The Final Edition of the 2018/2019 School Year...
On behalf of
THE AVENUE
, we want to wish you a wonderful and enjoyable summer! Keep your eye on your inbox in early August for the Summer Edition of
THE AVENUE
. It will have all the information you need to get the 2019/2020 school year off to the best start!
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Dearest Cool Cat Families,
There is no greater way to signify how special Daves Avenue is other than to share the picture of graduating Seniors who returned yesterday to visit their elementary stomping grounds. Students, teachers, and families enjoyed the simple presence of each other while reminiscing about past times and sharing future college and career aspirations. Teacher leaders, Elisabeth Brown and Julie Ludeman, were instrumental in making “Senior Day” a reality and we look forward to making this a tradition in years to come. The tune of one of my favorite artists, Natalie Merchant, says it best in her hit song,“These Are the Days”. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019!
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With 5
th
grade promotion on the horizon, I look forward to this culminating event to celebrate their transition to middle school. Additionally, please join me in bidding farewell to Mrs. Karla McCulloch and Mrs. Julia Holman. Mrs. McCulloch is retiring and looks forward to traveling the world and spending time with family. The Holman Family is moving to Colorado! We wish you the best of luck in the Rockies!
May you enjoy the end of year elementary festivities through the eyes of your children. Don’t blink! Soak in the pure joy and youthfulness of your most prized possessions…I sure am! I am grateful to be your child’s principal and friend.
Most Sincerely,
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary
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Hi Daves Families,
We’ve almost made it through another school year, and I can’t believe it. This might have been the fastest school year ever!
We had a very successful H&SC meeting last week with a good turnout. THANK YOU to those who attended. The membership approved our new board slate for next school year as well as the H&SC budget. Additionally, thanks to those who answered the H&SC Survey. It was quite helpful to read your comments and suggestions, and get feedback on how we spend the dollars that are raised.
THANK YOU to all of our wonderful board members, chairs, co-chairs, room parents, and everyone who helped make this year a success and for all your support. It certainly takes a village.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Carnival this Friday. If you can volunteer your time or baked goods, please sign up
here
. 🎪
I hope you have a fantastic, fun-filled summer. 🤗
Daves Avenue H&SC President
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FourLeaf Discontinued
Please be aware that FourLeaf, the website which currently hosts our school directory, will be ceasing operations as of July 1, 2019. At that time, they will shut down their servers and delete the personal information they have on file for us. The H&SC, in coordination with the other schools in our district, is working to identify a new platform for the Daves Avenue student directory for the upcoming school year. Stay tuned for more information in the fall! In the meantime, if you have any questions or will need to access this data on or after July 1, please email
Heather Regoli
. Thanks for your patience as we work through this recent and unexpected development.
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DAVES AVENUE CARNIVAL & TALENT SHOW
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We Need Parent and Fisher/LG High Student Volunteers!
Parent volunteers are needed for various Carnival duties at the event. Most shifts are only one hour so you may enjoy the Carnival with your kids. Fisher and LG High students can earn community service hours. Please use the sign up links below to volunteer:
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Bakers Needed for Cake Walk!
Thanks to everyone who has signed up to donate cakes and cookies for the Carnival Cake Walk. We still need more donations to make the Cake Walk a success! Please click the link below to sign up. Contact
Jill Cox
with questions.
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Pre-Purchase Wristbands
Today is the last day to pre-purchase wristbands! They will also be for sale at the event.
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Thank you to our event sponsor:
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2019-2020 HSC Open Chair Positions
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to learn more about each of these opportunities to support our kids!
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CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OPEN POSITIONS
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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School Library Books Due!
Please return any library books ASAP!
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Last School Site Council Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Picnic and Pops
4:30 pm, Fisher Middle School Gym
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Daves Avenue Carnival and Talent Show
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Daves Blacktop and Field
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5th Grade Party
Saratoga Springs
More information below
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Last Day of School - MINIMUM DAY
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ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!
