Cougar Chronicle

At Carter, we have focused on kindness and inclusion. Through our weekly Positive You lessons, classroom conversations, and assemblies focused on treating others with respect, we have challenged our students to think beyond themselves and truly live out what it means to RISE: Respectful, Individual Accountability, Safe, and Engaged.

Kindness should not just be a slogan. It should be apart of our culture.

Our Positive You lessons have encouraged students to reflect on their words, their actions, and the impact they have on others. We have also hosted assemblies that highlighted inclusion, empathy, and standing up for one another. The message has been clear: every student belongs at Carter.

As we head into break, we want to partner with you on something important.

Sometimes after a week off from school, we notice an uptick in social media issues when students return. With extra free time and increased screen time, misunderstandings, hurtful comments, or group chats can escalate quickly. What may start as a joke can turn into something that impacts relationships and carries over into the school day.

We encourage families to keep the message of kindness going at home:

• Check in with your child about their social media activity.

• Have conversations about appropriate online behavior and digital footprints.

• Consider setting limits on screen time during the break.

• Encourage face to face interactions. Invite a friend over, plan an outing, or get involved in activities that build real connections beyond a screen.

A simple question such as, “How are things going with your friends?” can open the door to meaningful conversation.

We are proud of the growth we have seen in our students this month. Let’s continue reinforcing those expectations together so that when we return, our focus can remain where it belongs: learning, growth, and preparing for the upcoming push toward PSAT and MSTEP.

Enjoy the well deserved break, spend time together, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to RISE.

Mr. Lee

I hope everyone enjoys their mid-winter break. When we return, we will hold expectations reminder meetings with all grade levels. We have several field trips planned throughout the spring and we want everyone to be included in these opportunities. We do have two away girls basketball games at Grissom on Monday and Carleton on Wednesday the week we return from break.

Respectful

Individual Accountability

Safe

Engaged

Carter Middle School was excited to welcome motivational speaker and author Jim “Basketball” Jones on Tuesday, February 10th. His engaging presentation energized our students, who had a great time while learning valuable life lessons about kindness and inclusion.

Please enjoy the slideshow from the Assembly.

The 8th grade students got to enjoy a "show and tell" from our WCSPA program today.

Mission Statement:

WCSPA curates and maintains a space for diverse young artists to explore their creative interests through self-actualization, working in partnership with families and the community to achieve the dynamic educational outcomes necessary to become productive, ethical, and successful citizens.

Any 8th grade students interested in performing arts can audition Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

For more information visit their website.

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

Social media can have a significant impact on girls’ sleep and mental health, especially during the middle and high school years. Many girls feel pressure to stay connected, respond to messages immediately, and keep up with posts late into the night, which often leads to reduced and disrupted sleep. The blue light from screens can also interfere with the body’s natural sleep cycle, making it harder to fall and stay asleep. In addition, constant exposure to curated images and highlight reels can contribute to unhealthy comparisons, lower self-esteem, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy. Cyberbullying and fear of missing out (FOMO) can further increase stress levels. Over time, lack of sleep combined with heightened social pressure can negatively affect mood, concentration, and overall emotional well-being.

Carter Middle School wants to hear from you. If you can please fill out the following survey and let us know how you feel. This survey lets us understand the quality of services provided to learners and their families. Your responses are used for continuous improvement process. Click the link to fill out the survey.

Thank you!

If you have a current 5th grader or know a family please share the information with the families.

March 2 ~ 5th Grade students from Cromie, Wilde, & Wilkerson will visit Carter

April 21 ~ Parent/Guardian & 5th grade student Parent Night

May 15 ~ 5th Grade students from Cromie, Wilde & Wilkerson will visit Carter for lunch

We can't wait to meet your student(s)! Look for more information on our website and future newsletters as the dates gets closer.

Walking Club will start back up on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, right after school and will run until 3:40 PM.

For any students in 6th/7th Grade that are interested in MSVPA, please see the upcoming dates for Open House or program highlights.

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.

February 16 ~ Mid Winter Break - No School

February 17 ~ Mid Winter Break - No School

February 18 ~ Mid Winter Break - No School

February 19 ~ Mid Winter Break - No School

February 20 ~ Mid Winter Break - No School

February 23 ~ School Resumes

March 2 ~ 5th Graders visit

March 2 ~ Booster Club Meeting

March 3 ~ Early Release

March 12 ~ Half Day
March 12 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

March 20 ~ No School

March 24 ~ Early Release

March 26 ~ All School Movie Field Trip

March 27 ~ Half Day

March 30 ~ Spring Break - No School

March 31 ~ Spring Break - No School

April 1 ~ Spring Break - No School

April 2 ~ Spring Break - No School

April 3 ~ Spring Break - No School

April 6 ~ Spring Break - No School

April 7 ~ School Resumes

Next Booster Club meeting is Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Media Center.

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 the following, please click the event to see the sign ups:

Taki Tuesday

Basketball Concessions

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

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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Email: carterboosterpresident@gmail.com

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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.