Carberry Elementary Newsletter
Dear Carberry Elementary Families,
As we step into this festive season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the joy and growth we’ve seen in our students this year. December is a time for celebration, connection, and creating cherished memories, and it’s also a wonderful opportunity to nurture your child’s learning and development at home.
During the upcoming holiday breaks, I encourage you to spend time reading with your children and playing family games together. These simple yet meaningful activities not only strengthen family bonds but also help foster a love of learning and critical thinking skills. Whether it’s reading a favorite holiday story, exploring new books, or engaging in board games or puzzles, your attention and involvement make a tremendous difference in their growth.
Students thrive when they feel connected and supported, and they learn invaluable lessons—such as teamwork, problem-solving, and patience—when playing games with loved ones. Your engagement in these moments builds a foundation for their success, both academically and personally.
On behalf of all of us at Carberry Elementary, I wish you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with laughter, love, and learning. Thank you for being a vital part of our school community and for all that you do to support your child’s education.
Warm regards,
Greg Alexander
Principal, Carberry Elementary School
4th-Food Drive Ends
4th-School Wide NASA Project Due
5th-Good News Club 3:30-5:00 pm
11th-(3rd and 4th Grades) Winter Holiday Concert 9:30 am School Performance
12th-(3rd and 4th Grades) Winter Holiday Concert 1:30 pm Parent/Guardian Performance
12th-Good News Club 3:30-5:00 pm
16th-PTO Meeting 3:30 pm in Room B-102
17th-Domino's Dough Day
18th-Semester Awards Ceremony 2:00 pm
20th-Jan 6-NO SCHOOL Christmas Break
Go Home Change of Plans???
Please note your child can only change their go-home plan with a yellow note from the office. The office will send a note after we receive a phone call from their parent/guardian. If you need to change their go home plans, please call the office no later than 2:45 pm. Thank you!
Doctor's Note
If your child is absent due to a doctor/dentist/counseling appointment, or if you need to check them in or out for an appointment, please remember to bring our office a note from the doctor. You can also email the note to cesattendance@isd221.net or have the doctor's office fax it to 208-365-0871.
When do I keep my child home?
A child with a fever greater than 100.0 F should remain home. The child can return to school after they have been fever free without medication for 24 hours. A child with diarrhea and/or vomiting should stay at home and return to school only after being symptom free for 24 hours.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO WASH THEIR HANDS FREQUENTLY
Parents Can Login to Infinite Campus
We want to remind you about the many benefits of using Infinite Campus, our school’s online portal that helps you stay connected and involved in your child's education. With Infinite Campus, you can:
- Pay for school lunches easily and securely.
- Check grades and monitor missing assignments to keep track of your child's academic progress.
- Review attendance records to stay informed about your child's presence at school.
- Receive important messages and alerts from the district and school directly.
- There's an APP! if you search Infinite Campus in your smartphone app store, you can download an app on your phone. Refer to the picture on the right.
We highly recommend that all parents, especially those with children in the 4th and 5th grades, take advantage of this valuable tool.
Please contact Bridgette in the office to get started with your Infinite Campus account. You can reach her at 208-365-0839.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education!
