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Capital Metro has informed us that the new fast-moving, quiet MetroRail will be in operation once we return from Spring Break. Here is some more information (Spanish) and safety tips.
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The noontime dignitary ceremony that took place on Friday, Feb. 5, in conjunction with the Declaration of Independence Broadside event will be shown on AISD's cable channel 22 at the following times: Thursday, March 11, 10 p.m., Friday, March 12, 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 13, 11:30 a.m.
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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.
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Because without the Davis PTA, Davis would not have funding for the Science Lab, Computer Lab Specialist, and supplemental funds for teachers' classroom supplies. These are the biggest expenses of the PTA, but the PTA also helps to fund International Week, M.A.R.E., and many, many other educational aspects of our school.
Besides funding aspects of Davis, it creates a richer community around our school to support parents and help them better work with educators so that our children receive a great education.
New this year! The Davis PTA wants to include all parents (both Moms and Dads) and have its membership reflect the rich cultural diversity present at Davis Elementary. All individuals who join the Davis PTA by September 25th, will be entered in a drawing for some great prizes which include: $75 Mirabelle gift certificate, $50 Alamo Drafthouse gift certificate, $25 madCakes gift certificate, $20 IKEA gift certificate, reserved parking spot for DolphinFest (2 spots to be awarded) and $10 in DolphinFest tickets.
Any more reasons I should join? The PTA provides volunteers for Read Naturally (for struggling readers in 3rd & 2nd grade), room parents (up to 2 per teacher), and coaches for Math Pentathlon. It runs and/or supports the Science Fair, the Welcome to Davis Club, the yearbook, DolphinFest, and much, much more.
You get benefits! Several businesses offer discounts to Texas PTA members. For example, members get the 'state-rate' at La Quinta, 15% off online ticket purchases at Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, and SeaWorld ... plus 5% off Southwest Airlines Vacations and purchases made at Barnes & Noble Online Bookstore. Not to mention 5-10% off rentals from Enterprise Rent a Car and Nationwide and Aflac insurance! To access these benefits, enter the login name and password on the back of your 2008-09 (until 9/30/2009) OR 2009-10 PTA membership card at the Texas PTA web site.
Ok, What do I do know and how much does it cost to join? To join your Davis PTA, you need to fill out a membership form and turn it into the office with your check attached or join online. The yearly membership fee is $7 per parent, grandparent, etc, who would like to join. For that fee you will also receive a school directory (which comes in handy when your child stays at Davis). The rest goes to the State and National PTA, our sources for resources, ideas, and support.
I'm interested in volunteering, is that possible? Sure! With over 650 students at Davis, there are many opportunities to give some time. There opportunities range from things done at home after hours to working with a struggling reader, to visiting your child (or mentoring another one) at lunch, to teaching in the class once a week. If you're interested in helping out this year, please talk to this year's volunteer coordinator at Ice Cream Social or other school events. In addition, you can always send an email to volunteers@davisdolphins.org.
