Week of August 26th - SAFETY WEEK

Tuesday, August 27tn - Last Day to register for Chess

Friday, August 30th - Stuff the Squad

Friday, August 30th - Pacers begins

Tuesday, September 10th 7:00 pm - PTO/Dr. Collins @ Lincoln

Thursday, September 12th - 5th Grade Camp Duncan Extended Field Trip

Satruday, September 14th - Blood Drive @ Carpenter

Friday, September 20th - Picture Day

Saturday, September 21st - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Day

BUS EVACUATION - Monday 8/26 @ 9:00 - 11:20 am

HOLD - Monday 8/26 @ 3:05 pm

SECURE - Tuesday 8/27 @ 1:05 pm

LOCK DOWN - Wednesday 8/28 @ 10:30

EVACUATE DRILL (Fire Drill) - Thursday 8/29 @ 2:30 pm

SHELTER IN PLACE - Friday 8/30 @ 10:35 am

The School Safety Drill Act requires that within the first 90 days of every academic year, we conduct at least one lockdown drill. This drill addresses and evaluates the preparedness of school personnel and students for situations where there is an active threat or an active shooter within a school building.

Please be assured that the lockdown drill does not include any simulations that mimic an actual school shooting incident. The lockdown drill Is announced in advance to all school personnel and students before it begins. Local law enforcement may attend this event to share feedback and guidance with building administration.

This year’s lockdown drill will take place on Wednesday, 8/28 . If you do not want your child to participate in the lockdown drill, please email Mr. Balduf at bbalduf@d64.org.

Save the Date! All District 64 parents are invited to our inaugural D64 PTO Kick-Off! Hear our Superintendent. Dr. Ben Collins, present information on the upcoming Referendum and tour the aging Lincoln Middle School to see some of the proposed improvements with each school's Principal as your guide. PTO's will have their annual kick-off meeting to highlight their year and offer an opportunity to meet more D64 parents. Daycare will be provided and this is a great opportunity to support your child's education. We hope to see you on September 10th at 7:00pm at Lincoln Middle School!

I can't believe it is already time for Camp Duncan!

5th grade teachers handed out Camp Duncan packets at curriculum night, if you did not receive one last night your child should be bringing one home today, if you still need one after that please let me know. Please return your signed packets to the office by September 5th

If you are interested in being a parent chaperone we need those turned in by August 28th. Unfortunately we can not take everyone so I will be reaching out by email to those selected.

I am excited for this trip and I hope the students are too, it is going to be a great time!

Mr. Degman

CAMP DUNCAN INFORMATIONAL POWERPOINT

CAMP DUNCAN STUDENT PICKUP FORM

HOW TO USE MY SCHOOL BUCKS

On Saturday, September 21st, Kiwanis is holding their annual Pancake Breakfast. Email Mr. Balduf at bbalduf@d64.org for tickets that can either be sent home with your child or picked up at Carpenter. The breakfast tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children. There are also raffle tickets for great prizes; six tickets for $5 (you do not have to be present to win).

Chess-Ed is excited to return to Carpenter School to provide lunchtime chess instruction

this Fall. The 10-week program runs from 9/10/24 to 11/12/24 and takes place on

Tuesdays from 11:35 am to 12:30 pm (during lunch). The program is open to Carpenter

students in all grades and of all chess abilities (including those in full-day and half-day

Kindergarten). Professional instruction will include the basics for beginner and novice

players and build with opening theory, middle game planning, and end game combinations

for continuing and advanced students. Playing chess improves memory, uses analytical

and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social

skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!

To register, please go to https://2024-2025carpenterchess.eventbee.com/. Register by

8/27/24 to take advantage of lowest available fee. For more information about the program,

please refer to the program flyer. Chess-Ed is looking forward to working with your CHESS

ENTHUSIAST this Fall!

here is still time to register your child/children for our 2nd session of the Rainbows for all Children peer groups. The first session for this school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 10th at 5:30 pm. This free program will meet weekly, for 1 hour, at the Park Ridge Community Church and provides a safe space for students in 1st - 8th grade to share their experiences associated with loss of a loved one and/or a changing family dynamic due to divorce, deployment, etc. Trained facilitators help encourage communication while identifying, navigating and discussing feelings amongst the group.

Please use the Google form link below to sign up your child and/or to be added to our email communications list. Any questions or interest in volunteering to become a facilitator, please contact rainbows64@att.net . For more info about Rainbows, please visit: https://rainbows.org/

Rainbows Student Peer Group Sign up