DaVinci Connection-January 18, 2019
School Links
Important Dates
(subject to change – see online calendar)
1/18 4th Grade Field Trip
1/18 Ski Club
1/21-1/22 No School
1/24 Information Night, 6:00 p.m.
1/25 Ski Club
1/25 Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
1/28 School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Candidate Forum, 6:30 p.m.
1/30 1st Grade Field Trip
2/1 3rd Grade Field Trip
2/4 Curriculum/Technology Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
2/11 Enrollment Lottery, 5:00 p.m.
2/11 Finance Committee Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
2/13 Policy Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
2/14 Capital Campaign Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
2/18 & 19 No School
2/25 Annual School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Food Service Program
Current Lunch prices – including milk
Hot, Alt. or Emergency Lunch:
- Full Pay = $3.50;
- Free/Reduced = $0.00
Vegetarian Lunch:
- Full-pay = $4.50;
- Reduced-price = $0.00;
- Free = $0.00
A La Carte Items -charged to ALL students:
- Milk-only = $0.50;
- Emergency meals = $3.50
- Extra Entree (Grade 6-8 only) = $1.50
Current Breakfast Price:
- Full-pay = $1.75
- Kindergarten = $0.00
- Reduced-price = $0.00
- Free = $0.00
Go here to apply for free or reduced-price meals or to find out more about the food service program.
Greetings!
To the left, you will find helpful links to important pages on our website (School Links).
NEED TO KNOW
Message from Executive Director, Debra Lach
DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science Community,
I want to take this opportunity to inform you that this will be my last school year as the Executive Director of DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science. Making this decision was not easy, and it took months to determine if it was the right one. But I know that change brings new opportunity, and this community is primed to seize opportunities.
The School Board has a succession plan in place and you will soon receive information on how you may participate in the search and recruitment process as we work together to hire and transition in a successor. I invite you to participate in this process and I know the School Board will welcome you.
Leading this school community through its many phases of development has been an honor and a privilege. Working with you to build success for students and expand the school and its programs has been a highlight of my career in education.
I have full confidence in our administrative team, professional educators, staff, and students as well as in our curriculum, program, policies and procedures – in our entire community. I will work diligently to help support a successful transition as DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science continues to build on our many successes.
With sincerest gratitude,
Debra Lach
Executive Director
Executive Director Search Committee Information
The School Board will be conducting a search for a new Executive Director. The formation of the Executive Director Search Committee, made up of board members, parents, teachers and administration, will be discussed at the January 28th board meeting. The Executive Director Search Committee will be responsible for implementation and execution of the candidate search and interview process.
Key Dates:
- Early February – Post position for potential candidates
- April 1, 2019 – Interviews begin
- Mid-late April – Offer extended
- July 1, 2019 – New Executive Director in place
Ready to Learn at 8:00 a.m.
Tardy Slips
Parking Lot Etiquette and Routines
We need a refresher for the morning drop off because it’s unlikely the honks heard each day are a friendly beep and a wave. Come early to avoid the added frustration of being rushed.
Auditions for the Spring Musical
Who: Grades 4-8
When: February 4 or 6 from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Where: PAC
The performances will run Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, 2019, with a preview on Wednesday, May 1 for teachers/staff in the Performing Arts Center. Performance times are TBA.
Click here to sign up for auditions so we know which day to expect your child.
Family Movie Night
The PTO is hosting a movie night Friday, January 25, at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge for the movie, only a small fee for concessions.
During intermission we will raffle off 2 family movie night prize buckets with copies of the movie and snacks for your family to enjoy at home. Come enjoy a fun night with your family and meet some other DaVinci families!! We will be showing Smallfoot in the gym and concessions will include:
- Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza: $1/slice
- 50¢ Popcorn
- 50¢ Goldfish packs
- 25¢ Fruit snacks
- 50¢ Candy bars
- 25¢ Mini water bottles
We will only be using the East Door entrance. Bring blankets and pillows to snuggle on. (We will be in the gym using bleachers and the floor.) Get your pj’s and slippers ready for a fun family night out.
**All children must have an adult present to be allowed into the movie night. Please no outside snacks or beverages, other than personal water bottles.
Volunteers are needed to help the movie night be a success and to minimize the concession lines! Click here to volunteer.
NICE TO KNOW
Here are some release day ideas for next week.
Conquer Ninja
Jam Hops-Camptastic
- January 21, 22
- February 18, 19
- March 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
- April 18, 19, 22
- May 24, 28
Art Supplies Needed – Can you save and donate to Ms. Gordhammer?
Lost & Found-It’s time for parents to look through the mix
We see kids diligently looking for lost items every day, but nothing seems to be getting claimed as the collections has now mushroomed to 8 additional bins + 2 tables. If your child is missing anything please take some time to come in to the school and go through the collection yourself. Each grade K-5 also has lost and found bins in their pods, so be sure to check there as well. We may need to empty the lost and found monthly instead of by the trimester if we continue to collect this many items. Thank you for your help.
Ski Club
It’s not too late to sign up!
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Ski Club on Friday nights. Fifth grade students may join as well with the participation of a parent. Open the attachment to find out more.
Sign up here.
DVA Spirit Wear-Available Now
ONGOING
Report Card Update-We’re Going Paperless!
The report card you receive in March, at the end of Trimester 2, will be the last report card to be mailed. We currently give parents the opportunity to read mailed paper grades and view grades through the parent portal on Infinite Campus. Trimester 3 grades will only be able to be accessed online. Parents will need to log in to the parent portal > select a student > then “Grades” on the menu on the left side of the screen.
If you have not set up your parent portal account, please call the office to receive your activation key.
2019-2020 Enrollment is Closing Soon-Applications are due by January 31, 2019Do you have an upcoming kindergartener?
All new students who are interested and not currently enrolled at DaVinci Academy, including siblings, must complete an application. Applications are due by January 31, 2019, to be included in the enrollment lottery for the 2019-2020 school year. Click here to apply.
Our next Information Session for prospective families is Thursday, January 24, at 6:00 p.m. Information Sessions are for those who may be interested in attending DaVinci Academy.
Please feel free to share this information with your family or friends.
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Ever Wonder if your Silent Dismissal Number was Entered into the System at the End of the Day?The teachers who assist your children at the end of the day in car line would greatly appreciate if everyone who picked children up would use the Silent Dismissal app. We often have trouble with phones freezing as teachers are entering numbers on cold days, and parents can easily dismiss their children from the warmth of the car using the app. If you are able, please contact the office to get set up with the Silent Dismissal app. Thank you!
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