Carlton Avenue Times
January 30, 2023
USD Professional Development Day on Monday, January 30th - No School for Students
Important Dates
1/30 Professional Development Day - No School
1/31 Gardening Club@ lunch recess
2/1 Carlton Spirit Day & Running Club
2/2 100th day of School
2/2 After School Math Club & Odyssey of the Mind K-2
2/3 Running Club
2/6 Games Club 3-5th grade @ lunch recess
2/7 Gardening Club@ lunch recess
2/8 Carlton Spirit Day & Running Club
2/9After School Math Club & Odyssey of the Mind K-2
2/10 Running Club
2/13 - 2/19 CHSC Silent Auction
2/13 USD Board meeting @ 6:00pm
2/13 Games Club 1-2nd grade @ lunch recess
2/14 Valentine's Day
2/14 Gardening Club@ lunch recess
2/15 Carlton Spirit Day & Running Club
2/16 After School Math Club & Odyssey of the Mind K-2
2/17 Running Club
2/17 Spirit Day - Book Character Day
2/20-2/24 February Break
Message from the Principal
This Wednesday (February 1st) is the first day to register for the 2023-24 school year. If you have a child entering TK or Kindergarten next year, you will need to register your child using the link on the district website. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register early. Please help us spread the word to other families that live near you. If your child is currently attending our school, you do NOT need to register your child.
February will most likely continue to be cold and rainy. Many families have been driving to school due to the chilly weather. However, this is causing a serious backup during morning drop-off. We want all students to arrive on time and have a stress-free start to their school day.
Please consider putting on some gloves and hats and walking to school! Walking is great for the body and the brain! And learning to deal with a little discomfort or changes in the weather builds resiliency!
If you must drive, please be sure to pull up as far as possible in the drop-off lane so more cars can enter the lane. In addition, please do not allow your child to exit your car when you are double parked. This is not safe for children and it creates a traffic jam. Lastly, there is no sidewalk in the back of our school along Adonis Way. It is also a very narrow road. For your child's safety, please do not drop off your child along this street. Please use the drop-off lane or park your car and have your child enter from a labeled gate (A-F).
Thank you for your cooperation!
Mary Katayama
Principal
Project Cornerstone February Book of the Month
In February, our Project Cornerstone volunteers will be focusing on the book entitled, Today I Feel Silly by Jamie Lee Curtis. Students will learn how to name, notice, and understand their feelings and discuss how they have the power to choose how they respond to their emotions. Here is the information about this month's lesson and a link to the story read aloud by the author.
Character Trait of the Month of February is To Be Caring
School age children can be extremely caring. But it does take intentional conversations, modeling, and opportunities to care for others. Children also need to understand that being caring is an expectation and it is important to your family. These steps will help pave the way for your child to become a caring, thoughtful person throughout his/her life.
John Watson Memorial Basketball Tournament
March Madness T-shirts - Limited Time Only
The deadline for purchase is Friday, February 10th. No extra shirts will be ordered, so the only way to secure yours is to order it today in the online store!
Yard Duty Supervisors and Crossing Guard Needed
Lunch Hours
11:10 -12:00 Kindergarten (rooms 1-3)
11:30 - 1:20 TK/Kinder (room 4 and 9)
11:55 to 12:45 Third grade
12:00-12:50 First and Second Grade
12:15 - 12:55 Fourth and Fifth grade
Please fill out this Yard Duty Volunteer form if interested in volunteering or subbing. We are also in need of substitute Crossing Guards before and after school. Thank you!
Click above to read tips about maintaining good attendance all winter long.



One More Coach Needed for Girls on the Run
Have you ever dreamed of being a coach? Well, you are in luck. Girls on the Run is looking for one more coach in order to maximize the number of girls that can participate in Girls on the Run at Carlton. No experience is necessary. If you are interested please contact Sarah @ smanthey78@aol.com.
Yearbook Announcement
Hello Carlton Community,
We would love some of your favorite images from class field trips and performances: https://uploads.picabooyearbooks.com/9687976
We would also like to start collecting images from On Campus School Activities, such as:
- Running Club,
- Spirit Days (e.g. Twin Day coming up on January 27, 2023),
- Clay,
- Art Vistas,
- Project Cornerstone,
- Gardening Club,
- Game Club, etc.
Please read these instructions on how to upload your images before uploading: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1366wC5E_nEhxXw3k_4T17jV4H2aoyQR8Px9rbO6nh1E/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for understanding that, although we make every effort to include as many submitted images as possible, we are only able to include a limited number due to space restrictions. We appreciate your help in filling our pages with beautiful images!
5TH GRADE PARENTS!
You will be receiving an email from "My Yearbook Photo" early this week so you can upload your 5th grader's baby photo. Please keep an eye out! Submissions are due no later than Friday, February 10, 2023. Thank you for your support and help.
If you have any questions, please contact us at yearbook@carltonhsc.org.
Sincerely, the Yearbook Committee
Carlton Avenue School Birthday Book Club
Leave a piece of history by donating a book to the Carlton Avenue School Library
The Birthday Book Club is a year round fundraiser for the Carlton Avenue School Library. Your donations allow us to provide a more expansive and vibrant collection of books for our students.
Enrollment Periods
January-June Birthday sign up deadline is 02/03
*Jan birthdays will be received in February
*June birthdays will receive books in May
Unbirthday option: missed registration for the July-December birthdays? No problem, sign up now thru 02/03
*Belated birthday books will be received in the late winter/spring.
Please click on the links below:
For more info Birthday Book Club Form
To sign up https://carltonhsc.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/90195
Before and After School Programs at Carlton
Click above to access information about upcoming parent education opportunities.
Use this link, if you would like to print out the bell schedule.
On-site before and after-school care information for Carlton families.
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Change in contact or emergency information?
Please email Danielle Enos (enosd@unionsd.org) if you have changed your email address or phone number. Please also be sure to keep the emergency contact information updated. Thank you for your cooperation!
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