CARLSON COURIER
Champions Under Construction
Greetings Champions,
Can you believe we are beginning the final week of the school year? Hard to believe that the final days are upon us. No matter how long the year feels like, it always seems like we didn't have quite enough time with our students. The time really does go fast. Especially when we're working so hard to become Champions and then haven some fun while we do it! Last week was just that, the beginning to the year end celebrations. Thank you to our student council for putting together our final spirit week and making it a huge success. Thank you to everyone that participated and showed their school spirit. It's a joy to see the creativity and school pride on full display by students and staff. Also, a huge thank you to Mrs. Murrieta and Mrs. Hendricsen for putting on such an amazing talent show. Thank you for all your time and effort planning and rehearsing to make it such an amazing end cap to a wonderful school year. And most importantly thank you to all of our talented participants for sharing your talents with all of us. It was neat seeing such a wide variety of acts and all of you there to show your support. I'd also like to thank Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Roberts and our Birthday Book Club volunteers for making the final Birthday Book Club a memorable experience for our May and June birthdays. We appreciate everyone that signed up this year to help support student literacy and our school library. And thank you to our 6th grade team for taking our 6th graders over to the Hamilton Acquatic center for some fun in the sun. What a nice way to end the year and get ready for that final curtain call.
For the last time this school year. Here is what to expect this week. On Tuesday we have our end of the quarter assembly. This one is a little different as we will be presented with our A+ School of Excellence award banner. Parents you are welcome to attend, just know that there will be very limited seating/standing room. Then in the afternoon, on Tuesday, our 6th grade students having their year end celebration to commemorate their time as Carlson Champions. Thank you 6th grade for such a great year and we wish you all the best in junior high.Then on Wednesday students will be taking some time out of their day to visit with each other and participate in the timeless tradition of signing each other's yearbook (grades K-5 only, 6th did this already last week). For the record this generation will never know the importance of getting phone numbers to K-I-T over the summer. However, they do have the ability to be in constant contact with everyone by the touch of a screen. Anyhow, Thursday is the last day of school and it's a half day with 11:30am dismissal. So for Thursday, Kindergarten's promotion is at 9:00am. Parents of Kinders, please join us in the MPR to celebrate the completion of your student(s) first school year. And finally, we will be clapping out our 6th graders at 10:50am. Parents you can begin arriving at 10:35am and head to the MPR where you will receive your student(s). Please know parking will be limited and dismissal is at 11:30am so you can imagine it will be a little crazy with all the extra traffic. Please be patient and follow all traffic patterns and use designated crosswalks so we can all head home safely.
On behalf of the Carlson staff, we want to thank you all for your continued support this year. We feel blessed to share this community and partnership to make the best educational experience for your children possible. Thank you all for playing a role in our Championship year!. I hope you have a fantastic final week.
Most Gratefully,
Mr. Morgan
Upcoming Important Dates
5/23 - 4th Quarter Champions Assembly - A+ Award Ceremony
5/23 - 6th Grade end of the year celebration in the MPR
5/24 - Yearbook Signing Parties for Grades K - 5
5/25 - Kindergarten Graduation
5/25 - 6th Grade Clap Out
IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEXT YEAR
Monday 7/17
- Meet the Teacher 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7/19
- Students first day of school for the 2023-24 school year
Thursday 7/27
- Curriculum Night 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Friendly Reminders
Kindergarten Promotion
Will be held on Thursday May 25th at 9:00am in the MPR.
6th Grade Clap Out
Will take place on Thursday, May 25th at approximately 10:45am. All K-5 Students and staff will step into the hallways and clap out our 6th graders as they take one last pass through the Hall of Champions. Parents you are invited to receive them in the MPR and enjoy some final moments with your student(s) and their friends before taking them home from Carlson for the last time.
Library Books
All library books are due Monday May 22nd.
Medication Pick Up
Don't forget to pick up your child's medication(s) from the Health Office. Medications can not be sent home with students and have to be picked up by parents/guardians. The last day to do this is Thursday, May 25th by 3:00pm.
Lost and Found Items
Please remind your student to check lost and found. There are quite a few hoodies, sweaters, water bottles and lunch boxes that need to go home. Any items left once school is out for summer will be donated.
Breakfast & Lunch Information
CUSD Nutrition
Breakfast
Lunch
A Look Around Campus
Counseling Corner
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
The following are your 2022-23 PTO board members:
Nikki Macias, PTO President
Monica Jones, Treasurer
Elisa Gross, Director of Technology & Communications
Stephanie Wesselmann, VP of Merchandising
Justine Krolikowski , Secretary
CARLSON ELEMENTARY
Name: John and Carol Carlson Elementary School
Mascot: Champions; Champ is a cougarAddress: 5400 S. White Drive, Chandler, AZ 85249
School Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Principal: Mr. Andy Morgan
Dean of Students: Mrs. Bridgett Matson
Counselor: Mrs. Tina Thelen
Office Manager: (480) 224-3807 (Mrs. Kim Kleinholz, Office Manager)
Front Office: (480) 224-3800 (Mrs. Aimee Hendrickson, Senior Administrative Assistant)
Attendance: (480) 224-3803 (Mrs. Claudia Lang, Registrar/Attendance Tech)Health Office: (480) 224-3802 (Mrs. Nohemi Franco, Health Assistant)
Fax: (480) 224-9443
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/Domain/4422
Location: 5400 South White Drive, Chandler, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-224-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/CarlsonChamps
Twitter: @CarlsonChamps