classrooms Wednesday to allow space and time for performers to practice and set up for the assembly Thursday morning…….Thank you, Michelle for the idea of having our students involved in making Veteran’s memory banners………Thank you, Barb for making beautiful banners for our classes and for the staff…….To all of you, our staff, for your contribution in the helping students honor veterans…… Thank you, Melissa for the thunderous laughter we heard from the staffroom on Tuesday…..Thank you, Denita for knowing when it’s time to celebrate and giving the staff the support and unity to write about what they are thankful for on “Ink” the Turkey …..We invite the staff to give him more feathers ……..Thanks Denita for planning our potluck lunch for next Wednesday…..To the staff for pulling together and supporting one another in the daily goal of providing an excellent educational program to our students…….Carson Coyotes Succeed Everyday!
Health Screening: Please note that Health Screening will be occurring on Monday. Room 19 (Mrs. Anders music room and stage will be used). Unless you hear differently, please anticipate having music in your classroom if your students are being served by Mrs. Anders.
Professional Development at Carson: What should professional development look like at Carson this year? We want staff in their grade-level team meetings to have a discussion about what their needs are as well as what training and support
they need this year. Your PACK representatives will make a decision, based on the input they receive from you at the next PACK Leadership meeting on Monday, December 5th.
Building Security: An email from Perry Wisdom was sent to all administrators. District security officers have been responding to intrusion alarms and encountering different individuals in buildings. Consequently to address the problem of verifying/assuring that people are who they say they are and have access to the facility, all staff across the district will be required to wear their PSD ID badges (this also references after school hours/non-work days). Training will be given to staff that need training on how to turn off the alarm. Staff who do not wear or have their badges will be escorted out of the building by PSD security even if they have keys. Ouch!
Carson staff, we have our own system that works to avoid false alarms, if we are careful to honor it. We must be diligent about using our sign-in /sign-out sheet located at the front door. In addition, there are also directions on how to use the school’s intercom system to inform other staff that you are activating the alarm in the building. The intercom is located on the desk area of the front counter. Directions to use the intercom are attached to the system at the bottom (see pic to the right).
Veteran’s Program & PT A
November 14th after the PTA 6:00pm meeting, there will be another presentation honoring our Veterans. This program featuring our 5th grade choir will begin at 6:30 pm.
Giftmakers: If you are planning on purchasing an item for Giftmakers, know that we received a list of things that people might be interested in purchasing just in case you're not wanting to come up with an item yourself. The box is in the staff room.
Math Report Card Information: John Parker sent out an email to all district K-5 staff this last week in which he included an attachment that indicates what is to be scored on the report card for this first trimester. If there are skills listed that will not be included on your students' report cards, please let either Andrea or Arturo know. The form John sent is listed below. If you are unable to reference it here please refer to John's email sent out titled Elementary Report Card Guidance for Math (Nov. 10th, 1:55 pm):
The following is from the district office requesting that we publish this information in our school newsletter as well as staff bulletin. If you have questions, please contact the listed numbers under each category.
American’s with Disabilities Act Statement:
The Puyallup School District is in the process of reviewing its activities, services and programs to identify and eliminate any barriers to full participation by all otherwise qualified persons regardless of any disability. If you are aware, or become aware, of any such barriers to access or to communication associated with any of the school district's programs, services or activities, please notify the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 compliance person for the Puyallup School District: Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 302 Second Street SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 841-8764.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Puyallup School District provides equal opportunities in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability is recognized as and declared to be a civil right. For specific information please contact: Lorraine Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 302 Second Street SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 841-8764.
Telecommunications Relay Service:
For persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, all staff members may be contacted through the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service at the following telephone numbers:
Tele-Braille: 1-800-833-6385
Voice: 1-800 833-6348
TTY: 1-800-833-6388
ADA Accommodations:
The Puyallup School District provides reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. We invite any person with special needs to contact the ADA/504 coordinator at least seventy-two (72) hours before scheduled meetings, training, or events to discuss any special accommodations that may be necessary. Please contact: Amie Brandmire, Director of Employee Relations, 302 Second Street SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, (253) 841-8645.
