Hello Carver Families, 
It was wonderful to see families and celebrate your children's accomplishments with you at our quarterly awards ceremonies this week. It is always a pleasure to celebrate with our families! 

Special Announcements:

• Congratulations to the following 2nd grade Carver Cubs: Odett Salinas Orozco, her woven flower painting is highlighted in the March/April Triangle Family magazine, and Mikayla McDowell, on 4/10 she received an award during the Gift of Gold recognition program at the NC Art Museum, where her artwork is displayed.
• Highlight - Did you see our 5th grade Carver Cubs on the news Friday? Kat Campbell was thrilled to host our students and shared her excitement on air! Thanks to Ms. Edwards (5th grade Teacher), our 5th graders had yet another awesome experience through the Muddy Sneakers hands-on science initiative.
• Data Manager Appreciation Day is Wednesday April 16! We want to take a moment to shout out Ms. Diener, our school data manager, for the behind the scenes work she does to keep our school running smoothly. We appreciate her every day!
• We value your input and invite you to complete the annual Panorama Family Survey to help us continue creating a positive school experience for you and your child. Paper surveys will be sent home on Mon, April 14, and should be returned by Fri, April 25. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback!
• Join us for the Family and Community Engagement Summit on Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Summit at Capital Hills. The summit will feature a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and more. All staff, families, and community members are invited to attend! Register today!
• The Title I Department is excited to share an opportunity for families to attend a community event on 5/8/25 at 6:00 PM at Wake Tech East. Families & staff members are invited to attend and should RSVP using this link. A flyer with additional details about this event can be viewed here and paper copies will be sent home with students next week. 

From the PTA: 
Carolina Mudcats Fundraiser: Join us on Friday, May 16th, at 6:30 PM at Five County Stadium to support Carver Elementary! Watch the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and enjoy a fun night with family and friends. Scan the QR code on the flier linked here. Thank you for your support—we hope to see you there!

Happening This Week:

• Thur 4/17 - End of year reading benchmarking window opens
• Thur 4/17 - 3rd Grade Field Trip (NC Science Museum)
• Fri 4/18 - Holiday: No School  

Upcoming:

• Week of April 21 - 25: Administrative Assistant Appreciation Week
• Monday April 21 - Snow Make Up Day (School for Students and Staff)
• Monday April 21 - 4th Q Interims will be sent home with students
• Thursday April 24 - 5th grade NC Science Check In
• Friday April 25 - FSP Day: No School for Pre-K Students

Social Emotional Learning at Carver:
Second Step – Unit 4, Lesson 19: Taking Responsibility for Your Actions
This week, students are learning about the importance of taking responsibility when they make a mistake. They’ll explore how owning their actions and making things right can help build trust and stronger relationships with others.

Parent Tip: When your child makes a mistake at home, gently guide them to reflect on what happened and how they can make it right. Praising their honesty and effort to fix the situation reinforces the value of responsibility.

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