Late Yearbook Order Request Process

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with information regarding the Late Yearbook Order Request Process.

 

Unfortunately, several parents have reached out regarding not pre-ordering yearbooks this year and being unable to purchase one.  Please know that the only way to ensure you will receive a yearbook is by pre-ordering. 

 

With that being said, the yearbook publisher has agreed to re-print yearbooks if we have an order of 50 or more yearbooks.  The cost of the yearbook will be $35 plus a $3.99 online ordering service fee.  Additionally, it will take approximately 5-weeks to get the yearbooks printed. 

 

If you are interested in ordering a yearbook, please use this link (https://forms.office.com/r/gpzawm2y7U) to fill out a request form.  If we receive at least 50 yearbook order requests, we can proceed with ordering yearbooks.  If we do proceed, I will send out a link from the yearbook company to submit your order and payment directly to the yearbook company.

 

Again, if you are interested in submitting a late yearbook order, please use the link above to submit your request.  Requests must be received by Friday, June 13^th.

 

 

End of the School Year Update 06-01-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with the End of the School Year Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

 

As stated on last weekend’s message, I want to thank everyone for a great school year.  It takes teamwork from all involved to make a school year successful.  Thank you to our teachers and staff for all they do to support our students.  Also, thank you to all of our supportive and amazing parents!  Last, thank you students for a great school year!  Thus far, our test scores are looking great!  I am very optimistic that when the state releases school grades, Carwise should be an “A” school again!  Thank you all!

 

This Monday (tomorrow), Summer Credit Recovery will begin for those students that have not passed all four core academic courses for the school year.  Letters and notifications for these students have already occurred.  It is essential that students complete credit recovery or they will NOT be promoted to the next grade level.  Doors will open at 7:45AM.  Breakfast will be served until 8:00AM.  Classes will begin at 8:00AM.  Lunch will be at 10:00AM.  Classes end at 12:00PM.  Please drop off and pick up students in front of the school using the bus loop.

 

This summer students will have a summer reading challenge to complete.  Activities based on the summer reading will occur during the summer (located in Clever) and when students return to school.  Some students have already received their books for summer reading.  However, some books did not arrive to schools in time.  Once the delayed books arrive, I will notify families when they are ready for pick-up.  The summer reading books are:

• 5^th moving to 6^th Grade:  Treasure Tracks (these were passed out by the elementary schools)
• 6^th moving to 7^th Grade:  Futureland (these were passed out by the middle schools)
• 7^th moving to 8^th Grade:  Mission Multiverse (these are on back order)

For our students moving into 8^th grade, since the books are on back order, they can also select a book of their choice if they are unable to pick up the book when they arrive at school.  Additionally, all three of these books are available electronically via SOAR, which is a digital library accessible through Clever.  Our goal is to ensure that ALL students are reading something this summer!  Thank you!

 

Also, families, unfortunately several parents have reached out regarding not pre-ordering yearbooks this year and being unable to purchase one.  Please know that the only way to ensure you will receive a yearbook is by pre-ordering.  This week I will send out information regarding the possibility of ordering more yearbooks.  I don’t yet have a price, but we will need at least 50 yearbooks ordered for this to happen.  Again, please be on the lookout for an email this week regarding the process to submit a late order for a yearbook.

 

Last, I have attached a flyer for our partner, Players Sports Academy (PSA), summer sports camps.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  I hope everyone had a wonderful summer!  Take care!

 

 

PSA Summer Camps.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 05-25-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update.  I hope everyone is having a nice Memorial Day Weekend!

 

I know it is hard to believe, but we have made it to the final week of the 24-25 school year.  Thank you, parents, students, and teachers, for another great year at Carwise Middle!

 

Attention parents, please know that students will be allowed NOT bring any backpacks, bags, or drawstring bags to school the final week.  Students will only be permitted to carry small purses and/or fanny packs as well as a folder with supplies, their lunch, and their yearbook.  Any backpack/bags that are brought to school will be held in the office until the end of the school day.

 

Please don’t forget there will be no school on Monday in recognition of Memorial Day.

 

Tuesday students will take their periods 6 and 7 final exams. 

 

Wednesday students will take their period 8 final exam.  Also, 8^th graders should wear their 8^th grade t-shirt on Wednesday!

 

Thursday will be the LAST day of school for students.  Please don’t forget that the last day of school (May 29^th) is NOT a two-hour early release, as it has been in the past.  The school day will end at 4:10PM.

 

On Thursday we will celebrate our 8^th graders by having an 8^th grade breakfast and slide show during 2^nd and 3^rd period.  Also, during 6^th period our 8^th graders will return to the cafeteria for the presentation of superlatives, PTSA prize giveaways and gift/goody bags, as well as a speech from the 8^th grade class president.  To end the day, we will have the 8^th grade dance during 7^th and 8^th period in the gym.  The dance theme is “Under the Stars.”  There will be a DJ, a FREE photo booth, and a 360-selfie station.  This will be a very special event and a wonderful send off for our awesome 8^th graders.  On this day, we encourage our 8^th graders to dress their best so we can send them off in style.  Please remember that the school dress code will still be in effect.  If students or parents have questions, they can reach out to the 8^th grade office. 

 

Thank you to our wonderful PTSA and parent volunteers for your hard work with our end of the year events!  Thank you!

 

Attention parents, if your child has any medications stored in the clinic, these must be picked up by a parent by 12 noon on the last day of school (May 29^th).  Any medications not picked up will be destroyed.

 

Additionally, parents, for those students that have failed a core academic course for the school year, they will be required to attend Summer Credit Recovery.  Letters and notifications for these students have already occurred.  These courses start on June 2^nd.  It is essential that students complete credit recovery or they will NOT be promoted to the next grade level.

 

Additionally, as we enter the last three days of the school year, please help us remind students about appropriate school behavior.  I know kids are excited about the summer.  However, school rules and dress code must be followed.  Those that cannot behave will be sent home for final few days.  Also, please know that school discipline, such as out of school suspensions, can be extended into next school year, if needed.  Thus, please help us keep our kiddos on the right track so we can finish on a positive note.

 

Last, I want to thank everyone for a great school year.  It takes teamwork from all involved to make a school year successful.  Thank you to our teachers and staff for all they do to support our students.  Also, thank you to all of our supportive and amazing parents!  Last, thank you students for a great school year!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

 

 

Weekend Update 05-18-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. 

 

First, I want to recognize Mrs. Moss and her Musical Theatre students for their amazing performances yesterday!  Our students are so talented and put on a fantastic show.  Thank you, Mrs. Moss and students!  Bravo!

 

Also, I want to send a SHOUT OUT to Ms. Beamon, our Campus Monitor, who received the Jesse Dorsey Campus Activities Monitor of the Year Award for Pinellas County Schools this past week on Tuesday at the School Board meeting.  Congratulations Ms. Beamon and thank you for all you do for our school!  We love you!

 

This coming week we will finish up our FAST and EOC assessments.  Also, we will be starting our Final Exams.  Students will take Finals in any class that did not have a state assessment.  Attached below is our testing calendar for the month of May and our final exam bell schedule.

 

Monday we will have Algebra EOC testing for Mrs. Pate, Mr. Wallace, and Ms. Workman’s Algebra students. 

 

Tuesday will be a FAST & EOC make-up testing day.

 

Wednesday Mrs. VanPelt’s 8^th graders will take their Science SSA assessment.  Also, Wednesday we will distribute yearbooks to all students who pre-ordered them.  Distribution will occur in the cafeteria before school and during 1^st period.  Additionally, Wednesday evening we will have our Spring Chorus concert at East Lake High School at 7:00PM.  Don’t miss this great event!

 

Thursday we will begin our final exams.  Students will take their exams for periods 2 and 3.  Also, Thursday we will distribute the remainder of the pre-ordered yearbooks to any students who were absent.

 

Friday students will take their periods 4 and 5 exams.  Also, on Friday we will begin selling our remaining yearbooks on a first come, first served basis to those who did not pre-order one.  Yearbooks will be $40 CASH ONLY.  Yearbooks will be on sale in the cafeteria before school and during lunch.

 

Parents, we need your help with a few things as the school year winds down.  Please ensure that students are appropriately dressed for school and are following the district dress code.  Students out of dress code will need to change or be picked up from school.  Also, parents, please be sure that during drop-off and pick-up time car riders are using the car loop behind the school.  The front of the school is not for drop-off and pick-up at the start and end of the school day.  Last, please help us reinforce appropriate school behavior.  Students that cannot follow school rules will need to be picked up from school.  Thank you for your help ensuring the end of the school year is enjoyable for everyone!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

CMS May Testing Calendar 2025.pdf 

Final Exam Bell Schedule 2025.pdf 

 

Weekend Update 05-11-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend.  Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there!

 

First, I want to send a SHOUT OUT to our amazing PTSA who spoiled our staff with a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week!  Thank you so much, PTSA!  We love you!

