Principal Update 5.26.26

Dear Carnation Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the extended Memorial Day weekend! We are now down to our final 3½ weeks of school, and it is hard to believe how quickly the year has gone by.

At this time, most students have completed the Smarter Balanced Assessments and their i-Ready diagnostics. I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible hard work, perseverance, and dedication our students have shown throughout the testing season and across the school year.

As we look ahead to these final weeks, there is a lot to celebrate and many exciting activities still to come. The end of the year is always a busy time filled with continued learning, special events, performances, and opportunities to celebrate student growth and accomplishments.

Please continue to encourage and support your child as we work to finish the school year strong. Be sure to read carefully below for important upcoming information and end-of-year reminders.

Steve Lesco

Principal, Carnation Elementary

Lescos@rsd407.org | 425-844-4553

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, May 28 - 5th Grade Transition Event at Tolt Middle School

• Friday, May 29 – PTSA Donuts with Grownups & Tiger Watch

• June 1 - 5 - Tiger Prize Cart

• Tuesday, June 2 - 5th Grade Celebration Party @ 5:00

• June 3-5 - 5th Grade Camp

• Friday, June 5 - REF Run

• Tuesday, June 9 - Kindergarten Concert/Graduation @ 5:00 in MPR and Playground

• Wednesday, June 10 - Cedarcrest High School Graduation Walk

• Thursday, June 11 – Spring Fling/Field Day and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

• Friday, June 12 – 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony @ 10:00 

• Tuesday, June 16 - Last Day of School (1/2 Day)

Last Day of School and Report Cards

Last Day of School - The last day of school is Tuesday, June 16th. Please be aware that this is a half day for students. Students will report at the normal start time and will be dismissed at 12:45. 

Report Cards - Student report cards will be available in Synergy ParentVue on the morning of June 18. Parents can also request a copy from their classroom teacher that can be picked up in the office between June 18 and June 20. 

Spring Fling/Field Day – June 11

It is Spring Fling/Field Day time again. The Student Council of Carnation Elementary has purchased fun equipment and the PTSA has rented some fun equipment to enhance the experience. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, June 11, beginning at 1:15 p.m.

Thank you in advance to all of our volunteers!

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon - June 11

The staff at Carnation Elementary are so grateful for all the wonderful support that our volunteers provide. In conjunction with our PTSA, we would like to extend an invitation to any volunteer from the 25-26 school year to join us for a volunteer appreciation luncheon on June 11th anytime between 11:40 and 1:00. Volunteers can then plan to stay for Field Day. 

Please look for additional information coming soon. 

5th Grade Recognition Ceremony - June 12

In order to celebrate the end of elementary school, Carnation Elementary will be hosting a 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony on Friday, June 12th @ 10:00 am. 

PTSA Tiger Watch

Our next Tiger Watch is Friday, May 29th. We hope you can make it! 

Click this link for more information, to see available dates, and to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EAAAE2DABFBC43-61762866-tiger

Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! Click Registration and Forms

Children must be five years old by August 31, 2026 to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.

​Registering as early as possible helps us forecast class sizes and staffing needs for the coming school year. Please help spread the word!

Riverview School District Art Extravaganza

Riverview School District's 2026 Art Extravaganza is coming up Saturday, June 6th! Stop by the ESC during Duvall Days from 9:00-3:00 for an art show featuring kindergarten through 12th grade students from Riverview. There will also be a free community art project!

PTSA Updates

Be sure to also check out the PTSA website for the latest updates, event details, and ways to participate! https://carnationptsa.org/

PTSA Donuts with Grownups - May 29

This event takes place on Friday, May 29th to honor the grownups that invest time and love into our students day after day.

Radiant Readers

We recently had our Radiant Readers celebration. Students that met or surpassed the 15 book challenge received an award for their efforts and those in grades 3-5 enjoyed an after school celebration.

Congratulations to all of our Radiant Readers and their reading progress throughout the year!

Next year’s book lists are ready and will be coming home soon! Be RAD and READ!

REF 5K Run

Let’s Make Big Strides for Education with the REF 5K Run!

Help us kick off Duvall Days with our fun, family‑friendly 5K Run/Walk on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Duvall!

All participants receive a medal, t‑shirt, and a stadium race cup - perfect for filling with root beer floats and more at the finish!

·      Register by May 15 to guarantee your shirt.

Register at refweb.org/ref-run and help us make big strides for education! Thank you for supporting Riverview students!

Come dunk Mr. Lesco in the dunk tank beginning at 5:30. 

Summer Sun Bucks Program

Every year RSD participates in the Sun Bucks program.

SUN Bucks is a grocery benefits program to help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Families get $120 for each eligible school-age child. Children who get these benefits can still participate in other summer meal programs.

This benefit is sent to all students who have qualified for the Free/Reduced meal program for the current school year.

Learn How [SUN Bucks/Summer EBT] Can Help Your Family!

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