Davis Pilot Bus Transportation Program Returns

The Davis Academy again offers free bus transportation for the 2021-22 school year, making this year 2 of the pilot program. The pilot program successfully started in the 20192020 school year as part of an initiative to make Davis easily accessible to families across Metro Atlanta. After a pandemic related XXX year, the program continues with expanded routes, serving hundreds of students from Alpharetta, Johns Creek, East Roswell, Sandy Springs, Morningside, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chastain, and Dunwoody.

Back-to-School Carnival

The PTO’s Back-to-School Carnival was a tremendous reunion and celebration. Children had a great time playing, dancing, painting, and enjoying delicious ice cream. Thanks to Davis parent volunteers who created such a spirited event to start our year.

Operation Isaiah

This year, second grade led a school wide tzedakah project, Operation Isaiah Food Drive. Students encouraged Lower and Middle School students to bring food items for the Kosher Food Pantry at Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS). In addition to filling multiple bins, families made virtual donations to support this amazing project.

Jewish Holiday Celebrations

The Davis Academy continues to design, create, and collaborate in new ways to bring to life our student-centered approach to Judaism and Jewish life. This year’s Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations were joyous, meaningful, and memorable. Students in Mechina through 8th grade decorated beautiful sukkot on both campuses, and some grades welcomed their families. The Torah Procession (Hakafah) during Simchat Torah made its way through the lower school halls, where students waved flags, danced and cheered with ruach, while the Middle School students unscrolled the Torah around the gym. These celebrations were a perfect way to rejoice and be thankful for our Davis kehillah.

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Leadership Retreat

Eighth graders participated in an annual leadership retreat at Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, GA. Students strengthened individual leadership skills, built community, and deepened their grade-level connections with activities ranging from tzedekfocused tikkun olam study sessions, to team building challenges and campfire ruach. As students left the retreat, they felt encouraged to think about their passions, how they can fulfill them and ultimately, how they can increase their impact of action during their final year at The Davis Academy and post graduation.