 

Also, I want to give a SHOUT OUT to our students and teachers for their hard work during our first full week of state testing.  I appreciate our students taking their time and putting forth their best effort.  So far, our results are looking good.  Let’s keep up the good work and finish strong!

 

This coming week will be our final week for ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery.

 

Monday Mr. Zahra’s students will take the Reading FAST assessment.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday Mr. Little and Ms. Spratlin’s students will take the Reading FAST assessment.  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Vehar’s students will take the Reading FAST assessment.  Also, on Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  This will be our FINAL Band Practice Club for the school year.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Additionally, after school we will have our final SAC meeting for the school year at 5:30PM.  Also, we will have our final PTSA meeting for the school year at 6:00PM.  The PTSA meeting will include a special guest speaker from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office who will discuss the dangers of social media.  Free pizza will also be included!  Please use the attached flyer or this link (https://forms.gle/oo2UgduG1Nt8GFRC6) to register for this event.  Don’t miss out!

 

Thursday Mrs. Pate’s Geometry students will take their Geometry EOC.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  This will be our FINAL ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery session for the school year.  Additionally, Thursday evening will be our Spring Band Concert at East Lake High.  Musicians should arrive at 6:20PM and doors will open for guests at 6:30PM.  The show will begin promptly at 7:00PM.  Please arrive on time as the doors will be closed and locked.  Thank you!

 

Friday Mr. Scalia, Mrs. Karren, and Dr. Karren’s students will take the Civics EOC. 

 

On Saturday, May 17^th we will have our Spring Musical - Carwise Cabaret – at Countryside High School.  This Cabaret features a little something for everyone with scenes from 13 the Musical, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Cinderella, and Annie.  Our amazingly talented Musical Theatre students will perform in two shows – 1:00PM and 5:00PM.  Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased using this link (click here).  Don’t miss this amazing event!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the ELHS Summer Baseball Camp, the PSA Summer Sports Camps Flyer and the Community Event – Navigating Adolescence – Unlocking Potential – Parent Forum Flyer.  Also, click this link (click here) for information about several amazing USF summer camps!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your Mother’s Day weekend.

 

 

CMS May Testing Calendar 2025.pdf 

PTSA- The Dangers of Social Media Presentation Flyer.pdf 

Summer Baseball Camp.pdf 

PSA Summer Sports Camps.pdf 

Community Event - Navigating Adolescence - Unlocking Potential - Parent Forum.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 05-04-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, I want to send a SHOUT OUT to Coach Hedrick and our girls flag football team who took first place in the north county division as well as third place in the district championship.  Well done ladies!

Also, this week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.  I want to give a SHOUT OUT to our amazing staff at Carwise Middle.  Thank you all for the tremendous work you do each day! 

 

This week we will continue with our state FAST assessments.  Parents, please help us by reviewing the attached test taking strategies with your child.  It is essential that students take their time and do their best as these assessments determine course placement for next school year.  Also, please ensure that students are well rested and ready to put forth their best effort.  Thank you, families!  I am excited to see the results of everyone’s hard work!  Below I have also attached our May testing calendar. 

 

Monday Ms. Russo and Mrs. Mesker’s students will take their Math FAST assessment.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday Mr. Wallace (pre-algebra), Mrs. Chiques (pre-algebra), and Mr. Repking’s students will take their Math FAST assessment.  Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday Ms. Ramos and Ms. Lang’s students will take their Reading FAST assessment.  Also, on Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday Ms. Julian’s students will take the Reading FAST assessment.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday after school will be our spring Orchestra concert at East Lake High School at 6:30PM.  This will be a combined middle and high school concert.  Don’t miss out!

 

Friday Mr. Georgei and Ms. Himmel’s students will take their SSA Science assessment. 

 

Families, Carwise Middle and the PTSA wants to thank everyone who helped support our Apex fundraiser.  We truly appreciate your support!  Thank you!

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders: the PSA Summer Sports Camps Flyer and the Community Event – Navigating Adolescence – Unlocking Potential – Parent Forum Flyer.  Also, click this link (click here) for information about several amazing USF summer camps!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Test Day Strategies for FAST and EOCs.pdf 

CMS May Testing Calendar 2025.pdf 

PSA Summer Sports Camps.pdf 

Community Event - Navigating Adolescence - Unlocking Potential - Parent Forum.pdf 

 

 

 

Weekend Update 04-27-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, I wanted to send another message regarding the collection of student computers.  PCS is collecting student computers for middle school students.  This will enable schools to set up computer testing labs for our upcoming state tests.  We need computers set up and ready for testing as well as on the secure testing browser for our end of the year tests.  Additionally, middle school students (districtwide) have done the most damage to the computers.  By collecting computers now, we can inventory them, order parts, and hopefully get them ready for next school year.  Middle school students will NOT have access to school computers this summer.  However, we WILL check them out to students again next school year.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Also, after school we will have a girls flag football playoff game against Seminole Middle at Seminole High School at 6:30PM.  Best of luck ladies!

 

Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Also, Tuesday is the last full day for students to get donations for our PTSA Apex Color Blast Fundraiser.  Students just need to raise $30 in order to participate in our Color Blast event on Wednesday.  Additionally, our boys flag football will have their final game Wednesday evening at 5:00PM against Osceola Middle at Clearwater High School.  Best of luck gentlemen!

 

Wednesday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  This will be our final STEM club meeting for the school year.  Please drop off your child for these morning events in front of the school at the main office.  Wednesday, during 8^th period, we will host our Apex Color Blast Fundraiser event.  All cash, check, and/or online donations must be made by 10AM on Wednesday to be eligible for the Color Blast event.  DON’T MISS OUT ON THE AMAZING EVENT!  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will begin our state FAST testing.  Thursday Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Martin’s students will take their Math FAST test.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, there will be an FBLA meeting on Thursday morning at 8:40AM.  This meeting is mandatory for all 6^th and 7^th grade students.

 

Friday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, Friday will be our 8^th grade Gradventure trip.  Have fun 8^th graders!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders: the PCS May Breakfast Menu, PCS May Lunch Menu, and the PSA Summer Sports Camps Flyer.  Also, click this link (click here) for information about several amazing USF summer camps!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

PCS Breakfast K to 12 Menu May 2025.pdf 

PCS Middle Lunch Menu May 2025.pdf 

PSA Summer Sports Camps.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 04-20-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, we want to congratulate our Sharknado Drone Team for their amazing 6^th place overall finish (out of 41 teams) at the Southeast Regional Aerial Drone Championship in Lexington, South Carolina!   We were also the only Florida team to advance to the qualifiers!  We are so proud!  Congrats team and Mr. O’Shea! 

 

Monday there is no school for students as this is a teacher workday.

 

Tuesday we will be kicking off our PTSA Apex Color Blast Fundraiser.  Students will receive information about this fun fundraiser.  Proceeds will support our amazing PTSA.  This is the PTSA’s only fundraiser this school year.  Please help us support our PTSA!  Thank you!  After school Tuesday we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Wednesday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school our girls flag football team will have their first playoff game.  More details to follow as I receive them.  Best of luck ladies!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, after school our boys flag football team will have their first playoff game.  More details to follow as I receive them.  Best of luck gentlemen!

 

Friday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, Friday students will receive progress reports for the 4^th quarter.  Yes, we are already halfway through the 4^th quarter.  Please review these with your child.  Students must have a passing end of the year grade for all core classes in order to be promoted to the next grade level.  If they do not pass all core classes, they will need to attend summer credit recovery.

 

Last, families, this is another reminder that the end of the year state testing window opens on May 1^st and will continue through the end of the month.  Depending on a student’s grade level they will take multiple state tests including math, reading, science, and civics.  Below I have attached a testing calendar for the month of May.  It is essential that students are well rested and that they utilize the testing strategies they have learned.  Please review the attached list of test strategies with your child to help us ensure success for our students.  Thank you!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

CMS May Testing Calendar 2025.pdf 

Test Day Strategies for FAST and EOCs.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 04-13-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, we want to wish our Sharknado Drone Team the best of luck as they are competing in Lexington, South Carolina this weekend for the Southeast Regional Aerial Drone Championship!  Best of luck team!  Also, I want to thank Ms. Himmel and our NJHS students for sponsoring the HEAT Walkathon that occurred yesterday.  Thank you, students, staff, and families who were there to support this great cause!

 

Monday we will NOT have the STEM club before school.  However, after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Also, after school we will have flag football games at East Lake High (this is a change of venue from our original schedule).  Girls will play at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Tickets are $3 and can be purchased online through GoFan (see the attached flyer below).  Best of luck teams! 

 

Tuesday our Spanish 1 & 2 students will be taking their written Spanish final exam.  Please ensure they study the materials posted in Canvas by Sra. Olson.  Also, after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM and flag football practice until 5:30PM.

