Cougar Chronicle

September Weekly update ~ September 12, 2025

Thank You for a Great Open House!

We want to extend a big thank you to all of our families who joined us for Open House this week. By being here, you’ve taken the first important step in your student’s education for this school year, and we are grateful for your support.

We hope you enjoyed hearing messages from myself, Dr. Bernia, and Kenny Spear from Positive You. Attached below you’ll find a few reminders from Kenny’s presentation on Digital Detox, as well as a QR code to provide your feedback on the session.

One of the key themes from Kenny’s talk was the importance of setting boundaries around technology use. At school, we continue to see that limiting cell phone use during the day with our no cell phone standard creates fewer distractions and less drama, allowing students to focus more on learning and building positive relationships.

We know that parenting in today’s world isn’t easy—we’re all navigating the challenges of raising children in the digital age together. This is not meant as a “how-to” guide for parenting, but rather a reminder that small changes can make a big difference for kids both at home and at school.

Here are a few simple tips that can help:

• Set tech-free times at home (like during meals or the hour before bedtime).

• Encourage face-to-face conversations instead of texting when possible.

• Model healthy habits by limiting your own screen use during family time.

• Check in regularly with your child about their online experiences—both the positives and the challenges.

Together, by supporting one another, we can help our students develop healthier habits, reduce unnecessary stress, and focus on what really matters this school year.

Together,

Mr. Lee

Things are going well as students are getting back into the swing of things. We are promoting our RISE PBIS program and the students are responding wonderfully. Please continue having conversations with your children about your expectations for their academics and behavior in school.

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

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Open House! It was great to see so many families come through the building and see the exciting changes Carter is making for the students!

We are proud to celebrate our students who recently passed the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) test! This achievement highlights their dedication, hard work, and growing proficiency in English language skills. Passing the WIDA test opens doors to new learning opportunities and helps our students thrive academically and socially. Keep up the great work—your progress inspires us all!

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.

Movement Club begins on Wednesday, September 17th after school until 3:40PM. Bring your walking shoes and join the fun! Any questions please contact Mr. Smith

Open Gym started Thursday, September 11th. Doors open at 7AM please remember you must enter through the gym side doors. Any questions please contact Mr. Dudek.

Please encourage your student(s) that if they misplaced an item to please stop by our lost and found locations to see if it's there. We've had a pink water bottle, a pair of glasses and a few pieces of jewelry on the office counter for about a week now. Please encourage your student to stop by the office if they have misplaced any of those items.

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.

Veronica C

Kaylee C

Mia G

Evelyn H

Lyric L

Lilliana M

Gideon N

Shelby P

N’Asia P

Mila P

Autumn S

Kaylee S

Isabella S

Savannah T

Jada W

Eelyn B

Londyn D

Jillian F

Aleaze G

Tess K

Tiaera M

Violet P

Faye P

Aubrey P

Brooklyn R

Laney S

Emma S

Marley T

Riyan T

Lylia Y

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 15 ~ NWEA Math Testing

September 16 ~ Early Release

September 16 ~ NWEA Math Testing

September 17 ~ NWEA Math Testing

September 17 ~ Booster Club Meeting

September 18 ~ Open Gym

September 18 ~ NWEA Math Testing

September 19 ~ NWEA Math Testing

September 22 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 23 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

September 24 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

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 30 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 1 ~ Count Day

October 1 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 2 ~ Open Gym

October 2 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

October 3 ~ NWEA ELA Testing

Next Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, September 17th at 3PM in the Media Center.

• 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.

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.