Davis Elementary

Good evening, this is Mr. Porto with a message from Davis Elementary School. Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., we will hold our annual holiday program for all grade levels in the gym. To ensure adequate seating for families, classes will enter the gym to perform their portion of the program and then exit once their performance is complete. Families should enter the building through the old third-floor entrance located next to the gym. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you.

🚗 Parent Pick-Up Parking Reminder

To maintain a safe and orderly dismissal process, parking in the Parent Pick-Up lot is restricted after 3:10 PM daily. This area must remain clear so students can move safely to their pick-up locations beginning at 3:20 PM.

If you are picking up your child, please park off Elk Street or off 5th Street. Keeping the lot clear ensures that dismissal runs safely and efficiently for all students.

Thank you for your cooperation in supporting a safe dismissal routine.

Stop the spread of germs this season! Please take a moment to read this message from our School Nurse, Kelli Grose!

📣 PBIS Trip Information Reminder! 🚌💙💛

Students attending the PBIS trip this Friday will be bringing home a Packed Lunch Count Sheet today. If you would like the school to provide a packed lunch for your child, please be sure to complete the form and return it to school tomorrow, Thursday, November 6, 2025.

✅ Important Reminders:

Tomorrow (11/6/2025) is the deadline for all permission forms AND the Bridge waiver to be turned in.

This PBIS trip is a special reward for students who have demonstrated strong attendance, positive behavior, and academic effort over the past 9 weeks. We are so proud of their hard work!

Thank you for helping us prepare for a great day of celebrating our Davis Dragons! 🐉✨

📣 Eagle Pride Day Update! 🦅💙💛

Due to the forecasted weather, Eagle Pride Day at Braxton County High School has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 9.

Our Davis Dragons (Grades K–5) will leave school at 12:15 PM and return before regular bus dismissal. 💫

This is always an exciting day full of school spirit, community pride, and fun! 🎉

👉 A letter and permission form will be coming home today. Please sign and return it by Thursday, October 9 so your child can join the fun!

In addition, we’re switching our Spirit Days for the week:
👕 Wednesday, October 8 – Pajama Day
💚💛 Thursday, October 9 – Green & Gold Eagle Spirit Gear Day

Let’s show our Dragon Pride as we cheer on our Braxton County Eagles! 🐉🦅💚💛💙

🦅 Eagle Pride Day is almost here! 🦅
This Tuesday, October 8, our Davis Dragons (Grades K–5) will be heading to Braxton County High School to celebrate Eagle Pride Day with schools from across the county!
📅 Date: Wednesday, 10/8
🚌 Departure from Davis: 12:15 PM
⏰ Return: Before dismissal at 3:15 PM
We can’t wait for a fun afternoon of school spirit and community pride! 💙💛🐉
Let’s show Braxton County how Dragons do it!

📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW (Mon, Sept 29)! 👥 PTO Meeting at 4:30 PM in the Cafeteria — Volunteer Training will follow immediately after. Thanks for supporting our Dragons! 💙

📣 Spring Fling Dance – Tomorrow! 🌸 Davis Elementary School is excited to host our Spring Fling tomorrow, May 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the DES Cafeteria. Doors will open at 4:45 PM. 🎟️ Ticket Info: $5 Entry Ticket $5 Buddy Picture $20 Drop-Off Option (Includes entry, buddy picture, and 2 snacks. Adults do not need to stay for this option.) 🍿 Concessions will be available! This is a fun opportunity for our students to celebrate spring with music, dancing, and friends. We can’t wait to see our Davis Dragons there! 💙💛

📚✨ Testing Time at Davis! ✨📚 Our General Summative Assessment begins tomorrow—Thursday, May 15th for grades 3–5. Please help your child be ready to succeed by: ✅ Getting a good night’s rest ✅ Eating breakfast at home or school ✅ Arriving at school on time 💡 Studies show students perform better when they test with their class and teacher—so attendance is extra important! We’ve got great incentives lined up to celebrate student effort, and we’re proud of all the hard work our Davis Dragons have put in this year. Let’s finish strong! 🐉💙💛

Social studies texts books are open to review.

