Cougar Chronicle

"Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and falling leaves".

Thank You for a Great Conference Week!

A huge thank you to all of our Carter families who participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences last week! We had just over 50% attendance, which is a fantastic turnout and truly speaks to the strong partnership between home and school.

It was wonderful connecting with so many of you during our in-person conferences—there’s nothing quite like seeing our community come together, face-to-face, for what matters most: supporting our students. Your involvement makes a difference, and we truly value the conversations, questions, and collaboration that happen during these meetings.

Now that conferences are over, here are a few simple ways parents can keep the momentum going:

• Check Parent Portal regularly to stay on top of grades, assignments, and teacher notes.

• Keep the lines of communication open—don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers if you have questions or concerns.

• Set goals with your child based on the feedback you received to help them take ownership of their learning.

• Celebrate growth—big or small. Recognizing progress keeps students motivated!

Thank you again for being such an important part of our Cougar community. Together, we can make this an outstanding year for every student.

Mr. Lee

Thank you to all the families who attended parent teacher conferences, whether it was virtual or in person. I enjoyed talking with many of you on Wednesday in the gymnasium. First quarter will be wrapping up in two weeks. Please make sure you are monitoring PowerSchool and addressing any areas of concern with your student(s), particularly missing assignments.

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.

6th Grade girls had a 60-minute interactive presentation assembly which equipped participants through stories, music, and group activities this past Monday.

They were asked, Do you treat yourself and others the way you should? Participants began to identify areas in their own lives where they may not treat themselves with respect or see their own true value.

Tools were introduced and practiced which will counteract those negative patterns and develop self-awareness and more positive habits. The insight gained will easily translate to a more empathetic approach to peers who are struggling with their own self-worth. Attendees left encouraged and empowered, recognizing their own value and ready to see the value of others.

Next week, October 13-17 is National School Lunch Week. The theme this year is "Taste Around the World" Our menu will be enhanced with the following special entrees:

Monday: Pasta Primavera

Tuesday: Kielbasa & Cheese Pierogi

Wednesday: Tikka Masala

Thursday: General Tso Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice

Friday: Beef Gyro Bar

October 16th is National "Apple Crunch Day" we will be putting out an array of apples for all students to enjoy whether they get a lunch or not.

Please support our Leadership students during their “Chip Chip Hooray Thursdays”!
Chips and snacks will be available for $1.00 each. All proceeds will benefit improvements to our school. Thank you for supporting our student leaders!

Students who were not present at Carter Cougar days got their photo taken during make-up day on Monday, September 29, 2025, they received an order card with a number for parents to order photos. You can visit schoolpictures.com to order photos today.

Student ID's are now required daily for lunch, any lost ID's are turned in to the office, if they can not be found you can purchase a new one from counseling for $5 each.

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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.

Thank you to everyone for supporting Carter's Pink Out Game on Monday, October 6, 2025!

October 14 ~ Early Release

October 15 ~ Booster Club Meeting

October 21 ~ Yearbook Club Meeting

October 23 ~ Half Day

October 31 ~ Half Day

November 4 ~ No School

November 5 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 6 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 7 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

Next Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, October 15th at 3PM 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!

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#/

Football: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE2CA2F9C61-58340159-football#/

Volleyball: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE2CA2F9C61-58330877-sports#/

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

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Email: carterboosterpresident@gmail.com

Deliciousness is on its way! We are running a fundraiser from September 23rd - October 23rd, to raise money for Carter Booster Club. We need your help to make this happen. Stay tuned on how you can join in to support Carter Middle School!

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.