Back to School

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! We wanted to let you know that the students are off to a great start. Our school motto this year is ABOVE ALL BE KIND. Our students have shown some wonderful acts of kindness the first week of school. We are so proud of their excitement and engagement at school already.

This year we are excited to improve our intervention offerings to support students who may have increased gaps in math and reading after the pandemic. Some of the exciting changes we have made include:

• starting intervention blocks much earlier in the year, intervention beginning in mid-to-late September
• using NWEA data in grades 1-5 to identify specific areas where students may need support.
• a dedicated 30-minute block of reading and math support daily where small groups have engaging skill-based instruction by the reading or math team
• flexible grouping where students can move in and out of intervention as skills are gained or needs are identified
• monitoring throughout the year to make sure our interventions are effective and students gain skills to be successful at their grade level

We will continue to use this electronic newsletter to communicate school wide information and updates. We will also use our Carver Elementary School APP so don't forget to download and set up the notification alert.

Office hours at CES will be 8-3PM Monday through Friday. If you have any questions and need to reach us, please call 508-866-6210.

Tuesday, 9/7/21 School Begins for Grades 1-5

Monday, 9/13/21 School Begins for Preschool and Kindergarten

Tuesday, 9/28/21 School Picture Day

Wednesday, 9/29/21 Early Release Day, 11:45 am dismissal, lunches are not served

To make changes to your child's dismissal plan, please use the PickUp Patrol system. If you are new to PickUp Patrol check your email inbox for a Registration email to create your account.

Then, whenever there is a change in your child's schedule, simply enter that information into PickUp Patrol and the school will be notified - no need to send in notes or call the office! Start by downloading the PickUp Patrol app using your Smart Phone.

New to PickUp Patrol follow this link: https://app.pickuppatrol.net/parents

Already used the PickUp Patrol app before:

• Open this link: https://app.pickuppatrol.net/parents
• Log in and then add the page to your home screen. (Instructions for how to do this vary by phone and platform, but are easily located on the internet.)
• Delete the old app. Any plan changes already submitted will be saved.

Dr. Jessica Penella is a new Associate Principal at Carver Elementary School and is very excited to meet everyone! Dr. P worked in Pembroke for 15 years as an elementary music teacher leading general music classes to students in grades K-6, chorus, and a before school Mindful Morning Club teaching Kids Yoga. She loves playing piano, singing, and ice cream. Her favorite summer adventure was running the bases at Fenway Park! Dr. P lives in Carver with her husband, her 4-year old son, and dog.

Hello Carver families! My name is Maddy French and I am honored to be a part of your children's education. This will be my first year within the district and I am excited to learn about the community through you! I look forward to creating a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for our students to grow and be successful in each and every day. I have a background in elementary, special, and art education. I grew up in Sandwich, MA and the beach is my happy place! I hope that your students are as excited as I am for all the fun things we will be learning in our science and math classroom!

Hello Everyone! My name is Ms. Krampf and I'm so excited to be your new music teacher! This is my 8th year teaching and I can't wait to get started at Carver. Some of my favorite musical interests include: Chorus, Musical Theatre, Playing the Ukulele, Flash Mobs, Beatboxing and A Cappella. Some of my favorite things include: Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Hamiltion, Chocolate, Connecting with students like you! Music is a basic need and I wait to create, express, and learn together. See you soon!

Hello everyone! My name is Morgan Brown and I will be joining the amazing third grade team this upcoming school year! I am so excited to teach at the same school I grew up attending. I have lived in Carver my entire life, and have a younger brother who goes to school at Carver High. Some of you may know me from working with the YMCA program the last few years, or from being a substitute teacher around the building! When I am not in my favorite place (my classroom!), I like to travel, watch the New England Patriots, and hang out with my family and friends. I am so grateful to be a teacher here at Carver Elementary School and I look forward to an amazing school year!

Meet Carver Elementary School's newest friend. Benzy is a 21 week old English Cream Golden Retriever from Carver's own local breeder, Susan Smith. Benzy is a puppy in training, earning his titles so that he can become a Pet Therapy Service Dog and Reader Dog for students. I hope you will join me in welcoming him to CES. Mrs. Maestas is the handler and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

• All Student breakfast and lunches are free again this year till 6/30/2022.

• Milk by itself is an a la carte item and is not free. It is $.60. If a student brings a lunch from home and forgot a drink, they may purchase milk for .60 or filtered water is available in all cafeterias for them to fill up their water bottles.

• If students bring their lunch from home they can supplement their lunch with free, healthy options. To qualify, students must select three of the five offered components, and one of those must be a fruit or vegetable. Please note, milk is not free by itself.

• Pick 3 Free! Add a fruit, veggie and milk for FREE!

• All students need their ID# and must enter their number into the POS system this year.

• Grab n go meals will be available on early release days. More information to come.