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Arrival/Dismissal Safety Reminders

Getting over 675 Davis students to school and home again every day poses many logistical challenges. When over 400 of these students are dropped off and picked up by cars in the east drive, strict adherence to traffic safety procedures is critical. Please take a few minutes to carefully review the information below, which outlines procedures that have been developed with the safety of students foremost in mind, and secondly to optimize the flow of traffic.

General Reminders:

  • The east drive (accessed from Bull Run) is the only designated drop-off and pick-up location. The drive in front of the school is NOT to be used to drop off or pick up any students.
  • Arrival: When the incoming lane splits into two lanes, both lanes should be used for drop-off. Staff and safety patrol are present to assist students when exiting onto the median and crossing at the crosswalk.
  • Dismissal: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students wait on the median, and should be picked up in the lane closest to the median.

    • When waiting in line to drop off or pick up children on the east drive:

  • Make sure children enter and exit the car on the curb side of the car, which may mean obstacles (such as car seats) need to be moved or children need to climb over/under them. It is dangerous for children to exit into the open drive where cars are moving and may not see them.
  • When dropping off children, follow the signals of staff and safety patrol students to pull forward as far as possible, leaving no gaps in front of you. It may result in your child walking a little further, but will help immensely with the flow of traffic. This allows us to unload the maximum number of cars at the same time, which reduces the wait time for those in line, and allows all students to get to class more quickly.
  • Stay in your car at all times, ready to load or unload children quickly. When arriving, students should be prepared with their backpacks and lunch to hop out of the car in a safe and quick manner.
  • Refrain from creating a second incoming lane from Bull Run. Cars should remain in a single lane until the lane splits into two lanes at the median. Once you are in the pick-up and drop-off area, refrain from lane changes and do not create a third lane of traffic for passing.
  • Adhere to 5 mph speed limit while moving through the car line.
  • Watch out for pedestrians and keep crosswalks clear. Pedestrians in the crosswalk always have the right of way. Make sure to pull all the way past the crosswalk, so your car does not block the crosswalk.
  • Do not talk on cell phones while in the car line. This is distracting and creates unsafe situations for our children.

    • All staff and volunteers on the east drive will work to communicate and enforce these procedures. Please be safe, cooperative, and courteous. With all of your efforts, we will make great strides in improving our arrival and dismissal traffic situation. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we all work together to keep our children safe.

    At this time, we are also reviewing our current arrival/dismissal procedures and planning for changes that will enhance safety and traffic flow for next school year. If you have suggestions, please let us know!  Contact Jenny Daniels, Assistant Principal, at 414-4139 or jennifer.daniels@austinisd.org.

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    Davis Library Fundraiser

    The Davis Library needs funding. For the past year, I've been hashing out a plan to assemble written works by Davis students into an Anthology, to be published on Smashwords and Kindle. Both e-publishers have agreed that it is doable.

    By now, most families have access to e-readers or e-reading apps on their computers or handheld devices, providing a built in audience for such a project. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles can purchase and download a book featuring their favorite student. The children will have committed to something greater than themselves, and know what it is to see their work published.

    What I know we need, so far:
  • A timetable
  • A piece of writing - poem, essay, fiction or journal entry, from each Davis student
  • Cover art (and possibly illustrations)
  • A snappy title
  • Tech savvy assistance with formatting and uploading (we have permission to use the computer labs, if necessary)
  • A bank account to receive the funds

    • What I believe will be helpful:
  • One parent per class to collect and collate the student offerings
  • At least one other person able to edit (minimal - mistakes are half the fun at this age -- think 'Kids Say the Funniest Things')
  • One individual with an accounting background
  • At least one individual who knows advertising. I believe we have two weeks to sell our product, and the goal is $5,000.

    • Please contact me at kindraven@gmail.com with any interest, queries or suggestions. I will be setting a meeting for early June to formalize our plan and welcome feedback.

    Kathy McClure

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    Ocean Week

    During Ocean Week, Davis transforms into a laboratory for the exploration of the ocean. This whole-school Ocean Immersion approach explores different marine environments through the disciplines of earth, life and physical science, as well as language arts, music, mathematics and visual arts. Check this schedule of events and the Ocean Week web page for more info.

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    Summer Reading Fun at the Davis Library

    The Davis School Library is gearing-up for a summer of reading fun. Please take a few moments to review the summer checkout schedule, the grade-level suggested reading list, and the parent application for a summer library card.

    The Library will be open from 9:00-12:00 on select Wednesday afternoons. Please make arrangements to have your student or parent card pulled and processed before May 30th. Any student wishing to visit the Library during the summer, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Looking forward to a wonderful summer of reading!

    You can find summer library hours here!

    Check out a list of Suggested Summer Reading.

    Download the Summer Library Card Application.

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    Divission III Math Pentathlon

    Congratulations to our Division III Math Pentathletes and Coach Teresa Clement! The Pentathletes did SUPER at their tournaments this year! The contestants performed at such a remarkable level. Everyone can be so proud of their manners and sportsmanship - they accomplished a high goal set by Dr. Hall.

    Division III Davis Pentathletes:Nikhil Bernier, Matthew Caplovitz, Tosh Gilbert Cabaceira, Julianna Hays, Alleen Koenig, and Allison Manning Lorino. We would also like to recognize Liam Clarke and Zack Faulkner who practiced all year with the team, but who were unable to attend the tournament due to illness. All these students should be recognized for their determination to go above and beyond in their pursuit of academic excellence in Mathematics. Thank you also to our parent volunteers who make Math Pentathlon possible. We had many parents who helped with practices, tournament, and organization! Thank you all for providing the rich and collaborative environment at Davis that helps our children reach their greatest potential.

