Cougar Chronicle

September Weekly update ~ September 19, 2025

We are off to a strong start this fall, and I want to thank you for the role you play in helping us build momentum. Each day we are seeing students settling into routines, supporting one another, and rising to the expectations of our RISE framework—being Respectful, showing Individual Accountability, staying Safe, and staying Engaged.

This week, please help us reinforce with your student, the importance of coming to class prepared, being on time, and giving their best effort. Small, consistent habits lead to big results, and together we can set the foundation for a successful school year.

We also have some exciting events coming up, including our first home volleyball game and Detroit Lions Spirit Day. These activities provide opportunities to celebrate school pride while also reminding students that privileges come with responsibility. Thank you for continuing to partner with us as we teach our Cougars not only how to succeed academically, but how to grow as leaders and teammates.

We have our first home volleyball match on Monday, 9/22. We are trying something new this year: all students on our earned privilege list (which is almost everyone right now) may attend sporting events without a parent. If your child plans to attend this game, they will need their admission ($2) and a ride home.

Thank you for your patience in the parking lot. I sent home several communications on Wednesday but if you missed them, we are trying to use the two traffic lanes for drop off and not our "fire lane" area. The fire lane will remain open for pick up in the afternoon.

Please read the following letter in regards to our early release policy for the 2025-2026 School Year.

We have an exciting new opportunity for all in-coming 6th grade students. Mrs. Bednard is in the process of hosting small groups of 6th graders in her room during lunch. These meetings will continue until all students have had a chance to participate. During these meetings, we are discussing some of the changes from elementary to middle school, and how to navigate those changes. We are completing small group activities related to the middle school transition. Mrs. Bednard also has 8th grade WEB and Leadership students at these meetings to talk to students on how to be successful at Carter Middle School. Our goal is to show 6th grade students some of the resources they have, and to alleviate some of the anxiety that some 6th grade students experience.

At Carter Middle School, Parent-Teacher Conferences are a key part of our communication strategy regarding your child's progress. Please plan on booking a parent-teacher conference with the applicable teacher(s) for each child you have attending Carter Middle School.

This round of conference we are using the Carter Middle School Conference Manager. This application allows you to check our teachers' schedules and book a conference.

Conferences will on Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th. Please look for more information soon to schedule your conference.

If you are interested in volunteering at Carter Middle School a background form needs to be completed two weeks prior to volunteering. Please click the link below or stop by the main office to pick up a form and return to our office. We will need a copy of your driver's license before we are able to submit your form.

Order your school photos today! School Pictures will be here at Carter on Monday, September 29, 2025 for anyone who missed Carter Cougar Days for student's ID badge and school photos. Starting Tuesday, September 30, 2025 student ID's will be 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.

If you have not ordered your 8th Grade Panoramic photo of the 8th Grade Class, please see the QR code/order form to order online.

There will be a yearbook meeting on Monday, September 29, 2025 after school in Ms. Miljan's room 207. If you turned in a yearbook club slip please come by after school on September 29th. Any questions you can email Ms. Miljan.

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.

Volleyball apparel is now available for sale on the Carter website. All orders must be placed by Monday, September 22, 2025 no exceptions will be made.

September 22 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 23 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 24 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 24 ~ Movement Club

September 25 ~ Open Gym

September 25 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 26 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 29 ~ Picture Make-up day

September 29 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 29 ~ Yearbook Meeting

September 30 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 1 ~ Count Day

October 1 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 1 ~ Movement Club

October 2 ~ Open Gym

October 2 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 3 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 8 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

October 9 ~ Half Day

October 9 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences

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.

Interested in volunteering and helping with events that our Carter Booster Club put on? Please reach out to our Booster Club President via email.

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

Looking for new Carter Middle School spirit wear? Check out 1st Place Spirit Wear online!

✨ Right now, they’re holding a 25% off sale! ✨ Visit: 1st Place Spirit Wear – Carter Middle School

Show your school pride and save big! 🎉

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.