Carpenter Community

Together we can....read! Read-A-Thon is about to kick off next week but NOW is the time to get those book orders in during this year’s online Book Fair! A reminder that part of the proceeds from every book purchased through the fair helps pay for PFC’s enrichment programs. Below are the links!: Scholastic:... http://www.scholastic.com/bf/carpenterave Usborne: https://d4719.myubam.com/2009026 Get those young readers prepared over the long weekend to start logging those reading minutes come Tuesday!

Dear Parents, Gung hay fat choy! Student Body President & Parliamentarian, Joya & Luca, co-hosts the Morning Announcements today. Luca, Joya, and Mr. Martinez show off their "jammies" in honor of student council's "Valentine Grammies in Your Jammies" Day. Mr. Martinez gives each student a Valentine gram and the movie, The Main Event, is highlighted for Black History Month. Luca shares student submissions for his weekly segment, Luca's Laudable Laughs. A new UNity Fair fam...ily video by the Wooden family is shared that highlights how to make Lunar New Year dumplings. Flag courtesy of Julie (fourth grade) Today’s Morning Announcements https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_eyupq6eh Online Book Fair Catch a good book at the online book fair TODAY! This year Parents for Carpenter is partnering with Usborne Books and Scholastic. The Book Fair runs TODAY through February 25th. Help support our school by purchasing books to read during the Read-A-Thon and all year long! For every book purchased a portion of the proceeds will go towards Parents For Carpenter's enrichment programs, and purchasing much needed books for our school library. A big shout out to our power hitters, Peter and Cindy Lorimer, for their generous donation of books to our school library. Click here for Usborne books Click Here Click here for Scholastic Click Here Questions? Email: [email protected] No School on Monday, February 15, 2021 This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, February 15, in recognition of President’s Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 16. Dance Parties We will be hosting two dance parties to celebrate Valentine’s Day today, February 12. 5th Grade-Only Dance Party: 12:00-12:45 PM -Zoom Info on 5th Grade Schoology Pages All-School Dance Party: 2:15-2:45 PM COVID Memorial Quilt In honor of Mr. Glover, we invite any family interested, to create a memorial square for a Covid Memorial Quilt. The Covid Memorial Quilt is a living memorial to honor those who have died of COVID-19. It was created by a local Studio City teenager, Madeline Fugate. One panel has been delivered to the California Science Center and will be on public display for 18 months. Memorial Squares can be anything you wish. You can send in emailed photos. They can use t-shirts, logos of favorite sports teams, fabric letters, anything that represents Mr. Glover. You can send in fully made Memorial Squares, or they can design and make them for you. There is no limit to the number of Memorial Squares that can be sent to honor the same person. You can learn more at CovidQuilt2020.com. The FAQ section is where you will find the PO Box to mail your items. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, Joseph P. Martinez Principal

Dear Parents, Student Body President & Secretary, Joya & Bodhi, host the Morning Announcements today. They give all students a recap of yesterday's Student Council Leadership Forum hosted by Carpenter for our local schools. They also share a small keepsake that is dear to them in honor of today's "Be My Valentiny" Day. Bodhi performs one of the most recognizable songs ever written for his weekly segment, Guess Bodhi's Year-Long Songs and the book, The Fresh Princess by Den...Continue reading

Dear Parents, Student Body Parliamentarian, Luca, returns to the Morning Announcements today to share the highlights of his holidays, his New Year's resolution, and his progress with his yo-yo. A video (courtesy of Scholastic News) on the life of American Hero, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is shown in honor of MLK Day on January 18, 2021. Today’s Morning Announcements... https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_doe3b2zq MLK Day This is a friendly reminder that school is closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School resumes on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Condolence Letters/Artwork We are inviting students to either write a letter to Mr. Glover's family or submit artwork that reflects how they feel about him. Letters can express condolence, appreciation, or share memorable experiences with Mr. Glover. Letters can be mailed to Carpenter and Mr. Martinez will deliver them to the family. Send your submissions to: Carpenter Community Charter 3909 Carpenter Ave., Studio City 91604 Attn: Glover Family School Experience Survey https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/8397 The Fall 2020 School Experience Survey Window has been EXTENDED to allow more time for students, staff, and parents to respond. The School Experience Survey administration window will close on Friday, February 5, 2021. ALL surveys must be submitted by this date in order to be counted. To protect the health and safety of everyone in the LAUSD school community, all parents are highly encouraged to complete their survey online if possible. Parents can access the ONLINE Parent Survey by clicking on the appropriate Parent Survey button and choosing Carpenter Community Charter from the drop-down menu to begin the survey. Warm regards, Joseph P. Martinez Principal

