Crusader Family News

Happy New Year! I hope you had the chance to relax and enjoy time with family and friends over the holiday season. January is a time for new beginnings and positive change, a perfect opportunity to reflect and refocus.

In my daily morning Words of Wisdom, I shared a quote from Robert Browning:

At Carver Middle High School, the Carver Crusader Faculty, Staff, and Administration are here to support our students in reaching their goals. It is a privilege to serve this community and I am grateful for your continued support.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time.

Christine Cabral
Principal
Carver Middle High School

January 8th - Spanish & French National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium

January 13th - School Improvement Council 5:00 p.m. Main Office Conference Room

January 13th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Town Hall

January 17th - 1/2 Day of School for Teacher Professional Development Early Release 10:55 a.m.

January 20th - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 24th - HS Mid Year and MS Reading/Writing Exams - Early Release 10:45 a.m.

January 27th - Last Day of Term II

January 29th - School Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m. Town Hall

Our 9th - 12th grade students will be taking Mid Year Exams in all content areas in January. The Mid Year counts as 10% of a student’s final grade in each semester course and 5% of a student’s final grade in each full year course.

Our 6th - 8th grade students will be taking a Schoolwide Reading and Writing Assessment on Friday, January 24th. The reading and writing assessment will not be factored into students' term or overall grade. These assessments increase academic rigor and best prepare our students to take formative, cumulative tests. These assessments also provide our teachers with a common benchmark on students academic performance to guide teacher instruction.

Please see the attached exam schedule. Note, we will be having a schoolwide early dismissal on Friday, January 24th and early dismissal for grades 9 -12 on Thursday, January 23rd and Monday, January 27th in order to accommodate the testing and scoring schedule.

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 13th and 14th. Students in grade 8 will take the next assessment on January 23rd and 30th.

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.

We will continue to collect new and gently used coats through January 8th to support the Coats for Kids and Families Organization. High School Students can earn Community Service Hours for Donations.

Student Government for Grades 6-8 is sponsoring a trip to Carousel Family Fun Center in Whitman on Friday, January 17th from 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Students have a half day and will be dismissed at 10:50am. Students must return to school by 2:00pm.

The cost of the trip is $20 per student which includes the cost of admission, skate rentals, 2 slices of pizza, drink, and bus transportation.

The first 50 students who return their completed permission slip and payment are eligible to attend. If your son or daughter will attend, please complete and return this form and payment (checks made payable to the Carver MHS) to Mr. Wechter in room 112 by Thursday, January 9th.

Click here for the permission slip or see Mr. Wechter in room 112 by before or afterschool to pick one up!

The MS yearbook is now available to purchase online through January 31st at Jostens (link to school ordering). Please note that we have lowered the price this year to a soft cover book for $30 (online purchasing only) with a very limited amount available to purchase so first come, first serve!

Please also submit any JPEG photos from school events, sports, etc. from grades 6-8 to Mrs. Genovese (genovesej@carver.org) that you would like to be considered for the yearbook with the names of students in the photos. The Yearbook is a reflection of what we have to work with so please consider sharing photos and also purchasing this forever keepsake.

Thank you in advance for your support!

FINAL PAYMENT of $550.00 for Senior Trip is Due January 27th

Checks made payable to CMHS

Grad Bash April 9th - April 13th

As always, please routinely check our district website for updated announcements and information regarding upcoming events at Carver.org