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Thank
You DRA
2011-
12 SixTraits Writing Materials
$2505.85
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Thank
You Dubuque Racing Association!
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the 2011-12 school year, the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA)
supported Carver's school initiative of 6-Traits of Writing
by funding materials for teacher use. The Six Trait Model has
proven to be a very effective system for analyzing and improving
writing performance and writing skills. Thanks to DRA, the students
pictured above (Home Room 2V) are able to work on the Six Trait
Writing Model comprised of the following traits: Ideas and Content,
Word Choice, Conventions, Voice, Sentence Fluency, and Organization.
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200th
Anniversary of the
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Congratulations to Jack Doyle for winning the local chapter
American History Essay Contest sponsored by the National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution. Jack wrote an essay
titled: "Young America Takes A Stand: The War of 1812."
In his essay, Jack writes as though he were alive during the
war in which he became friends with General Andrew Jackson.
Jack offers to help the general fight off the British invasion
along the Rodriguez canal. His essay goes on to describe how
General Jackson stood up for America and why it is important
to honor such heroes when we celebrate the 200th anniversary
of the War of 1812. Jack's essay won him a certificate and
a medal and it will be forwarded to the state American History
chairman for state competition.
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Newspapers in Education has partnered with Diamond Jo Casino
to host a special exhibit paying tribute to the 35th President
of the United States, John F. Kennedy from November 18-27.
In addition, they sponsored a writing contest called, "If
I were president I would..." One 4th grade Carver student,
Laney, was notified that her entry will be on display at the
JFK exhibit. She wrote, "If I were president, I would
make sure children get the education they need because they
will grow up to be incredibly intelligent and have a great
job. Education will help children follow their dreams so they
can have a bright future and have a well cared for family."
Congratulations Laney!
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CARVER
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students from Carver won a few special prizes just before school
started. Jackson is pictured above sitting next to the 1st place
trophy he won in the first and second grade division of the
Youth Spelling Bee at the 2011 Iowa State Fair. The two final
words that he spelled correctly to claim the title were violin
and shoulder. And do you remember the summer reading
program that was sponsored by Dubuque Carnegie-Stout Public
Library? After meeting his reading goal, Spencer's name was
put in a drawing for a laptop. Now Spencer can use his new computer
to read books online! Congratulations Jackson and Spencer! |
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Russion
Duo Performs
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Dubuque Arts Counsil brought in the "Russion Duo"
to perform for Carver Students. Pictured above is Oleg Kruglyakov,
a balalaika virtuoso from Siberia, Terry Boyarsky, an American
concert pianist, and Ted Blanchard, one of the many volunteers
who help make a difference in the Tri-state arts community.
On September 22, the Duo performed a vibrant concert as students
clapped to the tune of Russian folk music, classical music,
gypsy melodies and other Russian songs. For more photos, click
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| AUTHOR
VISIT- MEET JEANETTE HOPKINS |
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| Jeanette
Hopkins, author and former classroom teacher, visited Carver
and shared with students some writing tips and emphasized the
importance of reading and writing. She visited grades K-2 and
read her books, "The Juggler" and "Ladybug Waltz."
Jeanette states on both books, “The rhythm in each book
assists in reading development. I’d really like to see
experience, rhythm and rhyme back in the daily routine of the
classroom…I read in classrooms and try to select books
that immediately engage the children and allow them to be part
of the experience…..very transactional.” Click
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| Celebrating
5 AMAZING years |
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Metamorphosis
BY EMMA -5th grade
"If
you build it, they will come." This famous movie line
from the Field of Dreams can easily apply to our school. What
was once an open field has now become George Washington Carver
Elementary School. Over the past five years Carver Elementary
has welcomed and educated many children. In an interview with
Mrs. Steffens, she talked about how Carver has changed the
last few years.
One of the biggest changes
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she has experienced has been the addition of new technology
into the classrooms; in particular, PTG sponsored SMARTboards
in all classrooms. Another
notable change has been the increase in the number of students
and staff. Mrs. Steffens also talked about many happy memories
she has had since becoming principal at Carver. "I enjoy
watching the children becoming successful students and achieving
their goals," Steffens said. Some of the proudest moments
that she experiences is when the student's at Carver are recognized
for their academic achievements. While the job of being a principal
can be very hard, Mrs. Steffens stated that the ability to connect
to the community, parents and students helps make her job easier.
