A Year of Cavalier Pride

I often have the pleasure of speaking with Carman-Ainsworth Alumni or long-time residents who share their past experiences of C-A with me. Occasionally people will ask: “So…has Carman-Ainsworth changed”? I am eager to respond with a resounding: YES, C-A has changed over the years…and we are extremely proud of what we have accomplished. Consider these specific highlights from the 2013-14 School Year:

• The C-A Class of 2014 was offered over $3.3 Million in scholarships…the largest total to date;
• CAHS graduates have again been accepted to the most highly competitive schools of their choice across the nation including University of Pennsylvania and Yale University;
• Two C-A Robotics Teams won State Championships (first time ever) at both the High School (FRC) and Lego Robotics (FLL) Levels and earned the right to compete at the World Robotics Championships in St. Louis;
• Students at various levels across our district represented C-A (and won in some cases) Spelling Competitions at the county level;
• 3 Carman-Ainsworth Bands earned the right to compete at the State Band Festival (2 of the 3 earned an overall top rating of “1”);
• 171 Carman-Ainsworth Middle School students in 7th and 8th grades earned 195.5 high school credits in 2013-2014, prior to even entering high school;
• CAHS athletes won numerous individual and team Saginaw Valley Conference Championships;
• The CAHS Football and Girls Basketball Teams won our first-ever Division I Regional Championships respectively; and
• Our student-led Empathy for All (EFA) anti-bullying group was recognized by The Flint Journal as “Blueberry Ambassadors” for their community-based efforts;
• Countless students across our entire district earned individual and collective awards in all arenas of learning!

To be certain, Carman-Ainsworth is different than we were in the past…in fact, our students are earning awards and accomplishments at higher levels than ever before!

Moving Forward

As we plan for another successful year in 2014-15, please remember that learning cannot be put on hold over the summer months. Whether your child is attending our summer school programs, Community Education’s Camp Adventure, or by simply reading with them each day, we can help ensure that our children keep learning.

I wish you all a very relaxing, rejuvenating and safe summer break! Enjoy friends, family and (hopefully) beautiful weather!

Steve Tunnicliff, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools

Health Clinics for children of all ages will be available this summer. Carman-Ainsworth students will have the opportunity to attend the Aug. 5 session at the Perry Center in Grand Blanc. Click on the flyer below for more details.

A reminder that the AYSO is coming to Flint. Registration is going on now, so be sure to get registered as soon as possible! Click the flyer below for more details.

Get away, and right away, with free fishing fun this Saturday, June 7 at Bluegill Boat Launch! Come catch the fishing fever at the 10^th Annual Kids Fishing Derby from 9am to 2pm.  Bring fishing gear if you have it.  We’ll supply the bait, the boats, the experts and lunch!  A limited number of rods and reels will be available for kids who do not have their own.  This is a FREE event for families, all ages and abilities (purchase of an annual or daily parking pass is required for entrance into the facility).

And this is just the beginning of all the summer fun we have planned in Genesee County Parks.  Check out the free Kids Fishing Club programs at Buell Lake County Park in July and August and the 4^th Annual Catfish for a Cause Tournament at Walleye Pike Boat Launch in August. Click here to request a copy of our 2014 Family Fun Guide for over 900 family friendly programs.