G.W. Carver Elementary School

Our May PTO meeting will take place next Monday, May 12th at 6:00 pm in the media center.

Good evening, Eagle families. This is Ms. Palmer with your announcements for the week of May 5th through May 9th. This week, during Teacher Appreciation Week, we will celebrate our staff, especially our teachers. G.W. Carver is fortunate to have such a fantastic staff, and we can't wait to celebrate them beginning on Monday. Our third, fourth, and fifth graders have 12 instructional days until we begin our EOGs on May 21st. Please visit our Facebook page for updated testing dates and ways to support them at home. We still need proctors. Please complete our Google form to proctor or contact Mrs. Thorne for more details. If you have a college-aged student at home, they can proctor, as long as they are not a current ECPS student. We will host our Spring Fling dance for our PreK, kindergarten, first, and second graders on Thursday, May 8th, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased until tomorrow, May 5th. We can't wait to dance the night away with our youngest Eagles. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning. Soar high, Eagles!

🎟️ Golden Ticket to Success: Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎 📅 May 5th - May 9th We're rolling out the red carpet for our phenomenal Eagle teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! They hold the golden ticket to student success, and it’s time to show them just how much we appreciate all they do. ✨ Most teachers have created a page detailing some of their favorite things—be sure to check them out! Feel free to participate in one or more of the following suggestions to help make their week shine: Monday, May 5th – Create a heartfelt picture or card 🎨✏️ Tuesday, May 6th – Send a favorite flower or scented item 🌸🕯️ Wednesday, May 7th – Treat them with a sweet snack 🍭🍪 Thursday, May 8th – Share a salty snack they love 🥨🍿 Friday, May 9th – Top it off with their favorite drink or school supply 🖊️☕ Let’s lift up our Eagle teachers and give them a week they’ll never forget! 💛🦅 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19hhL6Hx-UcvkRIUbSS0difQpkPzh9HNU25nN7ZY9XrM/edit?usp=sharing

🎉🏃‍♂️ FIELD DAY FUN! 🏃‍♀️🎉 Get ready, G.W. Carver Elementary families — Field Day is coming up on Friday, May 2, 2025! 📍 Location: Behind the school on the playground 🕘 Schedule: Grades K–2: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Grades 3–5: 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM Come out and cheer on our students as they enjoy a day full of fun, games, and school spirit! 🚗 PARKING INFO: Turn onto Sally Jenkins St Drive past the bus parking lot Parents may park in the SECOND parking lot (without buses) ❌ Absolutely NO parking in the bus parking lot ☀️🍧 Cool Down with Sunset Shaved Ice! 🍧☀️ Beat the heat and treat yourself to a refreshing Sunset Shaved Ice – the perfect mix of tropical flavors and good vibes! 🌴🌈 Only $5 Important Reminders: Please leave all furry friends at home, no pets at field day. There will be limited access to the building, due to instruction occurring throughout the building. If you would like to sign your child out after field day, please see your child's teacher to sign out. We can’t wait to see everyone there supporting our amazing students! 🌟💪

📚 End-of-Year Library Updates! 💻 As we wrap up another amazing school year, here are a few important reminders from the library: ✅ Library Books – Please return all library books starting Monday, May 5th.. Check backpacks, desks, and home bookshelves—every book counts! ✅ Chromebook Returns – All student Chromebooks and chargers must be returned by K-2: Tuesday, May 6th, 3rd-4th: Wednesday, May 7th, 5th- Thursday, May 8th. Your help in returning materials on time keeps our library running smoothly and ensures we're ready for a fresh start in the fall! Thank you for a great year of reading and learning! 📖✨

📘📸 Yearbook Reminder! 📸📘 Don't miss out on capturing this school year's memories! ✨ The last day to get 2 FREE personalized pages is TOMORROW! Be sure to complete your order to take advantage of this special offer. 🗓️ You can order a yearbook anytime, BUT... 🚚 To get FREE shipping to the school, your order must be placed by May 5th! 📬 After May 5th, you can still order, but shipping fees will apply and the yearbook will be sent to your home address. Order now and make those memories extra special! 💙

We Need Your Voice! Edgecombe County Public Schools is asking all families to complete the NC Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey! This short survey will help us better understand how technology is supporting student learning — and identify any family needs for internet access and devices at home. ✅ The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. ✅ Your input directly impacts future technology and infrastructure decisions. ✅ Every family's voice matters! Please take a moment to complete the survey today - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGzgHEZjBpTOmACg2hvMP7_Ye0CIY3aWGv5YUfoeHA0mgBow/viewform

Good evening, Eagle families. This is your principal, Ms. Palmer with your updates for the week of April 29th through May 2nd. Our End of the Year assessment window opens up this week for K-5 students for iReady math and mClass reading. These important assessments help show the growth each student has made this year in both reading and math. We are proud of the hard work each Eagle has made and are excited to see the results over the next few weeks. Progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, April 30th. If you have any questions about your students' progress, please connect with their teacher. Field day will take place on Friday, May 2nd. Our K-2 scholars will participate from 8:30-10:30 and 3-5 scholars will participate from 12:00-2:00 pm. Sunset Slush will be on campus selling shaved Italian ice for $5.00. Our PreK, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade Eagles are invited to attend our Spring Fling Dance on May 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale through May 5th. We are on the lookout for proctors for EOGs. Due to new guidance from the district and the state, we have to adjust our EOG testing plans to include an increase of the needed proctors. Please consider volunteering to proctor. EOGs will take place Wednesday, May 21st through Friday, May 23rd. If needed, students will have the opportunity to remediate and retest before the last day of school. We will need additional proctors on Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd. We can't wait to see all of our Eagles Monday morning. Soar high, Eagles!

