Check out this month's Health & Wellness newsletter! ❤️🤍🖤 #BuildingStrongerTogether

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about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Alt text: Step Up & BWell Carrollton March Newsletter 2026 graphic with green shamrocks on a light background. The red and black Step Up & BWell Carrollton logo with a red sneaker appears at the top left. The main headline reads “National Nutrition Month: Fuel Your Body.” The newsletter encourages balanced eating habits such as adding fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grains, and replacing sugary snacks with protein-rich foods to help students stay energized and focused during the school day. A section titled “Snack Smart, Stay Hydrated” encourages carrying a water bottle and choosing healthy snacks like nuts, yogurt, or fruit to avoid sugar crashes. A highlighted message reads, “Healthy habits start with small steps.” Another section titled “Sleep Awareness” explains that phone use before bed can disrupt sleep because screens emit blue light that delays melatonin, which can cause people to fall asleep later, sleep more lightly, and wake up feeling groggy. A blue “sleep” symbol graphic appears beside the sleep section.
Step Up & BWell Carrollton March Newsletter graphic with green shamrocks on a light background. The left section titled “Spring Forward – Time Change Reminder” reminds readers that daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10. It explains that losing an hour of sleep can affect focus, mood, athletic performance, and immune health. Tips for adjusting include going to bed 15–20 minutes earlier, getting morning sunlight, and powering down devices at least 30 minutes before bed. Suggested bedtime activities include preparing for the next day, stretching or taking a warm shower, reading or journaling, and placing your phone across the room. The upper right section titled “Wellness Challenge: Sleep & Hydration” encourages readers to drink at least eight cups of water daily and aim for eight or more hours of sleep each night. It suggests tracking improvements in focus, mood, and energy. A circular graphic labeled “Healthy Lifestyle” highlights four connected habits: sleep, exercise, hydration, and nutrition. The lower right section titled “Community Events” lists: • March 4 – Crafty Kids Hour at Zauel Memorial Library from 6:30–7:30 pm • Talk Today, Hope Tomorrow (Mental Health Awareness Night with Saginaw Spirit) from 5:30–10 pm At the bottom left, a “Your HRA” contact box features Talia Dunn with the email tdunnhrs@gocavs.com and phone number 989-702-5043, alongside a small cartoon figure waving and saying “Hello.”
🎶 For more than 40 years, March has been recognized by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) as Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)—a time when schools and communities across the nation celebrate the power and importance of music education.

MIOSM shines a spotlight on why music matters for all students and reminds us that schools are where every child should have access to music. It’s also a special opportunity to celebrate our Cavalier musicians and vocalists, our music teachers, and to highlight the many ways music supports learning, creativity, and connection at every age.

Learn more at https://nafme.org/advocacy/music-in-our-schools-month/ 🎵❤️🖤🤍
#MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #MIOSM #BuildingStrongerTogether #TheCavalierDifference
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
White graphic with bold red text reading “Music in Our Schools Month.” Black-and-red illustrations of musical instruments—including guitars, keyboard, drum, tambourine, and trumpet—appear along a curved music staff with red notes. The Carrollton Cavaliers logo is shown at the bottom.
Today, Carrollton educators participated in Strategic Computer Science for All Resources and Implementation Planning with Cheryl Wilson from the Michigan Department of Education along with Mark Lyons from Saginaw ISD. ❤️🖤🤍 #BuildingStrongerTogether #TheCavalierDifference
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Ten adults stand together in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop displaying the Saginaw ISD logo and the text “#SaginawISD @SaginawISD.” The group is arranged in a single row, smiling at the camera in a conference or meeting room setting. They are dressed in casual-to-business-casual clothing including sweaters, jeans, a red Omni High School hoodie, a red polo shirt, and a white button-down shirt. The neutral-colored wall and carpeted floor suggest an indoor professional event or training session.
📚🚐 The Bookmobile is rolling into Carrollton! 🌸✨

The Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile will be at Carrollton Middle School’s Cavs Cave on March 12 from 4–7:30pm, and everyone is invited!

