Carr Talk
Mark your calendars: NO SCHOOL October 16th!
🍭 We are taking candy/snack donations for our Truck or Treat. Drop them off at the front of school in the bin!
Also, this week we will be joining the Great Shakeout practice Earthquake Drill. This year's International Shake Out Day is October 15th, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:15 a.m. (local time) on 10/15, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety. Please take a moment at home to talk about the importance of following earthquake safety protocols and that this drill is a way for us to practice.
Last week to join our Skechers team! Skechers is a great way to raise money that goes directly to our school. The walk is October 18th - see more information below. 🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♀️🏃🏻♂️🚶 THANK YOU to those who have registered! We have raised $1,875.00 ! Please sign up HERE! Skechers is a great way to raise money that goes directly to our school. We use this funding for RRAH Recess equipment and we are saving for a digital marquee!
Thank you for joining us during Family Tech Night last Thursday! You can find a summary of the presentation in our Family Quick Guide for Tech resource.
We are looking for a school representative to join the district SAC Committee (Superintendent Advisory Committee), which meets 4 times this school year. There is also a need for a representative for the Title 1 Parent Committee. This committee meets 2 times during the school year. If you are interested, please reach out to me: argento.amy@tusd.org. Thank you!
Important (more information below):
✅ Join us at Mom's Night Out Bingo this Saturday!
✅ Join us at Chuck e Cheese on Thursday, October 15th!
✅Friday, October 16: NO SCHOOL
All my best,
Dr. Argento, Proud Principal
Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15-10/15
Monday, 10/12Music
TUSD Board Meeting 7pm
Tuesday, 10/13
- Make-up/Retake Picture Day (AM only)
- 5th Grade BAT Training 1:45pm
Wednesday, 10/14
Music
YMCA Play
2:27 Early Dismissal for all 1st-5th Grade
SSC New Member Training 6pm zoom
Thursday, 10/15
PE
CA Great Shakeout Drill 10:15am
Chuck e Cheese Fundraiser (Prairie location - 3pm-close)
Friday, 10/16
NO SCHOOL! - Non-Instructional Day
Sunday, 10/18
- SKECHERS WALK!! 🚶🏻♂️🚶🚶🏻♀️
October 2026
- 10/22 - Watch Dog Pizza Night
- 10/23-10/31 - Red Ribbon Week
- 10/23 Charleston Wrap fundraising kickoff
- 10/29 - Trunk or Treat 6pm
- 10/30 - Halloween Parade w/ Principal Coffee & Chat
Upcoming Emergency Alert Text Drill: Preparing for the Great ShakeOut
In preparation for the upcoming Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, October 15, our District’s Communications Department will conduct a districtwide test of our Emergency Alert System.
What to Expect:
On October 15, all families opted into district communications will receive a test DRILL text message sent to the primary numbers listed for Guardian 1 and Guardian 2 in PowerSchool.
The test text will direct you to visit tusd.org/alerts, our central hub for ongoing updates during both drills and real school emergencies when cell signals may be impacted.
Action Required: To ensure you receive these critical notices, please complete the registration process if you have not done so already by logging into PowerSchool and verifying your contact details on the Student Contacts.. If either primary guardian has opted out of communications, those numbers will not receive emergency alerts. We strongly encourage keeping at least one primary contact opted in to stay informed. If this is your first time receiving texts from our District, you will receive a text message from 67587 that will begin with TUSD Msgs. Please save this number and opt in to receive these messages. If you previously unsubscribed by replying “STOP,” but would like to re-subscribe so you don’t miss critical emergency messages, you need to send a Y or YES to 67587.
The text will ask that you check tusd.org/alerts for more information. Please bookmark this website, as it will provide you with the fastest, most up-to-date information in the event of a drill or a real emergency at one or more school sites.
Please note that after registration is complete, emergency contact information cannot be changed. If you need further support, please complete this Google Form.
Thank you for your partnership and patience as we work together to keep our schools safe and prepared.
🎃Join us for Carr's Trunk or Treat Event on 10/29 from 6pm-7:30pm!🍬
Come see the Carr Staff with their AMAZING Trunk designs and get a treat! We are raising funds to purchase equipment needed at our site!
We are accepting (optional) donations of money and/or Candy to give out to all the students.
We cannot wait to see you all in your cool costumes! Hope to see you there!
Message from PTSA President:
We have important information and fun events coming up. See below and don't forget to click on the links.
