Cougar Chronicle

Quarter 1 Report Cards and Looking Ahead

Today marks the release of our Quarter 1 report cards. Report cards are now available digitally through Parent Portal, and detailed instructions for accessing them are included in this newsletter.

As you review grades with your child, take a few moments to celebrate their successes, whether it’s a strong academic performance, improvement in a specific subject, or positive growth in effort and responsibility. These wins matter and deserve recognition.

After celebrating, help your child set a few clear, achievable goals for the second quarter. Encourage them to reflect on what worked well during Quarter 1 and what adjustments they can make to stay organized, manage time, or seek help when needed. A good approach is to focus on SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).

Our theme this month in Positive You is clarity, and setting focused goals is a great way to put that into action. Let’s work together to help our students move forward with confidence and purpose as we begin Quarter 2!

Last week I rolled out November's tip of the month: Know your child's friends' and teachers' names. It might be a lot to keep track of, but simply having the conversation with your child will demonstrate your interest in what's going on in their day-to-day life. When your child knows you're interested, they feel supported and often engage more effectively both academically and socially.

Our Boys Basketball teams got started this week. Games will begin the week before Thanksgiving; our first home game is Wednesday, December 3rd.

Our second card marking began last Monday. Remember, if you see an abnormally low grade this early in the card marking, it might be the result of one missing assignment. Mathematically, that missing assignment might account for the majority (or all) of the child's current grade. If you see a missing assignment, encourage your child to contact their teacher to arrange to make up the assignment.

Mr. Lee had the pleasure of going to the Lions game with our former building sub, Marc Cammon. Although the Lions lost Sunday, they had a great time enjoying the game and catching up!

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Individual Accountability

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Thank you to all for your participation! Keep selling, there is just over 3 weeks left of the sale! If you would like to participate but have not turned in your permission slip there is still time! Remember there is no selling during school hours, the candy bars need to be sold after school to friends and family outside of Carter Middle School. Sell a box and return the money to receive another box before November 24th.

Sell one box, students earn an Urban Air pass, sell 2 boxes get a 1/2 hour in a game trailer, sell 3 boxes and get entered to win a 5lb candy bar! Plus more prizes, see flier for more information!

Reminder that last day to pick up the chocolate bars is Monday, November 24th. All money is DUE by Monday, December 1st. No prizes will be distributed until all money is turned in.

Our annual book fair is fast approaching! Students can come down to shop at the book fair during the week of December 1st-5th. Ms. Miljan is looking for parents who can help out with sales during the school day, 8AM - 2PM. If you can help out, please sign up via this link. If you have any questions please email Ms. Miljan. A background check must also be on file.

American Education Week is November 17-21. Students will be receiving a poster and directions from their teacher. All entries should be submitted to their teacher no later than Wednesday, December 10th. Poster theme is "I can be a Superhero of Kindness" The grade-level winning students and their families will be invited and honored at the WCS School Board meeting on March 4, 2026.

No School for the Thanksgiving Recess from Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. School Resumes Monday, December 1st.

Our last day before the holiday break will be Friday, December 19th. There will be no school on Monday, December 22, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026 for students due to the Holiday Break. School Resumes on Monday, January 5, 2026.

A parent must accompany their student to all athletic events within WCS. This is a district rule and any student that is not accompanied by their parent/guardian will not be allowed into the game.

Students must have their Student ID's in order to enter any game with their parent/guardian.

The State of Michigan requires students to have a completed sports physical BEFORE tryouts begin for any sport team. Forms are available in the school office and on the MHSAA website:

English: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

Arabic: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Administrators/arabic2page.pdf

Spanish: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Administrators/spanish2page.pdf?time=1754321970200

All physicals must be dated after April 15 of the current year.

November 11 ~ Yearbook Club Meeting (8th Grade Only)

November 11 ~ Booster Club Meeting

November 18 ~ Yearbook Club Meeting

November 25 ~ Half Day

November 26 ~ No School ~ Thanksgiving Break

November 27 ~ No School ~ Thanksgiving Break

November 28 ~ No School ~ Thanksgiving Break

December 4 ~ Great Skate

December 9 ~ Early Release

Next Booster Club meeting is Tuesday, November 11th at 6PM in the Media Center.

Thank you for supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 💛

• Taki Tuesday is every week
• Volunteers are needed for Concessions, and Taki Tuesdays.

We NEED volunteers for concessions and Taki Tuesdays:

TT: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE2CA2F9C61-58330768-taki#/

Any questions regarding Booster Club please contact via email. Thank you for your support!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Email: carterboosterpresident@gmail.com

Have a Kroger rewards card? Select the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updated the Kroger Community Rewards Selection on your digital account. Your organization earns money at no added cost to you! Sign up today to support our Carter Booster Club.

https://cartermscounseling.weebly.com/

Kristin Forsyth - students with last name (A-L)

(586) 698- 4297

Lisa Stabile - student with last name (M-Z)
(586) 698- 4798

Our counseling department is collecting gently used girls’ clothing. If you have any pants, shirts, or sweatshirts to donate, please bring them to the main office.
Thank you for helping support our students in need!

Under Federal law, you as parents may request the following specific information about the professional qualifications of your children's teachers:

1. Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications/licensing for their grade level/subjects.
2. Whether the teacher is on a temporary permit or waiver.
3. The teacher's majors, graduate certificates/degrees, and discipline fields.
4. Paraprofessional services and qualifications.

Carter Middle School has been identified as a school-wide Title I, Part A building. This is a federally supplemented program designed to help children reach high academic standards. In receiving funds from this program the district has a requirement to inform you, as a parent of a child attending a Title I school, of information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's class

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, it is the policy of Warren Consolidated Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human Resource Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, Michigan 48093, (586) 825-2400, ext 63110.