Building a premier school district Carver Elementary School facts

Ryder Cup
No school Sept. 26-30
School in session
Oct. 20-21
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Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, and Victoria, MN
BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2016
SU PERINTENDENT’S MEMO
Principal June Johnson was
joined by six future Carver
Elementary School students
to officially break ground at
the new construction site July 11. The School Board
approved the name for the
district’s newest elementary
school at its June meeting.
Kindergarteners who attend
Carver Elementary School
when it opens in the fall of
2017 will graduate in 2030!
Preparations make it all
seem so easy
I looked out my office window the other
day and noticed a small patch of leaves on
one of the large maple trees had turned color.
Maybe the tree is under stress or maybe it is
simply a kind reminder that fall, and the start of
the school year, is just around the corner.
District employees have
been working diligently
to be ready for the first
day of school and
planning for the school
year. As a kid growing up
I obviously didn’t realize
all the behind the scenes
work it takes to be ready
for the first day of school,
let alone the whole
DR. JIM BAUCK
SUPERINTENDENT
school year. As a student
I had other thoughts
running through my mind.
In elementary school I was most interested in
who my teacher was for the year. In those days,
one did not find out until you walked into the
classroom the first day of school. Not knowing
who your teacher was until the first day may have
created a little anxiety, but in the end it worked
out fine. The teachers in elementary school went
the extra mile to make the first day, and every
day, the best possible experience.
When entering junior high there were different
things on my mind. Yes, at this age we couldn’t
wait to get our class schedules to find out if we
had any classes with friends. If we didn’t, we
lived with it, we knew the school would not
change our class schedules for any reason. I
would say what caused the greatest stress
entering junior high was wondering if I would be
able to work the combination on my locker. Being
able to work that combo would make the day go
so much better. Again, the teachers, and in this
case the custodians and clerical staff, made sure
there was ample help available in the hallways
during the first day and initial weeks of school to
ensure there were few student meltdowns over a
troubling locker.
Journeying off to high school brought on a
different set of stressors. First and foremost in
my mind, I had to decide how I was going to get
to school every day. Would I ride with my mother
who was a teacher or find some other means of
transportation? At that time in Moorhead,
bussing was not provided unless you lived in the
“country.” Very few students had cars for their
sole use on a daily basis and I did not have
Building a premier school district
The seeds of the 2015 referendum sprouted this summer:
The district broke ground in July for Carver Elementary School.
Major maintenance including four replacement roofs at Bluff Creek and Chanhassen elementary schools, the La Academia/Kindergarten Center building, and Chaska Middle School West; new carpeting in Jonathan Elementary School classrooms and new air handling units for a wing of La Academia/Kindergarten Center.
Classroom additions to Victoria and Clover Ridge elementary schools will be completed in the coming months.
All approvals and planning are in place for the swimming pool addition at Pioneer Ridge Middle School. Construction will be completed next fall.
Site plans for the multi-purpose facility at Chaska Middle School East are in final stages. Construction will be completed next fall for the first season of athletic fields under the dome in winter of 2017-18.
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Building a premier school district
Carver Elementary School facts:
ECarver Elementary School is built for 720-student capacity with the option of future expansion for up to 865 students
Carver Elementary School
E2-story building
E30 traditional classrooms designed around collaborative learning spaces
E2 full-size gymnasiums, large cafeteria to accommodate future growth
EShared sports field and walking paths with City of Carver
EEstimated total cost = $33.21 million
Pool addition to Pioneer Ridge Middle School
E 8 lanes + separate diving well
E 61’ x 75’—big enough to hold 240,000 gallons of water
E Construction begins this fall/completion end of 2017
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This fall also brings a bumper crop of new
kindergarten students. The class of 2029 is an all-time
record of more than 750 five- and six-year-olds who
start this fall. This is the largest kindergarten class
in the district’s history. More families are choosing
Eastern Carver County Schools for its premier
education and unparalleled opportunities.
More technology to support learning
Preliminary drawing, final design and color may change.
For construction updates on these projects
and the multi-purpose facility,
visit www.district112.org.
District announces new leadership
business education in
White Bear Lake High
School. Bach follows
David Brecht as principal
of Chaska High School.
Brecht recently was
appointed Student
Services Supervisor with
Eastern Carver County
Schools. Bach and his
family live in Chaska.
Jim Bach, Principal,
Chaska High School
Jim Bach is the new
principal for Chaska
High School. Previously,
Bach served as principal
for Chaska Middle School
East for 15 years, was an
associate principal at
Owatonna Junior High
School, and taught
Beth Holm has been
named interim principal
of Chaska Middle School
East. Holm was assistant
principal and previously
served as dean and a
counselor at the school.
Holm lives in Chaska
with her husband and
daughter.
Superintendent Bauck, continued from cover.
2017. Administrative
dean Deb Doran will
serve as interim
principal of Chaska
Elementary for the
remainder of the 2016-17
school year. Johnson and
her family live in
Chaska.
