2014-2015 Announcements

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August 2014

8 years ago

September 11, 2014

MidTerms will go home on Friday, September 12th.  Be on the lookout for these to come home in your child's backpack.

Yearbook orders are due in by Friday, September 26th.  The yearbooks are $12 this year.  Please fill out your envelope and turn in your order to the school office.

Don't forget the Apple Festival Kiddie Parade is tomorrow, Friday, September 12th.  This is also a 2:30 dismissal.  If your child is scheduled to walk in the parade, please meet on 18th street near the Dairy Queen at 3:15pm.  Judging will be at 3:30pm.  Please ensure that your child has arrangements to be picked up.  Each child must be signed out at the end of the parade.

We also wanted to let you know that we do have last year's yearbooks for sale (2013-2014), they are just $10.  If you would like to pick one of these up, just stop by the school office.

Dates to Remember:

September 12--2:30 Dismissal for Kiddie Parade
                            Midterms go home
September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Pictures
October 17--End of First Quarter
October 24--Report Cards go Home




September 8, 2014

Parents!  Just a reminder that we will dismiss at 2:30pm on Friday, September 12th due to the Apple Festival Kiddie Parade.  If you are planning to walk in the parade you should have turned your permission slip in last Friday.  Please ensure that you are at the beginning location by 3:30pm and are able to pick up your child at the ending location at the conclusion of the parade.  Thanks so much for your cooperation in this matter!  Let's make Carruthers School shine bright!

If you ordered an Apple Festival shirt they should arrive at Carruthers later this week.  As soon as we get the shirts we will get them sorted and sent home with your child.

Dates to Remember:

September 12--2:30 pm dismissal
                             Mid Terms go Home
September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October--10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Pictures
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 24--1st Quarter Grade Cards Go Home



August 20, 2014

Various teachers have Red Devil discount cards for sale, they are $20.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these cards please contact the school for more information.

Be on the lookout for information to come home about the upcoming Apple Festival float meetings.  Carruthers PTO will be sending information home about this event. 

The Carruthers PTO held a meeting regarding the Apple Festival float last night, Tuesday at 5pm.  Lots of great ideas were passed around and we can't wait to see how the float turns out this year.  Also, order forms for shirts will be sent home soon for those of you who would like to order an Apple Festival shirt for this year. 

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming Open House.  Carruthers Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 26th from 5:30-7:30.  This will be a great time for you to meet your child(rens) teacher, see the school and visit the classrooms.  Your child's teacher will also be reviewing the students AimsWeb tests with you.  We hope to see you there.

Dates to Remember:

August 26--Open House 5:30-7:30/Mark your calendars today!
August 29--Noon Dismissal
September 1--NO SCHOOL/LABOR DAY
September 5--Picture Day
September 12--2:30 Dismissal due to the Apple Festival Kiddie Parade
                            Midterms go home
September 18--Parent/Teacher Conference
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teachers Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/Columbus Day
October 15--Make up Pictures
October 17--End of 1st Quarter

Dates to Remember:

August


August 19, 2014

Various teachers have Red Devil discount cards for sale, they are $20.  If you are interested in purchasing one of these cards please contact the school for more information.

Be on the lookout for information to come home about the upcoming Apple Festival float meetings.  Carruthers PTO will be sending information home about this event.

Dates to Remember:

August 26--Open House 5:30-7:30
August 29--Noon Dismissal
September 1--NO SCHOOL/LABOR DAY
September 5--Picture Day
September 12--2:30 Dismissal due to Apple Festival Kiddie Parade
                             Midterms go home
September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/COLUMBUS DAY
October 15--Make Up Pictures
October 17--End of 1st Quarter



August 18, 2014

Various teachers have Red Devil discount cards for sale, they are $20.  If you would like to purchase one of these please contact the school for more information.

Dates to Remember:
August 26--Open House 5:30-7:30
August 29--Noon Dismissal
September 1--NO SCHOOL/LABOR DAY
September 5--Picture Day
September 12--2:30 Dismissal/Mid-terms go home
September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 10--NO SCHOOL
October 13--NO SCHOOL
October 15--Make Up Pictures
October 17--End of First Quarter


September 2014

8 years ago

September 30, 2014


MURPHY PRIDE FANS!!!  On Saturday, October 4th, SIU will be playing South Dakota at SIU.  Murphysboro Football players, fans and families have the opportunity to tailgate at this game and enjoy some fun, food and good times.  The tickets are available to purchase at First Bank & Trust Bank, and Old National Bank.  The prices are $16 for adults and $10 for students.  Please get your tickets today!!!  The tailgate will begin at 3pm and continue until 6pm, and will be located right off of Douglas Drive, across from the engineering building!  Just look for the Crimson and Corn!!! The SIU game will begin immediately following.  The MHS Football Players will be in uniform to show support for the community as well.  Please come out and support our community, and local football teams!

On Wednesday, October 8th the Paragon Fundraiser Delivery will be a Carruthers.  Please make arrangements to pick up your items in a timely manner on that day.  Also, the money that will be collected for the fundraiser should be turned in by Tuesday, October 21st.  Please mark your calendars for these two important events.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year is Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  Get your order form in today!!!

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com


Dates to Remember:

October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 8--Paragon Fundraiser will be delivered
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break



September 22, 2014


MURPHY PRIDE FANS!!!  On Saturday, October 4th, SIU will be playing South Dakota at SIU.  Murphysboro Football players, fans and families have the opportunity to tailgate at this game and enjoy some fun, food and good times.  The tickets are available to purchase at First Bank & Trust Bank, and Old National Bank.  The prices are $16 for adults and $10 for students.  Please get your tickets today!!!  The tailgate will begin at 3pm and continue until 6pm, and will be located right off of Douglas Drive, across from the engineering building!  Just look for the Crimson and Corn!!! The SIU game will begin immediately following.  The MHS Football Players will be in uniform to show support for the community as well.  Please come out and support our community, and local football teams!

