Dear Daves Avenue Families,
September has been a busy month for all Cool Cats! The 4th grade Bike Rodeo last week was absolutely outstanding. Thank you to Meaghen Foley Spencer and all volunteers who helped to make this event possible. Educating students and families about safety precautions on and off of campus remains a top priority. Last Thursday night, the Monte Sereno Better Streets Commission and the Los Gatos Safe Routes to School held a meeting in the MPR to discuss existing conditions around our campus and the surrounding neighborhood streets, proposed circulation, and next steps. For more information, please visit
http://www.montesereno.org
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Dollars to Daves is off to a great start! To promote grade level spirit, we are monitoring overall grade level participation. As of today, team 3rd grade is in the lead with 48% participation. WOW! If you would like to help your child’s grade level achieve our goal of 80% participation, it’s easy to do and you will find the link below. With your continued support, we will be able to sustain or current model of supplying school supplies, technology, study trips and buses, recess and lunch enrichments, and so much more!
Principal hat aside, I know parenting is hard work! We can all benefit from regular tips on how to help our children succeed in school. With the support of Student Services and
http://www.attendanceworks.org
, here are some tips:
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- Develop a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Help your child lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Turn screens off two hours before bedtime.
- Avoid missing school unless your child is truly sick and seek help if chronic illness is a challenge. Check with our school nurse or office staff if you have questions.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other families for advice on how to help your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Arrange medical appointments when school is not in session.
- Avoid extended vacations when school is in session.
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Your child’s success depends on their physical presence in class daily, from the morning bell to the afternoon bell. Thank you for making this a priority for your family.
Have a PAWSitively awesome week!
Kind regards,
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary
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Smile! It’s Picture Day!
We are looking for a few parent volunteers to be runners to classrooms. Full day (8:15 - 2:30pm) volunteers are preferred but half-day will be accepted as well. If interested, please talk to Amy or Sue in the front office.
Volunteers will be compensated with a free picture package!
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IMPORTANT DISTRICT MESSAGES
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A Very Special Parent Information Evening
October 16, 2019
Fisher Middle School Library
6:00 pm
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Please join us for a preview of the
Be Seen and Heard
©
2.0
assembly program presented by Victor Pacini. This is a very dynamic and important prevention oriented child sexual abuse program, for all students in grades TK- 8. This program is designed to create an age-appropriate, safe and engaging environment where students will learn about the
difference between safe and unsafe touch and the importance of having trusted heroes.
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Thank you to all of the families who have already completed the Strategic Planning Survey. The voice of students is also critical in this process. We have thoughtfully revised our local district climate survey to gather student’s perspectives surrounding safe, supportive, and engaging school experiences.
Participation will be voluntary. You will be able to review a copy of the survey in your school office between October 1 and October 11.
The survey will be given to students in grades 4-8 between October 21 and October 25.
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Friday, September 27th
Daves Blacktop & Field
Concessions, fun and sparkle tattoos start at 5:30pm.
The movie begins at 7:15pm.
Enjoy Oak & Rye, Oaxacan Kitchen, and Kona Ice Shaved ice for purchase.
Popcorn is free! Or, pack your own picnic.
Parents, please volunteer for this event using this
LINK
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The grade-level challenge for our annual
DOLLARS FOR DAVES
fundraiser continues! Participation is increasing weekly, but we still have some work to do. Please consider supporting our school TODAY. Our students, community, and teachers benefit greatly from your support. Here is our current standing:
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It's easy to participate, just click and your donation will go toward your child (or children's) grade level. We are asking for a $400 donation per child, but any amount is appreciated and will go towards the challenge. Results will be updated weekly. Remember, yearbooks are included when you donate $400 or more per child.
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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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17th ANNUAL FUN RUN EVENT
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Save the Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
10am - Blacktop/Field
The Fun Run has always been one of the most anticipated and fun events at Daves!
This event will need lots of volunteers! Please click
HERE
to volunteer for this fun event!
Be on the look-out for a class-specific email from your room parent later this week!
A special THANK YOU to our sponsor:
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This year’s musical production will include students from all four Los Gatos elementary schools and is going to be a cruisin' adventure! Get details and begin the application process online
HERE.
All 4th & 5th graders are encouraged to participate...no experience necessary! We have new things for this year!! Cast (Performers) and Crew (Backstage) applications are at the same time. We will also have mandatory parent meetings during the first week of the application process. Join us for the fun!
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GREEN TEAM REGISTRATION CONTINUES...
NOW OPEN TO 2nd GRADERS!
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In previous years, Green Team was only open to students younger than third grade if they had an older sibling already registered. Due to increased interest expressed by younger students this year, we are
opening registration to 2nd grade
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We've had our first meeting, and discussed our new agenda for the year. We plan to continue and improve on existing activities like
TRASH FREE TUESDAYS
with Trash Sorting, and
EARTH WEEK
, and are very excited for some new ones, like
COMPOSTING
, and
PLANTING
and
HARVESTING
our mobile gardens. We call this our
"SEED TO FEED"
Initiative. We will also have green-themed
SCAVENGER HUNTS!
Green Team meets every Tuesday right after school in the Daves Avenue Garden of Wisdom. Registration is open, so
REGISTER TODAY!
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OKTOBERFEST (AUCTION PARTY)
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Limited Number of Tickets Available for Oktoberfest 2019
Put on your lederhosen and dirndl for the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest fundraiser for Daves Avenue! Join us for a beer garden themed party complete with a pretzel and wurst bar and other heavy appetizers. Come celebrate with music, fun and Ein Prost cheers!
Saturday, October 12
6:00 – 11:00 PM
Zimmerhaus
Costumes optional, good times are mandatory!
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THANK YOU BIKE RODEO VOLUNTEERS!
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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THE WEEK
Wednesday 10/2
- 5th Grade Park Playdate, 12:30pm, Oak Meadow Park
Wednesday 10/2
- Custodian Appreciation Day
Friday 10/4
- Picture Day!
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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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