Greetings Daves Avenue Families,
What a great day to be a Cool Cat! Our 17th Annual Fun Run was a blast. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Fun Run Committee, Ali Olivo, Michele Grancell, Michelle Marren, Danielle Von Matt, and all the parent volunteers who helped make this event possible.
As Halloween is around the corner and students might be on the lookout for that perfect costume for the school parade and other celebrations, here are a few friendly tips and reminders:
- Please remember that costumes should be age appropriate and culturally sensitive. This will help to avoid inadvertently mimicking any individual or group of people.
- Avoid scary costumes that could frighten young children. No weapons, blood, or masks. If a costume is found to be inappropriate, your child will be asked to change out of their costume.
- Hair Dye and/or spray should be administered at home and not brought to school.
- Unattached parts of costumes can get lost easily at school, so you may want to leave them at home.
- Our goal is to promote Halloween in a fun, safe, and respectful manner. Your support is appreciated!
If your child decides to dress up (it’s optional), please have them come to school in costume. Children must bring a change of clothes as they will take off their costumes at recess. Kindergarteners will remain in their costumes. The annual parade will begin at approximately 8:30A.M. and will take place on the blacktop. All grade levels will be assigned space on the perimeter of the blacktop and will be provided an opportunity to show-off their Halloween spirit! We invite families to enjoy this event as there will be designated space to watch from the outer perimeter of the parade circle. Additional details will be provided in The Avenue next week.
Have a PAWSitively wonderful week!
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary School
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Hi Cool Cat Families,
Thank you to everyone who attended our Home & School Club meeting last Friday, and to our VP Becky Tanner for running the meeting while I attended the H&SC Presidents Strategic Planning Focus Group. We had a fantastic discussion with Superintendent Paul Johnson and were able to discuss some of the most pressing topics at each of our campuses. Stay tuned for future updates from the district office.
I want to thank Ben Horwath and Wei Wei Gu for heading up Champions of Math again this year! This wonderful program for our 4th and 5th-grade cool cats started this week. Our amazing Oktoberfest hosts held another great party this past weekend so a big thank you to all of you!
One of our most eagerly anticipated events of the year, our annual Fun Run, took place today. A big shout out to our entire Fun Run committee for making this another unforgettable experience for all our kids!
Our DOLLARS FOR DAVES drive is still going strong. Please
click here
to see what your generous donations support here at Daves Avenue. If you haven’t yet donated to DOLLARS FOR DAVES you can do so by
clicking here
.
Thank you all so much for your support of our school!
I look forward to seeing you at our next Home & School Club meeting on Friday, November 1 at 8:30 am in the MPR. This will be our last H&SC meeting of 2019 so please try to join us if you can.
All my best,
President
Daves Avenue Home & School Club
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The 17th Annual Daves Avenue Fun Run was held this morning! Be sure to ask your kids how they did today and congratulate them on their accomplishments.
This event would not be possible without your support. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked behind the scenes and during the event. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for cheering on the students, being positive role models, and encouraging students to be active participants in their community. A
SPECIAL THANK YOU
to Amber Roe, parent of Felix in Julie Ludeman’s class, for designing this year’s Fun Run t-shirt! And, finally,
a big
THANK YOU
to our generous lead sponsor
BrandVia
(the Childers Family) for donating the Fun Run t-shirts!
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A gentle reminder that pledges are due
October 25th
. There is a Fun Run mail tray in the office for pledge envelopes or donate online at
www.davesavehsc.org/funrun
.
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REMEMBER
- The class in each grade level with the highest Fun Run pledge
participation rate
wins a great looking trophy to be displayed in their classroom and bragging rights for the rest of the school year!!!!
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If you have any questions, please contact the
Fun Run Team
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Red Ribbon Week,
October 21st - October 25th
, is a national campaign that promotes healthy lifestyle choices in youth. The foundation for a healthy lifestyle starts in elementary school with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and positive self esteem. In celebration of Red
Ribbon Week and healthy choices, the Daves Avenue Student Council has chosen the following spirit wear and activities:
Monday, 10/21: "Be a Team Player"
- organized games focused on good sportsmanship
Tuesday, 10/22: "Trash Free Tuesday"
- bring a trash free lunch and get a raffle ticket for a prize
Wednesday, 10/23: "Unity Day"
- FunVisors will have small cards for kids to write a nice note to a friend
Thursday, 10/24: "Be Thankful Thursday"
- FunVisors will have a "gratitude box" set up at a table for kids to write things they are thankful for.
