2025-26 Ann Simpson Davis Middle School PTO

Just a reminder that the March PTO meeting is this Wednesday, March 11th @ noon.  Check the front office for location.

Hope you can join us!

Market Day:

• Support Davis PTO by shifting money that you already spend at grocery stores by ordering restaurant-quality food at grocery store prices from Market Day.   Money has been used for technology upgrades, ___________________
• 100% guarantee on taste and quality of products.
• Order on-line at www.MarketDay.com under account number 9625,
• Or turn in order form included in order guide to office (available to all Davis students), ((No discounts or promo codes if order this way))
• Or call Market Day at 877-632-7753, or
• Or call co-chairs Carol Crocker at 734-0384 or Martha Hilliard at 356-3152
• On-line use can include emails and/or text alerts for exclusive offers, order reminders, and more.  Prepay by credit or debit card only on-line.
• Pick up your order on sale night.  If not prepaid, pay by check to “Market Day” or exact cash.

Can’t pick up?  Then have your order sent to another school to pick up and split the profit or prepay to pick order up at GFS store.

     Some Market Day products available at certain GFS stores ( closest one is in Lewis Center on US 23), that earns the PTO 5% profit.

• Last year over $3040 was earned with 10% – 20% profit.
• New Customers use promo code “NEWFIVE” to save $5 off at least a $25 order.
• SALE DATES:  MONDAYS:  Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4, Jun 1
• Pick up 5:45 – 6:45 pm in hallway entrance or café.
• Your CHALLENGE … Order at least 1 item from your grocery list.

PLEASE NOTE SOMEWHERE WHAT PROFIT IS USED FOR PTO!!  OR THAT MARKET DAY IS USED TO HELP RAISE FUNDS.

School is canceled, but the ANNUAL PTO CANTEEN is STILL ON for tonight 7-9pm!  Appropriately themed, “Winter Wonderland,” is sure to be a blast for the students at Davis!  Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door.  Doors will open early at  6:45pm for ticket sales, but students will not be allowed into the canteen until 7pm.

There will be a live DJ, photo booth, concessions, snow cones, popcorn, pizza and lots of prize give-a-ways for the kids!

It is sure to be a good time, don’t miss out on the last Davis Canteen of the year!  Adult chaperones are still needed as well as high schoolers for concessions.  Click on the link below to sign up.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4BADAE28A6FE3-annual/

The Annual PTO Canteen is this Friday 2/20 from 7-9pm!  Tickets are being sold during lunch hours for $5 each for the remainder of this week. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.  PTO organizers, Theresa Whealdon and Melissa Smilonich have worked very hard to make this a GREAT EVENT for our kids!  There will be concessions, pizza, popcorn, snow cones, a DJ, a photo booth and many great prizes will be given away to the kids!  This is the last Davis Canteen of the school year.

However, we have a VERY BIG PROBLEM! Multiple emails requesting parent chaperones have been sent out through Sign Up Genius to over 300 people each time and, to date, we do not have ONE parent volunteer.  Please don’t delay, sign up ASAP, it’s only 2 1/2 hours of your time.  Without your help, we can’t hold the canteen, which would be a shame for the kids.  Click on the link below to sign up. Thank you in advance.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4BADAE28A6FE3-annual/

• Watch the latest podcast from Dr. Hoadley at this link:http://www.dublinschools.net/superintendentspodcast.aspx. Topics include: the facilities task force work, State of the Schools, and next week’s Harlem Wizards vs. The Dublin Dunkers event.

• You’re invited to State of the Schools on Feb. 10 at the Dublin Community Recreation Center in the Abbey Theater from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

• A Dublin City Schools Performing Arts Calendar is now available at this link: http://www.dublinschools.net/performingarts.aspx.

• ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: Learn more about the Dublin Chamber of Commerce iCare… iServe… iLead: Youth Leadership Summer Day Camp for middle schools students at this link: http://business.dublinchamber.org/events/details/icare-iserve-ilead-youth-leadership-program-summer-day-camp-2015-registration-deadline-1864  This summer day camp is expected to sell out quickly, so register today online.

