School News
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News & Announcements
Free Online Tutoring – Downey City Library’s *Brainfuse Help Now*
“Brainfuse Help Now” is an online platform offering live virtual tutoring to students in all grades with subject-specific help in math, science, language arts, foreign language and more!
21-22 Student Insurance Information
Student insurance information is now available to fill out ahead of the new school year.
Introducing Our New Mascot!
After a community vote, we’re excited to reveal our new mascot! We are thrilled to announce that Carpenter Elementary School will now be officially known as the home of the Explorers! This unique mascot is a perfect fit for the values we hold dear at Carpenter...
FREE Spring Parent Academy
Free 8-week online series with Dr. Grover Bravo.
PTA Reflections Entry Ends Oct. 16
The deadline to enter this year’s national PTA Reflections program is just around the corner!
Enter Our Raffle for a Chance to Win AirPods!
You could soon be an owner of Apple’s brand new AirPods! Enter our raffle for a chance to win.
Get to Know Our New Website!
We are very excited to have a new look on our school websites, but we know this can confuse parents and staff as you get used to the new pages. Follow us on a quick tour of the new site to learn where all your go-to links are now located.
iReady Training Sessions
In case you missed the live virtual training or simply wanted to watch it again, we are providing the recorded iReady parent sessions on how to support your child on taking the Diagnostic Assessment.
Welcome Back, Patriots!
Welcome back to school families! We know this school year starts off a little bit differently, but we are committed to making it a successful year for all! We have a video for you and your students to watch to help prepare them for the new school year.
Meal Distribution for DUSD Students
Meal Distribution for the 2020-2021 school year begins on Wednesday, August 12. Please read through the information for our fall distribution as it differs from the spring/summer information.
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden