Carver Cougars Parent Newsletter
Back to School Edition!!
Message from your Principal
Dear Carver Elementary Families!
I am ecstatic to return for my third year at Carver Elementary! We have accomplished A LOT in the past two years and we have many plans to expand our opportunities for students and continue to improve growth and achievement. Carver has undergone A LOT of construction over the summer and we are excited to share that we have a new fence, a new secured entrance, solid walls between EVERY classroom, new furniture, and the interior of Carver was painted.
We are excited to have our Back to School BBQ on Friday, August 9th! Please RSVP below at this link. https://forms.office.com/r/pWh1G0uyCM
It will be from 4:00-6:00 PM in front of Carver Elementary and students will have the opportunity to Meet their Teacher!
Our First Day of School is Monday, August 12th for grades 1st-5th. The gym doors will open each day at 7:30 AM for a FREE, hot breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:30-8:00 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 will be served until 8:00 AM only.
KINDERGARTEN students have Jump Start on Monday, August 12th and attend either a morning or afternoon session. Kindergarten students do not have school on Tuesday, August 13th, and their FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is Wednesday, August 14th.
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.
Our front office staff have returned and are available between 8:00-2:30 PM. Please be patient as we reconnect phones and technology.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Bizzell
Proud Principal
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 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)
August 9th Outdoor Meet the Teacher and BBQ 4:00-6:00 PM
August 12th First Day of School with Students grades 1st-5th
August 12th Kinder 8:00-11:00 or 12:00-3:00 PM
August 13th NO KINDER STUDENTS
August 14th Kindergarten Begins
August 14-16th DIBELS Testing
August 19-21 BOY STAR Testing for ELA and Math Grades 2-5
August 20th Open House/Curriculum Night/Title I 5:00-6:00 PM
September 2, No School, Labor Day
ENTRY TIME FOR STUDENTS:
Office Hours: 7:45 AM-3:45 PM
Carver School Hours: 7:50 AM-2:50 PM
Duty teachers do not start duty until 7:40 am-Please do not drop off your students before then.
Tardy bell rings at 7:50
Attendance, Behavior, & Cell Phones
District Initiatives: Attendance, Behavior, and Cell Phones
This year, we will be working hard to improve our attendance, behavior, and cell phone usage. We need your support to make these initiatives successful!
Attendance:
Good attendance is crucial for student success. We will be focusing on improving attendance and need your help to ensure your child is present and on time every day.
- Chronically Absent Students: These are students who miss 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused. This amounts to about 18 days in a school year.
- Habitually Truant Students: These are students who have four or more unexcused absences in a month or ten or more unexcused absences in a school year.
We will be following the district guidelines and the Colorado Compulsory Attendance Law to address attendance issues. Regular attendance is essential for your child's academic progress and social development.
Behavior:
We believe in fostering a positive and respectful learning environment. Our behavior expectations are based on our core values of respect, responsibility, and safety. We will be working together to ensure that all students understand and adhere to these expectations, creating a supportive and productive school community.
Cell Phones:
To minimize distractions and enhance the learning environment, we will be implementing stricter guidelines on cell phone usage during school hours. Students are expected to keep their cell phones/smart watches turned off and stored in their backpacks during class time. If a student needs to contact their family during the school day, they can do so through the main office.
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
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
Band for grades 4th and 5th
Orchestra for grades 4th and 5th
Monday and Wednesday
Volunteer Opportunities
Please join us!
Random Acts of Kindness
What is happening in Random Acts of Kindness!
RAK is delivered throughout the day in each classroom.
PAWS Expectations
P- I am Prepared
A-I have a great Attitude
W-I Work hard
S-I am Safe
A message from our Director of Security and Safety
Safety drills should be practiced regularly in order to be prepared for emergencies or crises that may arise. Below is a list of the drills we practice.
- Lock Down
- Secure Drill
- Shelter Drill
- Evacuation Drill
- Hold Drill
- Fire Drill
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/