I hope everyone had a wonderful, restful and safe holiday break! Happy New Year! Tomorrow, we welcome back Tracks 1, 2, & 3. Below are friendly reminders for all students and families as we enter the 3rd quarter:

• Refresh Extra Clothing: We ask for all students to have an extra set of clothes at school in case something happens. (We have very limited clothes and undergarments in the office.) Please check to ensure the set at school is weather-appropriate and still fits.
• Snacks: Our students love a snack either before or after lunch. The Front Office does not have snacks for students, so please provide a snack from home if you are able.
• Grades 3-5 Chromebooks: Students are expected to bring their charged Chromebooks to school daily. These are not only used for classwork but for district and statewide testing that occurs throughout the school year.

All of your questions about enrollment, magnet and year-round applications, and the 2025-26 enrollment plan can be found on WCPSS's website at https://www.wcpss.net/Page/33751.

• 2025-26 Kindergarten Online Registration
• 2025-26 Application Dates and Events
• Approved Stability Transfer Rules

• February 28- Poe Center: Grade 3, Tracks 1, 4
• March 12- First in Fitness: Grades 3-5
• March 14- Laurel Hills Park: Grade 1, Track 2, 4
• March 18- Poe Center: Grade 5, Tracks 2, 4
• March 18- Historic Oak View Park: Grade 4, Tracks 2, 4
• March 21- Poe Center: Grade 3, Tracks 2, 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

• January 6- Tracks 1, 2, & 3 Return to school after winter break
• January 20- No School; MLK, Jr. Holiday
• January 24, Enjoy Track Out, Track 3!
• January 27- Welcome Back, Track 4!
• January 30- International Culture Festival
• January 31- Cultural Arts Assembly: Sankofa, Featuring The Beast

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

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

Our PTA continues to work hard to support your students and our school community. Over the last several weeks, we've shared how critical funding is to keep our school programs going like the Fall Festival, Art Reflections, Spelling Bee, Writer in Residence, school and recess supplies, etc.

Please consider Carpenter Elementary in your year-end giving via this new fundraising initiative: Charitable Chameleons. Carpenter Elementary keeps 100% of the profit, and you receive our EIN on your receipt for tax purposes. Learn more here: https://cespta-chameleons-24-25.cheddarup.com

Please click on the link below to watch a BRIEF video to understand some of the exciting opportunities that are being raffled and how you and your child can participate.

One of the exciting options you can choose through our Charitable Chameleons Campaign is a fun night of painting for you and your child with Mr. Hann. Please click on the video below as Mr. Hann gives a few more details.

Check out the winners from our raffle below!! Congratulations to all the winners! See the second page for the upcoming opportunities to make special memories for you and our child while helping support Carpenter ES!

This is a night for students and their families to share and celebrate cultures from all around the world. We are looking for families that would like to be a part of our International Night and share with our Chameleon Community. Tell us about your traditions, food, clothing, entertainment - we want to know! We have a limited number of spaces available, so please sign up quickly! Our event will feature families sharing their cultures, student exhibits, and live entertainment. It will be a night to remember! Please complete the google form to let us know if your family would like to be a part of this multicultural experience! Google Form: https://forms.gle/YqtuZDUxkXzgnusKA

Learning to play chess is so beneficial to children. It helps them focus, think creatively, learn to accept defeat, win gracefully, and the list goes on. If you are interested in having your 2nd-5th grader learn more about chess or they are already an experienced chess player, please consider joining our chess team. This 12-week program is for both beginners and those who are experienced!