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Thank You DRA
2011- 12 SixTraits Writing Materials
$2505.85

TEACHER WEBSITES:
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Thank You Dubuque Racing Association!
For 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.
If I were president, I would...

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!

CARVER WINNERS!
Two 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!
Russion Duo Performs
at Carver
The 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 here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONGRATULATIONS EGGSPERTS!
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
The 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 here to see all of the 100+1 puppies!!!
Win a SMARTBoard & an iPad!
Do you remember last year when Carver won a SMARTboard and one of our Carver students won a laptop through Hy-Vee's Smart Points Program? Again this year, Hy-Vee, Procter & Gamble and Sara Lee have teamed up to promote educational technology. This year's winning school will win a SMARTboard and an Apple IPAD will go to the student with the most points. For every $20 of Procter & Gamble products you purchase at Hy-Vee from October 1, 2011– December 30, 2011 you earn 100 SMART Points to donate to our school. Get 100 additional points when you purchase two (2) or more Sara Lee Fresh Bakery products in the same transaction as your qualifying $20 Procter & Gamble purchase. Find the promotional code printed on your receipt of purchase, and enter it by clicking on the SMART POINTS logo above. Help our school win, tell a friend or two!
Carver Cougars Have Character


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 here for more photos.

AUTHOR VISIT- MEET JEANETTE HOPKINS
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 here to see more pictures.
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FIRST DAY EXCITEMENT!

A 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.
Looks like the start of an AMAZING school year at Carver!
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

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