From the Principal
Davis Parents and Students,
I wanted to take a moment and thank all of our Davis parents, students and teacher for making our first week back successful! We appreciate everyone working together and look forward to next week!
As a reminder, students will carry all of their belongings with them throughout the day as lockers will not be used during this time.
Student MUST bring their laptops each day. They should be fully charged prior to each school day. They should also have a printed copy of their schedule so as not to stop and check their devices in the halls. Daily schedules are noted farther down this letter.
Please find the Davis Raider Review newsletter for the week of January 25 - 29 below.
Parent Raider Review Week of January 25 - 29.pdf
Mr. Shepard
A few Reminders and Important News to know
Student Schedule
Students enrolled in the remote/in-person learning model will use the cohort schedule that was shared with you earlier this school year. This schedule reduces the interaction of students and I have included the schedule at the bottom of this letter.
Safety Protocols
As a school and district, the health and safety of our students and staff remains the top priority. We need to work together to make sure that we can meet our goal of a return on January 19th and continue moving forward with increased face-to-face learning. Parents need to follow the COVID Self Screening form (print a copy to review) and, if your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, please keep them at home. Also go to the UCS COVID-19 Dashboard for the most current information.
In the event that someone who attends our school is diagnosed with COVID-19 and attended class, we are required to quarantine those students and teacher in their classrooms into a remote setting. Working together, we can keep our students in the classroom and avoid any interruptions.
We will also continue using the protocols that are important to keeping everyone safe, including encouraging frequent hand washing and use of sanitizer, reducing close interactions and wearing of face coverings. These protocols are all detailed in the updated parent handbook that is now on the district website.
Health Plans and Immunizations
Health Plans need to be updated every year - all forms are on the UCS website and can be accessed at this link. If your child has a health plan that needs to be updated, please contact Mrs. Gipson at Davis. Students should also have an updated transportation form with a health plan as well. In addition, all immunizations should be up to date per the Macomb County Health Department.
Transportation
For families that are eligible for transportation services, times and routes are available at this link. We also encourage you to review this video with your children. It details the important safety procedures that students must follow in riding the bus.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Presently our extra-curricular activities remain paused. As these activities become available for student participation, the staff club sponsors, and athletic coaches will communicate to the student body when information meetings will be scheduled.
Food Service
Breakfast and lunch are available for our students during their in-person learning sessions. For days they are at home for remote learning, meals are available at the remote pickup locations during the designated times. More information on remote locations is available at this link.
Jr. High School Schedule Cohort 1 --Students with last names Abbo to Kennedy
Week of
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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January 18
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No School
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A Block
In-Person
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B Block
In-Person
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A Block
Remote
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B Block
Remote
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January 25
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A Block
In-Person
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B Block
In-Person
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All Classes
Remote
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A Block
Remote
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B Block
Remote
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Jr. High School Schedule Cohort 2 -Students with last names Keqaj to Zora
Week of
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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January 18
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No School
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A Block
Remote
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B Block
Remote
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A Block
In-Person
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B Block
In-Person
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January 25
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A Block
Remote
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B Block
Remote
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All Classes
Remote
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A Block
In-Person
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B Block
In-Person
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Bell Schedule for Students for In-Person Instruction Day
Class Hours and Lunch
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Time
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1st & 4
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8:20-10:09
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Student Support within 1st & 4th
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10:09-10:38
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Passing
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10:38-10:45
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2nd & 5th with Lunch*
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10:45-1:15
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A
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Lunch
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10:45-11:15
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Class
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11:15-1:15
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B
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Class
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10:45-11:15
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Lunch
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11:15-11:45
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Class
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11:45-1:15
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C
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Class
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10:45-11:45
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Lunch
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11:45-12:15
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Class
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12:15-1:15
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D
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Class
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10:45-12:15
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Lunch
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12:15-12:45
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Class
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12:45-1:15
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E
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Class
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10:45-12:45
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Lunch
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12:45-1:15
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Passing
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1:15-1:22
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3rd & 6th
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1:22-3:11
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Bell Schedule for All Classes Remote Learning Day (Wednesdays)
Junior High Times
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Hours
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8:20-8:50 a.m.
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1st
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8:55-9:25 a.m.
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2nd
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9:30-10:00 a.m.
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3rd
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10:05-10:35 a.m.
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4th
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10:40-11:10 a.m.
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5th
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11:15-11:45 a.m.
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6th
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11:45 a.m. – 3:11 p.m.
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Prep/student support
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General Recruitment/Bus Driver Hiring Campaign
Now Hiring Bus Drivers - Earn up to $20.50 per hour - Call 586-797-7113
Recruiting for Critical Shortage Positions
In anticipation of the need for certain positions upon a return to in-person instruction, Utica Community Schools Human Resources Department continues to actively recruit for the following personnel:
- Bus Drivers
- Paraprofessionals
- Skilled Trades
- Substitute Teachers (*EDUStaff)
- Temporary School Support (*EDUStaff)
- Custodial and Related Services (*ABM Services)
*Personnel employed through third party provider.
Additional information can be found by visiting employment opportunities at UCS Employment or by calling the Human Resources Department at 586-797-1130.
(If you are NOT receiving the letter/information above via email, please contact the Davis main office at 586-797-2700).
Any additional updates will be communicated to your through School Messenger and will contain the subject line, “Parent Information”.
As a Reminder...
Students should NOT be using their school issued laptop for personal use. The TEAMS chat and calls features are to reach out to teachers and staff and to be only utilized during class meetings. Student can set up homework groups but it must be school related.