Carver Elementary

The end of the school year is right around the corner and we wanted to extend a thank you to all who have helped us have a successful school year. Our teachers, staff, bus drivers, nurses, kitchen staff, central office staff, office staff, families, custodians and caregivers have all been instrumental in supporting our students. We couldn't do this without you.

On the last day of school, you can expect your child to bring home their report card, it will include a separate notification letter identifying their teacher placement for the following school year.

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful summer and enjoy all the things that making living in New England extra special. While you are enjoying summer fun please consider joining our newly developed Family Mentor program. We aim to enlist 5-10 families to be a part of a new initiative "Carver Family Mentor Program." This mentor program is designed to have volunteer families (parents, guardians and children) help new families navigate all aspects of school life. If you are interested, please reach to any of the administrators for more information and/or to sign up. The administrators are:

Ruby Maestas, School Principal

Jessica Penella, Associate Principal

Naomi Stahl, Associate Principal

Sincerely,

Ruby C. Maestas

It is with heavy hearts that we share the incredibly sad news that Pauline Lopez, long time CES administrative assistant has passed away. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Her career at CES spanned across 20 years, Mrs. Lopez truly loved working at the Elementary school. Since early on she was a true volunteer at heart. She supported the Music Boosters, the Scholarship & Spirit Committees. She was the cheerful voice answering the office phone and greeting every caller. She managed the bus radio afterschool and no matter the dilemma, she found a solution. She knew the answers to pretty much everything and calming nervous parents was something that came naturally to her. At spirit committee fundraisers, she was often helping colleagues to set the table bountifully and beautifully for the staff. Everytime a staff member or administrator had an idea, she was instrumental in helping it come to life. She was incredibly talented and intelligent. Her kindness, patience and understanding inspired everyone she talked to. She loved music, cooking, baking and helping others to thrive. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. We miss her so much!

• Monday, 6/10/24 - Grades 3, 4 & 5 Field Day (see below)
• Tuesday, 6/11/24 - Grades K, 1 & 2 Field Day (see below)
• Friday, 6/14/24 - Last Day of School - 11:45 am dismissal - Lunches are served

Grades 3, 4 and 5:

Monday, June 10

Grade 4: 8:45- 9:55

Grade 3: 10:10 - 11:20

Grade 5: 11:35-12:45

Grades K, 1 and 2:

Tuesday, June 11

Grade 2: 8:45 - 9:55

Grade 1: 10:10 - 11:20

Kindergarten: 11:35 - 12:45

Report cards will be published to the Aspen portal on Friday, 6/14/24. A paper copy of the report card will also be sent home with your student.

Kindergarten

• Standard size backpack (no wheels)

• Headphones (in a labeled plastic bag)

• Change of clothes (in a labeled plastic bag)

Grade 1

• 2 boxes of 24 count crayons (Crayola preferred)

• 2 two-inch erasers

• 4 glue sticks

• 1 4-pack of thin, black dry-erase markers

• 2 boxes of pre sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga preferred)

• Headphones for Chromebook use (in a labeled plastic bag)

• 1 hard, plastic pencil box (about 8”x5”x2”)

Grade 2

• 24 pre sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga preferred)

• 10 glue sticks

• 4 black dry erase markers

• 1 box of 24 count crayons

• 1 box 24 count colored pencils

• Scissors

• Headphones

Grade 3

• 1 box pre-sharpened wood pencils

• 1 labeled water bottle

• 2 large erasers

• 1 hand held pencil sharpener

• 1 highlighter

• 1 four-pack of dry erase markers

• 1 dry erase eraser

• 1 box of 10 colored pencils

• 2 glue sticks (Elmer’s preferred)

• 1 pencil pouch to hold these materials

• Optional: 1 set of wired headphones in a labeled bag

• Optional: computer mouse in same labeled bag

Grade 4 Team

• 2 boxes of 24 count #2 pencils

• Pencil box/pouch

• 1 box of 8 count crayons

• 4 erasers

• 4 glue sticks

• 2 highlighter markers

• 1 box of 12 count colored pencils

• 5 plastic 2 pocket folders (red, yellow, blue, green, purple)

• 2 1-subject notebooks

• 1 pair of blunt tip scissors

• 4 dry erase markers (any color)

• 1 pair of headphones/earbuds labeled with name in a plastic bag

• OPTIONAL: Wireless Mouse

Grade 5

• 1-2 Boxes of 24 count #2 Pencils

• 2 erasers

• ruler (metric/standard)

• 2 black permanent markers (Sharpies preferred)

• 4-6 glue sticks

• 4 highlighter marker (different colors)

• 4 single-subject notebooks w/binder holes

• 1 large 3-ring 4-inch binder

• 6 two-pocket folders

• 1 Pencil sharpener with shaving catch

• 1 pencil pouch with binder holes that can hold earbuds, wireless mouse, scissors, coloring supplies, pencil/eraser, etc.

• 2 clean socks or dry erasers

• 2 boxes of 4 dry-erase markers

• 1 pair of child-safe scissors

• personal earbuds or headsets in a bag or container

• optional - a basic personal calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide functions)

• optional - wireless mouse for Chromebook

• optional - coloring supplies (markers, crayons)

• optional - personal sticky notes

A special thank you to: Patricia Leatherbee, Jennifer Mitchell and Barbara Swanton for their many years of teaching at Carver Elementary School. You will all be missed! Best wishes for your retirement!

Reading during the summer months is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child and to continue to foster growth in vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Carver Elementary School does not have a reading requirement during the summer, although we highly encourage families to visit the library and to continue to promote a love of reading.

Below you will see some activities that may be of interest for you and your child:

• Reading BINGO Boards for students at each grade level

• Suggested books for students entering each grade level

• Literacy Night with the Wareham Gatemen

*There is nothing that needs to be returned to school when we come back from summer vacation; these may simply be fun activities to do with your child.

Please have students stop at the table near the cafeteria to check for any items that may have misplaced. All remaining items will be donated at the end of the school year.

As the school year is coming to a close, we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who have volunteered at CES over the past school year. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you to those who were able to attend the Volunteer Celebration.

In the event that your student will be absent, please notify us by sending an email to: cesabsent@carver.org as well as the teacher. Thank you.

END OF YEAR MEDICATION PICK-UP

If your student has any medication remaining at school, it must be picked up by Thursday, June 13, 2024, or the morning of June 14, 2024, at the very latest.

We are unable to store any daily or as-needed medications over the summer. This includes inhalers, Epipens, Benadryl, daily medications, etc. Any medication not picked up by June 14, 2024, will be disposed of beyond this date.

Please see below for more information if your student will need medication in school for the 2024-2025 school year: CES Health Office Medication Policies and Forms

Thank you! Have a great summer!

Your School Nurses~

Mrs. Berkobein (berkobeinv@carver.org) and Mrs. Goldstein (goldsteins@carver.org)