🤝-Volunteer Outreach Night: Did you miss our volunteer outreach night? No worries. There are still ways to volunteer. Click this google form to share your interests with our chairperson. VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM
🚨-Emergency Kits: Do you still need to turn in your emergency kit?! No worries the PTSA has you covered. If you'd like to order a prepackaged one, click on the link below to order yours and have it delivered to your student. Not included: Student sweater, family picture, and a pair of undies. ORDER yours TODAY! EMERGENCY KIT
😎-Are you a PTSA member yet? It's only $11 and part of it goes back to the school. Many new perks will come with membership so don't sleep on it and sign up. Envelopes are in your registration packet or click the link below. PTSA MEMBERSHIP
Check our website for more: Carr PTSA Website
Thank you,
Martha Zambrano
Evelyn Carr PTSA President
Red Ribbon Week
Shop at Ralphs to Support Carr!
PTSA Reflections Art Program!
PTSA FUNDRAISING
Carr Family Night at Chuck E. Cheese!
Thursday, October 15 | 3 p.m.–Close
Chuck E. Cheese – Prairie Location
25% of qualifying sales donated back to Carr
Come eat, play, and hang out with our Carr community while raising money for our school! Chuck E. will make a special appearance at Flag Assembly on Friday, October 9. Check your child’s folder for coupons coming home before the event. Kiosks can be used this year, so wait times will be shorter. Bonus: No school Friday, October 16!
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Kicks Off: Friday, October 23
Shop: Gift wrap, gifts, home items & more
Look for: Catalogs coming home with students
Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting Carr! Students will bring home a Charleston Wrap catalog with all the details you need to shop and share the fundraiser with friends and family. More details coming soon!
DADS: SAVE THE DATE! Watch D.O.G.S. are back!
WHO LET THE D.O.G.S. OUT??
The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program is back for the 2026-2027 school year, and we are officially calling all fathers, uncles, and/or grandpas! We highly value our parents’ involvement in their children’s education and school, and we appreciate your support of this wonderful program.
Your participation and presence at Carr will make a difference in our students' lives.
We invite all fathers and father figures to join us for the Watch D.O.G.S. program.
Join us for our annual kick-off of Pizza with "Pops" Night on Thursday, 10/22 at 6 PM in the cafeteria!
Dads and father figures: come have pizza with the kids, and learn about our program, just for dads!
Who are the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)?
Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer for at least one day each year. During the day, Watch D.O.G.S may work with students, supervise during snack, eat lunch with students, patrol the school entrances and hallways, assist with valet, and support classroom activities where they actively engage with the students. On their day of participation, the participants are given a brief review of their involvement, and they wear an official WATCH D.O.G.S. T-shirt.
Dads, will you join us on Thursday, October 22nd at 6 PM to learn more?
- Click here to RSVP for Pizza with "Pops" Night: https://forms.gle/ooqsAfjuqGSWUnAu6
- Click here to donate drinks or cookies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45AEA92FABFEC52-65909851-pizza
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact carrwatchdogs@gmail.com
We look forward to your participation with Watch D.O.G.S. at Carr!
Meal Application Form and PowerSchool
Complete LINQ Connect Meal Application
We are pleased to announce that ALL of our TUSD schools are offering FREE daily breakfast and lunch during this 2026-2027 school year through the California Universal Meals Program.
IMPORTANT: Although meals are free of charge, families are still highly encouraged to submit a meal application on LINQ Connect (formally known as "Titan") Meal Application! This is important information needed for Carr Elementary and beneficial to all Families! Please click on the Link and follow all prompts: Universal Benefits Application.
The information collected on the meal application ensures our schools receive adequate funding to support the learning of low income students and can offer your family additional benefits such as discounted fees. Other areas supported by this funding include intervention, additional academic counseling, socio-emotional counseling, and reading recovery. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated.
12th Annual WRD Student Art Contest
Calling all K–6 students! The Water Replenishment District (WRD) invites students to showcase their creativity in the 12th Annual Student Art Contest. Winners receive a $75 Amazon Gift Card, a Certificate of Achievement, prizes, and will have their artwork published in the 2027 Water Awareness Calendar!
Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM
How to Enter: Submit online at WRD's Art Submissions page, mail, or drop off your entry at WRD Headquarters in Lakewood.
For full contest rules, flyers, and submission details, visit the WRD Student Art Contest page.
After School Programs
After School Programs If your family is in need of aftercare options, the following programs are available at Carr Elementary: YMCA YMCA offers aftercare supervision for TK/Ks- 5th grade. Parents are able to register online at www.ymcala.org City of Torrance After School Club City of Torrance offers aftercare supervision for 1st-5th grade students. Click the link to register. https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/recreation/after-school-club Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) This program is free (space permitting) for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, are experiencing housing instability or are foster youth and enrollment is voluntary. For more information, https://www.tusd.org/educational-services/elop/index To place your child on a waitlist, complete this ELOP application. Make sure to complete the https://linqconnect.com/ form to be considered for eligibility.
Evelyn Carr Elementary
Website: https://www.tusd.org/schools/carr
Location: 168th Street, Torrance, CA, USA
Phone: (310 ) 533-4467
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrElementarySchool
Twitter: @carrcub