8th grade announcements - 5-27-20

Hello 8^th grade Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some exciting information. 

First, this Friday teachers will post a link to our 8^th grade end of the year celebration and awards presentation.  This video is a fantastic celebration and an amazing production.  I know it is not our typical end to the school year; however, I hope everyone enjoys this very nice video.  Also, I want to thank all of our 8^th graders for finishing strong this school year.  It has been very nice seeing so many of you during item pick-up at school this week.

Second, we will be hosting a drive-through 8^th grade parade to celebrate our awesome 8^th graders as they “swim off” to high school.  This fun event will occur on Monday, June 1^st from 5 to 6PM at Carwise Middle.  Come on out and drive through so teachers and staff can cheer you on as you roll though the car loop.  Check-out the attached parade flyer using the link in the accompanying email.

Thanks again awesome 8^th grade families.  I hope to see everyone Monday evening.  Take care!

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Weekend Update 05-24-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone is healthy, happy, and enjoying their Memorial Day Weekend. 

This coming week is the last week of the school year!  This week will be used for enrichment activities as well as a time for students to make-up missing assignments.  Please take this time to submit all work to get your grades up before the marking period ends.  As we near the end of the year, don’t forget to register for Summer Bridge (see the attached flyer on the accompanying email).  Summer Bridge is a great enrichment opportunity to help prevent the “summer slide.”

Also, this coming week we will have our student locker content pick-up process.  This process will occur Tuesday through Friday.  Our amazing plant operations team has already cleared out all lockers and bagged/tagged all items.  Please print and read the attached Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures carefully.  This process will allow for drop off of school items and pick-up of student items, including yearbooks that were purchased.  If you borrowed a school computer, please keep them for now, unless you are moving out of the area.  Also, attached is the Vehicle Name Sign document.  Please print this sign and place in your car during the drop-off/pick-up process.  We kindly ask that you follow the scheduled times on the attached procedures.  This will help us avoid super long lines.  Thank you!

Overdue library book notices are being emailed to student school email accounts.  Please have your student check their email in Office 365 to see what library books are currently checked out that are due. The directions for how to check your school email are attached to the accompanying email.  If you have library materials at home, please drop them off at school during your assigned pick-up/drop-off time.  If the books belong to another school, you can still drop them off at Carwise and we will get them back to their home school.  Any library books or textbooks that were left in lockers have been collected and will be checked in during the first week of June.  You can continue to check your account through Destiny as things are returned and checked in.  The directions for accessing your Destiny account are also attached to this message. 

This Friday, May 29^th we will be sending out a link to our 8^th graders to access the 8^th Grade End of the Year Celebration and Awards Presentation.  The staff has been working hard to record special presentations for their students.  Please tune in and check out this great event!  Also, we are planning a special 8^th grade drive through parade at Carwise Middle to celebrate our awesome 8^th grade students as we send them off to high school.  More information will be sent out soon to our 8^th grade families!

Thank you Carwise Middle families for all of your support and patience this school year.  Have a great weekend and take care.

Carwise Middle Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures.docx 

Vehicle Name Sign.docx 

CheckingEmailandDestiny.docx 

Summer Bridge Flyer MS 5.5.2020.pdf 

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Weekend Update 05-17-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope this message this message finds everyone healthy and happy.  Only two more weeks left in the school year!  Also, the final week of school will be utilized for time to make-up missing assignments as well as enrichment activities.  No new assignments will be given during the final week. 

Summer Bridge will be virtual this summer.  Attached is information regarding the summer program.  This is a great way for students to stay educationally active and avoid the summer slide.  If you would like to register your child for Summer Bridge please click on the following link (https://reservation.pcsb.org/).  You will need your parent username and password.  Please contact the school if you need assistance.

Next week we will begin to sell the final 50 additional yearbooks for those who did not pre-order theirs.  This will occur online and will begin with 8^th graders on Tuesday, 7^th graders on Wednesday, and 6^th graders on Thursday.  All sales will be on a first come, first served basis.  I will send a grade level specific call/email on each day with specific instructions for those interested.  The cost will be $35 plus a $3.62 online service charge for a total of $38.62.  All sales will be credit card ONLY. 

We are finally ready for end of the year locker clean-outs.  We were notified that students will not be able to be on campus to gather locker contents.  Thus, all locker contents will be distributed to parents/students through the car circle.  This past week our plant operations crew work diligently to clear out student hallway and PE lockers.  All contents were bagged and tagged.  Unfortunately, many students did not utilize their assigned locker which has complicated the process.  Also, our office staff has work extremely hard to tag, alphabetize, and organize all items for pick-up.  We are currently waiting on our yearbooks to arrive at school so that we can begin this one-time pick-up process.  Once we receive the yearbooks, I will alert everyone as to the pick-up days and times.  This will most likely be the four days following Memorial Day Weekend.  We will have alphabetical time slots on each day.  Specific instructions will be sent with forms to utilize as well as a map.  We ask that you begin to gather any library books, textbooks (not consumable workbooks), teacher classroom books, uniforms, and instruments that need to be returned to school.  This will occur at the same time as item pickup.  Computers will not be returned, unless you are withdrawing from Pinellas County Schools.  Again, once we have our yearbooks on hand, we will finalize dates, and send out specific instructions on this process.

Last, we are currently working on student schedules for next school year.  Please remember that the middle school PE waiver form is only good for one school year and must be re-submitted each year.  So, if you want to opt-out of PE next school year to take a year-long elective like Band, Chorus, Orchestra, AVID, Computers, Spanish, Family and Consumer Science, and Art, please make sure that you have completed the online waiver.  The waiver can accessed at the following website ( https://asd.pcsb.org/SchoolWiresForms/PE_Waiver/ ).  Parents will need their parent username and password for Focus to complete this form.

Thank you parents, students, and teachers for all of your hard work this school year, especially during our distance learning endeavor.  I hope everyone has a relaxing Sunday.  Take care!

Summer Bridge Flyer MS 5.5.2020.pdf 

Summer Bridge Flyer MS Spanish.pdf 

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Weekend Update 05-10-20

Hello Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  It is hard to believe, but there are only three weeks left for the school year.  Also, I want to thank all those who recognized our awesome staff last week during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Thank you!

Our PTSA will be having their last General Meeting on May 15^th at 5PM.  Please join us for this virtual meeting (check out the attached flyer).  Also, if you are interested in any PTSA board position for next year, please email the PTSA president, Lathea Bowen at ericandlathea@yahoo.com.  Also, 8^th grade parents, I will be sending a brief PTSA survey to gauge interest in an 8^th grade dance over the summer, if CDC and PCS restrictions allow.

Parents, we are currently working on student schedules for next school year.  Please remember that the middle school PE waiver form is only good for one school year and must be re-submitted each year.  So, if you want to opt-out of PE next school year to take a year-long elective like Band, Chorus, Orchestra, AVID, Computers, Family and Consumer Science, and Art, please make sure that you have completed the online waiver.  The waiver can accessed at the following website ( https://asd.pcsb.org/SchoolWiresForms/PE_Waiver/ ).  Parents will need their parent username and password for Focus to complete this form.

Parents, if your child is interested in taking part in a Future City Competition Team next school year, please email Mrs. Rossie (ROSSIEB@pcsb.org).  Future City is a project-based learning program where middle school students imagine, design, and build cities of the future!  We hope to form a team for next year!

Families, if you are in need of food, PCS has 11 food distribution sights open on Wednesday’s from 10:30AM to 12:30PM.  These free meals are for any PCS students ages 18 and younger.  Breakfast and lunch meals are provided for six days.  Click on the link for more information and distribution sites (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32853).

Summer Bridge will be virtual this summer.  Summer Bridge is a great way to continue educational enrichment over the summer.  Please check out the attached flyer to register or for additional information.

I hope everyone is healthy, happy, and enjoying a nice Mother’s Day.

Take care!

PTSA General Meeting 5 2020.jpg 

PTSA Board Postion Descriptions 2020.pdf 

Summer Bridge.pdf 

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Weekend Update 05-03-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope this message finds everyone healthy, happy, and enjoying this beautiful weekend. 

I want to thank parents, students, and staff for their continued hard work during this time of distance learning.  If you are having any online issues or questions, please reach out to the school staff for support.  We are here to help, and problem solve.  I am always just an email away.

We are still awaiting guidelines as to how we will conduct end of the year process such as locker clean-outs, yearbook distribution, textbook returns, and instrument returns.  Once we receive these guidelines, I will pass them along to everyone.  We do have plans for some end of the year celebrations such as the 8^th grade awards.  More details will follow.

If any families are in need of food during these trying times, the FEAST Food Pantry in Palm Harbor is willing and able to help out.  I have attached a flyer to the accompanying email with information regarding this amazing resource.

The Carwise PTSA is looking for people interested in Board positions for next year.  If you are interested in joining this amazing team, please review the attached PTSA document.  This outlines the positions available, descriptions of the positions, as well as who to contact if you are interested. 

I also want to thank our awesome PTSA as they are supporting our Staff Appreciation Week!  Thank you PTSA!  The week of May 4^th through May 8^th is National Staff Appreciation Week!  Please take this week to acknowledge our world class staff at Carwise Middle.  Thank you teachers and staff for all you do!

Once again, I hope everyone is doing well.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at any time.  Take care and have a nice Sunday.

Feast COVID Flyer.jpg 

Carwise Middle PTSA Board Postion Descriptions 2020.pdf

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Weekend Message 04-19-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I want to first start with thanking parents, students, and teachers for all of their hard work, patience, and persistence during our transition to online learning.  I know that at times it has been a challenge.  However, the teamwork and determination by all involved has been truly amazing.  Thank you so much.

As I am sure all of you are aware, the governor has extended school closures through the end of this school year.  With that being said, we are currently working on putting in place end of the year procedures such as locker clean-outs, yearbook distribution, and instrument returns.  Once we have these plans finalized and approved, I will relay these to everyone as soon as possible.

Since we now know that we will continue with online learning for the remainder of this school year, please continue to ensure that you child logs on daily and checks-in with their teachers on Microsoft Teams.  If your child is having technology issues, please alert their teachers so that we can provide support.  Please contact teachers immediately through Teams or email when issues arise.  Or, you can always email me, and I can assist.  We want to ensure that students are able to stay engaged and finish the school year strong.

As I stated last weekend, it is hard to believe but we are already working on student schedules for next school year.  Please remember that the PE waiver form is only good for one school year and must be re-submitted each year.  So, if you want to opt-out of PE next school year, please make sure you have completed the online waiver.  The waiver can accessed online at the following website ( https://asd.pcsb.org/SchoolWiresForms/PE_Waiver/ ).  Parents will need their parent username and password for Focus to complete this form.

As more updates and information comes out on how we will wrap up the end of the school year, I will reach out with that information.  Again, thank you all for your patience and teamwork through these unprecedented times.  I hope everyone is healthy and happy.  Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.  Take care.

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Weekend Update 04-11-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope this message finds everyone happy and healthy.

I wanted to let everyone know that we have adjusted our live lesson schedule so that students will have only one live chat per week with each teacher.  This will reduce the number of live chats per day.  I have attached the updated schedule to this email.  Hopefully this will help alleviate some stress and your workload as we all adjust to our new online format.  Parents please reach out to our staff if you have any questions or concerns with lessons or technology.  We are here to help.  Also, we will be extremely flexible with submitting assignments as we know the adjustment to online learning will take some time. 

I am sad to report that Universal Studios has extended their park closures through May 31^st.  This means that our 8^th grade Gradventure trip will be cancelled.  I will be working with our school bookkeeper to begin cutting refund checks to those who signed up for the trip.  If you were signed up, please verify that your address is correct in Focus, as we will be mailing refund checks home. 

It is hard to believe but we are already working on student schedules for next school year.  Please remember that the PE waiver form is only good for one school year and must be re-submitted each year.  So, if you want to opt-out of PE next school year, please make sure you have completed the online waiver.  The waiver can accessed online at the following website ( https://asd.pcsb.org/SchoolWiresForms/PE_Waiver/ ).  Parents will need their parent username and password for Focus to complete this form.

I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend.  Take care.

6th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

7th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

8th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

MMI Carwise Online Learning Schedule.xlsx

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Weekend Update 04-05-20

Hello Carwise families.  This is your principal, Mr. Eiben, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone is healthy and doing well.  I also hope that the transition to online learning has been getting easier as we all learn this new way of work.

As you all know schools will remain closed until at least May 1^st.  Carwise Middle has been deep cleaned by our plant operations staff and is now totally closed down.  The school will not be reopened until we receive word from the Florida Department of Education.  With that being said, all contents in student lockers will remain there until schools reopen.  Please have your child write down their locker number and combination so they will have it when we do return.

This week, PCS is opening additional locations for students to receive free breakfast and lunch.  I have attached updated information regarding pick-up times and locations. 

This Monday report cards will be sent out.  Please be sure to check your email for 3^rd quarter report cards.  Also, this Friday there is no school.  This was a scheduled day off for students and teachers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Students can use this day as a day to catch up or work on enrichment activities.

Please remember that online classes and coursework will occur through Microsoft Teams.  Students will need to check-in daily with their teachers.  This way teachers can take attendance and log absences into Focus.  Students will not have daily assignments from all of their teachers every day as we want to start with small steps before we jump all the way in. 

Starting this week, we will utilize structured times for teachers to conduct live chats, Q & A sessions, and eventually live and/or recorded lessons.  Currently these blocks of time are set for 1-hour per content area.  However, live sessions will not last that long.  Teachers will use this 1-hour block to teach different groups of students or different content.  Your teacher will let you know the specific time your class will “meet.”  Also, teachers may schedule additional live chats on an as needed basis to help support students.  I have attached our four schedules for our live chats.  These are a 6^th grade schedule, a 7^th grade schedule, an 8^th grade schedule, and an MMI/ESE schedule. 

I have also attached a letter for all parents who have students who receive Exceptional Student Education services.  This letter is from Lynne Mowatt, Executive Director of ESE services.

Last, if students are having technology issues or trouble logging in, parents should contact the PCSB Tech Help Desk at 727-588-6060. 

Thank you again parents and teachers as we continue to acclimate ourselves to online learning.  I want to acknowledge all of the hard work that students, parents, and staff members have put in.  Also, a special shout out to our tech savvy students who have helped our teachers learn some new technology tricks.  Together we will make this work.  Keep calm and Clever on.

Take care and have a nice Sunday.

Expansion of Meal Distribution Sites.pdf 

6th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

7th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

8th Grade Carwise Online Live Schedule.xlsx 

MMI Carwise Online Learning Schedule.xlsx 

Exceptional Studnet Education - COVID Letter to Families.pdf 

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Update 03-31-20

Hello Carwise families.  This is your principal, Mr. Eiben, reaching out with a few updates.  I am sure everyone heard that school closures have been extended through MAY 1^st.  With that being said, we are working hard to get all students online and learning.  However, Microsoft is currently having a worldwide issue due to all of the new users on Teams.  Please know that Microsoft is working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.  We are aware that there will be bumps in the road.  If students are running into issues trying to submit assignments, that is ok.  We will be flexible knowing that there are online issues.  We are asking that students check-in with each teacher daily.  This should be done through Microsoft Teams; however, if Teams is acting up, an email or message through Focus will work too.  We also ask that students be active and work on assignments daily.  When uploading completed work, if Teams will not allow you to upload you work, students can still submit assignments through Focus.  Again, I want to stress the fact that we don’t want you to get stressed out.  We will work through the kinks and get through this together.  If you have questions, please email me.  Thank you and take care.

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Weekend Update 03-29-20

Hello Carwise families.  This is your principal, Mr. Eiben, reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone is healthy and doing well.  I also hope the first week of online work was productive.  Hopefully no students were sent to the office or received a detention during their first week of homeschool. 

Parents, please know that all of my phone and email messages that go out are also located on the Carwise Middle website.  So, if you miss a message or can’t find an email, you can always access my updates on the “Principal Eiben’s Announcements” tab on the Carwise Middle webpage.

The last day to order a yearbook online is this Tuesday, March 31^st.  You can access the online link through the Carwise website home page, scroll down to Spotlight on the left side, and click on the link.  Yearbooks are $35.00.

Just a reminder that this past week was just an enrichment week.  Lessons and daily check-ins will start tomorrow (Monday, March 30^th).  Please remember that online classes and coursework will occur through Microsoft Teams.  Students will need to check-in daily with their teachers.  Students will not have daily assignments from all of their teachers every day as we want to start with small steps before we just all the way in.  Also, this week will be less structured and a “work-at-your-own-pace” style.  The following week will we transition to a structured schedule when teachers will conduct live lessons or chats at specific times.  We will post this schedule for students/parents next weekend.

Attached to the accompanying email is a reference guide on how to access and use Microsoft Teams.  Please know that Teams can be located in Clever.  Also, when logging into Teams student usernames will be their R2.D2@pcsb.org and then their normal password.  If students are having trouble logging in, parents should contact the PCSB Tech Help Desk at 727-588-6060.  I have also attached a technology FAQ sheet to help.

Parents, I truly need your help with reinforcing appropriate online student behavior.  Please join with me in communicating to your student appropriate online behavior.  Teams is not snap chat, twitter or other means of social media.  It is school.  Please reinforce the below with your students:

• Be a good person. 
• Be polite and use kind language.  Please be mindful of issues like using all caps (yelling). This applies to messages geared towards the teacher and your classmates.         
• You will be held accountable for everything you post. Inappropriate posts will be screenshot and emailed to both the AP and the students’ families.  Students do not have the ability to edit or delete chats.
• Be mindful of the avatar your student is using.  Is it appropriate?    
• Please do not spam the chat. Students will be muted and lose privileges in the online class and an email will be sent both home and to administration.     
• The teacher, AP or Principal will call home if these expectations are not met. 

Appropriate conduct is expected, and Teams is to be treated as if you were in the classroom. 

Thank you again parents and teachers as we navigate new waters.  Together we will make this work.  Keep calm and Clever on.

Take care and have a nice Sunday. 

Teams Student Instructions.pdf 

PCS-Digital-Device-FAQS.pdf

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Thursday, 03-26-20

Hello Carwise families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a few updates.  I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their online homeschool experience.  Stay strong, we will get through this together (but apart).

Parents, please have your child log in to Microsoft Teams to check-in with their teachers by noon today.

This link is a good reference for how to access and utilize Microsoft Teams: (https://www.pcsb.org/cms/lib/FL01903687/Centricity/Domain/159/Teams%20Student%20Instructions.pdf )

I have also attached this reference guide to my email.

Starting next week, teachers will start posting lesson on Microsoft Teams.  Eventually we plan to teach “live” or recorded lessons for students.  It is imperative for students to check-in each day with their teachers on Teams and complete assignments.

I know that this is new for all of us, so our plan is to take baby steps and move slowly until we all get the hang of things.

If you are having technology issues, I have attached an FAQ form to help you through these issues.

Thank you again for your patience during this challenging time.  Take care and study on!

Teams Student Instructions.pdf 

PCS-Digital-Device-FAQS.pdf 

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Monday Update 03-23-20

Hello Carwise Middle School families.  This is your principal Mr. Eiben.  I know this is a time of uncertainty for many of us as we continue to support our families and one another.  As we make the transition to digital learning, I want each of you to know that the safety and learning of your child is of the utmost importance.  While our school building may be closed, learning will continue.  Over the next week I encourage you to engage in the academic enrichment activities available through our school website (Spring Break Challenge) as well as other resources on Clever.  Class specific lessons from teachers will begin on March 30th.  I also want to make sure you know that our school will be distributing digital devices for students and families that do not have access to a computer, iPad, tablet or smartphone.  Any existing device that can access Clever and the Internet will work.  For any family that needs a digital device, we will be distributing devices for at home learning on Tuesday, March 24 in the bus circle of the school.  Both the students and a parent or guardian must be present to check out the device.  I encourage you to come at your assigned time to ensure we do not have a large crowd.  If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or are not feeling well, please send someone else on your behalf.  We will be following all CDC protocols, including social distancing.  We ask that you do the same.  

The assigned pick-up times for Tuesday, March 24^th are: 

              Grade 8 – 9:30AM to 11:00AM

              Grade 7 – 11:30AM to 1:00PM

              Grade 6 – 1:30PM to 3:00PM

To help us prepare an adequate number of computers, please click on the link below and complete the quick survey.  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BZM8c9c5GkaGb_3ye_PH_-6KZVlsRGlAmrtACWx_yI5UMVdOQThZRTc4VFpJOFEwWkpDTVVRNFBPMy4u    Thank you!

Once families have online access, please click on the link (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/32734) to access directions to content including Microsoft Teams which will be used for online instruction next week.  Also, attached is a FAQ sheet to help with any online issues.

PCS-Digital-Device-FAQS.pdf 

If you have any concerns or special needs, please email me.  We want to ensure all families have the necessary technology and Internet access to engage in online learning while school is closed.  Again, see our website and the PCS website for more information or email me with questions. I will continue to keep our families updated.  Thank you for your patience and flexibility.  We a strong community and I know we will continue to support each other as we move forward.

Take care,

Chad Eiben

Principal

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Weekend Update - 03-08-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone has had a relaxing weekend.  One more week to go until Spring Break!

This week we will continue our second week of Cycle 3 Assessments for Algebra, Geometry, Science, and Civics. 

This Monday, we will have our STEM Tech Girls Event at Clearwater Technical College.  Good luck ladies!  Also, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school we will have our SAC meeting at 5:30PM in the media center.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.   

