Carleton Elementary

09/01/2026

☀️🐾 **CARLETON COUGARS, STAY COOL! 🐾☀️**

Due to the heat, **Carleton Elementary School** will have an **Early Release at 11:40 AM** on:

📅 **Tuesday, September 1st**
📅 **Wednesday, September 2nd**

The **safety and well-being of our Cougars is our top priority!** 💙💛 We appreciate our families’ understanding and support as we take extra precautions during these hot days.

🌡️ **Stay Cool. Stay Safe. We Care.** 🐾

📍 **Carleton Elementary School**
11724 Casino Street, Detroit, MI

08/26/2026

🎉📚 WE’RE BACK, CARLETON! 📚🎉

The first day of school is HERE, and the excitement could be felt all throughout our halls! 💙✨

From the moment our students walked through the doors, our teachers were ready with big smiles, warm welcomes, high-fives, and hearts full of excitement to begin another incredible school year! 🥳👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

There is something truly special about that first-day feeling the fresh start, the new faces, the new friendships, and the endless possibilities that come with a brand-new year of learning! 🌟

Our teachers have been preparing, planning, decorating, and getting everything JUST right because they know one thing: every student deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and excited to learn! ❤️

Here’s to a school year filled with BIG dreams, BIG learning, BIG laughs, and BIG memories! 🎓✨

WELCOME BACK, CARLETON FAMILY! 🐾💙
Let’s make this the BEST year yet! 🚀🎉

08/26/2026

🐾💙💛 WE ARE CARLETON! AND WE ARE READY! 💛💙🐾

The smiles say it ALL! 😍 Our incredible Carleton Elementary teachers and staff are excited, energized, and READY to welcome our students to a brand-new school year! 🎉📚✏️

A new school year means NEW opportunities, NEW goals, NEW friendships, and NEW chances to grow! 🌟

To our amazing students: YOU MATTER. YOU CAN. YOU WILL. 💙
Never underestimate the power of your education. Every book you read, every problem you solve, every question you ask, and every challenge you overcome is helping build the person you are becoming. ✨

📖 Education opens doors.
💡 Learning builds confidence.
🚀 Knowledge creates opportunities.
🌎 Your education helps you shape your future.

Your Carleton family believes in YOU! We are here to encourage you, challenge you, celebrate you, and remind you that your possibilities are ENDLESS!

So DREAM BIG. 🌟
WORK HARD. 💪
BE KIND. ❤️
KEEP LEARNING. 📚
AND NEVER STOP BELIEVING IN YOURSELF! 🐾

LET'S MAKE THIS THE BEST SCHOOL YEAR YET! 🎉
💙💛 CARLETON ELEMENTARY WHERE EVERY STUDENT SHINES! 💛💙

07/28/2026

07/16/2026

Happy Friday Eve Carleton Families,

Carleton has a job opening for a Parent Outreach Coordinator. If you are interested, please contact the main office (313) 866-8322 and apply for the position online at www.detroitk12.org/about-dpscd/careers

05/28/2026

Attention Carleton Families,

The above note was sent home today with students. It provides all the details regarding end of year activities.

Our last day for the 25-26 school year is Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:40pm.

Report cards will be mailed home so please make sure we have the correct address for your student(s).

05/26/2026

🎉 Save the Date, Carleton Families! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Dr. Pitts, our new Principal, to the Carleton community! Join us for a warm and friendly Meet & Greet where families can stop by, say hello, and get to know the newest member of our leadership team.

✨ Swing in for a quick chat
✨ Share a smile and introduce your student
✨ Help us give Dr. Pitts an amazing Carleton welcome!

🗓️ May 28, 2026
⏰ 1:30pm
📍 Carleton Elementary Auditorium

Let’s show Dr. Pitts the Carleton pride we are known for! 💙🐾
We can’t wait to see you there!

05/15/2026

🌟📚 It’s almost here, Carleton Elementary! Testing week kicks off next week, and we’re ready to shine! 🌈✨ Let’s show our hard work and dedication. Remember, every effort counts!

📝 Prepare your pencils, get plenty of rest, and bring your positive attitude! Our teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can achieve greatness! 💪

Let’s do our best, Carleton! We believe in you! 🎉👏

05/13/2026

📐✨ Hands-On Learning in 2nd Grade! ✨📐

Today our 2nd graders turned STEM into something sweet as they constructed 3D cubes using toothpicks and marshmallows! Students explored corners (vertices), edges, and faces in the most creative and engaging way and of course enjoyed a tasty little treat afterward. 😄💙

The room was filled with concentration, teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of proud smiles as students watched their structures come to life.

Here are some fun facts & benefits of hands-on learning like today’s activity:
🔹 Boosts Understanding: When students build and touch objects, abstract concepts become real and easier to understand.
🔹 Improves Memory: Kids remember lessons longer when they physically interact with materials.
🔹 Encourages Creativity: Building with simple items sparks imagination and innovation.
🔹 Strengthens Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating toothpicks and marshmallows helps develop precision and coordination.
🔹 Builds Confidence: Completing a structure gives students a sense of accomplishment and pride.

These hands-on experiences make learning meaningful turning simple materials into powerful moments of growth. 🌟

Way to go, 2nd grade! Keep building, exploring, and discovering! 🧱💫