Carson Grove ES News Update - Week of Feb. 10th

It was another super week at Carson Grove.  The great winter weather made it another perfect week for skating and sliding.  On Friday, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Grant’s classes showed their musical talents during a short performance.  We also listened as Ms. Streamer’s class performed a song called “Jambo” as they shared a bit of their learning during Black History Month.

Four Day Weekend Coming Up

Friday, February 14th is a PA Day and Monday, February 17th is Family Day.  The school will be closed for students.  Classes will start again on Tuesday, February 18th.

Acadience Early Reading Screening - Middle of Year - Year 2 Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2

As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that all children receive the support they need, specialist teachers will be rescreening all Year 2 of Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students’ foundational reading skills beginning February 12th, 2025.  This rescreening process will help us assess each student’s individual reading progress.  

We understand how important early literacy is in each child’s educational journey, and this rescreening will help educators tailor their instruction to better meet the needs of each student.

On Wednesday, in the Year 2 Kindergarten Communication of Learning reports and Grade 1 and 2 Term 1 Report cards, you will be reminded of the beginning of year early reading screening results.  This middle of the year screening will allow us to monitor your child’s progress since the fall.

Valentine’s Day at Carson Grove

Some students may want to exchange Valentine’s Day cards this week.  If you choose to participate, it’s best to send the cards without individual names so handing out the cards is easier for your child.  Sending a set of 24 cards would work for most classes, with the exception of grade 5 classes that would need 28.  Students may also bring a personal treat or food for celebration, but there should be no sharing of food or exchange of treats, please.

Carson Grove Student Clothing Sale

This year you will have the opportunity to purchase a Carson Grove Elementary School t-shirt or hoodie sweater for your child.  It is a great opportunity to have a lasting memory of their elementary school!

T-Shirts will be $18 each.

Hoodie sweaters will be $35 each.

To purchase any gear, you could use School Cash online.  Click here for directions to use School Cash Online.  If this is too difficult or unavailable to you, you can click here to print and fill out an order form attached and send cash with your child.

Orders are due by Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school. 

Candy Grams For Sale - Week of Feb. 10th

Back by popular demand, candy grams (small chocolate treats) will again be on sale this year.  Each candy gram is $0.50.  Students can purchase them from Monday to Thursday this week.

REGISTER NOW for Kindergarten

Families with a child who will be four years old by December 31, 2025 (children born in 2021) can visit the OCDSB website to register them for Kindergarten.  You can also come to Carson Grove between 9:30am and 3pm daily to register in person.  

We had an information session on Monday, January 20th.  If you missed it, please click here to view the slideshow.  Let us know if you have any questions.

February 12th - How to Access Term 1 Elementary Report Cards

At the end of the day on Wednesday, February 12th, you will receive an email from the school that contains the link to download the secure PDF report card. Parents and guardians will need to enter their child’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) to access the report card.  

When entering the OEN, please include the hyphens (dashes). The format should be XXX-XXX-XXX. The OEN can be found on any previous provincial report cards or on a pink paper that was recently sent home with your child.

For parents and guardians without an email account or if you have any other questions, please contact the school office for assistance.