2006.
Congratulations to Shalyn Case, 4J who completed second year Brownies on May 23rd and has advanced to Guides. Shalyn also completed the Junior Naturalist Program and received a certificate and a prize at Terra Nova National Park on July 28, 2006.
Congratulations to Heather McGrath, 4J who completed Levels 5 & 6 in Swimming from June to August, 2006.
Congratulations to Dylan Hoben, 3T on receiving his Perfect Attendance award and earning the following badges from the CLB: Recruits, Christian Knowledge, Service, Agility, Cyclist and Achievement. Congratulations to Dylan for successfully completing his Level 4 in Swimming in June. Congratulations to Dylan also for receiving a Silver Medal in the Fit Kid Competition on July 30, 2006. Way to go Dylan!
Congratulations to Stacey Slade, 1D who was crowned Little Miss Carbonear on August 7, 2006.Congratulations to Zoe O'Keefe, 1D who finished
Sunday School Kindergarten in June 2006.
Congratulations to Amy Gillingham, who completed Levels 3, 4 and 5 Swimming during the summer.
Congratulations to Cheyenne O'Grady, 5N who successfully completed Level 4 in Swimming and is going on to Level 5. Cheyenne also received the white belt in Kenpo Karate in June.
Congratulations to Mark Ryan, 3T. On September 9, 2006 the Germany Soccer team won the championship in the 10 and under age group. Mark scored in the semi-final game bringing his team to victory. Way to play hard, Mark!
Congratulations to Caitlin Burden, 2B who advanced from Sparks to Brownies in June 2006.