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    Latinitas Summer Camps

    Latinitas has some exciting camp options and scholarship opportunities for
    ANY girl ages 9-14.

    Media Arts Camp
    Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22
    9:00AM-4:00PM
    From photography to collage, media is not just a means to reporting, but a
    creative form of expression. Girls ages 9-14 are invited for a week of arts
    activities in writing, photography, radio, video and studio art activities.

    Hollywood Camp
    Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29
    9:00AM-4:00PM
    Austin has been described as the "Third-Coast" in movie-making. Latinitas
    invites girls ages 9-14 for a week of filmmaking, TV show creation and
    celebrity blogging and interviews.

    Fashion Forward Camp
    Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13
    9:00AM-4:00PM
    Can you spot trends? Have you been known to throw together an outfit from
    Goodwill that could make the cover of Vogue? Girls ages 9-14 will have fun
    with fashion writing, photography, reviews and videos, while creating their
    own fashion magazine.

    Body & Soul Camp
    Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20
    9:00AM-4:00PM
    With health, wellness and sport as themes, this camp invites girls ages
    9-14 interested in writing, photography, video, design and more. Fun
    activities range from taking a yoga class to writing food reviews, while
    exploring and creating projects about how media influences us.

    Contact our offices for more info on camp or a scholarship application
    512-447-4440 ext 137
    email latinitascamps@yahoo.com.

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    Camp Heatwave

    Camp Heatwave is registering for Summer Camps. Locations include Davis Elementary. Financial assistance is available. You can contact Mary Delgado at Third Base (414-0220) for more information. Forms are available online(click here) or at the Third Base office. Check out the flyer for more details!

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    Anderson High School 2012 Summer Camps

    For more information, visit www.AndersonOnline.org.

    Baseball Youth Camp – June 11 – 14; 9 am - noon
    Boys Basketball Youth Camp (2nd – 5th grades) – June 11 – 14; 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Boys Basketball Youth Camp (6th – 9th grades) – June 11 – 14; 1:30 – 4:30 pm
    Girls Basketball Youth Camp (6th – 9th grades) – June 4 – 6; 9 am - noon
    Brandy Perryman Basketball Camp (2nd – 9th grades) – June 18 – 21; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    Toros Youth Basketball Camp (2nd – 9th grades) – June 25 – 28; 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
    Belles Kiddie Camp – July 23 – 26; 9 am – 4 pm;
    Kiddie Cheer Camp – July 20 – 22; http://andersontrojancheerleading.shutterfly.com
    Football Youth Camp – June 4 – 7; 9 am - noon
    Soccer Youth Camp (K – 5th grades) – June 11 – 14; 8 am – noon
    Softball Youth Camp – June 18 – 21; 9 am - noon
    Volleyball Youth Camp – June 6 – 9; 9 am - noon
    Wrestling Youth Camp – July 25 – 28; 9 am - noon
    Theater Camp (2nd–8th) – June 11–15, 9-4pm; http://andersontheater.org/; Mr. Porter 841-1580
    Robotics Camp – July 11 – 21; 8am – 5pm
    Tennis Camp (5th – 9th grades) – July 30 – Aug. 3; 8 am – noon
    Wrestling Youth Camp – June 23 – 26; 9 am - noon

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    Order Magazine Subscriptions to Support Your Davis Library

    This year, we will be conducting our annual magazine subscription fundraiser to raise money for Library programs and activities that benefit our students.  You can support our school library year round by renewing or ordering your magazines online.  It is very easy and the magazine subscriptions are up to 85% off newsstand prices!  Our Davis Library gets 40% of EVERY SUBSCRIPTION DOLLAR! 

    If you have subscriptions that need to be renewed, or would like to subscribe to a new magazine….. Please SAVE your orders for our fundraiser.  Also, please plan to give magazine subscriptions as gifts this year. 

    Let your friends and relatives know about our fundraiser and ask them to save their subscriptions for our program as well.  Renewal orders through www.qsp.com will simply extend your current subscriptions but we will benefit!

    To order simply go to www.qsp.com and select the Just Shopping? button in the middle of the page.   The Davis Elementary school # is 1170791.  When you are ready to checkout, you will be asked for your billing and shipping address.  This allows you to buy magazines for your family and friends.  Happy Shopping!

    Thank you in advance for your support!

     

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    Parent Connection - Parents can View Child's Grades & Attendance On-Line

    Thanks to Parent Connection, an new AISD service at all AISD campuses, parents can now view their child's grades and attendance record on-line. At Davis, our goal is to have 100% of parents on Parent Connection.

    Parents of students in grades 3-12 can view assignments, current grades, and attendance records. Parents of students in kindergarten through 2nd grade can view attendance records and report cards. Parents can also set 'triggers' - automatic emails that are sent when a grade falls below or raises above a parent chosen level. This immediately alerts parents when a child is improving or having trouble with a subject.

    All AISD parents received a letter informing them of how to access the new service, along with a personal identification number (pin) that will enable them to view their child's records. If you no longer have your pin for your student, contact Ms. Reyes, Davis Registrar, at 414-2580.

    If you have any questions about Parent Connection or need help setting up your account, please contact the office at 414-2580.