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Photos of our FIRST robotics program students at work!

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FIRST®, an international robotics community, awarded twelve grants this year to address inequities in access to science and technology. Carver was one of three grantees to receive the largest financial award of $50,000.

Carver’s FIRST robotics program operate in nine Norwalk elementary schools and the Carver Community Center during the 2020-2021 school year. There are six to eight third and fourth graders per team. Certified teachers and volunteer mentors assist each team. Carver after-school students have participated in FIRST Lego League competitions for many years.

The grant is made possible as part of the FIRST® Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiative, sponsored by The 3M Company, Apple, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bosch, Caterpillar, Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions, Dow, Polaris Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated®, Raytheon Technologies, The Walt Disney Company, individuals, and anonymous donors.

Kendall elementary students discuss social justice after the January 6th crisis at the Capitol

In the most recent episode of Kendall student-led KIDZ TALK! @ KENDALL, students discuss what social justice means to them. School Social Worker Mr. Jules Douge formed a social justice group, which has provided a safe space for students to share their thoughts, and most importantly, feelings, on the events that transpired at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

KIDZ TALK! @ KENDALL is a talk show created by Randall Austin, instructional coach for digital learning, Our KT!@K squad consists of students ranging from grades 3-5, all from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

To view the latest episode, click here. Please note, topics discussed in this episode are based around what transpired in the Capitol on January 6. This episode is recommended for students in grades 4 and up. Parents should review content prior to sharing with their children.

Statement from Norwalk Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Estrella on US Capital events yesterday

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Yesterday’s unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., was deeply troubling. When a protest turns from peace to violence, it damages the democratic values we hold dear in this country.  Along with the rest of the nation, our children were watching.  

Public education is one of the bedrock foundations of our democracy. National and global events always present teachable moments for our schools. As they do with any major historical event, our professional educators will provide safe spaces for students to have appropriate conversations and process yesterday’s events. District instructional specialists are available to help guide approaches on these difficult topics, especially for our social studies, civics and history classes. 

While yesterday’s insurrection was a major historical and news event, it is also an emotional one for both adults and children. At a time when COVID has already added stress to so many, events like this can be overwhelming. With that in mind, we have activated our district and school counselors to provide additional supports where needed. We encourage any families who have concerns about their child’s mental or physical health to reach out to their school principal, school social worker or school counselor.  

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Declaración de la Junta de Educación de Norwalk y Dra. Alexandra Estrella, Superintendente

La insurrección sin precedentes de ayer en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos en Washington, D.C., fue profundamente preocupante. Cuando una protesta pasa de la paz a la violencia, daña los valores democráticos que apreciamos en este país. Junto con el resto de la nación, nuestros niños también estaban mirando.

La educación pública es uno de los cimientos fundamentales de nuestra democracia. Los eventos nacionales y globales siempre presentan momentos de enseñanza para nuestras escuelas. Como de costumbre con cualquier acontecimiento histórico importante, nuestros educadores profesionales proporcionarán espacios seguros para que los estudiantes tengan conversaciones apropiadas y procesen los eventos de ayer. Especialistas en instrucción del distrito están disponibles para ayudar a orientar los enfoques sobre estos temas difíciles, especialmente para nuestras clases de estudios sociales, cívica e historia.

Aunque la insurrección de ayer fue un importante acontecimiento histórico y noticioso, también es emotivo tanto para los adultos como para los niños. En un momento en que el COVID ya ha añadido tensión a tantos, eventos como este puede ser abrumador. Con eso en mente, hemos activado a nuestros consejeros escolares y del distrito para que brinden apoyo adicional cuando sea necesario. Alentamos a las familias que tengan preocupaciones sobre la salud física o mental de sus hijos que se comuniquen con el director de su escuela, el trabajador social de su escuela o su consejero escolar.  

This Thursday go on a virtual trip to the International Space Station!

After school programs and youth across the country are invited to go on a virtual trip to the International Space Station to see and hear Expedition 64 astronauts Kate Rubins and Shannon Walker answer questions from youth. 

There are two opportunities to participate.

Between 12:20 and 12:40 p.m. ET on Jan 7, the astronauts will answer prerecorded questions from aboard the International Space Station. At a special after school-hours event, NASA will host a Watch Party at 5 p.m. ET to view the astronaut Q&A from earlier in the day and have scientists and engineers on hand to answer questions from students live!