Welcome to Carlson
Alice Carlson ALC: Rooted in 30 Years of Applied Learning
Message from Liz
Hi, I'm Liz and your new lead learner. At some schools, I would go by Ms. Kelz and the principal. There is nothing wrong with that. I was Ms. Kelz for many years. It just is not our way at Carlson. We believe in the reciprocal nature of learning. Your child will learn from us, and we will learn from them. One of the many ways we emphasize this is by going by first names. Dropping titles helps to create a community of learners. We respect titles and if your kiddo wants to refer to me as Ms. Liz, I will answer. If they ask for Ms. Kelz, no one will know who that is!
We believe in our students to do for themselves what we know they can do. We build that capacity through our commitment to their learning and intentional magic in our process. We call these commitments Applied Learning Core Beliefs. They center the work on every AL campus in the district.
We will:
Foster a sense of community and lifelong learning
Teach an understanding of accountability and each person's role in that concept
Encourage and facilitate collaboration
Provide avenues for students to find their voice
Create an environment that promotes problem identification, inquiry, and problem-solving
New Family Guide: A-Z
Being a new member of our community can be overwhelming. But, like all things Carlson, we search for solutions to identified problems together. Two kinder parents created this document after their first year out of love for you. So, A-Z, find your answers in the link below!
Carlson PTA Website
PTA
Membership: Our campus is one of two in the district that is a National PTA School of Excellence, with over 300 members and a capacity of fewer than 400 students. We set big goals and met them to be recognized in this way, and we are very proud of the work we have done over the last two years to bring back a community that COVID dismantled.
Volunteer Requirements: Carlson asks that each family volunteer 20 hours during the school year. There are so many flexible ways to do this, and you will get updates on opportunities throughout the year.
School Supplies: Our PTA purchases school supplies in bulk order each year. Families pay a one-time fee under $50 for their child's school supplies to be hand-picked by the grade level, ordered by a team of volunteers and delivered directly to the campus and in classrooms before the first day of school.