Carrillo Community Update
August 6 - 12
Thank you all for a wonderful first week. It was short but allowed our young cougars to begin building community and learning the routines and procedures of their classroom communities this year. This week we get down to a more normal routine, with students attending specialist classes.
Please reach out if there are things you would like to see added to the Community Update. I hope that this weekly newsletter helps you stay connected and provides you with everything you need in 1 convenient place.
Have a beautiful week!
-Ms. Bittel
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, August 16 - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 in the MPR
- Tuesday, August 22 - Open House and Title I Meeting @ 5:00 starting in the Cafeteria
- Wednesday, August 23 - Professional Learning Day - No Classes for Students
Kind Campus Update - Kind vs. Nice
To define kindness, it’s helpful to think about the difference between “kind” and “nice,” terms people often use interchangeably. Being “nice” emphasizes being agreeable and polite—not rocking the boat, avoiding difficult conversations, and keeping things on a superficial level. But being “kind” is about the greater good. It’s a powerful skill set that requires great courage and careful thought. Kindness is about taking care of ourselves and one another. It’s intentional and it’s something we can do daily that encourages connections and reduces fears. So whereas being nice can increase stress, being kind relieves stress and empowers us to act with intention, and to be deliberate and thoughtful in how we communicate. Kindness isn’t always easy—sometimes it’s incredibly difficult to be kind! But kindness is within our power if we commit to practicing it. Have a conversation with students about the difference between “kind” and “nice.”
Affter school Pick-Up Updates and Request
We know that the 17th Street area can get a bit congested at pickup. To help alleviate the situation, the City of Tucson has installed new signs to direct traffic and changed the direction of Samaniego Street.
The City of Tucson is requesting that families picking up on 17th Street exit the neighborhood using the following route.
- Travel west on 17th Street
- Turn south on 11th Avenue
- Turn west to access the frontage road or turn east to return to Main Avenue and 22nd Street.
Our neighbors kindly ask that you leave the driveways and corners open when you park so they can enter and exit their homes safely. If you do wait in your car along Samaniego, thank you for waiting at the bottom of the hill so the roadway is clear for all vehicles and families crossing the street. Thank you also for being patient, driving slowly, and watching the road carefully. The streets behind Carrillo are narrow and we want to avoid any potential accidents. Thank you for helping us keep our Cougars and our community safe.
Carrillo Joins the Air Quality Flag Program
You can get forecasts or register for a daily email at the following websites.
Forecasts - www.azdeq.gov/forecasting
Subscribe at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDEQ/subscriber/new
Cafeteria Offerings
We are encouraging every family to apply for Free/Reduced Lunch. The number of accepted applications directly impacts our Title I funding, so thank you for taking a moment to complete it, even if your student doesn't plan to eat school lunch. The application is located HERE.
To see the August breakfast menu, click HERE.
To see the August lunch menu, click HERE.
You can even get a mobile app for your phone. For directions, click HERE.
Attendance Matters
Attendance in school is directly correlated to student achievement, so it is extremely important that your students are in school every single day to be successful. Research shows that missing more than 8 days of school can cause significant gaps in a student’s education. Please try to schedule appointments or family outings outside the school schedule and during the school holidays. If a student is consistently absent, a member of the Family Support Team will reach out to see how we can best support you.
If your student does need to miss a day, please be sure to call our new Attendance Technician, Diane Quiroz at 225-1202 so she can record the reason for the absence. Her line is open 24 hours a day to report student absences. Thank you for your help!
Volunteers / Visitors
We encourage all parents to register as volunteers on the TUSD website (https://jobs.tusd1.org/volunteer) as the process takes a few weeks to complete. Parents cannot volunteer on field trips without completing this in advance.
We ask non-parental volunteers (grandparents, aunts, uncles, community members, etc.) to contact the office before registering as a volunteer so we can explain the process and help identify volunteer opportunities.
Carrillo Online Spirit Store
Looking for Carrillo spirit gear? Look no further, here is the link to the Big Frog Web Store. https://carrillloelementarystudents.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The new 2023-24 Carrillo Spirit shirt will be available to preview at Open House on August 22nd!
Events out in the Community
Stay in Touch!
Stay current on our events by visiting our Facebook Page as well as the school website. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns please reach out. It is our mission to provide all students with a first-rate education in a kind and respectful environment.
Email: kirstin.bittel@tusd1.org
Website: https://carrilloes.tusd1.org/
Location: 440 South Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: (520) 225-1200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrilloK5
Mission Statement
Carrillo K-5 Communication and Creative Arts Magnet School engages children's minds, bodies, and senses using multiple modes of learning, thought, and self-expression.
Vision Statement
At Carrillo K-5 Communication and Creative Arts Magnet School, students become 21st Century leaders in a diverse world, through the development of a strong academic core, communication skills and creative arts abilities.