February, 27 2025

 

Hello, Carlson Cougar Families! Thank you to everyone who participated in student-led conferences. The opportunity for students to share and explain their learning is important. It’s also important for teachers and families to collaborate in support and celebration of the students we share.

 

Celebrate Reading! Reading is a critical skill with numerous benefits. It develops students’ critical thinking skills and strengthens their cognitive processing abilities. Reading enhances students’ vocabulary, which in turn strengthens their conversation skills. On top of this, it builds memory, supports the development of empathy, and contributes to background knowledge. Developing students’ reading skills is one of the most important jobs we have as educators, but we can’t do it alone. Please encourage reading at home. Next week we will celebrate reading with a spirit week. Please see the flyer below.

 

Report Cards Report cards for the second trimester were sent home today.

 

CCMRD Youth Basketball Carlson is hosting the Youth Basketball League game after school on Thursday, March 6th. Come support our students and enjoy the fun.

 

Next PTA & SAC MeetingIf you would like to receive emails from our PTA, please email carlson.pta@ccsdre1.org and ask to be on the mailing list. The next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, 3/11 from 6:00-7:00 at Carlson. Everyone is welcome!

 

Important Upcoming Dates

Parent Info Meeting for 6th Grade Camping Trip 3/12, 4:30 (This will be a Zoom meeting. More information will come next week.)

Spring Break 3/17-3/20

Spring Concert 4/22, 6:00-7:00

Spring Pictures 4/24A

 

Note From Our Nurse

Hello, Carlson Families. Several cases of the flu have been confirmed in our schools and community. The flu is highly contagious and spreads through close contact or contaminated surfaces. Students with flu symptoms should stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication and their symptoms are improving. To help prevent further spread, please encourage your children to wash their hands frequently, cover their coughs and sneezes, and stay home if they are showing symptoms. Please reach out with any questions or concerns to the district nurse at emily.leak@ccsdre1.org.

 

Spirit Gear

If you’re interested in ordering Carlson spirit gear, please fill out the Spirit Gear Order Form.

​

Bus Drivers Needed

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Clear Creek Schools is currently hiring new bus drivers! Clear Creek Schools will provide training and assist new drivers in acquiring their Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This position offers the chance for full-time, competitive pay and benefits, while also leaving midday hours available for personal time.If you or someone you know is interested in driving for Clear Creek Schools, please contact Brooke Buckley at brooke.buckley@ccsdre1.org.

 

Happy learning, Loraine SwartzPrincipal