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Show Your Voice by Entering the 2022-2023 Reflections Program
Unleash your child’s creativity by encouraging them to enter this year’s PTA Reflections program!
First Day of the 2022-23 School Year
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2022-23 school year! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 17th. Make sure to follow us and Downey Unified on social media to get the latest news and announcements....
Carpenter Elementary is now an IB World School
We are pleased to announce that Carpenter Elementary’s Global Language Academies of Downey (G.L.A.D.) is now officially an International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School, utilizing IB’s Primary Years Programme.
Parent Information for Enrollment/Registration
Welcome to another school year! We are looking forward to partnering with you and your student to ensure their continued success and safety at school.
Free Online Tutoring – Downey City Library’s *Brainfuse Help Now*
We are excited to share a free tutoring and educational resource available to all Downey Unified students and families through the Downey City Library.
LCAP Surveys: How Your Answers Help Your Student
Help us gather important information to further support our students. Take the survey today!
Ayúdanos a recopilar información importante para apoyar aún más a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Responda la encuesta hoy!
PTA Reflections Entry Ends Oct. 15
The deadline to enter this year’s national PTA Reflections program is just around the corner!
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...
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden