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Carver Wildcats

October 2012

re·spon·si·ble rɪˈspɒnsəbəlShow Spelled[ri-spon-suh-buhl] Show IPA adjective 1. answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for ): He is responsible to the president for his decisions. 2. involving accountability or responsibility: a responsible position. 3. chargeable with being the author, cause, or occasion of something (usually followed by for ): Termites were responsible for the damage. 4. having a capacity for moral decisions and therefore accountable; capable of rational thought or action: The defendant is not responsible for his actions. 5. able to discharge obligations or pay debts.

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Being responsible is an important part of the curriculum at Carver Middle School. Our teachers, faculty and staff continually emphasize attentive listening, mutual respect, responsibility and personal best. Often times, the most difficult life skill for middle school students to learn is the art of being responsible. For most students, the middle school years bring new found freedom that presents them with many opportunities to practice (and perfect) the discipline of responsibility in regard to social behavior and academic performance. To be successful in middle school, students must manage their time and complete and submit classwork and homework assignments for six different academic courses. Success is imperative. Therefore expectations must be clearly articulated by both faculty and parents to support the success of all Carver students. The Time Management (TM) Student Agenda book system is one of the tools that we use to teach and track student responsibility. Every Monday, teachers post the assignments for the entire week on the board and allow at least ten minutes for students to record their assignments in the Time Management Student Agenda book. Parents, please insist that your student(s) record these assignments in his or her TM Agenda book. Ask to see the TM book with assignments for every class on Monday evening. If your student does not record all of the assignments on Monday, insist that your student complete the assignments the next school day so that you may check for homework each day. As always, here at Carver we have an open door policy. Please feel free to call the school for any assistance or information that you may need. Carver is your school, and your support and involvement are critical to our continued success. Best Wishes, Melissa. J. Woolridge, Ph.D.

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7th-Grade Activ 3 8-th Grade Trip 4-6 Farrow’s Fuss 7 Bullying Cycle 8 Jazz N Jeans 9-10

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Academic achievement has always been vital. But, in today’s changing economy the need for advanced skills and technical knowledge is growing. Showing our children that we value learning and education is important and will pay off in the long run as they mature. When parents are involved in their children's educations, student achievement improves. A very good way to show our kids we value learning and education is by joining the PTSA. We encourage parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, students and anyone who supports education to join. The membership is $6.00 per person. Please contact Jennifer Brock or Kimberly Collins for more information. Carver PTSA is also committed to helping our students acquire advanced skills and technical knowledge. We plan to enhance classroom technology through the funds raised at the upcoming adult fundraiser in November: Jazz & Jeans. Please plan to attend; if you cannot attend, please plan to help in some way, either through a donation of your time, money or talent. Contact Beth Delancy and/or Karen Bruns for more information. Have your students come out to support the football team and the 8

th grade by attending the Homecoming

Dance on October 12th. Also, mark your calendars for our 2

nd Carver Cleanup Day on October 27

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month’s originally scheduled PTSA meeting is moved to November 8th, please plan to attend.

As always, feel free to contact me or any other PTSA board member with questions, comments, concerns. Thank you for your support. Shelley Cooper [email protected]

Carver 8th graders will begin their first interdisciplinary unit on October 1. Each core subject (American History,

Math, Science, and Language Arts) will work on a component of the project, and students will learn background and process information in the classrooms. All students will maintain a journal during the 2 weeks of the S.S. Wildcat unit. This journal must be turned in at the end of the unit, and represents a major portion of the grade for the first quarter. In addition to classroom lessons, 8

th grade students will work together in teams of 3 to construct a boat! Each

team will be given a large sheet of corrugated cardboard to use in building their boat. The only other item students are permitted is duct tape – and students are allowed to use as much duct tape as they wish. Parents, don't be surprised when your child comes home asking to make a trip to Home Depot or Wal-Mart to purchase duct tape! The S.S. Wildcat unit culminates with a trip to Booker T. Washington High School on Friday, October 12, where each team will launch their boat – with one team member paddling – in an attempt to race the length of the swimming pool. It's always a fun day, with competition, effort, and a lot of laughter.

Eighth grade students and teachers need parent volunteers to help in the construction of their boats. We need 8–10 parents on the morning of Wednesday, October 10 to help cut cardboard. If you are available to work with us, please contact Ms. Pam Ashford at [email protected]

S.S. Wildcat is an amazing cooperative activity, and we hope you will support and encourage your student to do his or her best. Information regarding dress and lunch on "launch day" will be sent home as we get closer to October 12.

