Dragon Tales 4.28.08
Valley Oak Elementary
Davis Joint Unified School District
Web: www.dcn.davis.ca.us/go/voak
E-mail: valleyoak@djusd.k12.ca.us
PTA website: http://www2.dcn.org/orgs/vopta/
PTA email: valleyoakpta@yahoo.com
(530) 757-5470
Week of April 28, 2008
Calendar: April—May--June
April 22-May 2 STAR Testing window
April 30 Elementary Strings Concert, 7 pm, Harper Junior High School Gym
May 5-9 Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 Korematsu Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival and Bazaar
May 8 Last Day for Running Club
May 12 PTA meeting, 7pm, Room 6
May 16 Dragon Run Fun Run “From Davis to Beijing”
May 17 Birch Lane Spring Fling
May 17 North Davis Dolphin Dash
May 26 Memorial Day—No School
June 6 Valley Oak Carnival, 5-7:30 pm
June 12 Last day of School
Save the Date!
Annual Valley Oak Spring Carnival
Friday, June 6th, 5:00-7:30pm
If you've never been to the Spring Carnival, then mark your calendars and don't miss this last one! There will be lots of games, good food and the chance to hang out with friends. Be sure to visit the “Hall of Memories” in the MPR during the carnival celebrating Valley Oak’s 54 year history. We are looking for memorabilia (pictures, t-shirts, etc.) to include in this display. If you have any items that we may borrow, please email valleyoakpta@yahoo.com.
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
After our request for help with the upcoming May 7th Staff Appreciation Luncheon, we want to thank so many of you! We have received a good number of volunteers for set up and clean up. We do however need a few more gift baskets. If anyone is feeling creative and wanting to help out in this area we would appreciate it. Some ideas or themes for a basket would be: coffee, bath/lotions, gardening, gourmet foods, etc. The gift basket raffle is a highlight of the luncheon. Our goal is to have enough gift baskets to raffle off one for each staff member!
We really want this event to be spectacular and need your help in making that happen. If you can help, please contact Denise Costa at domzden@sbcglobal.net or at 757-6391.
Warm weather brings a change in student wardrobes! Parent reminder re: dress code
--Students must wear closed toed shoes for safety.
--For girls: tops must cover shoulders and tummies. No spaghetti straps or crop tops.
--Shorts and skirts must be long enough for decency. No underwear should be showing.
Most important: more sunshine increases the need for sunscreen! Protect your child from the sun’s rays!
Dragon Run Fun Run
“From Davis to Beijing”
Friday, May 16th
Spring is here and that means it is time for our annual Dragon Run event! This year’s theme is “From Davis to Beijing” celebrating the upcoming Summer 2008 Olympics. Please watch for Dragon Run flyers, pledge forms and volunteer letters being sent home soon.
The Dragon Run is a run/walk fun fitness event for all class levels. Proceeds raised by this year’s Dragon Run will be donated to the Davis Schools Foundation benefiting Davis school programs and teachers. Pledges are encouraged but not required. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and/or clean-up, handing out water and counting runners’ laps. Questions: contact
Martha Gegan at marfjax@gmail.com
Shawn Mayr at shawn.mayr@gmail.com
Dennis Spann at drspann@yahoo.com
Davis Police Internet Safety Class
The Davis Police Department will present an Internet Safety class, offered on three alternative evenings. Please note: The class is geared for parents, not students.
When: May 12, 13 or 14, from 6:30- 8:30pm
Where: Davis Police Dept., 2600 5th Street
What: Focusing on Cyber-Bullying and Social Networking
Who: Retired Detective Brent Buehring and Youth Services Officer Trease Petersen will facilitate the classes.
If you have any questions, contact Officer Trease Petersen at 747-5400.
Volunteer for I-House Summer Camp
International House, Davis is in need of volunteers for the Children’s International Summer Camp, 2008. Volunteers will act as a “Guide” representing a specific region or country of the volunteer’s choice and experience. The volunteer position requires only two days of commitment during the weeks of June 16th–20th and June 23rd--27th.
--For more information contact Children’s International Summer Camp teachers Lauren Bartelt and Cara Patton at ihd.chips@gmail.com.
A Community Conversation
Closing the achievement gap: Understanding the culture of success
Saturday, May 10, 2008
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Performing Arts Building, Davis High School
Breakfast and lunch catered by Cracchiolo's.
To strengthen the potential of all our students, it takes family, community, and school partnership. Join members of our community for conversation with trained facilitators to discuss differences in learning success among our children.
Join us! Your voice is important!
Sponsored by the Davis Joint Unified School District, the City of Davis, and the Davis Teachers Association.
Free child care for children K-6 with reservation; up to 45 spaces available. (Each child must bring a lunch. Activities will be provided. No on-site registration will be taken.
Veterans Memorial Center Game Room)
Contact: Connie Foppiano at 757-5626 or communityconversation@cityofdavis.org.
Stay Tuned at your new school
Birch Lane: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/BirchLane
Chavez: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/cesarchavez
Korematsu: http://korematsupto.org
Montgomery: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/montgomery
North Davis: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/NorthDavis
Patwin: www.patwinelementary.com
Pioneer: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/Pioneer
Willett: www.djusd.k12.ca.us/Willett
Harper: http://groups.dcn.org/harperpto/
Holmes: http://yvm.net/go/hjh/
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