 

Wednesday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Wednesday our Spanish 1 & 2 students will take their verbal/speaking Spanish final exam.  Again, please ensure they study the materials posted in Canvas by Sra. Olson.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school we will have flag football games at Countryside High.  Girls will play at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Tickets are $3 and can be purchased online through GoFan.  Best of luck teams! 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, after school we will have flag football practice until 5:30PM.

 

Friday there will be no school.

 

Additionally, there will be no school for students on Monday, April 21^st as this is a teacher workday. 

 

Also, in case you missed it, Carwise Middle is excited to announce that we are finally on social media!  While I was extremely reluctant to start a social media account, our student government and leadership summit students encouraged me to do so to promote the wonderful things occurring at Carwise Middle.  Additionally, we decided to kick off our social media this past week as part of our Digital Responsibility Week so we could help model the appropriate use of social media.  If you are on social media, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

             

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575117323522

 

              Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/carwisemiddlesharks/

 

Last, families, please know that the end of the year state testing window opens on May 1^st and will continue through the end of the month.  Depending on a student’s grade level they will take multiple state tests including math, reading, science, and civics.  It is essential that students are well rested and that they utilize the testing strategies they have learned.  Please review the attached list of test strategies with your child to help us ensure success for our students.  Thank you!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

 

HEAT Walkathon Flyer - updated.pdf 

Go Fan Flyer - CMS v PHMS 4.14.25.pdf 

Test Day Strategies for FAST and EOCs.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 04-06-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

Unfortunately, we will need to cancel the EPCOT field trip.  We didn’t have enough interest to fill a bus for this trip.  Over the next few weeks, we will begin issuing refund checks for those who paid.  We apologize. 

 

On a positive note, congratulations to our Model UN team who took home the Secretary Generals award for Best Overall Middle School at the Model UN competition this past Friday.  Congrats Mr. Scalia and team!

 

This coming week we will have our final Spirit Week to reinforce the importance of Digital Responsibility.  This week will include lessons on Digital Responsibility as well as dress up spirit days.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.

 

Monday’s Spirit Week theme is “Show some class.  Be kind online.”  Students should wear class colors – 6^th grade/Teal, 7^th Grade/Gray, 8^th Grade/Black.  Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Tuesday’s Spirit Week theme is “Anyone can pretend to be someone else online.  Be careful!”  Students should dress like teachers and teachers will dress like students.  Tuesday we will have a Business Education field trip to the Florida Aquarium.  Also, Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  After school we will have flag football games at Clearwater High.  Girls will play at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Tickets are $3 and can be purchased online through GoFan (https://gofan.co/event/3498018?schoolId=FL12402).  Best of luck teams! 

 

Wednesday’s Spirit Week theme is “Be a real friend – in person and online.”  Students should dress like twins or an iconic duo.  Wednesday before school we will have volleyball intramurals in the gym at 8:00AM.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym.  Also, before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  

 

Thursday’s Spirit Week theme is “All generations need to learn to be safe online.”  Students should dress in generations – 6^th Grade/Toddlers, 7^th Grade/Parents, 8^th Grade/Grandparents.  Thursday we will have another Business Education field trip to the Florida Aquarium.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM as well as an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM. 

 

Friday’s Sprit Week theme is “Don’t sleep on digital responsibility.”  Students should wear pajamas.  Friday before school we will have volleyball intramurals at 8:00AM in the gym.  Please drop off players behind the school by the gym. 

 

Saturday our NJHS is sponsoring a Walkathon to benefit HEAT to support students without housing in Pinellas County Schools.  Please see flyer to make your donation directly to HEAT.  Also, please join us Saturday, April 12th for the Walkathon from 10:00AM until noon.  Thank you!

 

Last, the PTSA has extended the deadline for 8^th graders to submit their design for the 8^th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest.  TODAY is the last day to submit your design.  Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Digital Responsibility Spirit Week Flyer - April 7-11.pdf 

HEAT Walkathon Flyer.pdf 

8th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest Flyer.pdf 

Breakfast K to 12 Menu April 2025.pdf 

Middle Lunch Menu April 2025.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 03-30-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

This week students will take the state BEST Writing Test.  Please be sure your child is well rested and has a charged computer as well as their computer charger.  Thank you!

 

Monday Ms. Lang and Ms. Ramos’ students will take the state writing test.  Also, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, after school we will have flag football games at Tarpon High.  Girls will play at 4:45PM and boys will start around 5:45PM.  Tickets are $3 and can be purchased using this link (https://gofan.co/event/3486269?schoolId=FL12418).  Best of luck teams!  Monday is also the final day for 8^th graders to submit their t-shirt design for the PTSA 8^th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest.  Please see the attached flyer below for more details.

 

Tuesday Mr. Little and Ms. Spratlin’s students will take the state writing test.  Also, Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM and flag football practice until 5:30PM.

 

Wednesday Ms. Julian and Mr. Zahra’s students will take the state writing test.  Also, Wednesday Mrs. Alahouzos’ students will be attending the Museum of Fine Arts field trip.  Wednesday we will be starting volleyball intramurals at 8:00AM with Coach Adams in the gym.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, we will have flag football practice after school until 5:30PM. 

 

Thursday Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Vehar’s students will take the state writing test.  Also, Thursday Mr. Hills’ students will be attending the Museum of Fine Arts field trip.  Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Thursday is the final day for students to sign up for the EPCOT field trip.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.  Additionally, after school we will have flag football games at Dunedin High.  Girls will play at 4:45PM and boys will start around 5:45PM.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a ticket link yet.  Best of luck teams!

 

Friday before school we will have volleyball intramurals at 8:00AM in the gym.  Also, Friday we will conduct make-up testing for students who were absent for their writing test.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where Sharks are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

8th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest Flyer.pdf 

Volleyball Intramurals Flyer.pdf 

EPCOT Field Trip Flyer - NEW DATE 05-10-25.pdf

 

Weekend Update 03-23-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and that you are having a nice weekend.

 

First, congratulations to our Carwise Ladies Chorus and our Concert Choir who recently completed their Choral Performance Assessment.  We are proud to announce that both choirs received the highest rating of Superior from all 4 judges!  We were the ONLY middle school in Pinellas County to receive all Superiors!!  Fantastic job students and Mrs. Moss!  Bravo!!

Also, this week we will be hosting exchange students and teachers from Japan.  We are very excited to share the wonderful things happening at Carwise Middle School.  Thank you to all the families who are helping host our visitors and thank you Mr. Wallace for coordinating this visit.

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, Monday we will begin collecting money for the EPCOT field trip.  See the attached flyer for more details.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM and flag football practice until 5:30PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM and flag football practice until 5:30PM.

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, we will have flag football practice after school until 5:30PM.  Additionally, Wednesday is the deadline to submit your 8^th Grade Yearbook Dedications.  Eighth grade families can purchase a special section in the yearbook featuring your 8^th grader, complete with pictures and messages of well wishes.  Dedication options are 1/8 of a page for $25 or 1/4 of a page for $35.  Sample dedications are attached below.  These dedications are for 8^th graders ONLY and must be submitted by March 26, 2025.  Click this link (8th Grade Dedication Link) and use school order number 394, if prompted. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110 with Coach Hedrick.  Additionally, we will have flag football practice after school until 5:30PM.

 

Friday many of our FBLA students will be headed to Orlando to complete in the FBLA state competition.  Best of luck students!

 

Saturday, March 29^th is the deadline to order your yearbook.  Yearbooks are on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and use school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the 8^th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest Flyer, the East Lake High Cheer Information Meeting Flyer, and the Canes Summer Basketball Camp Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where Sharks are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

 

EPCOT Flyer.pdf 

SAMPLE 8th Grade Dedications.pdf 

8th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest Flyer.pdf 

East Lake High Cheer Information Meeting Flyer - March 25th.pdf 

Canes Summer Basketball Camp Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Spring Break Update 03-16-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Spring Break Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, I wanted to share the Spring Break Challenge Flyer.  When your kiddo says they are bored, there are plenty educational opportunities to keep them active, engaged, and learning.  Rewards will be given to our top performers for each content area.  Please check out the Spring Break Challenge flyer attached below.

 

Also, families, don’t forget to order your yearbook.  The deadline is quickly approaching!  Yearbooks are on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and use school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Speaking of yearbooks, 8^th grade families, don’t forget to submit your 8^th Grade Yearbook Dedications.  Eighth grade families can purchase a special section in the yearbook featuring your 8^th grader, complete with pictures and messages of well wishes.  Dedication options are 1/8 of a page for $25 or 1/4 of a page for $35.  Sample dedications are attached below.  These dedications are for 8^th graders ONLY and must be submitted by March 26, 2025.  Click this link (8th Grade Dedication Link) and use school order number 394, if prompted. 

