Coyote Connection
Family Engagement Newsletter February 2023
Dear Families,
Your child’s school attendance matters, and we want them here with us every day! Our teachers are working diligently to create warm, welcoming environments and build positive relationships so that your child wants and feels a sense of belonging at CES. When positive conditions for learning are in place, students are more motivated to attend and engage in learning. This year, Carver Elementary is partnering with Attendance Works, a nonprofit focused on improving school attendance rates. This year’s slogan is SHOWING UP TOGETHER! In the coming months, you will see regular communication from Attendance Works that may be helpful to you. Please click on the 'Attendance Information' tab below to learn more specifics about new updates that will take place beginning in March 2023.
Ruby C. Maestas
Carver Elementary Principal
Name Tags For Dismissal
CES is proud to announce that every child will be receiving an end-of-school dismissal tag for their backpack. This tag is designed to further improve our dismissal process. We will be placing the name tags on your child's backpack. Here is an image of what a blank backpack tag looks like. Your child's individual tag will include their typical end-of-day dismissal plan. We ask that you leave the tag on for the remainder of the school year. At the end of the year, we will work with you to evaluate our new system and make adjustments for the coming year. If the tag becomes damaged or is accidentally removed, please do not worry, we can quickly replace it. If you have any questions, please reach out to any of the school administrators.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2/20/23-2/24/23 Winter Recess
Wednesday, 3/1/23 Aspen Portal Opens for Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, 3/1/23 Celtics Spirit Day. Wear your Celtics gear or green.
Friday, 3/3/23 Grades 1 & 2 Glow Bowling 4:30-7:30 pm. Stay tuned for more information.
Wednesday, 3/8/23 Spring Photos by Lifetouch
Thursday, 3/9/23 Sibling Photos by Lifetouch (see below to sign up)
Thursday, 3/23/23 Early Release Day/Lunches are served
Thursday, 3/23/23 K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, 3/30/23 Red Sox Spirit Day. Wear your Red Sox gear or red, white and blue.
Wednesday, 4/12/23 Bruins Spirit Day. Wear your Bruins gear or black and yellow.
SPRING PHOTOS BY LIFETOUCH
We are proud to announce that Lifetouch will be back to take our Spring Pictures this year!! Lifetouch will be at the school on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 for individual pictures and Thursday, March 9, 2023 for sibling pictures.
To participate in having sibling pictures taken, please complete the form below and return it to school by March 4, 2023. Sibling photos will be taking place starting at 9:00am in the foyer on March 9th only.
Due to scheduling, any sibling request forms received after 3/5/2023 cannot be guaranteed.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your continued support!
Please register your sibling photos on Sign up Genius.
*If you have a child that is not a student of CES, Please include their age and grade if applicable.
Safe and Supportive Schools Committee
From row left to right..Naomi Stahl, Jessica Penella & Ruby Maestas
Missing from the photo: Jocelyn Kelley
Family and Community
Leadership and Culture
Communication to stakeholders
Celtic, Bruins and Red Sox Spirit Days at CES!
CES is cheering on the Celtics, Bruins and the Red Sox. Students and staff are welcome to wear their Celtics, Bruins or Red Sox attire (or green for Celtics, gold and black for Bruins, or red and blue for the Red Sox) on the following days:
Celtics Days:
Wednesday, 3/1/23
Wednesday, 4/5/23
Red Sox Days:
Thursday, 3/30/23
Monday, 5/1/23
Bruins Day:
Wednesday, 4/12/23
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Celebrating History: Honoring our Past and Present
February 2023
Lunar Chinese New Year
National Heart Month
Black History Month & African American Heritage Month
LGBTQ History Month
National Bird Feeding Month
School Breakfast and Lunch is FREE for all students this year!
BE THE "I" IN KIND
SPOTLIGHTING OUR KIND STUDENTS AT CES!
The theme at CES this school year is "Above All Be Kind." Students are being challenged to be the "I" in Kind. Teachers will nominate students who have gone above and beyond to demonstrate kindness to others. From recent nominations, the following 5 students have been selected to showcase in this newsletter.