Beth Holm, Interim
Principal, Chaska Middle
School East
June Johnson will be the
principal of Carver
Elementary School, a
position that is effective
Nov. 1, 2016. Johnson will lead the team
responsible for opening
the school on Sept. 5,
June Johnson, Principal,
Carver Elementary School
Plan for the Ryder Cup: No school Sept. 26-30
The Ryder Cup is one of the largest international sports events. Tens of thousands of golf
fans, media from around the world and even heads of state are expected to be in Chaska
for the match and preliminary events. The 2016 Ryder Cup host, Hazeltine National Golf
Club, is located in the heart of Eastern Carver County Schools. Roads will be closed and
there will be no school the week of Sept. 26. Note: In the event that severe weather
delays the final day of the Ryder Cup on Sunday, Oct. 2, school would need to be
cancelled on Monday, Oct. 3, for make-up matches. Parents would be notified through
the district’s automated voice messaging system.
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In addition to the facilities provided by the 2015
referendum, Eastern Carver County Schools is putting
more learning devices into the hands of students. This
is the second year 3rd, 6th and 9th grade students
receive Chromebook laptops. Revenue from the 2013
referendum provides technology and school security
through the 2019-20 school year. The district
negotiated favorable pricing on the devices. It is able to
add Chromebooks for grade 11 students later this year
and stay within the School Board’s budget parameters.
neighbors older than me driving to school. It was
either walk over two miles every day across two
major U. S. highways or ride with my mother who
arrived at school an hour and a half before the
student day started. Grudgingly, I chose the car
ride with mom. Again, school staff were there to
accommodate students who arrived well in
advance of the first bell.
Why am I sharing this with you? The staff in the
district I attended school were busy during the
summer months getting their classrooms and
course materials ready, cleaning floors, and
attending to registering students just like we do
today. As a kid I was simply unaware of the
diligent efforts going on behind the scenes. What
I know today because of my job is all that
preparation work allowed the staff to make me
feel welcome at school. Students, who have so
many more experiences ahead of them, often take
it for granted that school is clean, classrooms are
decorated and curriculum are at their fingertips.
When you’re young, it just seems to happen,
almost by magic. I recall giving scarcely a second
thought for the time, planning and work required
for me, and hundreds of my student peers, to
experience a seamless school day.
Like the staff of my school days, our staff have
been diligently preparing over the summer.
Eastern Carver County Schools’ employees are
ready to help all students feel welcome and ready
to take on the school year. Will this eliminate all
anxious moments? Probably not, but it will help
smooth out those bumps in the road making for a
better year for all students. We can’t wait to see
them all on Aug. 29!
More than 200 students attended —
Summer School keeps kids on
track to graduate
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District website now mobile friendly
Eastern Carver County Schools’ revised website is mobile friendly and
easier than ever to navigate. Helpful content has been organized into
menus for parents, students and community members.
Take our calendars with
you on your device
The calendar at www.district112.
org/calendar will sync with your
smartphone or personal calendar,
look for the “Subscribe” button in
the lower right corner of the
calendar. Be aware that unless you
want every school and category,
first choose the calendars you
want. We recommend selecting
your child(ren)’s school calendar
and the district calendar. High
school choir/band/music calendars are part of those school’s calendars.
Each high school’s athletics calendars are combined into one category.
You can subscribe directly to the calendar for an individual sport or State
High School League activity at www.metrowestconference.org.
Calling all 3-year olds!
Between the ages of 3 and 4, developmental screening can detect
possible health or learning concerns so that children can get help before
they start school.
Meghan Peterson, Language Arts teacher at Chanhassen High School, was
among 9 district teachers who taught summer school — 227 students were
awarded 105 full-year credits during two summer school sessions.
Learning in our high schools didn’t stop when the final school bells rang
in June. More than 200 students attended summer school at Chaska High School
with the goal of attaining credits needed for graduation. Students were referred to
participate by district guidance counselors. Each of the two, three-week sessions
included classes in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and several
elective courses.
Early Childhood Screening is offered FREE for children living in District
112. If your child has not been screened, call 952-556-7144, or visit
http://tinyurl.com/screeningec to schedule an appointment.
Save The Date! Free family fun!
Hooked on Books...and the Arts, too!
Saturday, February 11, 2017
9 am - noon
“These students are completing a semester class within a three-week timeframe,”
says Meghan Peterson, 9th grade Language Arts teacher. “This is an aggressive
schedule for kids. We’re all really proud of them and the work they’ve done this
summer.”
“We were very fortunate this summer to have several district staff write curriculum
that reinforces a personalized learning approach in our extended year program,”
explains Jeff Theis, administrator for summer school. “Each of these talented
teachers provided individual support and guidance to help students attain the
credits they need to keep on track to graduate.”
DISTRICT HOSTS PERSONALIZED
LEARNING SUMMIT
On Aug. 1-2 Eastern Carver County Schools hosted the Personalized Learning Summit for a second year.
This professional development event was a
collaboration between the districts of Eastern Carver
County Schools, Edina, Eden Prairie, Farmington,
Westonka, and the Metro ECSU. Attendees had the
opportunity to learn and discuss new practices to
invigorate teaching and learning. Day two of the
event featured a student panel comprised of Eastern
Carver County Schools students. The event drew
nearly 400 attendees, representing 28 school districts
in four states.
