May Tiger Tales
May Family Newsletter
This newsletter will contain Tiger news, updates, and information about activities and events.
A Message from our Principal!
I hope this message finds you and your family well. We have finally made it to the 4th quarter and are rapidly approaching the end of the 2023-24 school year. State SOL testing begins on May 10 and goes through June 7. It is so important for students to be in school each day as they do their best work when they are with their teachers and classmates versus taking a make-up test. I am so proud of all their hard work and can't say thank you enough for the support you provide!
Respectfully yours in education,
Mrs. Canterbury, Principal
Monthly Calendar
Attendance Challenge
Upcoming Events
- May 1-31: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- May 3: Teacher Workday - No School/Sneaker Ball
- May 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
- May 6: Last Day to Purchase a Yearbook/ROAR Store - 3rd Grade
- May 8: National School Nurse Day/ROAR Store - 4th Grade/Basketball Game
- May 9: Dress Like a Teacher Day/ROAR Store - 5th Grade
- May 13: Progress Reports Emailed
- May 16: 5th Grade Performance
- May 27: Memorial Day - No School
- June 1-31: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- 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
SOL Testing Dates
May 10: Grade 5 IRW
- May 13: Grade 5 IRW Make-ups
- May 14: Grade 5 Reading
- May 15: Grade 4 Reading
- May 16: Grade 3 Reading
- May 20: Make-ups
- May 21: Grade 5 Science
- May 22: Grade 4 Math
- May 23: Grade 3 Math
- May 28: Make-ups
- May 29: Grade 5 Math
- May 30: Make-ups
- May 31: Grade 5 VA Studies and Expedited Retake Reading for Grades 3-4
- 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
Sneaker Ball
Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Yearbook
Basketball
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