Dear Daves Avenue Families,
Almost two years ago, on March 13, 2020, we were instructed to close schools and we all transitioned to remote learning due to the impacts of COVID-19. Today, we are transitioning from a pandemic to an endemic approach, where we are learning to manage COVID-19, rather than eradicate it. On February 28, Governor Newsom issued a joint press release along with the Washington and Oregon Governors that sunsets the requirement for mask-wearing in schools. The Governor announced that indoor masking in schools will move from a requirement to a strong recommendation starting after March 11, 2022.
In Los Gatos Union School District, we will continue to follow the guidance from state and local public health officials. We will transition from a mask requirement to a strong recommendation as it relates to indoor mask-wearing in schools starting on Monday, March 14, 2022.
As we hope this is the final stage of learning how to live alongside COVID-19, community support is imperative. The LGUSD Student Success Profile states: Demonstrate personal, civic, social, local, and global responsibility through ethical and empathetic behaviors. By partnering together, we have an opportunity to empower one another to be the “I” in KIND while respecting personal decisions about masks.
Moving forward:
Per CDPH, beginning on Monday, March 14, 2022, students and staff are strongly recommended but not required to wear a mask indoors. This will be an individual decision, and we will be respectful of one another.
Wearing masks outdoors will continue to be optional.
Masked or unmasked, if a student has symptoms, they will be sent to the health office. Students with symptoms will be asked to wear a mask until they are picked up and a negative COVID-19 PCR test will be required before they return to school.
As a community, we continue to encourage vaccinations within our community as our health experts indicate that it is the best strategy to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
Optional and daily testing will continue at the Los Gatos Union District Office:
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In safety & education together, |
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DONATIONS NEEDED
The Daves Auction Committee is soliciting donations for our upcoming Auction in April. If you have a pair of tickets, an unused gift card, or other fun items/experiences to share for our upcoming Silent Auction, please reach out to: bob_lapcevic@yahoo.com
Remember, all donations are Tax Deductible as we are a 503c Nonprofit. (Tax ID: 94-2786120)
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WINE BOTTLES & GIFT CARDS NEEDED!
Looking for a super easy way to help raise funds for our kids? Can’t make it to the Tropic Nights school auction on April 30th? You can still help!!!! Consider donating a nice bottle of wine to the auction’s wine pull (should be a $30+ bottle that you would give as a gift). Not a wine collector? That is okay!! We are also in need of small value gift cards ($25-$60) to give as prizes during the auction’s shot pull.
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HOW TO HELP?
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Contact Jessica Johnson via email (jessicakjohnson@mac.com) or text 408-410-1399
- She will pick up your donations at drop off/pick up or from your porch OR
- you can drop donations on her porch in downtown LG if that is more convenient
Thank you so much!!! We are looking forward to a successful event for the school and appreciate your help!
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*Stay Tuned! Tickets will go on sale this week. More info to come. |
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APPLE employees - Did you know that Apple is doubling donations made to non-profits today through March 16th? If you have not made a donation to our One Community Campaign yet please consider doing so to take advantage of the double match!!
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COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE INPUT SESSION |
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In preparation of the Board decision on April 21, the facilities committee and site administration are inviting you to join in a community input session. Your feedback will be shared and will help to inform the facilities committee recommendations to the Board.
Please join our community at the next:
Daves Avenue H&SC Meeting on March 18th at 9:00am or
Daves School Site Council Meeting on March 30th at 3:00pm
(details to follow)
The facilities committee will present multiple options for your community playfields. Please view the slides HERE. Your input is important to help inform the board choice at the April 21st Board meeting. Options and a decision matrix will be presented and discussed.
The latest Board presentation is available HERE.
In addition, a survey will be distributed after each community meeting to gather feedback. The survey will be emailed after each site meeting to all families and staff of each community. This survey will close on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 5:00pm.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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LGYT PRESENTS SEUSSICAL JR. |
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LGHS’ SPRING MUSICAL: LITTLE WOMEN |
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After two long years, we are thrilled to announce a new LGHS Spring Musical: Little Women. The literary classic has been musically adapted for the stage with a score about personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice – as we follow the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March and their experiences growing up in Civil War America.
Come join us for an uplifting night of musical theater!
March 25, 26 and 31 and April 1 and 2
All Shows at 7pm
Tickets on sale at https://lghstheatre.ticketleap.com/
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5th GRADE PARENTS
HONOR BAND / ORCHESTRA / CHOIR
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The Home & School Club would really love to bring back our annual end-of-year Carnival and Talent Show this year, but we need your help! We are seeking a Chair (or grab a friend and Co-Chair) to lead a committee that will coordinate food, games, and entertainment. The Carnival will take place at the end of May. It is usually our last big event of the school year and the kids love it! If you would like more information or are interested in this fun opportunity, please contact H&SC Co-VP Melissa Barragan.
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GET A HEAD START TO YOUR SUMMER PLANS
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LGS Recreation Summer 2022 registration is now live! For more information about Summer programs, please visit www.lgsrecreation.org or call 408.354.8700. For a digital version of our Summer 2022 guide, please click this LINK
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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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Thursday - Friday, March 10th-11th
last few days of Conference Week
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 10th - 4:00pm
Friday, March 18th - 9:00am
Principal Chat and H&SC Member Meeting
(details to follow)
Wednesday, March 30th - 3:00pm
School Site Council Meeting
(details to follow)
Monday - Friday, April 11th - 15th
April Recess
NO SCHOOL
Saturday, 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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STAY CONNECTED, visit the Daves H&SC Facebook page!
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