 

Additionally, 8^th graders, our PTSA is sponsoring an 8^th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest.  Eighth graders will vote to decide this year’s winning design.  Prizes for the top 5 designs.  Entry forms are in the front office and 8^th grade office.  Entry forms can be turned into the front office, via email to ptsacarwise@gmail.com, or online using this link https://forms.gle/shRZg3vDgiP1zoJp6. Check out the flyer below for more details.

 

Families, please help us support Mr. O’Shea, one of our 6^th grade science teachers, in his quest to be voted as America’s Favorite Teacher.  Click below to vote!  Thank you! https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/ryan-oshea

 

Also, families, don’t forget that the EPCOT trip sign-ups will start on March 24^th.  Please see the attached flyer below for more details.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PCS 2025 Summer Camps Flyer, Canes Summer Basketball Camp, and the BayCare Summer Youth Programs Flyer & Applications.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break.

 

Middle School Spring Break Challenge 2025.pdf 

SAMPLE 8th Grade Dedications.pdf 

8th Grade T-Shirt Design Contest Flyer.pdf 

EPCOT Flyer.pdf 

PCS 2025 Summer Camps Flyer.pdf 

Canes Summer Basketball Camp.pdf 

BayCare Summer Youth Programs Flyer.pdf 

BayCare Jr. 2025 Application Packet-editable.pdf 

BayCare HPP 2025 Application Packet-editable.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 03-09-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, congratulations to our Science Olympiad Team who last weekend qualified for the state finals!  Also, congrats to our boys track team who finished 1^st at the district finals this week.  Additionally, congrats to our Mighty Mu Matheletes that competed yesterday.  Great job Anthony and Edison for great finishes in the individual competition.  Also, wonderful job Edison, Anthony, and Liza for their 3^rd place team finish!

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Also, Monday after school we will have day one (of three) of our boys and girls flag football tryouts until 5:30PM.  Students should attend all three days, if possible.  Students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office or turned in directly to Coach Hedrick.  Thank you!

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesday after school we will have day two (of three) of our boys and girls flag football tryouts until 5:30PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Additionally, our Civics students will take their Spring Mock EOC.  This will give teachers a last snapshot of data to help us focus for the remainder of the year.  After school Wednesday the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, Wednesday after school we will have day three (of three) of our boys and girls flag football tryouts until 5:30PM. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110.  Thursday afternoon will be the Middle School Track & Field Individual Championships for those students that qualified.  Field events start at 3:30PM and running events start at 5:00PM at Clearwater High.  Attached below is more information and the QR code to purchase tickets.  Best of luck to our athletes!

 

Friday is the final day of the 3^rd quarter.  Please ensure your child has all assignments submitted by Friday.  Also, Friday we will have our Pre AP art field trip to the Dali Museum.  Enjoy!

 

Attention 8^th graders who are signed up for Gradventure.  The Gradventure behavior window is open.  This means that students who receive a disciplinary referral resulting in an in-school, out-of-school, and/or bus suspension will be removed from the trip.  Please help us ensure our students are displaying appropriate school behavior.  Thank you!

 

Attention families, yearbooks are NOW on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper in the Front Office or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and use school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PCS STEAM Bus Wrap Art Contest Flyer (submission due today) and the PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

PCAC Middle School Track Championships - March 13th.pdf 

PCS STEAM Bus Wrap Art Contest Flyer.pdf 

PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Programs Flyer.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 03-02-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend.

 

This coming week we will be celebrating Say Something Week.  This program helps teach middle and high school students how to identify warning signs, intervene, and get help for individuals before they hurt themselves or others.  This week will include lessons as well as Spirit Week dress up days (flyer attached below).  While we encourage students to dress up, they must still remain in dress code.  We look forward to a great Say Something Week!

 

Monday’s Say Something theme is Peaceful Vibes so wear your Hawaiian clothes.  Also, Monday our Algebra and Geometry students will take their Cycle 3 Mock EOC assessment.  This will help teachers focus on what content needs remediation prior to the end of the year EOC.  Additionally, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday’s Say Something theme is Mardi Gras so wear Green, Gold, and Purple.  We will also have a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors competition!  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesday after school we have day one of our district track meet at Palm Harbor High School.  Unfortunately, we don’t have a ticket QR code yet for this event.  Also, after school we will have Flag Football Intramural Skills & Drills until 5:30PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Wednesday’s Say Something theme is Celebrate Diversity on World Inclusion Day so wear as many colors as you can.  Also, Wednesday our SAT TIP students will be taking the SAT.  Best of luck!  We will also have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM and the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday’s Say Something theme is Back in Time Day so dress like a historical figure or dress like a decade (70s, 80s, or 90s).  Also, Thursday our 8^th grade students will take the Cycle 3 Mock SSA assessment.  Additionally, we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, after school we will have day two of our district track meet at Palm Harbor High School (no ticket QR code yet, sorry).

 

Friday’s Say Something theme is Sharks Say Something When They See Something so wear you Carwise Shark Gear or Carwise Colors (black & teal). 

 

Attention 8^th grade families, attached below are flyers for several of our feeder high school’s 9^th grade registration events.  Please reach out to your high school if you don’t see one for your school.

 

Attention students interested in trying out for our boys and girls Flag Football teams.  Tryouts will be held March 10^th through 13^th until 5:30PM each day.  Students should attend all days, if possible.  Students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office or turned in directly to Coach Hedrick.  Thank you!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PCS STEAM Bus Wrap Art Contest Flyer, Breakfast Menu, Lunch Menu, and the PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

 

Say Something Spirit Week Flyer March 3-7.pdf 

East Lake High Incoming 9th Grade Curriculum Fair Flyer.pdf 

Palm Harbor University High Incoming 9th Grade Registration Night Flyer.pdf 

Countryside High Incoming 9th Grade Information Night Flyer 2025.pdf 

Tarpon High Incoming 9th Grade Registration Night Flyer 2025.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

PCS STEAM Bus Wrap Art Contest Flyer.pdf 

Breakfast K to 12 Menu March 2025.pdf 

Middle Lunch Menu March 2025.pdf 

PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Programs Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 02-23-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having an enjoyable weekend.

 

Monday will be our final day of our NJHS Pasta and Sauce food drive to benefit FEAST Food Pantry in Palm Harbor.  Please help support those in need by dropping off pasta and sauce on Monday (flyer attached).  Also, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday, we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesdays after school we are offering Flag Football Intramural Skills & Drills until 5:30PM.  Students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office or turned in directly to Coach Hedrick.  Thank you!

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM.  However, we will NOT have after school Band Practice Club due to our 5^th Grade EXPO night.  Band Practice Club will resume the following week.  Wednesday evening our PTSA will be sponsoring a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Oldsmar from 5 to 7PM.  Please mention Carwise Middle and a portion of your purchase will support our school.  Also, bring $1 to spin the wheel to win a Chick-fil-A item or other prizes!  Thank you for your support!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110.  After school we will have a track meet at East Lake High School.  Attached below is the QR code to purchase tickets.  Best of luck athletes!

 

Attention families, yearbooks are NOW on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Hoisington, in the Front Office, by heading over to the CMS website, or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and use school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Also, families, a few reminders.  For car riders, please use the car loop behind the school during drop off and pick-up times.  The front of the school is for visitor parking and busses.  Additionally, please be sure students are not dropped off any earlier than 9:10AM and are picked up no later than 4:40PM.  The school only provides supervision 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after the school day.  Please help us ensure our students are safe.  Thank you!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PHUHS 2025-26 Cheer Tryout Parent Info Meeting Flyer and the PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

NJHS Pasta and Sauce Food Drive!.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

PTSA Spirit Night - Chick-fil-A Oldsmar - Feb. 26 - 5-7PM.pdf 

Track Meet QR Code 02-27-25.pdf 

2025-26 PHUHS Cheer Tryout Parent Info Meeting Flyer.pdf 

PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Programs Flyer.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 02-16-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

Monday (tomorrow) is a regular school day for students and staff as this is a designated hurricane make-up day.  Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, we will have our 7^th grade SAT TIPS test prep tutorials for math at 8:20AM in the media center.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday, we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM, the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM, and the SAT TIPS test prep tutorial for Language Arts will meet in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Thursday we will also have two field trips.  These will be our Mock Trial Field Trip and our SPIFF’s Field Trip.  After school we will have a track meet at Palm Harbor University High School.  This year there is a $3 entry fee to attend track meets, just like other PCS sporting events.  Attached below is the QR code to purchase tickets.  All money collected helps fund PCS athletics programs.  Best of luck athletes!

 

Friday will be our Choral Music Performance Assessment field trip.  Best of luck to our singers!

 

Saturday will be the Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition.  Best of luck to our teams!

 

Attention families, this is a reminder that parents and school visitors must have a valid state issued ID to enter campus and/or pick-up your child early from school.  Please ensure you have your ID when coming to the school.  Thank you!  Also, please don’t forget that if you are picking up your child early from the school, this must be done by 3:45PM.  This will allow for enough time to ensure we can get your child from class as well as ensure you avoid the bus and car loop traffic.  Thank you!

