Welcome to
THE AVENUE
...
THE AVENUE
is the weekly publication of the Daves Avenue Elementary School community. Campaign submissions can be sent in through the following
LINK
or you can
E-MAIL
your information. Submissions should be sent by the Monday before the Wednesday edition.
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I want to thank all of you who attended our first Home & School Club meeting of the year on September 6th. We had a truly fantastic turnout and a very productive meeting. LGUSD Superintendent Paul Johnson was on hand to facilitate the Strategic Planning session where we had some very rich conversations and great feedback for the District. I was so impressed with the passion and participation of our Daves Avenue families! If you weren't able to attend the meeting the District will be sending out a survey to all families on September 16th. Please be sure to take the time to fill it out, your voice matters!
Our
DOLLARS FOR DAVES
Grade-Level Challenge is in full swing and we are seeing some great results, but we have some work to do. We are hopeful that Coach Rance will have his calendar filled with recess times for all of our grades! Each grade level will earn a private recess session with Coach Rance if they hit 80% donation participation by the end of the month. If you haven't already donated you can do so by
clicking here
. Your support makes such an incredible difference for our school.
We've got a busy month ahead with
Grades of Green
starting on September 10th, our grade level playdates taking place on Wednesdays after school,
Principal chat
and
4th-grade bike rodeo
on September 19th, and
Walk/Roll to School week
kicking off on September 23rd. You can subscribe to our school calendar by
clicking here
.
I'd like to give a big shout out to our Mamma Mia Mamas. These amazing ladies have been working hard to plan the perfect night out for our Daves Moms. Please join us at our
Mama Mia
Derby Party at Flights, Los Gatos on September 21. Wear your favorite hat or fascinator and join us for an evening of dancing, food, and friends. If you would like to purchase a ticket please
click here
. And dads don't feel left out, information on our
Dad's Poker Party
will be coming out soon!
Last but not least,
Family Movie Night
will take place on the Daves Avenue field on Friday, September 27. This event is free and SO much fun for the entire family. Bring beach chairs and blankets and enjoy the movie "Small Foot" under the stars. Concessions and sparkle tattoos begin at 5:30 pm and the movie will begin at 7:15 pm. Enjoy Oak and Rye, Oaxacan Kitchen Mexican Cuisine, Kona Shaved Ice, or pack your own picnic. As an added bonus, the popcorn is free! :)
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Best,
President, Daves Avenue Home & School Club
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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT
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As we embark on gathering input from all stakeholders in our strategic planning process, we have thoughtfully revised our local district climate survey to gather information from our most important stakeholders—our students. The survey focuses on student’s perspectives surrounding safe, supportive, and engaging school experiences. We would like your student to participate in this survey.
The survey will be given in grades 4-8 between October 21 and October 25.
The survey measures specific school based attitudes, behaviors, and experiences that relate to how our students feel connected and engaged with their school.
Participation is voluntary. You will receive more information about participation or opting out early in October.
A copy of the survey will be available for preview in each school office between October 1 and October 11.
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ONLINE DIRECTORY NOW AVAILABLE
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Our online school directory utilizing software from AtoZ Connect is now available!
If you gave permission to provide your family's information to the directory on your child(ren)'s district registration form, you should have received an email this past weekend with instructions on how to log in, set up your account and verify your information.
If you have any questions about the directory, please email
Jill Cox
, Daves Avenue H&SC Secretary.
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Don’t Forget to Support Our School!
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Daves has some of the best programs in the district supporting the “whole child”. This is not possible without our
DOLLARS FOR DAVES
fundraising effort. The grade-level donation challenge has kicked off and ends October 1. Here is the current standings by grade:
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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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SAFE ROUTES 2 SCHOOL NEWS
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VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
FOR 4TH GRADE BIKE RODEO!
Thursday, September 19th
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4th grade students will learn about and practice bike safety and rules of the road. Click below to volunteer:
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More SR2S News
Look under "Community Events" below for information about a Survey and Community Meeting regarding Daves Avenue Traffic Circulation and Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety.
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MAMA MIA! (AUCTION PARTY)
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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 pizza, Oaxacan Kitchen Mexican cuisine, Kona Ice shaved ice for purchase. Popcorn is free! Or, pack your own picnic.