Friday, 10/25: "Fearless Friday"
- "Dream Big" poster set up at FunVisor table where kids can write a dream they have, a fear to conquer...
In addition, the following vendors are supporting our students.
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Pizza My Heart Los Gatos:
A free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza.
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Vitality Bowls:
$1 off a smoothie and $2 off a bowl.
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Juice Co LG:
10% off any juice.
Red Ribbon Week at Daves Avenue is sponsored by CASA. CASA helps parents and youth foster healthy lifestyles through the following programs:
- Education of young people and adults
- SafeRides of Los Gatos
- Under 21 Club
- Prescription Drug Drop-Off
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TRASH FREE TUESDAY IS BACK!
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Our registration is growing, we're getting increasing support from our teachers and parents, and the kids are loving what they learn as they become stewards of our environment.
So far, we've made mosaic garden stones, had a eco-scavenger hunt and performed garden maintenance, just to name a few activities. But things are about to ramp up as we have our first
Trash Free Tuesday of the year on October 21st
, and it's better than ever.
We will be focusing on streamlining the process of sorting trash between the recycling, compost and garbage bins. And this year, we will have more prizes available for our lunch raffle! So bring a trash-free lunch and earn a chance to win!
Learn more about Trash Free Tuesday
HERE
.
Green Team meets every Tuesday right after school in the Daves Avenue Garden of Wisdom. Registration is still open, so
REGISTER TODAY!
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3RD GRADE STILL IN THE LEAD!
The grade-level challenge for our annual DOLLARS FOR DAVES fundraiser continues!
3rd grade has a slight lead with TK/Kinder, 1st, and 4th grades tied for 2nd place.
Participation continues to increase, but we still have a ways to go! Please consider supporting our school
today
. Here is our current standing:
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It's easy to participate, just
click here
and your donation will go toward your child (or children's) grade level. Remember, yearbooks are included when you personally donate $400 or more per child, but any amount is appreciated!
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Corporate Matching
Have you made your donation? Please consider
checking in with your employer’s Human Resource representative today. You may be able to double or possibly triple your donation!
To learn more about the Corporate Matching Program, follow this
LINK
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FUNVisors Presents
Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
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Get Ready for a Wicked Cool Adventure!
Monday, 10/21, 11:30am-1pm:
2nd & 3rd grade / 4th & 5th grade
Tuesday, 10/22, 11:30am-1pm:
1st grade
Kids form a team (up to 6) and sign-up at the FUNVisor tables!
Solve a Trivia and win prizes!
Parents, don't miss this fun event!
Put on your best costume and join us. For more information and to volunteer for the event please click
HERE
.
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LAST CALL FOR ALL 4TH & 5TH GRADERS !
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Last Call to cruise on in and sign up for this year’s musical production will include students from all four Los Gatos elementary schools! Today is the last day to sign up and submit you Application form!! Sign up
HERE.
All 4th & 5th graders are encouraged to participate...no experience necessary! Cast (Performers) and Crew (Backstage) applications are at the same time. Don't miss out on this great adventure!!
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TIP
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SR2S TIP #1
:
Ride with Traffic
Bicycles are vehicles just like cars. Always ride in the same direction as traffic. Cars will know to look for you. Make eye contact with drivers before turning corners or changing lanes.
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TOO MUCH HALLOWEEN CANDY? DONATE YOUR EXTRA TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
Ms. Gigi in the Health Office will be collecting extra Halloween candy to donate to
Operation Interdependence
.
Operation Interdependence
provides military care packages and support to active military members overseas and to veterans at home. You can drop your unopened, individually wrapped candy to the Health Office until November 8
th
.
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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Conference Week means....BOOK FAIR! At the Daves Ave Library
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Some New Items for Book Fair this year:
- Will begin on Halloween! Open until 4pm that day
- The new "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" book will be available for pre-order at the Book Fair and will be released on Tuesday, 11/5.
- Extended evening hours on Wednesday 11/6. Will be open until 9pm that day for late shoppers!
More details next week...
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THE WEEK
Wednesday 10/16
- Victor Pacini Preview Night, 6pm, Fisher Library
Wednesday 10/23
- School Site Council Meeting #1
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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 H&SC 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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STAY CONNECTED, visit the Daves H&SC Facebook page!
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