Punt, Pass and Kick will be held on Thursday, September 25th @ 9am at Carruthers School.

Calling all Stargazers!!!       The public is invited to join The Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park in Murphysboro for a public observation on Friday, September 19, 2014.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year is Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  Get your order form in today!!!

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com


Dates to Remember:

September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break



September 18, 2014


Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight starting at 4pm.  Please check your time for your conference and we will see you tonight.

MURPHY PRIDE FANS!!!  On Saturday, October 4th, SIU will be playing South Dakota at SIU.  Murphysboro Football players, fans and families have the opportunity to tailgate at this game and enjoy some fun, food and good times.  The tickets are available to purchase at First Bank & Trust Bank, and Old National Bank.  The prices are $16 for adults and $10 for students.  Please get your tickets today!!!  The tailgate will begin at 3pm and continue until 6pm, and will be located right off of Douglas Drive, across from the engineering building!  Just look for the Crimson and Corn!!! The SIU game will begin immediately following.  The MHS Football Players will be in uniform to show support for the community as well.  Please come out and support our community, and local football teams!

Punt, Pass and Kick will be held on Thursday, September 25th @ 9am at Carruthers School.

Calling all Stargazers!!!       The public is invited to join The Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park in Murphysboro for a public observation on Friday, September 19, 2014.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year is Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  Get your order form in today!!!

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Congratulations to Carruthers School for scoring well in the parades over the weekend with such a great float!  We wanted to give a shout out to all of the student/family participation we had walking in the parades this weekend as well....and a HUGE thank you to all who helped to get the float ready to roll down main street!   Thanks all around, to everyone who contributed!

Dates to Remember:

September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween



September 16.2014

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, September 18th.  If you have not made your appointment with your child's teacher please give the office a call and we will get you scheduled.

Punt, Pass and Kick will be held on Thursday, September 25th @ 9am at Carruthers School.

Calling all Stargazers!!!       The public is invited to join The Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois at Riverside Park in Murphysboro for a public observation on Friday, September 19, 2014.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year is Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  Get your order form in today!!!

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Congratulations to Carruthers School for scoring well in the parades over the weekend with such a great float!  We wanted to give a shout out to all of the student/family participation we had walking in the parades this weekend as well....and a HUGE thank you to all who helped to get the float ready to roll down main street!   Thanks all around, to everyone who contributed!

Dates to Remember:

September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween



September 15, 2014

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, September 18th.  If you have not made your appointment with your child's teacher please give the office a call and we will get you scheduled.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year is Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  Get your order form in today!!!

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Congratulations to Carruthers School for scoring well in the parades over the weekend with such a great float!  We wanted to give a shout out to all of the student/family participation we had walking in the parades this weekend as well....and a HUGE thank you to all who helped to get the float ready to roll down main street!   Thanks all around, to everyone who contributed!

Dates to Remember:

September 18--Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 26--Noon Dismissal
October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween

October 2014

8 years ago

Announcements for October 2014 will be posted here


October 28, 2014

Make sure you are checking your calendar for the Red Ribbon week events.  Wednesday, wear your Blue Bully Shirt or a blue shirt to support No Bullying!  Thursday, wear your favorite hat or a crazy hat!  Friday, dress like a character from a book, or the best costume you can come up with.  We will NOT allow costumes to have blood, gore, etc. or be of any type of violent nature or inappropriate.  Students will be asked to change or call home to parents to bring a change of clothes if this should occur.

We will be hosting our Annual Veteran's Day breakfast on Friday, November 7th.  Don't forget to wear your red, white and blue for our breakfast.  The faculty will be providing breakfast for veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria.  The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20. 

The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends.  These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas.  We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31.  The calendars and money are due on October 31st.  Grab your calendar today!!

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com
 
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK



October 23, 2014

Grade Cards go home tomorrow, Friday, October 24th!!!

We will be having breakfast for our Veterans on Friday, November 7th.  Please mark your calendars and invite your Veterans to breakfast and the Color Guard presentation.

The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends.  These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas.  We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31.  The calendars and money are due on October 31st.  Grab your calendar today!!

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks.  There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in. 

The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th. 

Dates to Remember:

October 24--Grade Cards go Home
                        Spook the Door Contest
                        Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK




October 22, 2014


The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends.  These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas.  We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31.  The calendars and money are due on October 31st.  Grab your calendar today!!

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks.  There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in. 

The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th. 

Dates to Remember:

October 24--Grade Cards go Home
                        Spook the Door Contest
                        Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK




October 20, 2014


The Cardinal Calendar order forms went home last week, please remember to start selling these to family and friends.  These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas.  We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31.  The calendars and money are due on October 31st.  Grab your calendar today!!

Attention PETER PAN FANS!!! 
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN.  Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12.  We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers.  Please visit www.getkre8ive.com for more information.  Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center.  Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Carruthers is now participating in a recycling program that will recycle empty tape cores as well as empty glue bottles and glue sticks.  There are boxes throughout the building that you can drop these items off in. 

The faculty flag football game has been rescheduled for Friday, October 24th. 

Dates to Remember:

October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
                        Spook the Door Contest
                        Faculty Flag Football Game
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK



October 15, 2014

Be on the lookout for the Cardinal calendar fundraiser to be coming home.  These make great gifts for family and friends, for both birthdays and Christmas.  We will be selling the calendars for $15 each from October 15-October 31.  The calendars and money are due on October 31st.  Grab your calendar today!!

Attention PETER PAN FANS!!! 
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN.  Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12.  We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers.  Please visit www.getkre8ive.com for more information.  Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center.  Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com

Dates to Remember:

October 17--End of 1st Quarter
                       Faculty Flag Football Game
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Grade Cards go Home
                        Spook the Door Contest
October 31--Noon Dismissal
November 7--MidTerms go Home
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK






October 7, 2014

On Wednesday, October 8th the Paragon Fundraiser Delivery will be a Carruthers.  Please make arrangements to pick up your items in a timely manner on that day.  Also, the money that will be collected for the fundraiser should be turned in by Tuesday, October 21st.  Please mark your calendars for these two important events.