Come by to:
📖 Sign up for a library card
📚 Check out or return PLOS books
🎨 Enjoy crafts and games
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Have some fun with the whole family

This event is open to the community, so bring your kids, your neighbors, and your love of reading—we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🤍🖤#Bookmobile #PublicLibrariesOfSaginaw #BuildingStrongerTogether #theCavalierdifference
about 2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Colorful flyer with bright floral illustrations around the edges promoting the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile. Text reads: “Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile. March 12, 4–7:30pm. Carrollton Middle School Cavs Cave. Open to the community!” Bullet points say: “Sign up for a library card,” “Check out and return PLOS books,” and “Enjoy crafts and games.” Additional text reads: “Bring the whole family — we hope to see you there!” Contact information: “Questions? Contact lbryce@gocavs.net or call 989-399-8879.” The Carrollton Cavaliers logo appears at the top, and an image of the Saginaw Bookmobile van appears near the bottom.
🔗 Need support?
We’ve put together a list of local food resources and community programs to help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJI0I0obJysOXjtp9KRi1N8hmXy9Xo1QnttSnHPsJOM/edit?usp=sharing
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your school. We’re here for you, Cavaliers! ❤️🤍🖤#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Changes to SNAP benefits may affect some households in our community. We’re here to help. ❤️ 🍽️ Free hot meals after school Starting Nov. 3, 2025, students of Carrollton Public Schools can receive a free, nutritious meal after school at: JB Griffin ECC Carrollton Middle School Carrollton High School Omni High School (Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria.) 🔗 Need support? We’ve put together a list of local food resources and community programs to help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJI0I0obJysOXjtp9KRi1N8hmXy9Xo1QnttSnHPsJOM/edit?usp=sharing If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your school. We’re here for you, Cavaliers! ❤️🤍🖤#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride Alt Text: A flyer with a faint background of fresh foods like fruits and vegetables. At the top center is the Carrollton Cavaliers logo, featuring the face of a Cavalier in black and red inside a white circle. Below the logo, large bold red text reads “Food Resources.” At the bottom center of the flyer is a QR code for accessing food resource information. A hand-drawn black border surrounds the design.
🎨 Youth Art Month is a celebration of the visual arts and the powerful impact art education has on students in grades K–12. Strong art programs in schools are important because through visual arts experiences, students build skills that reach far beyond the classroom, including:

- Problem-solving
- Creativity
- Observation
- Communication

Join us in celebrating the creativity, talent, and imagination of our Cavalier artists! Learn more about Youth Art Month at https://www.arteducators.org/10-youth-art-month-yam/ ❤️🖤🤍 #YouthArtMonth #BuildingStrongerTogether #TheCavalierDifference
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Colorful graphic celebrating Youth Arts Month. The background features bright watercolor paint splashes in pink, orange, blue, and teal. At the top is the Carrollton Cavaliers logo. Large multicolored text reads “Youth Arts Month,” with a red banner below that says “March 2026.”
🌸📚 Join Us for Connection, Conversation, and Community! ❤️🤍🖤

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 12, from 4–7:30pm for Parent-Teacher Conferences + the Cavalier Family Forum—with a special visit from the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile! 🚐

Here’s how the evening flows:
👩‍🏫 Meet with your student’s teachers
📖 Stop by the Bookmobile in the Cavs Cave
🍽️ “Drop in” to the CMS cafeteria for the Cavalier Family Forum
🛡️ Enjoy good food and great conversation as we talk about Safety

Bring the whole family and join us for a relaxed, come-and-go evening focused on connection and community. We hope to see you there!

❤️🤍🖤#BuildingStrongerTogether #theCavalierdifference #FamilyForum #ParentTeacherConferences #PLOSBookmobile
about 2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Bright, colorful flyer with floral illustrations around the border promoting “Parent Teacher Conferences & Cavalier Family Forum + PLOS Bookmobile.” The Carrollton Cavaliers logo appears at the top. Text reads: “Forum Topic: Safety. March 12, 4–7:30pm.” Additional text explains: “Check in with your student’s teachers, check out the Bookmobile in the Cavs Cave, then ‘drop in’ to the CMS cafeteria for the Cavalier Family Forum—good food and great conversation about Safety!” Near the bottom, text reads: “We hope to see you there!” Contact information is listed as: “Questions? Contact lbryce@gocavs.net or call 989-399-8879.” An image of the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile van appears at the bottom.
📚🚐 The Bookmobile is rolling into Carrollton! 🌸✨

The Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile will be at Carrollton Middle School’s Cavs Cave on March 12 from 4–7:30pm, and everyone is invited!

