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April 4, 2025

I am incredibly proud of our 4th and 5th graders for their hard work and determination during this week’s ELA state testing. Their focus, effort, and perseverance were truly impressive, and I know they gave it their very best! Please join me in celebrating their dedication to learning.

Looking ahead, next week brings another important milestone as our 5th graders take their Math state test and our 3rd graders begin their ELA state testing. Your support at home—ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time—makes a world of difference.

Thank you for being such wonderful partners in your child's education. Let’s continue to encourage our students as they work hard and shine!

Each month, Miss Miller's 3rd grade class takes on a challenge related to their learning that extends beyond the classroom. This month, they have been studying Delaware history and the students earn tickets for visiting and taking pictures next to any historical landmark in Delaware. Here are a few students taking on the challenge!

Author Visit: Grades 3 - 5

Friday, May 9th

Carlisle Calendar:

April - State Testing for grades 3-5. See schedule below.

April 8

6:00 - 7:00pm: 25/26 Kindergarten Information Night

April 12

Dine to donate at Joy's Village

April 15

6:30pm: PTO Meeting in Carlisle LMC

April 18

No School - Conference Adjustment Day

April 28

5th Grade tour at Dempsey

May 8

SuperGames! (Carlisle Field Day) More information coming soon

May 16

First Grade Zoo

Family Picnic at Carlisle - on playground during student's lunch / recess time.

May 20

2nd Grade Musical at Willis

May 26

No School - Memorial Day

May 28

Last Day of School

5th Grade Clap-out!

Friday, June 6

Final report cards available in PowerSchool Parent Portal

2024 - 2025 School Calendar

2025 - 2026 School Calendar

Dear Parents / Guardians:

As a school staff, we put great consideration into creating the best learning environments for all students. If you have input you would like to add as we collaborate through this process, please email the principal or call the school and we will send you an input form.

Please note:

Because many factors are considered in student placement, specific requests for teachers are not encouraged nor can they be guaranteed.

We believe this important process creates an optimal learning environment for all involved. Thank you ! We are anticipating a fantastic 2025-2026 school year!

Ms. Julie Stewart

Carlisle Elementary Principal

Carlisle Family Picnic

Friday, May 16, 2025

Families are invited to join their students on the Carlisle playground during their lunch / recess period for a picnic lunch with Kona Ice available to purchase for $3.00 (Families will be welcome outside only, weather permitting.

Feel free to bring blankets / chairs to sit on. PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS. Families must provide their own lunch. Carlisle students have the option to get a school lunch.

Lunch / Recess Times by Grade:

Kindergarten: 10:45 - 11:30

1st Grade: 11:15 - 12:00

2nd Grade: 12:30 - 1:15

3rd Grade: 1:00 - 1:45

4th Grade: 11:55 - 12:40

5th Grade: 11:40 - 12:25

Student Absence Reporting Procedure

Please report your child's absence by calling

1-844-817-5313 (toll free)

or online at

go.schoolmessenger.com

If you are a new user, you must create an online account to use the web portal / phone app features. Your email must match the email you use to log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

If you do not report your child's absence, you will receive phone calls / texts / emails via our interactive phone system for you to verify your student's absence. You may also receive calls from the school office.

You may report your student's absence for the same day until 15 minutes after the start of school. After that time, you must call the school office or use the interactive features when you receive a notification call.

You can schedule planned absences in advance by using the online portal or Smartphone App.

It is important that you maintain a current phone number and email address with your child's school to ensure timely communication regarding your child.

Changes in your student's normal dismissal routine:

Please send a note to your child's teacher and contact the school office at 740-833-1450. Please call the office by 2:00 pm for any same day dismissal changes. If there is no contact with the school regarding the change, your child will follow their normal dismissal routine.

Elementary School Hours:

8:30 am - 3:15 pm

Breakfast is served from 8:00 am - 8:20 am. Doors open for students eating breakfast at 8:00 am. All other students may enter the building at 8:20 am when the first bell rings.

Tardy bell rings at

8:30 am.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Visit the Community Information Page for great opportunities for our students and families. Find information and links to our Pacer Athletic Camps, Delaware Health Expo and many summer programs/camps.

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents/Caregivers,

Breaking News... OSTs are Coming!

