Welcome Incoming
Kindergarten Class of 2024–2025
Kindergarten Class of 2024–2025
To help ease the transition for incoming kindergarten students and their families, we invite you to be 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!
Follow us on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and TWITTER and see what you can expect when your child is a Davis Dolphin.
We also invite you to join the Davis Elementary Class of 2037 Facebook Group for parents of incoming 2024–2025 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 agree to the Group Rules, and join today!
Questions?
For questions about the Welcome to Davis Club, please email welcometodavis@davisdolphins.org.
Welcome to Davis Club
2024 Schedule of Events
2024 Schedule of Events
Playdate at the Davis Playground – Sunday, May 19th, 2–4pm
Join other incoming Davis families at the Davis playground. Incoming kindergarteners can meet new friends while you mingle with current and future Davis parents.
Splash into Davis Pool Party – Saturday, August 17th, 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 – Tuesday, August 20th, 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
Thursday, 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 2024 Back-to-School Events
Ice Cream Social (Meet the Teacher) – Thursday, August 15th, 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.
Check out the event page for more details.
New Family Orientation – Thursday, August 22nd, 8–9am & 6–7pm
We are offering two New Family Orientation sessions for all new families. We will discuss important information about Davis programs, policies and procedures, followed by a Q&A session and campus tour.
Back to School Night – Date TBC (Tentative Date: Wednesday, September 4th, 5:30–7:00pm)
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.
2024–2025 Enrollment & Registration
Please find 2024–2025 enrollment & registration information on our campus website here.
Class Placement Parent Input Form
As we plan for kindergarten class placements, we would appreciate your input so that we have information to make the very best placement for your child.
Please complete the Class Placement Parent Input Form for incoming kindergarten students by Saturday, June 1st. Please note that students must be registered before being placed in a class for next school year.
School Supplies
Please find school supplies information here.
Online Open House
2024–2025 Online Open House will launch in early August, where you will be able to:
- Become a member of the PTA
- Donate to our no-hassle PTA Provides Fundraiser
- Order Davis spirit gear (t-shirts, etc)
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities
- Register for our online student/parent directory
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