Crusader Family News

September 6th Carver Athletic Boosters 6:00 - 7:00 CMHS Ramsay Library

September 7th Multilingual Learners 6:00 - 8:00 CMHS Ramsay Library

September 11th School Committee Meeting 7:00 Carver Town Hall

September 14th Open House 5:30 - 6:00

Administration Welcome in the Auditorium

6:00 - 8:00 Follow Student's Schedule and Meet Teachers

September 19th Europe Trip Meeting at 6:00 CMHS Ramsay Library

September 21st Senior Dinner Dance - Fireside Grille in Middleboro

September 22nd Senior Duck Boat/Boston Field Trip

September 27th Early Release 10:55 for Teacher Professional Development

October 2nd - 5th 6th Grade Field Trip to Camp Burgess

October 6th No School for Teacher Professional Development

October 9th No School Indigenous Peoples Day

October 19th Early Release for CMHS Parent Teacher Conferences

Link to the School Year Calendar 2023-2024

We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our Carver Middle High School Administrative Team: Principal Christine Cabral, Middle School Assistant Principal Dillon Antell, and High School Assistant Principal Sean McInnis.

Collectively we have served a total of 19 years in the classroom, 34 years in administration, and have earned the following degrees:

• Bachelor Degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Sound Recording Technology from the University of Lowell

• Bachelor Degree in Music Education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management from SUNY Albany

• Bachelor Degree in History from Stonehill College

• Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State College

• Masters Degree in Moderate Disabilities from American International College

• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from American International College

• Masters Degree in Business Administration Norwich University

In addition to teaching in the classroom, collectively we have enjoyed our experiences working with students in the following extra curricular/coaching positions: Ice Hockey, Basketball, Football, Field Hockey, Student Council, Student Government, Chorus, Band, and Show Choir.

We all come from large families with strong family core values. We are very proud parents who are all blessed with darling daughters. Dillon has a 2 year old daughter, Sean has two daughters ages 19 and 21, and Christine has three daughters ages 15, 31, and 33.

We are committed to providing engaging and challenging learning experiences in a safe and supportive environment where students rise to be the best they can be! We are dedicated to serving the community of Carver and looking forward to working together to support our students.

We are excited to announce that we are using the Class Tag program for our communications districtwide this year. The goal in using this program is to provide clear, consistent communication regarding all things for your students in one place, as opposed to having multiple apps for each of your student's classes and activities.

There are several important things you need to know about the Class Tag program in order to make it a convenient and successful experience.

• Class Tag is set up and ready for your use as it is synced with our Aspen information system. All of your student's information will be routinely updated. Please inform the school of any changes in your personal information.

• Have you used Class Tag before as an Elementary Parent? As in years past, you do not need to be invited to your student's classroom(s) any longer. You will be able to login with your email and password.
  
  Please note: the current information listed in Aspen will be the contact information that is used to contact you through the Class Tag platform. Please take a moment to log into your Aspen parent portal to make sure the information listed for you is current, including your email and mobile phone number. This information can be viewed and updated by completing an updated emergency contact card by following these simple instructions. This step will also ensure that the school has the most up to date information for you and your students: https://carver.org/new-aspen-parent-guardian-annual-updates/

• You can log into Classtag.com by signing in - if you have already set up an account you can sign in with your created password. When logging into Class Tag for the first time please select “SIGN IN” and use the email address or phone number listed in for you in your student’s Aspen account. This will ensure that the information for your student is linked to your parent account. If you need a password, please select “forget password” at the bottom and this will reset your password securely for you to log in.

• Once in Class Tag be sure to review your account settings:

• Home Language: By selecting your preferred home language any communications through Class Tag will be translated into your preferred language. You can also communicate using your home language which will auto-translate to the selected language of the person you are communicating with.

• Phone Number: Please be sure your best number of contact is listed in Class Tag so we are sure to communicate with you via telephone in case of school cancellations, etc. (see above regarding updating information)

• Communication Preferences: There are a number of ways you can be contacted through Class Tag and you can select your preferred method of contact; by email, text message, in the app, or you can opt out of communications altogether.

• App Links: Apple / iOS: https://apple.co/2rLaibd Android: https://goo.gl/Bu5dWT
  
  

• Student Use: Currently students will be able to receive messages / announcements sent through Class Tag in their student email accounts and will be able to connect with Teachers / Advisors / Coaches through ClassTag.com or the Class Tag App.

• Students do not have the ability to view the announcement home screens for classrooms like parent/guardians are able to. We are working with Class Tag to help them establish such a view for Middle High School students and are hopeful our students will have more access in the future.

• When logging in, students should sign in through "google" and use their school email accounts to access Class Tag.

We look forward to a great year and this new tool to connect us all in one convenient place. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through any stumbling blocks to make this an efficient and convenient system for all. We encourage you to please reach out to our main office if you have any questions on accessing your Class Tag account or updating your student's information in our Aspen information system.