Come by to:
📖 Sign up for a library card
📚 Check out or return PLOS books
🎨 Enjoy crafts and games
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Have some fun with the whole family

This event is open to the community, so bring your kids, your neighbors, and your love of reading—we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🤍🖤#Bookmobile #PublicLibrariesOfSaginaw #BuildingStrongerTogether #theCavalierdifference
about 2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Colorful flyer with bright floral illustrations around the edges promoting the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile. Text reads: “Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile. March 12, 4–7:30pm. Carrollton Middle School Cavs Cave. Open to the community!” Bullet points say: “Sign up for a library card,” “Check out and return PLOS books,” and “Enjoy crafts and games.” Additional text reads: “Bring the whole family — we hope to see you there!” Contact information: “Questions? Contact lbryce@gocavs.net or call 989-399-8879.” The Carrollton Cavaliers logo appears at the top, and an image of the Saginaw Bookmobile van appears near the bottom.
During the month of March, Carrollton Public Schools celebrates Women’s History Month! This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”, celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to environmental concerns, financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Learn more at https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/ ❤️🤍🖤 #WomensHistory #TheCavalierDifference #BuildingStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Illustrated graphic celebrating Women’s History Month. The top portion shows a diverse group of women with different skin tones, hairstyles, and expressions. Below, on a pink background, large white text reads “Celebrating Women’s History Month.” The Carrollton Cavaliers logo appears at the bottom.
During School Social Workers Week, we celebrate and recognize our AMAZING social workers for the outstanding work they do each day with our Cavaliers. Their dedication and commitment to our students, their families, and our school district, exemplifies #TheCavalierDifference! ❤️🤍🖤 #BuildingStrongerTogether
about 2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Burgandy background graphic with chalk-style accents. At the top is the red “Carrollton Public Schools” logo. A white hand-drawn heart appears in the center. Large red text reads “thank you,” with white script below that says “to our school social workers!”
🌸📚 Join Us for Connection, Conversation, and Community! ❤️🤍🖤

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 12, from 4–7:30pm for Parent-Teacher Conferences + the Cavalier Family Forum—with a special visit from the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile! 🚐

Here’s how the evening flows:
👩‍🏫 Meet with your student’s teachers
📖 Stop by the Bookmobile in the Cavs Cave
🍽️ “Drop in” to the CMS cafeteria for the Cavalier Family Forum
🛡️ Enjoy good food and great conversation as we talk about Safety

Bring the whole family and join us for a relaxed, come-and-go evening focused on connection and community. We hope to see you there!

❤️🤍🖤#BuildingStrongerTogether #theCavalierdifference #FamilyForum #ParentTeacherConferences #PLOSBookmobile
about 2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Bright, colorful flyer with floral illustrations around the border promoting “Parent Teacher Conferences & Cavalier Family Forum + PLOS Bookmobile.” The Carrollton Cavaliers logo appears at the top. Text reads: “Forum Topic: Safety. March 12, 4–7:30pm.” Additional text explains: “Check in with your student’s teachers, check out the Bookmobile in the Cavs Cave, then ‘drop in’ to the CMS cafeteria for the Cavalier Family Forum—good food and great conversation about Safety!” Near the bottom, text reads: “We hope to see you there!” Contact information is listed as: “Questions? Contact lbryce@gocavs.net or call 989-399-8879.” An image of the Public Libraries of Saginaw Bookmobile van appears at the bottom.
🎓 Are you a proud Carrollton alum? We want to hear from you!

"It started here in Carrollton..." is a special feature in our Community Connection newsletter that highlights the amazing journeys of our alumni. All you need is a photo and a short write-up (200–250 words) about your time at Carrollton and what you’ve been up to since graduation!