Ohio State Tests are coming up! In the month of April, your student will be taking OSTs (see exact grade level dates below), and you can help them feel calm, prepared, and confident about the tests!

Ideas to help support your student during testing season:

- The night before a test, make sure your student is getting enough sleep (8-10 hrs.), so they are able to do their best!

- Ensure your child eats a nutritious and filling breakfast the day of a test; their brains need fuel to think clearly!

- Wake up a few minutes early on the morning of test days. This helps ensure things run smoothly and there isn't added stress of having to rush to get to school on time.

- Review calming exercises they can use to help ease any nerves that may come up (square breathing, butterfly breathing, taking a mental vacation, etc.).

- Normalize their feelings of nervousness. Remind them it's normal and okay to feel a little nervous, it shows they care, but also remind them that their best is good enough!

- Have your child dress in comfy clothing the day of a test.

- Be positive and keep the mood light when talking about the tests! Remind them that this is their chance to show what he/she knows!

- Provide them with reassurance when needed (their best is all we ask for, and is more than enough)!

- After a test, celebrate their effort! Let your student know how proud you are of their hard work.

The most important thing you can do right before the test is to build confidence about doing his/her very best. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child’s education. Together we can make a difference!

- Lexie Wood

School Counselor & Building Test Coordinator

OST Schedule:

5th Grade:

ELA: Tuesday, April 1st & Wednesday, April 2nd.
Math: Tuesday, April 8th & Wednesday, April 9th.
Science: Tuesday, April 22nd & Wednesday, April 23rd.
Compaction Math: Tuesday, April 15th & Wednesday, April 16th.

4th Grade:

ELA: Thursday, April 3rd & Friday, April 4th.
Math: Monday, April 14th & Tuesday, April 15th.

3rd Grade:

ELA: Thursday, April 10th & Friday, April 11th.
Math: Wednesday, April 16th & Thursday, April 17th.

News, Updates,Events

Flower sale pick up day is

Thursday, May 1st.

You can use the links below to both sign up to pick up your flowers and Volunteer to help with the delivery day!

To volunteer : Sign up Here

To pick up flowers:

Sign-up for time slot Here

24-25 Elementary

Meal Prices:

April Lunch Menu

Breakfast: $1.75

Lunch: $2.75

Reduced: Free

If you believe you qualify for free or reduced meal benefits, please complete the meal application during the forms process. Parents may add money to lunch accounts through Payschools or by sending money with the student in a sealed envelope.

Lunch Account Charge Policy

We will be offering Á la Carte items to students this year.

If you do not want your student purchasing Á la Carte items with their lunch funds, please email the kitchen staff:

billsmi@delawarecityschools.net

Á la Carte items may be purchased, ONLY if funds are available! No charging for extras allowed.

Á la Carte Items & Pricing

Sports Opportunities

Delaware Hayes Athletic Calendar

Camps currently open for registration:

Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Girls Basketball

More will be added! Updates will be made as camp information comes in.

2025 Summer Camp Schedule

Parent Communication

There are several ways to receive information about Carlisle School and Delaware City Schools. Please check out the following:

District website - www.dcs.k12.oh.us
Text Messages: Custodial parents / legal guardians can receive school updates via text message from our principal and DCS. You must opt in by texting the word YES to 67587 from your cell phone . The cell phone number must be attached to your student in PowerSchool to be valid. If you receive a message that the number is not in the DCS system, please contact the Carlisle office and request to add your number or make a change to the number we have on file. You can also visit our Carlisle page on the DCS website for calendars, information, and updates
Carlisle Office: 740-833-1450
PLEASE Make sure you have an e-mail that you check regularly on file with the school office. Many of our communications and notifications will be sent to you via e-mail.

Community Resources

Delaware City Schools, in partnership with community organizations, wants to keep families aware of opportunities for students and families outside of the schools.

Click the following link and check back often as it is regularly updated with new resources and opportunities:

Delaware City Schools Community Information

Delaware County

HelpLine Resources Brochure:

Information Guide for Delaware County

Carlisle Elementary School

746 West Central

Delaware, Ohio 43015

(740)833-1450

Principal - Julie Stewart

School Counselor - Alexis Wood

Social Skills Specialist - Dan Vroegop

Clinic Nurse - Nicole Steffanni

Administrative Assistant - Katie Cramer

Administrative Assistant - Jeannette Green