Principal Message Week of October 30, 2022
Good afternoon Davis Drive Elementary families,
First of all, thank you so much for all your donations to our school’s Boosterthon! Because of your generosity, we not only met our goal but exceeded it as well! These funds will be used by PTA to help expand outdoor learning opportunities, supplement technology, and help support our school and student’s learning in many ways.
October 30th
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from November 10th-17th in the Media Center.
Shopping opportunities include:
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Grand Opening Family Shopping: Thursday, November 10th from 1-3pm
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Family Night: Tuesday, November 15th from 4-7pm
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Student In-School Shopping: Wednesday, November 16th and Thursday, November 17th
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Pre-registered Family Shopping: Thursday, November 17th from 7-7:45am
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair (11/9-11/22). All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25.
Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping:
Looking Ahead at the WCPSS Calendar
Please be aware of upcoming Early Release Days,Teacher Work Days and Holidays. Mark your calendars!
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November 4th - Teacher Work Day / No School
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November 8th - Calendar Out Day / No School
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November 10th - Early Release Day
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DDE will dismiss at 12:15pm
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All Transportation Changes must be made by 11:15am
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Early Dismissals on this day must be picked up at 11:30am
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November 11th - Veterans Day / No School / Holiday
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November 23rd, 24th, 25th - Thanksgiving Holiday / No School / Holiday
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December 5th - Early Release Day
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DDE will dismiss at 12:15pm
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All Transportation Changes must be made by 11:15am
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Early Dismissals on this day must be picked up at 11:30am
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Morning Drop Off
As a reminder from the Parent Handbook, all students who arrive after 7:45 must be walked in by their parents to check in at the Main Office. Staff in both carpool lines will begin passing out pink Tardy slips at 7:44 as students just walking into the building at that time will not physically be in their classrooms by the 7:45 bell. Carpool staff will return to instructional duties at 7:45 and will not be outside to monitor late students.
All students and parents must remain inside vehicles during morning drop off and afternoon pick up for safety. No cars should be parked in the upper lot or dropping off students to walk to the building from anywhere than the designated carpool loops. Remaining in your vehicle with students ready to exit will make the carpool loops the most efficient in the morning. Thank you for your adhering to these safety and efficiency guidelines.
Visitor/Volunteer Opportunities in our School!
Book Fair
It's time for the annual BOOK FAIR!! Please consider helping us with this wonderful event! daytime and nighttime opportunity Please find the sign up here!
Composting
Would you like to help the planet in 30 minutes right from DDE? Please consider helping children navigate composting. Training is available for all volunteers! View the sign-up here. Please contact Jessie at VPDDEPTA@gmail.com with your questions!
Fitness testing
Fitness testing will take place from 11/30 - 12/09 in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. We need multiple parents to help our PE teacher, Mr. G, with this annual event. Please find the Sign Up HERE!
PTA News - Week of October 30th
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Save the Date: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night - November 16th 5:00-8:00pm! Tell the cashier you are with DDE to make your donation count!
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Let the PTA help you with your Holiday Shopping! Check out the Holiday Shopping Guide
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The Book Fair will take place November 10th-17th with an array of options for your shopping convenience. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping.