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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Jun 13

Thanks to After School Enrichment Matters & Arlington Community Foundation, Carlin Springs students enjoyed amazing field trips that brought learning to life. Grateful for another year of this invaluable support! 📚🚌✨

After School Enrichment Matters & Arlington Community Foundation supported field trip experiences for Carlin Springs 24-25 SY.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Jun 4

Our 3rd graders loved exploring voice, movement & creativity with Educational Theatre Co.! Shakespeare came alive—what a fun, confidence-building day of learning! 🎭✨

Educational Theatre Co. hosting Shakespeare in the Schools program at Carlin Springs, June 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 7

Our two amazing new playgrounds opened this week! 🎉 Students are loving the new features and having a blast. These spaces will support health, movement, and friendship through play for years to come! 🛝💫

New playground, Carlin Springs, May 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 7

Thanks to the Antuon Townsend Fund & Arlington Community Foundation, Carlin Springs can help students and families access fun, enriching summer programs—removing barriers and opening doors to new opportunities! ☀️📚

Antoun Touwnsend Foundation donation to Carlin Springs Elementary School

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 7

Our staff were blown away by the generous and delicious Teacher Appreciation Week luncheon! 🍽️💖 Thank you to our amazing families for sharing special home-cooked dishes from many cultures—we’re so lucky to be part of this caring community!

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon hosted by our wonderful families, May 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 7

We're so proud of our students’ amazing artwork on display at the Syphax Central Office! 🎨🖼️ APS staff, visitors, and the public are invited to enjoy their creativity and talent on full display. #OneTeamOneAPS

Carlin Springs student artwork on display at Syphax, May 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 7

Big thanks to @readearlyanddaily! 🎉 Every student at our book fair picked out free books to take home—based on their own interests. Their joy and excitement were contagious! 📖💫 #OneTeamOneAPS

Carlin Springs Book Fair with R.E.A.D. May 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 2

Tonight was our annual International Night! We celebrated the rich cultures of our community with food, dance, art, and traditions from around the world. A beautiful evening of unity and joy—thank you to everyone who shared their heritage and helped bring us together! #OneTeamOneAPS

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · May 2

Thank you to the Arlington House Chapter NSDAR for donating a TREX bench! 🌿 It’s already a favorite spot in our school courtyard—teachers enjoy lunch in the sun, and it’s helping create more outdoor learning space for classes! #OneTeamOneAPS

Principal De La Cruz Scales with our new TREX bench in the courtyard.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 28

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 28

Our 4th & 5th graders had an unforgettable experience today with author Ellen Oh! Her powerful discussions on identity & culture sparked deep conversations and inspired our students. A huge thank you to RIF of NOVA for donating Ellen’s books, allowing each student to take one home! #EveryAPSstudent

Author visit with Ellen Oh at Carlin Springs Elementary.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 28

A big thank you to the volunteers from the Very Asian Foundation for bringing your talents, stories, and personal touch to today’s classroom visits! Your interactions with our students were truly inspiring and helped make our AAPI Celebration kick-off unforgettable. #AAPI #EveryAPSstudent

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs on April 28, 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 28

A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers from the Very Asian Foundation & Avalon Bay who joined us today for the kick-off of our month-long AAPI Celebration! Your stories & support made a lasting impact on our students. #AAPI #EveryAPSstudent

Very Asian Foundation volunteers at Carlin Springs, April 28, 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 9

It’s RIF Week at Carlin Springs! 📚✨ Sponsored by RIF of NOVA, students are enjoying read-alouds from special visitors and exploring a fantastic selection of brand-new books! Every student gets to take one home to add to their own library. #EveryAPSstudent @readwithrif.bsky.social

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 3

Teaching kids how to ride bikes is so much more than just fun—it builds confidence, balance, and independence! 🏆 We’re thrilled to have 24 Strider Bikes at Carlin Springs, thanks to @AllKidsBike and HDR, to give our kindergarteners a head start! #EveryAPSstudent

All Kids Bike and HRD kick off event on March 27, 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Apr 3

Big thanks to @AllKidsBike and their sponsor, HRD, for providing 24 Strider Bikes to Carlin Springs! 🚲 These bikes will help our kindergarteners build essential skills and confidence. A shoutout to the HRD volunteers who made the March 27 kick-off ceremony a success! #EveryAPSstudent

All Kids Bike Kick off event at Carlin Springs on March 27, 2025.

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 27

Our 2nd-5th grade actors with ETC brought their original play to life today! With support from the Washington Forrest Foundation, these talented students wrote & performed a piece exploring social-emotional skills like cooperation, empathy, and responsibility. So proud of their hard work! 🎭👏

Educational Theatre Company On Stage Drama Club performance on March 27, 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 27

Today, our young actors showcased their original play, focusing on the five social-emotional skills: cooperation, assertiveness, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. Thanks to the Educational Theatre Company for facilitating this program! So proud of their creativity! #OneTeamOneAPS

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 20

Happy Spring! 🌱 Exciting gardening initiatives are happening at school! Preschoolers are planting sunflowers today with the Master Gardeners, while our 4th graders are starting lettuce seeds under grow lights. Can’t wait to see all the growth! 🌻 #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

Spring gardening at Carlin Springs with Pre-K

Spring gardening at Carlin Springs with 4th graders

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 20

Wrapping up our Winter 2025 enrichment season! 🎨 Big shoutout to our students for their hard work & creativity. Check out this amazing artwork from our 1st & 2nd graders in the After School Art Club, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington! #OneTeamOneAPS

After School Art Club with MOCA, winter 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 7

Thank you to our friends at Amazon for visiting us and donating 350 books to our students! 📚 These books will inspire a love of reading and exploration. We’re also excited to distribute postcards with words of encouragement! Looking forward to continuing our partnership to support our learners! 🌟

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 7

A huge thank you to Jamestown for visiting our 2nd graders today! They had an incredible time learning about the Powhatan Indians, their society, culture, and use of natural resources. Through hands-on exploration and inquiry, our students gained a deeper understanding of this important history!

Jamestown visit to 2nd grade, March 7, 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 7

What an inspiring and proud moment for our community at the Carlin Springs Winter Concert! Our 4th and 5th graders showcased their musical growth, performing with the orchestra, band, and chorus. It was a day to celebrate their hard work and talent! 🎶 #OneTeamOneAPS #EveryAPSstudent

Carlin Springs winter music concert, March 6, 2025

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Carlin Springs Elementary School @carlinsprings.apsva.us · Mar 6

A big thank you to our Master Gardeners for joining us this morning! 🌱✨ Carlin Springs is partnering with @MGNV to bring monthly gardening clubs to our preschool classes. Our Cardinals are learning about sustainability, hands-on gardening, and having a blast while doing it! 🌿👩‍🌾 #EveryAPSstudent

Master Gardener Volunteers at Carlin Springs, March 6, 2025

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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · Mar 4

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