WELCOME BACK TEAM!I hope that the summer days exceeded everyone’s expectations. There is nothing better than beginning a new school year rested, energized, and being more excited than the kids themselves. Before we get to the work that we all know is coming, I wish to again comment on what a phenomenal staff we have at Carson Elementary School. Besides Carson being the best place for kids, I always look forward to working with such a great group of people: staff is going out of their way to welcome all the new people to the building, we have not let the room changes get the better of us, and teams have been getting together as they start to prepare specifically for writing and math. The building has just reopened and we already have people in their rooms working away and planning. Thank you to everyone for contributing to the supportive atmosphere and positive energy.
We have had quite a change in classroom teacher assignments and support staff beginning last May and it has continued up this week. It is easier to list everyone by grade level for your reference. At this time all classroom positions are filled.
Kinder: Sally Wolslegel, Janet Tran, Tammy Oughton
1st Grade: David Heagle, John Huson, Kim Moorhead, Melissa Ryan, Sara Simon, Holly Whitehead
2nd Grade: Lisa Benjamin, Lindsay Carlson, Linda Carter, Mary Gendreau, Cristeen Harper, Jo Ann Noel
3rd Grade: Sandi Adams-Ahlers, Lindsay Pyrtek, Kym Dunford, Peggy Simpson, Stephanie Wall
4th Grade: Susan Bergland, Danielle McGuire, Kim Pisha, Lisa Reeves, Erlinda Suarez
5th Grade: Heather Engle, Crystal Widmann, Kristen Hill, Patti Nance
6th Grade: Kyle Iverson, Graham Knutson, Ed Messick, Mariet O’Leary
We have had quite a change in classroom teacher assignments and support staff beginning last May and it has continued up this week. It is easier to list everyone by grade level for your reference. At this time all classroom positions are filled.
Kinder: Sally Wolslegel, Janet Tran, Tammy Oughton
1st Grade: David Heagle, John Huson, Kim Moorhead, Melissa Ryan, Sara Simon, Holly Whitehead
2nd Grade: Lisa Benjamin, Lindsay Carlson, Linda Carter, Mary Gendreau, Cristeen Harper, Jo Ann Noel
3rd Grade: Sandi Adams-Ahlers, Lindsay Pyrtek, Kym Dunford, Peggy Simpson, Stephanie Wall
4th Grade: Susan Bergland, Danielle McGuire, Kim Pisha, Lisa Reeves, Erlinda Suarez
5th Grade: Heather Engle, Crystal Widmann, Kristen Hill, Patti Nance
6th Grade: Kyle Iverson, Graham Knutson, Ed Messick, Mariet O’Leary
Below is the most recent information that I have regarding our work days of Aug. 30th thru Sept. 1st.
Aug 30th District Directed Certificated Staff Only
Topic: Cultural Competency
AM Location: Puyallup High School, 8:00-10:30 AM. Please note that registration is from 7:30 am-8:00 am.
PM Location: Carson Elementary Cultural Competency, 12:00-3:30 PM
Aug 30th District Directed Certificated Staff Only
Topic: Cultural Competency
AM Location: Puyallup High School, 8:00-10:30 AM. Please note that registration is from 7:30 am-8:00 am.
PM Location: Carson Elementary Cultural Competency, 12:00-3:30 PM
Due to Carson being so far from PHS, we will reconvene at noon. Please note that this gives everyone the opportunity to have an early lunch-lunch is on your own. We will be meeting in the commons at noon.
Aug 31st Building Directed Certificated Staff Only
Location: Carson Elementary Commons, 8:00 am-3:30 PM
Topics Include: CSIP Review, MSP Testing Results / State of the School Address & District Message, Committees Overview, Review Staff Manual, Instructional Blocks: Specialist Schedule, Recess/Lunch Schedule, Reading Blocks, Additional Intervention Blocks, Anti-Bullying Program: Posters, Common Practices, Slips, Office Referrals, ODA requirements, Changes in Procedures: Field Trip and Prior Approvals, Nuts and Bolts items
This promises to be a very busy full day! Lunch will be included.
Open House 5:00-8:00 PM
Aug 31st Building Directed Certificated Staff Only
Location: Carson Elementary Commons, 8:00 am-3:30 PM
Topics Include: CSIP Review, MSP Testing Results / State of the School Address & District Message, Committees Overview, Review Staff Manual, Instructional Blocks: Specialist Schedule, Recess/Lunch Schedule, Reading Blocks, Additional Intervention Blocks, Anti-Bullying Program: Posters, Common Practices, Slips, Office Referrals, ODA requirements, Changes in Procedures: Field Trip and Prior Approvals, Nuts and Bolts items
This promises to be a very busy full day! Lunch will be included.
Open House 5:00-8:00 PM
Sept. 1st 181st Day Certificated & Classified Staff
The morning will include a short nuts and bolts meeting of any other housekeeping that needs to be addressed. The remainder of the morning will be dedicated to the completion of the required online training for certificated and classified staff. The afternoon time is traded for our Open House; this means teachers will have the afternoon to their discretion.
Andrea and I are back full time. However, we will be in and out of the building with other district commitments. If you need to contact us please do not hesitate to give us a call or send email. We promise to respond back ASAP. Arturo,/370-1691, Andrea/(425) 591-4769.
Don’t forget to check out our school web site for general information! www.CarsonCoyotes.com Also, be sure to check the staff blog regularly! The site is below. On the right you will find links to our calendars; www.carsoncontact.blogspot.com
Be sure to squeeze all the vacation time you can to enjoy your time with friends and family. We’ll see you soon!
Arturo and Andrea
KUDOS to...Melissa and her custodial team for working so hard at getting our building cleaned and ready for a new school year.
Monday August 23
Carson is open to staff
Kindergarten Testing from 12:00-2:00 pm
Tuesday August 24
Evening k-1 Testing from 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday August 25
Carson office is officially open for registration
1st grade testing 12:00-2:00 pm
Thursday August 26
Kindergarten Academy
Kindergarten Academy: Please note that we will have a kindergarten academy this year. AM kinders will be in the building from 9:00-11:30 am, and PM kinders will be in the building from 12:00-2:30 pm. Each group will begin with a presentation in the commons. They will be touring the building as classroom groups, having a book read to them in the library, and will be out on the playground. Please also note that the front of the school will need to be free of cars/traffic due to a school bus being used. Parents will also be accompanying them. Please take this into consideration as you work in your classrooms.
Weekends Building Use: Please take into consideration that the church continues to use our facility on Sundays. You certainly have access to your classrooms but the church has rented the gym and commons for their use on Sundays. A custodian is always available during this time if you need assistance with something. It is usually either Scott or Missy.
