Crusader Family News
December 2, 2025
IN THE MONTH AHEAD...
December 4th - Picture Retake Day
December 8th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m.
December 9th - MHS Band and HS Chorus Concert 7:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
December 12th - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
December 16th - MS Chorus Concert 7:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
December 23rd - Early Release Day 10:55 a.m.
December 24th - January 4th - Holiday Recess
Looking forward to our Annual 8th Grade Trip to New York City on December 11th! Students will visit Times Square, Babba Gump Shrimp Restaurant, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, and enjoy Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular.
Our middle school students completed the MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® in the fall. Students in grades 6 & 7 will take the second winter assessment on January 8th and 9th. Students in grade 8 will take the next assessment on January 12th and 15th.
MAP Growth scores help teachers check student progress by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.
MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level. Each test (reading and math) takes about an hour. Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
The staff at CMHS is putting together a limited number of Holiday Food Baskets to share with families who could use a little extra support this holiday season. Each basket includes everything needed for a traditional turkey or ham dinner.
If you would like to receive a basket, please complete the form below or call Mrs. Winslow, school counselor, at 508-866-6195 by December 7th. Baskets can be delivered, or a pick-up day/time can be arranged.
All requests are kept completely confidential.
We are grateful for the opportunity to help make your holiday special and look forward to providing this basket for you and your family.
The Middle School Student Government is sponsoring a “Coats for Kids” drive until January 10th. New and gently used coats of all sizes may be placed in the “Coats for Kids” box located in the Middle School lobby. The coats will be cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners and distributed to needy families throughout Massachusetts.
Congratulations to Mallory Doyle for being selected as Carver Middle High School's Project 351 Student Ambassador. Mallory was selected by a committee of administrators and staff due to her exemplary ethic of service and values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude. Student Ambassadors are 8th grade unsung heroes and quiet leaders who are eager to serve, lead, learn, and make a difference. Mallory will represent Carver Middle High School at Project 351's Launch and Service Day in Boston in January.