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, on Thursday, we will have our monthly fire drill.  Please speak to your child about the importance of taking all drills seriously.

Friday ends the third quarter.  Please ensure that your child complete all make-up work and gets it turned in ASAP.  Also, on Friday, our 7^th graders will be taking part in a Start With Hello assembly sponsored by the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation.  The Start With Hello program teaches students to recognize social isolation in schoolmates and the greater school community; and, reach out and help by Start(ing) With Hello. The presentation engages students in icebreakers they can use to help create a welcoming and inclusionary school culture and encourages them to sustain the Start With Hello message by participating in the school’s SAVE Promise Club.

Attention 8th grade parents…high school evening registration dates begin this Monday, March 9^th!

• PHUHS-Monday March 9^th 4:30-7:00 pm. Traditional & Medical
• PHUHS-Tuesday March 10^th 5:30 pm IB
• TSHS-Tuesday March 10^th 6:00-8:00 pm
• Countryside HS-Wednesday, March 11^th 6:00-7:30 pm (curriculum fair)
• ELHS course selection was completed on March 5^th.  An (optional) evening session will be held at ELHS on Monday, March 9th 6:00 p.m

The Carwise PTSA thanks all of our parents, students, and staff that made our Smart Talk Tik Tok Family Workshop and our Dodgeball Tournament a huge success!  PTSA has a few more events coming up that we are excited about, such as our Staff Appreciation Week and our 8th Grade Dance coming up in May.   PTSA will be handing out permission slips at the first of April for the dance.  Payments and donations can be made by check or cash.  We cannot use memberhub for tickets for this event as the school needs to ensure tickets are only available for students who meet the behavior criteria and have all textbook, library book, and cafeteria fees paid.  Thank you for your understanding and we can't wait for the dance on May 15th.  

PTSA is also excited to announce that we have all PTSA board positions available for the upcoming year.   Please reach out to the front office if you are interested in putting your name on the ballot for consideration.   We have had an amazing year, and PTSA looks forward to some fresh new ideas and programs!  PTSA will have our last general meeting of the year on April 15, and this meeting will also serve to announce the new board members for the 2020-2021 school year - Go Sharks!!

Parents, if you have a child who receives Exception Student Education services, the FLDOE and PCS are asking that you please fill out a survey.  This survey can be accessed with this link www.esesurvey.com.

If you have an 8^th grader and are interested in the Gradventure trip and have not yet signed up, we are currently filling a waiting list to see if we can fill up another bus.  Please stop by the 8^th grade office to put your name on the list.

Also, we do have a lot of student cafeteria accounts that are in the negative balance area.  Please contact the cafeteria to check your child’s purchasing activity.  Also, you can set up an account to deposit money and monitor purchasing activity at www.myschoolbucks.com  If you qualify and have not applied for free/reduced, please do so at www.myschoolapps.com   Thank you from our Cafeteria Manager!

Parents please remember that the front of the school is not for drop-off and pick-up.  We have way too many students being dropped off in this area.  This location is to be utilized for those parents/visitors that need to park and enter the school.  Additionally, this creates a safety issue for our students.  Please use the car circle behind the school for student drop-off and pick-up.  Thank you for helping model appropriate behavior to our students.

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 03-01-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone has had a relaxing weekend.

This week we will begin our Cycle 3 Assessments for Algebra, Geometry, Science, and Civics.  These exams will continue through next week.  This week all grades will take their Science Cycle 3 Assessment.

This Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  After school the Maria Edmonds Hispanic Achievement Awards will be help at Ruth Eckerd Hall.  We will be celebrating the academic excellence of four of our Hispanic students on this evening.  Congratulations!

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.   

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.   After school we will be hosting our 5^th Grade Expo Night.  Doors open at 5:30 and the event begins at 6PM. Also, on Wednesday we will have our Choral Music Performance Assessments.  Good luck to our Chorus students!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, on Thursday, East Lake High School will be registering students.  Please be sure you bring in your signed registration form for this event.

Attention 8^th grade parents, high school registration dates begin in March.  PLEASE see the CARWISE website or call the 8^th grade office for specific registration dates/times for the following schools: Countryside, East Lake, Palm Harbor University, and Tarpon Springs.  The registration forms will be distributed to all 8^th graders.  Students will be instructed to get feedback from their teachers, select their electives, and get a parent signature.

I want to send out a HUGE thank you to our awesome PTSA for the fantastic TikTok internet safety presentation.  It was a great event and we are grateful for our wonderful PTSA!!!

Parents, if you have a child who receives Exception Student Education services, the FLDOE and PCS are asking that you please fill out a survey.  This survey can be accessed with this link www.esesurvey.com.

If your child utilized a PE waiver this school year, please know that these waivers must be filled out electronically every year.  The online waiver for next year will be available starting March 2^nd.

If you have an 8^th grader and are interested in the Gradventure trip and have not yet signed up, we are currently filling a waiting list to see if we can fill up another bus.  Please stop by the 8^th grade office to put your name on the list.

Students, as you enter school please be sure that all cell phone and headphones/ear bud are turned off and put away.  Also, no open food or drinks can enter campus.  Please be sure you finish your coffee/drinks and breakfast prior to entering school.

Parents and students, please know that ordering food for delivery to school is not permitted.  Food delivery will not be allowed at any point during the day.  If parents want to bring lunch and eat with their child, you can do so and eat with your child in our outdoor classroom area.  Thank you everyone for your understanding.

Last, this week is National Say Something Week. Say Something Week raises awareness and educates students and the community through training, advertising, public proclamations and other activities.   Say Something is a youth violence prevention program from the Sandy Hook Promise organization.  Our schools are our home away from home, a place where we should all feel safe, and be loved.  “Say Something” week, reinforces the power young people have, to prevent tragedies, and to protect friends from hurting themselves, or others.  The adults in our school are focused on keeping everyone safe, yet they may not always see signs of trouble, or know what is going on among the students.  As the eyes and ears of our community and school, there are three simple steps students can take to help out:

1. Look for Warning Signs and threats
2. Act immediately and take signs and threats seriously.
3. Say Something to a trusted adult to prevent violence.

Additionally, students can utilize the Say Something anonymous reporting system if students have concerns that need reporting.  To celebrate Say Something Week, we will have several classroom activities and banners for students to sign.  On Friday, we are asking everyone to wear GREEN, to show their support for Say Something week!

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 02-23-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend.

This Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.   We will have an Active Threat Drill on Wednesday.  Please speak to your scholar about appropriate participation in this drill.

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school the Carwise PTSA is also hosting a Tik Tok Family workshop on February 27th from 6-7:30pm in the Media Center.  The event will provide childcare, dinner, and an interactive workshop for families to discuss social media safety, resources, and of course…make a tik tok with our special guests and our student panelists.  Please sign up through Facebook eventbrite to ensure we have enough food, seating, and childcare volunteers!  Thank you for supporting PTSA!! 

Parents, please check your child’s lunch account balance.  If they are in the negative, please send in cash or check to add money to their account.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact our cafeteria manager.  Thank you!

Also, if you are wanting to pick-up your child prior to the end of the day, please do so by 3:45PM.  Due to heavy traffic and busses we do not permit pick-up after 3:45PM.  Thank you!

Attention 8^th grade parents, high school registration dates will begin in March.  PLEASE see the CARWISE website or call the 8^th grade office for specific registration dates/times for the following schools Countryside High, East Lake High, Palm Harbor University High, and Tarpon Springs High.  The registration forms will be distributed to all 8^th grade students at the end of February and beginning of March.  The students will be instructed to get feedback from their teachers, select their electives and get a parent signature.

Also, all 6^th and 7^th grade course request forms for next year are due.  If you child has not turned in their form it is due tomorrow.  Any student not turning in a form will be placed in elective classes not of their choosing.  Thank you for your help!

Parents, we ask that you discuss the cell phone policy with your child.  Phones are to be turned off and out of sight during the school day.  The only exception is if a teacher allows student to use them for academic purposes during class.  If a phone is out during the school day, it will be confiscated from the student and returned at the end of the day.  On the second occurrence and thereafter, a parent will be required to come to school to pick-up the phone.  Thank you for your help keeping our students academically focused!

Last, I want to thank our awesome PTSA for an amazing dodgeball tournament.  It was a great time and we are grateful for our wonderful PTSA!!!

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 02-15-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day yesterday.  The Martin family delivered Valentine’s cards for each of our students yesterday.  I hope everyone enjoyed them.

This Monday, there is no school for students as this is a teacher professional development workday.

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  After school, we will start our track team tryouts.  These will be Tuesday through Thursday from 4:15 to 5:45PM.  Good luck!

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.   We will have a fire drill on Wednesday.  Please speak to your scholar about appropriate participation in this drill.

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school will be the PTSA dodgeball tournament (more information is below).

If your child is currently receiving free/reduced lunch, we are starting a program to offer free food for the weekends.  If you are interested in the Pack-a-Snack program, please email me so we can get you signed up for the great resource.

Builders Club is having its Annual Toiletry Drive through February 26th to benefit those in need at our school and in the community through FEAST Food Pantry and Clearwater Free Clinic.  Have a heart and do your part by gathering up individual and family sized items like soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and body wash.  Please send in donations to your student's Math or Science teacher.  The Builders Club says THANK YOU! 

As stated earlier, the PTSA is excited to host our annual Dodgeball Tournament this Thursday, February 20th.  We ask that our participants try to arrive for check in at 5:30pm.  If your student will not make it back to school in time, please contact Lathea Bowen for options.  Her contact info can be found on the Carwise Middle PTSA website under the dodgeball icon.  If your student is trying out for track this coming week, please let their track coach know on Thursday that they need to check in for dodgeball at 5:30pm.  The Carwise Cheerleading Team is hosting the concessions and will have pizza, drinks, and snacks for sale throughout the event.  All attendees will have the opportunity to win door prizes, as well as vote for their favorite mascot during the half time mascot dance off!  

Please sign up to attend the event through the Facebook eventbrite so we have enough chairs for all attendees!  Go Sharks!!

The Carwise PTSA is also hosting a Tik Tok Family workshop on February 27th from 6-7:30pm in the Media Center.  The event will provide childcare, dinner, and an interactive workshop for families to discuss social media safety, resources, and of course…make a tik tok with our special guests and our student panelists.  Please sign up through Facebook eventbrite to ensure we have enough food, seating, and childcare volunteers!  Thank you for supporting PTSA!! 

Last, I want to ask all parents for their help reinforcing school expectations with your scholar.  We are now more than halfway through the school year.  Unfortunately, we are noticing an increase in some students repeatedly exhibiting poor behavior.  Please know that we are now in crunch time for FSA test-prep.  Thus, those students who are continuing to make poor choices will be suspended from school.  We cannot allow their choices to affect those students that are ready to learn.  Please discuss this with your child.  I appreciate all you can do to help our scholars make good choices during these final three and a half months of the school year. 

