Here are some upcoming important dates to know related to learning days:

• Monday, February 22 is not a distance learning day and in-person students will attend school. Students attending Virtual Campus will continue with their normal schedule.

• Friday, February 26 there is No School; Teachers and Staff will have a professional development day.
  

Thank you and have a wonderful week!

With CT Pride,

Allison

Please help us out by sending a message to your 5th Grader as he/she graduates from Carman Trails! These messages will be in the yearbook. Some examples are below:

“We are so proud of the young lady you are becoming. You are smart, beautiful, and talented. We can’t wait for you to start the next chapter of your life in Middle School next year.”

“We love you and are so proud of the kind, generous person you have become. Stand tall and let your sunshine be a gift to all those you meet.”

“Congratulations _______! You are growing up so fast. We are so proud of you! Love, Your Family”

Messages will need to be received by the school by March 5th. Please keep your message at 2-3 sentences to ensure it will fit in the yearbook.

You can click on the attached Google link to send your message, or you may email the information including student name to:

(email) mflint1@parkwayschools.net

(Google link) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_qPD8JY-v6FlaWmZ3qOLreghnvjMf0_TG8_dzzwZWfY_NgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Specials Rotation Schedule

While we considered adjusting the Specials rotation due to the Snow Day, we have decided that the rotation will stay unaltered for the remainder of the year. You can access the letter rotation and corresponding Specials class at this link. Please contact your child's teacher should you have any questions.

Dear Carman Families,
You’re invited to shop our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair online from March 1 through March 14, 2021! All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.
You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:

· Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs

· All orders ship direct to home

· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25

· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards

Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/carmantrailselementarysch

Ms. Leah Plumley

Library Media Specialist

Carman Trails Elementary

Hi Carman Trails Families!

In an effort to make the school counseling program the best it can be, I am asking for your help. I have a short survey that I would love if you had a few minutes to complete for me. It is strictly based on yours and your child's experiences with me as their school counselor. It is confidential and I am hoping for honest feedback to make sure I am delivering the most effective school counseling program possible.

You can click on this link to submit:

Mrs. Kiso's School Counseling Survey

Thank you for your time! I appreciate it very much!

Warm Regards,

Tracy Kiso

This week we showcase the following classes:

The Kindergarten team plans to honor Black History Month by introducing the Kindergarteners to some history-making African Americans. Students will be writing about how they could have been a friend to Ruby Bridges.

In Mr. Hogan's 4th Grade class, we have been spending time talking about the desegregation of schools by looking through the eyes of influential people like Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine. As we continue through Black History Month, our class and I will take a look at other brave people like Harriet Tubman and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will also be working on a silhouette project revolving around Dr. King and some of his many achievements.

CDC Travel Recommendations

We are aware our families and students may be planning to travel outside the area over spring break. We care about the health and safety of students and staff, so we recommend you consider reviewing the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) if you are traveling in the coming months.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

Visit the Parkway School District website to enroll your student online

https://www.parkwayschools.net/domain/945

If your family has a child eligible to attend Kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year, below we have a link to the Google classroom for families who have incoming Kindergarten students.

There are some really cool features including a library of video books about going to Kindergarten! A Kindergarten newsletter from District Communications will go out mid-February, including all of the information families would usually receive in the folders on Registration Day.

Although this is an exciting time, it is also one usually filled with many questions. Parkway Parents as Teachers has compiled an interactive Guide to Kindergarten to assist families. As you browse through this guide you will find information about registration, curriculum, readiness and preparing for the Big Day!

Click to access the Guide to Kindergarten.

February - Black History Month

February 22: In-Person Students Attend School

February 22 - 26: National Public Schools Week

February 26: No School-Professional Development Day

March - National Music In Schools Month

March 1 - 14: Virtual Scholastic Book Fair

March 1: All Students Virtual Learning

March 1 - 5: National School Breakfast Week

March 2: National Read Across America Day

March 8: All Students Virtual Learning

March 8 - 12: MATH, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE WEEK

March 12: Missouri Schools Read-In Day

March 15: In-Person Students Attend School

March 15: PTO General Meeting

March 19-26: No School-Spring Break

March 29: All Students Virtual Learning

March 30: Vietnam Veterans Day