Posted January 31, 2025
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| Principal Message ✏️ 1/31/25 Hello Carson Community, As we wrap up the month that tends to feel the longest of the year, and approach the weekend, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for our community’s continued support and involvement in our school. This month we’ve had important budget decisions to make and I appreciate everyone’s input who contributed during our CSC and PTA meetings the last couple weeks. Join us for February’s virtual CSC meeting on the finalization of Carson budget for next year. We will meet at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February, 6th. With gratitude,  Announcements 🚩 Important drop off reminder When the weather does not permit and you do not receive communication, students must proceed to the blacktop at arrival. The main entrance is for breakfast only. Please remind students to use the crosswalk for their safety. School Fees If you have not yet paid your school fees, please do so at the links below. Your fee goes towards classroom supplies, subscriptions, technology and class events. 1st-5th grade fee payment link Kinder fee payment link Influenza Newsletter A Flu Guide for Parents Gifted and Talented Cognitive Screener If you would like to nominate your first, third-fifth grade student to take the gifted and talented cognitive screener for the spring round of testing, please nominate them here. Kindergarteners and second graders have already been assessed this year. The window to nominate is open until February 21. Testing will take place between March 3 – April 28. Please reach out to Denielle Nadeau with any questions! Summer 2025 Programs We are excited to share important registration information for our Summer 2025 programs! We are transitioning from SchoolCare Works to a new platform, Arux. Later this week, you will receive detailed instructions in your inbox on how to create an Arux account. Below, you’ll find the registration dates for our offerings: ELCSports: Summer 2025: Open! Register here Discovery Link: Summer 2025: Registration open now Information will be shared at the end of the week on steps to create an Arux Account! ELCS Enrichment: Summer 2025: Registration opens February 11th If you have any questions about the registration process or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can also visit our website for detailed program descriptions and updates. Summer Academy We are excited to announce the Summer Academy, AT CARSON running from June 9-July 3, for students below and significantly below grade level. This program will enhance math and literacy skills while fostering creativity and social growth. Program Highlights: Math and Literacy focus. Computer Science LEGO challenges. A field trip. Qualified teachers and staff. Schools will start at 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. with sessions lasting four hours. Some schools may offer all-day sessions based on need. Registration opens soon with limited spaces. Please inform your community to watch for details. If you have questions, contact the DPS Activities team or email summer-academy-2025.groups@dpsk12.net Carson Community Bulletin Board 🎬 Check out all of these amazing resources in our community that are updated weekly! Carson Community Bulletin Board. If you have anything for the community board please email it to Jessica. Carson Vision 🎯 Climate and Culture~ We provide a safe, collaborative, and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging and joy. We empower students to develop growth mindsets and to advocate for their social-emotional and academic needs in order to build resilience. Professional Learning Culture~ We build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships in order to intentionally foster growth and well-being of students and staff. Family & Community Engagement~We partner with our families and community to embrace diversity, nurture trust, and provide a variety of opportunities to engage with Carson in meaningful ways. Learning and Instruction~We maintain high expectations of students while providing rigorous, engaging, authentic instruction through culturally responsive and data driven practices to ensure student success. Social Media Channels⭐️   Previously in the Cougar Pride | Upcoming Events 🗓️ Carson Website~Details on future events 2/4: 2nd Grade Field Trip 2/4: Carson Brownie Cookie Sales- blacktop 2/5: Carson School Tours for Prospective Families: 8-9am 2/6: 4th Grade Field Trip 2/6: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Presentation 2:30-4pm 2/6: CSC Meeting: 5pm- Budget 2/10: Character Ed Committee Meeting: 4pm 2/12: Carson School Tours for Prospective Families: 8-9am 2/13: Virtual GT Family Series 2/14: Planning Day: No School 2/17: Presidents Day: No School 2/19: Carson Community Coffee and Conversation ~ CMAS Prep 2/20: 2nd & 3rd Grade Arts and PE Exhibition 4pm 3/3: 303 Day! Wear your Colorado gear 3/6: CSC Meeting: 5pm 3/13: Virtual GT Family Series 4/10: Virtual GT Family Series 4/27 1pm: Save the Date for Carson @ The Rockies. Ticket link to come soon. Email Emily_Livingston@dpsk12.net in advance for an interpreter for any event. Reminders 📌 Carson Shout-Outs Character Education Volunteer Link 1st-5th grade fee payment link Kinder fee payment link When to Keep Students Home Resources 🗂️ Lice Resources Gifted and Talented Slideshow Newly Identified GT Resources: Recording Slideshow Student Advocacy Team PTA Minutes 11/22/24 Student & Community Handbook Medication Agreements Medical & Non Medication Vaccine Exemptions Covid Guidelines https://safe2tell.org/ PTA Meeting Minutes Showing Gratitude Does your student have a favorite teacher or staff member? Have lots of favorites? Shout them all out on our Carson shout-out link so we can recognize our amazing team of educators! We appreciate you appreciating our hardworking team! Carson Staff Favorites Are you in a giving mood? Here are some of our staff favorites!  ⭐️PTA Social Media⭐️ Carson School Directory 2024-2025 Volunteer Opportunities Tuesday Treats for Teachers We have many open slots – please help us keep our teachers and staff happy! Character Ed Classroom Volunteers Character Ed Mascot Volunteers Carson Tour Guides Lunchroom Volunteers Volunteer Background Check Don’t forget to complete your free volunteer background check! Fun & Fundraising for Carson 💸 Donate to PTA Carson Elementary PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You can donate directly at https://www.ptacarson.com/why-give or through your employer’s matching program. We’re already set up with Benevity and Fidelity, making it simple to direct your company’s match to our PTA. If your employer uses a different matching platform, just let us know and we’ll get that arranged. Shop at KING SOOPERS and Give Back to Carson! Make sure your King Soopers account is linked to Carson Elementary! We receive hundreds of dollars every year through their Community Rewards program. Crossing Guard VolunteersWe have a volunteer position available if you are willing to help out from 7:15-7:45 one or more mornings and/or 2:30-2:50 one or more afternoons. We would love the support! We appreciate anyone who is able to help keep our kids safe! If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Jessica. Translations لنسخة العربية النسخا Español French 한국인 Soomaali አማርኛ Farsi, Eastern |
