Carmel Elementary School

This blustery, wintry day is a perfect time to remind our Cougar families about our Winter Reading Challenge! All students went home on winter break with a challenge check off sheet and bag of goodies to kick off their winter reading activities. Check in with your child's teacher on their individual requirements for students to be included in our super fun event later in January, which will include FREE Kona Ice for all kiddos who complete their challenges! Show us those pictures of challenges being completed in the comments! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Throwback to last Friday's fun! Mrs. Oldenkott's 6th graders had a blast building and decorating their gingerbread houses! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

TK/Kinder kiddos had a very special visitor today! So many smiles on the last day before winter break! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

We just don’t think Grinch day could have been any cuter! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Cougar Families ~ Today's PTA meeting (at 4:00 pm) will take place via Zoom. The link is below. Zoom: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83093463978 We also have an ELAC meeting at Carmel (in the pod) this Thursday, December 16th, at 10:00 am. The flyer is below. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhrZ7wUrq5AFavBO63j3aNmMQquhpGSr/view?usp=sharing We hope to see you there! Familias Cougar ~ La reunión de hoy de la PTA (a las 4:00 pm) se llevará a cabo a través de Zoom. El enlace se encuentra a continuación. Zoom: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83093463978 También tenemos una reunión de ELAC en Carmel (en el pod) este jueves 16 de diciembre a las 10:00 am. El volante está a continuación. Folleto: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhrZ7wUrq5AFavBO63j3aNmMQquhpGSr/view?usp=sharing ¡Esperamos verte ahí! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

One of our Cougar families was recently impacted by a fire that sadly took their home. Mrs. Bunch’s class quickly jumped into action by bringing in gift cards, toiletries, clothing, books, and other items big and small to support their classmate and her family with getting back on their feet. What an incredible way to show kindness, model teamwork, and exemplify leadership!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD **Shared with permission from the family.**

Hesperia's Jolly Parade December 17th from 4pm-7pm. If you missed Santa at one of his stops, join us at Civic Plaza Park at 7pm for photos and hot chocolate!

Our kinder Cougars were on the hunt today for their missing gingerbread men. Who knew they would escape the oven and hide out in Mrs. Adams’ office?! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

We have been super blessed by the Elks Lodge with jacket donations for students in need! They donated brand new jackets for 19 of our Cougar kiddos, absolutely free of charge. Thank you so much to Darlene for organizing and delivering! We love knowing these kiddos will be nice and warm when the winter weather hits! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Friendly reminder that we have our next School Site Council meeting this Thursday at 4:00 pm in the pod. All parents are welcome! Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S3PH8Rv1YVbX7VCrbKfHWRyRjNwBy7bV/view?usp=sharing #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Check out our awesome winners of the Red Ribbon Week poster drawing contest! Way to go, Cougars! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

6th grade was working their magic in Mrs. Galarza’s class today! Their edible cell diagrams were impressive! What a great way to use up that extra Halloween candy! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Our Cougar Robotics team is ready for today’s competition! Wish them luck! Live stream: https://www.hesperiausd.org/o/carmel-elementary-school/article/577538 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

One of our decorated doors was accidentally left out of our first round of voting for the Red Ribbon Week door decorating contest! Let's try this again with a new vote, including all 8 submissions! Voting will be open through Friday. We can't wait to see who wins! Link: https://forms.gle/idzrE2PWwPnNHVnc8 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

As part of Red Ribbon Week, our site hosted a door decorating contest specific to being drug free! Take a look at the photos below and vote for your favorite! The winning class will be treated to a special prize! Voting closes Wednesday at 5:00 pm! Link to Vote: https://forms.gle/eNHnSYiCcStwYjad6 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Friday's Red Ribbon Week/Halloween dress up and trick-or-treat event was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our families that donated candy/trinkets, and to PTA/Carmel Staff for putting together such an amazing day for all of our Cougar kiddos! It was such a special day! #Carmel Cougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHSUD

We are “dreaming to be drug free!” What a comfy, cozy day! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

These Cougars are “too bright for drugs!” Check out their silly/sunglasses! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Don't forget that this week is Red Ribbon Week! The spirit wear schedule is below. We can't wait to see our Cougars support being drug free!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Spirit Friday fun!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD