Welcome to Davis Club

Welcome Incoming
Kindergarten Class of 2023–2024

To help ease the transition for incoming kindergarten students (and their families!), we invite you to be a part of the Welcome to Davis Club, run by our Davis PTA. There will be fun and engaging events and opportunities for students to meet future classmates, and for parents and guardians to meet future and current Davis parents. Families of new students in other grades are more than welcome as well, just know that the events are designed with kindergarteners in mind.

Step 1: Sign Up to Receive Latest News

SIGN UP TODAY for the Welcome to Davis Club email list to receive email notices about the latest activities for incoming kindergarteners and their families.

We also encourage you to SUBSCRIBE to our weekly school e-newsletter, Dolphin Digest, to learn about other events, news and opportunities at Davis.

Step 2: Bookmark this Page

Check back here anytime for information on all Welcome to Davis Club events, Kindercamp, school supplies, Davis back-to-school events, etc.

Step 3: On Social Media? Follow Us and Join our Facebook Group!

We also invite you to join the Davis Elementary Class of 2036 Facebook Group, for current 2022–2023 PreK students and incoming 2023–2024 kindergarteners. Here you can connect, share information, ask/answer questions and get to know each other. Please note this group is run by parent moderators, and is not monitored by Davis Elementary or Davis PTA. Please note the Group Rules, and join today!

Questions?

For questions about the Welcome to Davis Club, please email welcometodavis@davisdolphins.org.

Welcome to Davis Club
2023 Schedule of Events

Splash into Davis Pool Party – Saturday, August 12th, 10am–12pm, Balcones Woods Neighborhood Pool

Your incoming kindergartener can say goodbye to summer while meeting new kinder friends at the Balcones Woods Neighborhood Pool, located at 11204 Alhambra Dr, Austin, TX 78759.

Boo-Hoo / Ya-Hoo Parents’ Reception – Monday, August 14th, 7:45-8:15am (First Day of School)

Join us for our annual Boo-Hoo/Ya-Hoo Reception for kindergarten parents the first day of school after drop-off. Meet other kindergarten parents in the kindergarten courtyard, located just to the right of the front doors. Just follow the signs until you find the table with balloons and kleenex. Light refreshments will be served.

Kindercamp

Tuesday, August 1st, 9am–12pm

All incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend this free kindergarten transition camp where they will get to know the kindergarten teachers, participate in some fun activities in a kindergarten classroom, and spend some time at recess outside. Students will need to bring a water bottle and a snack.

The Kindercamp registration form will be sent to families after completing all registration requirements.

We are so excited to welcome our kindergarten Dolphins to Davis, and hope everyone will be able to participate in this transition camp experience!

Davis 2023 Back-to-School Events

Ice Cream Social (Meet the Teacher) – Thursday, August 10th, 5–6pm

Davis families are invited to meet their students’ new teacher and classmates, and enjoy an ice cream sandwich or a popsicle to celebrate the beginning of the new school year.

More event details here.

New Family Orientation – August TBA

We are offering two New Family Orientation sessions for all new families. Principal Jenny Daniels and Assistant Principal Kareen McCarter will discuss important information about Davis programs, policies and procedures, followed by a Q&A session and campus tour.

Back to School Night – September TBA

We are hosting a Back to School Night for PreK-5th grades. All parents/guardians are invited to visit your child’s classroom and meet with your child’s teacher. This is a time to learn more about the classroom routine, expectations and other important topics.

This event is an information session for parents/guardians, so please make child care arrangements if possible.

New Student Registration

Please find registration details here.

School Supplies

Please find school supplies details here.

Online Open House

Online Open House for 2023-2024 will open on the Dolphin Parent Toolkit in early August.

Become a member of the PTA
Register for our online student/parent directory
Sign-up for volunteer opportunities
Donate to our No-Hassle PTA Provides fundraiser
Buy Davis spirit gear (t-shirts, etc.)

For questions about Online Open House or the Dolphin Parent Toolkit, please contact toolkit@davisdolphins.org.

New Family Information Packet

Please review our New Family Information Packet to help you become better acquainted with Davis Elementary, including:

About Davis
Graduate Profile
Annual Events
After School Enrichment Opportunities
After School Child Care
Helpful Reminders
Stay Informed about Class and School News & Events
Davis Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Attendance
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures