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See the video of Carver kids embracing FIRST Lego Robotics

We thank Marc Alan at Factory Underground for producing this wonderful video for the Carver community.

Check out their new Factory Underground TECH. This is a nationally accredited secondary institute for music and film technology, located in downtown Norwalk, CT. Their diverse curriculum includes courses in music recording, audio production, and sound engineering, as well as film/video production arts — all the STEAM subjects that Carver holds so dear!

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This video captures our youth discovering new worlds and capabilities through FIRST®, the international robotics community.

FIRST awarded Carver its largest financial award of $50,000 this past year.

Carver’s FIRST robotics program operates in nine Norwalk elementary schools and the Carver Community Center. 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.

Project-based, hands-on FIRST® programs introduce students to engineering and coding/programming in an inclusive, creative, and hopeful environment where students work collaboratively to solve a yearly robotics challenge. Boosted by a global support system of mentors, educators, volunteers, sponsors, and alumni, their PreK-12 programs are designed to inspire innovation and help young people build a better future.

Watch Carver kids in our video above be inspired!

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William is thriving at Rowayton Elementary School

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Kathy Msaad manages our After the Bell before and after-school program at Rowayton Elementary School. She shares this wonderful news about one of her 3rd-grade students, William.

William has been part of the After the Bell morning and afternoon program since kindergarten.

We asked him about his experience in the Carver program and he said, “I enjoy it because it gives me time to do my homework and socialize with my friends. My favorite part is it gives me something to do after school and I don’t get bored.”

William is an outstanding student and is always willing to kindly help his classmates.  He enjoys participating in all the activities such as First Lego League (robotics), tech time, and various other enrichment programs.

William shows consideration to all the students. When it comes to communicating with teachers, and his peers, he is very polite and respectful. 

I consider William a great role model for all our students.

Way to go, William!

Alana-Rose Bookal is an outstanding 3rd grade scholar at Classical Studies Magnet Academy

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Alana-Rose Bookal is a 3rd-grade scholar at Classical Studies Magnet Academy in Bridgeport where Carver provides after-school support. Alana’s 3rd-grade teacher, Georganne Stewart, who also manages our after-school program there provides this description of her wonderful student.

Alana is kind, respectful, and very helpful when interacting with her peers. Alana has incredible self-discipline and is very self-aware.

Alana has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about the things that interest her. She is a natural-born leader and is loved by her peers.

As a high-performing student of CSMA, the extended day program has become a second source of knowledge for Alana. She is a lover of science and a strong swimmer.

Alana has enjoyed attending The Discovery Museum STEM classes on astronomy and life science. Her most favorite class is scratch coding with Happy Code Club. The class she finds the most expressive is Mad Science, a “gross science” class, where she gets to conduct at-home experiments and learn about different forms of chemical reactions.

When she grows up, Alana wants to become a veterinarian. Alana has a cat named Twinkle, who she loves dearly and is always eager to share Twinkle’s latest mischievous doings.

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We are very proud of Alana and her dedication to the program. She engages with the instructors, asks questions, and is always sharing the new things she learns each day.

We can’t wait to see what else the future holds for our shining scholar.

COVID-19 Vaccinations at Carver on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 11am – 4pm.  

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Carver will again be partnering with the City of Norwalk to provide on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for Norwalk residents.

This event will take place in the Carver Community Center Gymnasium (7 Academy Street, Norwalk) this Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 11 am – 4 pm.  

Everyone will be asked to enter and exit from the exterior gym doors.

Walk-up; no appointment necessary; Moderna first dose; 18 and older; wear a mask. Contact us with any questions.

Dozens of vaccine providers across Connecticut are now offering walk-up appointments for COVID-19 shots beginning Tuesday. More than 50 sites will offer on-the-spot vaccinations. Previously, residents were required to book an appointment in advance.

For a list of providers offering walk-up shots, visit https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Walkup.

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We celebrate Earth Day today and prepare for Global Youth Service Day this weekend!

Today, as we celebrate Earth Day and prepare for this weekend’s Global Youth Service Day, we recognize the remarkable leadership of young people across the country who are giving their time, energy, and expertise to work toward a better planet.

Here is the White House proclamation on Earth Day.

EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 75,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.

Global Youth Service Day is the largest youth service and civic action event in the world and the only one that celebrates all youth ages 5-25. On April 23-25, the call is for everyone to engage all young people and adult champions to serve, advocate, join, celebrate, or build capacity.

Three days of live streaming right here on Youtube.