CES- Principal Message

Tomorrow is a holiday for students and staff; there is no school. Tomorrow, January 20th, we will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who dedicated his life to equality, justice, and service. This holiday is not just a day off but a “day on” – a reminder to reflect on the values Dr. King stood for and to take action to strengthen our communities. We encourage families to participate in a Day of Service by finding ways to give back, whether through volunteering, helping neighbors, or simply spreading kindness. Together, we can continue Dr. King’s mission of building a more united and compassionate world.

We are very excited to announce that our new receptionist, Mrs. April, will start on Wednesday. Mrs. April is fluent in English and Spanish and will be a wonderful addition to our Chameleon family. Please welcome her as you visit our front office and be patient as she learns her new role.

During the school day, students will often need a new shirt or new pair of pants or shorts because of mud on the playground, a bloody nose, or a bathroom accident. When students don't have an extra pair of clothes at school, we provide them with extra clothes to wear or call home when we don't have any.

At this time, we don't have many clothes left and don't have any larger size clothes. If you are going through your children's closets and donating clothes, please consider donating any t-shirts or athletic shorts or pants to Carpenter. Thank you!

The following annual asbestos notification must be distributed to all parents and school staff.

• 2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification
• 2024-25 Annual Asbestos Notification (Spanish)

If you would like to request a track change for the 2025-2026 school year, please provide the information requested below by 8:00 pm EST, March 9, 2025. All forms submitted by the deadline will be given equal consideration.

Completion of this form does not guarantee a track change will be granted.

Track changes are limited by things such as the availability of open seats, number of classes per grade level, staffing, and any year-round middle school siblings. Please keep in mind that there are class size laws we must follow.

Click this link to complete the Track Change Request Form: https://forms.gle/SjYeC5XXGoZCYnCB8

The Cary Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in supporting education in our community through numerous programs and activities. One of the most critical needs of Wake County schools is that of attracting and retaining the best classroom teachers. With the Cary Chamber of Commerce's Honor a Teacher Program we hope to help our school system in meeting that challenge.

We have so many wonderful teachers at Carpenter! Please nominate one today! All nominations must be completed by February 3rd at 5:00 pm.

Nominate at this link: https://forms.gle/q8enkvFfqGwANqUu8

• 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

• January 20- No School; MLK, Jr. Holiday
• January 24, Enjoy Track Out, Track 3!
• January 27- Welcome Back, Track 4!
• January 30- International Culture Festival
• January 31- Cultural Arts Assembly: Sankofa, Featuring The Beast

2024-2025 Year-Round Calendar

2025-2026 Year-Round Calendar

Carpenter's Breakfast and Lunch Menu

If you would like to contribute any amount to help any Carpenter families with field trip costs, please go to this link: https://bit.ly/47yAOrG

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! Google Form: https://forms.gle/E6SYsRG2MKF1ConUA

** Our Chess Club is starting soon; we have a few spots left! **

Dates: Thursdays, January 30 to April 17
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Registration: Go to www.TriangleChess.com, click in "School" on the upper right, and click "Join a Team"

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!

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