Attention PETER PAN FANS!!! 
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN.  Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12.  We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers.  Please visit www.getkre8ive.com for more information.  Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center.  Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year was Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  If you have not gotten your order form in, please do so as soon as possible. 

 The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com


Dates to Remember:

October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 8--Paragon Fundraiser will be delivered
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break



October 7, 2014



October 1, 2014

MURPHY PRIDE FANS!!!  On Saturday, October 4th, SIU will be playing South Dakota at SIU.  Murphysboro Football players, fans and families have the opportunity to tailgate at this game and enjoy some fun, food and good times.  The tickets are available to purchase at First Bank & Trust Bank, and Old National Bank.  The prices are $16 for adults and $10 for students.  Please get your tickets today!!!  The tailgate will begin at 3pm and continue until 6pm, and will be located right off of Douglas Drive, across from the engineering building!  Just look for the Crimson and Corn!!! The SIU game will begin immediately following.  The MHS Football Players will be in uniform to show support for the community as well.  Please come out and support our community, and local football teams!

On Wednesday, October 8th the Paragon Fundraiser Delivery will be a Carruthers.  Please make arrangements to pick up your items in a timely manner on that day.  Also, the money that will be collected for the fundraiser should be turned in by Tuesday, October 21st.  Please mark your calendars for these two important events.

Attention PETER PAN FANS!!! 
Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy presents PETER PAN.  Kre8ive Fine Arts Academy will be holding auditions for youth grades K-12.  We will be holding auditions for main roles, ensemble and feature dancers.  Please visit www.getkre8ive.com for more information.  Auditions dates are October 20th, 21st and 24th at the Marion Culture Civic Center.  Anyone who is interested is invited to attend auditions.

Attention Carruthers Families and Staff:  We will be having a Friends Help Friends Trivia Night Benefit for Nancy Green.  The benefit will be at the VFW Post 7190 on Saturday, October 25th starting at 7pm.  The doors will open at 5:30pm and judging begins at 6:45pm.  The theme is 50's and Elvis.  Keep in mind that only the tables that follow the theme will be judged.  The cost for a table of 8 is $120.  Snacks are welcome and drinks will be available to purchase.  Sign up is at the VFW.  For those of you who don't know, Nancy Green is a 26 year teacher, recently retired and recently diagnosed with a rare stage 4 cancer which is treatable but not curable.  There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing.  You may also purchase a tshirt to help support Nancy Green.  You can find the order forms at Carruthers School, and the shirts are just $10.  The proceeds from this event will help to offset the costs of travel, lodging and care during Nancy's treatments.

We have some leftover 2013-2014 yearbooks we are looking to sell.  They are just $10 a piece and are located in the office.  If you would like to purchase one, please send your money in to the school office.

The 2014-2015 Yearbook order forms went home last week.  The deadline to order a yearbook for this school year was Friday, September 26th.  The cost for this years yearbook is just $12.  If you have not gotten your order form in, please do so as soon as possible. 

 The word is out!!!!  Carruthers will be having their 5th Annual Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 6th.  The vendor fair will be from 10am-3pm.  If you or someone you know is interested in having a booth at the fair, please contact the school office.  The cost for reserving a booth space is $25.  PTO will provide you with 1 table and chairs, you are welcome to bring 2 additional tables if you choose to.  If you have any additional questions you may contact the PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com


Dates to Remember:

October 7--PTO Meeting at 5:15pm
October 8--Paragon Fundraiser will be delivered
October 10--NO SCHOOL/Teacher Institute
October 13--NO SCHOOL/ Columbus Day
October 15--Make Up Picture Day
October 17--End of 1st Quarter
October 21--Money is due for fundraiser
October 24--Report Cards go Home
October 31--Noon Dismissal/ Happy Halloween
November 7--Mid Terms go Home
November 10--NO SCHOOL
November 11--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conference
November 26, 27 & 28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break

November 2014

8 years ago

November 25, 2015

KFVS Channel 12 News will be airing Carruthers Students saying the Pledge on December 3rd during its morning newscast between 6-7am.

Students that are interested in video games and maybe even game development, there is going to be two former Murphysboro students providing an exciting time for students at the Big Muddy Monster Game Jam.  This event is free and is happening December 6th in the Middle School Cafeteria from 9:30-3:30.  It is open to students ages 6-14 and parents are welcome to stay.  You must register online at http://goo/gl/rDuZpr.  Spots are filling up quickly so if you are interested please do so ASAP.

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home






November 19, 2014

Students that are interested in video games and maybe even game development, there is going to be two former Murphysboro students providing an exciting time for students at the Big Muddy Monster Game Jam.  This event is free and is happening December 6th in the Middle School Cafeteria from 9:30-3:30.  It is open to students ages 6-14 and parents are welcome to stay.  You must register online at http://goo/gl/rDuZpr.  Spots are filling up quickly so if you are interested please do so ASAP.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th.  This will be the date for the 2nd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences.   Feel free to call the school today and schedule your Parent/Teacher Conference for your student(s).

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home






November 12, 2014

The top Box Top Winners will receive 8 carnival tickets and a free meal at the carnival on November 15th.

Mark your calendars today!!!  We will be having a breakfast with the Veterans on Friday, November 7th.  Please wear your red, white and blue for the day.  The faculty will be providing breakfast for our veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to bring someone even if you did not return the form.  The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20. 

Midterms will go home with your students on Friday, November 14th.  Be on the lookout for these sheets to come home with your child. 

