Crusader Family News
May 4, 2025
IN THE MONTHS AHEAD...
May 19th - School Improvement Council 5:00 p.m. CMHS Main Office
May 19th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
May 19th - Last Day of School for Seniors
May 22nd - Instrumental and High School Chorus Spring Concert 7:00 p. m. CMHS Auditorium
May 26th - No School - Memorial Day
June 9th - School Improvement Council 5:00 p.m. CMHS Main Office
June 9th - School Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Town Hall
June 12th - Middle School Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. CMHS Auditorium
June 18th - Last Day of School - Early Release 10:55 a.m.
This week, we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication of our teachers. Thank you for inspiring our students every day to Be the Best They Can Be!
A teacher’s work doesn’t end when the bell rings. Behind the scenes, our teachers spend countless hours planning lessons, organizing materials, grading assignments, and offering thoughtful feedback — all to help our students grow and succeed.
We are deeply grateful for the care, commitment, and support our teachers provide, not only to their students but to the entire Carver community. Thank you for everything you do!
Next week, along with honoring our teachers, we are proud to celebrate our dedicated school nurses — Mrs. Showan and Mrs. Foley.
We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our school community. Their work ensures our students are safe, supported, and cared for — physically, emotionally, and socially. This essential foundation allows our students to focus on learning and reach their full potential.
Thank you, Mrs. Showan and Mrs. Foley, for the compassion, care, and difference you make every single day!
We are excited to announce that the cafeteria has transitioned to reusable flatware after our April vacation. As we become more aware of the environmental impact of our daily choices, it's crucial that we actively shift away from a "throwaway" mentality and adopt more sustainable practices in our everyday lives.
Why it matters:
Landfill overflow: Single-use items like plastic utensils, straws, and disposable coffee cups contribute significantly to overflowing landfills, harming our planet and ecosystems.
Resource Depletion: Overconsumption of disposable products puts a strain on our natural resources, leading to unnecessary waste.
Let's make a change together! By taking small steps towards reducing our reliance on throwaway items, we can collectively create a more sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come.
We will have buckets available for the students at the disposal station to put their silverware in. With the assistance of the lunch monitors and kitchen staff we will help the students dispose of the silverware properly.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Theresa Vernazzaro, District Director of Food & Nutrition Services. VernazzaroT@carver.org • 508-866-6137
We are pleased to inform you about an important health initiative available to all Carver Middle High
School students. Carver Middle High School and Hanson Fire Department, in partnership with Carver
EMS and the organization Who We Play For, is offering free cardiac screenings to the youth in our
community.
Event Details:
● Dates: May 9 from 12:00 - 5:00 and May 10, 2025 from 9:00-1:00
● Location: Carver Middle High School - Middle School Gym
● Who: Anyone aged 10-22
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among young athletes, often due to
undiagnosed heart conditions. These screenings are designed to detect potential heart issues early,
ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
Why Participate?
● Early Detection: An electrocardiogram (ECG) can identify up to 95% of conditions that may
lead to SCA, whereas standard physical exams detect only about 1%.
● Peace of Mind: Knowing your child's heart health can provide reassurance for families and
allow students to engage confidently in physical activities.
● What SCA looks like: We encourage you to watch this short video.
Registration: To register your child for the free screening, please visit the website at
https://www.whoweplayfor.org/massachusetts-plymouth.
We strongly encourage all parents to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. As a father, I
encourage you to allow your child to participate for peace of mind. If you have questions or concerns
please reach out to me and we can discuss them at Cbarends@Hanson-Ma.gov
Sincerely,
Charley Barends
Hanson Fire Deputy Fire Chief
May is observed as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a time to promote the importance of physical activity, physical fitness, and sports participation, with the goal of encouraging Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. The comprehensive health department wants to showcase how the families of our community go out and stay active together! We are asking you to try some of the activities below as a family and send in a photo to be added to our Physical Literacy Mural in the middle school gym hallway! Physical Fitness & Sports Month
8th Grade Commencement Ceremony
We are planning an 8th Grade Commencement on June 13th from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the CMHS Auditorium to celebrate our students achievement and completion of middle school. In addition to presenting our traditional Crusader Pride Awards, all 8th grade students who are being promoted to high school will receive a certificate of completion. Families will be invited to the awards portion of the evening, which will be followed by a Spring Fling (dance) for 8th grade students from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Spring Fling
The 8th Grade Spring Fling Dance will be held on Friday, June 13th from 6:30 - 9pm in the cafeteria. Student tickets cost $15 if purchased prior to May 30th, $20 if purchased between June 2 - 6th. Please contact Mr. Sullivan or Mr. Wechter if you need financial assistance. Students do not need a date, dress, or suit to attend the Spring Fling. Chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks from Carver’s Mamma Mia’s will be served. Please check with Mamma Mia’s regarding food allergies and concerns. Tickets are on sale May 19th - June 6th in Mr. Wechter’s room.
Canobie Lake Park
The Eighth Grade Student Government is sponsoring a class trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire. This trip is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th from 9am - 7:30pm. The cost of the trip is $73.
We will be hosting PIZZA BINGO on Tuesday, June 17th for the eighth grade class to celebrate their commencement from middle school. Pizza, beverages, and ice cream will be served. We are asking parents/guardians to donate gift baskets, gift cards, and/or prizes for the games. Ideas include: create themed baskets (multiple parents could be involved), gift cards, games, sports gear, Carver gear… items can be dropped off in the main office by Monday, June 16th. We thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this event!
Save the Date for the following Senior Events:
Monday, May 19th - Last Day for Seniors - Cap and Gown Distribution, Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal, Senior Cook-Out, and Final Bell at 12:27 p.m.
Friday, May 23rd - Senior Parade at the Elementary School 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28th - Senior Class Day - Academic Awards Assembly CMHS Auditorium 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 29th - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 29th - Convocation Dinner 6:00 p.m. and Awards Assembly in CMHS Auditorium 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 1st - Graduation 10:00 a.m.
Please ensure your student gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on their MCAS testing date to ensure they can perform their best during each assessment. It is important for students to arrive to school on time with a fully charged Chromebook on the following MCAS dates:
Grade 6 Mathematics: May 12th & May 13th
Grade 7 Mathematics: May 5th & May 6th
Grade 8 Mathematics: May 7th & May 8th
Grade 8 STE: May 14th & May 15th
Grade 8 Civics: May 22nd & June 2nd
Grade 9 & 10 Introductory Physics / Biology: June 4th and 5th
Tuesday, May 20th Block C Exam 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block B Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Wednesday, May 21st Block A Exam 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block F Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Thursday, May 22nd Block E Exam 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Block D Exam 9:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
Friday, May 23rd Block G Exam 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and Make-Up Exams 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Students are expected to use the entire testing time for successful completion of their exams and should not be dismissed until the scheduled end of each exam. Seniors are not expected to report during an exam period when they are normally scheduled for an internship.
Final Exams will each count as 5% of a student’s final grade in each full-year course. Final Exams will count as 10% of a student's final grade in each semester course. Seniors who have a grade above 90 in a semester course are exempt from the exam.
NWEA - MAP Growth Assessment
Students in grades 6 - 8 will be taking the final round of MAP® Growth™ Assessments from NWEA. Reports will be mailed home to families before the end of the school year which provide data on student growth in math and reading as well as identify areas of of strength and opportunities for academic growth.
MAP Growth tests are unique, and adapt to student's responses in order to best measure individual's skill level. If a student answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results provide a complete picture of what each student 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 student'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.
It's hard to believe but plans are already underway for summer school. While it's too early to determine which students will be required to attend summer school this is a reminder of the requirements.
Middle School Students Grades 6 - 8 who earn a final grade below 60% in Math and/or English will be required to attend summer school.
High School Students Grades 9-12 will be required to attend summer school for the following reasons:
Student earned a final grade of below 60% in a current or previous course
Loss of credit in a course due to absences
Need to make up or meet a graduation requirement
Summer School will run July 7th - July 31st, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 - 12:00.
We recommend that students and families check Aspen regularly for grades and communicate with teachers to make plans to bring up grades if currently in danger of failing a class for the year.
High school families, it is also a good idea to check attendance to ensure that students are not in danger of losing credit for a class. Just a reminder that students are allowed 8 absences for a semester class and 16 absences for a full year class.
