Cougar Chronicle

This weekend we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep as daylight saving time comes to an end. It’s a simple reminder that sometimes slowing down or stepping back can be a good thing, not just with our clocks but with our mindset too.

Today at Carter we held our Pep Assembly, and for a little while our students truly fell back to just being kids. No social media drama, no attitudes, no stress, just laughter, costumes, school spirit, and pure middle school fun. It was refreshing to see students cheering, smiling, and enjoying the moment without worrying about who was watching or what might get posted online.

As we head into the weekend, I hope all of our students carry that same energy forward. Go out, trick-or-treat, laugh with friends, and make memories. Middle school is a unique and special time, a chance to learn, grow, and still embrace the simple joy of being a kid.

So as the clocks fall back this weekend, maybe we all can too, back to what really matters.

Our first quarter is officially in the books and students are enjoying a fresh start in all their classes. As October comes to a close and we enter November, I'd like to review my October tip of the month and introduce November's tip. October's tip was to check your child's grades and attendance at least once a week on PowerSchool. November's tip is to know your child's friends' and teachers' names. Even if you can't remember all of them, having the conversation with your child demonstrates interest and concern and fosters an environment where communication is commonplace.

We are off to a great start!

Send in those permission slips and get a box of World's Finest Chocolate Bars to sell for $2 each ($60 for one box), all money will be due before another box is given, no candy bars can be returned.

Once you sell your 1st box turn in the money in the envelope provided. If you would like a second box please sign the envelope then we will give your student the next box. The more you sell the more chances to win!

There should be no selling during lunch or school hours between students. Opened boxes of chocolate CANNOT be returned, once you get a box you are responsible for payment before another box is given.

All money will be due by Monday, December 1st. Students will have a chance to win an Urban Air Pass for selling one box of candy bars! Top seller will win Motorized Scooter!

We have upped one of the Top Prizes to a $120 Nike gift card instead of $50! Mr. Lee will help you to pick out the right Air Jordan's!

Plus if you sell 3 boxes you will be entered into a drawing for a 5lb candy bar!

Get your permission slips in for a chance to win a 1lb candy bar! Look at all our winners so far! Keep it going Carter Cougars!

To the 7th Grade Football Team on an UNDEFEATED season this year! Congratulations to all the students and Coach Mark & Coach Mike.

To the 8th Grade Football Team on an UNDEFEATED season this year! Congratulations to all the students and Coach Voss & Coach Jason.

If you’re interested in joining the Cheer/Dance Club, please meet with Mrs. Julin on Thursday, November 6th in the media center right after school until 3:30 PM.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Julin.

Quarter 1 report cards will be available to view only through PowerSchool. There will be no paper copies sent home. Report cards will be viewable after November 6th for parents in their Parent Portal accounts.

All parents need a Parent Portal account, no paper copies will be distributed.

Our Kitchen Staff dressed as the "Spice Girls" during Multiple Day on Wednesday, October 29th.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Thank you to our countless volunteers and the Carter Booster Club for making the Extravaganza a fantastic event for our students!
A special thank you to our Leadership students, and Ms. Cherry for creating an awesome Haunted House experience!

Next Booster Club meeting is Tuesday, November 11th at 6PM 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 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.