Week of April 15, 2024
Hello Carver families,
We had such fun learning the Bollywood style of dance on Friday. Our Carver Cubs really seemed to enjoy the performance and learning a new dance style. I want to thank Ms. Rivera, Art Teacher and Ms. Boykin, Music Teacher for volunteering to be our Cultural Arts Coordinators. Thanks to their leadership and collaboration with our PTA, our students benefited from two outstanding cultural arts experiences this school year.
Please take some time to review the important information provided below:
It is Occupational Therapist Appreciation Month: We want to send a special shoutout to our amazing Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Christina Moore. Mrs. Moore worked in Skilled Nursing before transitioning to the public school system. Mrs. Moore has been working for Wake County Public Schools since 2018. She currently serves students at Carver Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary in addition to serving as an area team lead for the occupational therapy department.
Family Engagement Summit
Wake County Public Schools is committed to authentically engaging our staff, families, and communities. You are invited to join us for the first Family and Community Engagement Summit on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Athens Drive Magnet High. Guest facilitators will share: family involvement opportunities, empowering ways for families and communities to partner in their children’s learning and school improvement by honoring their perspectives and unique needs, and how staff, families, and community organizations can build strong relationships in order to share resources and promote well-being. Here is the description of one of the sessions that will be offered: Have you heard about the Science of Reading and are wondering what it means for children and schools? Are you looking for ways to support your child's literacy at home to help them be successful? This session focuses on explaining what the Science of Reading is and its impact on literacy instruction in schools and the home connection. Participants will receive resources and practical tips to use with their children at home. If you would like to attend the summit please Complete the Google Form to RSVP by April 19.
Parent Survey
A paper copy of the annual Panorama Parent Survey will be sent home on Monday. Please check your student’s bookbag for this important document. Your input is greatly appreciated and needed. Please take some time to complete and return the survey.
Muddy’s Book Club
April 9th was opening day for the Mudcats! Remember, the tickets your students earn are valid between April 9th to June 30th for all Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday games.
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Tuesday = Taco Tuesday; tacos $2
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Wednesday = Dog Day; $2 hotdogs and you can bring your dog
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Thursday = $3 Thursdays; popcorn, pretzels, nachos, soda, water & single scoop ice cream all $3
Social Emotional Learning at Carver
For the remainder of the year, students will review Second Step concepts from Units 1-4 during SEL time. Please access Ms. McCloud's Website for more information.
Happening This Week
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Week of April 15 - NKT/STAR Math Assessment window opens
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Tue April 16 - 4th and 5th grade Math Checkin Assessment
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Thur April 18 - 3rd Grade Field Trip (Mordecai House)
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Fri April 19 - 1st Grade Field Trip (Poe Health Center)
Upcoming
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Tuesday 4/23 Mclass window opens
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Thursday 4/25 - Unified Special Olympics event at Carver from 1pm - 2:45pm (participants 5th, 4th, Regional Programs, and Pre K)
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Mark your calendars with the following Grades 3-5 EOG dates: May 14 - 3rd Grade Reading and 5th Grade Science, May 15 - 3rd and 5th Grade Math, May 16 - 4th and 5th Grade Reading, May 17 - 4th Grade Math
From the PTA
If you are currently a PTA member: Please join us on Monday, April 15th at 5pm in the Carver media center for a special PTA general membership meeting to elect new PTA officers.
The nominating committee of the Carver PTA presents the following slate of officers for election:
President- Jessica Harrison
General VP- Kali Boyette
VP of Fundraising- Amy Maxwell
VP of Advocacy- Kendra Paiz
Treasurer- Morgan Burns
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor before the vote.
If you are unable to join us in person, please join us virtually via the Google link below:
Carver PTA- Special General Membership Meeting
Monday, April 15 · 5:00 – 5:30 pm
Time zone: America/New York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xcn-jjij-ica
If you have questions or need support, please do not hesitate to contact a school administrator by calling the school (919) 365 - 2680 or sending an email to Ms. Wenitra Merritt, Principal wcmerritt@wcpss.net and/or Mrs. Ashley Crouse, Assistant Principal acrouse@wcpss.net.
Thank you,
Wenitra Merritt, Proud CES Principal