The Carver Connection

December 2, 2024

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

MAP Testing will be administered THIS WEEK on Tuesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 5th. Please ensure that your scholars are well rested and in attendance!
Dudes & Donuts is scheduled for Friday, December 6th from 7:15-7:45 a.m.
The uniform store, linked below, will open on Tuesday, December 3rd and close on Friday, December 20th.
Transportation changes MUST go through our front office staff by noon each day. Please email Ms. Jackson at kisha.jackson@fayette.kyschools.us

UNIFORM STORE & REMINDERS

The GWC online clothing store will be opening on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, and remain open through Dec. 20th. The standard production time is 12 working days which will put us into January with the holiday.

To shop, please use this LINK or click on the picture!

Uniform Reminders:

Scholars are expected to be in GWC approved shirts and pants daily.
Please ensure that you layer with a school-approved sweatshirt, if needed; otherwise, sweatshirts that are not part of the GWC uniform will be considered outwear and placed in cubbies with coats.
Scholars may wear athletic wear on Wednesdays (tops and bottoms) if they choose. If they opt out of athletic wear, they should be in uniform (including khaki pants as jeans are only permitted on Fridays).
On Friday GWC Spirit Day, scholars may wear jeans, but they MUST be in a GWC shirt.

UNIFORM DONATIONS

Do you plan to order new uniform shirts because your scholar has outgrown them? If so, the school will gladly take them off your hands. Please feel free to donate them where they can be recycled by our FRC/FACE team.

*Just simply drop them off in our front office where we will ensure they make their way to Ms. Wertzler and Ms. Daniels.

PBIS UPDATES & STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Student of the Month

One way we use PBIS is to celebrate students of the month. At the end of each month, the classroom teachers nominate one scholar, per grade level, who has demonstrated behaviors which honor our schoolwide expectations of Be respectful, Be safe, and Be responsible. These scholars have their picture taken to display on the Students of the Month board in our front hallway for the next month. For example, an October Student of the Month would have their picture displayed for all of November. These scholars also get a letter detailing what their teachers said about them, as well as a certificate for a treat at a local restaurant. At the end of the month, the pictures are sent home.

Celebrating Students of the Month offers positive ways for our school community to come together to recognize students who are doing all they can to get the most out of their learning environment.

*Would you like to contribute to our Dojo Store? Follow this link to our wish list. Thank you for all you do for our scholars!

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month:

Kindergarten: Kyren Holloman

1st Grade: Casen Stewart

2nd Grade: Major Lightfoot

3rd Grade: Mason Fitzpatrick

4th Grade: Gatewood Swan

5th Grade: Nelsondig Kumal

REPEATS

PTA ANNOUNCEMENT

We are happy to report that our PTA is in the process of being reformed! With that, we MUST establish a board. We desire your partnership and ask that you consider serving in one of the positions listed below!

Please find more details below as to how you can serve on the board and/or consider joining, as a member, us as we embark on this journey. Together, we can make a difference!

PTA BOARD POSITIONS

The PTA Board MUST be established. We are seeking interest to determine who wants to serve on the board. If you are have interest, please email our 16th district rep, Ms. Susan Voglesong, at susan@16thdistrictpta.org, and communicate which position you are interested in serving.

Board must have:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

*The 16th District will assist in the selection of the Board. The school is NOT involved in this process. Therefore, please email Susan Voglesong, at susan@16thdistrictpta.org, with your inquiries or interest.

JOIN OUR PTA TODAY

Please consider joining our PTA, membership cost is $5, by following the link below. Keep in mind that membership is an annual renewal; therefore, if you were a member before, you will need to join again. Our goal is to have at least 110 of our families join our PTA; this includes all adults in the household. Let's meet this goal and establish a strong home/school partnership!

JOIN OUR PTA

How PTAs Benefit Schools

Increased Parental Involvement

PTAs encourage and facilitate parental involvement in school activities and decision-making processes. When parents are engaged and take part in school affairs, it creates a positive and supportive environment for students. Increased parental involvement is linked to improved academic performance, better attendance rates, and reduced behavioral issues among students.

Enhanced Communication

PTAs serve as a channel of communication between parents, teachers, administrators and the school community. They provide a platform for sharing information, discussing concerns and fostering open dialogue. Effective communication leads to better understanding, collaboration, and cooperation among all stakeholders, creating a more cohesive and informed school environment.

Fundraising and Resource Allocation

PTAs often organize fundraisers and other initiatives to raise funds for the school. These extra resources can be used to support various educational programs, extracurricular activities, etc. PTAs play a crucial role in mobilizing financial support from parents and the community, supplementing the school's budget and enriching the educational experience.

Volunteer Support

PTAs rely on volunteers to organize and execute their activities. This volunteer support can extend to various school events, classroom assistance, mentoring programs and more. The PTA's network of engaged parents provides a valuable resource for schools to tap into, enhancing the overall functioning and capacity of the school.

Educational Enrichment

PTAs often assist with organizing initiatives aimed at enriching students' learning experiences. These activities provide extra educational opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, broadening students' horizons and fostering a love for learning.

Advocacy and Influence

PTAs can advocate for the needs and interests of students and their families at the school, district, and even state level. They can address issues related to policies, curriculum, resources, and student well-being. By leveraging the collective voice of parents, PTAs can have a significant impact on decision-making processes and policies that affect the school and its students.

Sense of Community

PTAs help build a sense of community among parents, teachers, and students. They organize social events, family-oriented activities, and collaborative projects that bring people together. This sense of community fosters a supportive network, promotes school spirit, and strengthens the overall school culture.

DUDES & DONUTS

This event will occur from 7:15-7:45 a.m. on Friday, December 6th. We look forward to welcoming you this week!

FACE TEAM

Parents and Families, do you have a suggestion or idea that you would like to share? If so, we would love to hear them! Our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team consists of: an administrator, parent representative, community representative (open seat), educators, counselors, FACE Liaison, and Family Liaison. We meet monthly and work to support our students and families.

If you have a suggestion or idea as it relates to communication, community support/partnerships, and/or ideas that can grow our school, we welcome those in the form of an email directed to our parent representative, Christin Jones (2nd grade scholar, Easton Wilson's mom). She will present those at the meeting, and we will discuss them and determine how we will move forward.

If you would like to share anything, please email Christin Jones at christinjones.cj@gmail.com by the meeting dates listed below: