Superintendent's Snapshot - April 2019
Hello DJUSD Community
I want to thank all who attended and supportedthe Save the Music in ParadiseFestival. It was a day to remember and for which we all can be very proud. I can’t thank enough the hundreds of studentsand staff who made this event successful and so special on so many fronts. Congratulations all!
Hello DJUSD! Hope you enjoyed your Spring Break and are ready for the last quarter of the 2018-19 school year. This month I am offering up a new means of communication—it is my quick way to share more broadly all the exciting work going on across our District. This visual snapshot will highlight the big happenings in DJUSD and give you a taste of some of the places I had the chance to visit this month and plan to be next month. I enjoy meeting so many of you, especially our students, when I am visiting campuses, school events, sports matches, performances and more. Help me to build stronger and better connections for all students. Send me your thoughts at [email protected].
Save the Music in Paradise Festival
DJUSD's Spring Summit offered all secondary teachers the opportunity to attend teacher-led workshops for a great afternoon of teacher collaboration.
Secondary Spring Summit
The Citrus Circuits Robotics Team competed in a multi-day competition at the UCD Arc Pavilion, where the team came in first place!
Citrus Circuits FIRST Competition
February and March Recap
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Measure M Update
On February 28, DJUSD saw the first successful bond sale under the Measure M program. Thanks to our community, we will begin work with the first $50 million to address safety projects, elementary multi-purpose rooms and more! #DJUSDMeasureM
High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend the Career Exploration Fair, hosted by the Davis Chamber of Commerce in partnership with DJUSD. Students will have the opportunity to explore their options in higher education, vocational, and entrepreneurship avenues.
Career Exploration Fair - April 10
Spring Testing
Nothing is more special than wandering the halls and classrooms during our Open Houses to get a look a some of the wonderful work that students have created during this year. Take time to visit your child’s classroom, meet other families, talk with your teachers and explore more of your school. You can find specific open house dates on our website calendar.
Open House Season
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Looking Ahead to April
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Springtime in CA schools means time for State Testing. This month DJUSD students in grades 3-8, and 11 take the California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP) Summative Assessments and students in grade 12 will take the CAST science assessment. Watch for details from your school site.
Board of Education Listening Tour
Throughout this school year, the DJUSD Board of Education is meeting with students at every school in order to better understand what our students are looking for in an effort to bring our Graduate Profile to life.
Listening Tour Stops for February and March
- Birch Lane
- Fairfield
- Korematsu
- Montgomery
- North Davis
- Pioneer
- Patwin
- Willett
- Da Vinci
- DPNS
- Holmes
- Adult Ed
- Children's Center
- DSIS
- Harper
February and March Events
- Davis Sunrise Rotary Student of the Month
- UCD Equity Summit
- Yolo County School Boards Association
- Woodland Bike Garage
- Facilities Measure M Bond Sale
- Yolo County Office of Education State of the State of Education in California
- DJUSD Parent Engagement Night
- Parcel Tax Subcommittee Meetings
- DSHS Auto Tech Education Program Award Ceremony
- California School Boards Association Legislative Action Day
- DJUSD Secondary Spring Summit
- Save the Music in Paradise Festival
- DH Jazz Choir Cabaret
- Parent Advisory Meetings
- DSHS WASC Visit
- Citrus Circuits FIRST Competition
- DJUSD Board of Education Listening Tour Visits
- Parcel Tax Subcommittee Meetings
Where I Went
- DHS Symphony Orchestra: Alice in Wonderland
- National School Counseling Week
- Elementary Strings Concerts
- Da Vinci 1929 Night
- Da Vinci WWI Night
- Kindness Week at Montgomery
- Kindness Week at Korematsu
- A Touch of Understanding at Birch Lane
- Coding Night at Patwin
- Save the Music in Paradise Festival
- DSHS Jazz Choir Cabaret
- Citrus Circuits FIRST Competition
- Open Houses at Da Vinci, DSHS, Harper and DSIS
School Highlights
- Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Special Education
- Parcel Tax Subcommittee Meeting
- Committee to Honor Dr. Mary Ellen Dolcini
- Safety Committee
Committee Meetings - April
- District English Language Advisory Comittee
- Parcel Tax Subcommittee Meeting
- Committee to Honor Dr. Mary Ellen Dolcini
- Superintendent's Advisory Committee on Special Education
Committee Meetings - February and March
The Book of Lost Tales, Part 1 - J.R.R. Tolkien
Great Read Recommendation
Africa - Weezer
Song of the Month
Captain Marvel
Must-See Movie
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