On November 15th, Carruthers School will be having their Fall Festival.  The festival will be from 4pm-7pm.  This will be a festival with family fun, food and games.  In order to keep costs low, we are asking that each class donate or put together a class basket for the silent auction.  Please check with your students teacher to find out what type of basket your students class will be putting together.  The PTO is also asking that if you are able to donate a dessert please turn those in on day of the festival.  The fall festival will also require some gently used or new small toys to be used as prizes for some of the games.  The class with the most participation will receive a $20 Walmart gift card to be used as needed.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th.  This will be the date for the 2nd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences.   Feel free to call the school today and schedule your Parent/Teacher Conference for your student(s).

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 7--Veterans Day Breakfast
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 14--Midterms go Home
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home


November 6, 2014

If you have any late orders for Cardinal Calendars, please turn those in as soon as possible.  The order will be turned in very soon.

The top Box Top Winners will receive 8 carnival tickets and a free meal at the carnival on November 15th.

Mark your calendars today!!!  We will be having a breakfast with the Veterans on Friday, November 7th.  Please wear your red, white and blue for the day.  The faculty will be providing breakfast for our veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to bring someone even if you did not return the form.  The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20. 

Midterms will go home with your students on Friday, November 14th.  Be on the lookout for these sheets to come home with your child. 

On November 15th, Carruthers School will be having their Fall Festival.  The festival will be from 4pm-7pm.  This will be a festival with family fun, food and games.  In order to keep costs low, we are asking that each class donate or put together a class basket for the silent auction.  Please check with your students teacher to find out what type of basket your students class will be putting together.  The PTO is also asking that if you are able to donate a dessert please turn those in on day of the festival.  The fall festival will also require some gently used or new small toys to be used as prizes for some of the games.  The class with the most participation will receive a $20 Walmart gift card to be used as needed.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th.  This will be the date for the 2nd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 7--Veterans Day Breakfast
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 14--Midterms go Home
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home




November 4, 2014

There will be a PTO meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 4th, starting at 5:15pm.  Please plan to attend, we will be discussing the upcoming Fall Festival.

If you have any late orders for Cardinal Calendars, please turn those in as soon as possible.  The order will be turned in very soon.

The top Box Top Winners will receive 8 carnival tickets and a free meal at the carnival on November 15th.

Mark your calendars today!!!  We will be having a breakfast with the Veterans on Friday, November 7th.  Please wear your red, white and blue for the day.  The faculty will be providing breakfast for our veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to bring someone even if you did not return the form.  The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20. 

Midterms will go home with your students on Friday, November 14th.  Be on the lookout for these sheets to come home with your child. 

On November 15th, Carruthers School will be having their Fall Festival.  The festival will be from 4pm-7pm.  This will be a festival with family fun, food and games.  In order to keep costs low, we are asking that each class donate or put together a class basket for the silent auction.  Please check with your students teacher to find out what type of basket your students class will be putting together.  The PTO is also asking that if you are able to donate a dessert please turn those in on day of the festival.  The fall festival will also require some gently used or new small toys to be used as prizes for some of the games.  The class with the most participation will receive a $20 Walmart gift card to be used as needed.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th.  This will be the date for the 2nd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 7--Veterans Day Breakfast
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 14--Midterms go Home
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home



November 3, 2014

Mark your calendars today!!!  We will be having a breakfast with the Veterans on Friday, November 7th.  Please wear your red, white and blue for the day.  The faculty will be providing breakfast for our veterans and anyone currently serving in the military from 7:45-8:20 in the school cafeteria.  Feel free to bring someone even if you did not return the form.  The ROTC will host a flag ceremony that will begin promptly at 8:20. 

Midterms will go home with your students on Friday, November 14th.  Be on the lookout for these sheets to come home with your child. 

On November 15th, Carruthers School will be having their Fall Festival.  The festival will be from 4pm-7pm.  This will be a festival with family fun, food and games.  In order to keep costs low, we are asking that each class donate or put together a class basket for the silent auction.  Please check with your students teacher to find out what type of basket your students class will be putting together.  The PTO is also asking that if you are able to donate a dessert please turn those in on day of the festival.  The fall festival will also require some gently used or new small toys to be used as prizes for some of the games.  The class with the most participation will receive a $20 Walmart gift card to be used as needed.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 20th.  This will be the date for the 2nd quarter Parent/Teacher Conferences. 

If you haven't gotten your vendor fair form in, please do so as soon as possible.  The date for the 5th annual Vendor fair is set for Saturday, December 6th, from 10-3.  The cost for reserving your space is $25.  The PTO will provide you with 1 table.  You are welcome to bring up to 2 additional tables of your own if you think you will need more room.  Chairs will also be provided.  Please make checks out to Carruthers PTO.  If you have any additional questions, please contact the Carruthers PTO at carruthersptovendorfair@gmail.com  You may also, contact the school at 618.687.3231 or visit them on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/carrutherspto

Dates to Remember:

November 7--Veterans Day Breakfast
November 10 & 11--NO SCHOOL
November 14--Midterms go Home
November 20--Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 26-28--NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Break
December 6--Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home

December 2014

8 years ago

December 17, 2014

Thanks everyone for making the Santa's Workshop, Vendor Fair and Fall Festival such a huge success.  Also, we would like to thank Terra Cunningham and Lisa Monte for all of their hard work to get the Santa's Workshop and the Vendor Fair up and running, as well as Laura Mifflin for heading up the Fall Festival.

Dates to Remember:

December 19--Noon Dismissal
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS BREAK
January 9--Grade Cards go Home
January 19--NO SCHOOL/MLK Observance Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal/Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference 

December 15, 2014

We hope that everyone has an enjoyable and safe Christmas break!

Dates to Remember:

December 19--Noon Dismissal
December 22-January 2--No School/Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home
January 19--No School/MLK Observance Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal/Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference

December 9, 2014

The K-2 Christmas program is Thursday, December 11th.  The doors will open at 6pm.  The children must be here at 6:15pm.  The Kindergarten classes should report to their own classroom.  The 1st grade classes should report to the cafeteria.  The 2nd grade classes should report to the music room.  Please mark your calendars for this exciting event. 