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 02-09-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school the girls’ basketball team will have a home playoff game.  Come out and cheer on our undefeated ladies’ team!  Good luck ladies!  We will also have a SAC meeting after school at 5:30PM in the media center.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM. 

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school we will have our Valentine’s dance sponsored by the Student Government.  The dance is from 4:10 to 5:30PM.  Tickets are $3 and will be sold Monday through Wednesday during lunch. 

If your child is currently receiving free/reduced lunch, we are starting a program to offer free food for the weekends.  If you are interested in the Pack-a-Snack program, please email me so we can get you signed up for the great resource.

Builders Club is having its Annual Toiletry Drive Feb. 10th through 26th to benefit those in need at our school and in the community through FEAST Food Pantry and Clearwater Free Clinic.  Have a heart and do your part by gathering up individual and family sized items like soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and body wash.  Please send in donations to your student's Math or Science teacher.  The Builders Club says THANK YOU! 

Last, I want to send a huge congratulations to our student who received district science fair awards this past week as well as those students who took part in the Science Olympiad this weekend.  Thank you, Mrs. Himmel and Mrs. Rossie for leading these amazing events and congrats to our awesome students.

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 02-02-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school the girls’ basketball team will have an away game at Dunedin Middle.  Good luck ladies!

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our boys’ basketball team will have a home game against Safety Harbor Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our girls’ basketball team will have an away game against Safety Harbor Middle.  Good luck ladies!

Friday, students will receive progress reports.  Please be sure to check their backpack for this report so you can review these with your scholar.  Also, while checking their backpack, please make sure your child still has supplies like paper and pencils.  Also, on Friday we will have 13 visiting students from Japan.  We are excited to show off our great school.

Parents, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has asked me to remind you that pick-up and drop off must occur in the school car circle.  They will be patrolling and writing tickets if you are using other areas such as neighborhood streets.  Thank you for attention with this matter.

If your child is currently receiving free/reduced lunch, we are starting a program to offer free food for the weekends.  If you are interested in the Pack-a-Snack program, please email me so we can get you signed up for the great resource.

Are you looking for ways to make a difference in a child’s life or just get more involved at Carwise?  One of the most rewarding and beneficial ways to volunteer is to become a Mentor a/k/a Lunch Pal.  For Thirty (30) minutes a week, you can make a difference in a student's life!  Listen, encourage, and be a mentor to a student.  Schedules are flexible, Lunch Pals meet during the student’s lunch time any day of the week. If you are willing and interested in becoming a Lunch Pal, please follow this link to sign up for an upcoming workshop or Webinar:  https://www.pcsb.org/Page/461 and contact our Family & Community Liaison, Debbie Tight at x2144 or via e-mail at tightd@pcsb.org.

Our PTSA is excited to announce that we have all 16 dodgeball teams from Carwise and East Lake Middle ready to dodge for 1st place on February 20th.  Please have teams arrive by 5:30pm for a 6pm start time.  The event will be amazing again this year, and its free to attend - come out and win some great prizes!  Please RSVP at our Carwise PTSA Facebook page if you plan to attend so we can set up enough seating for everyone - LETS DODGE!!

Mark your calendars for February 27th because PTSA is hosting our first TikTok Smart Talk Family Workshop.  We will have a student panel to share ideas, lots of resources, childcare, and dinner!  Please RSVP on the Carwise PTSA Facebook page so have enough fabulous dinner for everyone!  6pm start time.  Thank you for supporting your PTSA!

Last, the Martin family wanted me to thank everyone for the support and hugs.  Also, they send a big thank you to all who participated in the evening at Chick-fil-A.  Additionally, the Operation Jack’s Village website is now up and operational (https://operationjacksvillage.org/).  Kids, Parents, and Community can visit the site to sign up for Jack’s Village monthly newsletters.  The website also has information on the Oldsmar Community Summit, Jack’s Skatepark, and all upcoming events.  Please check it out to see how you can help volunteer, donate, or have kids join the “Friends of Jack Team” to help plan events. 

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update 01-26-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This week is Celebrate Literacy Week.  Each day we will have literacy activities to celebrate the importance of reading. 

This Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school the Lady Sharks will have home basketball game against Palm Harbor.  Good luck ladies!

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school the boys’ basketball team will have an away game at Oak Grove.  Good luck gentlemen!

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, on Wednesday we will be participating in the Statewide Tornado drill at 10AM.  After school our girls’ basketball team will have a home game against Oak Grove.  Good luck ladies!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our boys’ basketball team will have a home game against Dunedin Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

Last, as I stated in my previous message, I am working with the Martin family during this very tough time.  Once investigations are complete the family and I will work together to release information.  The Martin family has set up a foundation to help bring resources together to help educate and prevent teen suicide.  We will be working together to ensure that programs and resources are available to combat the issue of teen suicide.  Additionally, the foundation hopes to build a skate park in Oldsmar in Jack’s memory.  The Martin family has asked me to pass along the information regarding a gofundme site (https://www.gofundme.com/f/1vdw3kmj40) if you are interested in finding out more about the foundation.  Additionally, the Chic-fil-A in Oldsmar (3740 Tampa Road) will be hosting a Spirit Night to support the Martin family foundation.  This event will take place Wednesday, January 29^th from 6 to 8PM. 

Thank you Carwise families.  I hope everyone has a nice evening.

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Weekend Update - 01-19-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

Please remember that there is no school tomorrow (Monday) in observance of Martin Luther King Day. 

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, report cards will go home on Tuesday.  Please be sure to review your child’s progress.  If you have concerns with your child’s report card, please contact their grade level office to set up a parent/teacher conference.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our girls’ basketball team will have an away game against Tarpon Middle.  Good luck ladies!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our boys’ basketball team will have an away game against Palm Harbor Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

And now some PTSA news…. The PTSA will be at school on Tuesday during all lunches to make sure we have the correct size t-shirts for our dodgeball team members.  Make sure your team has registered by Friday to secure their spot in the tournament.

The PTSA has a spirit night scheduled for Thursday, January 23^rd at Sonny’s BBQ at the corner of 19 and Curlew.  25% of sales goes back to our PTSA, so please consider dining in or take-out for a night off from cooking!

Also, to our 8th Grade Parents, this past Wednesday students received Save The Date Cards for the 8th Grade Dance on May 15th.  Please mark your calendars for this upcoming event.  In the coming months, our PTSA Dance Committee will be passing out the invitations and are very excited about the surprise entertainment. 

Thank you for supporting your PTSA  -  many faces  -  one vision.

Builders Club would like to thank all students, CMS families, and teachers for donating books for our December Book Drive benefiting Goodwill BookWorks and Clearwater Free Clinic!  In all 552 books were collected.  Stay tuned for our Toiletry Drive in February to help FEAST and Clearwater Free Clinic!

Parents, when using the car circle for drop off and pick up, please remember this is a no cell phone zone.  Also, please be sure to not stop on the marked crosswalks.  Both things will ensure the safety of our students.  Thank you!

Last, please know that I am working with the Martin family during this very tough time.  I hope to soon be able to release fundraising information from the family.  Also, I am asking for students and parents to please utilize social media responsibly.  Making claims and accusations prior to investigations being complete is reckless and hurtful to all involved.  I can assure you that when information is available, I will work with the Martin family to release it.  Also, at that time we will be proceed with the appropriate awareness programs.  Thank you for your help with this matter.

Take care Carwise families and have a nice evening.
 

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Weekend Update - 01-12-20

Hello Carwise Middle families.  This is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

I want to let everyone know that we will continue to have additional counselors at school to help students with the grieving process as we navigate this difficult event.

This Monday will we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  We will also have a home girls’ basketball game against Dunedin.  Come out and cheer on our Lady Sharks.  Also, after school we have 34 of our FBLA students receiving awards at Pinellas Park High School at 6PM.  Congrats to these great scholars.

Tuesday, we will again be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school our boys’ basketball team will have an away game at Safety Harbor Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our girls’ basketball team will have a home game against Safety Harbor.  Good luck ladies!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  After school our boys’ basketball team will have a home game against Tarpon Springs.  Good luck gentlemen!

Eighth grade parents don’t forget that the District Application Period (DAP) is currently open through January 17^th.  If you plan to apply for any special programs for high school, please do so by January 17^th.  To do this, please visit https://reservation.pcsb.org/  You will need your parent user ID and password.  If you don’t have one, please contact Carwise Middle.

And now some PTSA news…. The PTSA handed out packets to our students on Friday at lunch for our annual dodgeball tournament set for February 20^th.  We look forward to a great event and we have invited East Lake Middle to join in on the fun!  Students can create a team with Carwise and East Lake Middle students.

Also, the PTSA has worked hard writing grants this year and we just won the TikTok grant!  This free family event is set for February 27^th.  We look forward to great conservations about internet safety and kindness.  Please visit Carwise PTSA Facebook page to sign up for the event.  There will be dinner and child care services.

Thank you for supporting your PTSA  -  many faces  -  one vision.

Thank you Carwise families and take care.

1-5-2020

Hello Carwise families, this is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a few updates.  I hope everyone has had a restful and relaxing Winter Break.  Please remember that there is no school tomorrow (Monday) as this is a teacher workday.  Students will resume classes and start second semester on Tuesday.

 I hope that lots of students took part in the Winter Break BINGO Challenge.  Students who participated will receive rewards!  More information to follow when we receive participant information from the district.  I hope that we were the top performing middle school in the district!

As the second semester starts on Tuesday, 6^th grade wheel students will begin their new semester course.  Also, some Algebra students will have schedule changes.  Some students will be moved to Pre-Algebra and other will be shifted to different periods in order to balance class sizes.   Students who missed any mid-term exams before winter break will make up their exams this week.

This Thursday we will have a girl’s home basketball game vs. Tarpon Springs Middle after school.  Come out and cheer on our Lady Sharks!

Parents, another quick reminder to utilize the car circle behind the school during drop-off and pick-up times.  This is the ideal place for this and it is also the safest place.  Please do not use the front parking lot or nearby neighborhoods.  Thank you for helping out and leading by example. 

Also, we do have a lot of student cafeteria accounts that are in the negative balance area.  Please contact the cafeteria to check your child’s purchasing activity.  Also, you can set up an account to deposit money and monitor purchasing activity at www.myschoolbucks.com  If you qualify and have not applied for free/reduced, please do so at www.myschoolapps.com   Thank you from our Cafeteria Manager!

I look forward to an amazing second half of the school year.  I am excited to see the achievements our students will earn, the fun activities during second semester, and the excitement at the end of the school year.  Please continue to check grades in Focus, review agendas, and contact us if you have questions or concerns.  Together, we can ensure the success of our amazing scholars.