 

Also, families, the National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a pasta and sauce food drive to benefit FEAST Food Pantry in Palm Harbor.  Donations can be dropped off before school at the front and rear entrances of the school.  Please help support those in need in our community.  Donations will be collected through February 24^th.  See the attached flyer for more details.

 

Additionally, yearbooks are NOW on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Hoisington, in the Front Office, by heading over to the CMS website, or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and using school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PHUHS 2025-26 Cheer Tryout Parent Info Meeting Flyer, 2024-25 Stakeholder Survey Flyer, and PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Track Meet QR Code for 02-20-25.pdf 

NJHS Pasta and Sauce Food Drive!.pdf 

2025-26 PHUHS Cheer Tryout Parent Info Meeting Flyer.pdf 

2024-25 Stakeholder Survey with QR - Flyer.pdf 

PSA Spring Soccer & Flag Football Programs Flyer.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 02-09-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, I want to congratulate the following science fair students who will be moving on to the state competition.  Congrats to Olvia, Sydney, Olivia, and Inara!  Job well done.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, we will have our 7^th grade SAT TIPS test prep tutorials for math at 8:20AM in the media center.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday will be the last day to purchase a ticket during lunch for the PTSA Valentine Dance (the dance will occur on Thursday).  The cost is $5 and includes admission, a slice of pizza, chips, drink and a photo booth picture.  Tickets can also be purchased online at https://carwise.givebacks.com/store/items/1161803.  After school on Tuesday, we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and NJHS will have a chapter meeting at 8:45AM in the cafeteria.  NJHS members who signed up for the Valentine project will remain in the cafeteria after the meeting for this activity during Enrichment.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM, the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM, and the SAT TIPS test prep tutorial for Language Arts will meet in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Additionally, after school we will have our monthly SAC meeting at 5:30PM.  All are welcome to join!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also Thursday morning, NJHS members who signed up to make Valentine Gifts will meet at 8:30AM in Ms. Himmel’s room.  After school we will have a track meet at Palm Harbor University High School.  This year there is a $3 entry fee to attend track meets, just like other PCS sporting events.  Attached below is the QR code to purchase tickets.  All money collected helps fund PCS athletics programs.  Additionally, Thursday after school we will have our PTSA Valentine Dance.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  The dance will end at 5:30PM.  Please pick up your child promptly in the car circle behind the school.  Thank you!

 

Attention families, the National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a pasta and sauce food drive to benefit FEAST Food Pantry in Palm Harbor.  Donations can be dropped off before school at the front and rear entrances of the school.  Please help support those in need in our community.  Donations will be collected through February 24^th.  See the attached flyer for more details.

 

Also, families, yearbooks are NOW on pre-sale for just $35!  You can order yours by bringing $35 cash or check to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Hoisington, in the Front Office, by heading over to the CMS website, or by simply clicking this link (https://yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks) and using school order number 394.  The deadline to order your yearbook is March 29^th.  Don't miss out!

 

Attention 8^th grade families, we have started a waiting list for our Gradventure trip.  Once we have 50 students on the waiting list, we will resume signups.  This ensures that we can pay for the additional bus.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  2024-25 Stakeholder Survey Flyer, February Breakfast & Lunch Menus.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

 

Track Meet QR Code for 02-13-25.pdf 

NJHS Pasta and Sauce Food Drive!.pdf 

2024-25 Stakeholder Survey with QR - Flyer.pdf 

Breakfast K - 12 Menu February.pdf 

Lunch Menu Middle School February.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 02-02-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend.

 

First, I want to congratulate our students who competed yesterday in the District Science Fair at Countryside High School.  Thank you for representing Carwise so well!

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, we will have our 7^th grade SAT TIPS test prep tutorials for math at 8:20AM in the media center (all dates attached below).  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday kicks off the PCS Stakeholder Survey.  Parents, students, and staff are invited to share their thoughts.  Attache below is a flyer with QR code to take part.  Your opinion matters.  Thank you!

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM, the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM, and the SAT TIPS test prep tutorial for Language Arts will meet in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday will be our Kenedy Space Center field trip.

 

Friday will be our Business Ed Field Trip.  Also, Friday, students will receive their Quarter 3 Progress Reports.  Please be on the lookout for these so you can check your child’s midpoint progress for Quarter 3.

 

Also, this coming week Valentine Carnations will be on sale.  Students can purchase these flowers and have them sent to a special someone at school or bring them home for someone special.  Flowers can be ordered for $1 during lunches and will be delivered to students on February 13^th during 7^th period.  See the flyer below for more details. 

 

Additionally, this week starting on Tuesday, tickets for the PTSA Valentine Dance will be on sale during lunches.  The dance will be $5 and includes pizza, chips, drink, and a photo from a professional photo booth.  The dance will take place on Thursday, February 13^th after school until 5:30PM.  Please see the flyer below for details.

 

Attention 8^th grade families, Gradventure sign-ups are still underway.  Don’t miss out on this fun end of the year 8^th grade trip.  We only have seven spots left.  Once all spots are filled, we will begin a waiting list.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

2025 SAT Tutorial Sessions Flyer.pdf 

24-25 Stakeholder Survey with QR - Flyer.pdf 

Valentine Carnation Sales.pdf 

PTSA Valentine Dance Flyer - Feb. 13th.pdf 

 

 

 

Weekend Update 01-26-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

First, I want to congratulate our FBLA students.  This past week our FBLA students brought home four 3^rd place finishes, three 2^nd place finishes, and eight 1^st place finishes at the district FBLA awards ceremony!  Congrats, job well done, and best of luck at the state competition!

 

Also, congratulations to our Guys Read team who finished in 2^nd place on Friday at the district competition!  Great job guys!

 

Additionally, another congratulations to our co-ed ball hockey team who took home 1^st place yesterday at the district competition.  Fantastic job!

 

As for next week, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, we will have our 7^th grade SAT TIPS test prep tutorials for math at 8:20AM in the media center.  Additionally, Monday during 1^st period, teachers will be covering a lesson on suicide prevention awareness.  Please talk to your child about the importance of this lesson.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the SAT TIPS test prep tutorial for Language Arts will meet at 8:20AM in the media center.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM and the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM. 

 

Attention 8^th grade families, Gradventure sign-ups are still underway.  Don’t miss out on this fun end of the year 8^th grade trip.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  PTSA 8^th Grade End of the Year Events Flyer – Volunteers/Donations Needed, PCS Student File Transfer Methods, and Oldsmar Hurricane Support Services Flyer with Needs Survey.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

PTSA 8th Grade End of the Year Events - Volunteers and Donations Needed Flyer.pdf 

PCS Student File Transfer Methods.pdf 

Oldsmar Hurricane Support Services Alliance Resources with Needs Survey QR Code.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 01-19-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

Monday there will be no school in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

 

Tuesday we will have our Civics Mock EOC end of the year test for Mr. Scalia’s students.  Also, Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Wednesday we will have our Civics Mock EOC end of the year test for Mrs. Karren’s and Dr. Karren’s students.  Additionally, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Wednesday will also be our FBLA Tree Hoppers field trip.  After school Wednesday we will have the Carwise Mighty Mu Math Team meet in room 6-108 until 5:10PM and the Band Practice Club will meet in the band room until 5:15PM.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM. 

 

Attention 6^th and 7^th grade families, this past week students were given course selection forms for next school year.  Please be sure to review these with your child as well as sign them.  Students should return these to their social studies teacher as these will be reviewed during class with our school counselors.

 

Attention 8^th grade families, Gradventure sign ups are still underway.  Don’t miss out on this fun end of the year 8^th grade trip.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Also, families, starting February 1^st, student laptop computers will no longer be able to utilize USB storage devices (thumb drive, flash drive, etc.).  This measure is being taken by PCS to prevent unauthorized software and/or viruses from being introduced to our computer systems.  Attached below is a document outlining other options for students to save and/or transfer school files.

 

Last, please help support our PTSA 8^th Grade End of the Year events.  The PTSA is looking for volunteers and donations.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.  Thank you!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

PCS File Transfer Methods.pdf 

PTSA 8th Grade End of the Year Events - Volunteers and Donations Needed Flyer.pdf

 

Weekend Update 01-12-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

 

Attention 8^th grade families, don’t forget that Gradventure sign-ups start this week.  All information regarding this trip was previously sent home with students as well as in an email to families.  Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Also, after school we will have home basketball games against Palm Harbor.  The girls will start at 4:45PM and the boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck teams!

 

Tuesday our 8^th graders will take a Science Mock SSA end of the year exam.  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, after school is day one of our track & field tryouts until 5:40PM.  Please pick up students behind the school after tryouts.