Dates to Remember:

December 8-12--Santa's Workshop from 11:30-2
December 11--K-2 Christmas Program, Doors open at 6pm
December 19--Noon Dismissal/ Begins Christmas Break
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/ Christmas Break
January 9--Grade Cards go Home
January 19--NO SCHOOL/ MLK Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal/ MidTerms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences

December 4, 2014

Make sure and mark your calendars for the vendor fair that will take place this Saturday, December 6th from 10am-3pm.  We will have a concession stand as well as over 35 vendors.  This is a great time to finish up, or start some of your Christmas shopping.

There are a couple of changes to the lunch menu for next week.  On December 8th we will have cheese quesadillas, salsa, refried beans, peaches and milk.  On December 9th we will have pizza, broccoli salad, corn, fresh fruit and milk. 

The Christmas play for Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be on Thursday, December 11th.  There should be a note coming home soon with more information on this event.

Dates to Remember:

December 6--Carruthers Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 11--K-2 Christmas Program 6-7:30
December 19--Noon Dismissal
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS BREAK
January 9--Grade Cards go Homee
January 19--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Martin Luther King Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences




December 3, 2014

Make sure and mark your calendars for the vendor fair that will take place this Saturday, December 6th from 10am-3pm.  We will have a concession stand as well as over 35 vendors.  This is a great time to finish up, or start some of your Christmas shopping.

There are a couple of changes to the lunch menu for next week.  On December 8th we will have cheese quesadillas, salsa, refried beans, peaches and milk.  On December 9th we will have pizza, broccoli salad, corn, fresh fruit and milk. 

Don't forget that KFVS Channel 12 will be airing Carruthers students saying the pledge.  The broadcast will air sometime between 6-7am.

The Christmas play for Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be on Thursday, December 11th.  There should be a note coming home soon with more information on this event.

Dates to Remember:

December 6--Carruthers Vendor Fair 10am-3pm
December 11--K-2 Christmas Program 6-7:30
December 19--Noon Dismissal
December 22-January 2--NO SCHOOL/CHRISTMAS BREAK
January 9--Grade Cards go Homee
January 19--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Martin Luther King Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences


January 2015

8 years ago

January 28, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students who will be participating in the Park District Basketball program!  Games will start February 7th.

Carruthers Families!!  Mark your calendars today!!!  Carruthers Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The time is TBA, so please be on the lookout for more information to follow soon.  The theme for our Reading and Science Night is "Curl Up with a Good Book."

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5th.  Please call the office this week to get your conference scheduled.

Parents, Grandparents and Families.....if you have taken pictures throughout the school year and would like to share those with us it would be greatly appreciated.  We are starting our yearbook assembly, so any pictures you have would again be greatly appreciated.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 3rd-5th PARCC testing.  The tests will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Be sure to have your children get a good nights rest as well as giving your children a well balanced breakfast, or they may eat breakfast at school.  These tests help the staff to monitor your students progress for the school year.

Dates to Remember:

January 30--Noon Dismissal
                      Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16--No School/Observance of President's Day
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 9-13--No School/Spring Break
March 17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal



January 26, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students who will be participating in the Park District Basketball program!  Games will start February 7th.

Carruthers Families!!  Mark your calendars today!!!  Carruthers Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The time is TBA, so please be on the lookout for more information to follow soon.  The theme for our Reading and Science Night is "Curl Up with a Good Book."

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5th.  Please call the office later this week to get your conference scheduled.

Parents, Grandparents and Families.....if you have taken pictures throughout the school year and would like to share those with us it would be greatly appreciated.  We are starting our yearbook assembly, so any pictures you have would again be greatly appreciated.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 3rd-5th PARCC testing.  The tests will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Be sure to have your children get a good nights rest as well as giving your children a well balanced breakfast, or they may eat breakfast at school.  These tests help the staff to monitor your students progress for the school year.

Dates to Remember:

January 30--Noon Dismissal
                      Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16--No School/Observance of President's Day
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 9-13--No School/Spring Break
March 17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal



January 23, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students who will be participating in the Park District Basketball program!  Games will start February 7th.

Parents, Grandparents and Families.....if you have taken pictures throughout the school year and would like to share those with us it would be greatly appreciated.  We are starting our yearbook assembly, so any pictures you have would again be greatly appreciated.

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 3rd-5th PARCC testing.  The tests will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Be sure to have your children get a good nights rest as well as giving your children a well balanced breakfast, or they may eat breakfast at school.  These tests help the staff to monitor your students progress for the school year.

Dates to Remember:

January 30--Noon Dismissal
                      Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16--No School/Observance of President's Day
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 9-13--No School/Spring Break
March 17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal




January 20, 2015

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 3rd-5th PARCC testing.  The tests will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Be sure to have your children get a good nights rest as well as giving your children a well balanced breakfast, or they may eat breakfast at school.  These tests help the staff to monitor your students progress for the school year.

Dates to Remember:

January 30--Noon Dismissal/MidTerms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16--NO SCHOOL/President's Day
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March 17--PARCC Testing begins for 3rd-5th
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal




January 15, 2015

Just a few dates to Remember for the upcoming months

January 19--No School/Observance of Martin Luther King Day
January 30--Noon Dismissal/Midterms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 16-No School/Observance of President's Day
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 9-13--No School/Spring Break
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal


January 6, 2015

Welcome back everyone!  We hope that everyone had a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!!!  We hope that as we enter into the second half of the year our students continue to grow academically as well as personally.

Be on the lookout for upcoming events to be announced here!

Dates to Remember:

January 9--Grade Cards go Home
January 19--NO SCHOOL/In remembrance of Martin Luther King
January 30--Noon Dismissal/Mid Terms go Home
February 5--Parent/Teacher Conferences


February 2015

8 years ago

February 27, 2015

The MHS Seniors are selling 50/50 raffle tickets as well as hosting a trivia night on Saturday, March 7th.  If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or participating in the trivia night, please contact Lisa Shields at Carruthers School.

Salad Bar will be every Tuesday for the 4th and 5th grade students.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:


February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 2--Spring Pictures
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 24, 2015

The MHS Seniors are selling 50/50 raffle tickets as well as hosting a trivia night on Saturday, March 7th.  If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or participating in the trivia night, please contact Lisa Shields at Carruthers School.

Salad Bar will be every Tuesday for the 4th and 5th grade students.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:


February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 2--Spring Pictures
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter



February 12, 2015

The MHS Seniors are selling 50/50 raffle tickets as well as hosting a trivia night on Saturday, March 7th.  If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or participating in the trivia night, please contact Lisa Shields at Carruthers School.

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 11, 2015

The MHS Seniors are selling 50/50 raffle tickets as well as hosting a trivia night on Saturday, March 7th.  If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or participating in the trivia night, please contact Lisa Shields at Carruthers School.

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter






February 10, 2015

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 9, 2015

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 4, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students that are participating in the Park District Basketball program.  Games start this Saturday, February 7th at 8am. 

Don't forget to call the school office if you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference for this quarter.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5th.  These conferences are a great way to be involved in your student's education, as well as having open communication with your child's teacher.

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 3, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students that are participating in the Park District Basketball program.  Games start this Saturday, February 7th at 8am. 

Don't forget to call the school office if you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference for this quarter.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5th.  These conferences are a great way to be involved in your student's education, as well as having open communication with your child's teacher.

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


February 2, 2015

Good Luck to all of our students that are participating in the Park District Basketball program.  Games start this Saturday, February 7th at 8am. 

Don't forget to call the school office if you would like to schedule a parent/teacher conference for this quarter.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 5th.  These conferences are a great way to be involved in your student's education, as well as having open communication with your child's teacher.

The cooks have let us know that the "salad bar" will make its appearance sometime this month.  Be on the lookout for more information about when the date will be.  The salad bar is offered to 4th & 5th grade students only.

Mark your calendars today!  Reading and Science Night will be held on Monday, March 2nd.  The theme is "Curl Up with a Good Book."  More information on this fun evening will be coming out soon.  Be on the lookout for Reading & Science Night information.

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please be sure that your child has a good breakfast at home or at school, as well as a good nights rest. 

Dates to Remember:

February 5--Parent/Teacher Conference
February 16--NO SCHOOL/Observance of President's Day
February 20--Spring Pictures
February 27--Noon Dismissal
March 2--Reading & Science Night
March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Observance of Easter


March 2015

8 years ago

March 25, 2015

The 3rd-5th Spring Sing is scheduled for tomorrow, March 26th.  The doors will open at 6:15pm and the sing will start at promptly 6:30pm.
Students should be "dressed in their best" and at school by 6:15pm.  3rd Graders should go to the music room, 4th graders should go to the cafeteria, and 5th graders should report to your own classrooms.  Please come out and join us for an evening of singing directed by our very own Tracy Schubert.  There will be a drawing for a $25 Walmart gift card at the end of the show.  You must be present to win!

Registration packets went home last Friday, March 20th.  Please fill out your child(rens) registration packets and bring them back to the school as soon as possible.  Bringing this registration packet back to the school will ensure your child will be placed at Carruthers School for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. 

Spring Portraits have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2nd.  Please mark your calendars for this upcoming date.

Please be aware that some of the dates have changed for the quarter and the end of the year due to the school closing for weather.

Dates to Remember:

March 26--3rd-5th Spring Sing at 6:30pm
March 27--Noon Dismissal
                    Grade Cards go Home
April 2--Spring Pictures
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Easter Recognition
April 16--Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and MHS Graduation
May 29--Last Day of student attendance/Grade Cards go Home



March 16, 2015

Spring Portraits have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2nd.  Please mark your calendars for this upcoming date.

PARCC Testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please ensure that your child has a well balanced breakfast and is well rested.  Your child may also eat breakfast at school if they choose to.

Please be aware that some of the dates have changed for the quarter and the end of the year due to the school closing for weather.

Dates to Remember:

March 17--PARCC Testing begins
March 20--End of 3rd Quarter
March 23--First Day of 4th Quarter
March 27--Noon Dismissal
                    Grade Cards go Home
April 2--Spring Pictures
April 3 & 6--NO SCHOOL/Easter Recognition
April 16--Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and MHS Graduation
May 29--Last Day of student attendance/Grade Cards go Home




March 3, 2015

Due to the impending weather forecast, the PTO meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 has been cancelled.  The next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 5:15pm.

Spring Portraits have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 2nd.  Please mark your calendars for this upcoming date.

PARCC Testing will begin on Tuesday, March 17th.  Please ensure that your child has a well balanced breakfast and is well rested.  Your child may also eat breakfast at school if they choose to.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the annual Reading and Science night a huge success.  We have heard many families say they had such a great time!   Thanks again for all of your hard work.

Dates to Remember:

March 9-13--NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March 17--PARCC testing begins
March 20--Grade Cards go Home
March 27--Noon Dismissal
April 2--Spring Pictures
April 3 & April 6--NO SCHOOL/Easter Break


April 2015

8 years ago

April 24, 2015


Your child will be bringing home an order form for our Relay for Life shirts.  Nancy Green is a retired Kindergarten teacher from Carruthers Elementary who is currently battling breast cancer.  All proceeds of our Relay for Life shirts sales and school events will be donated to our Relay for Life Team (Fancy Nancy's Fighting Ninjas) in honor of Nancy.  The deadline for the shirt orders are May 5th.  Thank you for your continued support.
Don't forget to bring in your spring pictures that you do not want to purchase as well as money for the pictures that you are purchasing.

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24th.  The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades ONLY will be heading to DuQuoin for a skating field trip.  This is a followup field trip from their skating unit in PE this year.  More details to follow, be on the look out!

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th. 

5th graders....GET READY, GET SET, RUN!!!  The mile run that is!  Make sure and plan on wearing your running shoes and sunscreen.  The date is set for Friday, May 8th.  More details will be sent home with your child.

Relay for Life week will start on Monday, May 18th, with the relay recess being rounding out the week on Friday, May 22nd.  More details to come.

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Kindergarten Parents, don't forget that the last day for KINDERGARTEN ONLY is Tuesday, May 26th.  The last day for 1st-5th grade students is Friday, May 29th!

Be sure and plan to attend the Awards Ceremonies that are planned for Wednesday, May 27th.  1st & 2nd will start at 9am and 3rd-5th will start at 1:30pm. 

5th Graders...Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon!  There will be 3 days of REQUIRED practice from 3:30-4:30 on Monday, April 27th...Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th.  The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5th from 3:30-5pm.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts.  In order to practice and try out there MUST be a current physical on file.  Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts.

Dates to Remember:

May 1--Noon Dismissal
May 5--Relay for Life tshirt order forms due
May 6--Band Performance at 1:30pm
May 8--5th Grade Mile Run
May 13--AR Reading Field Trip
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 18-22--Relay for Life Week
May 21--Play Day and Family Picnic
May 22--Relay Recess
May 26--Last Day of School for Kindergarten
May 27--Awards Ceremony, 1st & 2nd-9am....3rd-5th-1:30pm
May 29--Last day of student attendance/grade cards go home



April 22, 2015

Your child will be bringing home an order form for our Relay for Life shirts.  Nancy Green is a retired Kindergarten teacher from Carruthers Elementary who is currently battling breast cancer.  All proceeds of our Relay for Life shirts sales and school events will be donated to our Relay for Life Team (Fancy Nancy's Fighting Ninjas) in honor of Nancy.  The deadline for the shirt orders are May 5th.  Thank you for your continued support.
Don't forget to bring in your spring pictures that you do not want to purchase as well as money for the pictures that you are purchasing.

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24th.  The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades ONLY will be heading to DuQuoin for a skating field trip.  This is a followup field trip from their skating unit in PE this year.  More details to follow, be on the look out!

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th. 

5th graders....GET READY, GET SET, RUN!!!  The mile run that is!  Make sure and plan on wearing your running shoes and sunscreen.  The date is set for Friday, May 8th.  More details will be sent home with your child.

Relay for Life week will start on Monday, May 18th, with the relay recess being rounding out the week on Friday, May 22nd.  More details to come.

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Kindergarten Parents, don't forget that the last day for KINDERGARTEN ONLY is Tuesday, May 26th.  The last day for 1st-5th grade students is Friday, May 29th!

Be sure and plan to attend the Awards Ceremonies that are planned for Wednesday, May 27th.  1st & 2nd will start at 9am and 3rd-5th will start at 1:30pm. 

5th Graders...Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon!  There will be 3 days of REQUIRED practice from 3:30-4:30 on Monday, April 27th...Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th.  The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5th from 3:30-5pm.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts.  In order to practice and try out there MUST be a current physical on file.  Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts.

Dates to Remember:

April 24--3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Skating Field Trip to DuQuoin
May 1--Noon Dismissal
May 5--Relay for Life tshirt order forms due
May 6--Band Performance at 1:30pm
May 8--5th Grade Mile Run
May 13--AR Reading Field Trip
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 18-22--Relay for Life Week
May 21--Play Day and Family Picnic
May 22--Relay Recess
May 26--Last Day of School for Kindergarten
May 27--Awards Ceremony, 1st & 2nd-9am....3rd-5th-1:30pm
May 29--Last day of student attendance/grade cards go home


April 14, 2015

Additional registration packets will be going home today with those students who have not turned in their  2015-2016 registration packets for the upcoming school year.  The due date for the registration packets was Friday, April 10th.  Everything after April 10th is considered late, and your child could placed in a different school for the upcoming school year.  Again, please turn in your registration packet as soon as possible.

Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for April 16th.  Please call the office to schedule a conference with your child's teacher.

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24th.  The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades ONLY will be heading to DuQuoin for a skating field trip.  This is a followup field trip from their skating unit in PE this year.  More details to follow, be on the look out!

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th. 

5th graders....GET READY, GET SET, RUN!!!  The mile run that is!  Make sure and plan on wearing your running shoes and sunscreen.  The date is set for Friday, May 8th.  More details will be sent home with your child.

Relay for Life week will start on Monday, May 18th, with the relay recess being rounding out the week on Friday, May 22nd.  More details to come.

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Kindergarten Parents, don't forget that the last day for KINDERGARTEN ONLY is Tuesday, May 26th.  The last day for 1st-5th grade students is Friday, May 29th!

Be sure and plan to attend the Awards Ceremonies that are planned for Wednesday, May 27th.  1st & 2nd will start at 9am and 3rd-5th will start at 1:30pm. 



Dates to Remember:

April 16--Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm
April 24--3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Skating Field Trip to DuQuoin
May 1--Noon Dismissal
May 6--Band Performance at 1:30pm
May 8--5th Grade Mile Run
May 13--AR Reading Field Trip
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 18-22--Relay for Life Week
May 21--Play Day and Family Picnic
May 22--Relay Recess
May 26--Last Day of School for Kindergarten
May 27--Awards Ceremony, 1st & 2nd-9am....3rd-5th-1:30pm
May 29--Last day of student attendance/grade cards go home



April 8, 2015

Please remember to send in your next year's registration papers.  This will ensure that your student will be placed in the same school that they are currently in.  The due date for the registration packets is Friday, April 10th.  Again, if your registration packets are not turned in by the due date, they will be considered late.  If your registration packet is late and our building is full, there is a possibility your child will be moved to a different building for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year.

