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Greetings Champions,
The weeks are starting to zoom by and the end of the year is approaching fast. We gad a successful week with our 3rd and 4th grades finishing up their state testing. 5th grade ventured into the business world and came back ready to get to work. This week we wrap up our AASA testing. 5th and 6th grade will be testing on Tuesday and Thursday. We will be having make-up sessions the following week for anyone that missed it. Also, this week, our Battle of the Books Champs (Shawn, Dylan, and Jonah) will head to compete at the district battle. Good luck gentleman and congrats on winning our school Battle of the Books competition. Thank you to Mrs. Wiggers for all of her time and hard work sponsoring this club. Also, we will be honoring our AAA winners Mrs. Wiggers (staff), Mrs. Graves (volunteer), and Andrew L. (student). Congrats and we will see you at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Wednesday evening. There's a site council meeting this Thursday afternoon. It's open to any parent interest in learning more about Carlson. Then the big finale this week is ... (drum roll please) The Greatest Show! Carlson's epic Spring Carnival makes its return this Friday. The PTO and their crew have been hard at work to make sure everything is ready. Be sure to purchase your wristbands at Carlsonpto.com. I hope to see you all there. Have a great rest of your weekend everyone and Happy Easter and Passover to you!
Gratefully,
Mr. Morgan
Coming Soon -Mark Your Calendars
Important Dates
Monday 4/18
- Drama Club practice after school - room #16 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 4/19
- AASA Reading Test for grades 5th & 6th
- Yearbook Club Meeting room #35 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Kids Stage Performance - Tangled, starts at 6:30pm in the MPR
Wednesday 4/20
- District Battle of the Books Competition @ Chandler Library - Downtown location
- CUSD's Night of Recognition @ The Chandler Center for the Arts 6:00pm
Thursday 4/21
- AASA Math Test for grades 5th & 6th
- Site Council Meeting at 3:30pm in the media center
- Cheer Practice after school from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday 4/22
- Environmental Requests Form Due
- Spring Carnival - starts at 6:00pm
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Monday 4/25
- Drama Club practice after school - room #16 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 4/26
- Student Council Meeting room #37 at 7:30am
- AASA Make-Up Testing
Wednesday 4/27
- AASA Make-Up Testing
Thursday 4/28
- AASA Make-Up Testing
- Cheer Practice after school from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday 4/29
- Champions Lunch - Citizenship
- Birthday Book Club - 2:00pm in the Media Center
- PTO Sponsored Movie Night - “The Bad Guys” 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Crossroads Harkins
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Monday 5/2
- Drama Club practice after school - room #16 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 5/3
- Yearbook Club Meeting room #35 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday 5/4
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Thursday 5/5
- Cheer Practice after school from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Drama Club performance 6:30pm in the mpr
Friday 5/6
- PTO Fun Friday
Important Dates in May
Tuesday 5/10
- Band Concert - at 6:30pm in the mpr
- Incoming Kinder Orientation at 4:30pm in the media center
- Cheer Showcase in the MPR at 5:30pm
- Orchestra Concert at 6:00pm in the mpr
- Drama Club practice after school - room #16 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday 5/17
- Final Birthday Bookclub
- 6th Grade Celebration
- Kinder graduation at 9:00am in the mpr
- 6th Grade clap out
This week's Lunch Menu
A Look Around Campus
Misc.
Counseling Corner
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Dear Carlson Families,
The following are your 2021-22 PTO board members:
Katie Palichuk, Carlson PTO President
Nikki Macias, Carlson PTO Secretary
Denise Coracides, Carlson PTO Director of Technology & Communications
Stephanie Wesselmann, Carlson PTO Director of Merchandising
A message from PTO
Hello Carlson Families,
As we are beginning the 4th quarter PTO has some fun events planned as we finish up the school year. Attached is the 4th quarter PTO calendar of events. We have been very busy planning for our Spring Carnival and hope to see all families at this event! It is going to be a showstopper...we promise! Information to follow in a few days.
PTO would like families to know that we have been working with the district and a Gaga Ball Pit will be added to the playground for students. The cost is approximately $11,000.00 and is being purchased using the funds from our Step it Up fundraiser. Thank you all for your support and we can't wait to have this new item added for the students to enjoy.
Please note that there will be multiple openings on the PTO Board next school year and PTO is currently recruiting for those who may be interested in serving on the board next school year. If you are interested please send us an email at admin@carlsonpto.com so we can connect.
See the attached calendar of events and we look forward to ending the year strong with some great family events!
Katie Palichuk
Carlson PTO President
~Katie
Carlson PTO President
480-205-7511
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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: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Principal: Andy Morgan
Dean of Students: Bridgett Matson
Office Manager: (480) 224-3807 - Mrs. Benfield, Office Manager
Front Office: (480) 224-3800 - Mrs. Kleinholz, Senior Administrative Clerk
Attendance: (480) 224-3803 - Mrs. Lang Attendance Tech/RegistrarHealth Office: (480) 224-3802 - Mrs. 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