Lastly, parents please take a minute to fill out the PCS school survey.  Your voice matters.  Please click on the link to complete this quick survey.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/122707/36791

Have a great evening and we will see the students back on Tuesday!

Take care!

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12-22-19

Hello Carwise families, this is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a few updates.  It is hard to believe, but we have made it to the end of the first semester.  Only one more to go before the end of the school year.  I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break. 

I want to remined everyone that we have our Winter Break BINGO challenge going on now.  This is a great way to keep the learning process moving forward during our break.  The BINGO cards are located on our website and attached to this email.  Rewards will be given to our top performers.  Also, this is a competition among all PCS middle schools, so let’s show who the best middle school is in the district.  Let’s do this!

As the second semester starts after break, 6^th grade wheel students will begin their new semester course.  Also, some Algebra students will have schedule changes.  Some students will be moved to Pre-Algebra and other will be shifted to different periods in order to balance class sizes. 

Last, this past Friday we did have multiple students out of dress code.  This was a learning experience for students and staff.  I want to remind students and parents that we do follow the PCS dress code.  However, I do strongly encourage students to participate in our Student Council.  This would be the avenue in which ideas, concerns, and suggestions can be brought forward for consideration by school administration.  This way we can plan ahead and have special days such as “Spirit Week” and “Red Ribbon Week” without any issues.

Once again, I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing winter break and a happy holiday season.  Take care.

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 6.pdf 

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 7.pdf 

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 8.pdf 

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Weekend Update - 12-15-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  Just one more week until Winter Break. 

This week students will be taking their Mid-Term Exams.  Please make sure your student is well rested and ready to do their best!  Also, this week we will NOT have ELP/tutoring due to our testing schedule.  Please plan accordingly. 

This Monday students will be taking their period 1 and 7 exams.  Also, there will be NO morning Student Council meeting for this week.  We will have our Multicultural Club meeting afterschool from 4:20 to 5:20PM with Mrs. Olson.  Also, we will have cheer practice after school from 4:30 to 5:30PM

Tuesday, students will be taking their period 2 and 6 exams.  Also, after school we will have Origami Club in Mrs. Rossie’s room 6-113 from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, we will have our 8^th grade STEM club meeting with Ms. Himmel in room 5-214 from 4:15 to 6:15PM.

Wednesday, students will be taking their period 3 and 5 exams.  Also, there will be NO archery club before school.  We will have our Shark Art club after school with Mrs. Manning is room 5-113 from 4:15 to 5:15PM.  Also, after school will be cheer practice from 4:30 to 5:30PM.  Last, there will be no Builder’s Club afterschool on Wednesday.

Thursday, students will be taking their period 4 exam.  Also, there will be NO morning FBLA meeting.  Monster Club will meet after school with Mrs. Wade in room 6-107.  Science Olympiad will also meet in room 6-113 from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Friday, students will make-up any exams that they missed during the week.  Also, there will be NO morning FISH club meeting.  1^st period we will have a donut party for students who took part in the Thanksgiving Bingo Challenge.  Also, on Friday we will have an Active Threat Drill.  Please talk to your child about the importance of taking these safety drill seriously.

Parents, another quick reminder to utilize the car circle behind the school during drop-off and pick-up times.  This is the ideal place for this and it is also the safest place.  Thank you for helping out and leading by example. 

For those that don’t know, the Carwise Mall a.k.a. the Clothes Closet provides gently used clothes to our kids in need, as well as helps kids who are out of dress code find something appropriate to wear.  The Mall is filled with donated items and we currently are getting low in the jackets and sweatshirts area.  We need gently used or new jackets and/or sweatshirts that can fit kids of all sizes!  If you’ve been meaning to go through your or your kids’ clothes, now would be a great time!  Any donations would be appreciated!

The Carwise PTSA will be having a spirit night at the Countryside Blvd. Chipotle on December 18th from 4-8 pm.  Take a night off from cooking and help support your PTSA!  This only includes in-store purchases.  Also, dodgeball information will be available next week!  Students can start putting their teams together for the February 20th event!  This event and other updates are located on the website at Carwisemiddleptsa.com

This Winter Break, PCS will be offering a Winter Break Bingo Challenge.  Bingo cards are attached to this email and on the Carwise Middle website.  The challenge starts at 4PM on December 20^th.  Let’s prove that CMS is the best middle school in the district.  Rewards will be provided to our top performers.  Get ready!!

Lastly, parents please take a minute to fill out the PCS school survey.  Your voice matters.  Please click on the link to complete this quick survey.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/122707/36791

Thank you all and have a restful and relaxing Sunday.

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 6.pdf 

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 7.pdf 

2019 PCS Middle School Bingo Winter Challenge Grade 8.pdf 

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Weekend Update 12-07-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  Just two weeks until Winter Break.  We do have lots going on in the coming weeks.

I want to thank all of the students and parents who were out today to participate in the 7^th Grade TIPS SAT test.  Carwise had more students participate in this program than any other middle school.  Way to go Team Carwise!

This Monday will we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Please remember that ELP is for academic studies, not for socialization or gaming.  Also, after school we have a home boys’ basketball game vs Oak Grove.  Come on out and support our team!

Tuesday, we will again be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, afterschool our Lady Shark basketball team will have an away game vs Palm Harbor.  Good luck ladies!  Animal Helping Hands Club will meet Tuesday at 4:15PM in Mrs. Yaeger’s room (5-122).  They will have two special guests, Veterinarian Dr. Billy, Suncoast Animal League and support dog Denali.  We will also have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM in the Media Center.  Last, we will have our Winter Band and Orchestra Concert at East Lake High School starting at 7PM.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Afterschool our boys’ basketball team will have an away game at Dunedin Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Afterschool our girls’ basketball team will have an away game vs Oak Grove Middle.  Good luck!  Last, we will have our Winter Chorus Concert at Carwise Middle starting at 7PM.

Parents, another quick reminder to utilize the car circle behind the school during drop-off and pick-up times.  This is the ideal place for this and it is also the safest place.  Thank you for helping out and leading by example. 

Also, we do have a lot of student cafeteria accounts that are in the negative balance area.  Please contact the cafeteria to check your child’s purchasing activity.  Also, you can set up an account to deposit money and monitor purchasing activity at www.myschoolbucks.com  You can also send cash or check in to the school with your child.  If you qualify and have not applied for free/reduced, please do so at www.myschoolapps.com   Thank you from our Cafeteria Manager!

The Builders Club Holiday Book Drive to help Goodwill Bookworks is happening now!  Teachers, students and staff please donate your gently used books to a grade level office, front office, or mailroom book bins. Books are treasures to be shared this holiday season.  The last day to donate is Friday, December 13^th.  Thank you!

As Winter Break approaches, this would be a great time to restock and renew your child’s supplies.  New folders, more paper, and pencils are sure to be needed.  Thank you for helping keep your child ready to learn.

Lastly, parents please take a minute to fill out the PCS school survey.  Your voice matters.  Please click on the link to complete this quick survey.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/122707/36791

Thank you all and have a restful and relaxing weekend.

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Weekend Update - 12-01-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone has had a restful and relaxing Thanksgiving Break.  Just three weeks until Winter Break.  We do have lots going on in the coming weeks.

This week we will be having Cycle 2 Writing Assessments.  These assessments will help us determine areas that need to be addressed prior to the state writing test.

This Monday will we will also be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Please remember that ELP is for academic studies, not for socialization or gaming. 

Tuesday, we will again be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, afterschool our Lady Shark basketball team will have a home gave vs Tarpon Springs.  Good luck ladies!

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also in the morning our NJHS will have their chapter meeting at 8:50AM in the cafeteria.  The Santa Shoeboxes for Manor Care residents are due to Ms. Himmel by December 11^th.  Afterschool our boys’ basketball team will have an away game at Tarpon Middle.  Good luck gentlemen!

Thursday, we will again have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in Coach Hedrick’s room.  Afterschool our boys’ basketball team will have a home game vs Palm Harbor Middle.  Good luck!

Saturday, will be the TIPS SAT testing.  Good luck to all of our 7^th graders who are taking part in this program!

Parents, I have an important request.  Please utilize the car circle behind the school for drop off and pick up of your child.  We have way too many cars using the front parking lot as a drop off location.  This is very dangerous as this is where our busses unload.  Also, please do not utilize the neighborhoods nearby a as a pick up and drop off location.  We are getting complaints from residents about cars being parked on neighborhood streets and students running through yards and running landscaping.  Again, please use our car circle.  Thank you so much for your help with this.

Also, we do have a lot of student cafeteria accounts that are in the negative balance area.  Please contact the cafeteria to check your child’s purchasing activity.  Also, you can set up an account to deposit money and monitor purchasing activity at www.myschoolbucks.com  Or you can send cash or check in to the school with your child.  If you qualify and have not applied for free/reduced, please do so at www.myschoolapps.com  Thank you from our Cafeteria Manager!

Last, the Builders Club Holiday Book Drive to help Goodwill Bookworks is happening now!  Teachers, students and staff please donate your gently used books to a grade level office, front office, or mailroom book bins. Books are treasures to be shared this holiday season. 

Thank you all and have a restful and relaxing Sunday.

Carwise Middle Weekend Update - 11-10-19

Good evening Carwise Middle families!  Hope you all had a great weekend.  It’s Sunday evening and time for “What’s going on at Carwise,” so grab those pencils and let’s get started!

• Congratulations to all our musicians that made the All-State Chorus and Band Ensembles!  These students have proven themselves to be among the best musicians in the state of Florida!  Carwise had the most students make All-State choirs than any other school in Pinellas County!  Congratulations to Ms. Moss and Ms. Klingberg.
• This Monday, we have basketball practice for our girls before school at 7:30AM and after school for the boys.  We will have a Student Council meeting at 9:00AM in Ms. Zollo’s room.  We will be also offering our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 
• Tuesday, we will be offering our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Board Game Club will also meet from 4:10 to 5:10PM in room 6122. 8th grade STEM club also meets this Tuesday after school.
• Wednesday, we will have our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery before school from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Practice for those who signed up for the PSAT will also take place at 8:15AM in the Media Center.  Archery club will meet at 8:15AM.  Ms. Yaeger will also be offering computer help from 8:45 to 9:15 in her room, 5-112.  The Great American Teach-In is also this Wednesday, November 13^th. Last minute registration forms for parent speakers are still being accepted. Please contact our Family & Community Liaison, Debbie Tight at extension 2144 or tightd@pcsb.org if you plan to speak and have not registered.  See the attachment link in the email for the registration form.  GATI 2019 PDF.pdf   Thank you!
• Thursday, we will have our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery before school from 8:20 to 9:20AM. 
• Friday morning, practice for those who signed up for the PSAT will take place at 8:15AM in the Media Center.  Ms. Yaeger will also be offering computer help from 8:45 to 9:15AM in her room, 5-112.  FISH Club will be meeting at 9:00AM in Ms. Russo’s room.
• Parents, we have a large number of house keys in the front office.  Please have students come by the front office if they have lost theirs.
• NJHS members, please bring your non-perishable food donations for the Salvation Army to Ms. Himmel's room by November 20th.
• Parents, just a reminder that drop-off and pick-up should take place every day in the car circle at the back of the school.  For safety reasons, please do not drop off students in the front parking lot unless you will need to park and walk in with them.  Thank you for your help in this matter!
• Online yearbook ordering is now available on the Carwise website!  Yearbooks are $35.00 and will be on sale from now until March.
• 8^th grade parents, a general high school information meeting will be held for all 8^th grade parents/students, on Tuesday, November 19^th at 6:00PM, in the cafeteria.  Topics will include high school readiness, high school requirements, and high school program options and registration.
• PTSA sent home Christmas spirit-wear order forms and Memberships forms with students last Thursday.  The special Christmas orders will be due by November 13th so we can guarantee delivery before Christmas break.  Check or cash will be accepted and can be turned into the front office with your child's name, grade, and 7th period teacher for easy delivery.  PTSA has also sent home the permission slips for the fall fundraiser qualifying events.  Please return them by November 18th.  Thank you for supporting PTSA, and remember that this information and other upcoming events can be found on the PTSA Facebook page, Instagram, and the NEW website at http://www.carwisemiddleptsa.com!

