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“Learning is not a product of schooling but the life-long attempt to acquire it..” Albert Einstein
Dear Carver Parents and Students,
Again, for the entire Carver Family, this school year brings the expectation of maintaining
our fine academic tradition. At Carver, our curriculum and instruction is in line with the mission of
the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP). That mission, “…to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful
world through intercultural understanding and respect” guides our current academic focus and pre-
sents many opportunities for our instructors to address international studies throughout all content
areas of instruction. Our ultimate goal is to develop students that will eventually become global citi-
zens that are prepared to use their knowledge, skills, talents, and intercultural awareness to make
their contributions to this world.
Carver Middle School is a community; and, like all other communities, its members must share the
responsibility of our vision. Our continued success depends on parents, faculty, staff, and students
contributing and giving their personal best on a daily basis. I encourage every parent to stay in-
volved during his or her student’s three years at Carver Middle School. Middle school can be chal-
lenging for most students as it is a time for emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development.
It is of the utmost importance that our students know that we are there for them as they struggle to
find their place in a setting where “the sense of belonging and friendship” becomes a primary focus.
Some students may struggle to manage a demanding academic, athletic, family, and/or extra-
curricular schedule. Every student will need parents to be firm and insist that a minimum of ninety
minutes be devoted to study and homework during each school week.
This year, to date, six new faculty members have joined the Carver family. Mr. Mark Burchette will
be teaching 6th-grade Social Studies; Mr. B. Cory Williams will be teaching 7th-grade Social Studies;
Mrs. Kristine Lovely will be our Special Education teacher; Mrs. Robin Emerson will be Carver’s and
Booker T. Washington’s shared Staff Development Teacher; Ms. Teresa Davis will be teaching 6th-
grade math; and, Mrs. Kathleen Jeffries will be the 7th-grade counselor.
As always, at Carver, we have an open door policy. Please feel free to call the school for any assis-
tance or information that you may need. Carver is your school and your support and involvement are
critical to our continued success.
Sincerely,
Melissa J. Woolridge, Ph.D. Principal, George Washington Carver Middle School
August 2012
WELCOME BACK,
Students!!
Carver Wildcat ROAR
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
WILDCAT ROAR
Communication form 2
TM BOOKS 3
NEW PTSA Board 5
PTAVENUE 8-9
Uniforms 10-11
Jazz and Jeans 13
Inside this issue:
Special points of
interest:
PTSA Memberships
SCHOOL TIMES
Football schedule
PTAVENUE
Volunteers NEEDED!!
Jazz & Jeans
Directory Information
Early release Fridays
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CARVER PARENT
COMMUNICATIONS FORM
Carver Middle School 2012-2013
Please return completed form to school office c/o PTSA Directory.
STUDENT’S “GOES BY” FIRST & LEGAL LAST NAME: GENDER GRADE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Parent/Guardian: ________________________
Street: ___________________________________
City/Zip: ________________________________
Home Phone Number: ____________________
Email: __________________________________
Email: __________________________________
Alternate Contact Numbers:
Cell________________Work ______________
Additional Information (if applicable):
Parent/Guardian: ______________________________
Street: ________________________________________
City/Zip: _____________________________________
Home Phone Number: _________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Alternate Contact Numbers:
Cell___________________Work __________________
Please check all that apply:
I permit Carver PTSA to publish the above information in the PTSA Directory.
(Valid until student graduation or notification thereof)
If you want only certain information published, please circle the permissible areas.
Parent(s) Name Address Home Phone Email
Please include me in the weekly Carver News emails.
UPDATE/CHANGE REQUEST ONLY
(Please complete the applicable areas above)
I am interested in becoming a parent volunteer; check your volunteer interest(s):
Teacher luncheons Jazz and Jeans Spring fundraiser
School dances Field trips 8th
grade events
Book fair Grounds clean-up Other: ___________________________
Signed: Date: ,2012
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P A G E 3 W I L D C A T R O A R
What’s a TM? Why should I care?
The Time Management Book TM is a required tool for students at Carver, and can be purchased at school for $5.00.
The TM is designed to help students be successful in school. Successful students use their TM books EVERYDAY at
school... and they also take them home. What better way to get parents on the learning team? Not only does the TM
list students’ homework assignments, but it also has the school calendar, the uniform code, school policies, im-
portant quotes and learning ideas AND serves as a hall pass! Quite the versatile publication! Please read the expec-
tations below to understand Carver’s TM objectives:
HOW CAN PARENTS USE THE TM?
Show your child how to set goals
check the information in front of the TM
Show your child how to manage time
check the information in front of the TM
Show your child how to enter an assignment in the TM, with
its due date.
Encourage your child to check off a task when it has been
completed
TM Book Objectives
Improve academic performance
Teach and reinforce goal setting
Teach and reinforce time management
Track homework
Improve test-taking skills and results
Improve school-home communication
TM Book Expectations for Use:
Students will carry the TM to each class
Students will replace the TM if it’s lost
Students will use the TM as a hall pass
Teacher will check the TM once a week
5% Back to Schools Program at Office Depot
If Carver parents shop at Office Depot and give them our school
ID, # 70082974, Carver can earn 5% of the purchase, enabling
our school to acquire additional supplies. Thanks Parents!
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P A G E 4 A U G U S T 2 0 1 2
¼ Page Ad $ 35 QTY ________________
½ Page Ad $ 50 QTY ________________
Full Page Ad $100 QTY ________________
Inside Back Cover $150 QTY ________________
Back Cover $200 QTY ________________
Name of Business: ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Name of Contact: ______________________________________________
Contact Phone: ______________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________
Website: ______________________________________________
DEADLINE: September 14, 2012
Signed: Date: ,2012
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
DIRECTORY ADVERTISING FORM Carver Middle School 2012-2013
Please return completed form to school office c/o PTSA Directory.
Sondia Bell will contact you to collect your camera-ready art work
and payment. Please send any questions or comments to
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P A G E 5 A U G U S T 2 0 1 2
Carver PTSA Board 2012-13
Contact Information
Office: Name: Email:
President: Shelley Cooper [email protected]
1st
Vice President: Jazz
N Jeans
Beth Delancy [email protected]
1st
Vice President: Jazz N Jeans
Karen Bruns [email protected]
2nd
Vice President: Spring Fundraiser
VACANT
2nd
Vice President: Spring Fundraiser
VACANT
Treasurer: Bob Ehrle [email protected]
Secretary: Tanisha Smith [email protected]
Delegate: Chris Pettit [email protected]
Membership: Kimberly Collins [email protected]
Membership: Jennifer Brock [email protected]
Hospitality: Katy Hunt [email protected]
Hospitality: Melissa Sublett [email protected]
Directory: Sondia Bell [email protected]
Logo Wear: Tris Mabes [email protected]
Grounds: Steve Grantham [email protected]
Wildcat Roar: Denise Sharkey [email protected]
Reflections: Mary Williams [email protected]
8th Grade Committee: Melanie Johnson [email protected]
8th Grade Committee: Monique Johnson [email protected]
Principal: Melissa Woolridge [email protected]
Carver’s PTSA Board 2012-2013 has opening(s) for 2nd Vice President, Spring Fundraiser. This position’s
responsibilities includes managing the spring fundraiser. Interested parties, please notify Shelley Cooper
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P A G E 6 W I L D C A T R O A R
Please give a BIG Welcome to our new PTSA President
Shelley Cooper
Dear Carver Families and Friends, Your Carver PTSA board has been busy this summer planning for the new school year. We will continue many of the great efforts from last year including:
Achieving 100% PTSA membership Coordinating a weekly information e-mail to parents Updating the school website’s PTSA page and calendar Publishing the monthly newsletter, The Wildcat Roar Offering Logowear sales to provide some school uniform items and Friday
spirit t-shirts Organizing several meals for teachers/staff and two ice-cream days for
students through Hospitality Funding the Curriculum Enhancement program for teachers to enhance the
student’s learning experience Grant $100 per classroom teacher for supplies
Please plan to attend our first PTSA meeting of the new year on August 30th at
6:30p.m. The program will be Principal Q&A with Dr. Woolridge and also will include
important information regarding the EXPLORE test from Mr. Ehrle. Watch for other
meeting program topics to be announced.
