Cougar Chronicle

Dear 6th Grade Families,

Our 6th grade RISE MSTEP testing days are quickly approaching on Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd. We are excited for our students to show what they know and take pride in their work.

This year, we are creating a different testing environment by focusing our testing into a shorter window to help avoid test fatigue and keep students fresh and focused.

Attendance is extremely important on both testing days. We need all students present and on time so we can maintain a smooth and consistent testing environment.

We are aware that “Take Your Child to Work Day” falls on Thursday, April 23rd. We are asking that all 6th grade students attend school to complete Day 2 of testing. If you would still like your child to participate in that event, they may be signed out from the main office after testing is complete at 11:00 AM.

A few helpful testing tips:

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before
• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Arrive on time and ready to go
• Take your time and read each question carefully
• Do your best and don’t rush

We’ve been reminding our students that this is their chance to show their growth. Stay confident, stay focused, and remember, we can do hard things.

Thank you for your continued support. We are proud of our students and look forward to seeing them shine.

Our first track meet of the season is at Cousino High School on Wednesday, April 22nd. All events begin at 4:00pm.

We have several end of the year events lined up for all grade levels. In order to be included, students must be on our earned privilege list. In order to be on the list, students must be passing at least 4 hours of instruction, have limited tardies and avoid suspension. Please encourage your students to be on their best behavior so they can participate in these exciting opportunities.

Quarter 3 report cards will only be available digitally through PowerSchool. There will be no paper copies sent home. Report cards will be available for viewing for parents in their Parent Portal accounts at the end of April.

Just a reminder to ensure that classroom disruptions are minimized and instruction time is maximized, we will be strictly implementing our "6th Hour Early Release Policy" for the rest of the year. A letter did go out at the beginning of the school year. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following the outlined process for early student release:

• Write a note specifying your child's name and the desired time for their early release. Please have your child deliver this note to the main office PRIOR to the start of the school day. A pass will be issued for your child to leave the classroom at the requested time.
• To minimize classroom disruptions, office staff will avoid calling classrooms after 2PM. Please ensure that you make appropriate arrangements for your child's early release in advance.
• In our commitment to prioritize student achievement and instructional time, we ask that you refrain from contacting the office to have secretaries deliver personal messages to your child.
• When checking your student out early, please be prepared to present your Driver's License.

There will be no Thursday morning open gym on April 23rd, April 30th, or May 7th due to MSTEP testing.

The Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) School Immunization Program has an important message for the parents of future kindergarteners and 7th graders to prepare them for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Please review the following document and share with parents immediately to provide them with sufficient time to obtain the necessary vaccination requirements prior to the start of the new school year and avoid back-to-school rush.

• School Requirements and Resources for Parents

These documents and more information are available at the: macombgov.org/departments/health-department/disease-control/school-immunization-program.

Congratulations to the following students who will be awarded at the Festival of the Arts award ceremony on May 12, 2026, at the Warren Community Center. Their artwork is on display at this time.

• Hasan Ahmed
• Iffath Ahmed
• Kaylee Cobb

• Jonathon Gartin
• Dominic Gazette
• Skylar Hardges
• Ryu Hwang
• Luna Kamal
• Mason Lee
• Jordyn Leggett
• Zayn Mahyoub
• Aleena Miah
• Bethany Moses
• Lejla Mujic
• Vy Nguyen
• Edin Pedic
• Lexus Peltier
• Alice Pierik
• Arisha Rahman
• Joziah Roberson
• Hailey Rucker
• Kaylee Sanderson
• Kaitelyn Schwartz
• Madeha Siraji
• Natanael Tawfik
• Ryan Tran
• Jaslynn Tyson
• Scarlett Wee

Congratulations to all!

Join us for this year’s Festival of the Arts, a gallery-style art show celebrating student creativity! Families are invited to view artwork, take photos, receive certificates, and connect with art teachers during their assigned showcase time.

Each showcase lasts one hour, so please arrive on time to fully enjoy the experience.

5:00 P.M. Showcase – Black, Cromie, Lean, Siersma, Wilde, & Wilkerson

6:15 P.M. Showcase – Green Acres, Harwood, Holden, Jefferson, Susick, & Willow Woods

7:30 P.M. Showcase – All Middle Schools and High Schools

The Warren Community Center is located at 5460 Arden Avenue, west of Mound Road, south of 14 Mile Road. Please park in the south parking lot and use the main entrance. The 2D gallery is located between the library and the main gym. The 3D gallery is located inside the library.

Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for this event which celebrates their artwork. Family members are encouraged to attend this event.

Respectful

Individual Accountability

Safe

Engaged

If you would like to volunteer for end of the year events (8th Grade, Cedar Point with the Band), all forms need to be submitted to the front office no later than Friday, April 24th in order to be processed by the deadline of May 1, 2026. You can find the background form here. Any questions please call the front office.

We are gearing up for grade level field trips this spring. Please watch backpacks and deadlines to get those permission slips to their teachers.

6th Grade ~ Greenfield Village on Thursday, May 21st

• Permission slips are due May 1, 2026

7th Grade ~ Cranbrook on Monday, May 4th

• Permission slips were due March 23, 2026

8th Grade ~ Toledo Mudhens on Wednesday, May 27th

• Permission slips are due April 23, 2026

If you have a current 5th grader or know a family please share the information with the families.

April 21 ~ Parent/Guardian & 5th grade student Parent Night

May 15 ~ 5th Grade students from Cromie, Wilde & Wilkerson will visit Carter for lunch

We can't wait to meet your student(s)! Look for more information on our website and future newsletters as the dates gets closer.

You can order your 2025-2026 yearbook online now, price of a yearbook is $38. To purchase, please visit our school website or use the link provided. Once yearbooks sell out, they are no longer available—so don’t delay, order today! Last year we did sellout of yearbooks!

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.

April 21 ~ Early Release

April 21 ~ Incoming 6th Grade Orientation

April 22 ~ 6th Grade M-Step

April 23 ~ 6th Grade M-Step

April 23 ~ 8th Grade Permission Slip due

April 29 ~ 8th Grade M-Step

April 30 ~ 8th Grade M-Step

May 4 ~ 7th Grade Field Trip

May 5 ~ No School

May 6 ~ 7th Grade M-Step

May 7 ~ 7th Grade M-Step

May 7 ~ Booster Club Meeting

May 12 ~ Early Release

May 12 ~ Festival of Arts

May 21 ~ 6th Grade Field Trip

May 22 ~ Half Day

May 25 ~ No School

May 27 ~ 8th Grade Field Trip

Next Booster Club meeting is Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00PM 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.

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.

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

(586) 698- 4297

Lisa Stabile - student with last name (M-Z)

(586) 698- 4798

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.