Dear Carman Families,

I would like to start by thanking everyone who has already donated items for our Service Learning Project, benefitting Home 2 Home Canine Orphanage. We can always count on our Carman families!

We are pleased to announce that we are extending the H2H drive through April 08. Please see the list of requested items on the flyer below. Also, please send in any old t-shirts and unwanted tennis balls for our DIY dog toy project. Thanks!

We hope you can join us cheer on not only the St. Louis Cardinals but also our Carman 3rd, 4th and 5th graders as they sing "Take Me out to the Ballgame" on Saturday, April 30th! More information is here in the Paw Print and flyers were sent home this week. Please note: tickets are $19 per person until the end of the school day on Friday, April 15th. After April 15th, tickets will be $22 and seating requests may not be able to be accommodated.

Join the Parkway South Community in the first annual 5K Color Run on Thursday, April 14, the mental health day for the Parkway School District. All proceeds will go to Youth In Need. Parkway works in collaboration with Youth In Need for all student mental health care needs.

Cost: $15 which includes your very own Color Run T-Shirt!

Check in at Parkway South High School (801 Hanna Rd Manchester, MO):

5K Run/Walkers check in at North Lot by Gym at 9:30 am

1 Mile Fun Run/Walkers check in at South Lot at 10:00 am

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Deadline to register: Monday, April 4th, 2022

More information and links to register are found in this issue of the Paw Print below.

Carman Trails is sponsoring a Math & Science night at the Magic House on Sunday, April 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.! This Family Engagement Event is open to all of our Carman Trails families. The event is FREE and so is parking!

If you will be joining us at the Magic House please click on the link below the flyer in this issue of the Paw Print.

While an RSVP is not required in order for you to attend, it is strongly encouraged in order for us to coordinate the logistics of the event.

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Do you have a student who will turn 5 years old before Aug. 1, 2022? Kindergarten Registration is OPEN and online! Just go to https://www.parkwayschools.net/Page/1950 to register! If you have any questions, please feel free to call Mrs. Regan at 314-415-6104. Families are encouraged to register early for staffing and planning purposes. You can also visit https://www.smore.com/u9caf which includes information on registration, a recording of Wonderful World of Kindergarten and an interactive google classroom that has tons of stories and information on how to best prepare for kindergarten.

Please note, we will be having outdoor recess daily, when conditions permit. Please ensure your student is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions.

With CT Pride,

Allison

Join the Parkway South Community in the first annual 5K Color Run on Thursday, April 14, the mental health day for the Parkway School District. All proceeds will go to Youth In Need. Parkway works in collaboration with Youth In Need for all student mental health care needs.

Cost: $15 which includes your very own Color Run T-Shirt!

Check in at Parkway South High School (801 Hanna Rd Manchester, MO):

5K Run/Walkers check in at North Lot by Gym at 9:30 am

1 Mile Fun Run/Walkers check in at South Lot at 10:00 am

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Deadline to register: Monday, April 4th, 2022

Please Click on the appropriate link below for instructions on how to register. Parkway Students/Parents click on the 1st Link. You will register through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Once you click on “Online Payments”, you will see the Color Run Logo.

If you are a guest, please register by clicking on the 2nd Logo. You will need to create a free account with Parkway Schools in order to register.

FAQ:

What is a color run?

-In a color run volunteers throw color powder at the runners as they run by. Runners start out wearing white T-shirts and by the end of the run they are covered in color. The color powder is completely safe and can be washed out of clothes if desired. Check out this Color Run Example!!:: shorturl.at/uDU49

Where does the run take place?

-The color run will be on Parkway property for the entirety of the 5k and 1 mile run. The 5k will start at the North Lot by the Gym and finish at the stadium behind the school. The 1 mile fun run will start in the South Lot (closest to Hanna Rd) and end at the stadium as well. Participants will run on both asphalt and grass surfaces.

What should runners bring?

