Carleton Elementary

Attention Carleton Families,

The above note was sent home today with students. It provides all the details regarding end of year activities.

Our last day for the 25-26 school year is Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:40pm.

Report cards will be mailed home so please make sure we have the correct address for your student(s).

🎉 Save the Date, Carleton Families! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Dr. Pitts, our new Principal, to the Carleton community! Join us for a warm and friendly Meet & Greet where families can stop by, say hello, and get to know the newest member of our leadership team.

✨ Swing in for a quick chat
✨ Share a smile and introduce your student
✨ Help us give Dr. Pitts an amazing Carleton welcome!

🗓️ May 28, 2026
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Carleton Elementary Auditorium

Let’s show Dr. Pitts the Carleton pride we are known for! 💙🐾
We can’t wait to see you there!

📐✨ Hands-On Learning in 2nd Grade! ✨📐

Today our 2nd graders turned STEM into something sweet as they constructed 3D cubes using toothpicks and marshmallows! Students explored corners (vertices), edges, and faces in the most creative and engaging way and of course enjoyed a tasty little treat afterward. 😄💙

The room was filled with concentration, teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of proud smiles as students watched their structures come to life.

Here are some fun facts & benefits of hands-on learning like today’s activity:
🔹 Boosts Understanding: When students build and touch objects, abstract concepts become real and easier to understand.
🔹 Improves Memory: Kids remember lessons longer when they physically interact with materials.
🔹 Encourages Creativity: Building with simple items sparks imagination and innovation.
🔹 Strengthens Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating toothpicks and marshmallows helps develop precision and coordination.
🔹 Builds Confidence: Completing a structure gives students a sense of accomplishment and pride.

These hands-on experiences make learning meaningful turning simple materials into powerful moments of growth. 🌟

Way to go, 2nd grade! Keep building, exploring, and discovering! 🧱💫

🎉 Parachute Fun in Gym Class! 🎉

Today’s gym class was bursting with color, laughter, and teamwork as our students dove into one of their favorite activities the giant, rainbow parachute! 🌈✨

Not only were they having an absolute blast, but they were also learning valuable skills along the way:
🤝 Teamwork — working together to make the parachute rise, fall, and ripple
🎯 Coordination — timing their movements with the group
💬 Communication — talking through strategies and cheering each other on
💪 Physical Activity — staying active while having fun

There’s nothing quite like seeing the joy on their faces as they lift the parachute high into the air and watch it billow like a giant rainbow cloud. These moments remind us that learning can be fun, energetic, and full of connection.

What an awesome day in gym class! 🏅🌟

🌟 JA Day: Building Future-Ready Learners! 🌟

Today our students dove into JA Day, an exciting hands-on learning experience that helps them understand how communities work, how businesses operate, and how every single person plays an important role in keeping our world moving forward.

Through interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, and collaborative activities, students made meaningful connections between what they learn in school and how the world functions around them. 🌍✨

Here’s why learning about community is so important:
🔹 Builds Awareness: Students learn how local businesses, services, and citizens work together to support a thriving community.
🔹 Encourages Responsibility: Understanding community roles helps students see how their choices and actions impact others.
🔹 Strengthens Problem-Solving Skills: Real-world scenarios teach students how to think critically and contribute solutions.
🔹 Promotes Financial Literacy: Early exposure to business concepts helps students develop smart money habits and decision-making skills.
🔹 Inspires Future Careers: Learning about different jobs in the community sparks curiosity and inspires future goals.

JA Day is more than a lesson — it’s an investment in our students’ futures. By showing them how the world works, we empower them to become thoughtful, capable, and community-minded leaders. 💼🏙️💡

Thank you to everyone who helped make this powerful learning experience possible! 🌟

🌸 Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Sweetest Way! 🌸

Today our wonderful Kindergarten students hosted the most heart-melting Mother’s Day celebration complete with tea, snacks, and the cutest handmade gifts you could imagine. 💖✨

Seeing our students proudly share their creations and spend this special time with their moms was simply magical. The smiles, the hugs, the joy… it was all priceless.

A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Clark and Ms. West for planning such a thoughtful and memorable event. Your creativity and love for our students truly shine in moments like these. 🌼

Here’s to celebrating the amazing mothers and mother-figures who fill our school community with so much love. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐💛

Good Afternoon Carleton Families,

If you are interested in having our student(s) to attend Summer School please click the link below:

https://www.detroitk12.org/families-students/summer-discovery-2026

Paper Applications will be sent home this week!

Summer Discovery 2026 - Summer School Summer Discovery 2026 - Detroit Public Schools Community District

DPSCD: Join the Parent Listening Session today 4/28 @ 5:30 p.m.

Join conversation

📢 LUNCHTIME PRACTICE DAY! 🍎🥪✨

Today our pre-schoolers took a BIG step toward kindergarten readiness learning how lunchtime works in the cafeteria! 🙌

Ms. Hall did an amazing job breaking down cafeteria manners and routines:
✨ How to grab lunch the right way
✨ Where to sit
✨ What to do when mealtime is all done

And let me tell you… our little learners practiced like CHAMPIONS! 👏💛

WOW, is it really that time of the school year again?! When our tiniest students begin making those big transitions and showing us just how much they’ve grown? Time has truly flown by, filled with play, fun, friendship, and so much learning. 🌈📚

Here’s to every milestone big and small as our preschoolers continue blossoming into confident kindergarten-ready kiddos! 💕🌟