Lower Elementary

Davis students participated in creative, fun, and meaningful Seders this week. The Lower School model Seders, a long-standing tradition, showcased Jewish learning with themes, treats like chocolate-covered Matzah, and the afikoman search. Thanks to teachers and volunteers for making them extra special!

Davis' Shrek Jr. featured over 150 talented students from Mechina to 8th grade, delivering four sold-out performances. This annual Broadway-style musical is a highlight, with students shining both on stage and behind the scenes, creating a unique and unforgettable experience.

Get ready, Davis — things are about to get ogre-the-top!
Behind the scenes, our talented student performers, dedicated volunteers, and hardworking tech crew have been putting in the final touches to bring Shrek Jr. to life. From perfecting lines and choreography to fine-tuning lights, sound, and set design, every detail is coming together for our show this Sunday.

Kindergarten students had a special moment during their weekly literacy centers as they read to their grandparents! Mrs. Friedman created a book of decodable texts from their Orton-Gillingham-based reading groups, allowing every child to read with confidence and success. Smiles and proud moments filled the room!

Our Mechina and Kindergarten classes celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a week full of creativity, color, and reading fun! Students enjoyed lively Dr. Seuss storytimes, showed off their spirit with colorful socks and silly hats, and dove into hands-on learning inspired by their favorite books. One highlight was practicing graphing skills with Swedish Fish—just like in One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish! It was a wonderful way to combine literacy, math, and imagination while celebrating the joy of reading.

First grade students enjoyed an engaging in-school activity as part of their weather unit, coordinated by High Touch High Tech. During this dynamic in-school experience, students rotated through interactive stations where they explored real weather instruments and experimented with engaging simulations of clouds, rain, and even tornadoes. Through observation, investigation, and discovery, our young learners deepened their understanding of how weather works — all while having a blast!

Mrs. Kramer’s first graders had a blast with their winter-themed “Roll-a-Snowman” project! Students rolled a die to guide their creative choices, making each snowman one-of-a-kind. As they rotated through stations, every roll sparked new ideas and lots of imagination, like designing hats with stripes, polka dots, or other unique details. Davis grandparents joined the fun, making the activity even more special and memorable!

To celebrate the Winter Olympics, Mechina–2nd grade students competed in their own Mini-Olympics in the Media Center, taking on a variety of fun challenges using “snowballs.” Each student was randomly assigned a country from around the world to represent, and they cheered on Team USA while watching highlights of the games!

Tuesday marked the 100th day of school. To celebrate this milestone, Mechina students dressed up like seniors, while kindergarten students decorated shirts with 100 items, and first-grade students used technology to add wrinkles to their self-portraits so they could look 100 years old.

Second grade students enjoyed an engaging in-school activity focused on Simple Machines, coordinated by High Touch High Tech. During this hands-on learning experience, our young scientists applied concepts such as inclined planes, wedges, screws, levers, axles, and pulleys in various hands-on challenges. Scientist K. was impressed by the discussions and knowledge demonstrated by our students.