Dear Cool Cat Families,
October has been full of learning opportunities, allowing our students to grow academically and socially. Our most senior Cool Cats had an amazing week at Science Camp as they enjoyed banana slugs, campfire songs, and six hour hikes! Today’s Fun Run was a huge success and Halloween is around the corner. As a friendly reminder, please remember the following guidelines:
- Encourage school and age appropriate costumes.
- Avoid scary costumes that could frighten young children.
- No weapons, blood, or masks.
- No hair dye or spray can be brought to school. Please administer at home.
- Unattached parts of costumes can get lost easily at school, so you may want to leave them at home.
If your child decides to dress up (it’s optional), please have them come to school in costume. Children must bring a change of clothes as they will take off their costumes at recess. Kindergarteners will remain in their costumes. The annual parade will begin at approximately 8:25 A.M. and will take place on the blacktop this year. All grade levels will be assigned space on the perimeter of the blacktop and will be provided an opportunity to show-off their Halloween spirit! We invite families to enjoy this event as there will be designated space to watch from the outer perimeter of the parade circle.
Finally, Friday is the last day for students to submit applications for the play- Rockin’ Robin Hood! We are so lucky to have these opportunities to watch our students shine!
Best,
Principal, Daves Avenue Elementary
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Never Miss an Important Date!
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The 16th Annual Daves Fun Run was held this morning!
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Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers and staff that came out and helped make this event so much fun for all!
Be sure to ask your kids how they did today and congratulate them on their accomplishment. It is now time to collect the donations!
Donations are due October 31st
to either your teacher, the Fun Run slot in the office, or you can donate online
HERE
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REMEMBER
- The class in each grade level who collects the most pledges this year wins a great looking trophy & the bragging rights for the rest of the school year !!!!!
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A big
THANK YOU
to our generous lead sponsor
BrandVia
(the
Childers Family
) for donating the Fun Run t-shirts!
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A very
SPECIAL THANK YOU
to our fifth grade parent
Jeff Bambas
for designing this year’s Fun Run t-shirt!
THANK YOU
to all the room parents for the ongoing help. And last but not least,
THANK YOU
to everyone who helped behind the scenes and also to the volunteers that helped with the entire event!
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FINAL CALL FOR ALL 4th & 5th GRADERS!
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This year’s musical production applications are due
Friday, October 26th
. Get details and begin the application process online
HERE.
All 4th & 5th graders are encouraged to participate...no experience necessary! Join us for the fun!
Remember to turn in your audition form to the office by October 26th.
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Audition Dates
10/29, 10/30, 11/1, 11/3 (please plan to attend all four. See the Play
website
for locations and specific grade-level times.)
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FUNVisors presents
Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
Get Ready for Wicked Cool Adventure!
Monday, October 29 - 2nd & 3rd grade / 4th & 5th grade
Tuesday, October 30 -1st grade
Kids form a team (up to 6) and sign-up at the FUNVisor tables!
Solve a Trivia and win prizes!
Parents, don't miss this fun event!
Put on your best costume and join us. For more information and to volunteer for the event please click
HERE.
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Kinder Pedestrian Safety Presentation
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Halloween Costume Parade
8:25 am, Daves Blacktop
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Book Fair!
Daves Library
Sneak Peek Thursday 11/1
Open 8am - 6pm, 11/2 & 11/5 - 11/9
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The Daves Avenue Book Fair happens during Conference Week, twice a year.
Buying books at the Fair supports our Library, as 25% of the proceeds come back to us!
Think about those favorites your child and family like to re-read, as these make
great holiday gifts!
And if your child’s favorite is not at the Fair, we can order it (it usually comes in a week or less!)*.
- Shop during school and surprise your child with a new book! (Right after school is usually the busiest time.)
- If your child is enjoying a book their teacher is reading aloud in class, note that these books are targeted at the class’ listening level, so be ready to have this book be a family read-aloud.
- Cash, Check and Credit Card are accepted!
* To order books, make a wish list with your child and either email our librarian,
Amy Goldsmith
, or drop by the library and Mrs. G will process your order.
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Conference Week - MINIMUM DAYS ALL WEEK
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David Yurman Event (Auction Party)
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Not completely satisfied with your child's school picture? Just bring your child's picture package to school today and they can be retaken.
We are also requesting
volunteers
to help out. If you're available, please talk to Amy or Sue in the front office. Thank you!
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Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL
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RED RIBBON WEEK CONTINUES @ DAVES AVE
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Red Ribbon Week, October 22nd - October 26th
, is a national campaign that promotes healthy lifestyle choices in youth. The foundation for a healthy lifestyle starts in elementary school with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and positive self esteem.
In celebration of Red Ribbon Week and healthy choices, Daves Ave Student Council has chosen the following spirit wear:
Thursday,
October 25th -
Express Yourself Thursday
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Crazy hair!
Do not bring hair dye to school. All hair should be done at home.
Friday
, October 26th -
Follow Your Dreams Friday
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Wear PJ’s
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Local Merchants Participating in Red Ribbon Week
Students,
WEAR your
RED
wristband
to receive
FREE
stuff and discounts at the Los Gatos businesses below!
Monday to Friday:
- Vitality Bowls - $4.99 panini with any acai bowl OR $2.00 off any acai bowl OR $1.00 off smoothie or fresh juice.
- Juice Co LG - 10% off any juice.
Wednesday:
Pizza My Heart - FREE slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza.
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Red Ribbon Week at Daves Ave is sponsored by CASA. CASA helps parents and youth foster healthy lifestyles through the following programs:
● Education of young people and adults
● SafeRides of Los Gatos
● Under 21 Club
● Prescription Drug Drop-Off
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A
BIG
Thank You
to our amazing Oktoberfest hosts & hostesses this past weekend! The guests had a blast decked out in their finest lederhosen and dirndl! And the best part is that all proceeds came right back here to Daves Avenue.
Tausend Dank!
(A Million Thanks) to the Zimmer, Hanson, Kinczel, Kohli, Reginelli, Wend, Pitigoi and Owens-West families!
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Free2Me features Box Tops for Education!
The Free2Me program keeps you informed on businesses that offer
FREE
money that comes right back to Daves Avenue Elementary! Each month we will feature a participating business and have some special raffles and prizes.
Free2Me is featuring
Box Tops for Education
for the month of October! Did you know that while each Box Top is only worth $.10 many schools raise thousands of dollars a year simply by collecting and sending them in? Look for participating items (visit
www.boxtops4education.com
for a complete list of items) and clip the Box Top! Please send your trimmed Box Tops in an envelope r baggie marked with your child's name. You can also have them glue the trimmed Box Tops to the special flyer that will be coming home (
or click here print one yourself
). They can visit the office and drop them into the shiny blue Box Tops collection box! Every 10 collected will earn your child a chance to win a $25 gift from any participating Benefit Mobile business!!! Raffle entries end October 30th, but we will be collecting Box Tops all year and have other raffles for any turned in.
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LOS GATOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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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 HSC 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 HSC Facebook page!
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