Carman Paw Print

January 2, 2022

Important Upcoming Dates

Important Upcoming Dates

Dear Carman Families -

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're really looking forward to the second half of the school year and we hope you are, too.


Kindergarten Registration will be virtual this year and opens on Wednesday, Jan. 5th. "The Wonderful World of Kindergarten" will also take place virtually, on Wednesday, Jan. 12th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. You can find the registration link below in this issue of the Paw Print. Registrations will need to be completed by Jan. 26th.


With CT Pride,

Allison

Important Upcoming Dates

A Request from Nurse Connelly

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Parents,

We are out of small girls' underwear in the Nurse's office (size 5-6, to fit Kindergarteners). If you are able to send some in with your student this week or when we come back from Winter Break, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help,

Nurse Connelly

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Carman Trails Teacher of the Year: Mr. Andy Hogan

Carman Trails Teacher of the Year: Mr. Andy Hogan

Congratulations to Mr. Andy Hogan, 4th Grade Teacher and Carman’s Teacher of the Year! We are so proud for you to represent our school this year. It was shared by one of his colleagues that “Mr. Hogan cares about his students and is great at building relationships.” We couldn’t agree more. Thank you for providing a space where everyone belongs, Mr. Hogan!
Carman Trails Teacher of the Year: Mr. Andy Hogan
Carman Trails Support Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Rena Noonan

Carman Trails Support Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Rena Noonan

Congratulations to Ms. Rena Noonan, Carman’s Support Staff Member of the Year!!! Ms. Noonan is one of our paraprofessionals in the school. It was stated that, “Rena goes above and beyond for the students she works with! She loves them with her whole heart and uses creative ways to understand and meet their academic and social/emotional needs.” Thank you for all the ways you support our students!
Carman Trails Support Staff Member of the Year: Ms. Rena Noonan

Vaccination Records

As a reminder, Parkway is asking parents to consider sharing vaccination records if their child is fully vaccinated for COVID-19.


Sharing proof of vaccination is entirely voluntary. Your child’s vaccination record will be kept confidential. If your child is vaccinated, please complete this voluntary form to share your record with our school. The form will ask for your child’s name, school, grade and will have a place where you can upload a photo/image of your child’s vaccination card. You will need to log into your personal Google/Gmail account or use your child’s Parkway Gmail account to complete the form.


Providing your vaccine information will help us measure vaccination rates within our school communities. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nurse Connelly.

It's the Wonderful World of Kindergarten!

The Wonderful World of Kindergarten will take place virtually on January 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. We will have 2 kindergarten teachers present to speak about what to expect on a typical day at a Parkway kindergarten. The registration link can be found below.


  • Kindergarten Registration will take place virtually again this year. The registration link will open on January 5th and we would like for families to complete registration by January 26th. All handouts will be emailed to families within a few weeks of completing registration.

  • Dr. Elena Polson

    Director of Early Learning

    Parkway School District

    office: 314-415-6951

    • It's Time for the Spelling Bee!

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    We are so excited to once again be participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee!

    One winner from each classroom will advance to the school-wide bee on Thursday, January 13th. One winner and one alternate will represent Carman Trails in the St. Louis Semi-final bee in March.

    Grade level practice spelling lists have been sent home for students to use for study.

    If you have any questions or would like additional practice lists, please contact Mrs. Manley at lmanley@parkwayschools.net

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    COUGAR COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

    Come be a part of our character recognition efforts! Now, 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!

    PARENTS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK EXTRA CLOTH MASKS FOR YOUR STUDENT

    Due to the depleted supply of paper masks that we have left in the building, please remember to have your child wear their mask to school every day as well as bringing an extra cloth mask in their backpack. This is extremely helpful for us as the paper masks tend to come apart during the day. Thank you so much for your help with this matter.
    PTO NEWS AND NOTES - UPCOMING EVENTS

    PTO NEWS AND NOTES - UPCOMING EVENTS

    PTO NEWS AND NOTES - UPCOMING EVENTS

    WE'RE PLANNING FOR TRIVIA NIGHT IN APRIL!

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    ADVENTURE CLUB NEWS

    Click below for information on registering for Adventure Club!

    Special School District Is Hiring!

    Please see the flyers below for more information; anyone who wishes to apply should reach out to Dr. Allison Love via email or by phone (314-415-6100) once you apply so she can pass your name on to the HR Director for Special School District.

    Carman Trails 2021-2022 Buzz Book Is Here - Click the Link Below

    Notes From Nurse Connie Connelly

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    Dear Carman Families:

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

    The Covid-19 Vaccine is Now Available for children aged 5-11

    Decorate Safely

    Holiday Food Safety Tips

    Car Seat Safety

    Supporting My Child Using Mindfulness


    Have a healthy December!

    Nurse Connie Connelly

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    Sustainable Schools Challenge

    Sustainable Schools Challenge


    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
    Links
    Sustainable Schools Challenge homepage


    Sustainability Department homepage

    Sustainable Schools Challenge
    Stay Connected with These Updates

    Stay Connected with These Updates

    January: National Mentoring Month


    3rd & 4th - No School

    5th - Welcome Back to School! Kindergarten online registration opens

    13th - Half-Day - Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.

    14th - No School

    17th - No School (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

    20th - Virtual PAMEE Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

    26th - Parkway Kindergarten Registrations need to be completed


    February: African American History Month


    2nd - Early Release -- Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.

    17 - Half-Day -- Dismissal at 1:05 p.m.

    18 - No School

    21 - No School (Presidents Day)

    Stay Connected with These Updates
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    555 South Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO, USA alove@parkwayschools.net 314-415-6100 parkwayschools.net/carmantrails