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    Mission Statement    
     
    The mission of Carver-Lyon Elementary School is to provide a foundation for each student to develop his/her maximum potential for lifelong learning in a safe, nurturing environment with active community involvement.
     
     
    School Motto    
     
    "To reach a child's mind is to capture his heart."

    Congratulations

    Carver-Lyon is very proud to be a 2012 recipient of the Palmetto Silver Award for Performance!!

    CLES received the Safe Routes to School Bronze Level Award!!

    Carver-Lyon was also awarded from the USDA the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant and the Healthier US School Challenge Award!!

    Congratulations to our 2012 -2013 Teacher of the Year (Finalist for District TOY)... Mrs. Jessica Squirewell!!!
                                     


    Congratulations to our 2012-2013 Classified Employee of the Year, Mrs. Adrianne Brown!!!


    AR BookFinder
     PreK Screening is now being held...Last day for applications is May 31...Get yours in early to secure your spot!!!! 

    From the Principal

     
    It is truly unbelievable how we seemed to race through the 2012-13 school year!  We have less than a month left until the last day of school. We have had many encore and new experiences to share with you and your students, and still, May will be packed with fun things to do on the Carver-Lyon campus. I want to personally invite you to stop in and share in the festivities
     
    As we begin to close out the school year, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to say "thank you" to all who have volunteered or shared their time and expertise in the many activities we were able to enjoy this year.  Whether you helped to raise funds, donated supplies, time or money, or maybe you simply came out to support our students at PTO, you are so much appreciated. If you served as a tutor, lunch buddy, mentor or friend, we thank you. And to those  who were not able to come out, but you took the time to read your child's agenda each night, help them with the homework or read them a book before bedtime, you cannot imagine how much of an impact you have made on your child's learning. For whatever your gesture, be it great or small, we appreciate your contribution!   On behalf of the teachers, staff, administration, and students of Carver-Lyon, THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  We could not do what we do without your support!
     
    While we are already doing so many great things at Carver-Lyon, there were some opportunities we were able to add for our students this year.   We are proud to be able to induct 8 students into the Jr. Beta Club. We started a vegetable garden for with our first grade friends, and our third, fourth and fifth graders were able to attend the Saturday Academic Camp to prepare for PASS. Fourth and fifth grade students enjoyed an overnight trip at Expedition Sewee  in the LowCountry, and our second graders attended an International Festival.   Our many successes were detailed in the SIC Report to the Parents that you should have received last week in your child's Tuesday Talk.
     
    We have so much more to celebrate, and I hope you will join us for the great things we have yet to do in the short time we have left this year.   Please be sure to mark your calendars:
     
    Men Supporting Learning       May 16
    Field Day                                 May 17
    MRC Celebration                     May 23
    5th Grade Graduation              May 28   9:00
    3rd & 4th Grade Awards Day    May 28   1:00
    Kindergarten Promotion          May 29   8:00
    1st & 2nd Grade Awards Day    May 29   1:00
     

    Announcements

    What’s “Growing” at Carver-Lyon

                    On Saturday, April 20, a garden was planted outside the science lab.  Thanks to a partnership between Student Nutrition Services, the Mayor’s office, and Square Foot Gardening, tomatoes, strawberries, and so much more are growing at Carver-Lyon. We would like to thank all the volunteers who lend a helping hand to plant the garden.  See pictures of our gardeners in the Photo Gallery!!!


    Congratulations to Carver-Lyon's winners in the final VLF Contest, Book Production.  Mrs. Kelly's & Mrs. Graham's class won Honorable Mention in the CD-2 Adult-Student category for their entry, "All Aboard the Pre-K Train."  Mrs. Newman's class won 2nd Place for "Ohhh the Sun."

    Congratulations to all our outstanding students who made Honor Roll for 3rd Quarter...
    3rd Quarter Honor Rolls, 2013.docx
    In the latest VLF Computer-Technology/Video Contest, Jornileyah McCornell and Kasim Wheeler received Honorable Mention for their Software project, "Times of Plenty, Times of Hardship." 
    Our dynamic 4th grade teacher, Vivian Hernandez, received 1st place in the Faculty division for her Software project, "From Ocean to Ocean."  We are so proud of our technology whizzes!!!

     Ms. Valorie Songer, our school/district Volunteer of the Year, was nominated for the State Board of Education volunteer awards.  Congratulations and thank you to Ms. Songer!!!  Good luck to you in the state contest!!!

    4-year-old preK registration for 2013-2014 began on March 1, 2013, and continues through May 31, 2013.  Space is limited, so don't let your child be left out.  See flyer for details...
    Gina Carter PreK ENGLISH poster corrected 2013.pdf
    Carver-Lyon has seven new Junior Beta Club members: Jornileyah McCornell, Justin Adams, Christian Laroc, Kasim Wheeler, Danielle Ingram, Ming Ye, and Taylor Morris.  They are pictured here with Mrs. Gunter-Best, Guidance Counselor; Mrs. Neal & Mrs. Squirewell, 5th grade teachers; Dr. Middleton, Carver-Lyon's Principal; and Ms. Evelyn Moore, guest speaker. We are proud to have these Beta Club members representing our school.

    Congratulations to our 2013-2014 Certified Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Leann Maree, and our Classified Employee of the Year, Mr. Kenneth Chandler.

    We had 2 great Pep Rallies to celebrate our "100 Books (passed AR tests) by the 100th Day."  13 classes met or exceeded the goal.  Our top winners were 2nd grade, Mrs. Tisdale's class with 592 passed AR tests, and Mrs. Maree's 3rd grade with 604 passed tests.  What an achievement!!!!

    Upcoming Events

    Tuesday, May 28
    On your way to Middle School...
    5th Grade Graduation
    9:00
    Congratulations!
    3rd & 4th grade Awards Assembly
    1:00
    Wednesday, May 29
    1st grade...here we come!!!
    Kindergarten Promotion
    8:00
    Way to go!!!
    1st & 2nd Grade Awards Assembly
    1:00
    Thursday, May 30
    WOW!!!!!
    Last day of school
    Early Dismissal
    Today, 5/25/2013
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    Tomorrow, 5/26/2013
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    Daily Buzzword

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    The Buzzword of the Day for 05/25/2013 is:

    apology (noun)

    \uh-PAH-luh-jee\

    What does it mean?

    1 : an expression of regret (as for a mistake or a discourtesy)
    2 : a poor substitute

    How do you use it?

    When Carlos realized that he had never thanked his aunt for the gift, he sent her a bouquet of flowers, together with a note of apology.

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