Carver Elementary
Family Engagement Edition February 2024
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
First, we will be seeking your input as we prepare for placement for the 2024-25 school year. We will be sending a short survey asking for input. While we do not take requests for specific teachers, we want to hear from you on other items that we can take into consideration as we go through our placement process. The survey will be coming to you in early March. In addition our annual family survey will be sent out in early April. Your feedback is helpful to us as we continue to look at ways to improve.
Car Rider Drop off reminder: Parent/Guardians drop off between 8:00 and 8:15.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- Monday, 2/19/24 through Friday, 2/23/24 Winter Recess
- Wednesday, 3/6/24 - Spring Picture Day by Lifetouch
- Thursday, 3/7/24 - Sibling Picture Day by Lifetouch
- Tuesday, 3/12/24 - ALICE Lessons
- Friday, 3/15/24 - Marks Close for Term II
- Wednesday, 3/20/24 - Report Cards Issued
- Thursday, 3/21/24 - Early Release Day, 11:45 am dismissal. Lunches are served.
- Thursday, 3/21/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (by appointment)
MCAS SPRING TESTING Dates 2024
Grade 3: English Language Arts, April 23 and April 24
Math: May 15 and May 16
Grade 4: English Language Arts, April 10 and April 11
Math: May 13 and May 14
Grade 5: English Language Arts, April 8 and April 9
STE: May 9 and May 10
Math: May 16 and May 17
Constantly Connected: Read below for helpful information on media use for children
Social media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think and behave. This is why it’s important to understand the risks and benefits of digital media use and how to keep them in balance for your family. Understanding potential connections between social media and mental health can help you guide your kids towards healthy social media habits. Navigating this digital world as both a parent and as a child can be incredibly challenging.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
2024/2025 School Year
Do you have a child ready to start Kindergarten? Will they be 5 years old on or before 9/1/24? Please click the link below to see the instructions on how to proceed with our online registration process in Aspen.
Administration is asking parents/guardians to register as soon as possible to get an accurate idea of how many students we will welcome this year.
If your student currently attends the Preschool Program at Carver Elementary School, you have already registered in Aspen. You will be contacted to set up a registration appointment.
Camp Invention® is coming to Carver School District!
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Carver Elementary School is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering 1st through 6th grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.
The week begins on June 24, 2024 with Jennifer Kelley serving as Director. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries!
During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will:
• Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation
• Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light
• Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels
• Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox
Early registration discounts are available! Register using FUN25 by 3/27 to save $25 or FUN15 by 5/16 to save $15 off the $295 registration fee.
Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELORS WEEK
Thank you to Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Savoy for all they do at CES!
PTO SCHOOL STORE
Please visit the PTO's online school store here: https://carverspring2024round1.itemorder.com/shop/home/
It will remain open until 2/25/24.
KINDNESS ACTIVITY
Students in Grade 3 participated in a Kindness Activity for Valentine's Day. Each student had a paper on their desk that said "Things We Love About (with their name)", students circulated around both classrooms filling the paper with nice things about each other.
VALENTINE'S DAY
CARVER CARE GIVERS...YOU ARE INVITED!
Literacy Corner
This is a busy time of year in the world of books! Here are some exciting events for your book loving student!
Month of February: Black History Month
February is Black History Month and using books is a perfect way to help your young reader learn more about African American history. Here are a list of recommended books with corresponding
read-alouds from YouTube:Black History Month Books 2024
In March we will celebrate Read Across America!
Please mark your calendars with these fun events that will be happening throughout the month! Please see the link below for more information. Your child’s teacher will also provide more information in the coming weeks.
2024 Read Across America Month-Parent Information
Please contact Kate Moore, CES Reading Coach, with any questions: moorek@carver.org
Smartwatches
If your student has a Smartwatch and brings it to school, please make sure it is set to School Mode. This means your child will use the watch for telling time and tracking their steps only. Reminder: Making phone calls, texting and taking pictures or making videos are not allowed during the school day. Thank you for your support.
Class Tag at Carver Elementary School
When communicating with your child's teacher through Class Tag, please remember that teachers are providing instruction to your child during the school day and will likely not be able to connect with you until the end of the school day. Please be patient with us.
Class Tag has exciting news to share! On February 1st, 2024, ClassTag will officially become part of SchoolStatus Connect with a new name, logo, and branding.
Don’t worry, these changes will not impact your account access.
Take a look at the full list of updates (Updated) that you can expect to see in February!
If you have any questions, reach out to our customer support team at support-ct@schoolstatus.com.
ASPEN
Please check your student's information, especially the emergency contacts. In the event that we have an emergency, we need to be able to have a number to reach you. If changes are needed, please update in the parent portal.
HEALTH OFFICE NEWS
February 2024 Health Office News
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!
Sign up for FREE In-School Dental Hygiene Services
Through a continued partnership with Cape Cod Community College School of Dental Hygiene, we are pleased to offer free dental hygiene services to students during the school day on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Please go to 3/5/24 Free Dental Hygiene Sign-Up and take advantage of this opportunity to care for your child’s dental health. No health insurance information is needed.
Orthopedic Injuries
If a child has an injury that requires an orthopedic device such as crutches, cast, walking boot, splint, sling, etc., a note from the physician must accompany the child when returning to school. Such notifications should clearly detail all restrictions and identify the date when participation in the physical education program may resume. Written notification from a parent/guardian is required when it is necessary to excuse a child from physical education. If the child is to be excused for more than one PE class, a note from the physician is required.
Questions?
Please check out the Carver Elementary Health Office Webpage for answers to many commonly asked questions about your child’s school heath.
SAVE THE DATE! NEMO THE MUSICAL MARCH 14 and MARCH 15
STUDENT ABSENCES
In the event that your student will be absent, please notify us by sending an email to: cesabsent@carver.org as well as the teacher. Thank you.
PICK UP PATROL
Important Reminder to all Families:
Pick Up Patrol is the program we use for all student dismissals, end of day pick up and car rider information. It is imperative that you add the information to this website every time your child will dismissed or has an afterschool activity. Log on to: pickuppatrol.net
FAN DAYS
We are trying something new this year, Fan Days. Wear your favorite sports team t-shirt or gear. Whether your child is a fan of the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, Crusaders, the list goes on...we aim to make fan days easier for the kids to join in.
Here are the fan days for the school year:
February 28
March 28
April 10
May 9
Every Friday is COYOTE Spirit Day
Students and staff all join together by wearing Coyote spirit gear or Coyote colors gray, maroon and white.
School Meals are Free for everyone this school year!
Year at a Glance
100 DAYS OF KINDERGARTEN
PASTA DINNER AND RECORDER CONCERT
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL
GRADE 2 - WHAT I WILL LOOK LIKE IN 100 YEARS
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
100 ACTS OF KINDNESS
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Ms. Demarsh teaching the students about how campers deal with bears on the Appalachian Trail.