Don't forget that Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for April 16th.  Please call the office to schedule your conference with your child's teacher.

Mark your calendars for Friday, April 24th.  The 3rd, 4th and 5th grades ONLY will be heading to DuQuoin for a skating field trip.  This is a followup field trip from their skating unit in PE this year.  More details to follow, be on the look out!

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th. 

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Dates to Remember:

April 10--Midterms go home
April 16--Parent/Teacher Conferences 4pm-7pm
April 24--3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Skating Field Trip to DuQuoin
May 13--AR Reading Field Trip
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 21--Play Day and Family Picnic
May 29--Last day of student attendance/grade cards go home

May 2015

8 years ago

May 27, 2015

Don't forget that the 3rd-5th grade awards ceremony will start at 10:30 this morning.  Please come and support your students!

Dates to Remember:
May 27--Awards Ceremony
May 29--Last Day of Attendance/Grade Cards go Home

Carruthers Staff would like to wish you a healthy, safe SUMMER BREAK!  We will see you all in August!


May 6, 2015

4th Grade has started PARCC testing today.  Please ensure that child is getting a good nights rest and a well balanced breakfast, either at home or at school.

The band will be here today to perform starting at 1:30pm.  It will last approximately 30-40 minutes.

We still have Spring Sing/Christmas Musical DVD's for sale in the office.  They are just $5, you can pick yours up in the office today.

Last day of Library Class will be Friday, May 8th.  All books will be due Friday, May 15th.  Any books turned in after Friday, May 15th will be considered late and will incur a late book fine.

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th.  The students that are attending the field trip will be going to the Pavilion in Marion, the Scholastic Pavilion

5th graders....GET READY, GET SET, RUN!!!  The mile run that is!  Make sure and plan on wearing your running shoes and sunscreen.  The date is set for Friday, May 8th.  More details will be sent home with your child.

Relay for Life week will start on Monday, May 18th, with the relay recess being rounding out the week on Friday, May 22nd.  More details to come.

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Kindergarten Parents, don't forget that the last day for KINDERGARTEN ONLY is Tuesday, May 26th.  The last day for 1st-5th grade students is Friday, May 29th!

Be sure and plan to attend the Awards Ceremonies that are planned for Wednesday, May 27th.  1st & 2nd will start at 9am and 3rd-5th will start at 1:30pm. 

Dates to Remember:

May 6--Band performance at 1:30pm
May 7--5th Grade Orientation for 6th grade at MMS
May 8--5th Grade Mile Run
May 13--AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 12--MMS Chorus here 1-3pm
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 18--Relay for Life Week
May 21--Play Day & Family Picnic
May 22--Relay for Life Recess
May 26--Last Day for Kindergarten
May 27--Awards Day 1st & 2nd @ 9am/3rd-5th @ 1:30pm
May 29--Last Day of Attendance/Grade Cards go Home

Carruthers wishes you a safe and healthy summer break!  See you in a couple months everyone!



May 1, 2015

Don't forget that today, May 1st is a noon dismissal.  Please have all of your pick up plans arranged for today.

We still have Spring Sing/Christmas Musical DVD's for sale in the office.  They are just $5, you can pick yours up in the office today.

Last day of Library Class will be Friday, May 8th.  All books will be due Friday, May 15th.  Any books turned in after Friday, May 15th will be considered late and will incur a late book fine.

The All School Behavior Award Trip is slated for Tuesday, May 5th.  The students that have exhibited good behavior throughout the year will be rewarded with a trip to Southern Illinois Miners Game.

The date has been set for the AR Reading Field Trip, it is Wednesday, May 13th. 

5th graders....GET READY, GET SET, RUN!!!  The mile run that is!  Make sure and plan on wearing your running shoes and sunscreen.  The date is set for Friday, May 8th.  More details will be sent home with your child.

Relay for Life week will start on Monday, May 18th, with the relay recess being rounding out the week on Friday, May 22nd.  More details to come.

The end of the year is coming, and so is PLAY DAY!  The date is scheduled for Thursday, May 21st.  This will also be the day for the Family Picnic.  Be on the lookout for more details in the future about this fun filled day!

Kindergarten Parents, don't forget that the last day for KINDERGARTEN ONLY is Tuesday, May 26th.  The last day for 1st-5th grade students is Friday, May 29th!

Be sure and plan to attend the Awards Ceremonies that are planned for Wednesday, May 27th.  1st & 2nd will start at 9am and 3rd-5th will start at 1:30pm. 

5th Graders...Tryouts for the Blue Devil Band color guard are coming soon!  There will be 3 days of REQUIRED practice from 3:30-4:30 on Monday, April 27th...Tuesday, April 28th and Thursday, April 30th.  The tryouts will be on Tuesday, May 5th from 3:30-5pm.  All students will be meeting in the MMS cafeteria for practices and tryouts.  In order to practice and try out there MUST be a current physical on file.  Fifth grade students must arrange transportation to MMS, in advance, for practice and tryouts.

Dates to Remember:

May 5--PBIS Field Trip to Southern Illinois Miners Game
May 6--Band performance at 1:30pm
May 7--5th Grade Orientation for 6th grade at MMS
May 8--5th Grade Mile Run
May 13--AR Field Trip to Barnes & Noble
May 12--MMS Chorus here 1-3pm
May 16--MHS Baccalaureate and Graduation
May 18--Relay for Life Week
May 21--Play Day & Family Picnic
May 22--Relay for Life Recess
May 26--Last Day for Kindergarten
May 27--Awards Day 1st & 2nd @ 9am/3rd-5th @ 1:30pm
May 29--Last Day of Attendance/Grade Cards go Home

Carruthers wishes you a safe and healthy summer break!  See you in a couple months everyone!