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Additionally, the NJHS will meet at 8:50AM in the cafeteria.  Please ensure you have your dues if you have not yet paid.  After school Wednesday we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school we will have home basketball games against Safety Harbor.  The girls will start at 4:45PM and the boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck teams!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday our Geometry and Algebra students will take the mock EOC end of the year exam.  Additionally, after school is day two of our track & field tryouts until 5:40PM.  Please pick up students behind the school after tryouts.

 

A reminder families, to try out for any school sport, students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.  Thank you!

 

As stated in my message last week, for car riders, please remember when dropping off and picking up car riders that our car loop is located behind the school.  During drop off and pick up times, the front of the school is for visitor parking and for school busses only.  Please be sure to use the car loop behind the school.  Also, please avoid dropping students off in the street in front of the school or in nearby neighborhoods as this is a traffic hazard and dangerous for your child.  The safety of our students and your child is more important than saving a few minutes in the car circle.  I will have patrol deputies helping reinforce this procedure.  Thank you for your support.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  8^th Grade Panoramic Picture Ordering Instructions and School Breakfast & Lunch Menus.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

Track Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

8th Grade Panoramic Picture Ordering Instructions.pdf 

Breakfast K to 12 Menu January 2025.pdf 

Middle School Lunch Menu January 2025.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 01-05-25

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful winter break.

 

This coming week will be the start of the 2^nd semester.  With that being said, it is extremely important that students pass all of their core academic classes as this is a requirement to be promoted to the next grade level.  If your child is struggling, please reach out to your grade level office to setup a parent/teacher conference.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Additionally, on Wednesday, our 8^th grade students will have their 8^th Grade Panoramic Picture taken in the gym during 1^st period.  Order forms were sent home Friday before break.  The order form is also attached below.  Also, Wednesday is our School Science Fair.  Best of luck to our students who are competing!  After school Wednesday we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school we will have tryouts for the PCS Co-Ed Ball Hockey Tournament.  Tryouts will be in the gym until 5:45PM.  Please see the attached flyer below for more information.  To try out for all school sports, students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.  Additionally, we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM and a PTSA general meeting at 6:00PM.  The PTSA will be forming an 8^th grade planning committee to help with end of the year events.  Please attend if you are interested.  Thank you!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Also, Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110.  Don’t be late!

 

Friday we will have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization joining our PE classes to put on a flag football clinic.  Have fun!

 

Next week we will have track and field tryouts on January 14^th and 16^th after school until 5:40PM.  Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

 

Attention car rider families. Please remember when dropping off and picking up car riders that our car loop is located behind the school.  During drop off and pick up times, the front of the school is for visitor parking and for school busses only.  Please be sure to use the car loop behind the school.  Also, please avoid dropping students off in the street in front of the school or in nearby neighborhoods as this is a traffic hazard and dangerous for your child.  The safety of our students and your child is more important than saving a few minutes in the car circle.  Thank you for your support.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

8th Grade Panoramic Picture Ordering Instructions.pdf 

Ball Hockey Tournament Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Track Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

 

 

Winter Break Update 12-21-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a Winter Break Update.  I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying some time off with family and friends.

 

First, I wanted to share the Winter Break BINGO Challenge Flyer.  So, when your kiddo says they are bored, there are plenty educational opportunities to keep them active, engaged, and learning.  Rewards will be given to our top performers for each content area.  Please check out the attached flyer below.

 

Also, for the second year in a row Pinellas County Schools will sponsor a Co-Ed Ball Hockey Tournament!  Tryouts will be held on January 8^th after school until 5:45PM.  Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

 

Additionally, our track and field team tryouts will be coming after winter break as well.  Tryouts will be on January 14^th and 16^th after school until 5:40PM.  Please see the attached flyer below for more information.

 

To try out for all school sports, students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Winter Break and Holiday Season.  Take care!

 

Winter Break BINGO Challenge.pdf 

Ball Hockey Tournament Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Track Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

 

Weekend Update 12-15-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

 

This coming week we will have a Holiday Spirit Week.  We always enjoy seeing school spirit and student engagement.  This is what makes Carwise an amazing and fun school!  We just ask that you help us ensure students are within dress code, with the exception of holiday hats on two specified days this week (please see the flyer attached below).  Thank you!

 

Monday’s Holiday Spirit Week theme is Holiday Socks & Holiday Hats Day.  Also, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Also, Monday after school we will have an away girls and boys basketball game vs Tarpon Middle.  Boys will start at 4:45PM and girls will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck! 

 

Tuesday’s Holiday Spirit Week theme is Holiday Colors Day (wear red, green, gold, blue, white, or silver).  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesday evening will be our Winter Band & Orchestra Concert at East Lake High School.  Performers arrive at 6PM, doors open at 6:30PM, concert beings at 7PM, and the doors for those attending will close/lock at 7:15PM.  Don’t be late and don’t miss out!

 

Wednesday’s Holiday Spirit Week theme is Favorite Holiday Character T-Shirt Day.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  Also, Wednesday during the school day, our FBLA students will be taking their FBLA District Assessment/Competition.  After school Wednesday we will have our Scripts School Spelling Bee Competition for those in the Spelling Bee club.  Best of luck!  Also, Band Practice Club will meet until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday’s Holiday Spirit Week theme is Ugly Holiday Sweater Day.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM. 

 

Friday’s Holiday Spirit Week theme is Holiday Pajamas/Flannels and Santa Hat Day.  Also, Friday will be our Student/Staff Volleyball game during 7^th and 8^th period (see attached flyer).  Tickets will be available starting Monday during lunch for a $2 donation supporting our athletics program and the Shark Bite Store.  To be eligible for a ticket, student cannot have any disciplinary/bus referrals during Quarter 2 (Oct. 21-Dec. 20) or have any current D’s or F’s for Quarter 2.

 

Also, don’t forget that our FBLA students are still collecting new socks in their “Sock Up for Santa” drive.  We will be collecting new socks until Dec. 20^th that will be donated to Clothes for Kids who supports kids in Pinellas County.  Thank you!

 

Looking ahead, we will have Co-Ed Ball Hockey Tournament tryouts on January 8^th.  Please see the attached flyer below.  To tryout, students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the 8^th Grade Panoramic Ordering Instructions, and the PSA Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Holiday Spirit Week Flyer.pdf 

Student vs Staff Volleyball Game Flyer.pdf 

Ball Hockey Tournament Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

8th Grade Panoramic Picture Ordering Instructions.pdf 

PSA Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.pdf 

 

Weekend Update 12-08-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

This coming week, we will continue round two of our state FAST testing.  Attached below is our testing calendar for the month of December, as well as test taking strategy reminders for our students.  Please ensure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger for testing.  Thank you!

 

Monday Mr. Little’s and Ms. Spratlin’s students will take their state reading FAST test.  Also, Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Also, Monday after school we will have an away girls and boys basketball game vs Dunedin Middle.  Girls will start at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck!  Also, Monday evening will be our Winter Chorus Concert at Palm Harbor University High School.  Performers arrive at 5PM, doors open at 6:30PM, concert beings at 7PM, and the gates for those attending will close at 7:15PM.  Don’t be late and don’t miss out!

 

Tuesday Ms. Julian’s and Mr. Zahra’s students will take their state reading FAST test.  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have make-up FAST testing.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  After school Wednesday we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM.  Additionally, at 6:00PM the PTSA will be hosting a Family Movie Night!  We encourage families to come out and watch the movie Elf and share in the holiday spirit.  Tickets are just $2 and includes popcorn and hot cocoa.  Use this link to purchase tickets.  Please see the flyer attached below for more details.

 

Thursday Mrs. Larson’s and Mrs. Vehar’s students will take their state reading FAST test.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110.  Please be sure you are on time!

 

Friday Ms. Lang’s and Ms. Ramos’ students will take their state reading FAST test.

 

Also, families, we are collecting candy for small holiday gift boxes for our veterans at the VetCenter and local nursing homes.  If you want to contribute, please drop off any candy donations to the front office by Wednesday, Dec. 11^th.  Thank you!  Additionally, our FBLA students are collecting new socks in their Sock Up for Santa drive.  We will be collecting new socks until Dec. 21^st that will be donated to Clothes for Kids who supports kids in Pinellas County.  Thank you!

 

Looking ahead, we will have a Staff/Student volleyball game on December 20^th.  See the flyer below for more details.  Additionally, we will have our 8^th Grade Panoramic Picture Day on January 8^th.  The ordering instructions are linked below.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer, and the PSA Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

CMS December FAST Testing Calendar 2024.pdf 

Test Day Strategies for FAST and EOCs.pdf 

PTSA Family Movie Night - Dec. 11th.pdf 

Student vs Staff Volleyball Game Flyer.pdf 

8th Grade Panoramic Picture Ordering Instructions.pdf 

Extended TSIC Student Application Flyer 24-25.pdf 

PSA Soccer & Flag Football Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Orchestra Concert Date Change

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a quick update regarding our Winter Orchestra Concert.