Our Jazz N Jeans committee has already put a lot of work into our annual adult din-
ner/auction fundraiser. Please get involved by serving on the committee or securing
auction items. Definitely plan to gather a group of family and friends to attend the
event and support Carver on November 17th.
Please don’t hesitate to contact any PTSA Board Member with any questions.
Thank you to our PTSA Board members for volunteering and for all of their work this
summer. We look forward to a fantastic year at Carver Middle School.
Sincerely,
Shelley Cooper, PTSA president
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Carver PTSA will have a "Back to School Bash" on Friday, September 28h
from 6pm to 9pm.
Every student membership
purchased includes a ticket to the dance.
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CARVER PTSA MEMBERSHIP FORM 2011-2012- return this form to Carver front office!
First Name Last Name Membership Type
Please Circle
Address City, Zip E-mail Address
Student Staff
Parent Alumni
Community Member
Student Staff
Parent Alumni
Community Member
Student Staff
Parent Alumni
Community Member
Student Staff
Parent Alumni
Community Member
Student Staff
Parent Alumni
Community Member
$6.00 per Membership x __ Members = $__________ Paid by Check #_____or Cash
First Name Last Name Student grade
Please circle
Purchase of
Student
Membership?
6th 7th 8th Yes No
Student Information – Provide Student Information regardless of whether student is joining PTSA
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From the Editor: All the infor-
mation in this newsletter comes
from Carver staff, faculty, stu-
dents, parents and the TPS
website or other affiliations
with Carver PTSA.
Thank you all for the warm
welcome to the ROAR. I am
very excited to be doing this
project.
Please email all your
future submissions to:
CarverWildcats
@yahoo.com
Thank You Again
Denise Sharkey
P A G E 8 W I L D C A T R O A R
PTAvenue: Your PTSA On-Line Connection PTAvenue is a web-based software system created specifically for PTSA and school activities. Throughout the school year PTSA will provide direct links or instructions to:
Log your volunteer hours RSVP for meetings and events Sign-up to contribute food or other items for lunches or events Volunteer for dances and other events
There is no user setup or password to remember, only the Organization Code of CarverPTSA! PTSA also uses this system to provide weekly e-mails and track member-ship. This year we are also using the system for our directory and PTSA fi-nances. Please help us by keeping your contact information up to date. Complete your Communication Form at the beginning of the school year and then notify us of any changes throughout the year.
Login with Organization Code CarverPTSA
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P A G E 9 A U G U S T 2 0 1 2
Carver Volunteer Hours PTSA helps Carver track parent volunteer hours. Any time you attend a PTSA meeting, help at the book fair, assist in the classroom, coaching, or volunteering in any way, please enter your hours by following these directions:
Go to www.ptavenue.com, Click on the green Login button Login as a Parent using CarverPTSA as the Organization Code Click on Volunteers Click Enter Volunteer Hours and complete the form
Volunteer hours may also be recorded in the binder in the school office.
Click Enter Volunteer Hours and complete the form
Volunteer hours may also be recorded in the binder in the school office.
RSVP for Events
Sign-up to Donate Items
for Events
Get to know www.ptavenue.com to stay in the know
at Carver….
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George Washington Carver Uniform Policy 2012-2013
The UNIFORM POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT APPROPRIATE DRESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE BEFORE MAKING PURCHASE.
Carver’s goal is to foster students who are prepared academically to achieve at high levels in high school and college. We ask for parents’ support in focusing all Carver students on their class work and academic success. We ask for the parents’ support in students maintaining a “uniform look”. We are unable to predict all fashion trends and will adjust the uniform requirements as needed. As you are shopping for your student’s uniform, please be reminded that while a store may advertise they sell school uniforms, the listed guidelines should still be met. TOPS
Polo Shirts:
Colors: White, Deep Purple, Black & Gray, solid colors only
Long or Short Sleeve, no logos
Polos with 5” placket, maximum 3 buttons on placket Oxford Shirts or Oxford Style Twill Shirts:
Colors: white
Long or Short Sleeves Jacket & Vest:
Colors: Black, Purple, Gray
Style: Fleece, Zip-up Front or Pullover, Cadet Collar
Black Blazer: With Carver Crest Patch sewn on (Available at K Renee’s) Crewneck Sweatshirt:
Colors: Black, White, Gray, Carver Purple With appropriate school color shirt underneath
Undershirts:
Colors: Black, White, Gray, Carver Purple
Any shirt other than jacket, vest, or crewneck sweatshirt must be worn underneath uniform top
BOTTOMS
Standard Uniform Capri, Pants, and Shorts:
Colors: Khaki, Black
Pleated pants are preferred Skirts & Skorts:
Colors: Khaki, Black, Carver Plaid BELTS
Colors: Black, Brown, White, Khaki A belt must be worn with the uniform.
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George Washington Carver Uniform Policy 2012-2013 (cont’d) SHOES, SOCKS, JEWELRY
Shoes: Must cover the entire foot (toes and heels) for safety of the student Sock Colors: White, Purple, Gray or Black in solid colors, simple stripes or dots Beaded Jewelry Colors/Hair Accessories: White, Purple, Gray or Black in solid colors and in
good taste Visible pierced jewelry shall be limited to the ear. Leggings/Tights: Must be Black, White or neutral in color.
GUIDELINES
Be prepared to replace uniforms that may become worn out or outgrown. Uniforms should be in good repair with no holes, rips or tears.
A polo shirt (50/50 blend preferred) is defined as a shirt with two or three buttons with a collar. The placket should be no longer than 5”. Deep-cut polos are not acceptable.
Hoodies should be left in student’s locker upon entrance into the building. All shirts must be tucked in upon entrance into the building. Only the school logo may be printed on shirts. Appropriate size is important in all clothing. Pants and blouses/tops should not be oversized
or too tight for the student. Plaid must be in school colors (available at K-Renee and C & J)
Items that are not acceptable as part of the Carver School Uniform:
No Cargo pockets or outside stitched/patch pockets (back pockets) No rivets on pants or shorts No corduroy or denim material of any color No fringed hems, cut-offs, holes, rips or tears in clothing No sweat pants, wind suits, pajamas or stretch pants No visible name brand clothing label No flip flops, open-toed sandals or slides No fish-net leggings or hosiery
“Jeans Day” Guidelines: On special occasions Carver students are granted a “Jeans Day” that will be approved and designat-ed by the administration. Below are the standard guidelines for those special days:
Must be blue denim jeans (not black, red, green, yellow, etc.)
No “skinny” jeans
Jeans must be in good repair—no rips, holes, tears, etc
Blue jean denim shorts are acceptable—must be of appropriate length and of appropriate fit
No cargo jeans or shorts
Students must wear the approved Carver Uniform shirt or Spirit shirt
Belt must be worn and uniform/spirit shirt must be tucked in Students not adhering to the above “jeans day” guidelines will be sent to the appropriate grade level counselor. Uniform items are available at the following vendors:
*K-Renee *K-Mart *C & J Uniform *Dillard’s *Wal-Mart *Target *Academy Sports *J. C. Penney
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Order now for the new school year!
ORDER ITEMS
Shirt color shown in ALL CAPS.
SIZE (Please indicate quantity desired per size)
Total
Units
Unit
Price
Extended
Total
Youth
L
ADULT
S
ADULT
M
ADULT
L
ADULT
XL
ADULT
2X
ADULT
3X
Short Sleeve Full Front GRAY $10
Short Sleeve Full Front WHITE $10
Short Sleeve Full Front PURPLE $10
Short Sleeve Small Logo GRAY $10
Short Sleeve Small Logo WHITE $10
Short Sleeve Small Logo PURPLE $10
Long Sleeve Full Front GRAY $15
Long Sleeve Full Front WHITE $15
Long Sleeve Full Front PURPLE $15
Long Sleeve Small Logo GRAY $15
Long Sleeve Small Logo WHITE $15
Long Sleeve Small Logo PURPLE $15
Swtshrt Full Front Silkscr GRAY $20
Swtshrt Full Front Silkscr PURPLE $20
Swtshirt Pocket Embroid GRAY $25
Swtshirt Pocket Embroid PURPLE $25
Fleece Pocket Embroid GRAY $35
OTHER ITEMS
GRAY Cap with Embroid Logo $10
TOTAL
Carver PTSA USE ONLY: Amount Rec’d $ _________ Rec’d by _________ Date _________ Type: Cash Check #______
Parent Name __________________________________
Student Name ________________________________
Grade in Fall 2012 ____
Phone # ________________________________
S P I R I T W E A R Order Form - August 2012
Carver PTSA is now taking orders for
Wildcat
Spiritwear Please complete the form below and return it with your
payment c/o PTSA to the Carver office no later than
noon on Thurs., Aug. 30. Make check payable to Carver PTSA.
