Dear Daves Avenue Families,
It’s another great week to be a Cool Cat! Important announcements this week include the following:
COVID-19
Please make sure to stay informed with all updated procedures and protocols which can be found on the LGUSD COVID Information Webpage. When there is a positive Covid case on campus, the individual class will be sent a close-contact exposure notification letter. A more brief school-wide non-close contact notification will still be sent to the school community. Any close-contact email supersedes a school-wide exposure notification.
Cell Phones & Smart Watches at School
This is a reminder that cell phones and Smart Watches are not allowed at school. This is our policy in the elementary schools and also at Fisher Middle School. We understand that some students have recently received these devices, so this reminder is timely. Please review our policy below. Moving forward, all teachers will remind students to place these items in backpacks. Thank you for helping us to reduce distractions to learning.
Daves Avenue Cell Phone & Smart Watch Policy
Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school provided the phone is turned off during school hours (8:15 A.M. - 2:38 P.M., Wednesday 8:15 A.M.- 12:15 P.M.) and kept in a backpack. While cell phones and Smart Watches can be an important tool for communication, they may not be worn during school hours. This includes texting, recording, and taking photos. Smart Watches may not be worn at school.
Consequences: Incident 1- Warning Incident 2- Parents will receive a call from the teacher and the phone or watch must be picked up from the front office.
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Be Seen & Heard Assemblies~Parent Night on January 31
Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12. We are very pleased to share that Victor Pacini will be returning to our schools in February 2022 to deliver his program entitled, Be Seen and Heard© 2.0, a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program.
Mr. Pacini is an author, a motivational speaker, and a survivor of sexual abuse. The assembly program last year was very successful and positive. He will be back to help us implement this important mandate again this year.
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The District will host a virtual parent night on January 31 for families to preview the assembly information. Parents can also watch this video to learn more about the program. Additional information will be shared next week.
Wishing you a PAWSitively healthy week!
Kindly,
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KIDS HEART CHALLENGE STARTS JANUARY 21st |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE AUCTION EVENT
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We’re looking for volunteers to make this event the best one yet! Below are volunteer jobs we’re looking to fill.
Auction Item Coordinators (3+ needed) - Committee members will connect with local and other businesses to curate our fabulous auction gifts. This is a great role for networking within our community.
Event Mini Fundraiser Coordinators (2 needed) - Calling all party planners! In this role you’ll brainstorm ideas for mini fundraisers within the event (ex: Martini Madness, Wine Pull, etc.), secure supplies needed to ensure successful mini-fundraisers, and plan/coordinates any pre-auction events on campus (ex: silent auction kickoff).
Entertainment Coordinator (2 needed) - Fulfill your inner DJ dreams! Committee members will work with the band/DJ & Auctioneer to creates music list for the night while working closely with the location coordinator.
Live Auction Coordinator (2 needed) - Committee members will work together to obtain larger Live Auction packages and prep the materials to showcase at the event. They will train on how to call the paddles (spotters at event) and will keep thorough records of winning bids on the night of the event.
Live Auction Videographer (1 needed) - Works closely with Live Auction Procurement team to create a video that sells the live auction packages. Experience with video editing a plus!
Raffle Coordinators (2 needed) - Work with the school and preferred vendors to obtain items for raffle (ex: Daves Avenue Parking Spots, Vardy’s Jewelry), order raffle tickets, and determine pricing. Also work with Wednesday Wave editor to advertise raffle and sell tickets.
Registration Coordinators (3 needed) - Calling anyone who’s Type A! Our registration coordinators will manage the auction software, add auction items, manage event ticket sales, manage the event check-in, and ensure all items are delivered to the purchaser. Attention to detail is encouraged.
Sign-Up Parties Coordinators (3 needed) - Like to throw parties? This one’s for you. Committee members will work with previous year hosts to secure commitment for next year’s school fundraising parties (ex: Moms and Margaritas, Dad’s Poker Night). Members will create sign up sheet which includes pricing and dates, while also encouraging people to sign up during our auction event.
Teacher Feature Coordinators (2 needed) - Brainstorm creative ideas for teacher-driven auction items while working with teachers to secure participation & any items needed. Create baskets and sign up sheets and promote during the event.
Volunteer Coordinator (1 needed) - Are you a leader? Show us what you can do! Our volunteer coordinator will assess the needs for staffing during pre-auction sales, coordinate auction set up/clean up, and coordinate staffing for the auction event. They’ll maintain sign in/out sheets, plan hospitality for volunteers, and coordinate thank yous for all volunteers.
Volunteering for the Auction Committee is a great way to meet more families at Daves and support your school! If you’re interested in helping, please click the SIGN UP button below for your preferred coordinator choice!
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Please email Melissa Barragan (Co-Vice President of H&SC) at covp@davesavehsc.org with any questions.
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SAVE THE DATE!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
PRINCIPAL CHAT AND H&SC MEMBER MEETING
More Details Soon
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LOS GATOS RECREATION INFO |
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SHOW YOUR COOL CAT SPIRIT! |
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Check out new styles of shirts, hoodies, accessories, and more!
Youth and adult sizes.
Pick-up at school, or shipping available too.
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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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Friday, February 11th
Principal Chat and H&SC Member Meeting
Details to Follow
Monday - Friday, February 21st - 25th
February Recess
NO SCHOOL
Friday, April 30th
AUCTION NIGHT
Location will be at the Palms Restaurant
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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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