 

The date for the Orchestra concert has changed and will now be on Tuesday, December 17^th at 6:00PM at East Lake High School.  This will be a joint Band and Orchestra concert.

 

We hope to see you there.

 

 

Weekend Update 12-01-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well as some time off with family and friends.

 

When we return to school this week, we will begin round two of our state FAST testing.  Attached below is our testing calendar for the month of December, as well as test taking strategy reminders for our students.  Please ensure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger for testing.  Thank you!

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Also, Monday after school we will have home girls and boys basketball games vs Safety Harbor Middle.  Boys will start at 4:45PM and girls will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck!

 

Tuesday Mrs. Hart’s and Mrs. Martin’s students will take their state math FAST test.  Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM.  Also, after school we will host a FREE home 5v5 indoor soccer match vs Palm Harbor at 4:45PM in the gym.  Players please don’t forget to wear a gray shirt, shin guards, and sneakers (no black soles).  Winners from each area will move on to the district finals on Saturday, Dec. 7^th at Clearwater High.  Best of luck players! 

 

Wednesday Mrs. Mesker’s and Ms. Russo’s students will take their state math FAST test.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Additionally, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  After school Wednesday we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, Wednesday evening we will have our 8^th grade National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony at 6:00PM for students who qualified and completed the application process.  Messages have also been sent to our NJHS board members via Teams regarding induction ceremony preparations.

 

Thursday Mrs. Chiques’, Mr. Repking’s, Mr. Wallace’s (pre-algebra), and Ms. Workman’s (pre-algebra) students will take their state math FAST.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center at 8:20AM.  Additionally, we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110.  Please be sure you are on time!

 

Friday we will have make-up testing for the math FAST test.  Also, Friday evening will be our Winter orchestra concert at East Lake High School at 7:00PM.  Enjoy!

 

Saturday will be a STEM drone competition at Azalea Middle.  Best of luck Mr. O’Shea and team!

 

 

 

Looking ahead, our PTSA wants everyone to save the date of December 11^th as they will be hosting the PTSA Family  Movie Night!  Tickets will be $2 and sold at lunches (Dec. 2-9) or online using this link. We encourage families to come out and watch the movie Elf and share in the holiday spirit.  Please see the flyer attached below for more details.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the December breakfast & lunch calendars, the updated basketball game schedule, the 2025-26 DAP Guide, and the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

CMS December FAST Testing Calendar 2024.pdf 

Test Day Strategies for FAST and EOCs.pdf 

PTSA Family Movie Night - Dec. 11th.pdf 

Breakfast K to 12 Menu December 2024.pdf 

Middle Lunch Menu December 2024.pdf 

basketball schedule 24-25 - updated.pdf 

25-26 DAP Guide.pdf 

Extended TSIC Student Application Flyer 24-25.pdf 

 

Weekend Update 11-17-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend and enjoying the nice weather.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, on Monday, Dr. Karren’s history classes will be headed to Finance Park.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday after school our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  We will also have after school 5v5 soccer practice until 5:30PM.

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesday evening will be our SAT TIP parent information meeting at 6:00PM for those 7^th graders that were invited to take the SAT.  Additionally, Tuesday evening we will have 28 Carwise students performing in the All-County Chorus concert at 7PM at Ruth Eckerd Hall.  Congrats students and Mrs. Moss!

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  Additionally, at 8:40AM we will have an NJHS meeting in the cafeteria.  During this meeting we will have NJHS elections.  After school Wednesday we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Also, we will have a 6^th grade science field trip to Tampa Bay Watch with Mr. O’Shea.  Thursday after school we will have away girls and boys basketball games vs Palm Harbor Middle.  Girls will start at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck!

 

Friday we will have day two of our 6^th grade science field trip to Tampa Bay Watch with Mr. O’Shea.

 

Additionally, families, Carwise will be offering holiday gift assistance to families in need through our Angel Tree program again this year.  If you are experiencing financial difficulty this holiday season and would like to know more about our Angel Tree, please contact our school social worker, Jennifer Eaton, (eatonje@pcsb.org) no later than Friday, November 22^nd.

 

Also, families, if you forgot to order your school pictures, it’s not too late.  Please see the attached flyer below.  You can simply scan the QR code and enter your child’s name and student ID number.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the 2025-26 DAP Guide, the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer, MLK Nomination Flyer, and the PSA Flag Football Turkey Bowl 2 Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

School Picture Ordering Instructions.pdf 

25-26 DAP Guide.pdf 

Extended TSIC Student Application Flyer 24-25.pdf 

MLK-Awards-Nomination-Flyer-2025.pdf 

PSA Flag Football Turkey Bowl 2 Flyer.pdf

 

 

Weekend Update 11-10-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

 

Monday, we want to wish all of our veterans a happy Veterans Day!  Thank you for your service to our country!  Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday after school our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Also, Monday we will have the 5v5 indoor soccer tournament tryouts until 5:30PM (flyer attached below).  Students who wish to participate must have as current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), and school insurance (link).  Forms can be turned into the front office – Attention Ms. Mudd. 

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Also, Tuesday after school we will have home girls and boys basketball games vs Tarpon.  Girls will start at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck!

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  Additionally, after school we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.  Also, after school we will have a School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting at 5:30PM.  All are welcome!  Additionally, Wednesday students will also bring home mid-point progress reports for Quarter 2.  Please review these with your child and reach out to your grade level office for a parent/teacher conference if you see any failing grades.

 

Thursday morning is our FBLA Fall Rally field trip for those who are signed up and returned their permission slip.  The trip departs at 7:30AM.  There will NOT be an FBLA meeting on Thursday.  Also, we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Additionally, Thursday after school we will have home girls and boys basketball games vs Dunedin.  Girls will start at 4:45PM and boys will start at approximately 5:45PM.  Best of luck!

 

Attention families, please be sure students are not dropped off at school any earlier than 9:10AM, unless they are taking part in tutoring or an activity.  Additionally, please be sure that students are picked no later than 4:40PM, again unless taking part in tutoring or an activity.  School supervision is not provided beyond these times.  Thank you!

 

Additionally, families, Carwise will be offering holiday gift assistance to families in need through our Angel Tree program again this year.  If you are experiencing financial difficulty this holiday season and would like to know more about our Angel Tree, please contact our school social worker, Jennifer Eaton, (eatonje@pcsb.org) no later than Friday, November 22^nd.  For anyone wanting to contribute, the Angel Tree will be up in the front office for families who would like to take a tag and buy gifts for students in need starting Monday, November 18^th.

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders:  the Girls & Boys Basketball Game Schedule, the 2025-26 DAP Guide, the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer, Breakfast & Lunch Menus, MLK Nomination Flyer, and the PSA Flag Football Turkey Bowl 2 Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

5v5 COED SOCCER TEAM TRYOUTS FLYER.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

basketball schedule 24-25.pdf 

25-26 DAP Guide.pdf 

Extended TSIC Student Application Flyer 24-25.pdf 

Breakfast Menu November 2024.pdf 

Lunch Menu November 2024.pdf 

MLK-Awards-Nomination-Flyer-2025.pdf 

PSA Flag Football Turkey Bowl 2 Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 11-03-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday after school our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Last, for Monday, after school we will have our volleyball 8^th Grade Girls vs Boys Fundraiser Game.  This will be the finale for our 8^th graders.  Tickets are a $2.00 donation that will support Carwise families affected by the recent hurricanes as well as our CMS athletics teams (50/50 split).  The game will start at 4:45PM and all are welcome.  Don’t miss out!

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113, the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119, and NJHS will meet at 8:50AM in the cafeteria.  Additionally, after school we will have Band Practice Club until 5:15PM in the band room.  Please be sure to pick up students promptly in front of the school.

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. 

 

Attention those interested in soccer!  For the second year in a row, CMS will take part in an indoor PCS soccer tournament.  Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding the upcoming tryouts on November 11^th.  Also, students who wish to participate must have as current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), and school insurance (link).  Forms can be turned into the front office – Attention Ms. Mudd.  Thank you!

 

Speaking of sports, thank you Coach Allison and Coach Adams for your work with our cross country and volleyball teams.  Your hard work and leadership with our athletes are greatly appreciated.  Also, thank you so much to our supportive parents!  Additionally, best of luck to Coach Hedrick with the boys and girls upcoming basketball seasons!

 

Attention car rider families. Please remember when dropping off and picking up car riders that our car loop is located behind the school.  During drop off and pick up times, the front of the school is for visitor parking and for school busses only.  Please be sure to use the car loop behind the school.  Also, please avoid dropping students off in the street in front of the school or in nearby neighborhoods as this is a traffic hazard and dangerous for your child.  The safety of our students and your child is more important than saving a few minutes in the car circle.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Another reminder, about dress code.  This past week was fun as we celebrated a spirit week.  However, next week it will be back to business.  Please be sure your child is within the PCS dress code.  Pants must be worn at the waist and be mid-thigh or longer.  Shirts must cover the midriff and have sleeves.  Rips and holes in pants must be below mid-thigh.  I have attached the full dress code for your review.  Thank you for your help ensuring our students are dressed for success and ready to learn!

