Welcome to
THE AVENUE
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THE AVENUE
is an electronic-newsletter for the community to share the latest NEWS, upcoming events, school highlights and MORE! From all of us who has helped put the Avenue together, we hope you had an enjoyable & memorable Summer with friends and family. We wish you all an amazing and phenomenal 2019/2020 NEW school year!
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Ahoy Mates!
W
elcome to the 2019-2020 school year! On behalf of the Cool Cat staff, I hope that you have enjoyed a restful and relaxing summer! As I begin my second year at Daves Avenue, I am particularly grateful for the wonderful community of students, staff and families, and I am eager to see hundreds of smiling faces on the first day of school. Over the summer, I had the pleasure of attending a Project Based Learning (PBL) Conference with a team of teachers. We remain committed to incorporating learning opportunities and adjusting classroom environments to meet the needs of all students. In addition to rigorous classroom instruction, inclusive play during recess with support from Coach Rance and incorporating flexible seating into every classroom were huge successes from last year that should be celebrated. I would like to acknowledge that there were some community members concerned after witnessing the old chairs in a recycle bin on campus that had unfortunately been sprinkled with garbage. The chairs are in the process of being relocated to the LGUSD storage yard while we try to find them a new home or recycle them. If you have any contacts of organizations in need, please let me know! Helping our Cool Cats learn how to pay it forward is a beautiful life lesson. Due to your ongoing support, I am grateful that students at Daves continue to have access to programs including Science, Music, Wellness, Art and Technology.
Please join me in welcoming two new staff members to our Cool Cat family. Mr. Ethan Ducker, who previously taught in Soquel Union Elementary School District, was announced as Teacher of the Year in May 2019. Ethan looks forward to fostering a collaborative, creative, and safe space for learning that cultivates authentic relationships, critical thinking, and a sense of connectedness to student’s global context. In his free time, Mr. Ducker enjoys playing a variety of instruments, spending time with his family, and is an avid surfer. Mr. Ramil Ochoa, joining us from Union Elementary School District, hopes to further facilitate and offer inspiring learning opportunities that magnify the creativity and citizenship of children in the bay area. As a technology leader, Mr. Ochoa has led professional developments, implemented new programs, developed and modified curriculum maps, and facilitated interest and inquiry based projects. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Ochoa enjoys spending time with his family and fishing. Thank you Mr. Ducker and Mr. Ochoa for joining our family!
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Mr. Ducker (left) & Mr. Ochoa (right)
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I look forward to seeing you all at the ice cream social on August 14
th
at 5:00 P.M. when class lists will be posted. Finally, I am committed to personally improving communication about school events and classroom instruction with all families. I look forward to “tweeting” on a regular basis. Please consider following me on Twitter
@PAWSPrincipal
. Together, I know the 2019-2020 school year will be PAWSitiviely awesome!
Kind regards,
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary School
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HOME & SCHOOL CLUB PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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Dear Daves Avenue Families,
On behalf of the
Home & School Club
(H&SC) I’d like to extend a very warm welcome back to our returning families and a big welcome to our new Daves Avenue families. We are thrilled to welcome all of you to our 2019-2020 school year! I am honored to be part of this amazing community at Daves Avenue and am very much looking forward to a productive and exciting year as H&SC President. I am entering my 7th year as a parent here at Daves, my son Nolan will be a 6th grader at Fisher, and my daughter Quinn is an incoming 4th grader. We have been truly blessed with outstanding teachers and staff here at Daves and are looking forward to yet another great year.
One of the things that makes Daves so special is the dynamic and dedicated group of parent volunteers that help make our school the incredible place it is today. I would like to give a huge shout out to all of our Committee Chairs and countless volunteers who plan, organize and execute many of the programs and events we have here at the school. We always welcome new volunteers so please reach out to any of us if you would like more information on available opportunities.
We also have an amazing 2019/2020 Board of Directors that I am pleased to introduce to you now:
Please join us at the Back to School Coffee in the MPR on Thursday, August 15th at 8:15 a.m. Chat with board members and committee chairs to learn about upcoming programs, events, and volunteer opportunities. More importantly, reconnect with old friends and make some new connections as well. We are also looking forward to seeing you at our monthly H&SC Information Meetings where we encourage your input and ideas. You can download our H&SC Calendar
HERE
.
Last but not least, our annual Fundraiser
DOLLARS FOR DAVES
is in full swing and we are looking to get 100% participation from our families. We are asking for $400 per child but you are welcome to donate any amount that works for your family. 100% of your donation stays here at Daves Avenue and funds technology, supplies, flex seating, field trips, student enrichment, recess enhancement programs and much more. Our partners at
LGEF
fund key personnel as well so please be sure to visit their website for more information.
As we embark on a new school year, the H&SC is looking forward to working with all of you to find new and innovative ways to enhance the school experience for all our Daves families. Here’s to a great school year!
All My Best,
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The Home & School Club is a parent, volunteer organization working on behalf of your students and our faculty.
DOLLARS FOR DAVES
is the annual fundraising campaign that keeps important programs, not covered by state funding and property taxes, at our school. We are working hard to maintain these programs but cannot do this without strong parental support! This year, the H&SC is contributing $455 per student.
We are asking for a donation of $400 per student.
ALL
students benefit from DOLLARS FOR DAVES and every dollar counts! Thank you!
