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Winter Break | Dec. 22–Jan. 5
Wishing our families a wonderful and safe holiday season.
Presenting to the School Board
On December 12, 2023, Carpenter Elementary School was invited to share its units of study in the IB programme with the Downey Unified School Board.
Eating Healthy Over the Holidays
Winter Break is upon us, and we’re wishing our Downey Unified family a wonderful holiday season, creating memories with your loved ones.
Gratitude Comes in a Variety of Forms
The month of November often reminds individuals of the importance of expressing gratitude for the blessings they have in their lives—which include blessings that could be in the form of people. While saying one is “thankful” for another person can touch one’s heart,...
Inside the Classroom: Who We Are
Our second-grade students wrapped up their first unit of study “Who We Are” by dressing up as the heroes they studied in class or researched outside of class.
Character Counts Week
October 15–21 is Character Counts Week, teaching students the 6 Pillars of Character and what it means to be individuals of honorable character and helping them live lives that truly exude how one should act and treat people, displaying kindness and respect to oneself...
Free Healthy ‘Boosts’ for Students Who Bring Lunch
Did you know that your child can grab free, healthy food from the cafeteria during lunchtime even if they brought food from home? Save some time and money by encouraging your child to take part in our Lunchbox Boost program. Students who bring their own...
4th Grade Gold Rush Day
Our fourth-grade students have been focusing on how human migration can lead to new opportunities. As a way to enhance that lesson, our fourth graders experienced a day in the life of an individual living through the California Gold Rush.
Calling all Artists! The Reflections Contest is Here
Calling all artists! Create your dance, film, literature, music, photographic, or visual arts piece addressing the 2023-2024 theme, "I am hopeful because..." The National PTA has a long-standing commitment to support arts education. The annual Reflections program has...
Hurricane Hillary: Important News
The District is working closely with our state and county partners as well as with our local first responders to diligently monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and into early next week. As we monitor the conditions, we remain prepared to make and...
Words of Wisdom
“Consider the rights of others before your own feelings, and the feelings of others before your own rights.“
– John Wooden









