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Many New Experiences Await Head Start Students

Vroom! Vroom! is the theme for our Head Start students.  We are still learning classroom rules and routines and making new friends.

Parents: Please remember to send in a small blanket for rest time, a set of clothes, and a sweater.  Don’t forget to label your child’s name on EVERYTHING! Be sure to check your child’s backpack daily.  Thank you for your support and cooperation. Remember to sign up to volunteer in the

class at:

www.getinvolvedineducation.com

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Kindergartners Know How

to Follow the Rules

As September rolls around in Kindergarten, we are anticipating an exciting and productive school year.  We will strive to diligently enforce school rules and procedures.  Please continue to review the rules at home.  Make sure you check your child’s backpack every day.

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First Grade Teachers

Love to See Those Smiles

First grade teachers will be working to provide your child with a good education by creating quality relationships through character education in a safe and caring environment.  We look forward to seeing happy smiles each morning!  The teachers welcome any questions and concerns that you may have as we work together on our commitment to educate your child.

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Second Grade is Off

To a Great Start

Please remember that nightly reading is part of your child’s homework. Nightly reading can consist of you reading to your child or your child reading independently. Parents please sign and return folders daily. Thanks for all your support. We are looking forward to a great year!

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Know Your Number

Please encourage your child to memorize their cafeteria numbers.

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Third Graders Have Daily Reading Assignments

We are off to a great start this year! Remember homework is part of our daily routine. Please check your child’s planner for assignments and important notices. Review work completed at home and work that is sent home. Reading daily is part of their nightly homework; please take the time to read with your child.  Make it fun! Together we can make this an exciting and successful year!

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Fourth Graders Rotate Teachers in Three Subjects

Fourth grade will be switching classes for READING, WRITING AND MATH… this year. Make sure you check the planners daily for assignments and comments from teachers. Please sign and return the planner.  Provide your child with paper, pencils, tissues, dry erase markers, dry eraser, antiseptic wipes, folders, crayons, colored pencils, glue stick and pencil sharpener. Let’s have a GREAT YEAR…

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Fifth Grade Keep Novels Nearby at All Times

Fifth Graders are adjusting to the routine of changing classes for different subjects. All students are encouraged to “Saddle Up For Success” by keeping a novel handy in their backpack at all times and by reading each night for at least 20 minutes. Thank you parents for returning all paperwork in a timely manner. Let’s make it a great year!

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Thank You Partners

A big Davie Elementary thank-you to our Partners in Excellence, Dairy Queen, Dunkin Donuts, Papa Johns and Publix for their generous donations to our school at the beginning of this school year.

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PTO News

Don’t miss our Dunkin Donuts Family Night on Wednesday, September 1, 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at:

5141 S. University Drive

Davie, Fl. 33328

Mention Davie Elementary and the PTO will receive a portion of the proceeds.

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Important  Reminders for Davie Parents and Students

School Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast begins in the cafeteria at 7:15 a.m..  There is no school supervision in the cafeteria before 7:15 a.m.  Please do not leave your child unattended before this time.

Helmets

Students must wear a helmet if they ride a bike to school.  It’s the law.

Parents-When Picking Up or Dropping Off  Your child in the car line:

Please pull up as far as possible, stay in the car, and have your child enter/exit the passenger side closest to the sidewalk.  This ensures that all Davie Mustangs remain safe during our arrival and dismissal times. Thank you for your cooperation.

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FIND A SPELLING MISTAKE AND WIN A PRIZE.  SUBMIT IT TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER.

MISTAKE________________________________________________

NAME______________________ TEACHER______________

In an effort to be more ecologically responsible, Davie Elementary will no longer be sending the newsletter, parent calendar or school lunch menus home with your child each month. Newsletters and calendars can be found on our website at www.davieelementary.com. Menus will still be available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/foodservice/ . Menus can also be found in our local newspapers or can be heard on T.V. and radio news programs.

If you do not have access to a computer, these items will be available in the front office upon request.

August was a busy month but the students and staff have done an excellent job!! We are in full swing and daily procedures have been established. As we begin September, our focus is to have all students working on skills needed for a successful future. Grades 3-5 will take the Benchmark Achievement Test (BAT) September 13-16. The results of this test will assist us in targeting individual student skill areas in need of remediation.

If your child is experiencing difficulty in academics and/or social/emotional growth, please contact the teacher to see how he/she can assist. Continuous communication is necessary to ensure each child’s success.

The devoted staff of Davie Elementary School continues to challenge our students to reach new levels. Their professionalism, values, and love for the students is apparent in all they do. How fortunate the parents of our school are to have such a fine group of people working with their children. Our mission is to continue to provide the very best educational environment for our students.

Educationally yours,

Robert N. Schneider

Principal

April Schentrup

Intern Principal

In an effort to be more ecologically responsible, Davie Elementary will no longer be sending the newsletter, parent calendar or school lunch menus home with your child each month. Newsletters and calendars can be found on our website at www.davieelementary.com. Menus will still be available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/foodservice/. Menus can also be found in our local newspapers or can be heard on T.V. and radio news programs.

If you do not have access to a computer, these items will be available in the front office upon request.

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable and restful summer. The children look great and many have shared their summer activities with us. It is amazing to see how much they have grown in just a few months.

As you may already know, our school has maintained, for a fifth year in a row, an “A” rating from the State of Florida. We are very proud of this “A”commplishment. In addition to Davie’s dedicated staff, our school could not have accomplished this great achievement without our concerned parents and hard-working students. We are looking forward to another successful school year and having the opportunity to work with you once again.

We are looking forward to a successful and exciting year! Our staff and students continue to “try their best” each and every day. If at any time you need to contact us, we may be reached at 754-323-5400.

It is with great pleasure that we extend a hearty congratulations to all of our students, parents and staff for their

“A”ccomplishment!

Robert N. Schneider April Schentrup

Principal Intern Principal

Our Tardy Policy

TARDINESS

Davie Elementary is a “BTIP” School (Broward Truancy Intervention Program).

Any child not in his or her room by 8:00 a.m. must be marked tardy. This includes students eating breakfast at the school. Late arrivals must get an admittance slip from the office before going to class. Promptness is a habit that both home and school must encourage.

EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD IN THEIR CLASSROOM ON TIME. Please reinforce this responsibility with your child!

TARDINESS IS NOT FAIR TO THE CHILD

Occasionally, there might be an excuse. A note to the school is required on this occasion.

If a child has a doctor or dentist note, their tardy will be excused.

Each seventh tardy will result in a detention which is served at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday.

As stated in our policy, an unserved detention may prohibit your child from attending a field trip or extracurricular activity.

Attendance

To report an absence for your for your child, call our HOT LINE:

754-323-5400

Florida law requires school attendance for all children grades K-12. The parent is legally responsible for compliance with this law.

Parents have an obligation to keep their children in school and to promptly report and explain any absence in written form to the teacher or principal. Failure to comply carries a penalty. (Florida Law 232.10.232.17) Excessive absences will result in notification to the State Attorney’s Office.

Students will not be dismissed after 1:30 p.m. except in cases of extreme emergencies, as determined by a school administrator.

School Hours at Davie Elementary

Regular Hours:

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

School is open for student arrival at:

7:15 a.m. For students who are eating breakfast in our

cafeteria (please use the cafeteria entrance).

7:30 a.m. For all other students.

Davie After School Care:

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

-FDOT Encourages All to be Cautious as Students Return to Class-

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and our Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) partners remind motorists to take extra traffic safety precautions as students head back to school in Broward County Monday, August 23, 2010.  The beginning of the school year is a time when children are at increased risk of transportation-related injuries from pedestrian, bicycle, school bus and motor vehicle crashes.

FDOT offers the following tips for making back to school commutes safer for motorists and students.

Tips for Motorists

• Slow down and obey all traffic laws and speed limits.

• Be alert for reduced speed limits in designated School Speed Zones.

• Watch for school buses. Red flashing lights and an extended stop arm indicate the school bus is stopping to load or unload children. Know and follow the state law that requires you to stop. (See info on this link [ http://hsmv.state.fl.us/SafetyTips/SchoolBusSafety.htm ]http://hsmv.state.fl.us/SafetyTips/SchoolBusSafety.htm )

Keep an eye out for children riding their bicycles or walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks.

Be alert for children playing and gathering near bus stops and for those who may dart into the street without looking for traffic.

When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch for children walking or biking to school.

When driving in neighborhoods or school zones, watch for young people who may be in a hurry to get to school and may not be thinking about getting there safely.

Tips for Parents

Be a good role model. Always buckle up in the car, always wear a helmet when biking and always follow pedestrian safety rules. Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving.

Supervise young children as they are walking or biking to school or as they wait at the school bus stop.

Provide your children with bright clothing so motorists can easily see them. Add reflective markings on backpacks.

Make sure your child is properly buckled up in a weight-appropriate child safety seat in the back seat.

Make sure that your teen driver understands and obeys all state traffic laws.

Tips for Students

• Always buckle up when riding in a car. Be sure to remove your backpack before getting in the vehicle. Never buckle your safety belt with your backpack on.

• Always ride in the back seat. It’s the safest place for young people.

• Always wear a helmet and follow traffic safety rules when riding your bike.

• If you ride a school bus, learn and practice the safety rules for waiting at the bus stop, getting on and off the bus, and riding the bus. Never wait for the school bus in the roadway.

• If you walk to school, learn and practice the safety rules for pedestrians. It’s extremely important for you to use the sidewalk when available, look left-right-left when crossing the road, and always walk facing traffic.

Always cross at crosswalks, obey all traffic signs, traffic lights and crossing guard instructions.

Teen drivers should avoid speeding and minimize distractions (texting, talking on cell phones, eating, adjusting the radio) while driving. Teens are also reminded never to overload their vehicle; everyone riding in a vehicle must use a safety belt.

Be a good role model for your younger brothers and sisters and friends, and help them learn and follow vehicle safety rules.

The Multi-Child Application for Meal Benefits for 2010-2011, will be available on-line July 1st for parents to complete. The web address for Food and Nutrition Services is broward.k12.fl.us/foodservice . Parents can click on Free and Reduced Price Meals, then click on Online Application. Please complete the application on-line to expedite the process.

(Spanish)

A partir de 6 de Octubre de 2010 sus niños pagarán por el desayuno y almuerzo a no ser que usted haya llenado una solicitud para Beneficios de Comida Gratis o Precios Reducidos antes del 22 de septiembre de 2010. El ingreso de su familia es usado para decidir si sus niños recibirán comidas gratis o a precio reducido. La información que usted nos suministre es protegida y solamente sera utilizada para determinar la elegibilidad de sus niños para este beneficio. Si usted tiene alguna dificultad en completar esta solicitud, favor de pedir ayuda en la oficina de la escuela o llame al 754-321-0250. Gracias por su cooperación.

(Portuguese)

Depois de 6 de Outubro 2010 sua(s) criança(s) têm que pagar pelo café da manhã e pelo almoço, a não ser que você tenha preenchido a Aplicação para Refeições Grátis, ou a Preços Reduzidos (Application for Free or Reduced Price Meal Benefits) até 22 de Setembro de 2010. Sua renda familiar é utilizada para decidir se sua(s) criança(s) vai/vão receber refeições grátis, ou a preços reduzidos. A informação fornecida fica assegurada e somente é usada para determinar a elegibilidade de sua criança para este benefício. Se você tiver problemas ao preencher a aplicação, peça ajuda na secretaria da escola (school office), ou telefone para o número 754-321-0250. Agradecemos sua cooperação.

(Haitian Creole)

Apati 6 oktòb 2010, pitit-ou dwe peye pou manje maten ak manje midi. Si ou pa vle pitit-ou peye, ranpli yon Aplikasyon pou Manje Gratis oswa Pou Pi Bon Mache pa pita pase 22 septanm 2010. Nap itilize revni fanmi-ou pou deside si pitit-ou va resevwa manje gratis oswa pou pi bon mache. Tout enfòmasyon ou ban-nou ki sou aplikasyon-an va rete konfidansyèl. Nap itilize ransèyman-yo sèlman pou deside si pitit-ou kalifye pou manje gratis oswa pou pi bon mache. Si ou gen pwoblèm ranpli aplikasyon-an, mande lekòl pitit-ou asistans oswa rele nan nimewo telefòn 754-321-0250. Mèsi pou kowoperasyon-ou.

