Cougar Chronicle

As we move through December and approach the midpoint of the school year, this is a natural time for students to feel the pressure of deadlines, missing assignments, upcoming assessments, and the excitement of the holidays. It can be a lot for middle schoolers to manage at once, and it’s a perfect chance for us – school and home working together – to help them build strong habits and emotional balance.

At Carter, we’ve been talking with students about taking ownership of their learning, setting goals, and finishing the semester with pride. You can support that message at home by checking Parent Portal together, talking through any missing assignments, and helping your child plan out manageable steps to get caught up. These small conversations make a big difference.

December can also bring mixed emotions for students. For some, this season is full of excitement and tradition. For others, the holidays can be a reminder of uncertainty or stress. Please encourage your child to reach out to a trusted adult here at school if they need support.

As always, thank you for your partnership. Let’s continue to finish 2025 strong and head into winter break knowing we’ve done everything we can to support our kids.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Have a great weekend!

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On Tuesday, November 25th students who didn't have a tardy in the month of November were able to celebrate with open gym, games and electronic fun.

December 15 ~ Winder Wonderland White Out (wear all white)

December 16 ~ Holiday Warm and Fuzzy (hats, scarves, fuzzy socks, puffy vests, etc)

December 17 ~ Holiday Spirit Day (wear red, green, white and anything that shows the Holiday spirit)

December 18 ~ Holiday Character Day (dress like an elf, Santa, wear holiday head wear)

December 19 ~ Ugly Sweater Day

Thank you to all students who participated in our candy bar sale! Each student that sold at least one box will receive an Urban Air pass as long as their balance has been paid in full!

3rd Place ~ Brooklyn G.with 15 boxes sold

2nd Place ~ Myles C. with 18 boxes sold

Top Seller ~ Christopher E. with 20 boxes sold

5lb Chocolate Bar ~ Brooklyn R.

As you can see it was a close race and it was fun to see the students challenge themselves along with their peers! I also believe the parents joined in on the fun to help their students out which was fun to see! Great job Cougars!

Did you know: when cutting up onions if you place a wet paper towel next to your cutting board your eyes will not water. The onion aroma goes toward moisture and the paper towel will draw the release of aroma away from your eyes.

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.

December 9 ~ Early Release

December 22 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 23 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 24 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 25 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 26 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 29 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 30 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

December 31 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

January 1 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

January 2 ~ No School ~ Holiday Break

January 5 ~ School Resumes

January 16 ~ Half Day

January 19 ~ No School

January 27 ~ Early Release

There is no Booster Club meeting in December.

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:

Facebook.com/

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

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.