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Support Carver alumnus and former employee Tyler Walston in his Berlin Marathon run for kids!

Tyler Walston bringing bundles of joy to kids at the Carver Community Center!

Tyler Walston bringing bundles of joy to kids at the Carver Community Center!

Carver alumnus and former employee Tyler Walston is running in the Berlin 2021 Marathon for the benefit of a great youth-serving charity, Rising New York Road Runners.

Please join the Carver community in supporting Tyler’s big-hearted effort! Make your donation here by September 8th!

“In my 3rd marathon, I want to connect to something with a much deeper meaning.”

Tyler has a long history of accomplishment.

NYRR Team for Kids is lucky to have him running in the Berlin 2021 Marathon on September 26th to raise crucial funds for the benefit of kids in schools, after-school programs, and community centers around the country.

“I want to inspire the youth to get moving!

I am partnering with Team For Kids to raise funds for youth programs centered on recreational activity and health & wellness.

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I am passionate about this cause given the current child obesity rates and lack of physical activity across the board for our young people.

This directly impacts one’s quality of life and self-esteem, two things absolutely crucial to a young person in their development.

Follow me on this journey, as it will be one for the record books!

Together we can create change!

Berlin 2021, I'm on my way!”



Back to School: The ambition of hopeful beginnings and a successful school year ahead

As students return to school, our Kindergartners for the first time and our rising 6th and 9th graders transitioning to new schools and social environments, they will be met with the excitement that comes with the start of a new year, the prospect of meeting new friends, and the exciting and demanding world of learning that lies ahead.

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, family life for many has been upended by lockdowns, school closures, and remote work. For many families, this has meant spending a lot of time together at home navigating stressful and uncertain situations. Many children have become used to having their parents or caregiver by their side at all hours of the day. For some infants, it’s all they’ve known. 

What can parents do to help their children?

Get your kids on a structured daily routine that includes exercise, socialization, and a healthy amount of sleep. If you have any academic, social-emotional, or other concerns about your child, talk with the school in advance to see what resources are available to help.

More broadly, there are many ways parents can help children build resilience:

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  • Provide opportunities to build social connections with family, friends, and groups such as sports teams and clubs.

  • Encourage them to maintain physical and mental wellness with mindfulness and exercise.

  • Teach them to remain positive by not fixating on negative things and by learning from the past to make positive change in the future.

  • Help them develop a sense of purpose by setting goals and taking time to help others and themselves.

Here is much more information from the CDC about how to help prepare your child for school this year.

NASCAR launches STEM education partnership

NASCAR Kids and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) are launching a new science and STEM program for teachers across the United States.

Through NSTA.org, K-8 science teachers have free access to science lesson plans on aerodynamics, friction and motion, light, sound, and more. NASCAR and NSTA created the lesson plans.

“We are thrilled to partner with NSTA, a passionate community of science educators and professionals devoted to teaching and offering science resources to kids across the country,” said Pete Jung, chief marketing officer for NASCAR. “This collaboration provides NASCAR an incredible opportunity to make an impact in science education while introducing new generations to the sport.”

There will be 18 racing-themed lesson plans and a STEM at the Track resource guide on the NSTA’s website.

Online Town Hall meeting this evening to address questions about return to school conditions

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A town hall webinar will be streamed on the Norwalk Public Schools’ YouTube channel from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. this evening to answer questions regarding the start of the 2021-2022 school year under pandemic conditions at the city’s public schools. Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella will attempt to address the concerns of families.

Estrella will inform the community about the state’s requirement for masks in school and its direction that all schools return to in-person instruction.

The town hall webinar will be recorded and available on the school’s YouTube channel for later viewing. A live interpretation will also be available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

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Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Tuesday that face masks will be mandatory in Connecticut K-12 schools for at least the first month of the academic year.

The governor’s executive order expires on Sept. 30, but the mask mandate may likely be renewed.

St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church helps to prepare Carver students for the new school year

Here are some of the supplies displayed on our conference room table in the Carver Community Center

Here are some of the supplies displayed on our conference room table in the Carver Community Center

St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church (on the left at the corner of East Rocks Road and Half Mile Road in Norwalk) is a wonderful faith community that includes Carver kids in their giving.

They delivered a huge gift of school supplies today in preparation for the new school year.

Rooted in the Gospel and Catholic social tradition, the St. Jerome Social Concerns Committee strives to create educational and service opportunities in concert with community agencies like Carver to achieve a more just and humane world.

We are grateful to the Committee Co-chairs Barbara Bagnato and Rebecca Sweeney, the many Committee Members, and the entire St. Jerome community for thinking of and caring for Carver's kids and families. THANK YOU!

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