Thank you Carwise families for your continued support and for all you do to help us as we work together to fulfill our vision of 100% student success.  Remember at Carwise, every student matters and every moment counts!  Have a great week!

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Weekend Update - 11-3-19

Good evening Carwise Middle families!  This is Jason Obara, one of our assistant principals.  It’s time for “What’s going on at Carwise,” so grab those pencils and let’s get started!

• Congratulations to our UNDEFEATED Girls Volleyball team!  After finishing their regular season as North Division Champions, they went on to win in the county semi-finals against Safety Harbor on Tuesday, and defeated Osceola in the Finals on Wednesday to capture the County Championship!  Congratulations Coach Eden and all of the girls on capping off an unforgettable season! 
• The end of volleyball season takes us right into basketball season!  Basketball Tryouts will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5th through Thursday, Nov. 7th.  Girls tryouts will be before school at 7:30AM and Boys after school at 4:20PM.  Students wanting to tryout must have a Current Physical, Participation Form, and School Insurance.  All must be turned in to Coach Hedrick by Monday.
• Our Fall Book Fair is this week, November 4th through November 8th in the Media Center from 9:00AM to 4:30PM. We accept all forms of payment and checks need to be made out to Carwise Middle School for the exact amount. Not comfortable sending your student to school with money?  This year, eWallets can be setup in advance so that students don’t have to carry cash, checks, or credit cards to school.  To setup the eWallet, please visit the Carwise Middle School website and under Academics, click on Library Information Center.  Our fall book fair is a great opportunity to give the gift of reading with the holidays quickly approaching!  All proceeds support the Carwise Middle School library program.
• This Monday, we will be also offering our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 
• Tuesday, we will be offering our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  The 6th/7th grade STEM club also meets this Tuesday from 4:15 until 6:15PM.
• Wednesday, we will have our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery before school from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  There is also a National Junior Honor Society chapter meeting at 8:50AM in the cafeteria.  Wednesday evening, we will have our National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony.  This event begins at 6:00 PM and will be in the cafeteria.  Please see Ms. Himmel if you have any questions.
• Thursday, we will have our Shark Study Hall ELP/tutoring and Course Recovery before school from 8:20 to 9:20AM.
• The 8th grade office is collecting baby pictures for the yearbook.  8th graders only from birth to age 2.  Please make sure your name is on the back of the picture.  These will be returned to you in December.   If you have a digital photo, you can email it to ELSEYS@pcsb.org.
• Reminder to all parents and students that the school dress code states that all bottoms must be mid-thigh length or longer with no holes or tears higher than this point either.  Also remember that leggings are not allowed to be worn without proper outer garment covering, which means shirts must be past fingertips length.  Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothes of they are not in compliance.  Thank you for your cooperation!
• Parents, just a reminder that drop-off and pick-up should take place every day in the car circle at the back of the school.  For safety reasons, please do not drop off students in the front parking lot unless you will need to park and walk in with them.  Thank you for your help in this matter!
• Parents, remember that you can add money to your childs’ lunch account at myschoolbucks.com.  Lunch is $2.75 every day and breakfast is always free for all students. 
• Online yearbook ordering is now available on the Carwise website!  To order a yearbook, go to the main page, scroll down to the Spotlight section on the left side and just above the orange “Buy Your Yearbook” bar, click on “Click Here to Order Your Yearbook”.  Yearbooks are $35.00 and will be on sale from now until March.
• Parents, the Great American Teach-In is quickly approaching on Wednesday, November 13^th. Registration forms for parent speakers are still being accepted. If you would like to talk to your child’s classes about your career or a fun hobby you have, please reach out to any of your child’s teachers and let them know.  All registration forms should be turned in by Thursday, November 7^th.   Feel free to contact our Family & Community Liaison, Debbie Tight at extension 2144 or tightd@pcsb.org.  Thank you!
• Our Carwise Builders Club helps Ronald McDonald House through can tab donations. Please save can tabs at home and bring them to Mrs. Bowen in room 6124. Thank you for your support!
• Our PTSA will be sending home a spiritwear order form for select items you can special order.  Maybe for a Christmas present?  Be on the lookout for the order form this coming week.  PTSA will also be sending out another round of PTSA membership forms this week.  Please consider joining to support your students and staff this year!  PTSA is still waiting on some families to pick up their fundraiser items from school.  Please pick up your items in the front office this week.  Our last round of mailed in BoxTops have been sent.  You can now download the app or drop off your receipts at the front office for our BoxTop volunteer guru to scan in and earn cash for Carwise!!  Thank you for supporting your PTSA!!

Thank you Carwise families for your continued support and for all you do to help us as we work together to fulfill our vision of 100% student success.  Remember at Carwise, every student matters and every moment counts!  Have a great week!

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Weekend Update - 10-27-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This Monday will continue Red Ribbon Week.  Monday will be we will be “Alienate Yourself from Drugs Day.”  Wear best UFO or alien gear.  All clothing must be dress code appropriate.  Monday, we will also be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Monday is also the last day to purchase tickets to the upcoming dance and haunted house.

Tuesday, we will be “Scare Drugs” day.  Wear you Halloween costume.  Again, outfits must be school appropriate, within dress code, and cannot include weapons, blood, or masks.  After school will be our Halloween dance and Haunted House.  Tickets will be on sale Monday during lunch.  Pizza and snacks will be for sale during the dance.  Also, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM. 

Wednesday, will be the “Fashion Disaster” day.  Don’t let drugs ruin your look!  Also, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Animal Helping Hands Club will also meet Wednesday after school from 4:15 to 5:00PM. 

Thursday, will be the final day of Red Ribbon Week.  Please wear red to support our message of “Say no to drugs.”  Also, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM. 

The 8^th grade office is collecting baby pictures for the yearbook.  8^th graders only from birth to age 2.  Please make sure your name is on the back ----of the picture.  These will be returned to you in December.   If you have a digital photo, you can email it to ELSEYS@pcsb.org.

Our Fall Book Fair is November 4^th through November 8^th in the Media Center from 9:00AM to 4:30PM. We accept all forms of payment and checks need to be made out to Carwise Middle School for the exact amount. Not comfortable sending your student to school with money?  This year, eWallets can be setup in advance so that students don’t have to carry cash, checks, or credit cards to school.  To setup the eWallet, please visit the Carwise Middle School website and under Academics, click on Library Information Center.  Our fall book fair is a great opportunity to give the gift of reading with the holidays quickly approaching!  All proceeds support the Carwise Middle School library program.

Basketball Tryouts will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5^th through Thursday, Nov. 7^th.  Girls tryouts will be before school at 7:30AM and Boys after school at 4:20PM.  Students wanting to tryout must have a Current Physical, Participation Form, and School Insurance.  All must be turned in to Coach Hedrick by Monday Nov. 4^th.

To all 8^th Grade parents, in order to get a comprehensive overview of “all” high school magnet and career academies, plan on attending the Choice Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 29^th from 6:00 to 7:30PM at Countryside High School.  Please check the Carwise website for more information.

Last, I would like to thank all of the parents, students, and staff members who helped support all of our recent events.  Thank you for supporting our FEAST food drive, our Performing Arts Booster Bingo Night, and our PTSA Cupcake Wars.  We truly appreciate all you do to support CMS!

Thank you all and have a restful and relaxing Sunday.

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Weekend Update - 10-20-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This Monday we will have a Student Council meeting from 9 to 9:30AM with Mrs. Zollo in room 6-208.  We will also be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school we will have our final regular season home volleyball game.  Come out and support our teams and cheer on as our girls look to remain undefeated!

Tuesday, we will be having our AVID Career Day field trip.  Also, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Tuesday we will also have an Active Threat Drill.  Please talk to your child about the importance of these drills.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Wednesday also kicks off Red Ribbon Week (Say no to Drug Week).  Please see the attached flyer for all the events.  Wednesday will be Crazy Sock Day!  Also on Wednesday we will have a Medal of Honor recipient visit our school to talk with some of our 6^th graders about Character Education.  We are honored to host this event.  Also, after school we will have an away volleyball game and the American Sign Language Club will meet from 4:15 to 5PM in Mrs. Yaeger’s room (5-112).  Also, after school we will have our 4^th Annual Bingo Night and Silent Auction put on by our Performing Arts Booster Club.  This event kicks off at 6PM.  Don’t miss out on all the fun and excitement.  At the end of this event, the losing music teacher of Penny Wars will find out their fate! 

Thursday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Thursday is Decades Day for Red Ribbon Week (6^th grade- 60’s; 7^th grade- 70’s; and 8^th grade- 80’s).  The Spanish field trip to SPIFFS will be taking place on Thursday.  This is an outdoor event.  Parents please make sure your student wears sunblock and brings money for lunch, unless they will be carrying their lunch with them.  In addition, Sra. Olson and Sra. Bachman are still in need of four level 2 volunteers to chaperone students.  If you are interested in helping, please contact the school or the teachers directly.  Last on Thursday, our PTSA will be hosting Cupcake Wars!  Students will start checking in at 5:30, and the event will start promptly at 6PM.  It will be an amazing event to watch our students design, create, and work under a 60-minute time limit!  Spectators are welcome to watch the magic, it is free OR you can buy your ticket on the Carwise Middle PTSA Facebook page so we can get your seats ready!  Thank you to our business partners who are judging this event:  Service Masters, Grade Power Learning, Chicken Salad Chick, Walmart, Publix, Cosmic Donuts, and Center State Bank!