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH September: Chi Vo, Aleyah Kabi, Drew Yamashita & Eric “Brian” Campos-Flores October: Jacob Pappas, Donte Moore, Lauren Ketchum & Sally Hunt OCTOBER FIELD TRIPS The first trip is on Friday, October 5

th to the Westside YMCA. While at the YMCA, students will participate in

various activities such as canoeing, archery, hiking, and fishing, just to name a few. The cost of the trip is $10; students need to return their permission slip and money by Wednesday, October 3

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Students will need to bring a sack lunch, including a drink, in a disposable container. Students are required to wear denim jeans or uniform pants along with a Carver uniform or spirit shirt. Students need to wear comfortable walking shoes. Chaperones are welcome to join us at the YMCA!!! Our second trip is to the ORU Mabee Center to watch the performance of 5 classic short stories on Friday, October 12

th. The cost of this trip will be $22.00 per student; this includes the cost of the performance ticket

and transportation. Students will wear their Carver uniform to this activity. Permission slip and $22 will be due no later than Wednesday, October 9

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS On Friday, September 28

th, the drama department from the University of Tulsa will be presenting a special

performance of their play, “Little Shop of Horrors” to the 7th grade class. We are really excited and honored

that TU is coming to Carver. SHELTER BUILDING PROJECT The seventh grade Shelter Building Project will begin October 15, 2012. Students are (or will be) reading the fictional adventure novel Hatchet, which is about a boy who has to survive in the wilderness until he is rescued. Throughout the novel, the boy has to use many life skills, like perseverance and problem solving. To create a similar experience, students will work in groups to build a freestanding, waterproof shelter in which one student can fit. A major part of this project requires each student to collect the following items to be used to build the shelter: sticks, leaves, grass, etc., (no bought or manufactured materials). Students will soon receive detailed instructions about this project. Please begin helping your child gather the above items. The seventh grade teachers invite parents to Carver on the last day of the project (Wednesday, October 17

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to eat lunch with your child and view the water testing to determine if shelters are waterproof.

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8th grade students and parents, it’s not too late to sign up for the trip to Philadelphia, Gettysburg and

Washington DC that will be leaving in early June! All that is required right now is an initial down payment to hold your spot on the plane! If you have any questions please contact Ms. Reiter at [email protected] or Chad Murray at [email protected] Please see the following information regarding the trip. Hello Parents! I want to invite you to have your student join us in Washington, DC for an educational tour program. Here is all of the information for the June 2013 Tour! The deadline to register is rapidly approaching on September 30, 2012. All tour information can be found in this email, or by going to the website http://feattravel.com/oklahomaschools/ Password: b u r n s i d e You will need to click the link above and go to the website to register online. Or you can print this email and use the registration form on the last page below. This tour has been designed to match the Oklahoma C3 Standards for Social Studies as determined by the State of Oklahoma Department of Education. The learning objectives included in this educational tour program will cover content for 8th Grade American History, with an introduction to High School American History and Government. Itinerary (Oklahoma C3 Standards for Social Studies objectives listed in italics): Depart Tulsa: June 1

st, 2013

Day 1:

Fly to Philadelphia Liberty Bell Independence Hall (8th CS 1,2,3) National Constitution Center (8th CS 3) Real Philadelphia Cheesesteak Dinner Evening Activity: Colonial Era Chocolate & Candle Making

Day 2: Amish Country Homestead (8th CS 3{5}) Harley Davidson Factory Gettysburg Center (8th CS 5{4C, 4E}) Evening Activity: Gettysburg Ghost Tour (8th CS 5{4C})

Day 3: Gettysburg Battlefield Visit (8th CS 5{4C}) Antietam Battlefield Experience (8th CS 5{4B}) Harper’s Ferry Visit (8th CS 5{1C,1D}) Travel to Washington, DC Alexandria Colonial Tour (8th CS 2)

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Day 4:

Guided Sightseeing of Washington DC Arlington National Cemetery (8th CS 5; HS History CS 2 {1C,3} CS 4 {2} CS 6{1}) Tomb of the Unknowns Marine Corps War Memorial (HS History CS 5{1C,1D}) Vietnam Memorial (HS History CS 5{3}) FDR Memorial (HS History CS 3{3}, CS 4{1,2}) Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (HS History CS 5{4B, 4C}) Smithsonian Air & Space Museum (HS History CS 4{2B}) Smithsonian American History Museum (All 8th and HS American History) Ford’s Theater Visit (8th CS 5{2D, 4G}) Jefferson Memorial (8th CS 1{4D}) WWII Memorial (HS History CS 4) Lincoln Memorial (8th CS 5, HS Government CS 3{8}, HS History CS 5{4C}) Korean War Veterans Memorial (HS History CS 4{3C})

