Carver Elementary School's Update
March 17-31, 2025
Carver All-Star Families,
We have some exciting events and important updates to share!
🌟 Online School Store Fundraiser
Our Online School Store fundraiser will continue throughout the month! Parents, please email your loved ones and encourage them to support our school by purchasing items online. Students will receive arm buddies once their parents enter the provided code. No money will be collected—this is entirely online.
🤖 Robotics Club
The Robotics Club will meet on Wednesday, March 19, to prepare for their upcoming competition on April 5.
📝 NC Check-Ins
It's time for our NC Check-Ins! Please ensure students get a good night’s rest and arrive on time.
- Wednesday, March 19: 5th Grade Science Benchmark
- Thursday, March 20: Math NC Check-Ins (Grades 3-5)
- Thursday, March 27: Reading NC Check-Ins (Grades 3-5)
📌 No School on March 21
Friday, March 21, is an Optional Workday—no school for students.
📖 Read Across America Event
Join us for Read Across America at Vance County Middle School on March 20 from 5 PM - 6:30 PM. Our school will have a table at the event, and we’d love to see our families there!
🎓 Beta Club Inductions
The Beta Club induction ceremony will be held on March 25 at 6 PM at CFI.
📸 Classroom Pictures
We will be taking classroom pictures on March 26—don’t forget those smiles!
🐠 Exciting Student Visits
- March 20: AIG students will visit the CFI Center.
- March 25: 3rd-5th grade students will receive a special visit from the NC Aquarium.
💡 Student Behavior Reminder
Parents, please talk with your children about making positive choices at school. We have noticed an increase in negative behaviors, and we need all students to be responsible and respectful. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Thank you for all that you do.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Read Across America: Special Visitors for Our Kindergarteners!
Today, our kindergarten students had a special treat as visitors from the Maintenance and Transportation Department joined us to celebrate Read Across America! They read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to our little learners, making the story come to life in a fun and engaging way.
We are grateful for our community partners who help foster a love of reading in our students. Thank you for making this day even more special!
Engaging Math in Action!
Mrs. McCoy’s fifth-grade students took their learning beyond the classroom with an interactive math activity led by our math specialist, Mrs. Barnes! After mastering the standard in class, students reinforced their skills in adding and subtracting decimals through a hands-on activity in the cafeteria. Learning is always more meaningful when students can apply their knowledge in new and engaging ways! Great job, scholars!
Our Youngest All-Stars Shine Bright!
This morning, two of our amazing Pre-K students showed their knowledge and confidence by reading to our third graders! Their ability to read at such a young age is a testament to their hard work, the dedication of their teachers, and the power of early literacy.
As we continue celebrating Read Across America this week, moments like these remind us of the joy and importance of reading at every age. Seeing our youngest scholars take the lead in sharing stories with older students was truly inspiring!
Great job, future leaders! Keep turning those pages and reaching for the stars!
🌟 Employee of the Month Spotlight: Mr. Walker! 🌟
We are thrilled to recognize Mr. Walker as Carver Elementary’s January Employee of the Month! Mr. Walker goes above and beyond every single day to keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly.
With our custodial team temporarily short-staffed, Mr. Walker has stepped up without hesitation—tackling double the workload with dedication and a positive attitude. Despite the long hours and extra responsibilities, he never complains. His hard work ensures that our students and staff have a clean, welcoming environment to learn and grow.
As one of the few male staff members in a building full of women, Mr. Walker brings balance, humor, and unwavering dependability to our team. We are beyond grateful for his commitment to Carver, and we want to make sure he knows how much he is appreciated!
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Walker for his outstanding contributions to our school!
🌟 Employee of the Month Spotlight: Mrs. Parham! 🌟
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Parham, our February Employee of the Month! As a dedicated teacher assistant, Mrs. Parham wears many hats at Carver Elementary, always going above and beyond to support our students and staff.
After recently being out on medical leave, she returned with the same energy, passion, and commitment—picking up right where she left off as if she were never away. Her unwavering dedication to our students is truly inspiring, and she continues to make a difference every single day.
Mrs. Parham is not just an assistant in the classroom; she is a mentor, a nurturer, and a vital part of our school community. Her hard work, positive attitude, and selfless service do not go unnoticed.
Thank you, Mrs. Parham, for all that you do for Carver Elementary! We appreciate you more than words can express.
Carver Eagles at the NC Symphony!
Our fourth-grade students had the incredible opportunity to attend the NC Symphony at McGregor Hall! Experiences like these help cultivate an appreciation for music and the arts, which play a vital role in a well-rounded education.
The arts foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness—skills that benefit students far beyond the classroom. We are grateful for the chance to expose our students to the beauty and power of live music!
Are you interested in being a sponsor for Arts Alive?
Learn more at the following link: https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/programs-services/arts-programs/arts-alive/arts-alive-sponsorship
Volunteer Applications Available Online
If you have someone interested in becoming a volunteer, they can now complete the application online! It is also still available in paper form. The application can be accessed on the VCS website under Community...or the direct link to the online application is https://bit.ly/VolunteerVCS.
The Process:
1. Application Submission Online (or paper copy turned in to Communications)
2. Applications processed through Communications
3. Background Check initiated by HR
4. Prospective Volunteer completes information from BiB in email
5. HR reviews the results upon BiB completion
6. Communications contact prospective volunteers with results
7. If approved, the volunteer must pick up a badge and is added to the official volunteer list.
Please note, the volunteer application may take up to 2-weeks to process.
District Phone Calls
As a reminder, scheduled calls from the district (and schools) comes from 855-269-0502.
If a student is not receiving calls, they should update their information at the following link: https://bit.ly/vcsupdate. Data Managers will work to update information within Infinite Campus.
For all VCS Staff:
Keeping your information up-to-date in TimeKeeper is essential. Please take a moment to log in to TimeKeeper and ensure both your Home Phone and Cell Phone (they can be the same number - both fields must have a phone number) are up to date. If any changes are needed, select Address/Phone Change Request and make the necessary changes, then click Send Request.
