Carberry Elementary Newsletter

Principal's Message – January 2025

Dear Carberry Families,

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and quality time with loved ones. As we welcome 2025, it’s a perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus for the second half of the school year. At Carberry Elementary, we are excited to continue our journey of learning, growth, and community connection.

January is a great opportunity to revisit routines and habits that set our students up for success, both academically and personally. Here are a few reminders to help make this new year productive and positive:

1. Establish Healthy Routines: A good night’s sleep, balanced meals, and consistent morning routines help students arrive at school ready to learn. Studies show that children perform better academically when they are well-rested and energized.

2. Develop Strong Study Habits: Encourage your child to read daily and set aside time for homework in a quiet space. Small, consistent efforts build strong habits that will serve them well throughout their education.

3. Take Care of Mental Health: The winter months can be tough, and it’s important to check in with your children. Encourage open conversations about their feelings, and remind them that it’s okay to ask for help. A positive mindset, breaks for fresh air and exercise, and time to enjoy hobbies can do wonders for mental well-being.

4. Stay Connected: Communication is key. Be sure to stay engaged with school updates through our newsletters, website, and classroom communications. If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or our office.

We are also encouraging all students to focus on kindness and respect in 2025. Whether it’s lending a helping hand, sharing a smile, or showing gratitude, small acts of kindness make a big difference.

Finally, I want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Carberry Elementary thrives because of our dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, and wonderful families like you. Let’s make 2025 a year full of achievements, growth, and positive memories!

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful new year. Together, let’s make it a great one!

Warm regards,

Greg Alexander

Principal

Carberry Elementary School

6th-NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day for Staff)

7th-Students Return (Second Semester Begins)

13th-NASA Specialists In House Project 3:30-4:45 pm

13th-PTO Meeting 3:30 pm Room B-102

14th-Domino's Dough Day

20th-STUDENTS ARE IN SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

22nd-Food Distribution Boxes 4:00-5:30 pm

17th-PTO Meeting 3:30 pm Room B-102

Domino's Dough Day is Tuesday, January 14

5% of sales will return to support our school

Have You Ever Considered Driving a Bus?

Join the Emmett School District Transportation Department and make a difference in our community! We’re looking for motivated, positive individuals to join our team of dedicated bus drivers.

Why drive for us?

• Great Pay: Starting at $22/hour.

• Flexible Hours: 5 hours/day.

• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, PERSI retirement, and time off.

• No CDL? No Problem! We offer FREE, comprehensive CDL training.

• Make an Impact: Provide a vital service to the Emmett & Sweet/Ola communities.

If you have a clean driving record, a love for working with students, and a commitment to safety, we’d love for you to apply today at emmettschools.org. You can also call Mr. Bennett at the Bus Shop to discuss if you have any questions at 208-365-3207.

Please note your child can only change their go-home plan with a yellow note from the office. The office will send a note after we receive a phone call from their parent/guardian. If you need to change their go home plans, please call the office no later than 2:45 pm. Thank you!

If your child is absent due to a doctor/dentist/counseling appointment, or if you need to check them in or out for an appointment, please remember to bring our office a note from the doctor. You can also email the note to cesattendance@isd221.net or have the doctor's office fax it to 208-365-0871.

When do I keep my child home?

A child with a fever greater than 100.0 F should remain home. The child can return to school after they have been fever free without medication for 24 hours. A child with diarrhea and/or vomiting should stay at home and return to school only after being symptom free for 24 hours.

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO WASH THEIR HANDS FREQUENTLY

NASA Student Specialists Meetings:

NASA Specialists In House Project January 13, 3:30-4:45 pm

Please write your child's name in their coats/jackets, backpacks, lunch boxes etc so when they are misplaced we'll know where to return them.

If you need assistance with getting logged into your parent portal contact

Mrs. Sammons at the office.