** Sweatshirts and Fleece Pullovers are approved for daily wear as part of uniforms! *** Spirit T-shirts are approved to wear on Fridays (and other special days as announced). ***Contact Tris Mabes with any questions at [email protected]
About the items: Full Front is a full-chest, screenprinted logo. Small Logo is small, silkscreened logo positioned where a pocket would be. (NOTE:
Shirts do not have a pocket.) Swtshirt is a sweatshirt. Silkscr indicates a silkscreened logo. Embroid indicates an embroidered logo.
Fleece indicates a collared, fleece pullover with a short zipper. See CMS website for photos.
Show your Carver spirit!
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Carver PTSA & Foundation
Adult Dinner & Auction
Saturday, November 17th
at
OU Schusterman Center
Providing Classroom Technology
& Curriculum Enhancements
Auction Items and Food Donations are needed!
Donation Forms are available on Carver website
Contacts are Beth Delancy at [email protected]
Karen Bruns at [email protected],
Elaine Ard at [email protected]
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Rebecca Ungerman’s Spinning Plates Productions Opens Doors and Flies to the Tiberias International
Theater Festival Community Fundraiser/Performance
August 13, 2012
Carver Alumni and Tulsa People Magazine’s Favorite Stage Performer, Rebecca Ungerman, has been invited to the Tiberias International Theater Festival. Now, in conjunction with the Jewish Federation of Tulsa and the Tulsa Global Alliance, Rebecca is putting together a concert to fund Spinning Plates Production’s (SPP) participation in the 2nd annual Tiberias International Theater Festival in Israel. SPP will present “The Unwitting Wife”, penned by Ungerman and fellow Tulsa talent, Lisa Cole (music & lyrics by Ungerman and friends.) While this is an original story, the fifteen original tunes span Ungerman’s twenty-five year catalog as a songwriter, including five new works written specifically for the show. The performance will take place on Monday, August 13 in the Sylvan Auditorium at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center. To attend the community performance/fundraiser please contact the Jewish Federation of Tulsa at 918.495.1100 or [email protected].
Rebecca Ungerman
performed at last year’s
Jazz & Jeans and will
return again this year.
Mark your calendars
for Jazz & Jeans Adult
Dinner and Fundraiser
on
Saturday, November 17
at
OU Schusterman Center
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P A G E 1 5 W I L D C A T R O A R
7th/8th Football Schedule
8/28 Webster vs. Carver @ Carver
9/6 Carver vs. Central @ SE Williams
9/11 Memorial vs. Carver @ Carver
9/18 Carver vs. Hale @ East Side
10/2 Carver vs. Metro @ Metro
10/9 Carver vs. East Central @ East Side
10/16 Cascia vs. Carver@ Carver
10/23 Edison JH vs. Carver @ Carver
Game Times will be 7th grade at 6pm & 8th grade at 7:30
Game times are subject to change. Check the TPS or school websites for updates.
Football conditioning started in July at the Carver football stadium. It is not too late to come out for football, but must have completed an athletic package. The athletic package will be located in the main office. We need 6th grade football players! Contact Ms. Holt at [email protected] for more information.
Fundraiser
Ms. Holt, Carver’s athletic director, is looking for donations of used tennis balls to support a fundraiser for football. Please mark the donation with Ms. Holt’s name and then deliver them to Carver office
during the hours of 8:30-4:00, M-F. There is no immediate deadline. Please contact Ms. Holt at [email protected] with questions.
6th Grade Football Schedule
9/5 Thoreau vs Carver @ East Side
9/12 Rogers vs. Carver @ LaFortune
9/19 Memorial vs. Carver @ East Side
9/26 Hale vs. Carver @ LaFortune
10/10 Edison vs. Carver @ East Side
10/17 Central vs. Carver @ LaFortune
6th-Grade Game Times will be at 6pm
Game times are subject to change. Check the TPS or school websites for updates.