Parents, please volunteer for this event using this
LINK
.
Fisher students may volunteer
HERE
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LOS GATOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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JOIN THE DAVES AVENUE GREEN TEAM!
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Is Your 3rd-5th Grader Interested in the Environment?
Meetings began
September 10th
, but there is still time to register. The student Green Team meets Tuesdays in the Daves Avenue Garden of Wisdom immediately after school until 3:30 pm. Students get a t-shirt and build friendships while learning to become stewards of the environment. Activities include maintaining the native & sensory garden, conducting science experiments, activism and learning about eco issues in our immediate world, and doing “green” projects around the school. We have had outside speakers, we might get a worm bin, we are building things - it is great!
This year we will focus on planting the seeds of fruits, vegetables and herbs, cultivating them, and enjoying the harvest. We will explore the different ways environmental factors impact the success of our garden
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Click here to learn more and join us!
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CHAMPIONS OF MATH OPEN ENROLLMENT
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We're Celebrating All Things Math!
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The Champions of Math goals are to:
- Further develop 4th and 5th grader math skills vetted by Math Olympiad and other effective resources, such as youcubed, TED-Ed, and inside mathematics.
- Expose students to practical mathematical applications.
- Create an environment for collaborative and creative problem solving.
- Have fun!
Classes will be held every Wednesday, October 16 through March 11, 12:45 - 2:00 PM in Room 26.
Monthly Math Olympiad contests start on November 12th.
Program enrollment starts for
5th grade on Sept. 18
, and then opens to all
(4th & 5th) on Sept. 25
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This year’s musical is coming soon! We are doing things different this year!! Cast
and
Crew applications will be at the same time. Also, the mandatory parent meeting will take place before applications start. Stay tuned for more details.The title of the play will be announced
Wednesday, September 25
and applications will open that day! The Play is always a fantastic experience for the kids who participate on and off the stage. We look forward to seeing many new and returning faces this year. No experience necessary!
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What are relevant questions in today’s education?
What are some challenges we all face as parents?
How can we support parents navigating their parenting journey?
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If this strikes a chord in you, then you may want to be part of the Parenting Continuum at Daves Avenue. We have opportunities to get involved for both working and non-working parents.
Ways to help:
- Research speakers for relevant & current parenting challenges
- Organize logistics and speakers
- Update Facebook page and web page with relevant details
- Market the event in our community
- Moderate the event for the local parents
- Draft write-ups for the schools’ newsletters
Parenting Continuum is a passionate mix of people that bring together a varied set of skills and interests to create an inspiring speaker agenda for the year. Plus, you will personally learn and grow.
There is a lot of flexibility in this role and it’s up to the team how they organize themselves. Generally, we aim to host about 4 significant speakers per year.
For more information, please attend our first meeting on
Tuesday, Sept 24th from 8:30-9:00 am at Daves Avenue school, Room 4.
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ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
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Are you looking for a way to receive
YEAR-ROUND advertising
while supporting essential programs and services at Daves Avenue? Look no further…we have you covered with our
ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM!
You
donate ONCE
and
receive advertising throughout the school year
. Additionally, your contribution is
fully tax-deductible
and will enhance educational opportunities at Daves Avenue.
With four different levels available, there is an opportunity for everyone!
If you or anyone you know would be interested in getting more information, please follow this
LINK
.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out to our ACSP board.
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Art Docents of Los Gatos invites you to explore our docent organization at the Volunteer Open House on Thursday, September 12th 2019! Click
HERE
to register.
E-Mail:
coordinator@artdocents.com
Phone: 1-408-335-2366
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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THE WEEK
Wednesday 9/11
- 2nd Grade Park Playdate, 12:30pm, Oak Meadow Park
Wednesday 9/18
- 3rd Grade Park Playdate, 12:30pm, Oak Meadow Park
Thursday 9/19
- 4th Grade Bike Rodeo, Blacktop
Thursday 9/19
- Principal Chat, 1:30pm, MPR
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Community Meeting Regarding Daves Avenue Traffic Circulation and Pedestrian Bicycle Safety
September 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Daves Avenue MPR
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For more information about the meeting and to take the survey:
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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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