📣 We Need YOU! End-of-Grade Testing is right around the corner, and we're looking for awesome proctors to help make it a success! If you have a few hours to spare and want to make a difference in our students' success, this is your moment. No teaching experience needed—just a kind heart, a watchful eye, and a willingness to help! 📅 Dates: Wednesday, May 21-Friday, May 23 with additional dates Tuesday, May 27-Wednesday, June 4 📍 Location: G. W. Carver Elementary School 📞 To volunteer: Scan the QR code below to complete the Google Form or click the link here: https://forms.gle/DkNpWXsLayhustgc7 Let’s support our Carver Eagles together!!

🎉📅 Carver Connection End-of-Year Events Are Here! 📅🎉 As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to share our Carver Connection End-of-Year Event Calendar! From family events to student celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we wrap up an amazing year together. 💙✨ 🗓️ A paper copy of the calendar will be sent home with progress reports on Wednesday, April 30th. Any updates or changes to the schedule will be reflected on that copy, so be sure to check those backpacks! Whether you're a parent, student, or community partner, we can't wait to celebrate with YOU. Let’s finish this year strong, connected, and full of joy! 💪🌟

🎉✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨🎉 We’re excited to invite you to G.W. Carver’s End of the Year Awards Ceremony! 🏅🎓 Let’s celebrate the hard work, achievements, and growth of our amazing students as we wrap up a fantastic school year. Bring your smiles, your cheers, and your school spirit! We can’t wait to honor our Carver Eagles!

🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟 Even though it’s Spring Break, we couldn’t let the day go by without recognizing the amazing office staff who keep G.W. Carver running like clockwork! 💻 Ms. Amanda – Our behind-the-scenes data wizard who keeps everything organized and accurate. 💼 Ms. Jackie – Our talented bookkeeper who keeps every dollar accounted for with precision and care. 📞 Ms. Teresa – The welcoming voice and smile at the front desk, always ready to lend a helping hand. Thank you for your dedication, positivity, and all the little (and big!) things you do to support our students, staff, and families. You are truly appreciated—today and every day! 💐💙 Help us show them some love in the comments!

Thank you to our principal of the day, Chandler Drake, assistant principal of the day, Gracie Bridgers . We had a day filled with greeting students, delivering popcorn, and treats to staff. All of our admin team wishes you a safe and relaxing Spring Break. We look forward to seeing everyone back at Carver on Monday, April 28th.

🚀🔬 Get Ready for G.W. Carver’s Annual STEM Night! 🔬🚀 Join us on Tuesday, April 15th from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for an evening of hands-on fun and learning at G.W. Carver’s Annual STEM Night! 🎉 What to Expect: 🧪 Exciting STEM activities for all ages 📚 Our Spring Book Fair will be open 🎓 Amazing student PBL project displays 🔐 Safety First: There will be two entrances — the front entrance and the 4–5 hallway entrance near the playground. For everyone’s safety, we’ll be using the EVOLV machine and security wands. Come celebrate our students’ creativity, curiosity, and love for learning. We can’t wait to see you there!

Good evening, Eagle families! This is Ms. Palmer with your weekly announcements for the week of April 14th through April 18th. On Monday, April 14th, a group of our amazing students will compete in the Spring Special Olympics at Tarboro High School from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We are so proud of them and can’t wait to celebrate all the wonderful things they accomplish! Join us for G.W. Carver’s Annual STEM Night on Tuesday, April 15th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. There will be two entrances: the front entrance and the 4-5 hallway entrance near the playground. For everyone’s safety, we will be using the EVOLV machine and security wands. The night will be packed with exciting STEM activities, student PBL project displays, and our Spring Book Fair will also be open. We can’t wait to see you there! This week, we’re wrapping up our One School, One Book initiative with a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Spirit Week, ending with a movie and popcorn celebration on Thursday! Here are the dress-up days: Monday: Wear bright colors inspired by your favorite candy Tuesday: Dress like Willy Wonka and wear your favorite hat Wednesday: Go gold from head to toe! Thursday: Dress as your favorite character from the story The Spring Book Fair will be open all week, including during STEM Night. Families can also set up an eWallet to make shopping easier for students. Lastly, we want to remind you that Spring Break begins on Friday, April 18th, and runs through Sunday, April 27th. There will be no Sunday night call next week. We hope you all enjoy a fun, restful Spring Break! Soar high, Eagles!

Our 2024-2025 yearbook is now for sale. Please see the attached flyers for more details!

Mark your calendars for our field day on May 2nd. We will share more details soon!

Join us tomorrow, April 10th, for Pre-K and Kindergarten registration from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. All students who register tomorrow will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket from Down East Partnership for Children! We can't wait to meet our future 2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten students.

📚✨ One School, One Book Finale! ✨📚 Our One School, One Book adventure with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is coming to a sweet and exciting conclusion! 🍫📖 For our final guest reader, we are honored to have Dr. Langley, Principal at Southwest Edgecombe High School, reading the last two chapters, 29 & 30! 🎉 Click the video below to hear the thrilling conclusion of our story! ✨ Thank you to everyone who participated in our One School, One Book initiative! ✨ Your enthusiasm and love for reading have made this a truly special experience. Let’s continue to explore new stories and grow as readers together! 📚❤️ https://youtu.be/HOOKVjqyDMQ

We have a couple of updates and reminders for events happening today. -Our PTO meeting will be in-person only, we will not have a virtual link tonight. We will share meeting minutes later this week. -There is NO chorus practice after school today. Students should plan to meet at the ECC auditorium at 5:40 this evening. -Artsplosion kicks off tonight with G.W. Carver's Chorus performing and our visual arts being displayed in the ECC Keihn Auditorium lobby