Carver Cougars Parent Newsletter
October 7th-11th
Message from your Principal
Hello Carver Elementary Community!
Welcome to October and the end of First Quarter! We are reviewing data from STAR and DIBEL's of and setting goals with our students. Thank you to those that have scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences or have already attended one. The link is below and Carver is hosting Conferences on Tuesday, October 15th from 7:30-7:30 PM. Please contact your child's teacher or the front office if you need support signing up. We appreciate your support in your child's educations!
Thank you for your support with getting your students to school on time, supporting after school activities, reading with your student each day, and supporting academics! This can be as simple as counting, skip counting, practicing addition facts, multiplication facts, and reading every night with your student. We appreciate your support! Please continue these activities during Fall Break-October 14-18th.
We completed soccer with SkyHawks and FLAG FOOTBALL and CHEER begins this week on Monday and Wednesdays/ As of this morning, ALL slots are full for Flag Football and Cheer. If you student is interested, please add them to the waiting list. Volleyball registration is open and begins November 4th-December 4th.
The Purple After School Club Form was also sent home. Many students returned the form and confirmation slips for clubs will be sent home. We also have an online form to sign up below!
Tutoring and after school clubs have begun! Please click on the link below if your student is still interested in joining.
Students will receive a purple “Welcome! You have been selected to join the ______________ club!” if they will be attending the club. All clubs have a capacity and they cannot take more students unless the staff sponsor allows for more participants. Please note that if your child does not receive a Welcome! paper, the club has reached its capacity.
https://forms.office.com/r/YSTfWQj5G0
Our Parent Meeting is this TUESDAY from 3:00-4:3:0 PM in our library! All Carver Families are welcome, please join us and share your ideas!
Thank you for supporting parent drop off outside our gym doors and having your student to school on time. REMINDER that school officially begins at 7:50 AM. If your student arrives after 7:55 AM they will be marked tardy. We want all of our students to eat breakfast and have a positive start to each day; please adjust your schedule accordingly. THANK YOU to all the students that arrive on time each day! The gym doors continue to open each day at 7:30 AM for a FREE, hot breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:30-7:45 AM. ALL students will enter and wait in the gym until the bell rings, every day this school year. Carver staff will provide supervision in the gym and students will be escorted to classrooms when the bell rings at 7:50 AM. Breakfast switches to a cold breakfast from 7:45-8:10 AM, that may be eaten in the classroom. The gym doors will close at 7:55 AM and students will need to be signed in at the front office where they will receive a cold breakfast and sent to class.
Dismissal is in the front of Carver Elementary at 2:50 PM each day. Students are escorted to the front of the building, walkers and parent pick up are dismissed, and car riders wait with their grade level. Please be patient as we are dismissing students to the appropriate cars.
*During inclement weather, students are dismissed from the gym.
SHOUT OUT TO STUDENT COUNCIL!!
Thank you for supporting our Carver Clean Up Day on Saturday and bringing your student to Carver! The K-2 playground was filled with over 10 piles of wood chips, students helped paint our portable building, and Student Council painted a Tic Tac Toe board for all to enjoy!
NO SCHOOL, October 14-18th- Fall Break
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, October 15th Carver will host Parent Teacher Conferences from 7:30 AM-7:30 PM. Teachers will reach out to families with a link to sign up. If you are unable to sign up for this date, teachers will schedule a time before, during, or after school. Our goal is 100% parent participation and we need your help to make this successful! Parent Teacher Conference Sign up Links are being sent to sign up online for a 15-20 minute conference from your classroom teacher(s).
Our School Store is updated! Please click this link to purchase some Carver items to represent our Carver Community!
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/colorado/coloradosprings/carver-elementary
Again, welcome to Carver Elementary! If you are a returning family or if this your first year at Carver, we are excited to work with you to achieve great results. Please know that our doors are always open for communication, and we look forward to partnering with you in your child's education. Please look for opportunities to participate in the Parent Teacher Association, the SAC, and other volunteer opportunities.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Bizzell
Proud Principal of Carver Elementary!
Carver Identity Statement
As a quality neighborhood school in D11, the Carver community is supportive and safe as staff, parents, and students are valued and involved in creating engaging, intentional learning experiences that are responsive to student needs and results in a place where everyone wants to be.
