Carver After School Programming
All our after school programs are operating virtually. We are providing academic and enrichment programing for all our students who attend our programs at the Carver Community Center, After the Bell elementary schools, the 5th grade transition programs, Norwalk’s four middle and two high schools, Side By Side Charter School, and the Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport.
Here is a sample schedule outlining how our After the Bell staff at Kendall Elementary School is providing social emotional support, academic and enrichment programming to Carver’s after-school students.
Governor Lamont announces federal approval of $72.3 million in new SNAP food benefits for children in free and reduced-price school lunch program
Governor Lamont recently announced that the State of Connecticut received federal approval for its plan to provide $72.3 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to children eligible for the free and reduced-price meals program. Authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the new Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program is expected to bring food benefits to about 270,000 Connecticut children who are not able to receive meals at school.
The Department of Social Services (DSS) initially estimates that it will issue approximately $34 million to 70,000 SNAP-eligible households and $38.3 million to 80,000 non-SNAP-eligible households for school closures extending from March 17 through May 20. DSS partnered with the State Department of Education on the plan approved today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services.
'Minecraft' Partners With United Nations
Minecraft has teamed with the United Nations for a PSA campaign that aims to spread helpful information and health tips amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Over the next few weeks, Minecraft’s social media channels will be devoted to sharing crucial health advice derived from the World Health Organization’s safety recommendations. There will be three videos in the campaign that replay guidelines about practices such as hand washing and social distancing.
Earth Day's 50th anniversary goes digital amid coronavirus pandemic
April 22nd, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual celebration of the environmental movement. In 1970, according to EarthDay.org, about 20 million Americans cohered around the country to demand greater attention to the protection of the planet. Since then, activists and concerned citizens around the world have gathered each year to mark this day. By celebrating Earth Day today, you’re part of a community of over 1 billion people who take part in this movement every year.
Carver is a featured story in the May/June issue of Norwalk Magazine
Norwalk is more than a city of neighborhoods. Norwalk Magazine reveals Norwalk’s true character—from nightlife culture in SoNo and the charming boating town of of Rowayton, to art in Silvermine, the East Norwalk coastline, the gentrification of Wall Street, and the interesting personalities and organizations who make Norwalk thrive. Its premier issue appeared in November 2019.
Carver volunteer Jane Marrone honored by the Community Fund of Darien
The Community Fund of Darien celebrates community's spirit of volunteerism each year for individuals and projects that have made a significant difference in our community.
Carver volunteer Jane Marrone is being recognized as an Outstanding Senior Volunteer in the Fund’s 41st annual Volunteer Celebration.
Governor Lamont encourages residents to sign up for the state’s CTAlert notification system
Governor Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to sign up for CTAlert, the state’s emergency alert system, which provides text message notifications to users.
To subscribe, text the keyword COVIDCT to 888-777.
For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, including an FAQ and other guidance and resources, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus.
Individuals who have general questions that are not answered on the website can also call 2-1-1 for assistance. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance and TDD/TTY access. It intended to be used by individuals who are not experiencing symptoms but may have general questions related to COVID-19. Anyone experiencing symptoms is strongly urged to contact their medical provider.
Free Online Classes Led By Live Instructors For K - 12
Roland Omene founded Frog Tutoring, a private tutoring company based in New York City and is offering free live online courses for students in K-12 impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. In an interview with Essence, Omene says his business is down by 70% but he still wanted to “play a role as an education company to assist families whose kid’s education has been interrupted.”
State launches new “Talk It Out” hotline for families to relieve stress of caring for children during pandemic
Parents and caretakers in need of help with the stress and increased needs resulting from caring for their children during the COVID-19 crisis are invited to call the state’s new “Talk It Out” hotline to receive assistance.
An initiative of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, the hotline provides support from trained professionals who will listen and speak with those in need about their concerns and, if additional help is needed, refer them to responsive services.
Parents and caretakers are invited to call 1-833-258-5011 or visit www.talkitoutct.com. The “Talk It Out” hotline is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on weekends from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It has both English and Spanish capacity.