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In Chameleon Connection, our PTA President describes some high level objectives for Carpenter PTA this year that we want to highlight here as well.
Last year, we focused on building community with our Carpenter Elementary families and saw the positive impact of those efforts. As a result of these efforts we were able to:
We need your support to continue building on our accomplishments of last year. Let’s “Dream Big, Together!” We look forward to creating a lasting and meaningful impact on every member of the Carpenter Community!
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 Students are encouraged to show their Chameleon pride by wearing green and/or yellow or their favorite CES Spirit Wear on Friday to earn Spirit Points. Here's how Spirit Points work:
Who Will Win the Chameleon Tail? Spirit Day competitions are divided into two grade-level groups:
Pre-K and ECS Our Pre-K and ECS classrooms will have a competition of their own! The classroom with the highest Spirit Point total will earn the week-long visit from our adorable crocheted Chameleon Spirit Friend—a fun new way to celebrate school spirit with our youngest Chameleons! Grab your green, yellow, or Carpenter Spirit Wear and help your class win every Friday. Go Chameleons!  Get ready, 5th grade families—this is such a special time of year! From fun activities and memorable traditions to meaningful milestones, there’s a lot happening in the coming weeks. Be sure to read through the following information carefully, so you don’t miss any important dates, details, or opportunities to be part of these unforgettable moments.
 Our Chameleon Creativity Took Center Stage! Our Fine Arts event was a wonderful celebration of the creativity and talent within our Carpenter community. A special thank you to the Carpenter Singers Club for their beautiful performance, which set the tone for an inspiring evening. We were also thrilled to showcase the incredible talents of our students across visual art, dance, vocal performance, and piano. Each piece reflected the hard work, passion, and artistic expression of our students. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and helped make this event such a memorable success! _________________________________________________________________________ Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity and talent of our students at Fine Arts Night on Thursday, April 30th from 6:00-7:30pm. This special event will showcase the artistic achievements of all students, with a variety of performances and displays for everyone to enjoy. Let’s come together to celebrate creativity, community, and student talent—we hope to see you there! What to Expect:
 We have our Fitness Challenge WINNERS!! 💪🎉 🥇1st Grade took the top spot and earned the ultimate prize—an ICE CREAM PARTY!🥈4th Grade is leveling up lunch with anywhere seating + fun music! 🥉2nd Grade is heading outside for some well-earned extra recess! Congratulations to our top performers, and to everyone for showing outstanding energy, commitment, and school spirit throughout the challenge! Together, we raised over $11,716.00 toward our $15,000 funding gap goal—WOW!! 👏 Thank you to our incredible families for your generosity and support. You made this such a fun and successful event for our school! We’re not done yet… let’s push to the finish line! Join us for our final fundraiser at Spirit Night at Handel’s Ice Cream on May 28th, and help us reach our goal and directly support essential needs like literacy programs, classroom technology, and improvements to our learning spaces—impacting every student in our school. 💚💛     Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring Movie Night on Friday, April 24th! It was a wonderful event attended by over 200 Carpenter students, family and friends. Our next Movie Night will be in the fall. __________________________________________________________________________ Get ready for a fun night under the stars at our Spring Movie Night on the playground Friday, April 24th! Join us for a showing of Zootopia 2—bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for a relaxing evening with friends and neighbors. This event is free, and everyone will enjoy free popcorn, with candy and drinks available for purchase. Families may start arriving around 7pm, and the movie will start at 7:30pm. We kindly ask that you please register at this link if you plan to attend, so we can make sure we have enough supplies for everyone. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult that stays the entirety of the movie. On the night, if you’re able to volunteer to help pass out popcorn, we would greatly appreciate it—thank you! **If you would like to buy spirit wear, such as blankets or shirts before the movie night, check out our spirit wear store. Spirit wear will be also available for purchase at the event!**   Calling all Literacy Champions! 📖✨
From February 11–25, we’re collecting new and gently used children’s books to help inspire a love of reading in young learners throughout our community. Whether it’s a favorite bedtime story or an exciting adventure book, your donation can make a lasting impact. 📍 Drop-off bins are located outside the school entrance for easy giving! Let’s come together to grow young minds, spark imagination, and share the joy of reading. Every book makes a difference! 💚💛 For more information about WAKE Up and Read, click here: https://www.wcpss.net/partnerships-and-community/wake-up-and-read. Calling all Chameleon Scientists! We need your scientific curiosity on display at the Carpenter Elementary Science Expo on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 from 5:30-7:00 PM. It will take place in the Carpenter Elementary School gym with food trucks outside. What is the Science Expo? The Science Expo is an annual event where Carpenter Elementary School students display a science experiment they have completed at home. Students can choose any type of experiment they want to perform. Each student creates and brings a tri-fold display board to the event in order to present the procedure and results of their experiments. It is not a competition, but instead a fun event that encourages scientific curiosity in our students. Any student that participates will be entered to win a raffle prize! Who can participate? Any student from kindergarten through fifth grade at Carpenter can register. How do I register my child? Complete the online registration form at this address: https://tinyurl.com/2026CarpenterScienceExpo. Multiple students in the same family can register for a single project, though each student will need to be included on the registration form in the appropriate spaces. The deadline to submit a registration is Friday, February 13th. What are the guidelines for a project? Guidelines for the project are very flexible, but we ask you to follow these main criteria:
The Expo will be held on Thursday, February 19th from 5:30-7:00 in the cafeteria/gym at Carpenter Elementary School. Food trucks will be outside with dinner and dessert options. Schedule below: Registration and Set-Up: 5:30-6:00 Participants should enter through the main door of the school and register at the tables in the hall outside the entrance to the cafeteria. Each student will be assigned a space on one of the tables in the cafeteria for their display. Science Expo: 6:00-7:00 Students need to be present to talk about their project during the expo. Family members, teachers, administrators, and other students will walk around to discuss their experiments with the students. What if I have additional questions? If you have additional questions, please contact the event chair, Mia McPhee, at [email protected] or 603-345-2544.   Our annual Science Expo will be held on Thursday, February 19th 5:30-7pm. Sign-up registration details will be shared next week. We look forward to celebrating our students’ scientific thinking and creativity!
This year's International Festival Night is Thursday, January 29 from 6-8pm. It’s a night for all of our Chameleon families to come together and showcase our cultures and heritage as well as learn about others. Tables will be set up for each family or groups of families who sign up to participate, so you can exhibit your display, which could include a poster board with photos, map, flags, etc., along with other objects, such as clothing, sports equipment, food, toys and more! Complete the survey [https://forms.gle/KqA9qdZCaiAQ7PQh7] to sign-up and learn more information about how to participate. Everyone is encouraged to attend even if you don't have a table or display! Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: Who can participate? EVERYONE! All are welcome to join! You can host your own table showcasing your culture or simply attend and enjoy visiting the various tables. Do you have to host a table in order to attend the event? No! You and your family are welcome to attend even if you are not planning to host a table. Will there be any performances? Families may have music playing at their table or exhibit traditional dance next to their table. If you are wanting to have your child showcase his/her performing arts talent with everyone collectively watching, look for more information about our Fine Arts Night taking place this Spring. Can I provide food at my table? While having food samples at your table is wonderful, it is not required. We also ask that you be mindful of allergies and label ingredients accordingly. We are so excited to showcase our multicultural Chameleon community! Complete the survey today! If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].  |
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