CES- Principal Message

Happy Sunday, Chameleon Families!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We had another rewarding end of the week as we awarded Track 2 and 3 students the Achieving awards for 2nd quarter (1 per class) and announced our Track 2 and 3 ambassadors for 2nd quarter.

I hope everyone has a restful and enjoyable time with family over the winter break. We will see tracks, 1, 2, & 3 back at school on January 6th!

We are celebrating the last few days before winter break with a spirit week! See details below. Tomorrow is plaid/flannel day!

Our lost and found has really grown over this quarter.

Parents, please encourage your child to check the lost and found for any missing items before Thursday, December 19th. Any unclaimed items will be donated in the new year. Thank you for your cooperation!

Questions about 2025-26 Student Assignment?

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.

Upcoming Field Trips

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

🍎 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Information 🍎

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.

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Paint with Mr. Hann!

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.

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Parents' Night Out- Last Friday

One of the Charitable Chameleons Campaign Options was a Parents' Night Out and a movie night for the students with Ms. Collins. We had a great time eating popcorn and candy, watching a movie, and then having the gym all to ourselves to play! We did all this while raising funds for Carpenter Elementary through the PTA! The kids said it was the BEST night of their lives! 🥰Be sure to check out the Charitable Chameleons Campaign flyer so you and your child don't miss out on the next event!

Movie Time!

Free Time in the Gym!

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!

International Night on January 30, 2025.

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!

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!