📢 Parent-Teacher Conference Rescheduled Davis Elementary will be rescheduling our Parent-Teacher Conferences for Monday, April 28th from 3:30–5:30 PM. We look forward to connecting with families to discuss student progress and celebrate successes. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for your continued support!

Egg Hunt Rescheduled for This Week We’re excited to share that our rescheduled Egg Hunt will take place this week during each class’s scheduled Physical Education time, either Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the weather forecast. While we were disappointed we couldn’t hold the event before Spring Break, this schedule allows us to celebrate with students without disrupting the academic day. We’ll be sure to capture and share photos of the fun on Facebook and ClassDojo—stay tuned! Thank you for your continued support!

Important Update: Egg Hunt Postponed We apologize for the late notice, but after reviewing multiple weather sources this morning, it appears there is a high chance of showers and thunderstorms during our scheduled egg hunt. For the safety of everyone, we have decided to postpone the egg hunt until after break. Classroom celebrations will still take place today beginning at 2:00 PM as planned. Thank you for your understanding!

In accordance with the application guidelines set by the West Virginia Department of Education, the Braxton County School District is submitting this Notice of Intent to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant. One grant application will be submitted to support Braxton County High School and Braxton County Middle School, while another will be submitted to support the six elementary schools: Burnsville Elementary, Davis Elementary, Flatwoods Elementary, Frametown Elementary, Little Birch Elementary, and Sutton Elementary. This grant will fund academic remediation and enrichment activities during non-school hours, as well as provide a wide range of additional services, programs, and activities designed to complement the regular academic curriculum. The 21st CCLC programs will also offer families opportunities for meaningful engagement in their child’s education, including literacy and other educational development opportunities. The application will be available for public review upon submission. For input on the program, please contact Dr. Leatha G. Williams at the Braxton County Board of Education or any principal at your local school.

🐣🌸 Easter Egg Hunt Alert! 🌸🐣 This Thursday, April 10th, Davis Elementary students will be hopping over to Kenton Meadows Field for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🎉 Families are welcome to come cheer on their little dragons as they search for eggs! 🐉💐 📅 Note: If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll postpone the event until after Spring Break. Also, a reminder that Friday, April 11th is a Professional Learning Day—no school for students. Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break! 🌞 We’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 21st!

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 Due to the three-hour early dismissal and inclement weather, we will be canceling our scheduled Parent-Teacher Conference for this evening (Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM). We will reschedule for a later date—please stay tuned for updates via school notes, ClassDojo, and our Facebook page. Thank you, and we hope all our Dragons stay dry and safe on their journey home! 🐉💙

Dear Families, Due to personal reasons, Mrs. Frame (Kindergarten) and Mrs. Backus (Fourth Grade) will not be attending tonight's parent-teacher conference. If you would like to schedule a conference with them, please reach out via Dojo to arrange a convenient time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Dear Davis Elementary Families, This is a friendly reminder about our school’s opening times to ensure a smooth start to each day: ✅ Regular Schedule Days: Doors open at 7:20 AM ✅ 2-Hour Delay Days: Doors open at 9:20 AM Please note that staff are not available to welcome students until these times. We kindly ask that you plan accordingly, as we are unable to accommodate students before the doors open. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We truly appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students safe and our school running smoothly! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 304-364-5291 or jporto@k12.wv.us.

The Davis Elementary PTO will be holding a meeting today, Thursday, March 13th at 4:00 PM in the cafeteria. All friends and families of Davis Elementary are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

📢 Order Your 2024-2025 Davis Elementary Yearbook Today! 📢 Davis Elementary is now taking orders for this year's edition of the Davis Elementary Yearbook! Don't miss out on capturing all the Dragon Memories from the 2024-2025 school year. 📸 Order Online: Visit shop.memorybook.com/login and use our school code: 215373M to place your order. 📝 Order In Person: Stop by the school office to complete an order form. 🎉 Secure your student's yearbook today! 🎉