Carlos Cardinal Academy
November Newsletter 2026
Hello Carlos Families,
Thank you to all of our families for engaging in parent teacher conferences. The partnerships between home and school are crucial to student success.
The crisp days of fall are definitely upon us. Daylight savings time is a reminder that winter is around the corner. Your support is appreciated as you help your child/children dress appropriately for the outdoors. We are entering that time of year when layers are key! Please send your child with clothing suitable for the daily weather so that their recess time remains comfortable and enjoyable.
Veterans Day
On November 11th, we will celebrate Veterans Day. Please see the flyer for additional information.
Warm Regards,
Rick
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in the Alexandria Public Schools district will decide on the Cardinal Community Plan operating levy for our schools. The ballot question asks voters to consider a plan to replace the district’s existing levies with a new operating levy which would generate about $3.7 million per year ($2,225 per student) for 10 years to support high-quality education and address the growing budget gap. Under a new state program, about half of the levy would be paid through state aid rather than by local property owners. The estimated tax impact is about $10 per month for the owner of a $400,000 home.
You don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote. Extended early voting hours are available on these dates at the Douglas County Auditor-Treasurer Office (821 Cedar St, Alexandria, MN 56308:
This week Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, November 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, November 2 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If you still need to return your absentee ballot, hand-deliver it to the Douglas County Auditor-Treasurer Office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 to ensure it is counted.
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, you can vote at your regular polling location from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Remember to check both sides of your ballot and look for the district’s referendum question. To learn more about voting, visit CardinalCommunityPlan.org/vote.
Decisions about our schools shape our classrooms, our neighborhoods and our communities for years to come. That’s why this decision belongs to district residents. Thank you for staying informed and taking part in this election.
Great news, Carlos Cardinal Academy Families! We have extended the deadline for our annual Country Blossom Farms Fundraiser. You now have through Monday, November 2nd to sell delicious goodies!
Please note that all order forms and money are now due on Monday, November 2nd (instead of Thursday, October 29th). We hope this extra weekend gives your student time to sell a few more items!
Also, Don't forget about our exciting Second Annual Pie in the Face Competition!
For each pie sold, your student's name will be entered into a drawing for the opportunity to throw a pie at a teacher or staff member!
Winners will be drawn and pie-throwing will take place at upcoming Jamborees!
WE ARE GIVING THANKS AT CARLOS CARDINAL ACADEMY
Carlos Cardinal Academy is excited to host our annual Fall Harvest Meal on Thursday, November 19, 2025! Cook Julie and special guests will be serving a delicious holiday meal — turkey and all the trimmings!
Specific grade-level lunch times can be found on the attached document.
If you plan to join your student(s) for lunch that day and would like to partake in the Fall Harvest Meal, please return this slip with payment to the office.
Please RSVP by Monday, November 9th, at 3:00 p.m.
We look forward to celebrating this special tradition with our Carlos families!
School Pictures Are Ready!
View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
School Name: CARLOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Event Code: FE26726
Student Identifier: Also Needed: Synergy Student ID
As the weather gets colder, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately.
Layers and warm clothing are essential for outdoor play and safety. Don't forget to label all
their clothing to minimize loss. Also, a friendly reminder that students will be going outside
for recess, morning and afternoon until the temperature with windchill is -10 degrees.