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Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
April 2021
Principal's Corner
Hello Carol Rae Families:
AzMerit testing weeks are almost here! As we gear up for our upcoming spring testing, teachers will be sharing good test taking tips with students, but it is always good for children to hear from their parents that they feel the tests are important. Please help emphasize with your child that you believe in them and want them to do their personal best. They will take 5 tests which give us important information about how much students have learned, how well we have delivered the curriculum, and how to better plan for the next school year.
Please note that the AzMerit assessments will be administered to our 3-6th grade students the weeks of April 6-30, 2021. Here are some ways you can help your student prepare for a successful test day:
- Get plenty of sleep the night before the test.
- Eat a healthy breakfast and wear clothes that are comfortable.
- Encourage them and let them know they can do it! Be positive ☺
- Be on time to school. Testing starts each day right after the announcements.
- Please schedule appointments on non-test days.
- See the calendar below.
I want to recognize our amazing staff, who work early and late, on weekends, and over the summer to help your children be successful thinkers, learners, and achievers! Although we remain focused on learning to the end of the school, teachers are already preparing for next year. There is much work to be done before the end of the school year and we appreciate your support and encouragement in helping your children to finish strong, always doing their personal best.
Educationally yours,
Thea Hansen
Coyotes Achieve! Coyotes Believe!
Looking for a summer learning boost on enrichment opportunity? GPS will be offering free summer school to work on reading and math skills. They will also have an enrichment program which will be held at Carol Rae this year. Classes for the enrichment program have a fee of $85 per class and there will be many types of classes. See the flyer in this newsletter.
No School - April 2nd & 5th for Spring Holiday
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Mrs. Vogt - Brolin Bigler, Quinn Hanlin, Nathaniel Russell, Adalyn Stevenson
Ms. Ward - Hayden Earnheart, Owen Martin, Victor Roldan Jr., Kingston Soares
5th gr:
Ms. Murray - Claire Christensen, Brigham Cook, Kalina Cueto, Ryan McEuen, Ashlen McNabb, Dallin Ray, Isabella Romo, Makayla Royer, Jimmy Ruden, Jack Shepherd, Ella Vasquez
Mrs. Grimmer - Katelyn Anderson, Emerie Compiseno, Grace Dobosz, Everly Grencik, Peyson Harrington, Mallory Hobbs, Roen Kaip, Kade Kero, Michayla Konecny, Quinton Landreaux, Ally Moore, Layten Pace, Mateo Portillo, Kaitlyn Turney
4th gr:
Ms. Barnes - Abigail Fuchtman, Evelyn Hendricks, Reagan Young
Ms. Cruz - Addison Bowman, Jordan Criswell, Nolan Gailfus, Bentley Garrett, Zach Hansen, Aubrielle Root, Kennedy Suess, Grace Walker
Mrs. Christensen - Mason Biggs, Tanner Hallock, Charlie Little, Lydia Lott, Raleigh Smith, Paige Tinney
3rd Quarter Principal's List
Mrs. Vogt - Scarlett Biggs, Nolan Crotts, Patrick Nobles, Lillie Reiman, Gabriel Waits
Ms. Ward - Ryker Aeschlimann, Jackson Crawford, Rio Davis, Makenna Johnston, Preston Milam, Paxton Nelson, Chloe Robison, Andrew Segalla, William Shatswell
5th gr:
Ms. Murray - Charlotte Earl, Kiley Favela, Cortney Henning, Hunter Tinney
Mrs. Grimmer - Lyla Standifird, Logan Wagstaff, Skylar Whitmore
4th gr:
Ms. Barnes - Kallie Christensen, Olive Taylor, Gayla Varga, Caleb Widner
Mrs. Christensen - Landon Evenson, Roxie Owens, Kadence Pena, Kadyn Perine
Way to go Coyotes!
From the Nurse
The end of the school year is approaching, and I want to thank everyone for their efforts to help keep our students and staff safe here at Carol Rae. I have been noticing that as we are heading into spring and the rate of positive Covid cases has decreased, it’s easy to get a little lax on following the mitigation strategies that are helping to keep us in school and healthy. Please make sure that we finish the year off strong by making sure your children are continuing to do the following with diligence:
Come to school with a proper fitting mask. The mask must stay over both the mouth and nose.
Please encourage your children to continue washing their hands regularly and/or using hand sanitizer. I’ve been very proud of our kids; they are doing great with this.
If your child is not feeling well, please continue to keep them home. This is not the year to say, “It’s just a cold.”
And finally, if your child has been tested for Covid, they may not return to campus until they have received a negative result.
Thank you for helping us successfully get through this crazy year!
4/9 - NEON / TIE DYE DAY
4/16 - SCHOOL SHIRTS/COLORS DAY
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ZAG Fundraiser paper order forms are due 4/6. Items will be delivered on 4/27.
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Book Fair - April 26-30
Our Book Fair will run from Monday, April 26th - Friday, April 30th from 8 am-3:45 pm. Students may shop at any time during the day or after school. Only parents of K-1 students may come with their child either at their child's library time or after school hours. A flyer will be sent home with a link to our online fair and to information on how to set up an eWallet for your child. Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.
K-1 grade parents: Please make sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing while you are at the book fair.
The Instructional COACH’s CORNER:
Spring Science Experiments
Family Math Games
Improve Reading Comprehension Through Drawing
Instructional Coach: Kristin Fleming kristin.fleming@gilbertschools.net
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How does SEL help prevent bullying or protect kids from abuse?
Bullying thrives in situations where bystanders (those who know about and witness bullying) don’t stand up for those who are being bullied or don’t report the bullying. Students who are bystanders to bullying can use social-emotional skills, such as assertiveness, to stand up to and report bullying when they see it. Having friends can be a protective factor against bullying. Friendship skills are another important social-emotional skill to have.
Safety skills, confidence, skills for identifying one’s own feelings (for example, recognizing when something someone says does not feel “right”), and assertiveness skills such as refusing and reporting can make the difference in a potential child abuse situation. Children can build the capacity to recognize a situation is not okay, to say “no”, and to report it.
Although social-emotional skills don't alone prevent bullying or child abuse, they’re one of many factors that can affect these types of situations, especially when an adult isn’t present. Ask your student(s) about what SEL skills they are learning about! Talk about how those things can relate to life at home!
Michelle Ybarra
School Social Worker
Elementary Enrichment Summer School 2021 at CRRE:
Moving from CRRE?
Gifted 101
Gilbert Children's Dental Clinic
April 2021 Game Plan
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary
Home of the Coyotes!
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School Hours: 8:10 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Early Release each Wednesday at 1:55 p.m.
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Email: carolraeranchinfo@gilbertschools.net
Website: gilbertschools.net/carolraeranch
Location: 3777 East Houston Avenue, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-507-1359
Twitter: @carolraeranchcoyotes