Category Archives: Rankin Elementary
Fall 2014 Community Education Course Catalog
Continuing with your education is important, so click here to view our Fall 2014 Community Education course catalog.
Kids Karate Classes
Our program combines two crucial courses into one, Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project Secure Child (child safety). Students will be trained with proven, age-appropriate techniques 
that are necessary for kids to protect themselves from attackers. This program is set in a fun, yet structured, environment which will give your child a positive outlook on learning a martial art. We focus on healthy attitudes versus perfection! Participants will achieve strategies, drills and exercises they are lead through. An ongoing course, where students have the opportunity to continue their education in the same location with no hidden fees!
2014-15 School Calendar
| September 2, 2014 | Students Report (Full Day) |
| October 1, 2014 | Late Start Wednesdays Begin |
| October 10, 2014 | End of 1st Marking Period for HS & MS |
| October 10, 2014 | Middle School Records Day (Half Day) |
| October 31, 2014 | Elementary Records Day (Half Day) |
| October 31, 2014 | End of 1st Marking Period for Elementary |
| November 13 & 14, 2014 | Elementary Conferences (Half Days) |
| November 26, 2014 | End of 2nd Marking Period for HS & MS |
| November 27 – November 30, 2014 | Fall Recess |
| December 20, 2014 – January 4, 2015 | Winter Recess |
| January 19, 2015 | Martin Luther King Day (NO school) |
| January 21 – 23, 2015 | High School Exams (Half Days) |
| January 23, 2015 | End of 2nd Marking Period/First Semester (Elementaries) |
| January 23, 2015 | End of 3rd Marking Period/First Semester (HS & MS) |
| January 23, 2015 | Elementary & Middle School Records Day (Half Day) |
| February 12 – 16, 2015 | February Recess (NO school) |
| March 5 – 6, 2015 | Elementary Conferences (Half Days) |
| March 6, 2015 | End of 4th Marking Period for HS & MS |
| March 6, 2015 | Records Day (Half Day Middle School) |
| March 27, 2015 | End of Third Marking Period for Elementary |
| April 3 – 12, 2015 | Spring Recess (NO school) |
| April 22, 2015 | Last Late Start Wednesday |
| April 24, 2015 | End of 5th Marking Period for HS & MS |
| May 25, 2015 | Memorial Day (NO school) |
| June 8 – 10, 2015 | Middle & High School Exams (Half Days) |
| June 9 – 10, 2015 | Elementary Records Days (Half Days) |
| June 10, 2015 | End of Second Semester – LAST Day of School (Half Day) |
2014-15 C-A Community School Bus Routes
Below you will find links for all 2014-15 C-A Community School bus routes.
Title I Summer Science Camp
Dillon and Rankin Elementary students enjoyed their first day of Title I Summer Science Camp at Dillon Elementary. Students kept busy learning about the phases of the moon, experimenting with metric measurements and making animal track molds.
Superintendent’s Closing Article
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
Children’s Health Clinic
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.
American Youth Soccer Organization
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.
Bluegill Boat Launch Free Fishing Day
Get away, and right away, with free fishing fun this Saturday, 
June 7 at Bluegill Boat Launch! Come catch the fishing fever at the 10th 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 4th 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.