Email your story to Lindsay Bryce at lbryce@gocavs.net or fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/tAtv41Eu4gj251sF8

Let’s celebrate where it all began! ❤️🤍🖤 #theCavalierdifference #CarrolltonAlumni
2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
A flyer titled “It Started in Carrollton…” from Carrollton Public Schools featuring the Carrollton Cavaliers logo at the top. The flyer invites alumni to be featured in the Community Connection newsletter. It asks for a photo and a short write-up (200–250 words) about their time at Carrollton Schools and what they’ve done since graduation. Alumni can also nominate others to be celebrated. Instructions are given to email Lindsay Bryce at lbryce@gocavs.net or use the QR code provided at the bottom of the flyer to submit information. The text is primarily in black, with headings and key details in red.
Some important dates in March for the Cavalier community! Find more upcoming important dates at www.carrolltonpublicschools.org ❤️🤍🖤 #theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Graphic titled “Important Dates” for March 2026. A calendar icon with a shamrock and the words “March 2026” appears on the left. Listed dates include: March 8 – Daylight Savings Time begins; March 12 – Parent Teacher Conferences from 4–7:30 p.m., Cavalier Family Forum drop-in on the topic of Safety at the CMS cafeteria from 4–7:30 p.m., and PLOS Bookmobile at Cavs Cave from 4–7:30 p.m.; March 16 – Board of Education meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS Library; March 19 and 20 – CHS Theater performance “The Real Story of Alice in Wonderland” at 6 p.m.; March 30 through April 6 – Spring Break, no school. The Carrollton Cavalier logo and the website www.carrolltonpublicschools.org appear at the bottom.
🔗 Need support?
We’ve put together a list of local food resources and community programs to help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJI0I0obJysOXjtp9KRi1N8hmXy9Xo1QnttSnHPsJOM/edit?usp=sharing
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your school. We’re here for you, Cavaliers! ❤️🤍🖤#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Changes to SNAP benefits may affect some households in our community. We’re here to help. ❤️ 🍽️ Free hot meals after school Starting Nov. 3, 2025, students of Carrollton Public Schools can receive a free, nutritious meal after school at: JB Griffin ECC Carrollton Middle School Carrollton High School Omni High School (Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria.) 🔗 Need support? We’ve put together a list of local food resources and community programs to help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sJI0I0obJysOXjtp9KRi1N8hmXy9Xo1QnttSnHPsJOM/edit?usp=sharing If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your school. We’re here for you, Cavaliers! ❤️🤍🖤#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride Alt Text: A flyer with a faint background of fresh foods like fruits and vegetables. At the top center is the Carrollton Cavaliers logo, featuring the face of a Cavalier in black and red inside a white circle. Below the logo, large bold red text reads “Food Resources.” At the bottom center of the flyer is a QR code for accessing food resource information. A hand-drawn black border surrounds the design.
🧸📚✨ Little Cavaliers Start Here! ✨📚🧸

Enrollment is now open for Preschool at Carrollton for the 2026–2027 school year! If you have a 3- or 4-year-old ready to learn, play, and grow, we’d love to welcome them to our Cavalier family.

Program options include:
🔴 GSRP / Pre-K for All – FREE for eligible 4-year-olds
Complete the GSRP application at https://www.miearlychildhood.org/

🔴 3-Year-Old Tuition Preschool (must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2026)
Fill out the interest for at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmFz2Wf5lY8MUpJdDgwyhPSUiVqLcGSh3ee31mrXyfL4VG6w/viewform

Our preschool classrooms are full of hands-on learning, caring staff, and plenty of fun—because big futures start with strong beginnings!

Visit www.choosecarrollton.org or call 989-754-0381 to learn more.

Enroll now and take the first step in your child’s learning journey! ❤️🤍🖤#CarrolltonPreschool #LittleCavs #BuildingStrongerTogether #TheCavalierDifference
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Flyer for Carrollton Preschool enrollment for the 2026–2027 academic year. The left side shows four photos of preschool children learning and playing, including sensory activities, reading together, building with blocks, and playing on a playground swing. The right side features a red panel with white text reading “Carrollton Preschool 2026–2027 Academic Year” and the Cavalier logo. Below, a gray banner reads “Follow the steps below to start the registration process.” Two red boxes explain enrollment options: GSRP/Pre-K for All (free 4-year-old program) with a QR code and website, and 3-year-old tuition (must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2026) with an interest form QR code. A black “Enroll Now” graphic appears near the bottom, along with the Great Start Readiness Program logo, cartoon preschool characters, a phone number, and the website choosecarrollton.org.
🌟 Encourage Participation 🌟
Engaged students attend school more consistently. Encourage your child to ask questions, join activities, and explore new interests!

Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.❤️🤍🖤 #AttendanceMatters #theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether
2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
Four young students sit at a table painting and drawing in a classroom, smiling and engaged in their work. Text on the graphic reads, “Consistency creates confidence.” Additional text says, “When students attend school regularly, they experience small successes every day. Those successes add up, helping them feel capable, confident, and motivated to keep learning.” Logos for Carrollton Public Schools “Strive for Fewer Than 5,” MiLEAP, and MiFamily Engagement Centers appear, along with the website fewerthan5.com.
Navigating the road to preschool or kindergarten? We’re here to help!

Join us for the Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our wonderful staff, explore daily routines, and see exactly what your child’s school journey will look like in the Fall.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building

Ready to join the fun? Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to RSVP! We can’t wait to meet our future Cavaliers families!

RSVP Link- https://forms.gle/Jq87p6Uv59TQuugt6

#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Flyer for Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night. The flyer features photos of young children working together with learning materials and writing activities in an early childhood classroom. Text reads: “Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night.” It invites families to an information night to help navigate the road to preschool or kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, meet staff, explore daily routines, and learn what to expect as children begin their school journey. Event details: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., at J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building, 3211 Carla Dr. A Carrollton Public Schools logo and a QR code are included with text prompting viewers to use the QR code to RSVP.
This week, we proudly celebrate National Public Schools Week and the incredible educators who show up for students every single day.

Thank you to our teachers, staff, and school leaders for their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students. Our public schools are so much more than places of learning—they are spaces where community is built, support is shared, and students are inspired to grow into their very best selves.

As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminds us, educators have the power to positively influence, impact, and inspire—today and every day. ❤️🤍🖤 #PublicSchoolProud #NationalPublicSchoolsWeek #BuildingStrongerTogether #theCavalierdifference
2 months ago, CPS Family & Community Engagement
A chalkboard-style graphic celebrating National Public Schools Week. At the top is the Carrollton Cavaliers logo. Large text reads “National Public Schools Week,” with the dates “February 23–27, 2026” highlighted in a red oval. The background features chalk-style school doodles, including pencils, an apple, a backpack, and science symbols. At the bottom is a quote that reads, “The function of education is to teach one to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Navigating the road to preschool or kindergarten? We’re here to help!

Join us for the Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our wonderful staff, explore daily routines, and see exactly what your child’s school journey will look like in the Fall.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building

Ready to join the fun? Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to RSVP! We can’t wait to meet our future Cavaliers families!

RSVP Link- https://forms.gle/Jq87p6Uv59TQuugt6

#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Flyer for Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night. The flyer features photos of young children working together with learning materials and writing activities in an early childhood classroom. Text reads: “Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night.” It invites families to an information night to help navigate the road to preschool or kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, meet staff, explore daily routines, and learn what to expect as children begin their school journey. Event details: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., at J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building, 3211 Carla Dr. A Carrollton Public Schools logo and a QR code are included with text prompting viewers to use the QR code to RSVP.
Navigating the road to preschool or kindergarten? We’re here to help!

Join us for the Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a great opportunity to meet some of our wonderful staff, explore daily routines, and see exactly what your child’s school journey will look like in the Fall.

When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building

Ready to join the fun? Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to RSVP! We can’t wait to meet our future Cavaliers families!

RSVP Link- https://forms.gle/Jq87p6Uv59TQuugt6

#theCavalierdifference #BuildingStrongerTogether #CavalierPride
2 months ago, Lindsay Bryce
Flyer for Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night. The flyer features photos of young children working together with learning materials and writing activities in an early childhood classroom. Text reads: “Carrollton Learning Centers Information Night.” It invites families to an information night to help navigate the road to preschool or kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, meet staff, explore daily routines, and learn what to expect as children begin their school journey. Event details: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m., at J.B. Griffin Early Childhood Building, 3211 Carla Dr. A Carrollton Public Schools logo and a QR code are included with text prompting viewers to use the QR code to RSVP.