11/1/26 Newsletter

As we enter the season of giving thanks, I want to thank each of you for your continued support at Carver.  Your support at home and partnership with our teachers is what continues to make Carver a special place.  I have seen a lot of wonderful learning happening the first quarter and look forward to seeing students continue to grow, both academically and behaviorally as we head into quarter 2.

Don't forget that school is closed Monday and Tuesday.  We will see your students on Wednesday!

The online store is open through 11/8/26 at 11:59pm.  Click here to purchase your updated ROAR gear!

Conexus Vision Screening will be conducted on November 6, 2026 to check all Kindergarten, 3rd and 5th graders. The Conexus Vision screen is a photo of your child’s eyes – it takes about 30 seconds per student to complete. All results, pass or fail,  will  be sent home within 2 weeks in your student’s yellow folder.  Make sure students have their glasses this day. Please reach out to Nurse Roe with any questions.

HCPS FACE is partnering with the Henrico Community Food Bank for a first come, first served drive-through food distribution on November 21 from 12:00-2:00 at the Henrico Food bank.  Families do not need to register ahead of time.  See flyer below.

Blue Cheese Robotics will host a free event for families on November 12, 5:00-7:30 at The Oak Avenue Complex.  See flyer below for more info.

We will once again be celebrating Veteran's on November 11.  If you have a Veteran that can attend, please see the flyer below for more details.  You can also email Mrs. Jobe with any questions (kkjobe@henrico.k12.va.us).

The gifted referral window will be open from Thursday, October 22, through Thursday November 12, at 11:59 PM. During this time, students may be referred to the gifted identification process by an educator, parent/guardian, community member, peer, or self. By submitting a referral, you are requesting your child be evaluated to determine eligibility for gifted services. To learn more about the gifted identification process, please click here: 26-27 Gifted Identification Information. To begin a referral, login to PowerSchool and click on forms. Follow this guide for instructions. Additional information about gifted programs can be found on our website: Henrico Schools Gifted Services Website

*Note: If your student is already identified in the area of General Intellectual Aptitude (both Language Arts and Math), the form will not appear in PowerSchool. Students  who have been identified for gifted services maintain this status while enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools and do not need to be referred again. 

Gifted referrals will not be accepted after Thursday, November 12. Contact your Gifted Identification Coordinator, Annie Francis (ajfrancis@henrico.k12va.us), with questions. 

If you are in need of holiday support, you can apply in person throughout this month.  Click here for more details.  We will also be holding a food collection from October 26 through November 13.  House points are given for each item brought in. 

11/5 Thursday- 3rd and 4th

11/6Friday-Kindergarten and 5th

Want to recognize a staff member for something amazing they did?  Fill out this form linked here.  These will be shared weekly with staff. 

The PTA is providing a catered dinner for our amazing teachers and staff on November 5th (Conference Day)!  Can you help with setup or clean up?  Sign up here

We are looking for parents to volunteer at our ROAR store for students to trade in their points for prizes.  This will happen on Wednesdays from 7:20-8:00 outside of the cafeteria,  Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Want to help out in the cafeteria as a volunteer during lunch? Click the link below to sign up. Make sure you have completed the online volunteer form.

Want to support the PTA?! When you order Marco's pizza, enter COUGARS and a portion goes back to the PTA.

Membership will be $5 and you can click here to join now.