Dearest Daves Avenue Families,
I would like to extend my ongoing gratitude for your continued support in helping to make your child’s virtual classroom a positive experience. Team LGUSD is whole-heartedly taking feedback about our possible return to in-person learning and instruction from all stakeholder groups. With certainty, I can say that returning to in-person learning is one of the most complex and passionate topics of conversation that I have had the opportunity to participate in during my educational career. As your site leader, I am asking you to join me in remaining solution-oriented and to be mindful of the conversations you have in the presence of your child(ren). The day-to-day stressors while navigating school, work, and other commitments is a tall-task for everyone. You are not alone! More information will be shared with community members in the coming days with updates about the possible return to in-person instruction and learning. In the meantime, take heart in knowing that Team LGUSD’s methodical approach supports the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and community members.
This week, all families received an email and corresponding survey titled “Long Term Distance Learning Enrollment”. Please make sure to read the email thoroughly and complete the survey by September 24 if:
- Your child is medically fragile
- Your child would be put at risk by in person instruction
- Your child is self-quarantining because of concerns of exposure to COVID-19
Please note that students will remain in their current class placement until Phase 1 in-person instruction begins in LGUSD. When in-person instruction begins, students who have registered for long-term distance learning will receive a new class placement. Students will remain in the long-term distance learning program for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. If you have additional questions about long term distance learning, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
On behalf of the Daves Avenue Staff, we continue to be in awe of the personal effort and resiliency displayed by all Cool Cats! Please give your child(ren) a hug and a high-five!
Kind regards,
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary School
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Dear Daves Avenue Families,
The past few weeks with the wildfires has been tough on all. It’s incredible to see a somewhat blue sky return to Los Gatos. This year continues to test us, but we also continue to find silver linings and appreciate things that we once took for granted. My hope is that you can all spend a few extra minutes outside when safe. We all need it!
I want to thank all of you who attended our first Home & School Club meeting of the year on September 3rd. Despite all that’s going on around us, I was very pleased with the turnout. Our new virtual format allows more flexibility, especially for those who are working like myself! If you missed the first one, please join our next HSC Meeting on October 8th at 3:30pm.
I also want to acknowledge our Daves staff for yet another seamless distribution of materials. We all appreciate what you are doing for our kids. Fingers crossed that next time we have great air quality and low heat!
If you haven’t already, please mark your calendar for our first Principal Chat on Tuesday, September 22 at 3:30pm. We will provide Zoom information for this meeting as we get closer to this date. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Mrs. Mittleman about what’s happening with Daves, our district, and the possible reopening of on-campus learning.
Last but not least, we are planning some unique, virtual community events to have some fun together. More coming very soon!
Take care,
President
Daves Avenue H&SC
(408) 202-6311
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Join us for a LIVE Zoom event with Sterling the Bubblesmith
Friday, September 25, from 4-5 pm
Watch and learn how to blow amazing bubbles with your hands!
Q&A included to answer all your bubble-blowing questions.
All Cool Cats are invited to join!
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Meeting ID: 946 086 2150
Passcode: PAWS
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The H&SC Board is looking for a new member ASAP to serve in the position of President-Elect. The President-Elect will be an invaluable member of the Board this year who will transition to H&SC President for the 2021-2022 school year, and then to Parliamentarian for the 2022-2023 school year. The ideal candidate will be a parent with children in the 3rd grade or younger, who wants to take on a leadership role at Daves Avenue supported by a great team! The role is absolutely open to working parents. Interested? Have more questions? Or know someone who may be a great candidate?
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In addition, the Room Parent Coordinator position is now OPEN.
If any of the roles interests you, please email our Board Vice-President, Emma Garner.
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The Silicon Valley chapter of The American Institute of Architects is thrilled to present the Third Annual Kids Draw Architecture program on Saturday, September 26th. This program has been created to encourage drawing and inspire the next generation of architects. This year we’re presenting the program virtually with selected videos and offering the opportunity for kids to talk to an architect online to receive tips on improving their drawings.
To register, please click on the following LINK
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#ParentStrong – A National Town Hall on Distance Learning
Worried about the challenges presented by distance learning or hybrid school models? Get expert advice and practical tips in English and Spanish on how to keep your children motivated, emotioally strong, and on track academically. #ParentStrong – A National Town Hall on Distance Learning will be held Thursday, September 17th at 2:30pm PDT/5:30pm EDT, hosted by Khan Academy, PBS, and Learning Heroes, and supported by Carnegie Corporation of New York. This virtual town hall is open to all parents of children from pre-K through 8th grade. To register, visit LINK.
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FREE breakfast and lunch services will be extended through December 31, 2020. Drive thru service will be offered at R.J. Fisher Middle School.
Hours for pick-up Monday to Friday
Breakfast at 8am
Lunch at 12pm
All meals are free to those 18 and under regardless of income.
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Never Miss an Important Date! 🗓
To subscribe, clink the link above to be taken to the H&SC website calendar page.
Above the calendar, click the appropriate link to subscribe via Google or iCal.
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Tuesday, September 22nd - 3:30pm
Principal Chat
Zoom link to follow
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Friday, September 25th - 4pm to 5pm
Sterling the Bubblesmith Zoom Event
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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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