Carver Middle School Newsletter
January 26, 2020
Principal's Message
As you are aware this is the last week of the semester. Also, students will be released three hours early Friday. Students should continue to work hard to complete the semester strong.
I am hopeful that you are able to join me at the Long Meadow Clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Chris Jones, Principal at Thomas Dale High School will be in attendance. I look forward to speaking with you about our progress over the last year and our goals for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Please use the link below to RSVP and join us over ice cream and hot coco for our first Principal's chat of 2020.
Please join us tomorrow to cheer our boys basketball team for the first round of Middle School basketball playoffs against Midlothian MS at 2:30 pm.
GO COUGARS!
Anthony J. McLaurin, Ed.D.
Principal
G.W. Carver Middle School
Upcoming Events
January 27-Boy's Basketball Playoff game vs. Midlothian Middle@ Carver MS; 2:30 pm.
January 28- Principal's Chat- Longmeadow Club House; 6-7:30.
January 31- End of 2nd Nine weeks grading period. 3 Hour early release for students.
February 6- Rising 6th grade Open house
Student led presentation
Team Carver!
Exploration in Physical Science
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
STEAM CLUB!!!
Would you like to perform activities that you may not ordinarily perform in your science class? Do you like to compete? An informational meeting for STEAM Club will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 2:10 until 3:00 pm and on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 2:10 until 3:00 pm. Interested students are asked to attend one of the two meetings. STEAM Club will begin meeting on every Tuesday and Wednesday beginning on January 28, 2020. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Mann or email at Janet_Mann@ccpsnet.net.
Principal's Chat
We will have the first Principal's chat of 2020 on Tuesday, January 28 at the Longmeadow Club house. The address is 2819 Longmeadow Cir, Chester, VA 23831. We hope to see many of our parents and community members in attendance to discuss Carver MS, our progress and our focus for the second half of the year.
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 06:00 PM
Villages of Longmeadow Clubhouse/Pool, 2819 Longmeadow Cir, Chester, VA 23831, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Give a Kid a Smile Day- Click on the link below for info on a free dental care day for all children under 18 years old.
Exploration Saturdays at Thomas Dale West Campus- Click below for more information
L.C. Bird PTSO Welcomes rising 9th Grade Parents on Monday February 3rd
The L.C. Bird PTSO has invited the parents of rising 9th grade parents to meet with their Parent Teacher Student Organization. Former Carver teacher and new School Board Chair, Debbie Bailey will be in attendance.
Monday, Feb. 3rd
LC Bird High School Library
6:30 pm
Enter at door 14 on the bus loop
Light refreshments will be served
Carver Recycles!
CARVER MS WATCH D.O.G.S.
Carver Middle School is looking to launch our own WATCH D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) organization. This organization will be comprised of dads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, and any other male role models in the lives of our students. We want our WATCH D.O.G.S. to volunteer their time in our school to better enhance the learning experience for all of our students, teachers, and staff. We will take any time you have to be in our building and be an additional presence of support for our school. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Nathanial Wiedenhoft at nathanial_wiedenhoft@ccpsnet.net or at 804-524-3620 extension 144.
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