What others changes will the future have for George Washington
Carver Elementary? Only time will tell! |
| CLICK
HERE to read the special 5 YEAR Commemorative Edition Newsletter
written by Carver Students |
| T.E.A.M
Award Winner & Teacher of the Year Finalist |
Congratulations to
to Mrs. Steffens, who received a district award for her TEAM
leadership, and to Ms.Bauck, who has been named one of ten finalists
for the Teacher of the Year. Carver is fortunate to have these
two AMAZING professionals working with our students and staff. |
| Children's
Book Week |
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Carver students celebrated books and reading during Children's
Book Week from May 7-11. Established in 1919, Children's Book
Week is the longest-running literacy initiative in the country.
A full week of book-related events took place last week, including
a bookmark contest, dress as your favorite character day,
and a special guest author appearance by John Duggleby, author
of the book "Artist in Overalls: The Life of Grant Wood."
Mr. Duggleby shared facts about Grant Wood, and he also passed
around pictures of Wood’s paintings which are included
in his book. Click
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| U.S.
Rep Braley Explains Kadyn's Law |
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U.S.
Representative Bruce Braley is pictured above with Carver fifth-grade
students shortly before speaking to them about Kadyn's Law,
which is a new Iowa law that creates tougher penalties for drivers
who illegally pass stopped school buses. Kadyn's Law, named
after a 7-year-old Iowa girl who died of injuries when she was
struck by a motorist while attempting to board a school bus
near her home, mandates fines of at least $250 and the possibility
of jail time for drivers who ignore school bus warning signs.
During his introductory remarks, School Board member Otto Krueger
explained to the Carver students how important it will be for
drivers to remember Kaydn's Law when the see a stopped school
bus.
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CHANGING LIVES...One Beat at a Time |
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Carver
students and families helped to make a difference in their
community by raising $491.36 for the Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals. Students "helped make change" by collecting
coins at conferences and before and after school. Students
also showed their support by wearing their grade level designated
color T-shirts the day of the Carver Dance Marathon, which
was sponsored by Loras College. Please extend a thank-you
to Mrs. Kirman for organizing the event. Click this
link to view photos
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| WILD
WIGS |
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| Carver
students are wearing their "wild wigs" to show their
support of the school's reading program. Click
here to view more fun photos! |
| THANK
YOU HY-VEE! |
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| Did
you hear the good news? Carver won a SMARTboard from HyVee!
For every $20 of Procter & Gamble products purchased at
Hy-Vee, patrons earned 100 SMART Points to donate to the school
of their choice. For the second year in a row, Carver collected
the most points. Thank you HyVee and thank you to all the parents
that saved their points to help our school win! |
| CONGRATULATIONS
EGGSPERTS! |
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| Carver
Elementary's FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team, called the Eggsperts,
took home the top Research award at the state competition in
Ames on January 14th. The team qualified for the state event
after winning the Project award at the regional competition
held on December 14th at the Putnam center in Quad Cities. There
were 72 teams across Iowa represented at the state qualifier
held on the campus of Iowa State University.Each team represented
competed in four areas - designing and building a Lego robot
that can perform a specific task, technical strategy, a research
presentation, and teamwork. To learn more about the team and
some food safety tips, you can visit their website at: www.carverfll.shutterfly.com.
Or better yet, see the team in action on a "Crazy
Cam" episode hosted by Gary Olsen. To view related
news articles, click on the following links: thonline.com
OR qctimes.com. |
| 100...101
DAYS OF SCHOOL |
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Carver Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of school with
a variety of fun activities. They made necklaces with 100 pieces
of cereal, read stories about the number 100, stamped 100 spots
on a paper, and met in the Carver cafeteria to see if they could
count 100 dalmations. Click
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Carver
Cougars Have Character
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The first Carver
Cougar Character Assembly was held in the gymnasium on October
27th. The third grade teachers performed character skits
in which students had to determine whether or not their
teachers were displaying one of the six pillars of character
: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring,
and Citizenship. It was an excellent reminder to students
to think about what they are saying each morning when they
recite the TRRFCC Pledge. After the skits, the 2nd grade
students sang "Check It Out" and then all
the students joined in singing "The 6-Pillar
Shuffle."
Students left the assembly with a reminder that the pillar
of the month for November is Fairness. People who are fair
treat others equally, listen openly to other's ideas, are
careful when making judgements about others, take turns,
and do not take advantage of others. Click
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FIRST
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little rain fall was not enough to wipe the smiles from these
Carver student's faces on their first day of school! While it
was difficult to take outdoor photos between the raindrops,
parents managed to take pictures inside where 582 students lined
up in the foyer, anxiously waiting to meet their new teachers.
Check out
a few photos from the first day and look for more (outdoor)
photos to be posted soon. |
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Looks
like the start of an AMAZING school year at Carver!
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