Dear Parents Student Body Vice-President, Elle, co-hosts the Morning Announcements. She shares her weekly segment, Elle's Weird but True Facts. Student "Heartwork" submissions are displayed from the initiative sponsored by our Positive Behavior committee. The inventor of the potato chip, George Crum, is highlighted for Black History Month. Today’s Morning Announcements...Continue reading

Dear Parents, Student Body Secretary, Bodhi, returns to the Morning Announcements today. He shares some highlights from his holidays, a New Year’s resolution, and his progress on the yo-yo. Bodhi also performs a song by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for his weekly segment, Guess Bodhi’s Year-Long Songs. Today’s Morning Announcements... https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_2rpfz42c Condolence Letters/Artwork We are inviting students to either write a letter to Mr. Glover's family or submit artwork that reflects how they feel about him. Letters can express condolence, appreciation, or share memorable experiences with Mr. Glover. Letters can be mailed to Carpenter and Mr. Martinez will deliver them to the family. Send your submissions to: Carpenter Community Charter 3909 Carpenter Ave., Studio City 91604 Attn: Glover Family School Experience Survey https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/8397 The Fall 2020 School Experience Survey Window has been EXTENDED to allow more time for students, staff, and parents to respond. The School Experience Survey administration window will close on Friday, JANUARY 22, 2021. ALL surveys must be submitted by this date in order to be counted. To protect the health and safety of everyone in the LAUSD school community, all parents are highly encouraged to complete their survey online if possible. Parents can access the ONLINE Parent Survey by clicking on the appropriate Parent Survey button and choosing Carpenter Community Charter from the drop-down menu to begin the survey. Warm regards, Joseph P. Martinez Principal

Dear Parents, Our fifth grade teachers (Mrs. Doryon, Ms. Mora, Mrs. Dibie, Mrs. Greenlee, Mrs. Jenkins, and Mrs. Shahine) take over the Morning Announcements today. Mrs. Doryon gives the daily weather report before each of the teachers share an upcoming fifth-grade activity. A quote by Frederick Douglas is highlighted for Black History Month, and the teachers play a game to test their knowledge of current pop music. Today’s Morning Announcements... https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_129xk7cd Ms. Rae’s Start Smart for Your Heart Video https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_fzm7ahwg/1_ukotcwy9 Ms. Rae has put together a fun workout video for all students that teaches them how to keep their bodies and especially their hearts nice and strong. This video was highlighted in today’s announcements. COVID Memorial Quilt In honor of Mr. Glover, we invite any family interested, to create a memorial square for a Covid Memorial Quilt. The Covid Memorial Quilt is a living memorial to honor those who have died of COVID-19. It was created by a local Studio City teenager, Madeline Fugate. One panel has been delivered to the California Science Center and will be on public display for 18 months. Memorial Squares can be anything you wish. You can send in emailed photos. They can use t-shirts, logos of favorite sports teams, fabric letters, anything that represents Mr. Glover. You can send in fully made Memorial Squares, or they can design and make them for you. There is no limit to the number of Memorial Squares that can be sent to honor the same person. You can learn more at CovidQuilt2020.com. The FAQ section is where you will find the PO Box to mail your items. Student Council Spirit Week (February 8-12) Today- Cupid’s Crafts Day: create an artistic symbol or message of love and kindness; take pic and send to show on the announcements on Luca’s Laudable Laughs day. Wednesday- How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways Day: Perform an act of kindness and love for each member of your household. Thursday- Be My Valentiny Day: bring the smallest and most dear (but visible) treasure to a (share and tell) moment on Zoom. Friday- Valentine Grammies in Your Jammies Day: wear PJs and write one Valentine gram compliment in the chat to your teacher, paraprofessional, and at least one classmate. Dance Parties We will be hosting two dance parties to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 12. 5th Grade-Only Dance Party: 12:00-12:45 PM All-School Dance Party: 2:15-2:45 PM Zoom & Instagram information will be sent out next week for these events. Best, Joseph P. Martinez