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Have you already made your donation? Want to further your dollar? Please contact your human resource (HR) department at your corporation and inquire to see if they would match your donation! Not only will they be supporting a local school and it's enrichment programs, they will also be recognized for their generous contribution to Daves Avenue Elementary.
To learn more about the Corporate Matching Program, follow this
LINK
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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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THE COOL CAT AUCTION CONTINUES!
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THE COOL CAT AUCTION CONTINUES!
Let’s kick off the NEW School year by celebrating with our
fellow Daves Ave parents…all while supporting our
spectacular school!
There are spots left for these fabulous events: Men’s
Poker Party, Mama Mia, and Octoberfest at Zimmer Haus!
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LOS GATOS-SARATOGA RECREATION
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The After School Club House & Enrichment classes are now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!! If you’re interested in enrolling your Daves Avenue student(s) in our after school Enrichment classes, please follow this
LINK
to find our school offerings. If you have any questions, please call Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation at 408.354.8700
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FUN VISOR PROGRAM & PROJECT CORNERSTONE
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Daves Avenue Declares
that orange is the Official Color of Fun!
Join the FunVisors and you can be fun and orange too!
Hi, My name is Rachel Ruggiero and together with Christina Rapisura, will be coordinating the FunVisor Program this year at Daves Avenue.
Fun Visor is a lunchtime program that is open to ALL kids from 1
st
to 5
th
grade. We offer a variety of activities such as
bottom scooters, jump rope, ball games, carnival games, clay days, scavenger hunts, painting, art and crafts, Legos and MORE!
The purpose of the Fun Visor program is that ALL kids have an activity to enjoy during lunch. We are a part of Project Cornerstone and will have activities that bring the ABC lessons from the classroom to the playground.
The FunVisor program is offered everyday except on Wednesday.
Volunteer time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Volunteer schedule: FLEXIBLE
You can participate as much or as little as you would like. You can volunteer on the playground weekly, share an alternative schedule, participate on special event days or help out on rainy days. You choose what will fit your schedule best.
Younger siblings are welcome!
Kids really enjoy the Fun Visor program and to begin the year off strong, we need YOU!
Also,
SAVE THE DATE
for
FunVisor Orientation/Training on Sep 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the MPR.
Your time makes a meaningful impact on the positive culture of our school and the development, safety and happiness of our children! Thank you!
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With the support of our Home & School Club, the Safe Routes 2 School program
at Daves Avenue focuses on the education and encouragement of students and their families through grade-level specific learning opportunities and school-wide events.
Our goal is to increase the number of students and families who walk, bike, skate, scooter, and carpool to school, while building community and friendships.
A few reminders for the upcoming school year -
Find your Route
!
Whether you walk, bike/scooter or carpool, start to plan how you and your family will get to and from school each day.
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Plan your Pick-up:
Make sure your child knows how they will be getting home from school each day and where they should meet their pick-up person - if that's a parent, a grandparent or a family friend/carpool.
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Remember the
ABCs of the Drive-Thru
line. Please refrain from using your phone while in the drive-thru line. This can help limit the wait line. Blocking the drive-thru lane leads to a long back-up on our side streets and more congestion.
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CALENDAR & BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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NEW Family Picnic
11 a.m. located on Daves blacktop
This event is a great time for your children to become familiar with the school grounds and meet some new friends before school officially starts. It is also a great time for parents to meet other new and returning families here at Daves. Bring a picnic lunch and join in the FUN!
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NEW Parent Orientation
4:00 p.m. Daves Avenue MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
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You will learn all about Daves Avenue's wonderful programs and activities offered to our kids. Please plan on attending. Right after this meeting, you will join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social and
class list postings
. Children are encouraged to attend. More info below.
Please view or download our Welcome Packet
HERE
to
help get you off to a great start.
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Ice Cream Social
5:00 pm, Daves Avenue blacktop
You will not only want to attend for the ice cream, but class postings will be made available at this time. Join us on the Daves Avenue blacktop at 5:00 p.m. following after the New Parent Orientation for those new to Daves Avenue.
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Back-to-School Coffee
8:15 am, Daves Avenue MPR
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Join us for a Back to School Coffee Parent Meet & Greet on Thursday, August 15th at 8:15 a.m. at the MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
Join Principal
Jenna Mittleman
and the Home & School Club for our Annual Back-to-School Coffee! For many parents, this is the opportunity to learn more about the activities available to your student(s) and the additional programs that Home & School Club offers. Learn how you can help the students and staff of Daves Avenue.
Sign up
for volunteer opportunities, as well as connect and reconnect with other parents during this casual meet & greet event. Younger siblings are welcome.
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Kindergarten/TK Park Playdate
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Oak Meadow Park
Join us for a TK/Kinder
students and parents
play date at
Oak Meadow Park located on 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA. It'll be a great way for new and returning kinder students to get to know each other and another great way for Daves Avenue parents to meet & greet.
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Room Parent/Chair Meeting
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., MPR
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Back-to-School Night
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Classrooms and MPR
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New Family Wine Night
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. located at En
oteca La Storia
There will be a New Family Wine Night social taking place at
Enoteca La Storia, located on
416 N Santa Cruz Ave in Los Gatos
. Come mingle and un-WINE with other fellow parents at Daves Avenue. It's also a great way to network.
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MEN'S POKER NIGHT (AUCTION PARTY)
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT @ 5:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M.
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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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