Thank you all very much for your support through a tough start to the school year last week. We truly appreciate all of the positive emails and encouragement last week. We are in this together and we want nothing more than to ensure that our students are having and enjoyable learning experience everyday rather learning virtually or when we return to in person instruction. With that in mind, we look forward to offering parents a few minutes with teachers during our virtual Open House tomorrow from 4 pm-6 pm. Please see the google site below for meeting links, teacher videos and the Open House Schedule.

Please see below for updated support links and other key information.

We hope to see you soon.

GO COUGARS!

Anthony J. McLaurin, Sr., Ed.D.

Principal

G.W. Carver Middle School

Thank you!

Please use the links below to for Back to School Information!

Carver MS Back to School Site

Carver MS Canvas Support Center

Carver Schedule Request Form

Welcome to Mrs. Cathy Whitaker our new School Counseling Coordinator! Please see below for your Counselor's contact information. Sixth grade students are assigned counselors based on last name. Please complete the Carver Schedule Request Form if your child's schedule needs to be adjusted and the appropriate counselor will contact you ASAP.

Thank you!

Grade 6

Mrs. Redding A - K-anna_redding@ccpsnet.net

Mrs. Whitaker L - Z-cathy_whitaker@ccpsnet.net

Grade 7

Mr. Cunningham- kevin_cunningham@ccpsnet.net

Grade 8

Mrs. Lynch-balsorah_lynch@ccpsnet.net

Thanks to Mrs. Smith for hosting Canvas Support Sessions last week! Please see the videos below if you could not make it to the session.

Carver Canvas Support-Video 2

Carver Canvas Support-Video 3

CCPS Power Supply Replacement

CCPS Chromebook Basics (English)

CCPS Chromebook Basics (Spanish)

CCPS Homepage

CCPS Family and Community Engagement

CCPS Canvas for Parents

CCPS Tutors

Office Hours- 7:25 am - 7:55 am

First Block- 8:00 am - 9:10 am

Second Block- 9:15 am - 10:25 am

Third Block- 10:30 am - 11:40 am

Lunch- 11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Fourth Block- 12:20 pm - 1:30 pm

PAWS Time- 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm

Carver MS School Nurse Video

Here are a few reminders from the school clinic, even though we are starting school virtual all of the following are still required for this school year:

1. Proof of immunization: For a complete list of all required immunizations please see the Virginia Department of health link https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/ There are 2 Middle School specific requirements. Note :Effective July 1, 2019, a booster dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade. Also note: Effective October 1, 2008, a complete series of 3 doses of HPV vaccine is required. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 6th grade, however with HPV, after reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent’s or guardian’s sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

2. Immunization records can be faxed to 804.520.0189 to the School Nurse.

3. Update Individual Health service plan: If your child lives with any of the following:

1. Asthma
2. Life-threatening allergies
3. Diabetes
4. Seizures
5. Or any other health concern that requires medication or specific health related procedures while in school please make sure that we have an updated health service plan and/or medication administrations forms. Required forms can be found here https://mychesterfieldschools.com/family-and-community-engagement/preparing-for-school/student-health-and-safety/

4. Please keep in mind due to COVID 19 the use of nebulizers will not be allowed this school year, so please make sure to discuss plans for treatment with your physician if your child has asthma.

I am looking forward to supporting your child to be safe, healthy and ready to learn at Carver Middle School! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email me at lisa_geisz@ccpsnet.net or call me at 804.524.3620 ext.143.

Check out this exciting information from the Chesterfield County Public Library!

This will give you access to so many more ebook titles!

Get a library card over the phone link!

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.

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!