Dear Parents, Student Body Vice President, Elle, returns to the Morning Announcements today. Elle shares some highlights from her holidays, her New Year's resolution, and gives an update on her yo-yo skills. Elle also presents her weekly segment, Elle's Weird but True Facts. Did you know that doctors once removed a plant growing in a four-year-old boy's nose? Submissions from our Virtual Comment Box are shared as well. Today’s Morning Announcements... https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_2dollj9v Mental Health Consultants Yesterday was one of the most challenging days Carpenter's staff has ever had. Sensitive conversations were held to some degree in all of our classrooms. With the exception of our School Psychologist, Jenny Davidson, none of us (I put myself at the top of the list) are experts in grief counseling. I am extremely grateful that we were not alone in this process. LAUSD provided a team of mental health consultants to us ever since we learned of Mr. Glover’s passing. They prepared us for yesterday’s conversations and were present in our classes to support our teachers. They will also continue to be available to us for as long as needed. Their assistance has helped us begin the process of grieving as a community. During our debrief session yesterday, I was able to take a photo of the mental health team supporting our school. Names are in alphabetical order: Fabiola Bermudez (SSS), Valerie Blandino (SMH), Samantha Camareno (SMH), Jenny Davidson (CCC PSY), Lori Dudler (SMH), Megan George (PSA), Melodie Hong (CCC AP), Eileen Lemus (SMH), Tiffany Mack (LRE), Joseph Martinez (CCC P), Tatiana Montes (SMH), David Newhall (SMH), Leticia Panduro (SSS), Felicita Peña (SMH), Rosalie Perez (PSA), Kelly Ramirez (SMH), Shira Scherb (SMH), Jesus Solis (SMH), & Griselda Vargas (SMH). Condolence Letters/Artwork We are inviting students to either write a letter to Mr. Glover's family or submit artwork that reflects how they feel about him. Letters can express condolence, appreciation, or share memorable experiences with Mr. Glover. Letters can be mailed to Carpenter and Mr. Martinez will deliver them to the family. Send your submissions to: Carpenter Community Charter 3909 Carpenter Ave., Studio City 91604 Attn: Glover Family Warm regards, Joseph P. Martinez Principal

Dear Parents, The Morning Announcements are back! Today Student Body President, Joya, and I share some highlights from the holidays, our resolutions for the new year, and Joya’s yo-yo progress. Last week’s attack on the U.S. Capitol building is addressed, and what our students can learn from what happened. We announce the passing of Carpenter teacher, Nicholas Glover, who died over the winter break.... Today’s Morning Announcements https://www.schooltube.com//170133912/0_9soimyfg/1_nby7ufb9 Condolence Letters/Artwork We are inviting students to either write a letter to Mr. Glover's family or submit artwork that reflects how they feel about him. Letters can express condolence, appreciation, or share memorable experiences with Mr. Glover. Letters/artwork can be mailed to Carpenter and Mr. Martinez will deliver them to the family. Please mail in offerings by February 5. Send submissions to: Carpenter Community Charter 3909 Carpenter Ave., Studio City 91604 Attn: Glover Family Warm regards, Joseph P. Martinez

Dear Parents, This is a friendly reminder that school resumes tomorrow, January 12, at 9:00 a.m. I want to make you all aware that tomorrow morning during the Morning Announcements, we will be discussing the passing of Mr. Glover. The discussion will be done in very general terms to acknowledge our loss and share some personal memories of him. Students will be invited to write a letter or create some artwork that represents their feelings for Mr. Glover. I will explain all... the details for anyone who wants to participate. If you would prefer that your child not be present for that discussion, you may have your child log into their class after 9:15 a.m. without penalty. Afterwards, each of our classes in grades 3-5 will hold a class discussion about Mr. Glover's passing. Our teachers will be assisted in that discussion by a mental health consultant. Students will be given an opportunity to share their feelings if they are comfortable doing so. They will also be encouraged to speak with any of our staff members if they need support as we move forward in the coming days, weeks, and months. Again, if you would prefer that your child not participate in the class discussion, you can have them long into the class later in the day without penalty. Our classes in grades TK-2 will not be holding discussions about Mr. Glover unless it is initiated by students. Thank you for your understanding, Joseph P. Martinez Principal