Student schedules are updated and can be accessed through the ASPEN student information system. If students have any questions or concerns with their schedule, they can reach out to their guidance counselor. The ASPEN program has a grading system that allows students and parents/guardians access to all grading information online on a regular basis as well as report cards and teacher pages. Teachers are encouraged to keep their gradebook updated bi-weekly. Parents and students will use the same login information from the previous school year; however, if you have misplaced your password, please contact Amy Gould goulda@carver.org or Michelle Nickerson nickersonm@carver.org for assistance.

Free breakfast and lunch will be available for all students this year. In addition, school lunches will be served on all early release days.

The Carver Public Schools will be following the guidelines published by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the fall return to school that are outlined below:

Please stay home if you are sick.

If a person tests positive:

● They must isolate at home for 5 days Note: Day 1 is the day after you test positive or became symptomatic

● They may return to school on day 6 if they are feeling better and have been fever free for 24 hours

● They must wear a mask in school on days 6-10

Please report all positive test results to the school nurse(s): Karen Showan ShowanK@carver.org (508) 866-6145 and/or Jessica Foley FoleyJ@carver.org (508) 866-6193

If a student has been exposed to COVID-19 and is asymptomatic they may attend school.

If a student has been exposed to COVID-19 and is not feeling well, they should stay home, test, and contact the school nurse.

The last day for high school students to add/drop full year and semester 1 classes is Friday, September 8th. If you need to change a class, students can fill out the Google form that was sent to them or email their counselor.

SAT Registration: Seniors, please complete this form by September 12th, if you would like to register to take the SAT on Wednesday, October 11th, at Carver Middle High School, during the school day. The cost of the exam is $60 and can be paid by cash or a check made out to Carver Middle High School. The payment is due to the guidance office by Monday, October 2nd. Please contact your counselor if you are eligible for a fee waiver. Please note that the SAT is not required for a two year college or trade school.

PSAT Registration: Juniors, please complete this form if you would like to register to take the PSAT during the week of October 10th-13th at CMHS. More specific details will be sent out as we get closer to the exam dates. The cost of this exam is covered by the school district and therefore free to all students who wish to test. The deadline to register is Friday, September 8th.

To have your student’s Chromebook repaired, please follow the process below:

1. Students should visit the main office during AW, WIN or lunch block to drop off their broken or damaged device at the building main office.
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2. For certain issues, at the discretion of office staff and school administration, you will receive a permanent replacement device at the time of drop off. If your device is damaged, you will be automatically billed via MySchoolBucks for any damage charges.
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3. Students will not receive their original Chromebook back. The replacement you received from the main office will become your new permanent device. However, students will be billed for any damage to devices that are checked in for repair.

• Student Parking Passes can now be purchased through MySchoolBucks for $50.
  

Instructions:

1. Login to MySchoolBucks.com

2. Select the School Store Shopping Cart icon

3. At the top right-hand side of the screen click ¨School Store¨ tab and select ¨Browse All Items¨

4. Click ¨View Details¨ on the Parking icon

5. Select your student

6. Click ¨Add to Basket¨

7. Click the ¨Cart¨ icon in the right corner

8. Fill out payment information and click ¨Continue¨, then ¨Place Order¨

9. Print copy of the information page for your records

10. You must bring proof of purchase and your vehicle registration information with you to receive your pass.

Students must bring proof of purchase and vehicle registration information to Mrs. Doyle in the office in order to receive their pass. This year we will be providing all students an assigned numbered spot for the school year. Students will be able to pick their spot on a first come first serve basis.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Doyle at doylea@carver.org or Mr. McInnis at mcinniss@carver.org *Starting Monday, 9/18 all student vehicles must display a valid parking pass or their privileges will be revoked.

Student Drop-Off begins at 7:10 a.m. at the Main Entrance, Door #1. Students who arrive to homeroom after the 7:25 a.m. bell will be marked tardy.

Students are dismissed at 2:05 p.m. If you arrive to pick-up your student prior to the 2:05 p.m. dismissal bell, please park in the parking lot by the football field/high school gym and your student will meet you in the parking lot. Parking will not be allowed in the main driveway and/or in front of the main entrance. All parents will exit onto South Meadow Road as the Pond Street exit is used for buses and student drivers.

If you are dismissing your student please sign them out via Pick Up Patrol (a welcome email was sent out directly through Pick Up Patrol with instructions on creating an account) or by sending an email to MHSdismissals@carver.org. Pull up to door #1 and your student will be sent out upon your arrival.

Parents/guardians picking their student up through the nurse should go directly to door #3.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase in the main lobby during our Open House on September 14th and the winner will be announced at the end of the night. 6th Grade students are selling tickets in advance.

Gift Cards Donated from:

Georgios House of Pizza

Fresh and Friendly Seafood Market

Honey Dew Donuts

Berry Guys

Cornerstones

Additional Donation Items from:

Kindred Spirits Crystals

Bog Berry Craft Collaborative

Clear Photography Studios - 1hr photo shoot. Shoot can EITHER be a professional studio headshot OR a 1hr family photo session (either in studio or on location within 20 minutes drive). High res images will be delivered via online gallery. Studio Headshot will have basic retouching of two chosen looks. Family shoots will have an online gallery of all images taken during the shoot with color and exposure correction (no other retouching). Value of the package is $200 - $300.

All proceeds will provide financial support so that all grade 6 students can attend Camp Burgess

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