Cougar Chronicle

"Fall has always been my favourite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.'' - Lauren DeStefano

A Fresh Start to the New Quarter

Monday marks the start of a brand-new quarter here at Carter, and with that comes a great opportunity for every student to hit reset. Maybe last quarter went well, and the goal is to keep that momentum going. Or maybe there was one class that didn’t go the way they hoped, now is the time to make a change and start fresh.

The best part? We still have 75% of the school year ahead of us. That is a lot of time to build consistency, form better habits, and show growth. It is too early in the year to just go through the motions. Every day is a chance to take a small step forward, turning missing work into a completed assignment, frustration into effort, and doubt into confidence.

Encourage your child to set one or two realistic goals for this quarter. Write them down, talk about them, and celebrate progress along the way. Success is not about being perfect, it is about being consistent. Let’s help our students take advantage of this clean slate and make the most of what is ahead.

Remember, small steps lead to big results. Let’s make Quarter 2 our best one yet!

First quarter is officially in the books! Thank you to everyone who put forth extra effort to turn in missing assignments or make-up a missing assessments. Our second quarter begins on Monday and every student has a fresh start in every class. Parents, please continue to monitor Powerschool. Students, recommit yourselves to being ENGAGED and doing your best work at all times. Our 1st Extravaganza is coming up on Thursday, 10/30. I hope to see everyone on the Earned Privilege list there.

To the 7th Grade Volleyball Team on an UNDEFEATED season this year! Congratulations to all the students and Coach Smith.

Student ID cards are required to be worn at all times while at school.

If a student loses their ID, a replacement can be purchased for $5. Lanyards are available for $2 each, and Cougar Cards can be replaced for $1.

• Students who need a new ID or lanyard can visit the Counseling Office.

• Students who need a new Cougar Card can visit the Front Office.

Please note that student IDs are required for all sporting events and special activities, both during and after school.

Thank you for helping ensure students have their ID with them at all times throughout the school year.

Leadership students will be selling Boo Grams for $1 during lunch from October 24th–27th. Boo Grams will be delivered on October 30th during students’ 4th hour.

During the Fall Extravaganza, the Leadership class will also be hosting a Haunted House for everyone to enjoy!

Extravaganza tickets will be sold on Tuesday, October 28th, Wednesday, October 29th, and Thursday, October 30th, during students’ lunch periods. Cash only.

Thursday, October 30th during breakfast 7:20AM-7:50AM all payment types accepted during this time only.

Monday ~ Dress like a Teacher

Tuesday ~ Plaid Day

Wednesday ~ Multiple (Twin) Day

Thursday ~ Black & Orange Day

Friday ~ Costume Day

Please read down for all the information you need to know about our school day on Halloween!

Thank you for your cooperation! We are looking forward to a safe, fun, & spooky day at school!

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Costume Rules👺

🎃 Keep it Spooky, Not Scary: Avoid costumes with violent or bloody images. It's okay to look "spooky," but nothing too gruesome.

👁️ Masks and Makeup: No Masks that cover the eyes and face. Please keep makeup minimal and apply it at home. Remember, learning is still happening.

🧥 Safe Costumes: Make sure your child’s costume doesn’t have anything hanging below the wrist or ankle to avoid tripping or getting things caught. If they have an inflatable costume it will need to be deflated inside the classrooms.

🎒 Easy-to-Carry Props: If your child has props, they should be easy to manage, especially if they take the bus.

🚫 No Weapons: Please don’t include any toy weapons in the costume.

🏃 PE-Friendly Costumes: If your child has Physical Education on the 31st, pick a costume that’s safe and easy to move in.

Respectful

Individual Accountability

Safe

Engaged

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.

Try-outs for Boys Basketball will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and Thursday, November 6, 2025. All physicals must be on file with the front office prior to November 5th. Any questions please email or call Mrs. Amelia Avila.

October 29 ~ Night of Fright

October 30 ~ Fall Extravaganza

October 31 ~ Half Day

November 4 ~ No School

November 5 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 6 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 11 ~ Yearbook Club Meeting

November 11 ~ Booster 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 9 ~ Early Release

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

Our Fall Extravaganza is coming up on Thursday, October 30th, and we need lots of amazing volunteers to help make this event a success for our students! Extravaganza tickets will be sold on Tuesday, October 28th, Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th during the students lunch. Cash only. Thursday, October 30th during breakfast 7:20AM-7:50AM all payment types accepted during this time only.

If you haven’t already, please be sure to complete your background check so you’re cleared by October 30th.

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.

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

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

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.