Thank you for voting for our new logo and Carver Elementary is proud to be the Heart of Our Community!! Our staff recently attended the Capturing Kids' Heart training and we are excited to build relationships, challenge ourselves and our students, and truly become the Heart of Our Community! We will continue to partner with local businesses, resources, and community members to enhance our identity statement and challenge our students to be the BEST they can be, every day at school. We are providing intentional learning experiences that involve and engage all of our students and our staff. We look forward to this school year and partnering with YOU!!
What's Happening at Carver (Looking ahead)
October 8th Parent Meeting 3:00-4:00 PM Library
October 11th-End of First Quarter!
October 11th Fifth Grade STARBASE 8:30-2:30 PM Peterson Space Force
October 14th-18th NO SCHOOL-Fall Break
October 15th Parent Teacher Conferences 7:30 AM-7:30 PM
October 23rd-Early Dismissal at 11:50 AM-lunch will be provided
October 25th First Quarter Awards Assembly 8:15-8:45 AM, Second Cup of Coffee-9:00-10:00 AM Library; Fifth Grade STARBASE 8:30-2:30 PM Peterson Space Force
October 25th PTA Fall Festival 5:00-7:00 PM
October 29th Picture Retake Day
October 30th-Skate City!! 5:00-7:00 PM
October 31st-Halloween Parade 8:15 AM
November 1st-Pancakes with the Principal
November 7th Title I Family Culture Night 5:00-7:00 PM
November 8th Veteran's Day Assembly 8:15-9:00 AM
November 18th No School
November 22nd Second Cup of Coffee 8:00-9:00 AM
November 25-29th No School-Thanksgiving Break
December 6th Pancakes with the Principal
December 10th Skate City Night 5:00-7:00 PM
December 23rd-January 6th-NO SCHOOL Holiday Break
January 7th Students Return-Third Quarter Begins
Important Update for October 23rd: Early Release in Support of Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dear Families,
Please be aware that Wednesday, October 23rd, will be a half-day for all students in support of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Here are the key details:
· Early Release: Students will be released three hours earlier than their typical dismissal time. For Carver, dismissal will be at 11:50 AM.
· Lunch: Lunch will still be provided before dismissal.
· Transportation: Buses will run their usual routes, but students will leave school three hours earlier than usual.
· Attendance: Please note that attendance still counts, so it’s important that your child is present.
· Pre-K: There will be no afternoon preschool classes on October 23rd.
Thank you for your attention to these changes. We look forward to seeing you at the conferences!
Best regards,
Mrs. Bizzell
CAPTURING KIDS' HEARTS
ENTRY TIME FOR STUDENTS:
Breakfast in the cafeteria 7:30-7:45 AM (cold breakfast 7:45-8:10 AM)
Office Hours: 7:30 AM-3:45 PM
Carver School Hours: 7:50 AM-2:50 PM
Tardy bell rings at 7:50
Lunch Times
10:50-11:10 Kindergarten and First Grade
11:10-11:30 Second and Third Grade
11:30-11:50 Fourth and Fifth Grade
Free and Reduced Meal Application
Under the Healthy School Meals for All program the State of Colorado provides free meals for all D11 students. Please take a moment to fill out our Free and Reduced Meal Application regardless of whether you think you would qualify or not. This program benefits the school as well as your family. Our goal is 100% participation. As a reminder, Carver is a free breakfast and lunch school. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the front office. Carver is currently 85% free or reduced lunch and we receive Federal Funds for this.
https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=JX9G3Q
Essentials Schedule 2024-2025
K/1 12:10-1:00
2/4 1:05-1:55
3/5 2:00-2:50
Essentials: Art, Music, PE, Technology
Adaptive PE/Art: Fridays from 9:00-10:05 AM (Selected students)
Band for grades 4th and 5th (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Orchestra for grades 4th and 5th (Mondays and Wednesdays)
We are still accepting interested students for BAND and ORCHESTRA! Please stop by the front office for a permission slip!
Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us!
Counselor Corner!
Notes from Ms. Gio!
Hello friends!
From October 1st until November 8th students are focusing on the character trait of Responsibility. We hope this information is helpful to you, to help us reinforce and continue the learning process at home.
Ways to Model Responsibility and Self-discipline
- Return things on time and in the condition you borrowed them.
- Talk about your responsibilities and those of others around you. Discuss what would happen in different situations if you or others were not responsible.
- Set firm, but fair rules. Let the children participate in deciding on the rules and consequences. Be consistent, praise good behavior, and try not to overreact when rules are broken.