The Multicultural & ESOL Program Services Education Department is proud to announce the new for Parents website (www.browardesolparents.com) in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

El Departamento Multicultural & ESOL Program Services Education está orgulloso de anunciar el nuevo sitio Web para los Padres (www.browardesolparents.com) en inglés, español, haitiano criollo y portugués.

O Multicultural & ESOL Program Services Education Department tem o prazer de anunciar o novo site for Parents (para Pais) (www.browardesolparents.com) em inglês, espanhol, crioulo haitiano e português.

Multicultural & ESOL Program Services Education Department kontan annonse nouvo sit pou Paran (for Parents) nan (www.browardesolparents.com) ann angle, espayòl, kreyòl ayi-syen ak pòtige.

Broward School District

Title I Parent Resource Center

701 NW 31st Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

(754) 321-1425

www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/

North Parent Resource Center

Fischer School of Education and Human Services

Nova Southeastern University

1750 NE 167th Street

Technology Building – 1st Floor

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

(866) 281-4678

www.knowyourchoices.org

Los padres tienen acceso a los locales y estatales, los Centros de Recursos de Participacion de Padres (PIRCS). Estos centros son recursos maravillosos para los padres, no dude en ponerse en contacto con estos centros con las preguntas que pueda tener. Nuestros centros mas cercanos son las siguientes:

Distrito Escolar de Broward

Titulo I Parent Resource Center

701 NW 31 Avenue

Fort LAuderdale, FL 33311

(754)321-1425

www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/

Parent Resource Center Norte

Fischer, Facultad de Educacion y Servicios Humanos de

Nova Southeastern University

1750 NE 167th Street

Edificio Tecnologico-1 planta

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

(866) 281-4678

www.knowyourchoices.org

Parent Recourses

Parents have access to the local and state Parent Involvement Resource Centers (PIRCs). These centers are wonder resources for parents,. Please feel free to contact these centers with questions you may have. Our closest centers are listed as follows:

Broward School District

Title I Parent Resource Center

701 NW 31st Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

(754) 321-1425

www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/

North Parent Resource Center

Fischer School of Education and Human Services

Nova Southeastern University

1750 NE 167th Street

Technology Building – 1st Floor

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

(866) 281-4678

www.knowyourchoices.org

De conformidad con la Politica del Consejo Escolar 1165, Davie Primaria se enorgullece de ofrecer talleres y eventos de calidad para nuestras familias y la comunidad. Visita www.davieelementary.com para nuestro calendario de talleres para padres proxima manana, que incluyen lectura, escritura, matematicas y estrategias para la integracion en la vida de diversion familiar. Tambien ofrecemos la noche Megadestreza clases para padres, que se centran en actividades de fomento de la confianza, motivacion, esfuerzo y habilidades para la vida. La Feria de la Salud, la alfabetizacion y la Feria del Libro de la Feria tambien eventos de diversion que tenemos cada ano para promover el tiempo en familia. Tambien nos reunimos en la comunidad en Publix, Barnes y Nobles y otros negocios.

Recursos para padres

Los padres tienen acceso a los locales y estatales, los Centros de Recursos de Participacion de Padres (PIRCS). Estos centros son recursos maravillosos para los padres, no dude en ponerse en contacto con estos centros con las preguntas que pueda tener. Nuestros centros mas cercanos son las siguientes:

Distrito Escolar de Broward

Titulo I Parent Resource Center

701 NW 31 Avenue

Fort LAuderdale, FL 33311

(754)321-1425

www.broward.k12.fl.us/titleone/

Parent Resource Center Norte

Fischer, Facultad de Educacion y Servicios Humanos de

Nova Southeastern University

1750 NE 167th Street

Edificio Tecnologico-1 planta

North Miami Beach, FL 33162

(866) 281-4678

www.knowyourchoices.org

Hay algunos documentos que los padres son simpre bienvenidos a la vista. Estos documentos utiles se encuentran en la oficina y disponible, a los padres y la comunidad que lo soliciten. El informe de SPAR es util para medir como nuestra escuela Anual de Progreso Anual como se indica en la Junta Escolar Politica de 1118. Tambien tenemos un plan de participacion de padres que se describe la forma en que alentar e invitar a los padres y la comunidad a participar en talleres de familia amable y eventos escolares. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre estos documentos, por favor visite nuestra oficina principal.