Welcome back to a new school year.  I am very happy to report that we are starting the 2007-2008 school year on a very positive note.  Carman-Buckner Elementary has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the third year in a row.  Congratulations to all staff, students, parents, and community partners who have helped us achieve this success.  We look forward to even greater achievements as we implement our education plan.

Last year was dedicated to building our capacity to deliver educational services that address both behavior and educational student needs in a three tier model.  This will allow us to provide interventions to those students that need them and to the intensity needed to make a difference.  We will have interventions available at all three tiers (levels) to address both educational and behavioral needs of students.  We will always consider both educational achievement and behavioral issues when assessing student progress.  It is our expectation that these practices will lead to significant improvement at Carman-Buckner Elementary.  I will keep you posted on our progress.    

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We need your support this year more than ever.  Our efforts to provide your child with an intervention may require your assistance.  Please do everything you can to respond to our requests for assistance.  An example of something you can help with may be to pick your child up from an after school program or drop him off early for tutoring.  All parents can help with the following:

- Insure that students have their uniforms and white shirts (should have a collar) and blue pants (jeans are acceptable).  Any shoes are acceptable, but no shoes with wheels of any type are allowed.

- Provide school supplies listed on the school supply list for your child's grade level.  These should be replenished as needed during the year. 

- Monitoring homework and the prescribed reading time for your child's grade level every day.  

- Be sure students arrive on time everyday.

- Participate in our PTO organization.  The PTO has been instrumental in helping the school in various ways.  We hope to see more of you participating this year.

Philosophy: Carman Buckner Elementary Schoool, an educational community, is an integral part of the south side of Waukegan. Our school embraces the rich ethnic traditions, customs, and values of this urban community. Parents, guardians, and children are considered unique individuals and are provided with a school learning community that fosters collaboration and building of partnerships for the advancement of student achievement and success.

Mission: Carmen Buckner Elementary School will provide an educational framework that promotes optimal human growth and development. The staff at Carman Buckner Elementary School will provide an environment conducive to teaching, learning, motivating self-discipline, respect, high morale, and the ability to compete in a global community.