Carberry Elementary Newsletter
Dear Carberry Families,
We are excited to share that Carberry has a brand-new electronic reader board, made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor. This state-of-the-art sign was purchased from Signs2U, with the electrical installation expertly handled by Morrow Electric. Because of this generous gift, we can now provide you with timely information and updates every day. We are deeply grateful for the support!
With school beginning at 8:00 a.m., students are walking and biking to school during darker morning hours. To ensure everyone’s safety, we encourage parents to add reflective clothing or a small light to their child's outerwear. Let's work together to make sure every student arrives safely!
We’ve also made adjustments to our pickup and drop-off area to help improve traffic flow. New traffic pattern lines and arrows have been added to guide drivers into left- and right-turn lanes, making it easier and safer for all.
The arrival of fall weather means students are often leaving coats behind as the days warm up. Our lost and found is already full, so please take a moment to check the rack when you’re on campus. We want to make sure every coat finds its way home as the temperatures drop.
Recently, we had a fantastic turnout for parent-teacher conferences, with over 95% of families attending! Thursday evening was especially popular, and we saw higher attendance during the Thursday daytime slot than on Friday. We appreciate everyone’s commitment to our students' success.
Halloween is nearly here, and we’re looking forward to a fun and safe celebration, including our Trunk or Treat event. We’re grateful for the collaboration with Chief Kunka and his team, who provided a valuable Stranger Danger class for our Kindergarten and 1st-grade students, reminding them of important safety tips as we approach this festive season.
Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make it a fantastic November!
Warm regards,
Greg Alexander
Principal, Carberry Elementary
November
5th-Picture Retakes
6th-Kindergarten Field Trip to Children's Museum
7th-Title I Night 5:30-7:30 pm
11th-Veterans Day 5th Grade Music Performance (9:00 am students; 2:00 pm parents/guardians)
11th-NASA Student Specialists Meeting 3:30-4:45 pm (School-Wide Project Starts)
18th-PTO Meeting 3:30 pm Room B-102
18th-NASA Student Specialists Meeting (Student Specialists Projects Due) 3:30-4:45 pm
25th-29th-Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Looking Ahead to December
4th-NASA School-Wide Project Due
11th-(3rd and 4th Grades) Winter Holiday Concert for Students 9:30 am
12th-(3rd and 4th Grades) Winter Holiday Concert for Parents/Guardians 1:30 pm
16th-PTO Meeting 3:30 pm Room B-102
18th Semester Awards Ceremony 2:00 pm
19th-Rec Day 2:10-3:05 pm
21st-Jan 6th-Christmas Break (No School)
Go Home Change of Plans???
Please note your child can only change their go-home plan with a yellow note from the office. The office will send a note after we receive a phone call from their parent/guardian. If you need to change their go home plans, please call the office no later than 2:45 pm. Thank you!
Doctor's Note
If your child is absent due to a doctor/dentist/counseling appointment, or if you need to check them in or out for an appointment, please remember to bring our office a note from the doctor. You can also email the note to cesattendance@isd221.net or have the doctor's office fax it to 208-365-0871.
Parents Can Login to Infinite Campus
We want to remind you about the many benefits of using Infinite Campus, our school’s online portal that helps you stay connected and involved in your child's education. With Infinite Campus, you can:
- Pay for school lunches easily and securely.
- Check grades and monitor missing assignments to keep track of your child's academic progress.
- Review attendance records to stay informed about your child's presence at school.
- Receive important messages and alerts from the district and school directly.
- There's an APP! if you search Infinite Campus in your smartphone app store, you can download an app on your phone. Refer to the picture on the right.
We highly recommend that all parents, especially those with children in the 4th and 5th grades, take advantage of this valuable tool.
Please contact Bridgette in the office to get started with your Infinite Campus account. You can reach her at 208-365-0839.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education!
