Posted February 13, 2025
| Principal Message ✏️ 2/13/25 Hello Carson Community, I look forward to seeing everyone who is available next week at our monthly Carson Community Coffee and Conversation! We will be discussing the CMAS Assessment for our third through fifth graders on Wednesday, February 19th right after drop-off at 7:45 in the Carson library. Enjoy the long weekend. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday! With gratitude,       Announcements 🚩 After School Enrichment SurveyGive your feedback on our Carson Enrichments! Please complete this survey by Feb 28th so the district Enrichment Coordinators can begin developing the plans for each school in March for the fall session. Summer Opportunity for Rising 4th-8th Graders Check out this outstanding summer learning opportunity tailored for rising 4th to 8th-grade boys in the Denver area: The Fayola Man Summer Leadership Academy, dedicated to fostering a robust educational and personal development environment Program Details: Dates: June 9th – July 11th Location: Manual High School Time: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM Cost: Free Enriching curriculum includes: STEM and RoboticsSocial-Emotional Skills DevelopmentLiteracy and Reading SupportMentorship and Outdoor EducationHip Hop History and BreakdancingFitness, Nutrition, and Career ExplorationFinancial Literacy and Youth EntrepreneurshipPodcasting and Music DevelopmentHere is the registration link. MLL DAC Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee (MLE DAC) on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 9-10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Our topics this month are School PACs, MLE programs and DPS parent supports. Interpretation will be provided. Here are the event flyers. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register here. Staff are also highly encouraged to attend. For the link to the online meeting, please visit the MLE website or contact Olga Olivas at 720-423-3058. 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_compaore@dpsk12.net 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 2/14: Planning Day: No School 2/17: Presidents Day: No School 2/19: Carson Community Coffee and Conversation ~ CMAS Prep 2/21: GT Nomination Deadline 2/20: 2nd & 3rd Grade Arts and PE Exhibition 4pm 2/27: Carson Spirit Day 2/27: 5th Grade Music Field Trip 2/28: Report Cards Available on PP Lost & Found will be donated at the end of February 3/03: Colorado Day ~ Wear Colorado themed clothing to school! 3/6: CSC Meeting: 5pm 3/10: Character Ed Committee Meeting: 4pm 3/12: Dine for Dollars on Weds, March 12 from 4-9pm at Culinary Dropout. Dine-in only. 30% goes back to Carson! 3/13: Class Picture Day 3/13: Virtual GT Family Series 3/14: PTA Meeting: 7:45-8:45 am 3/20: Carson Spirit Day 3/20: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Arts and PE Exhibit: 4pm 3/24-3/28: Spring Break: No School 3/31: Cesar Chavez Day: No School 4/9: PTA Meeting: 6:30-7:30 pm 4/10: Virtual GT Family Series 4/16: Dine for Dollars at Bonnie Brae Ice Cream! 4/24: 4th &5th Grade Arts and PE Exhibit: 4pm 4/27 1pm: Carson @ The Rockies. 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 Care Solace I Matter Colorado Denver Health School-Based Centers Student Resource Toolkit Family Resource Toolkit DPS Community Hubs DPS LGBTQ+ Toolkit Denver Indian Family Resource Center 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 Character Ed Classroom Volunteers Character Ed Mascot Volunteers Lunchroom Volunteers Volunteer Background Check– Don’t forget to complete your free volunteer background check! Fun & Fundraising for Carson 💸 Carson @ The Rockies The Colorado Rockies and Carson Elementary invite you to Coors Field to support your community and enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark! With active participation, partial proceeds benefit the school!Sunday, April 27th at 1:10pm vs. Cincinnati RedsPurchase tickets at rockies.com/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. Translations لنسخة العربية النسخا Español French 한국인 Soomaali አማርኛ Farsi, Eastern |