Friday is Wear Pink Day for Red Ribbon Week.  Also, the PTSA Fall Fundraiser items will be delivered from 3-6PM.  If the order is small, will make sure your student brings home the items before dismissal.  If the order is large, we will need a parent to pick up the order.  Please let us know if accommodations are needed if you are not able to pick up on this day and time frame.  Thank you for participating and supporting your PTSA!   

The PTSA is also excited to celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Week the week of October 21-25.  Your PTSA volunteers have been hard at work designing and creating some special treats for the occasion.  If any parent would like to donate a baked or bought item for this week, please don't hesitate to contact the front office or your PTSA. Thank you bus drivers for safely driving our students every day!

Last, to all 8^th Grade parents, in order to get a comprehensive overview of “all” high school magnet and career academies, plan on attending the Choice Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 29^th from 6:00 to 7:30PM at Countryside High School.  Please check the Carwise website for more information.

Thank you Carwise families for your continued support.  Have a restful and relaxing Sunday.

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Weekend Update - 10-06-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.

This Monday we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, after school we will have a home volleyball game.

Tuesday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  The Board Game Club will meet Tuesday from 4:10 to 5:10PM in room 6-122.  Please be sure to pick up your child in back car circle.  Also, Tuesday we will have our monthly SAC meeting at 5:30PM in the media center.

Wednesday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, after school we will have another home volleyball game.

Thursday, we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  FBLA will be meeting Thursday from 8:40 to 9:10AM.  After school the PTSA will be hosting Cupcake Wars!  This event will run from 6 to 7:30PM.  Students can arrive starting at 5:30PM to get set up.  Hope to see you there!

Friday marks the end of the first quarter.  It is hard to believe that we are almost 9 weeks into the school year.  Parents, please be sure to check your child’s grades in Focus on a regular basis.  We want to ensure the success of every student.  Please contact your grade level office if you have questions, concerns, or want to request a parent/teacher conference.

If you ordered school pictures, students were given their picture packets on Friday.  Please check your child’s backpack or folder if you have not seen them yet.

Our annual FEAST food drive is underway.  We are collecting non-perishable food items.  To support this cause, we ask that students bring donations to their social studies class.  A friendly competition between each grade level is at stake.  This food drive will end on October 15^th.  Please don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support our community.  Thank you!

October 23^rd will be our 4^th Annual Bingo Night and Silent Auction put on by our Performing Arts Booster Club.  This event kicks off at 6PM.  Don’t miss out on all the fun and excitement.  At the end of this event, the losing music teacher of Penny Wars will find out their fate!  Please read the attached flyer for more exciting event details.  We are in need of donations for our silent auction.  If you can help in any way, please contact your child’s music teacher.

Thank you Carwise families for your continued support.  Have a restful and relaxing Sunday.

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Weekend Update - 09/28/19

Hello Carwise Middle School families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates. 

Tomorrow (Sunday), our cheerleaders will be hosting a fundraiser car wash at the Fifth Third Bank in The Shoppes at Boot Ranch from 9am-12pm.  Funds will be used to get some greatly needed cheer uniforms.  Please come out and support our cheer team!

This Monday, Sept. 30^th we will be kicking off the Annual FEAST Food Drive now in its 11^th year, sponsored by Builders Club.  This food drive will continue through Tuesday Oct. 15^th.  Please help the needy in our neighborhood community by donating non-perishable items like canned, boxed, or bagged food.  Your child's History teacher is collecting the items with a friendly competition between grade levels to attain top honors at CMS.  Our goal is 2400 items donated.  Also Monday, we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.

Tuesday, Oct. 1^st we will be offering ELP/tutoring after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.

Wednesday, Oct. 2^nd we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Wednesday morning is also National Walk (and bike) to School Day.  Students and volunteers will walk to school on this day.  We will meet at the Highland Lakes HOA Clubhouse at 8:40AM to start.  Please check out the attached flyer for more information.  Breakfast and prizes will be included.  Also on Wednesday we will have another away volleyball game at Dunedin Middle.

Thursday, Oct. 3^rd we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM. 

Also this week, we will begin our Cycle 1 assessments.  These will gauge student understanding in core courses as we approach the end of the first quarter. 

The PTSA is winding down their fundraiser.  Please check with your child and make sure they have turned their packets into the main office.  We will accept order packets up to the delivery day on October 25th, but the delivery date will be in November.

As for our PTSA membership contest, we have a couple of classrooms that are close to 100% participation.  When a classroom reaches 100 percent parent PTSA membership, the classroom wins a pizza party!  There are no limits on the number of classrooms that can Win.  Students use their 7th period class for this contest.  Good luck Sharks!!

Students interested in the Cupcake Wars contest coming up on October 24th were handed entry forms on Friday.  If you need further details for this event and other exciting happenings, please visit the PTSA website at CarwiseMiddlePTSA.com

Parents please utilize the car circle behind the school to drop off your child.  We kindly as that you do not sue the front parking lot or the area neighborhoods as drop off locations.  We want to ensure that our students are safe.  Thank you!

Free/reduced lunch applications were due by September 26^th.  If you have not done so, you can still apply online at www.myschoolapps.com  Please do so ASAP because you will be responsible for any lunch balances in the meantime.  Thank you!

I hope everyone has a wonderful evening.  Don’t forget to come out and support our cheerleaders tomorrow at their car wash.  Take care!

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Weekend Update - 09-22-19

Hello Carwise Middle School families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates. 

This Monday, Sept. 23^rd is “Say Hello Day: which is part of the Sandy Hook Promise Movement.  This movement is to empower young students to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness!  Students and staff are encouraged to put their names on nametags to wear on “Say Hello Day.”  Everyone is encouraged to reach out to other students on this day.  Reach out and Say Hello to someone you don’t know!  All staff and students are encouraged to wear GREEN tomorrow!  Also, on Monday we will have a Student Council meeting at 9:00AM.  We will meet in room 6-208.  All are welcome to attend!!  After school on Monday we have an away volleyball game at Palm Harbor Middle.  Last, we will be offering ELP/tutoring Monday after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.

Tuesday, Sept. 24^th we will again be offering ELP/tutoring from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Also, on Tuesday if your 7^th grade student received an invitation to participate in the Pinellas Talent Identification Program (TIPS), we will be holding the informational meeting after school at 5:30PM in the cafeteria.  Any 7th grade parent that is interested in your student taking the SAT in December is welcome to attend, as well.

Wednesday, Sept. 25^th we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Mrs. Pate is also offering extra help for Geometry students every Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 9:30AM.  Also, after school on Wednesday we will host our Back to School Dance!  Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of the dance.  Tickets are $3 and are sold during all three lunches.  No tickets will be sold the day of the dance.  Come out and dance will us.  The dance will be from 4:15 to 5:30PM.

Thursday, Sept. 26^th we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, after school we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM followed by a PTSA meeting at 6:00PM in the Media Center.  Please come out and join us!  Also, Thursday the Carwise Performing Arts Boosters will be hosting a spirit night at Sweet Tomatoes in Palm Harbor throughout the day and evening.  Sweet Tomatoes requires you show the attached flyer.  Please come out and support our performing arts program.

Friday, Sept. 27^th we will have our Say Something assembly for our 6^th grade students.  This assembly will take place during 3^rd period and will discuss bullying prevention and reporting. 

I want to thank all parents for their understanding as we move through the schedule change process.  This time of the school year is never easy as we navigate our way through the class size amendment laws.  We are still in the process of balancing class sizes and changing schedules to ensure we are in compliance.  We know that this is not fun, but it is required.  Thank you again for your understanding. 

The Carwise PTSA is excited to announce Cupcake Wars.  The event is open to all Carwise students.  

Get those cupcakes ideas brewing!  The theme for this contest is Halloween!!  Entry forms are available in all grade level offices!  Also, the PTSA is half way through their fundraiser, so keep those packets coming in to school!  - A quick reminder that online orders are the only way to purchase your awesome gear.  Please remember to select your shipping option-  if none is selected at checkout, it might delay your order and we want our Sharks to get their deliveries quickly.  Thank you CMS families!  Please remember that all PTSA information and events can be found on the PTSA website at CarwiseMiddleptsa.com

Thank you amazing CMS families!  Have a wonderful evening!

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Weekend Update - 09-15-19

Hello Carwise Middle School families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates. 

This Monday, Sept. 16^th we will have a Student Council information meeting at 9:00AM in room 6-208.  All are welcome.  Hope to see you there!  Also, on Monday we will have an away volleyball game at Safety Harbor Middle School and after school ELP/tutoring from 4:20 to 5:20PM.

Tuesday, Sept. 17^th we will have after school ELP/tutoring from 4:20 to 5:20PM.

Wednesday, Sept. 18^th we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Also, on Wednesday we will have an Active Threat Drill.  Please talk to your child about the importance of these drills.  The Award Winning Builders Club will have its first meeting for the school year on Wednesday in Mrs. Bowen's room 6-124 from 4:15 to 5:20PM, with parent pick-up at the back car circle no later than 5:30. If you are interested in helping others in our community through our service projects as well as having fun doing it, Builders Club is the club for you! Membership forms will be given out at the first meeting.  Last, on Wednesday we have another away volleyball game at Tarpon Middle.

Thursday, Sept. 19^th we will have before school ELP/tutoring from 8:20 to 9:20AM. 

Friday, Sept. 20^th we will have emergency bus evacuation in the morning.

The Carwise Clothes Closet needs new or gently worn girls’ clothing that are dress code appropriate (especially jeans)?  Thank you so much!

Just a reminder that school lunches cost $2.75.  If you received free/reduced lunch last year, please be sure to complete a new application as the grace period will end on September 26^th.

Parents please be sure not to drop off you student at school any earlier than 9:10AM, as per the school board policy.  Supervision of students in order to ensure student safety does not begin any earlier than this time.  Just as important, it is imperative that you pick up your child by 4:40PM.  Again, there is no supervision for student after this time, additionally the staff needs to leave when school hours are complete.  Thank you for your help.

Parents please be aware that we will be adding additional teaching sections.  This means that we will need to change student schedules in order to ensure that we meet the state mandated class size amendment law.   Please know that this is a state law and we are required to do so; however, at the same time this means that class sizes will be smaller and students will get more individualized attention.  These schedule changes will occur on Tuesday, September 16^th.  We apologize for any unwanted changes; however, this is an unavoidable occurrence.  Thank you for your understanding. 

The PTSA started their fundraiser kick-off on Friday.  Packets were handed out to all students.  If your child did not receive a packet, please have them ask their grade level office on Monday.  The catalog has something for everyone and anyone can shop online with ease!  For every 3 items sold, students can bring in the tickets in the packet to win their favorite shark collectible.  Volunteers will be in the front of the school for the first 2 weeks so students can turn their tickets in for sharks.

The PTSA loved seeing all of our 7th and 8th grade shark families on Thursday!  We handed out flyers for our PTSA Membership Contest.  Any class that reaches 100% participation wins a pizza party!  Contest ends October 15th.  Good luck and thank you for supporting your PTSA!

The PTSA is hosting a new event this year.... CUPCAKE WARS!  If your student is interested in participating, you can find the details on their website at carwisemiddleptsa.com!

A Back to School Dance will take place on Wed, Sept 25 in the cafeteria from 4:15 to 5:30PM.  There will be a DJ and snacks for purchase.  Tickets will be $3.00 and will be sold Wednesday, Sept. 18^th through Tuesday, Sept. 24^th at all three lunches.  Tickets will NOT be sold the day of the dance.  Come on out and let’s dance!

Thank you and have a great weekend!

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Weekend Update 09-08-19

Good afternoon Carwise Middle School families.  This is Principal Eiben reaching out with some weekend up dates.  I want to thank everyone for your support of CMS.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school if you have any questions or concerns. 

PCS has been notified that we will not be required to make-up the missed day of school due to Hurricane Dorian.  There are enough instructional minutes built in our schedule that we will not need to make up any time.  However, we are still in hurricane season and will hope for no additional missed days.

This Monday, Sept. 9^th we will have our 6^th grade vision/hearing screening.  This will take place through our science classes.  If your child has prescription glasses, please be sure they have them for the vision testing process.  Also, Monday is the last day to purchase tickets for the Rays Back to School night on Saturday, Sept 21^st.  Please return order forms and payment to the front office by the end of the day on Monday.

Tuesday, Sept. 10^th there is an informational meeting for the CARWISE STEM academies from 4:15 to 5PM.  Meet in room 5-214 to discover expectations and to get an application.  STEM is open to 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders.

Wednesday, Sept. 11^th we will have our first home volleyball game after school.  Come on out and support our teams!

Thursday, Sept. 12^th we will have an important FBLA meeting at 8:30AM in Mr. Hedrick’s room 2-110.  Also, on Thursday we will be sending home school-wide progress reports.  These will look like report cards and will be reporting current grades mid-way through the marking period.  If you see concerning grades, please be sure to contact your child’s grade level office to set up a parent/teacher conference.  Also, on Thursday the PTSA will have their fundraiser kickoff.  Please look for packets in your child’s backpack to see the details on the only PTSA fundraiser for this year.  Thank you for supporting your PTSA.  Last, on Thursday, Sept. 12^th we will be having our 7^th and 8^th grade open house.  Doors will open at 5:45PM and the program will begin at 6PM.  Please come out and meet our teachers.  Just a reminder that this is not a time for individual conferences, but a chance to find out about classroom procedures and expectations.  Also, if you child is taking Algebra this school year, we will be having a brief 15-minute informational meeting on how to support your child in Algebra.  This meeting will be held in the cafeteria immediately after open house.  Last, just a reminder that MMI parents do not need to attend this open house as we conducted the MMI open house before school started.

Friday, Sept. 13^th we will have our first Battle of the Books meeting after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM in the media center.  All are welcome to join!  Information forms for can be picked up from Ms. McCarthy starting on Monday in the media center.  Also, on Friday the Animal Helping Hands Club will meet Friday from 4:15 to 5PM in Mrs. Yaeger’s room 5-112.  Come meet Kathleen Lamb, founder of Trinity Pet Hospital and a furry friend they rescued.

Parents, if you child receives free/reduced lunch please be sure to submit a new application for this school year.  The grace period will expire on September 26^th. 

The morning news crew, Carwise Live, is looking for members! Applications can be picked up from in the media center next week and are due back to Ms. McCarthy by Tuesday, September 17^th. All students are welcome to join and our first informational meeting will be on Wednesday, September 18^th.

The Award-Winning Builders Club will have its first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 18^th in Mrs. Bowen's room 6-124 from 4:15 to 5:20PM, with parent pick-up at the rear car circle no later than 5:30PM.  If you are interested in helping others in our community through our service projects as well as having fun doing it, Builders Club is the club for you! Membership forms will be given out at the first meeting.

ELP/tutoring has started...Monday and Tuesdays after school from 4:20 to 5:20PM.  Parents need to pick up their child at 5:20PM in the rear Car Circle.  Wednesday and Thursdays before school from 8:20 to 9:20AM.  Please drop off is in front of the school no later than 8:20AM.

Thank you CMS families.  Have a wonderful evening and GO BUCS!

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Weekend Update - 09/01/19

Hello Carwise Middle School families, this is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone is a having a restful and relaxing weekend.  Accompanying this phone call is an email with several attachments.  Please be sure to check them out!

Parents, please be sure that you are using the car circle in the back of the school for student drop off and pick up.  We are seeing many students being dropped off in the front parking lot.  This presents safety issues as this is our bus loop before and after school.  Please take the extra few minutes to ensure your child’s safety and use the car circle behind the school.  The only students that should be dropped off and walked in the front doors are our students who are serviced in our MMI program.  Thank you!

Also, please do not drop off your child at school any earlier than 30 minutes prior to the start of 1^st period, as per the student code of conduct.  There is no supervision of student prior to 9:10AM and we do not want anything to happen to them.  Also, please ensure that your child is picked up no later than 4:30PM.  Again, we want to ensure they are supervised.  Thank you for your help with this!

If you need to pick up your child from school early, please do so prior to 3:45PM.  No early student pick-up after 3:45PM will be permitted.  If you send in a note or contact the grade level office prior to your arrival, we can get a head start on having your child ready. 

The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting a Back to School Night baseball game.  This event will be on Saturday September 21^st.  Lower level tickets are $25 and CMS will get $5 back from the Rays for every ticket purchased.  Please make checks payable to Carwise Middle School.  Payments must be received no later than Monday, September 9^th.  Come on out and cheer on the Rays!

If your child is interested in participating in Mighty Mu math competition, please see Mrs. Alahouzos for more information in room 6-217.

The CMS PTSA is excited to partner with Chik-fil-A, Oldsmar, for the month of September.  Every Thursday from 6 to 8PM will be our spirit nights.  Please mention Carwise PTSA and Chik-fil-A will give our PTSA 20% back to support our school.  We look forward to seeing our family’s come together for a quick meal and pictures with the Chik-fil-A cow.  We look forward to seeing you there!  Details can be found on our Facebook or Instagram. 

The CMS PTSA is also excited to announce that there will be two locations to drop off box tops, Carwise Middle, or the North Pinellas YMCA.  Anyone can drop off box tops or receipts at both locations for your convince, so spread the word!  Thank you for supporting Carwise PTSA! 

I hope everyone is having a safe weekend.  Please remember that there is no school Monday due to the Labor Day holiday.  Also, all Pinellas County Schools will be closed on Tuesday due to the uncertainty of the effects from Hurricane Dorian.  Take care and have a nice evening.

BOXTOP Information Sheet

Chick-fil-A Carwise Sep 2019

Rays Back to School Night 9.21

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Weekend Update 08/25/19

Hello Carwise Middle School families, this is Mr. Eiben reaching out with some weekend updates.  I hope everyone is a having a restful and relaxing weekend.  Accompanying this phone call is an email with several attachments.  Please be sure to check them out!

The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting a Back to School Night baseball game.  This event will be on Saturday September 21^st.  Lower level tickets are $25 and CMS will get $5 back from the Rays for every ticket purchased.  All money raised will go back to Carwise teachers to help keep CMS awesome!  Ticket order forms can be found in the front office, grade level offices, and attached to this message.  Please make checks payable to Carwise Middle School.  Payments must be received no later than Monday, September 9^th.  Come on out and cheer on the Ray!

If your child receives free or reduced lunch, they may be eligible for a college scholar through the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program.  If you are interested, please see the attached flyer.

Our PTSA superhero’s will be in the car drop-off and pick-up line for BoxTop Tuesdays!  They are collecting those leftover clipped BoxTops until October 25th.  After that, its BoxTop App scanning only!  Don't want to download the app to scan your receipt?  NO PROBLEM, we can collect your receipts and our coordinators can scan and submit!!  Your name is never on receipts, and please remember that you only have 14 days to scan with your app or turn into PTSA for scanning to earn cash for our school!!  Also, check out the attached BoxTops flyer.  Thank you in advance for supporting Carwise PTSA and our mission for 100% student success!!  PTSA will start our ONLY fundraiser in early September, so be on the lookout for some great catalogs with new products.  Please consider participating, as these funds go towards our staff and student events for this year.   All of this information and MORE can be found on the brand new PTSA WEBSITE at CARWISEMIDDLEPTSA.COM   

Parents please do not drop off your child at school any earlier than 30 minutes prior to the start of 1^st period, as per the student code of conduct.  There is no supervision of student prior to 9:10AM and we do not want anything to happen to them.  Also, please ensure that your child is picked up no later than 4:30M.  Again, we want to ensure they are supervised.  Thank you for your help with this!

If you need to pick up your child from school early, please do so prior to 3:45PM.  No early student pick-up after 3:45PM will be permitted.  If you send in a note or contact the grade level office prior to your arrival, we can get a head start on having your child ready. 

If you child purchases school lunch, they now cost $2.75 (breakfast is still free).  Please be sure to send in cash or check with your child.  Or, you can go online and add money to their account at www.myschoolbucks.com.

Attention 6^th grade parents, we will be having health screenings on Monday and Tuesday, September 9^th and 10^th.  This is a date change since my last message.  The school nurse will be screening vision, hearing, scoliosis, and BMI (Body Mass Index).  If you wish to opt-out of one portion, or all of the screenings, please send in a written, dated and signed note stating what you want to opt-out of.  Please have your child bring in this note on the day of testing.  Thank you!

We are happy to announce that our student led clubs, Animal Helping Hands and American Sign Language Clubs, will be resuming activities again this year!  Please mark the calendar for Friday, Sept. 13th from 4:15 to 5 pm for the Animal Helping Hands Club, and Friday, Sept. 20th for the ASL Club.  

Meetings with guest speakers and support dogs will run from 4:15 to 5 pm in Mrs. Yaeger's room 5-112.  Students, we hope to see you there!  All are welcome!

Also, Origami Club starts Tuesdays after school from 4:15 - 5:15PM with Mrs. Rossie in room 6-113.

Builders Club's first meeting for new members is Wednesday Sept. 18th at 4:15- 5:15PM in Mrs. Bowen's room 6-124 with pick-up by 5:30. This is a service project club.

Cheer Try Outs on Wednesday, September 4th at 4:30pm in the Gym.  Please pick up information packets from Mrs. Ramos in room 6-110 beginning Monday, before and after school. The packets must be turned in PRIOR to Try Outs.

Last, please be sure that you are not parking along Bentley Drive when picking up your child after school.  Last week the Sheriff’s Office began ticketing cars.  We certainly do not want this to occur, so please obey the No Parking signs and follow the traffic signs. 

Thank you Carwise families.  Have a wonderful evening.