G.W. Carver Elementary School

Good evening, Eagle families. This is your proud principal, Ms. Palmer, with a few reminders. This Friday, May 23, our 5th graders will take the Science EOG, and our 4th graders will take the Reading EOG. Let’s keep the momentum going and support our scholars as they show what they’ve learned! Here’s how you can help your child finish strong: -Encourage them to do their best—we believe in them! -Ensure they get a good night’s sleep and a calm, positive start to the day. -Make sure they eat breakfast—free breakfast is available at school. -Arrive on time: scholars should be at school by 8:05 AM. -Leave book bags and electronic devices at home. No devices, food, or drinks are allowed in the testing rooms. -Avoid early checkouts during testing—students must stay in the testing site once testing begins. Let’s cheer on our 4th and 5th grade Eagles as they soar through Friday’s EOGs! Soar High, Eagles!

Good evening, Eagle families. This is your proud principal, Ms. Palmer with a few announcements. We’re excited to share that we had 100% attendance today—thank you for making sure our Eagles showed up ready to soar! Tomorrow, May 22nd, third and fourth graders will be taking their math EOGs and fifth-graders will be taking their reading EOG. As we continue EOG testing, please help your scholar stay on track by: -Encouraging them to do their very best—they’ve worked hard and are ready! -Making sure they get a good night’s sleep and start the day with positive energy. -Having breakfast—free breakfast is available at school every morning. -Arriving on time—scholars should be at school by 8:05 AM. -Leaving book bags and electronic devices at home. No devices, food, or drinks are allowed in the testing rooms. -Avoiding early checkouts during testing. Let’s keep up the momentum and finish strong—Soar High, Eagles!

Good evening, Eagle families. This is your proud principal, Ms. Palmer, with a reminder about End of Grade testing. Tomorrow, May 21st, our third graders will be taking their reading EOG and our fifth graders will be taking their math EOG. This is a great opportunity for our Eagles to show how much they’ve learned and how far they’ve come. Please encourage your Eagle to do their best and take pride in their progress. To help them succeed: -Make sure they get a good night’s sleep and have a calm, encouraging morning. -Ensure they eat breakfast—free breakfast is available at school. -Arrive on time: Scholars should be at school by 8:05 AM. -No bookbags, electronics, food, or drinks are allowed in testing rooms. Students may leave their bookbags at home to ensure a quick start to our testing sessions. -Avoid early checkouts—students must remain in the testing site once testing begins. Let’s support our Eagles as they show what they know—we’re proud of their hard work! Soar High, Eagles!

📅 Mark Your Calendar! 📅 Our End of Year Awards Ceremony is coming soon! 🎉 We can’t wait to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our amazing students this year.

Good evening, Eagle families. This is Ms. Palmer with your weekly announcements for May 19th through May 23rd. Parents of third, fourth, or fifth graders should have received a manila envelope this past week with Level Up EOG words of encouragement information. If you have not sent your poster, please return it by Monday, May 19th. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions. This week, we begin our end-of-grade assessments for our third, fourth, and fifth graders. Encourage your child with positive words—a little pep talk can go a long way! Please ensure our Eagles are at school on time; our goal is to start before 8:30. Our EOG schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 21st: 3rd Grade Reading and 5th Grade Math Thursday, May 22nd: 3rd and 4th Grade Math and 5th Grade Reading Friday, May 23rd: 4th Grade Reading and 5th Grade Science Wednesday, May 28th: 3rd Grade Read to Achieve Test for select students Our students have worked hard all year, and we are proud of the growth we've seen in each one! As we head into EOG testing season, let's work together to help them feel confident, calm, and ready to Level Up! Have a wonderful rest of your night. We look forward to seeing our Eagles tomorrow morning. Soar high, Eagles!

Good afternoon, Carver families! Bus 403 (Worthington) will have a substitute driver today. As a result, your child's arrival home will be affected by approximately 5-10 minutes. Should you prefer to pick up your child today, please contact the front office by 2:30 p.m. at the latest!

Good evening, Eagle families. This is Ms. Palmer with your reminders for the week of May 12th through May 16th. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate our excellent Eagle staff last week, including our wonderful PTO. We all felt loved and appreciated. Happy Mother's Day to our Eagle mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures. We hope you had a special day. Our final PTO meeting for the year will be on Monday, May 12th, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the media center. This will be an in-person meeting, but we will share the meeting minutes later in the week. With only seven instructional days left until our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders begin their EOGs, we will kick off our EOGs this upcoming week with a Level Up EOG Spirit Week. Monday- Pajama Power Up: wear pajamas to get cozy and level up Tuesday- Character Quest: celebrate your favorite video game character Wednesday- Ready for Battle Eagles: wear camo Thursday- Clash of the Classes: wear grade level color Friday- Pixel Pro Athlete Day: grab gaming-inspired sportswear We look forward to seeing our Eagles tomorrow morning. Soar High, Eagles!

The following announcements affect buses 389 (Hewlin), 407 (Horne), and 412 (Battle). Due to extenuating circumstances today, Bus 389 will only bring home the students that live in Wilshire Apartments. All other students who ride Bus 389 will ride Bus 407 and will be roughly 55 minutes late to their stop. (1/3)

Students who ride Bus 407 at the beginning of the route (Bynum Road and 258/Colonial Road) will be home at their normal time. Students who ride Bus 407 at the end of the route (Fox Hollow, Tarboro/Pinetops Hwy, and Davistown-Mercer Rd) will ride Bus 412 and be home roughly 13 minutes early. (2/3)

Please contact the front office no later then 2:15 if you would prefer to pick your child up. (3/3)

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! 💪🌟