Cougar Chronicle

"October is a symphony of permanence and change" — Bonaro W. Overstreet

Dear Carter Families,

I hope this message finds you well as we settle into the heart of October. It’s been a busy and exciting stretch at Carter — classrooms are buzzing with learning, our fall sports teams are competing hard, and our school community continues to show what it means to RISE.

This month’s Positive You theme in our classrooms is “Identity,” and our focus this week is on Belief — belief in oneself, in others, and in the power of community. Middle school is such an important time for students to discover who they are and what they stand for. As parents and educators, the more we can work together to reinforce these traits, the stronger that sense of identity becomes for each child.

As we head toward the end of the month, I want to thank you for your continued support — whether that’s encouraging your child to get to school on time, attending conferences, cheering at games, or simply checking in at the end of the day. These moments matter more than you know.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Carter team.

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Lee

We have one week remaining in the first card marking. Please encourage your student(s) to make up any missing assignments and to take advantage of any retake opportunities. We will also be analyzing student data for our 3rd earned privilege list, set to begin on October 27th. Our fall sports are winding down and boys basketball tryouts will begin on November 5th. If your son is interested in trying out, make sure they have a current physical on file.

Carter Middle School was pleased to welcome Positive You back this year. The program began with grade-level assemblies that encouraged students to start the year on a positive note.

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.

Please support our Leadership students during their “Chip Chip Hooray Thursdays”!
Chips and snacks will be available for $1.00 each. All proceeds will benefit improvements to our school. Thank you for supporting our student leaders!

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to The Home Depot located at 10 Mile and Hoover for their generous donation of mums and pumpkins for our courtyards. Your support helps enhance the beauty of our school grounds and is greatly appreciated.

Our 8th grade students recently brought history to life by reenacting battle strategies from the American Revolution, including the Battle of Bunker Hill. This engaging activity allowed students to experience history in action while deepening their understanding of this pivotal moment in our nation’s past.

Students who were not present at Carter Cougar days got their photo taken during make-up day on Monday, September 29, 2025, they received an order card with a number for parents to order photos. You can visit schoolpictures.com to order photos today.

Student ID's are now 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.

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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.

October 21 ~ Yearbook Club Meeting

October 23 ~ Half Day

October 31 ~ Half Day

November 4 ~ No School

November 5 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 6 ~ Boy's Basketball Try-outs

November 11 ~ Booster Club Meeting

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

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

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.