Carver Middle School Newsletter
April 11, 2021
Principal's Message
Greetings Carver Cougars!
Hopefully everyone had an awesome Spring Break and a Strong finish to the 3rd nine weeks. The 4th nine weeks will bring even more success and we have a very busy few months ahead of us. Thank you to those of you who communicated your SOL plans by taking the survey last week. If you haven't done so please read our SOL Information Letter to Parents. This letter includes important information about SOL testing. Also, please complete the SOL Survey Link to communicate your plans for SOL testing this Spring. This is very important to help us to prepare for Spring SOL testing.
We have several events planned for this week, to include our Spring Athletics fundraiser, this Friday at the Chester Panda Express. Also, our Movies in the Park night featuring Hidden Figures at the Chester YMCA has been rescheduled for Saturday, 4/17 at 8 pm.
We hope that you are able to support both events and we have several key updates for you below.
Thanks and have a great week!
Anthony J. McLaurin, Ed.D.
Principal
G.W. Carver MS
SOL Survey
Please complete the SOL Survey Link to communicate your plans for SOL testing this Spring.
CCPS Online
CCPS Online will be opening registration for the 2021-22 school year on February 1 and will take registrations until July 9, 2021. Additional information and the link to register can be found on the CCPS Online website. Students may register for a full course load if they would like to remain virtual for the 2021-22 school year or they may take supplemental classes while taking a full course load at their home school (fees are required for this option).
For the 2021-22 regular school year, any resident student seeking one additional course through CCPS Online will be granted a full fee waiver upon request. This is a change. Registration for summer courses is underway. Registration for summer Health/PE 9 will close on May 19. Registration for all other classes this summer will close on June 23.
Carver MS counselors are happy to answer all questions related to CCPS Online options.
Key Dates
- April 12- Beginning of the 4th Nine Weeks
- April 16- Panda Express Athletics Fundraiser (10:30 am-9:30 pm)
- April 17- Hidden Figures Movies in the Park Night Chester YMCA (8 pm)
- April 19- PTA Meeting (6:15 pm)
- April 20- Spring Fundraiser Kickoff
Carver MS Free Little Pantry
Carver MS Free Little Pantry!
Please use the Carver MS Amazon Smile Link to provide direct donations to our community!
Thanks Carver Cougars!
Hidden Figures -Movies in the Park Night @ The Chester YMCA!
Saturday, Apr 17, 2021, 08:00 PM
Chester Family YMCA, West Hundred Road, Chester, VA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Return to Learning Updates
Buses and car riders will begin arriving at the school building at 7:10 AM. The plan is to begin allowing students into the school building at this time (7:10 AM). A member of the team will be outside at both locations to make sure everyone knows when it is time to begin entering the building.
2. Dismissal
In order to dismiss in a safe and socially distanced manner, we will have three waves (Wave 1 (1:55) – Car Riders whose last name starts with the letters A-K, Wave 2 (2:00 PM) – Car Riders whose last name starts with the letters L-Z, and all of our students riding the school bus (2:05 PM).
Families who are picking students up – please do me the favor of being in the parent pick up loop at the appropriate time. I would ask that parents/families who are picking up in Wave 1 to begin arriving at 1:45 PM. Parents/families who are picking up students in Wave 2, please do not arrive at the school building until 1:55 PM. We will do our very best to make this a smooth process for everyone, but we know it will be a learning curve. We ask for your patience as we work to get the process more efficient during this first week.
3. Safety and Social Distancing
- We will not use lockers
- Students will be socially distanced in the hallways
- Students will be socially distanced when waiting on a bus or a car ride in the afternoon
- Masks are required at all times
- Shields are required when students are within 6 feet of one another in classrooms
- The daily health assessment – it is important that students do not come to school if they are not feeling well.
Yearbook Updates from Mrs. Boyd!
Follow us on our New Official Pages for upcoming news and highlights!
IG - @gwcarver.middle
Twitter - @gwcarvermiddle
Please us the following to upload your own pictures to the yearbook:
Link to upload photos:
https://images.jostens.com/415793944
If you are prompted to enter a User ID, your user ID is 415793944
Or you may send photos to: michelle_boyd@ccpsnet.net
Carver Kindness!
This year has been exceptionally different for each and every one of us. Let’s end this year strong and make an extra effort to build our community and promote KINDNESS! Please take photos or send a written blurb to Michelle Boyd of our Carver students showing KINDNESS for an opportunity to be featured in our 20/21 Cougar Yearbook. Please be sure to include your student’s name and grade!
If you are posting on your own social media please tags us and use the following hashtags:
IG - @gwcarver.middle
Twitter - @gwcarvermiddle
#cougarpride
#cougarkindness
#carverkindness
#gwcmsyearbook2021
Carver MS School Counseling Assignments 2020-2021
Please see below for your Counselor's contact information.
Thank you!
Grade 6
Mrs. Redding A-M-anna_redding@ccpsnet.net
Mrs. Whitaker N- Z-cathy_whitaker@ccpsnet.net
Grade 7
Mr. Cunningham- kevin_cunningham@ccpsnet.net
Grade 8
Mrs. Lynch-balsorah_lynch@ccpsnet.net
Flex Block Update
Fridays (Office Hours)- Teacher will communicate with students to set up meets for assignments, check-ins, re-teaching and/or make up work. If your student does not have meetings scheduled, they may utilize this time to work on assignments independently.
Wells Athletic Association
Curbside Library Pickup
Pledge of Allegiance Google Meet Link!
Please be sure to share the new Google Meet link below with your Cougar to join us for the Pledge of Allegiance live link daily at 7:35 am!
Community Resources
Join the Carver MS Anime Club!
Share the Love with the Carver Staff!
Carver Attendance Line
Canvas Support Videos
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.
Support and Self- Care During COVID-19
COVID-19 Support from the Viriginia Department of health: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesterfield/.
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.
Message from our School Nurse Mrs. Geisz
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 804.520.4794 to the School Nurse.
3. Update Individual Health service plan: If your child lives with any of the following:
- Asthma
- Life-threatening allergies
- Diabetes
- Seizures
- 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.
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!
George Washington Carver Middle School
Email: Anthony_McLaurin@ccpsnet.net
Website: https://mychesterfieldschools.com/cvrms//
Location: 3800 Cougar Trail, Chester, VA, USA
Phone: 8045243620
Twitter: @gwcarvermiddle