Upcoming Calendar Highlights

November 3 - No school, Teacher planning/grading day, end of quarter 1

November 7, 8, 9 - Family-Teacher Conferences

Note- Conferences are after school on the 7th and there is no school on November 8 and 9.  November 10 - No school, Veteran’s Day

November 15, 16, 17, 19 - da Vinci Drama and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare present Romeo and Juliet, tickets available at the door and online link coming soon

November 22, 23, 24 - No school, Thanksgiving break

Family-Teacher Conference times & Sign-Up

Tuesday, November 7th EVENING 4:15pm – 8:15pm  (after school)

Wednesday, November 8th DAYTIME 8:15am – 3:45pm (no school for students) Thursday, November 9th DAY/EVE 8:15am – 8:15pm (no school for students)

The link and information about conferences is on our website.  

Meals Sign-up for Teachers During Conferences

Our teachers work long days during these conferences. If you can contribute to morning treats or a meal on Thursday, please use this Sign-up and let us know what you can bring. Teachers really appreciate this support and nourishment.

Security Tip and Regarding Personal Belongings

Please make sure your student has a lock for their locker and have a conversation about the importance of keeping their belongings secured in locked lockers. Families are welcome to come in and check the lost and found for personal belongings that end up there. There are MANY jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes and a few other assorted items. Phones and other small items are regularly found and turned into the office. We currently have a found dental appliance, a few keys and assorted jewelry in the office. We would love a volunteer to help clean up and organize the lost and found area in the cafeteria.  

In Need of Clean Beanbag Chairs

Do you have beanbag chairs that you no longer need?  We are looking for 4 to 6 beanbag chairs to create a lounge workspace for students. If you have a beanbag chair in good condition to donate please drop it off in the office.

It's TAG Nomination Time!

If you would like to have your student tested for potential TAG identification, nomination forms are now available in the front hall (next to the auditorium doors) or online.  Forms are due back by November 12th and can be turned in to the office. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Young.  More information can be found on the PPS Talented and Gifted website.

PPS High School Lottery Application

8th Grade Families - The PPS High School Lottery application window for Benson HS and Jefferson is Nov.13 - Dec.1.  For information on info sessions/tours for all PPS high schools, please see Katie’s website.

13th Annual da Vinci Arts Fair

• 5 weeks to go — Dec 2nd.  Save the date! Tell your friends!
• It’s time now for student and alumni student artists to register. Forms will be in the office on Monday.
• Musicians! Help us create some ambience. Volunteer, acoustic performers wanted for 15-45 minute slots at the event. Students welcome. Email us at davinciartsfairlove@gmail.com.
• Questions?  Our Information Sheet is brimming with answers! 
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PTSA in search of volunteer for to help with Taxes

The deadline is coming up. As a nonprofit organization, the PTSA is required to complete taxes. Thank you to Judy Holmes for working on the audit. If you have tax preparation experience, please contact the Treasurer, Maggie Vera.