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Where are they now?
In April of their senior year, Sean Bloomfield and Colton Witte set off on a
49-day, 2,200 mile, canoe adventure to the shores of Hudson Bay in Canada.
They started paddling in downtown Chaska and traveled up the Minnesota
River to the South Dakota border at Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse. Then
to the Red River where they traveled down (north) the Red River into
Canada and Lake Winnipeg. They paddled about 250 miles to the north end
of Lake Winnipeg, which brought them to the Hayes River another 500
miles into Hudson Bay. Their final destination was York Factory, an historic
fur trade post on the Manitoba coastline of the Bay.
SEAN BLOOMFIELD (left)
AND COLTON WITTE (right)
2008 Chaska High School
Graduates and co-authors of a soon-to-be-released book,
Adventure North (available at
www.hudsonbaybook.com)
Lessons learned
Never take anything for granted — especially the comforts of modern society. Teamwork and perseverance will help you accomplish your goals.
And the value of contemplation — time alone in the quiet wilderness allows
you to think and gives you perspective on what truly matters in life.
What staff member at Chaska High made a difference in your life?
Bloomfield: Larry Bachman inspired me to teach social studies. Eric Welter and Andy Powell taught me a lot about life. And Nancy Flom helped me learn how to tell stories.
Witte: Bruce Edwards taught me to dream big and was a major influence in my decision to do the Hudson Bay trip.
Where are they now?
Bloomfield teaches 8th grade Social Studies at Chaska Middle School West and coaches boys hockey and lacrosse
for Chaska High School. Witte has a degree in International Relations and Political Economics. He is an event
singer and guitarist.
Summer 2016 by the numbers
We’ve been busy!
The learning doesn’t stop at the end of the school
year. Community education offered numerous
programs this summer, teachers participated in
various professional development opportunities, and
our buildings were busy!
3,400+ Youth Enrichment programs participants
419
Club Care elementary kids
336 Summer Explorers (Elementary) students
Board election Nov. 8
90 Celebrate Summer: kids/week
Three seats on the Eastern Carver County Schools Board of Directors are up for
election on Nov. 8. Board members are elected at-large and serve four-year terms.
Find information about the election, including where to vote, at www.district112.org.
68 Summer Edventures: full-day preschoolers
29
Preschool children
63
ECFE: kids + 63 parents
227 High School Credit Attainment: students awarded 105 full-year credits
97
Middle School Summer School students
114
Adult Enrichment adults
676
Magnifying Abilities participants
303
Summer Academy for Teachers attendees
386
Personalized Learning Summit attendees (from 4 states, 28 districts)
Will your child be five years old on or before
September 1, 2017?
If so, it’s time to get ready for
Kindergarten!
Important information for parent meetings and
registration will be sent to families in October, so make
sure your contact information is updated in our census.
Visit http://apps.district112.org/CensusInfo to
submit the information electronically. Or, call us
at 952-556-6137 (voicemail available 24/7).
Questions?
Call the Welcome Center at 952-556-6112
or email WelcomeCenter@district112.org
Emergency? Look to
www.district112.org
In the event of an emergency at a school,
accurate and up-to-date information will be
at www.district112.org. If a school is
involved in an urgent event, school staff may
not have time to answer phones or get
information out to parents. In order to
provide the same information to parents, the
media and our community, district staff will
post updates to the district home page. You
may not be able to trust social media posts
from non-district sources.
Also noteworthy: 47 outside user groups used our
buildings and fields this summer for a total of more
than 5,000 hours.
Track your student’s bus with MyStop
Published by the Eastern Carver County
Schools’ Community Relations Department.
We welcome questions or comments:
Brett Johnson, Community Relations Director
952-556-6121 | johnsonbrett@district112.org
James M. Bauck, Ph.D., Superintendent
952-556-6110
2016-17 District School Board
Lisa Anderson, Chair | 952-361-4267
Tim Klein, Vice Chair/Clerk | 952-513-8767
Jeff Ross, Ph.D., Treasurer | 763-458-8801
Fred Berg, Director | 952-474-8394
Josie Colleran, Director | 952-240-0222
Amy Logue, Director | 612-201-3047
Heather Nelson, Director | 952-448-9791
EASTERN CARVER COUNTY SCHOOLS’
PARENTS AND GUARDIANS CAN track their
student’s school bus thanks to a web-based
application called MyStop. MyStop provides
GPS information that can be accessed from a
smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.
MyStop graphically displays the school bus’s
current location on a map, and the estimated
time of arrival to the student’s bus stop. The
current school bus location is automatically
updated approximately every 60 seconds and
the arrival time is recalculated while the bus
in en route.
MyStop is available for morning and afternoon
routes that serve K-12 students in Eastern
Carver County Public Schools, not field trip
and activity buses or non-public school
routes. Accessing MyStop is simple and free
to Eastern Carver County Schools families who
have activated their Campus/Parent Portal
account. For more information, visit www.district112.org/transportation.