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P A G E 1 6 W I L D C A T R O A R
Notices, Reminders, & Information Medication Reminders:
Medication authorization forms must be completed each year for all medications, including
inhalers.
Prescription medications must be clearly labeled with student’s name, date, and instructions
for administration.
Non-prescription medications (over the counter) must be in the original container, and la-
beled with instructions for administration to student.
For all medication carried by the student, a self-administration form must be completed. The
student’s physician or dentist must sign the form.
Students, who are minors, may not transport controlled medications, such as Ritalin.
Medication left in the school health clinic after the last official day of classes will be discarded,
according to school policy.
Special Needs Announcement:
Every child with special needs has a right, by law, to a free and appropriate education. This includes
children and adults (0-21) with any type of physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. This is
an attempt to locate these children in order to assist in providing the services to which they are enti-
tled. If you are aware of someone in need of service, please contact: Tulsa Public Schools, Depart-
ment of Education, Education Service Center, 3027 South New Haven, Tulsa, OK 74114. Tele-
phone—918-746-6414.
ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTICE
TO ALL EMPLOYEES, PARENTS, VISITORS, AND ANY INTERESTED PERSON: Regarding ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERI-ALS in ALL buildings OWNED, LEASED/RENTED or USED by TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Date of this notice: August 5,
2012
ALL TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDINGS have been inspected for asbestos-containing materials in accordance with
E.P.A. mandates on or before October 12, 1989, by licensed and accredited inspectors.
Results of inspections, samples and subsequent analysis are available for your review in the ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT
PLAN on file in this building and Tulsa Public Schools’ Maintenance Center, 1555 N. 77th E. Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Contact person: Connie Pounds, Maintenance Center, 1555 N. 77th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115, Phone: 833-8019
6th-Grade Parent Academy—Organizing Your Middle School Student
Visit the link below to review the material covered at Parent Academy:
http://carver.tulsaschools.org/for_parents/carver_p_t_s_a
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Dates, Reminders & Volunteers
STUDENTS: We want to publish your poems, lyrics, songs or short stories….Let us be the first to publish your MASTERPIECE!!!
NOTE from our NURSE—Here are some links to the guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma. If you have questions about your child’s immunization
status you can call Nurse Kimberly Brown at 918-915-1420 or email her at [email protected]. Look in the lobby Kiosk for information on health assis-tance and other resources.
http://www.ok.gov/health/documents/Guide%20to%20Imm%20Reqs%20in%20OK%202012-13%20revised%201-10-12.pdf http://imm.health.ok.gov .
PTSA Unit Meeting Dates
Carver Library/Media Center
at 6:30 p.m.
August 30, 2012
October 11, 2012
January 17, 2013
February 21, 2013
April 11, 2013
Million Word Reader Program—PTSA is working with Dr. Woolridge and Ms.
Edwards, Carver’s Media Specialist, to provide some new ideas to recognize
Carver’s Million Word Readers. Stay tuned for more information….and let the
reading begin!
Carver Back to School Night will be Thursday, August 16th at 6:30
p.m. at Carver. 7th & 8th graders and their parents can pick-up their
schedules and other information.
SPIRITWEAR NEWS: Get Your Purple Spirit On! The purple Wildcat spirit t-shirts continue to be a big hit. Don't miss your chance to order any of the new purple spirit wear, as well as the old favorites in gray or white. Turn your orders in by Thursday, August 30th by noon. We will be taking orders at Parent/Student Academy on Aug. 7 and at Back-to-School Night on Aug. 16. Also, if you ordered spir-it wear in May 2012, your order will be ready to pick up at Parent/Student Academy on Aug. 7.
Communication is Key—Communication is important at Carver Middle School. We make a great
effort to keep parents informed about what is going on during and after school. We provide a weekly email update to
all parents and family members who complete the Communications Form. The information from the
Communications Form is also used to create our student directory. Please take a few minutes to complete the form
and return it to the main office. You will be added to the email distribution list and the information you
request will be included in the Carver Directory which should be distributed sometime in October. If you have
questions, please contact Sondia Bell at [email protected].