- Don’t blame or make excuses; take responsibility for what you do and what you say.
- If you make a mistake, apologize and make it right.
- Change behaviors that are ineffective or destructive.
- Follow through on commitments and keep your promises. Do what you say you will do and be where you say you will be.
Characteristics of Responsible, Self Managing Children
- Responsible children will be more cooperative, find satisfaction in finishing a job, and find joy in learning. They will feel more self confident, capable, valued and in control of their life.
- Responsible children will be less vulnerable to peer pressure. They will still care what others think and will consider other people’s feelings, but they will make decisions based on what they believe is the right thing to do, even at the risk of ridicule or rejection.
- Responsible children consider their options, rather than just doing what they are told.
- Responsible children are less likely to blame their choices on someone else. They will make the connection between their behavior and the consequences of their behavior.
Here is a book to explore about Responsibility: Khalsa, Dayal. I Want a Dog - In this animated short by Sheldon Cohen, young May wants a dog more than anything else in the world. https://www.nfb.ca/film/i_want_a_dog/
Here is a cool song about Responsibility https://video.link/w/6Y10E7xbhhE#
Remember, one small act of kindness can truly make a difference. YOU can make that difference in someone’s life 😊
If you have any questions regarding outside support services, housing, food support, or other resources available in our community, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With kind regards
Mrs. Gio (Giovanny) Franco-Diaz, MA, LPCC
School Counselor - 504 coordinator , Student Council Advisor
Phone # 719-328-2171
Random Acts of Kindness
What is happening in Random Acts of Kindness?
RAK is delivered throughout the week in each classroom. We will continue to focus on Responsibility for the month of October.
PAWS Expectations
P- I am Prepared
A-I have a great Attitude
W-I Work hard
S-I am Safe
Student Council
And the 2024-2025 members are….
5th grade : Alianna C. , Anamaria T., Liberty P. , Zaleigh M., Eli M. and Wyatt M.
4th grade : Carmen A. & Izayiah D.
3rd grade : Nayomie D., Eve P. Ethan P. & Belinda L.
STUDENTS ON STANDBY
Jonathon P. & Vakayla B.
Mrs. Gio Franco Diaz & Mrs. Mello – Student Council Advisors.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT 😊!
Parent Teacher Association!!
Again, we are super excited to have a Parent Led PTA this year! Please join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 10th from 3:00-4:00 PM in the library! We are excited to plan for the Fall Festival and other exciting events for this school year!
Our new PTA board is:
President: Brittany Shelly
Vice President:
Treasurer: Stephanie Gano
Secretary: Kelly Dawson/Joelean Standingwater
All our welcome to attend our meetings!
Safety
- Hold - In Your Classroom or Area
- Directive: "In Your Room or Area"
- Purpose: This protocol is used when hallways need to be kept clear of occupants. Students and staff remain in their rooms or areas until further notice.
Secure - Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors
- Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors"
- Purpose: This protocol is used to safeguard people within the building by securing all exterior doors. Normal activities continue inside the building.
Lockdown - Locks, Lights, Out of Sight
- Directive: "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight"
- Purpose: This protocol is used to secure individual rooms and keep occupants quiet and in place. Doors are locked, lights are turned off, and everyone stays out of sight.
Evacuate - To a Stated Location
- Directive: "Evacuate to [Location]"
- Purpose: This protocol is used to move people from one location to a different location, either within or outside the building. The specific location will be communicated during the drill or emergency.
Shelter - State the Hazard and the Safety Strategy
- Directive: "Shelter [Hazard] and [Safety Strategy]"
- Purpose: This protocol is used for group and self-protection based on the specific hazard (e.g., tornado, hazmat). The safety strategy will be clearly communicated.
Monthly Drills:
To ensure we are prepared, we conduct monthly/quarterly drills for each of these protocols. These drills help students and staff practice the appropriate responses and become familiar with the procedures. Your support in reinforcing the importance of these drills at home is greatly appreciated.
Communication:
In the event of an actual emergency, we will communicate with families promptly. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in our records so that you can receive timely notifications.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school safe. If you have any questions or concerns about our safety protocols, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Together, we can ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students.
Title I
Carver Elementary is a Title I school.
The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.
If you have any questions, please reach out:
CARVER ELEMENTARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: lisa.bizzell@d11.org
Website: https://www.d11.org/Page/69
Location: 4740 Artistic Circle, Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Phone: 719-328-7100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carver.d11.org/