CES- Principal Message

Parents,

This week is the traditional schools' spring break- so we can expect that our buses will run slightly earlier than normal- so please be on the lookout for students to get home earlier than expected this week. If you have a bus rider but don't have the Here Comes the Bus App yet, this would be a great day to download the app. You can find information here: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/35380

Friendly reminder: We have a snow make-up day on Saturday, April 5, for Tracks 1 and 3 only. Doors will open at 8:45 AM, and dismissal will begin at 12:45 PM.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Toy Drive in support of Zach's Toy Chest, running from March 24th through April 9th!

Zach's Toy Chest is an amazing organization that provides new toys to children with cancer bringing joy and comfort during difficult times.

We are kindly asking for donations of new toys only. Be sure to check out the flyer below for a list of our fun themed days to get students excited to support this great cause.

Week 1 of our Toy Drive is complete, and the donations are adding up! Here's where we stand:

• Pre-K & K: 27 toys

• 1st Grade: 8 toys

• 2nd Grade: 37 toys

• 3rd Grade: 16 toys

• 4th Grade: 56 toys

• 5th Grade: 6 toys

• Total:150 toys!

✨ Reminder: The grade level that donates the most toys will win an Ice Cream Social with Music Outside — let’s keep the momentum going!

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us make this Toy Drive a success!

We are already starting to plan for next school year. As we start making these plans, it helps us to know if your family is moving or going to another school next year.

Are you a parent of a student who is currently in Kindergarten-4th grade, but your child will NOT be returning to Carpenter next year? If so, please fill out this quick form:

https://forms.gle/daXpXvsKYDag8dHK7

WCPSS' annual Letterland Days at Pullen Park is an exciting, interactive event where young learners experience the world of Letterland—an engaging phonics program that turns letters into characters with stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

Join us on May 5 and May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pullen Park to meet Letterland characters, and to participate in hands-on arts and crafts and literacy activities! Admission into the park is free and ride tickets are $2.

For more information: bit.ly/LetterlandDaysatPullenPark

Join us for the Family and Community Engagement Summit on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM at The Summit at Capital Hills. The summit will feature a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and more. All staff, families, and community members are invited to attend. Registrants for the Summit are invited to attend the Kick-Off event at Marbles Kids Museum on April 25 from 6-8 PM.

5th Grade Parents:

We have selected our Moving Up Ceremony Dates

Track 1: Thursday, May 29th at 11:30.

Tracks 2 & 3: Wednesday, June 25th at 9:30

Track 4: Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00

• April 1- Poe Center- 5th Grade, Tracks 1 & 3
• April 4- Laurel Hills Park- 1st Grade, Tracks 3 & 4
• April 8- Historic Oakview Park- 4th Grade, Tracks 1 & 2
• April 10- Marbles Museum, 2nd Grade, Tracks 1 & 2
• April 16- NC Museum of Science, Kindergarten, Tracks 1 & 3

Please make sure that you have paid for any fees associated with your field trip by going to this link: https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com Please ask your child's teacher if you have specific questions about field trips. Thank you

• March 31st- Welcome Back, Track 1!
• April 5- Saturday School- Tracks 1 and 3
• April 17- Field Day- Tracks 1 and 3
• April 17- Track 3, tracks out!
• April 18- No School- All tracks
• April 22- Welcome Back, Track 4!

2024-2025 Year-Round Calendar

2025-2026 Year-Round Calendar

Carpenter's Breakfast and Lunch Menu

If you would like to contribute any amount to help any Carpenter families with field trip costs, please go to this link: https://bit.ly/47yAOrG

Our students will have their annual field days in just a few weeks, and we need your help! Please sign up at the link below to volunteer to help us have the best field day yet! Thank you!

https://forms.gle/tjErzgdYjUJv6NBt8

As part of our Charitable Chameleons Sign-up/Buy-in fundraising effort our families have enjoyed Painting Parent/Student Portraits with Mr. Hann, Cheer Club, Spirit Squad, Knight for a Princess special dance for daughters , and Sons +1 Game Night - thank you to the generous sponsorship from our school staff, PTA, and families for bringing these exciting opportunities to our students. Remaining events and sign-ups are open through April, these are wonderful opportunities to connect with other Chameleon families in fun and unique ways! Sign-up Link: https://2025cessign-ups.cheddarup.com

It's time to order a yearbook to cherish those elementary memories! Click on the picture below to order your yearbook. Interested in creating a Recognition Ad for your 5th Grader? Click this link to learn how: https://help.treering.com/s/article/Creating-and-Buying-a-Recognition-Ad-for-Your-Child

Subscribe to the PTA Calendar to stay informed of all events and updates: Please use the below web address to access the PTA Calendar from other applications. You can copy and paste this into any calendar product that supports the iCal format.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/1hbrpnfgue1lhpgbd31cf1pbe8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics