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Cougar Parent Connection - December 15th

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:13:00 GMT

Dear Carman-Buckner Families, The countdown to winter break is ON, and the final 5 days of school before break are packed with fun, school spirit, and special celebrations! While the excitement is high, these last days are also very important learning days, and we need our Cougars here every single day.

Cougar Parent Connection - November 17th

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:05:00 GMT

Cougar families, our hearts are full. Thank you to every student, staff member, parent, and volunteer who came together for our Family Housegiving celebration. Seeing our House colors blend together around shared tables, Amistad ❤️, Isibindi 💚, Rêveur 💙, and Altruismo 🖤, reminded us that we are more than four Houses… we are one school family.

Cougar Parent Connection - January 26th

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:08:00 GMT

We cannot wait to see our students shining like royalty, our families celebrating side by side, and our school community coming together for a truly magical afternoon of dancing, laughter, and house spirit. Mark your calendars, gather your gowns and bowties, and we’ll see you on the dance floor, Saturday, January 31

Cougar Parent Connection - October

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:51:00 GMT

We’ve officially completed the first quarter of the school year! It’s been a wonderful start filled with learning, growth, and connection. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students succeed each day.

Cougar Parent Connection - Welcome Back

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:02:00 GMT

Dear Carman-Buckner Families, Welcome to the first edition of our Cougar Parent Connection newsletter for the 2025–2026 school year! We are so excited to be back together and to see our hallways filled with the energy, curiosity, and smiles of our amazing students.

Cougar Parent Connection - September

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:35:00 GMT

Our new family newsletter is now available. This edition includes important information and upcoming events designed to keep you connected.

Glow Art Show Pictures

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:25:00 GMT

Check out some images from Carman-Buckner Elementary School's Glow Art Exposition last week. Students and staff created hundreds of pieces of artwork over the last quarter using black light-reactive paint and paper to make this amazing glow art jungle! What an awesome display for our families!

Cougar Parent Connection - April 7th

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT

We are now in Week 2 of state testing for our students in grades 3–5, and we are so proud of the focus, effort, and determination they’ve shown so far! As we continue with the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA for 5th grade), we want to remind families of the critical importance of daily attendance and on-time arrival. Every minute matters—being present and ready at the start of the day helps students stay calm, confident, and prepared to do their very best.