June Tiger Tales
June Family Newsletter
This newsletter will contain Tiger news, updates, and information about activities and events.
A Message from our Principal!
We've made it to the final days of the 2023-2024 school year and what an amazing year it has been! We will be celebrating our 5th graders on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Oscar Smith High School as they Level-Up to middle school. All of our Tigers have worked hard this year to show us how much they have learned and grown. We are so proud of all of their accomplishments and know that they will continue to do great things. Next week is the last week with two early release days. Students will be dismissed at 12:44 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.
Finally, I would like to say it has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Principal of G.W. Carver Intermediate School for the last two years. I appreciate all you have done to support the students and the staff of GWC! There are so many memories and valuable lessons packed into my two years here and I will always be grateful.
I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer break!
Respectfully yours in education,
Mrs. Canterbury, Principal
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Monthly Calendar
Upcoming Events
- June 4: Rising 3rd Grade Event
- June 7: Field Day
- June 10: End of Year Parties
- June 11: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at OSHS
- June 12: Early Release Day
- June 13: Early Release Day/Last Day/Report Cards Available in ParentVue
Family Field Day
Carver Intermediate School's faculty, staff, and students are excited about this year’s Field Day. It will be held on Friday, June 7 for all grade levels. Many wonderful, safe, and exciting activities have been planned this year.
Parents and Guardians are encouraged to attend Field Day with their student:
5th Grade: 8:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
4th Grade: 10:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
3rd Grade: 12:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Here are a few reminders:
Be sure to have your child wear light-colored clothing or class color shirt, sunscreen, and tennis shoes for safety. Please, no sandals, CROCS, or slides.
Please have your child bring a water bottle from home as a water refill station will be available.
We will have water games. Students may want an extra shirt or towel if they get wet.
We need many volunteers to make this day successful for all our students. If you wish to serve as a volunteer to help maintain the games and activities for another grade level while awaiting your child’s time slot, please contact the main office at 757-494-7505.
Sincerely,
Carver Intermediate Field Day Committee
Level Up 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
G. W. Carver Intermediate School requests the honor of your presence at the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6:00 p.m. at Oscar Smith High School
1994 Tiger Drive, Chesapeake 23320
As the school year comes to a close, we want to take an opportunity to celebrate our “Carver Seniors” as they prepare to leave us and become middle school students.
General Information
The doors will open for parents at 5:30 p.m. Each student will receive 4 tickets for the event, which are attached to this invitation. A ticket is required for entry. Any person without a ticket will not be permitted to enter the facility. Tickets will be sent home on June 7.
Students are asked to dress nicely (skirts, dresses, slacks, and dress shirts - no jeans). However, the Chesapeake Public Schools dress code will be enforced.
Student Arrival
Students should arrive at Oscar Smith High School no later than 5:15 p.m. to join their class. Parents are REQUIRED to provide transportation to and from Oscar Smith High School.
Medication Pick-up
Attendance Challenge
SOL Testing Dates
June 3: Make-ups
- June 4: Expedited Retake Math for Grade 3-4 & Science for Grade 5
- June 5: Make-ups
- June 6: Expedited Retake Math for Grade 5
- June 7: Expedited Retake VA Studies for Grade 5
School Hours
Upon arrival, students should report directly to their classroom or to the cafeteria for grab-and-go breakfast.
First Bell Rings at 7:55 a.m.
Students are considered tardy after 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal Bell Rings at 2:44 p.m.
For students who are picked up in the office at dismissal, parents must arrive by 2:30 p.m.
Tiger ROARS
Watch D.O.G.S.
Bus Transportation
PTA
Attendance Matters
Regular school attendance is imperative to school success. In Virginia, all students aged five (5) through eighteen (18) are required to attend school regularly.
Research shows that regular school attendance leads to school achievement!
Please make sure that you communicate with your child’s teacher any time your child is absent. Absences can be excused for a documented illness or a death in the immediate family. Student absences can be logged in ParentVue. Please refer to the video below for more information on logging an absence in ParentVue. Illness is defined as fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you have questions about whether or not a student should come to school, or if you have a specific concern about your child’s health, please speak with our nurse for more guidance. We can only accept documentation within four (4) days of the student’s return to school, unless the documentation is from a medical professional (dentist, doctor, therapist, etc.)
According to the Virginia Department of Education, chronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing more than 10% of the school year (18 out of 180 days). This applies to excused and unexcused absences.
Thank you for partnering with us to make sure your child has the best opportunity to succeed.
Online Student Verification
At the beginning of every school year, all families must complete the student online verification process. The verification process allows our families to confirm or update information for all children in a household at one time. Families will also have the opportunity to review and update their contact information to ensure continued access to important information and communications from their student’s school and the district. Families must log on to their ParentVUE account to complete this process. In the ParentVue app, parents should select “Open Online Registration (OLR)” and select “2023-2024 Verification.”
To complete the process, please log on to your ParentVUE account. The verification process can be completed in a web browser or in the ParentVUE mobile app. It is important to note that the online verification process is open and available all year to provide families the opportunity to update their information to ensure that the most current contact information is provided.
Visit this page to learn more about ParentVUE in our district. If you have not activated your ParentVUE account or have lost access, please contact us at 757-494-7505.
One Login and Password Help
- The CPS Help Desk assists all students, and parents of Virginia's Chesapeake Public Schools District with their technology questions and requests.
- The Help Desk provides a centralized place to find resources for all your technology questions as well as showcase the integration of technology throughout the school district.
- If you are having trouble accessing OneLogin or StudentVue or ParentVue, please access the CPS Help Desk for assistance.
School Meals
IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT SCHOOL MEALS
Carver Intermediate School
Email: cartigers@cpschools.com
Website: https://www.cpschools.com/o/car
Location: 2601 Broad Street, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-494-7505
Twitter: @GWCarver_CPS