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Dr. Douglas Hall
Asst. Principal:
Ms. Jenny Daniels
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Due to unforseen technical difficulties, the Davis library will NOT be open in July as previously hoped. The library will open in August when school starts. Thank you.
If you have questions, contact Michelle Manning at 346 - 2127
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Monday, August 24, 2009 7:45 a.m to 8:15 a.m
After dropping off your child on the first day of school, join us in the cafeteria for a reception. We’ll have refreshments — and Kleenex!
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Developmentally appropriate preschool eduation offered at Davis Elementary School for children who are 3 and 4 years old. Children are taught by qualified certified teachers in the PPCD classroom.
Low staff-to-student ratio and competitive rates. Limited space available: CALL 414-2580 NOW for more information. All phone messages will be returned.
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Every Davis student is encouraged to accept the Principal's Challenge to complete the June, July, and August reading contract. (Here are contracts for PreK - 2nd Grade and for 3rd - 5th grade.)
When school starts in August, students may turn in their contracts to Dr. Hall for recognition by Principal's Certificate and recognition by featuring every student's names who completes the Principal's Challenge in a future Dolphin Splash newsletter
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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. 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.
A few months ago all AISD parents received a letter informing them of how to access the new service, along with a personal identification number that will enable them to view their child's records.
If you have any questions about Parent Connection, 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. What percentage goes where? Check out this pie chart of last year's PTA expenses.
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.
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 name and password on the back of your 2006-07 OR 2007-08 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, print out the membership form and turn it into the office with your check attached. The yearly membership fee is $6 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 forgets his/her homework assignment!) Remember, half of your membership stays at Davis. The rest goes to the National PTA, our source for resources, ideas, and support.
Money's tight this year, can I volunteer instead? 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 the volunteer coordinators at the Ice Cream Social OR one of the PTA board members.
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Our teachers have quite a lot of things to do during the day, including making copies for their class. Let's help them out! If you have a few minutes to spare anytime this year, sign in at the office and ask for directions if needed.
Where are the papers to be copied: The papers are located on the shelves in the office copy room between the main office and the teachers' workroom. The papers to be copied are in folders or tubs on the shelves above the teachers' names. In the folders you will find the copy number to use and notes telling how many copies (and any other directions). You may use either copier. Sometimes the allowed copy limit has been reached, and you will need to use the other copy machine.
If you need help please feel free to ask any staff member. If you would like a 'copying lesson' email Ms. K. Hall at khall @ austinisd. org, and we will set up a time for a free lesson.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
