Posted March 14, 2025
| Principal Message ✏️ 3/14/25 Hello Carson Community, Here are a few reminders about the upcoming Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), which will take place April 7-25, 2025. These state-mandated assessments are the only tests given to all Colorado students in grades 3-8 and 11. They are designed to measure what students should know and be able to do in each grade level in Math, Literacy, Social Studies and Science. CMAS results provide valuable insight into whether our students are performing at grade level, are on track for the next grade and how they compare to their peers at the school, district and state levels. At Carson, we are committed to using this data to support every student’s academic progress. We use this data to set goals for our school and create our Unified Improvement Plan for the state. This year, we are working to increase participation and ensure every student’s progress is reflected. We encourage families to help their children prepare for testing by maintaining regular routines, ensuring they get plenty of rest and providing a healthy breakfast on testing days. If you have any questions about the CMAS assessments or how they support student achievement, please don’t hesitate to contact us. CMAS Newsletter Thank you for partnering with us to support our students and our school community! With gratitude,  Fun Learning at Carson this Week!This week our Carson Cougars got to participate in some exciting experiences! Some of our students got to be filmed and interviewed by Denver News7 as they participated in our Cougar Cafe! Check out the news next week to catch the feature on Carson!    Our enthusiastic second graders showcased their learning by researching various landforms and presenting their findings in dynamic presentations and creative dioramas. They explored features like volcanoes, mountains, valleys, and islands, and through their hard work, they’ve become true experts—not only in understanding landforms but also in developing impressive presentation skills. Check out some photos below!   Announcements 🚩  March Madness!Coming soon, our very own March Madness bracket benefiting Carson’s PTA. Click here to sign up for more information! The brackets go live on Sunday!This fundraiser is in lieu of last year’s Booster Fun Run after parent feedback about the event. Help us make this year’s event even more successful! BESS EOY ScreenerYou are invited and encouraged to complete a short form to provide valuable input on your student’s mental health and social emotional well being.The English flier is linked here. Fliers in other languages are linked here. Lice at CarsonWe want to inform you that lice have been detected at our school again, specifically in all three kindergarten classes and second grade. We encourage all families to check their children for lice and take necessary precautions.Please read this document to learn more about lice and how to prevent and treat it. Even if you don’t have a student in kindergarten or second grade, please check your child’s hair and follow the recommendations in the attached link so we can rid ourselves across the school for good! If you notice any signs, please treat promptly and inform the school Nurse. If you need an at home kit to treat your child’s hair, please reach out and we can provide you with one. Measles: Stop the SpreadNewsletter from our Nurse 2025-2026 Bell ScheduleWe are excited to share the bell schedule for the 2025-26 school year! We know it is early, but we got confirmation from the district that school will begin at 7:30 am and end at 2:30 pm on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, students will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. We look forward to an engaging and productive year ahead! Upcoming Events 🗓️ Multilingual Education District Advisory Committee (MLE DAC)This month’s MLE DAC meeting will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. It will be online and the link is on the flyers below. View the Flyers in the top 8 DPS languages. This month’s topics include Summer Academy and other free / low-cost summer programs and internships. Please contact Olga Olivas at oolivas@dpsk12.net with any questions. Community Involvement 2025-2026 Character Education Co-Chairs NeededOur Character Ed program still needs your help in continuing to make a difference for our Carson students! We are looking for two co-chairs to lead the program for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Whether your interests are behind the scenes to help with organizing, planning or logistics, or on the creative side to help with activity ideas for our seven character traits, this opportunity is for you. STEP UP today to make a positive impact on your child’s experience at school. For inquiries or more information, please contact us at carsoncharactered@gmail.com. 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 3/14: Character Virtual Ed Meeting: 4pm Our very own  March Madness bracket benefiting Carson’s PTA. Click here to sign up for more information! The brackets go live on Sunday!3/18: 4th Grade Field Trip to Colorado Museum 3/19: Student Led Conferences 3-4pm at Carson 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 4-3: CSC Meeting 4/7-4/11: 3rd-5th ELA CMAS 4/9: PTA Meeting: 6:30-7:30 pm 4/10: Virtual GT Family Series 5-6:15 pm 4/11: Carson Disco: 6-8 pm 4/14-4/18: 3rd-5th Math CMAS 4/14: Character Ed Committee Meeting: 4-5 pm 4/16: Dine for Dollars at Bonnie Brae Ice Cream! 4/21: Unified Sports Field Trip: JFK High School 9-11 am 4/21-4/25: 5th Science & 4th Social Studies CMAS4/24: 4th &5th Grade Arts and PE Exhibit: 4pm 4/27 1pm: Carson @ The Rockies. 5/1: CSC Virtual Meeting: 5-6 pm 5/6: Unified Sports Adaptive Field Day at All-City Stadium: 9:30-1:30 5/7: Carson Spirit Day 5/9: PTA Meeting: 7:45-8:45 am 5/22: CSC Virtual Meeting: 5-6 pm 5/26: Memorial Day: No school 5/3: End of Year Assembly: 8:45-9:45 5/3: Last day of school! Half Day! 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 🗂️ Incoming Kindergartners – Choice Critical Information Rising 4th-8th Graders Summer Opportunities 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 Carson Auction 2025! Believe it or not, the 2025 Carson Auction will be here before you know it! We are looking for one more volunteer to co-chair the event with Sarah Ott. If you are interested in co-chairing, or another auction volunteer opportunity, please contact Sarah at sarahaott@gmail.com. Thank you! 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 💸 THANK YOU to all the families who showed up at Culinary Dropout on Wednesday evening, only to be turned away at the door. No need to bore you all with the details, but Culinary Dropout dropped the ball, and our Carson families bore the brunt of their failure. We sincerely appreciate you all for coming out and trying to support us, and we hope this doesn’t deter you from future DFD outings! The good news is the restaurant is going to donate more back to the School than we would have earned otherwise (as well as some other food service donations), so while Wednesday as a fun DFD event was a social bust, Carson will still see the charitable benefits. Thanks again for your continued support of the School, and sincere apologies for any ruined dinner plans! Carson @ The RockiesThe Colorado Rockies and Carson Elementary invite you to Coors Field tosupport 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 Reds Purchase 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 |