The deadline for submission to the ROAR is the 20th of the month for publishing in the following month’s issue.
TPS announced today that it will proceed with an “early release” day on the last Friday of every month, beginning Friday, September 28, 2012, pending board approval. Early release is being implemented on a district-wide basis to enable teachers, staff and administrators to have additional time to engage in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where effective teaching methods and techniques can be studied and shared.
At elementary schools, students will be dismissed at 1 p.m. on the last Friday of the month; middle school students will leave school at 1:20 p.m. and high school students at 1:50 p.m. Students will be served lunch prior to dismissal. School start times will remain as they are current-ly. Buses will run at the release time. No child care will be provided on “early release” Fridays unless the school already offers after-school care. There will be no early release in December 2012 or in May 2013. The dates for early release for the 2012-13 school year are as follows: “We are excited at the opportunity to be able to give our teachers and principals more time together, as this will help put TPS on the road to improved student
achievement,” said Dr. Keith Ballard, Superintendent. “We are also pleased that we can make the change to early release on ‘last Fridays’ without having to add additional days to the school calendar. A final recommendation will be made to the TPS board on August 6 and we expect to implement this plan pending their
approval. Our thanks go out to the supportive parents, teachers and school administrators who favor this plan.”
When surveyed in June, 70 percent of the more than 1,300 parents and teachers were supportive of a monthly early release day. Friday was the preferred day of the week by 66 percent of those who responded. The survey was conducted from June 20 – 24, 2012. About 67 percent of participants were parents, 31.5 per-cent were teachers, 2.3 percent TPS administrators and 9.3 percent “other.”
September 28, 2012
October 26, 2012
November 30, 2012
January 25, 2013
February 22, 2013
March 29, 2013
April 26, 2013
“Early Release” Fridays (last Friday of month only)
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P A G E 1 8 A U G U S T 2 0 1 2
SCHOOL START/STOP TIMES (8:45 a.m.—3:50 p.m.)
Question: What time should we arrive?
Answer: 8:35 a.m.
Question: What time do classes start?
Answer: 8:45 a.m.
Question: When is the school day over?
Answer: 3:50 p.m.
Question: What about the after school pick up procedure:
Answer: Students that walk to school may walk home. If parents pick students up, then the student should wait
on the sectioned-off concrete area outside of the main entrance; or, the student may walk around the bus loop
and meet their parent on the parking lot north of the main entrance. Due to safety concerns, students are not
permitted to cross through the bus loop area. Students that ride the bus to school should plan to ride the same
bus home. New students are encouraged to write their bus route and number on their notebooks and have it
available as a reminder after school.
Students MUST cross the street at the corner. Passenger car traffic driving or parking on the bus loop is
NOT permitted from 8:15 a.m.—9:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
In need of assistance or have questions:
Principal: Melissa Woolridge
Assistant Principal: Valarie Farrow
Principal’s Secretary: Carol Crumb
Front Office Clerk: Kathy Cooper
Registrar/Attendance Clerk: Pat Clark
Grade Level Counselors:
6th
grade—Maya Jones-Blount
7th
grade—Kathleen Jeffries
8th
grade-Bob Ehrle
Cafeteria Manager: Barbara Eason
Nurse: Kimberly Brown
Tulsa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, genetic infor-
mation, veteran status, marital status or age in its employment, programs and activities. The following person has been desig-
nated to handle inquiries regarding Tulsa Public Schools' non-discrimination policies: Tulsa Public Schools Human Capital
Department, Bill Naftzger, Director of Support Talent, 3027 S. New Haven Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114-6131, (918) 746-6147.
"OUR TRADITION IS EXCELLENCE; OUR CONCEPT IS DIVERSITY; OUR
POTENTIAL IS UNLIMITED; OUR FUTURE IS GLOBAL."
School Contact Information:
Office: ( 918 ) 925-1420, Fax: ( 918 ) 925-1450
Address: 624 E. Oklahoma Place, Tulsa, OK 74106
Website: carver.tulsaschools.org
Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m.—8:20 a.m.
Students should not be dropped off at the school
before 8:15 a.m. Students dropped off before
8:15 a.m. will be unsupervised outside of the
school building.
