Carlock Corner
December 1, 2023
Dec. 7 Early Dismissal (10:45 am)
Dec. 11 Carlock Music Concert (1:30-2:15pm)
Dec. 18 PTC Meeting (6:00 pm) @ Carlock IMC
Dec. 20 Winter Classroom Parties (1:30 pm)
Dec. 22 - Jan. 8 Winter Break (No School)
Families are welcome to attend the winter concert, doors will open around 1:15pm. If we are able to provide live video coverage, we will let you know soon and send out the link.
December Fun Facts!
Winter Solstice (Dec. 21, 2023) boast the fewest hours of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere; the most hours of sunlight in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dec. 4th is National Cookie Day
The song Jingle Bells is commonly sung at Christmas, but it was originally written as a song to be sung at Thanksgiving.
December is home to many celebrations and holidays including Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, and Kwanzaa.
Winter Recess
We try to go outside whenever we can for recess. Please make sure that your student has a winter coat, gloves and a hat everyday. In addition, you may send snow pants and boots if your student would like to play in the snow. If students don't have snow pants and boots, we will ask them to stay on the black top.
If you need any of these items, please reach out to the main office, we can gladly help.
4th Grade Spotlight
This month, students in 4th grade wrote letters to Veterans and completed a patriotic science experiment with three different liquids. Before the experiment, the students hypothesized what would happen if all three liquids were added together. The objective of the experiment was to understand that the density of each liquid was different, causing some to "float" on top of others. The density was caused by the amount of sugar in the drinks.
Looking for a Crossing Guard
Carlock is in need of a crossing guard, morning and afternoon. Pay is $13.00 an hour, 2 total hours.
7:15 am - 8:15 am
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
Please email fitzgeke@unit5.org if you are interested.
Literacy Corner
Read-a-thon
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Read-a-thon, our students accumulated many hours of reading and fundraised over $900.00 for our IMC.
A note from the Carlock Public Library. . .
We’re happy to see students from Carlock Elementary visiting the library on a regular basis! While they’re here, students learn a little bit about the library and have a chance to check out books. In addition to exploring new worlds through books, children also learn the value of caring for and returning borrowed materials.
From time to time, you may get an email notice about overdue materials. Often a book has been returned, but just hasn’t been checked in here at the library. But just to be sure, when you get a notice from the library, we ask that you check in with your child to see if they still have the book(s). If they do and are done reading it, they can return the book by dropping it at the library or at school. You may call or visit the library to renew the book if your child needs a little more time to finish it.
If a book has gone missing, give us a call and we’ll work with you to get your child’s account cleared.
Happy reading and we hope to see you at the library soon!
Normal West Dance Clinic
Perform at the Varsity Basketball Game on Dec. 15! Open to Grades 1-8, cost is $30.00 and includes a holiday t-shirt and bow. Fill out the registration form below if your student would like to participate. You can turn in your form to Carlock by 12/5 or to Normal West by 12/8.
Wesley Distribution Ministry
Wesley United Methodist Church invites anyone in need to come to our
free household paper products pantry, the Wesley Distribution Ministry,
413 E. Washington Street, Bloomington on the third Saturday of each
month from 9 to 11:30 AM.
Connect with Carlock
The Carlock Corner will be sent throughout the school year for families to stay updated with Carlock happenings.
Email: fitzgeke@unit5.org
Website: https://www.unit5.org/carlock
Location: 301 W Washington St, Carlock, IL, USA
Phone: 309-557-4412
Carlock Cell Phone: 309-989-2643 (text or call) use after 2:30pm if no one answers main line
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carlockeaglesprincipalpage
Twitter: @Carlockeagles