Hello Carver Families,
We hope you and your family had a wonderful long weekend and were able to make fun holiday memories together. We’re excited to jump back into learning and finish the school year strong!

Special Announcements:

• As we approach the end of the school year, preparations are underway for End-of-Grade (EOG) testing in grades 3–5, which will begin on May 12, 2025. We are currently seeking proctors to help support a smooth and successful testing experience. Proctors should plan to arrive at Carver by 9:15 AM and can expect to finish by approximately 12:30 PM on testing days. All proctors must be approved volunteers. If you're interested in becoming an approved volunteer, you can find more information here. To sign up as a proctor, please use the SignUpGenius linked here. When you sign up, please enter your contact information in the note so that we can reach out to you regarding options to attend a training session. Thank you for your continued support!

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:

• 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

Upcoming:

• Wednesday April 30 - 5th Grade Field Trip (Mudcats Stadium) 
• Friday May 2 - Field Day (Mr. Strickland will be sending information home soon. Parents should be approved volunteers in order to volunteer for field day.) 
• EOG Schedule: May 12 3rd grade reading, 5th grade science, Math 13 - 4th and 5th grade reading, May 14 - 3rd and 4th grade math, May 15 - 5th grade math and 3rd read to achieve

Reminders: 

• Please send Panorama Surveys back to school by April 25. 
• 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.Register today!
• Families are invited to attend a community event on 5/8/25 at 6:00 PM at Wake Tech East. RSVP using this link

Social Emotional Learning at Carver:
Second Step Unit 4 Lesson 20

This week in Second Step, students will reflect on the social-emotional skills they’ve learned throughout the year. In Unit 4, Lesson 20, they will think about how to use these skills in real-life situations, including problem-solving, managing emotions, and building positive relationships. Encourage your child to share one skill they’ve learned and how they plan to use it.

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