Day 5: Mount Vernon (8th CS 2{3A-3F}) Smithsonian Natural History Museum National Archives (8th CS 1{4,5}, CS 3) US Supreme Court (8th CS 4{1F}, HS Government CS 4{2}, HS History CS 5{4A-B, 5D}) Library of Congress (8th CS 4{1G}) Ben’s Chili Bowl (HS History CS 5{4B}, CS 7)

Day 6: White House and Andrew Jackson Statue (8th CS 4{2A}) Newseum (8th CS 3{5}; HS Government CS 2{3} ; HS History CS 5{5A}) US Capitol Tour (HS Government CS 4{2F}) Return Flight Home

*Itinerary subject to change. You may choose to make one single payment in full, or you can choose the payment plan. Payment in Full: Total $1460.00 (by check or money order) If you would like to pay in full with a credit card subject to a 3% fee, please send a request to mailto:[email protected] and we will send a secure link for you to use for the credit card payment. Payment Plan: $365 deposit due September 30, 2012 Due November 1, 2012—$365 Due January 1, 2013—$365 Due March 1, 2013—$365 All payments should be made by check or money order and sent to:

Payment in-full accepted anytime. Payment by check accepted. Payment by credit card accepted with 3% additional fee. Please email [email protected] and a PayPal invoice will be sent back to you. Adults: Please add $240 to the student price on this tour. Total for one adult: $1700.00 Students wishing to share a room as a double, please add $240 per student. Students may select this option as a pair. That is, you must know who your roommate will be, and that roommate must also choose this option.

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Cancellation policy

Cancel before December 30, 2012, you will have a $400 cancellation fee.

Cancel between December 31, 2012 and February 28, 2013, you will have a $600 cancellation fee.

Cancel after March 1, 2013 and before April 30, 2013, you will have a $950 cancellation fee.

No refunds after May 1, 2013.

Late Fee: $20 late fee for monthly payments postmarked after the 1st of the month Insurance: If you would like to purchase trip cancellation or medical insurance, we recommend TRAVEL GUARD by CHARTIS. You are not required to purchase any insurance. If you do want to purchase insurance, you can choose any insurance company. Estimated cost of insurance is $70-$100, but this depends on the coverage you choose. A link is available on the tour website.

REGISTRATION FORM Parent Name_____________________________ Parent Email____________________________________

Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number(s)_____________________________________________________________________

Student Name___________________________________________________________________________

(exactly as it appears on Government ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate)

Student Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)______________________

Comments or Special Meal Requests (Vegetarian, Kosher, Food Allergies, Medical Conditions we should know about, etc.) ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Registration and first payment deadline: September 30th, 2012. Please return this form and your first payment by mail to the address below. Check or money order should be made out to “Feat Travel”. Mailing Address: Feat Travel 2900 NW 105th Lane Sunrise, FL 33322

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October is recognized as Anti-Bullying Month. Carver Middle School invites you to join with us in

enhancing our theme of kindness and mutual respect within our entire school community and thus providing a high-quality, safe learning environment for all students. One of our goals every school year is to sustain a caring community where everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging. To facilitate this effort, we practice a school-wide safety program called Bully-Proofing Your School. We will also be hosting two speakers to discuss issues surrounding bullying. Mr. Steve Hahn will discuss cyber bullying with each grade level, during AOI forums, at

the end of October. Mr. Kirk Smalley will be visiting Carver in early November to present his nationally recognized program called Stand for the Silent. As we get closer to Mr. Smalley’s

assembly we will be sending out emails and sending information home with all students. This program is most effective when the parental community, administration, staff, and students all have a shared belief that kindness and respect for each other is of great value in our school and contributes to a positive environment for better academic performance. With the Bully-Proofing program, bullying and aggressive behaviors do not have a place at our school and will

not be tolerated. A large number of our faculty members have attended training sessions and are working to adapt the Bully-Proofing program to our school’s specific needs. However, recent

budget cuts have hampered our effort to train the remainder of our faculty in this program. As a result, we are asking that, as parents in the Carver Middle School Community, you discuss The Bullying Circle and the components of bullying with your child since your support is critical to its success. If you feel that your child is being bullied, is the bully, or is a bystander, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the administrative staff so that we may effectively address the issue. Your input is not only welcomed, but necessary for the continued success of the Carver Community. Sincerely, Valarie Farrow

Melissa Woolridge [email protected] Principal Valarie Farrow [email protected] Assistant Principal Bob Ehrle [email protected] 8th Grade Counselor Kathleen Jeffries [email protected] 7th Grade Counselor Maya Blount [email protected] 6th Grade Counselor

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Bullying Circle

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Carver’s annual fundraiser event is fast approaching and we want to celebrate with you!

Carver Middle School’s Fall Fundraiser

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 Founders Hall-OU Schusterman, 43rd& Yale

Mark your calendars now for a casual adult evening event filled with great music, food, friends and fun. You will not want to miss out on the exciting auction items, wine pull event, dessert auction, and music by Tulsa’s own Jazz artist, Rebecca Ungerman. The auction items are rapidly growing and you can expect to see some extraordinary items such as Vroome Orthodontics gift certificate for $1000 off new patient orthodontic work. Look for your invitation in your child’s backpack shortly after fall break and RSVP by November 9th. Event tickets are $25.00 per person. Proceeds from Jazz and Jeans will directly contribute to Carver’s technology and curriculum enhancements. This event is only successful with your participation. Please consider by donating your time to help with organizing and supporting the event. Many different levels of assistance are needed, and every gift is appreciated.

“What are some donations examples?”

Time: Your time in organizing and preparing the event.

Services: Do you have a talent to share? Sewing, cooking, dance, tennis, golf lessons, tutoring, music lessons, and baking

Goods: Item such as artwork, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, memorabilia, and furniture

Gift Certificates: Restaurants, groceries, wine and spirits store, hotels, travel, and movies

Gift Baskets: Create a theme basket filled with Carver items, Booker T. Washington colors, cooking or spa related items.

Sponsorships: Become a corporate sponsor, or sponsor a table for your family and friends. Donations are tax-deductible and donors will be provided with a tax receipt. The Jazz and Jeans Committee will meet Monday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at OU Schusterman. Please feel free to join and help create an evening’s event to remember. You may also reach out

to Beth Delancy ([email protected]) or Karen Bruns ([email protected]) for more information.

NAME OR ORGANIZATION

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP EMAIL ADDRESS

PHONE NUMBER

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Auction Donation Form

Tax ID: PTSA: 23-7417150 CMSF: 73-1413403

Business Contact Name: Business Name:

Business Street Address: Business City, State, Zip:

Business Phone: Alternate Phone/E-mail:

Item Name:

Item Description: (Please provide any expiration dates, conditions, or limitations for the gift. If it is not possible

to display the item on a bid table, please include a photo, letter of intent, menu, brochure or other printed material if possible)

Estimated Value:

Business Contact Signature: Date:

Carver Contact Name: Phone: E-mail Address:

Item Returned with

Form

Item To Be Picked-up

Date:

Item Needs Gift Certificate

Printed

Comments:

Thank you for your support! Note: George Washington Carver Middle School did not provide any goods or services in whole or part for this above described

donation.

624 East Oklahoma Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74106 (918) 925-1420

George Washington Carver Middle School

Jazz and Jeans Dinner and Auction Saturday, November 17, 2012

"OUR TRADITION IS EXCELLENCE; OUR CONCEPT IS DIVERSITY; OUR POTENTIAL IS UNLIMITED;

OUR FUTURE IS GLOBAL.”

George Washington Carver Middle School Foundation and PTSA is grateful to you for your donation to our Fall Jazz and Jeans Dinner & Auction. Because of your generosity, Carver Middle Years IB program will continue providing

an opportunity for Carver students to learn and thrive, supporting the mission of Carver. We consider your gift a valuable investment for the future of our children. To learn more see: http://carver.tulsaschools.org.

Thank you for your support

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The Carver Student Council collects box tops for education coupons. Thank you to everyone that turned some in last year, we raised $400.00!!! Please drop off the coupons in the office, place them in Mrs. J. Smith’s school mailbox or have your student bring them to her room, #203.

Congratulations to the 2012 -2013 Carver Student Council Officers:

President: Kennedy Lyons

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vice President: Jalen Moses-Drew

2nd

Vice President: Sophie Grantham

Secretary: Destiny Freeman

Treasurer: Bella Dickens

Parliamentarian: Emily Larson

8th

grade class representatives: Jalah Shannon, Timber Mabes, Alana Ziegler, Lizzy Burton

7th

grade representatives: Chris Grant, Hayden Perona

6th

grade representatives: Griffin Massey, Tierra Ortiz, Jamari Amir Gee

School Contact Information: Office: (918) 925-1420 Fax: (918) 925-1450

Address: 624 E. Oklahoma Pl. Tulsa, OK 74106

Website: carver.tulsaschools.org

“OUR TRADITION IS EXCELLENCE; OUR CONCEPT IS DIVERSITY;

OUR POTENTIAL IS UNLIMITED; OUR FUTURE IS GLOBAL.”

Tulsa Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or age in its employment programs and activities. The following person has been designated 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.