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WHO:
ALL 5th GRADERS AND PARENTS WELCOME!*
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 4th. Students arrive and depart from Daves as they would on a normal school day (they will be transported to Saratoga Springs by parent volunteers organized by the teachers). The actual event is from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
WHERE:
Saratoga Springs, 22801 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
COST:
None! This event is paid for by the Daves Avenue Home & School Club
WHAT TO BRING:
Backpack with sunscreen, towel and bathing suit. Optional: disposable camera and creek walking shoes.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
There are many opportunities to be part of this occasion. Please volunteer to help at the event itself and/or to donate food and supplies. Sign up at:
https://signup.com/go/TiosiAx
* This event is for the 5th graders and parents. Please make alternative arrangements for siblings (and note that this is a minimum day at Fisher).
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The Final Edition of "Captain Green"....
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Cornerstone Corner
As the school year comes to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our Project Cornerstone ABC volunteers. Thank you for your heartfelt service to our Daves Ave students and community!
Our Asset Building Champion (ABC) readers are trained parent volunteers who go into the classroom each month. They read specially selected character education books and lead a discussion and activity that supports the development of assets like self-esteem, positive friendship skills, and peaceful conflict resolution skills.
This year our ABC program focus has been
Growing UPstanders,
and we are proud to say that our students have developed many strategies and skills to find their personal power and help others. Students know they can say or do something to create a kind and inclusive school environment.
Great job, Daves Ave Cool Cats! We are so proud of you!
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Questions? Please contact Jessie Geis and Michele Grancell,
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SR2S Summer To-Do List 2019 ☑️
Summer is a fantastic time to build confidence walking and biking. Consider selecting a few of the fun activities on the SR2S Summer To-Do List.
- Go for a walk in the evening and check out the summer stars.
- Use the Walk & Roll Map and discover a new route to walk or bike to school.
- Plan a bike weekend and bike to all your activities.
- Practice pedestrian skills and take a walking tour when visiting new places.
- Bike to the library to pick up some fun summer reading.
The following organizations have opportunities to learn new bike skills and make new friends:
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Los Gatos United
provides boys and girls the opportunity to learn and play the game of soccer while developing strong character and life skills. We offer a recreational program (fall & spring) and a year-round competitive program, participating in both CCSL and NorCal leagues. LGU offers summer camps as well.
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Adventure Guides is Looking for Adventurous Daughters and Dads
Adventure Guides is a
YMCA program
that provides fun opportunities for fathers and their children to spend meaningful time together. We’re a “circle” of 10 families (dads and daughters) from Daves and Carlton Elementary that roll up to a bigger “expedition” of about 100 families. We meet at least monthly, September through June, for events such as camping at New Brighton State Beach, bowling, packing food for the non-profit
Rise Against Hunger
, and sleeping over on the USS Hornet. We’re looking for dads and daughters interested in joining us for the 2019-2020 school year. If you’d like more information, please contact Daves dad
Adam Grancell
. You can also find more information on the
YMCA website
and our
Sierra Nation Expedition website
.
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LGS Recreation’s
Summer Enrichment School
is back with new class offerings and the ones participants already love! Our program, designed and facilitated by credentialed teachers from local school districts, provides young people the opportunity to keep learning during summer months through a wide-range of challenging, engaging, and fun classes!
Visit our link for registration
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Daves Avenue Elementary School
17770 Daves Avenue, Monte Sereno, CA 95030
Phone: 408-335-2200 | Fax: 408-395-6314 | Attendance Line: 408-335-2245
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Daves Avenue Home & School Club
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THE AVENUE is approved by Principal Jenna Mittleman and the HSC Board to provide pertinent information weekly to the Daves Avenue community.
*The Avenue newsletter is written exclusively to provide the Daves Avenue community with school information. Articles, information, calendars, etc. may not be duplicated or re-printed in any manner without the permission of the Home and School Club or the Daves Avenue school administration.
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