Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week! September 23 & 24
⏰ Early out at 1:30 PM both days!

Mrs. Dickinson’s third-grade class practiced multiplication with a fun scavenger hunt!
Miss Nelson’s sixth-grade class has been learning about the moon. Did you know the moon looks upside down in the Southern Hemisphere? These sixth graders know why!
Miss Nelson’s sixth-grade class has been learning about the moon. Did you know the moon looks upside down in the Southern Hemisphere? These sixth graders know why!



🚌 We’re hiring School Bus Drivers & Assistants! Join our team and make a difference every day! 💙💛
Apply at DSDJobs.net
Apply at DSDJobs.net

📸 Picture Day ! 📸
Oops! Our previous post had the wrong day. 😅 School Picture Day is TUESDAY, September 15th — not Monday!
Sorry for the mix-up, Olympians! 💙
Oops! Our previous post had the wrong day. 😅 School Picture Day is TUESDAY, September 15th — not Monday!
Sorry for the mix-up, Olympians! 💙

✨ Weekly Highlights! ✨
📚 Library students explored the library, learned expectations, and discovered some great new reads!
🔎☀️ First Grade is discovering patterns in the sky! They noticed their shadows changing throughout the day and are investigating why!
🔬Second Grade explored the properties of matter through hands-on investigations, testing different materials to see if they were flexible!
📚 Library students explored the library, learned expectations, and discovered some great new reads!
🔎☀️ First Grade is discovering patterns in the sky! They noticed their shadows changing throughout the day and are investigating why!
🔬Second Grade explored the properties of matter through hands-on investigations, testing different materials to see if they were flexible!







No School Monday, September 7th! ⭐
Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, Olympians!
Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend, Olympians!

Vision Screening — Friday, September 25th!
For Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd & 5th grade students.
Opt-out forms are available in the office.
For Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd & 5th grade students.
Opt-out forms are available in the office.

Our 6th graders explored different instruments at their orchestra meeting—with plenty of giggles over some of the sounds they made! 😂
Our 2nd graders explored properties of matter, learning how to describe objects by their different properties.
Our 5th graders created visual narratives to share more about themselves and the things they love.
Our 4th graders created “All About Me Sundaes” to show off what makes each student unique!
And another class of 4th graders celebrated an awesome early win—beating their 90% French vocabulary goal with an impressive 95%! 🎉
Our 2nd graders explored properties of matter, learning how to describe objects by their different properties.
Our 5th graders created visual narratives to share more about themselves and the things they love.
Our 4th graders created “All About Me Sundaes” to show off what makes each student unique!
And another class of 4th graders celebrated an awesome early win—beating their 90% French vocabulary goal with an impressive 95%! 🎉





Calling all Kindergarten families!
We're so excited to welcome our newest Odyssey Olympians! 💙💛
On August 20, after dropping off your kindergartener on their first day of school, please join us in the gym for a brief welcome and introduction to Odyssey. You'll hear from our Family Advocate, Secretary, and School Nurse and get a few helpful updates to start the year.
We can't wait to meet you and kick off an amazing school year together!
We're so excited to welcome our newest Odyssey Olympians! 💙💛
On August 20, after dropping off your kindergartener on their first day of school, please join us in the gym for a brief welcome and introduction to Odyssey. You'll hear from our Family Advocate, Secretary, and School Nurse and get a few helpful updates to start the year.
We can't wait to meet you and kick off an amazing school year together!

Back to School Night is almost here! We can't wait to welcome our Odyssey families back for an exciting new school year.
📅 August 19
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing year. We can't wait to see you there! 💙💛
📅 August 19
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM
Come meet your teacher, explore your classroom, and get ready for an amazing year. We can't wait to see you there! 💙💛

Join Davis Reads 45 this summer! Students are challenged to read for 45 days, earning prizes every 5 days and a special end-of-summer event for those who complete the challenge. Pick up books during summer library hours. Families should check with their local elementary school for specific days and times. Regular summer reading helps prevent learning loss and supports continued academic growth. Contact your school or library to get started!

Odyssey grade level teams for the 2026–2027 school year! 💙






Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to provide our PreK children with an on-demand early learning program that gives you tools, coaching and resources so you can prepare your child for a bright future.
Program Benefits:
• Tailored software with fun and engaging lessons in reading, math and science that are done in just fifteen minutes a day
• Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that support the work you’re already doing with your child
• A computer and internet access for those who qualify
Who Can Participate: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027
How to Apply: Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898
Program Benefits:
• Tailored software with fun and engaging lessons in reading, math and science that are done in just fifteen minutes a day
• Personalized family coaching and easy-to-use resources that support the work you’re already doing with your child
• A computer and internet access for those who qualify
Who Can Participate: Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2027
How to Apply: Visit signup.waterford.org/davisschooldistrict25 or call 1-888-982-9898

Summer Office Hours: Wednesdays 9am-1pm

A fun filled week at Odyssey!
Students explored butterfly survival traits through reading and hands on card making, 3rd graders brought science to life with pacing activities, and 1st grade celebrated Disney Day with tons of magical fun!
Students explored butterfly survival traits through reading and hands on card making, 3rd graders brought science to life with pacing activities, and 1st grade celebrated Disney Day with tons of magical fun!




UPDATED SCHEDULE ☀️ One more week of fun before summer break! Check out the events happening this week at Odyssey! 🎉

Our 6th graders had a blast launching 96 rockets as part of their final STEM activity! 🚀 Students learned about rocket propulsion, weather, payloads, and the history of rocket science before sending their creations soaring into the sky. A huge thank you to Kurt Gentry (Mrs. Bott's Dad) for helping make this unforgettable day possible!





Exciting news, Odyssey Olympians! ☀️📚
Odyssey will be offering an Open Library this summer! Current Odyssey students are invited to visit the library on Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 a.m. to check out books and enjoy summer reading.
Students may check out up to 2 books each, and incoming kindergartners are welcome to visit and read onsite with an adult.
Check out the flyers for dates and a fun summer reading incentive!
Odyssey will be offering an Open Library this summer! Current Odyssey students are invited to visit the library on Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 a.m. to check out books and enjoy summer reading.
Students may check out up to 2 books each, and incoming kindergartners are welcome to visit and read onsite with an adult.
Check out the flyers for dates and a fun summer reading incentive!



One of Mrs. Joy’s students dressed up as her while she dressed up as him 😂 Plus, during Acadience Testing, the cushions slid apart and the boys fell right into the cracks! Lots of laughs in class this week!



More pictures from an awesome day at the Unified Games! Students enjoyed friendly competition, teamwork, and lots of laughter while participating in activities at Northridge High. We loved seeing everyone encourage one another and have so much fun together!