• Winter weather procedures are available at this link: http://www.dublinschools.net/winterweather.aspx.

• The Harlem Wizards visit Scioto, taking on our very own Dublin Dunkers on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online atwww.harlemwizards.com

• Continuous improvement is a major focus within Dublin City Schools and over the last 18 months, we have really focused upon instructional technology. Click this link to read about the strides we’ve made in technology.

• Dublin City Schools has partnered with Syntero, Inc. to offer a 3 part parent series entitled “Balancing Act”. The presentations focus on a particular aspect of adolescent development and ways to support young people through this journey. Parents of all adolescents, middle through high school, are welcome.The third and final presentation will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Coffman High School in the Performing Arts Center.

Healthy Choices, Healthy Futures
Learn about local (PPAAUS) and national trends related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use among our youth. Understand what factors put our youth at risk for use and what we, as a community, can do to strengthen protective factors to prevent or delay the onset of using substances.

• The Willis Clan returns to Scioto on Feb. 27. Tickets are available at: www.ShowTix4U.com

• The District-wide Dodgeball Tournament is March 27 at 7 p.m. at Scioto.

• The Summer Job Fair for students takes place March 28, 9 a.m.-noon at Jerome.
Businesses wishing to participate in the job fair may RSVP at this link: http://ow.ly/HmMIk

• Celebrate Riverside’s 30th anniversary on April 16. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

• View the District’s new “Quality Profile” at this link: http://www.dublinschools.net/qualityprofile.aspx.

If you’re still interested in signing up for 6th Grade Dance Club it’s not too late.  The 6th grade dance club committee has decided to extend the sign-up date until Feb. 9th.

If you have any questions, please contact Gail Mullett (4mulletts@gmail.com).

Please see attached sign-up form.

6th Grade Shamrockin Club Form

• The Community Champion Awards is a program that recognizes Dublin City Schools students in grades 4-12 and staff members who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others.

If you know students and staff who go that extra mile for others, please take a moment to nominate them for a CCA at this link:www.DublinChamber.org/cca.

• Dodgeball Tournament team registrations for the March 27 tournament are now being accepted. Please email entries toinfo@dublinschools.net. See www.dublinschools.net for more info.

• The summer job fair for students is March 28 at Jerome. 9 a.m.-noon. Businesses wishing to participate can register at this link:http://ow.ly/HmMIk

Davis Middle School Winter Conferences are here!

The PTO/Hospitality Committee will be providing a light “dinner” for the Teachers/Staff on Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:10 pm in the Teachers Lounge before conferences begin.

We are looking for contributions/donations to go along with a Soup/Salad/Sandwich Theme.

Below is a list of items needed. If you are able to contribute please sign up below. Donations should belabeled “Conference Dinner” and dropped off to Davis office/teacher’s lounge by Tuesday, February 3rd, no later than 1pm.

Any non-perishable items can be dropped off anytime between now and February 3rd.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545ABA823A75-dinner/10611343

I’m plagiarizing Dr Deagle’s Weekly Wednesday message, but it’s true.  “If you would like for your student to improve their: basic etiquette skills, social skills, communication skills and dancing confidence- consider the Dance Club!”

Hey SIXTH graders … Are you ready for some fun?  Register for the Shamrockin’ Dance Club, a PTO‑sponsored activity just for you!  Once a week for four weeks, you’ll go to one of the four Dublin middle schools for really fun dance lessons from a professional dance instructor.  You’ll have a great time learning both social dancing and ballroom dancing, as well as proper etiquette and good social skills.  Gift Cards will be raffled each week!  After all the lessons are done, there will be a Dance Party where you’ll get to show off your dancing skills (and your manners)!  Everyone will have a shamrockin’ good time!

The sign-up form is attached (PDF) at the bottom of this post.

Since many have not received the hard copies that were sent home, we’re extending the early sign-up incentive until the 28th.

6th Grade Shamrockin Club Form