DaVinci Connection-December 6, 2019
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Important Dates
(subject to change-see online calendar)
12/6 Fall Play: Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit, 6:00 pm
12/7 Fall Play: Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit, 12:00 pm
12/10 6-8 Band Concert, 6:00-7:30 pm
12/11 Finance Committee Meeting, 3:30 pm
12/11 School Development Meeting, 3:30 pm
12/12 6-8 Orchestra Concert, 6:00-7:30 pm
12/16 Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
12/17 5th & 6th Grade Choir Concert, 5:30-6:00 pm
12/17 7/8 Choir Concert, 6:30-7:00 pm
12/17 Pizza Delivery Day, 4:00-7:00 pm
12/19 Dance Recital, 6:00 pm
12/23-1/3 No School
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.
Attendance Line: 763-252-6130
Parents should call the attendance line at 763-252-6130 before 9:00 a.m. of the day a student will be absent. This phone number is available 24 hours a day to leave a message. Please leave the following information on the recording:
- Date your student will be absent
- First and last name of your student
- Reason for the absence
- Name of the parent/guardian who is calling
If you know your child(ren) will be gone more than three consecutive days, you will need to fill out an extended absence form four to six weeks in advance. Please send the Extended Absence Form to Ms. Moffatt.
Greetings!
To the left, you will find helpful links to important pages on our website.
NEED TO KNOW
Be the “I” in Kind!
December Music Concerts
Winter Has Arrived
Remember to give yourself extra time to get to school and through morning drop off when the roads conditions are not great. Even on the snowy winter mornings students are expected to be in class and ready to learn at 8:00 am. Students have three limited excused tardies per school year for traffic/road conditions. After three tardies due to traffic/weather have been exhausted, tardies due to traffic or road conditions will be unexcused.
Bus Safety is for Everyone
- Stay out of the bus danger zones or blind spots for the driver.
- Remain seated and keep the aisles clear during the bus ride.
- Keep the noise level at a 1 or 2 and only use appropriate language.
- Do not eat or drink on the bus, as we want to be mindful of allergies of others.
- While at the bus stop, practice good behavior that is safe for everyone.
Winter Break
Need Ideas for the Kids Over Winter Break?
Check out Jam Hops, Camptastic. They have camps at both campuses during school release days and during summer break.
Open gym at Conquer Ninja Warrior in Blaine.
Calling All Dancers!
Have you ever wanted to perform? Learn new dance moves? DaVinci Academy Dance is looking for dancers to join the team!
Never danced? No problem, no experience necessary. We will find the best fit class for your child’s skill set. Come join the team – all genders welcome.
The spring dance fee is $125 and includes a t-shirt, dance training, and opportunities to perform at a half time game (March Madness) and assemblies.
K-8 Spring Season Dance Dates:
January; 7, 14, 21, 28
February; 4, 11, 25
March; 3, 10, 24, 31
April; 7, 14, 21, 28
Please register on time as late registrations will not be accepted. All outstanding activity fees must be paid in full in order for children to be able to participate in activities and clubs.
NOTE: DaVinci Academy DOES NOT offer bus transportation after clubs and activities. All children must be picked up from school promptly after the activity or club has ended.
NICE TO KNOW
RECESS TIME REMINDERS
It is that time of the year again where you need to be sending your child to school with the proper outdoor attire. We will be going outside each day for recess if the windchill factor is at 0 or above. If your child is not dressed appropriately, they may not be able to fully participate in the snow fun!
EVERY DAY YOUR CHILD SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING (PREFERABLY LABELED):
- Snow Pants
- Boots
- Gloves/mittens
- Hat
Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)
We are pleased to share that we are a testing site for the Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS). NUMATS is an above-grade level assessment intended for advanced learners currently in grades 3rd– 6th. Our test site will be at DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science on the following date(s):
- 1/18/2020
- 2/8/2020
- 2/9/2020