Carrington Elementary School

It’s time to prepare for back to school! I hope you had a wonderful summer!

We are excited to have some new teachers joining us! Ms. Kristee Page will be returning to our school as a 1st grade teacher, and Mrs. Hannah Gussiaas will be teaching Kindergarten as Mrs. Pederson moves up to 1st grade and Mrs. Hoggarth (Berntson) moves to the High School FACS teaching position.

To help ensure a successful school year, please note the items below:

-When picking up students from school at the end of the day, we encourage you to use the old bus lane on the east side of the pick-up/drop off loop. Any time you are using the loop, you CANNOT leave your car unattended. Please share this information with other family members and friends who help with pick-up and drop off responsibilities! Thank you for your cooperation!

-You should receive in the mail a copy of the demographics we have on file for your child (K-6), along with a letter from your child’s teacher. The “Student Number” is the number that allows you to use electronic funds for your student via efunds.

If you have any changes or additions to this information, please indicate those on the sheet and return it to the registration table during Ice Cream Social or to the school office when possible. It is especially important to have the correct phones numbers, including cell phone and emergency contacts, and storm homes listed (rural families only).

-Please consider using efunds to pay for student fees. Using efunds will save time and hassle during Ice Cream Social by minimizing the need to wait in line. The efunds link can be found in this newsletter or on our homepage under Menu, Quick Links. You will need the student number listed on the student demographics page that you will receive in the mail. TIP: Pay using your bank account routing number rather than your credit card to minimize the convenience fee!

-A link to the school supply list is included in this newsletter. In addition, a copy will be mailed to your child. PLEASE NOTE: The district has updated our student technology devices and the student headphones now need a USB-C connection or adapter.

Ice Cream Social

Our annual Ice Cream Social will take place on Wednesday, August 13th, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Parents and students are invited to come to school to meet teachers, find classrooms, unpack supplies, pay fees, and have ice cream! Please enter through doors 1 or 7, and check in at the registration table. If you are choosing not to utilize efunds, please come with your FEE FORM and separate checks already prepared to minimize Ice Cream Social lines. In the East Gym you will pay fees as well as seek out other information for programs such as T.E.A.M. You must register for T.E.A.M. using the appropriate registration form linked at the bottom of this newsletter or found at their booth during Ice Cream Social. Ice Cream will be served in the East Commons!

The first day of school is Tuesday, August 19th. School officially starts at 8:30 a.m. and is dismissed at 3:15 p.m. Before school supervision is available beginning at 7:35 a.m. in the commons area. On the first day, and throughout the year, any students arriving before 8:00 a.m. should report directly to the commons area before accessing their locker. At 8:00, K-6 students present but not eating breakfast, will have outside recess until 8:15, when students may enter their classrooms. You will be able to enter through Door 1 at 3:10 for pick-up. Parents will be allowed into our hallways at 3:13, and dismissal for students is at 3:15.

School Fees

Breakfast $2.35

Lunch $3.10

Milk (extra or milk break PreK-2) $.40

Extra bread slice $.10

5th & 6th Sports (optional) $25

Student Activity Ticket (optional) $35

Yearbook (optional) $20

iPad Insurance–Grades 5 & 6 (optional) $25

Power School

If you do not have a PowerSchool account, please stop in the office and set one up during Ice Cream Social or when it's convenient for you. PowerSchool allows you to monitor your students’ grades, attendance, and balances, and is a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and students!

School Pictures

Students in grades PreK-3 will have their school picture taken on Wednesday, August 27th. Students in PreK and grades 4 – 6 will have their picture taken on Thursday, August 28th.

Student Handbook

Each year the student handbook is updated with the most current policies and procedures. Please take time to review the handbook with your children each year. The handbook is linked in this newsletter and will be available at Ice Cream Social, in the student planner for grades 4-6, and on the school home page. The last page will need to be signed and returned to your child’s teacher.

No School

September 1st - Labor Day

October 16 & 17 - Educational Conference

Early Dismissal - 1:30 Teacher In-Service

September 19th

Student Personal Items

Please make every effort to label student items including winter gear, backpacks, sweatshirts and jackets, and especially Cardinal clothing! Lost items are more easily claimed or returned with a label. Use our Lost & Found, located in the elementary office, when looking for missing items.