-Runners should bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing & shoes. Each runner will be provided with a color run t-shirt that is optional to wear. We recommend wearing a white shirt if you do not want to wear the color run shirt in order to best see the color powder. Clothing care instructions for either maintaining the color OR washing it out will be provided at Check-In

What time should runners arrive?

-Check in will start at 9:30 am in the North Lot for the 5k OR 10:00 am in the South Lot for the

1 mile fun run. The 5k will start promptly at 10am and the 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 10:30am. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the race time so age groups can be organized.

Where should participants park?

-Parking is available in both the North and South Lots. We recommend parking where your check in takes place (North Lot for 5k and South Lot for the 1 Mile fun run). The North Lots will close at 10am and the South lot will close at 10:30am. Parking is prohibited in the surrounding neighborhoods.

For further questions/concerns please contact Anne Erehart at AErehart@parkwayschools.net

Parents/Guardians,

I am so excited to share with you that we will be having a second grade music program on Thursday, April 21. At this point we are planning on having the program in person. If anything changes, I will let you know as soon as possible. In order to limit the amount of people we have in the gym, we are asking that the audience be parents/guardians and siblings only. The program will start at 6p.m. with doors opening 15 minutes prior to the performance. I will record our daytime practice so that I can share the performance with families who may not feel comfortable attending an in person performance yet or who cannot attend but would still like to watch. The program is called Squirm. I ask that classes wear black shirts (a t shirt is fine) and jeans for the performance. If you have any questions, you can email me at rcarroll@parkwayschools.net. I look forward to bringing music programs back to Carman Trails!

Musically,

Mrs. Rebecca Carroll

General Music

Carman Trails Elementary

Character Shout Out - KINDNESS AND RESPONSIBILITY

Ben McMahan, James Kettler, and Greyson Hardy get a Character Shout Out for the care and help they showed a fellow student during Let Me Run practice. When witnessing a fellow runner struggling, these classmates offered him breathing techniques, calming strategies, and pats on the back. After checking in with teacher coaches and with this peer encouragement, the runner was back "on track"! Way to go, boys!

In addition, this week we are happy to spotlight some of our former and present Carman students! These students wrote a play titled "Alex Holmes", casted the play, and also created the set for the play which took place on February 28th! Photos of the students are shown below. Congratulations to our amazing students!

Come be a part of our character recognition efforts! Whenever you see a student (or staff member) demonstrating character outside of school, you can nominate them using this Google Form - linked here: https://forms.gle/rtmmbkxByyZBRDR17

Nominees will be randomly selected and spotlighted in future Paw Prints and possibly other school communications. By submitting a photo (by choice, not required), you are granting permission for us to use the photo in school-related communications.

Thank you for your help in recognizing and spotlighting character in our students!

April 14 -- Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser Night 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

April 26 -- Chipotle Fundraiser Night 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

May 3 -- General PTO Meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 9 - Papa John's Fundraiser Night

Dear Carman Families:

Please see the attached link for the April Nurse's Newsletter, which includes the following topics:

Move More, Sit Less

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Missouri Immunization Requirements

Get Outside! Local and Day Trips

Tips to Help the Whole Family Eat Healthier

Important Information from Parkway Health Services

Nurse Connie Connelly

What is the Sustainable Schools Challenge?

This is an annual Parkway program for all students, staff, and families to participate in sustainability activities while competing for prizes for their school running Sept 1, 2021 - April 29, 2022. It's designed to connect our district mission of preparing students to respond to an ever-changing world with our district sustainability goals incentivizing actions that reduce our environmental impact.

What you can do:

• Share and watch the 21-22 Sustainable Schools Challenge video presentation (6 mins) introducing the program, new updates, and a walkthrough of the website.
• Sign up now! Each student, staff, and family can sign up to earn a point for their school and receive the monthly newsletter with activities.
• Get the word out - schools have had success encouraging participation through their school newsletters and websites

Updates to the program include:

• Monthly prize winners will be selected through a drawing
• 50 points = 1 drawing entry
• New Mini-Grant program to fund projects up to $400
• Virtual Elementary, Middle, and High added as competing schools

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