Field Day Race 2014

We had a fun and exciting field day this year thanks to Mrs. Madden! 

Here is a great video showing Mrs. Novak's AM Race win! (by a mile.....)

SOL Pep Rally

We had a 3rd Grade SOL Pep Rally on Thursday before testing started on Friday.

First we had a former CAES Cardinal and current SHS junior, Lauren Bull, talk to all of our students in the cafeteria about SOL testing and how they're going to do really well.  We've found the "fear of the unknown" is often the biggest issue for our 3rd grade students.

Next we "surprised" the students by taking them next door into the Gym where the Smithfield High Pep Band played several songs to pump up the kids. 

It took a song, but soon the kids were jamming and dancing away!

 Soon, a conga line formed and the kids joined up with the SHS Pep Band

Finally the students went around the CAES Main Square where 2nd Graders were lining the halls giving high fives.

School Supply List for 2014-15

Carrollton Elementary School has released the school supply list for 2014-15.  In addition to this list, we're offering the opportunity for you to order the supplies and have them delivered right to your child's desk before school starts!  Details will be coming about this exciting new program!!!

Carrollton Elementary School

14440 New Towne Haven Lane

Carrollton, VA 23314

Dear Parent(s):

                  Your child will need the following items for use throughout the school year.  Please provide them for the first day of school.  Individual teachers’ may request replacement and/or additional items during the school year.  Your child’s name should be placed on all items that come to school.  This includes jackets, coats, hats, lunch boxes, etc. 

                  Additionally, if your child is four years old through second grade, we request that you allow your child to wear a tag with his or her name on the first day of school.  Thank you in advance for preparing your child for school success!

Materials list for the 2014-2015 School Year

Kindergarten  (K)

Rest mat-Thin red & blue vinyl type

Book bag w/o wheels

Pencil Box (5 x 8), not zippered/not metal

4 boxes of 24 count crayons

10 Large Elmer's Glue Sticks

1 Bottle Elmer's Glue

1 pack of colored pencils

1 pack of Crayola Markers

1 Large Pink Eraser

1 pair Fiskar scissors

2 regular size boxes of tissues

1 - 2-pocket (with brads) folder

1 container sanitizing wipes

1 large Bottle hand sanitizer

1 box slider freezer bags (quart size)

1 box snack size bags

8 Dry Erase Markers (Low-odor Expo preferred)

3 composition notebooks (any color) (no spirals)

First Grade  (1)

1 pair of scissors- Friskars

4 Dry-erase markers-Expo Assorted

2- 2 pocket folders- plastic

1 box #2 pencils Dixon

2 boxes of 24 count Crayola crayons

12 glue sticks

2 hard-covered composition books

1 box of tissues

1 package of cap erasers

2 block erasers

1 hand sanitizer

**See Classroom teacher for Additional Items**

Second Grade  (2)

6 Composition books (black/white)

3 Plastic Folders w/ 2 pockets

1 package wide loose-leaf paper

1 Pack construction paper

2 pack 24 #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils)

2 boxes of 24 ct. crayola crayons

1 Fiskar ruler w/inches/cm (not mm

1 pair Fiskar Scissors

2 large soft white gum erasers

1 large bottle of hand sanitizer

20 Glue Sticks

2 Boxes of Tissues

4 Yellow chisel tip highlighters

1 pencil box (big enough to hold crayons, scissors, etc)

1 multi-color 4- pack of EXPO dry erase markers (low odor)

1 container of sanitizing wipes

1 container of baby wipes

**See classroom Teacher for additional materials**

Optional Teacher Wish List:

Ziploc bags (Gallon/Sandwich/Snack)

Additional highlighters

Additional Composition Books

Crayola markers & Colored Pencils

Third Grade  (3)

*Some items may need to be replaced throughout the year as your child uses them*

1 Pouch, Heavy-duty, zippered, 3 holes

2 packs of wide ruled loose-leaf paper

3 bottom pocket plastic folders (no brads)

4 dry erase marker (wide tip) (Black Only)

4 packs 3x5 ruled note cards

2 Fiskers scissors blunt tip

2 box of tissues

1 bottle of hand sanitizer

1 container of Wipes (tube type or Clorox)

6 composition notebooks

2 box #2 pencils “SHARPENED” (24 count yellow only)

2 pack of colored pencils

4 highlighters (Yellow only)

1 box of crayons (24 or less)

20 Elmer’s or Crayola large glue sticks

1 pack of construction paper (any color)

1 ruler (inches/centimeters)

1 small pencil sharpener

2 box of tissues

1 bottle of hand sanitizer

Optional Teacher Wish List:

1 container of Wipes (tube type or Clorox)

Girls – Zip Lock bags (Gallon size)

Boys – Zip Lock bags (Quart)

** See Classroom Teacher for Additional Materials**

Ms. Hanson- IWCS TOY

Ms. Hanson has been VERY busy collecting her awards from her designation as Teacher of the Year for Isle of Wight County Schools.

She received her Teacher of the Year Award on Wednesday evening at a reception.

Ms. Hanson reacting to hearing from Dr. Perera that as IWCS Teacher of the Year, she's receiving $1000 towards a professional conference.  

Ms. Hanson receiving her award from Dr. Perera.

Finally, Ms. Hanson kicked off the May School Board meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance.  In addition, she was acknowledged by the School Board

Ms. Hanson's award marks the 2nd consecutive year that the Isle of Wight School's Teacher of the Year has come from Carrollton Elementary.  That is a fantastic honor and is representative of the GREAT teachers who work at CAES!

CAES Great Computer Challenge Teams at ODU Competition

Mrs. Ball, the CAES SEARCH teacher leads our CAES/HES WHRO Great Computer Challenge.  They competed this past weekend at Old Dominion University.

One of our teams showing off their hardware with Mrs. Ball!!!

As you can see, our teams were competing against 3rd-5th graders and they still earned awards!

Our students were awarded CAES participant medals and acknowledged on the CAES AM News

A special thanks to Brandy Robbins, Carrie Smith, Laura Lilly, Nancy Muhlbauer, Ellen Baker, and Cassandra Hobbs for helping out with the team!!!!

Mrs. Ball also wanted to thank all of the parents and family members who joined the team and cheered them on at the competition.  Although we're super proud of the awards our students brought home, we're even more proud of the way our CAES and HES students conducted themselves.  Judges at the competition noted that our students were especially well behaved and responsible.  

WAY TO GO Great Computer Challenge team members!!!!!

CAES celebrates Earth Day!!!

Mrs. Day's class:

Go Green to Save the Earth

Mrs. King's class collected trash around the school grounds:

Mrs. Stubbs' class:

The students created a booklet showing how to recycle household items

Mrs. Rosenberry's class starting working on their outdoor garden:

Budget Information Session hosted by CAES

The CAES PTA will be hosting a Budget Information Session for all parents on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 in the CAES Cafeteria.  

We'll have Laura Abel, Assistant Superintendent, present a short FYI about how the budget will address the instruction needs in the school division.  Specifically for Carrollton, we're hoping to get more teachers to address our large classroom sizes and technology to replace our aging computers.

Mr. Kent Hildebrand, IWCS School Board Representative for Carrollton, will also be present and available for insight into the budget process.

We have two donated dinners for 2 to two favorite local restaurants.  In addition, we'll have free child care in the library so parents can enjoy relax and concentrate on the budget presentation while their kids watch a movie.

Make it a priority to get to CAES on April 8th at 6:30 to advocate for OUR students!