Carrie Martin Weekly 8.30.24

Our attendance for the week is at 92.5%.

September 2 - LABOR DAY - NO SCHOOL

September 3 - TEACHER WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL

September 24 - Individual Picture Day

September 27 - Tiger Trample Jog-a-thon

Monday - 8:00am - 3:10pm

Tuesday - 8:00am - 3:10pm

Wednesday - 9:00am - 3:10pm

Thursday - 8:00am - 3:10pm

Friday - 8:00am - 3:10pm

*Drop off on M, T, Th, F begins at 7:40am. Wednesday drop off begins at 8:40am. STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE PLAYGROUND OR IN THE BUILDING UNTIL THAT TIME.

**Please note that every Wednesday is a ONE HOUR LATE START.

If you haven't already completed your annual family check in for this school year, please complete it as soon as possible! This update needs done every school year. Thank you!

This week was Safety Week!

Students and staff had an opportunity to practice our Emergency Action Drills throughout the week. Families were notified at 3:10 which drill was practiced that day.

We will continue to practice these drills at various times throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Niki Van Essen at niki.vanessen@tsd.org or visit the Safety and Security website at https://www.tsd.org/departments/operations/safety-and-security

The County is preparing to widen CR 14 between Hammans Ct. and Candle St. and to replace the bridge just east of CR 15H. Because the bridge conveys irrigation flows, we are restricted to completing the work outside of the irrigation season (Nov - Apr) rather than during the summer when school is out. Currently, we are anticipating construction activities to begin in November and continue through the spring of 2025. Due to space constraints, it may not be infeasible to keep the road open during construction and we are anticipating the possibility of a full road closure for at least a portion of that time. You can find information about a public forum on this, as well as maps with the location of the road work, attached below.

Please direct any questions about this project to Devin Traff at 970-498-5731 or traffdc@larimer.org.

*Attendance Line: 970-613-5790

A student is considered Tardy if they arrive any time after 8:05am (9:05am on Wednesdays). To excuse a Tardy or Absence, call the ATTENDANCE LINE and leave a detailed message. To excuse a medical appointment, please provide a doctor's note.

Transportation website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/page/127

You can apply for bus services through the Parent Portal.

To see if your student(s) are eligible for transportation services*, where your bus stop is located and the times for pick-up and drop-off, go to: FIND MY BUS

For assistance in completing your transportation application, view our HOW TO: https://bit.ly/TSDHOWTObusapplication

Once your application is submitted, contact transportationrouting@tsd.org with questions about eligibility.

The Boys & Girls Club offers after school care this year. They pick up Carrie Martin students after school and bus them to Garfield Elementary, where parents need to pick them up from. If you are interested in more information or for applying for their services, please contact Grace at garfieldsite@bgclarimer.org or call 970-893-5194.

Nutrition Services is excited to share that we have contracted with a new software company to manage our meal and application program. My School Bucks is no longer active but the new software is called Linq Connect and all student balances have been moved to the new software. There are many new features that this program offers which weren't available before so we're sure you're going to love it!

As a reminder, school meals are free for students this 2024/25 school year! We encourage everyone to complete a Free & Reduced application as it provides benefits to you and the district such as grants, program funding and fee waivers.

The science fair encourages participation for all students in grades K-12! There are enticing monetary prizes for high school students at the state level, for students that advance. Watch for more information coming out September 4th!

Join us at the Foote Lagoon (500 E. 3rd St., Loveland) for Loveland's Latiné Heritage Celebration on Saturday, September 14 between 1-5 PM! Come learn and experience Hispanic/Latino culture and traditions!

The Partners School-Based Mentoring Program places positive adults into schools to provide one-to-one mentoring services to youth who may be facing challenges in their social, academic, and/or personal lives. Youth (mentees) are matched with an adult volunteer (mentor) based on the needs of the mentee and on the schedules, personalities, and interests of both the mentee and mentor. Mentors spend 1 hour per week with their mentee and commit for one academic school year. Partnerships spend time together doing various activities that help them build a relationship with one another including eating lunch together, playing games, shooting hoops, working on an art project, or just hanging out and talking. It's all about the connection and overall support of the youth!

Mentoring matters, and YOU can make a major impact in our community by giving a local youth just one hour/week of your time! Getting involved with Partners is a great opportunity for individuals who desire to work with youth, or want to give back to our community in a meaningful way.

If you would like to be the difference in the life of a youth, please consider becoming a mentor. Visit https://poweredbypartners.org/mentoring/ or reach out to Noah Davidson for volunteer/internship opportunities: ndavidson@poweredbypartners.org.

All volunteers must be registered in the VITAL system before helping in the school building or on field trips. You can register at the following link: https://www.tsd.org/get-involved/volunteer

Once you have received email confirmation that your registration is complete, you can contact your student's teacher to make plans for volunteering.

In each edition, you’ll find a treasure trove of news, events, and opportunities that will not only keep you in the loop but also empower you to actively participate in our vibrant school community. From fascinating stories from our students and educators to updates on upcoming events and ways for you to make a meaningful impact, “PTA Connections” is your compass for navigating the world of Carrie Martin.

Read it here

https://carriemartinpta.org/news/

All communication and registration for our district's early childhood program, including all school EC sites, comes from the EC office. For questions or more information, please contact them at:

https://www.thompsonschools.org/preschool or call them at 970-613-5052.

Carrie Martin Early Childhood Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

AM 7:50 - 10:50

PM 11:25 - 3:00

***NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAYS