Don Carter Elementary School

10/18/2026

This week, we’re celebrating the qualities that make
Carter Coyotes great!

🏆 RESPECT
❤️ CARING
🤝 RESPONSIBILITY
⭐ FAIRNESS
💪 TRUSTWORTHINESS
🌟 CITIZENSHIP

GOOD CHARACTER KEEPS US ON TRACK!

Let’s make choices that help us
RACE TOWARD EXCELLENCE! 🏁

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Our pumpkin patch is growing! Turn in your pumpkins by Oct. 23rd!

10/15/2026

4th and 5th grade are starting their X-ray hand projects!

10/08/2026

Students learned about author Jarrett Lerner who is visiting via Zoom later on in October. They listened to his chapter book, Mad Scientist Mom, which is on our Spring Book Festival list. Then learned how to draw like Jarrett or build.

10/08/2026

💻 We’re Hiring!

We are seeking an Innovative Paraprofessional to support our computer lab. Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills and experience working with students. Interested? Please email your résumé to [email protected] and complete the online application through the Lamar CISD Careers page.

📅 Résumés accepted through October 13, 2026.

Please share with anyone who may be a great fit! 💙

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who submitted a résumé for our Pre-K Paraprofessional position! 💙 We truly appreciate the interest and time everyone put into applying. We have received a wonderful response and are excited to begin the next steps in the hiring process.

At this time, we are no longer accepting résumés for this position. Thank you again to everyone who expressed interest in joining our school community! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for serving our students. 🐾

10/07/2026

Let's create a pumpkin patch! Flyers were sent home this week in Tuesday folders. If you would like to participate, all you have to do is decorate a pumpkin as your child's favorite storybook character! Send it in with the form below to the library!

10/07/2026

All students and staff are invited to wear RED tomorrow in recognition of National Dyslexia Day.

Join us as we show support for our dyslexic students and help raise awareness about dyslexia in our school community.

❤️ Wear red. Show your support. Spread awareness!