Carver Middle School Newsletter
May 3, 2020
Principal's Message
Hopefully all is well with our students and community. This week is teacher appreciation week! Please take a moment to use email or social media to thank a teacher this week. Our teachers work extremely hard for our students and it is evidenced by the creativity and diligence that they have displayed during distance learning.
Parents will have and opportunity to pick up their personal belongings from school this Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents will not exit their vehicles. Staff members will greet parents at door 1 and collect belongings from lockers along with pictures, instruments and other items that were left at school. Items will then be delivered to your vehicles.
Pick up this week will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 am- 2 pm. Please use the
student belongings pick up form to select a time to pick up your child's things. Pick-up times are scheduled according to grade level.
Please continue to utilize our online learning lab the, Cougar Den, to access new learning opportunities.
Be safe and healthy.
GO COUGARS!
Anthony J. McLaurin, Sr., Ed.D.
Principal
G.W. Carver Middle School
2020-2021 Course Verification Letter
Carver MS School Counselor Contacts
Please reach out to our school counselors for questions regarding course requests for the 2020-2021 school year.
Mr. Kevin Cunningham - current 6th grade: kevin_cunningham@ccpsnet.net
Mrs. Anna Redding - current 7th grade, Last Name A-K; CBG: anna_redding@ccpsnet.net
Dr. Maia Johnson - Counseling Coordinator, current 7th grade, Last Name L-Z; Cougar Academy: maia_johnson@ccpsnet.net
Mrs. Balsorah Lynch - current 8th grade: balsorah_lynch@ccpsnet.net
Chromebook Support
CCPS has developed a plan to provide support for school division-issued Chromebooks during this extended school closure:
Every Tuesday at Thomas Dale and Matoaca High Schools from 9 a.m. until noon
Every Thursday at CTC@Hull and Robious Middle from 1-4 p.m.
Fundraiser Collection
Cougar Den
Carver Community Letter Writing Campaign!
Get a library card over the phone!
Check out this exciting information from the Chesterfield County Public Library!
This will give you access to so many more ebook titles!
Self-Care During COVID-19
Please take a look at the COVID-19 Resources link. As we are all dealing with difficult times children and adults both may benefit from ideas and resources to help us to cope positively with our present reality.
Library Resources from Mrs. Stargardt!
ENCOURAGE OUR COUGARS TO READ DAILY!
Studies show that thirty minutes of Reading per day day can improve social, emotional and brain development!
ACCELERATED READER is open for students to take quizzes from home, 8:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. each day. Students are on their honor to follow the same rules for taking a quiz at home as at school (please don't use the book while taking a quiz).
Here is the link: https://hosted340.renlearn.com/32607/
Please visit the Carver Library Libguides page where you will currently find resources, Accelerated Reader information, and more. In the near future, reading challenges, read alouds, and more resources will be added. http://libguides.ccpsnet.net/c.php?g=517494
Students have access to MACKIN VIA from their dashboard (my.ccpsnet.net) for ebooks.
Many new titles will be added to the platform very soon, as an order was just placed!
I miss being at school with our students; stay well!
Mrs. Stargardt
CCPS Instructional Resources for Parents
Order Your Yearbook Early!
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
How to Buy a Yearbook (Cost: $35.00)
Bring in a check made out to “Carver Middle School” for 35.00 to Mr. McGill in room 1606
To buy with credit card go to Carver's website and click on “School Information” and at the bottom it says “Yearbook.”
Payment Plan option, go to Jostens.com and type in Carver Middle School, Chester, VA. Select Yearbook and they will have an option of a payment plan for you.
Yearbooks are delivered the first week in June. Students can buy a yearbook anytime of year, even the last week of school. If you buy online or bought on fee night, please save your receipt.
WE NEED SNOW PICTURES
If you have pictures of your Carver student in the snow this year, please send them to me at brian_mcgill@ccpsnet.net
Carver Recycles!
Carver PTA!
Use the PTA website at: https://carverpta.ptboard.com/ to sign up.
1. Log in or create an account.
2. On the "Join School" pop up screen enter code: 9XKCHR.
3. Sign up to assist with events, purchase spirit wear, raise funds and assist the PTA in supporting our students!
CCPS Parent Handbook 2019 Link
County Champion Lady Cougars!
George Washington Carver Middle School
Email: Anthony_McLaurin@ccpsnet.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ccpsnet.net/cvrms/home
Location: 3800 Cougar Trail, Chester, VA, USA
Phone: 8045243620
Twitter: @gwcarvermiddle