 

Last, below I have also attached a few additional important flyers/reminders:  the 2025-26 DAP Guide and the Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

8th Grade Volleyball Game - Girls vs Boys Flyer.pdf 

5v5 COED SOCCER TEAM TRYOUTS FLYER.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

Student Dress Code 24-25.pdf 

25-26 DAP Guide.pdf 

Take Stock in Children Scholarship Applicaiton Flyer.pdf 

 

 

 

Wednesday Update 10-30-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a Wednesday Update.  I hope everyone is doing well.

 

Attention students that are in FBLA.  There will be no FBLA meeting tomorrow (Thursday).  Thank you!

 

Also, families, today is the final day for our Halloween Pumpkin Silent Auction!  This wonderful fundraiser was organized by our PMAC group (Principals Multicultural Advisory Committee).

 

Each of our 1^st period classes have decorated a pumpkin as a class project and contest.  These pumpkins will be used to raise money for Carwise families that were affected by the recent hurricanes as well as money to support PMAC (funds will be split 50/50).

 

Please check out the Pumpkin Auction Fundraiser Flyer linked below for more details.  Bidding will occur using this link or by using the QR code on the flyer.  Please be sure to click the “Next” button to view all pumpkins and then click “Submit” in order to submit your bid.  Bidding will end on Wednesday, October 30^th.  Winning bidders will be notified Thursday morning.  Pumpkins must be picked up and paid for (cash or check) by 5:00PM on Thursday, October 31^st.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy your weekend!

 

 

Pumpkin Auction Fundraiser Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 10-27-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

This coming week we will have a Spirit Week to celebrate Digital Responsibility, Red Ribbon Week, Cultural Heritage, and Breast Cancer Awareness.  Below is the flyer link outlining each day’s theme and how to dress up.  Please ensure students remain in dress code.  Thank you, student council, for your help with organizing our Spirit Week!

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, girls basketball tryouts will start at 7:30AM.  Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday after school our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Also, boys basketball tryouts will be after school until 5:30PM.  Last, for Monday, we will have our final volleyball playoff games for our boys and girls at 7:00PM at Largo High.  Best of luck!

 

Tuesday morning, we will again have girls basketball tryouts at 7:30AM.  Also, Tuesday will be our picture make-up day.  If you were absent or you did not like your pictures, this is your day!  If you were absent for pictures, attached is the picture order form.  If you are getting re-takes, you must return your original picture packet.  Additionally, Tuesday students will receive their 1^st quarter report cards.  Please be sure to review these closely.  If you see failing grades, please reach out to your grade level office to set up a parent/teacher conference.  Also, Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Also, boys basketball tryouts will again be after school until 5:30PM.  Last, for Tuesday, we will have our PTSA Halloween Boo Bash & Dance after school until 5:30PM.  Only students who signed up and returned a permission slip will be able to attend.  Also, no Halloween costumes will be allowed for the dance (costumes WILL be allowed at school on Halloween – see attached Spirit Week flyer).

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  Wednesday evening, we will have our Advance Orchestra Fall Concert at 7:00PM at East Lake High.  Don’t miss out!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Also, Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-109.

 

A reminder that students trying out for basketball must have sports paperwork submitted to tryout – current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), and school insurance (link).  Also, don’t forget that basketball tryouts will be held on October 28^th & 29^th (girls 7:30-8:45AM, boys 4:20-5:30PM).  If there are any date conflicts, please be sure students attend at least one day.

Attention 8^th Grade families, this past Friday 8^th grades received information regarding District Application Programs.  I have also included a link below for this program guide.

 

Last, below I have attached several flyers for upcoming events:  CMS Soccer Tournament Tryouts Flyer, 8^th Grade Volleyball Finale Game – Girls vs Boys Flyer, Pumpkin Auction Flyer, and the Take Stock In Children Scholarship Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

October Spirit Week Flyer.pdf 

School Picture Order Form.pdf 

5v5 COED SOCCER TEAM TRYOUTS FLYER.pdf 

8th Grade Volleyball Game - Girls vs Boys Flyer.pdf 

Pumpkin Auction Fundraiser Flyer.pdf 

Take Stock in Children Scholarship Applicaiton Flyer.pdf 

 

 

 

Halloween Pumpkin Silent Auction 

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with information about our Halloween Pumpkin Silent Auction!  This wonderful fundraiser was organized by our PMAC group (Principals Multicultural Advisory Committee).

 

Each of our 1^st period classes have decorated a pumpkin as a class project and contest.  These pumpkins will be used to raise money for Carwise families that were affected by the recent hurricanes as well as money to support PMAC (funds will be split 50/50).

 

Please check out the Pumpkin Auction Fundraiser Flyer linked below for more details.  Bidding will occur using this link or by using the QR code on the flyer.  Please be sure to click the “Next” button to view all pumpkins and then click “Submit” in order to submit your bid.  Bidding will end on Wednesday, October 30^th.  Winning bidders will be notified Thursday morning.  Pumpkins must be picked up and paid for (cash or check) by 5:00PM on Thursday, October 31^st.

 

Thank you so much for supporting Carwise Middle and our community! 

 

Take care!

 

Pumpkin Auction Fundraiser Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 10-20-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weekend.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-112.  Also, Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, Monday after school our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet until 5:20PM in room 5-212.  Monday evening, we will start volleyball playoffs.  Boys will play at 5PM against Oak Grove at East Lake High School.  Girls will play at 6PM against Osceola also at East Lake High School.  Best of luck to both teams!  Monday evening will be the Odessey of the Mind virtual parent meeting at 7PM for those interested (flyer attached below).

 

Tuesday our 8^th graders will take the PSAT test.  Please be sure students have a fully charged computer and their computer charger.  Also, after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Additionally, after school will be the Middle School Cross Country Championships at Dunedin High.  Girls run at 4:30PM and boys run at 5:00PM.  Best of luck runners!

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113 and the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  Wednesday morning, we will also have a National Junior Honor Society meeting at 8:50AM.  The NJHS is a prestigious honor society for 8^th grade middle school students.  Eighth grade students that have met the National Junior Society requirements for GPA and disciplinary record have received an invitation to attend the NJHS meeting.  The chapter expectations and application process will be explained at this informational meeting.  Parents, please drop students off at the front office.  Students should have their NJHS letter as their pass to enter.  Also, after school

Wednesday we will have basketball open gym until 5:30PM.  Students must have sports paperwork submitted to participate – current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), and school insurance (link).  Also, don’t forget that basketball tryouts will be held on October 28^th & 29^th (girls 7:30-8:45AM, boys 4:20-5:30PM).

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. 

 

Reminder families, that the Carwise PTSA and the Carwise Student Council have joined together to help those affected by the recent hurricanes.  We are collecting non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, and gift cards for the affected families.  Food and cleaning supplies can be dropped off in the collection boxes at the front and back entrance.  We ask that all gift cards be dropped off in the front office PTSA lock box.  Thank you!

 

Additionally, our PTSA will be hosting a Fall Boo Bash & Halloween Dance on October 29^th after school until 5:30PM.  There will be a limited number of tickets for this free event.  Tickets will be first come, first served and will be available during lunch next week.  The PTSA is encouraging students to donate a non-perishable food item to support our Hurricane Relief Drive.

 

Also, for anyone interested in working at Carwise Middle, we are currently looking for an ESE associate to work with our students with special needs.  If you are interested, please reach out.  Thank you!

 

Last, also attached below are flyers for the PTA Reflections Program contest and the updated PSA Winter Sports Flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

OM Flyer.pdf 

Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive 10.15.24.pdf 

PTSA Fall Boo Bash & Halloween Dance.pdf 

PTSA - Reflections Entry Packet.pdf 

PSA Winter Sports Flyer - updated.pdf 

 

 

Thursday Update 10-17-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a Thursday update.  I hope everyone is doing well.

 

This Friday (tomorrow), Lake St. George Dr. will be closed between Tampa Road and Highland Lakes Blvd.  Thus, any car riders that drive to Carwise Middle from Tampa Road, will need to re-route.  Attached is a map showing detour routes through the Highland Lakes neighborhood.

 

Additionally, our Friday Band Night message was accidentally left off our update message that went out earlier this week.  This Friday night the Carwise Advanced Band will participate in East Lake High School's "Middle School Night" during their home varsity football game.  The students will perform along with the East Lake Silver Sound Marching Band during the first half of the game and will perform one song together with all of the attending middle school bands.   Best of luck to our Advanced Band students!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and have a great day!

 

 

Lake St. George Drive Detour.pdf 

 

 

Tuesday Update 10-15-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a Tuesday Update.  I hope everyone is doing well in the wake of the recent storms.  If any Carwise families are in need, please reach out so we can help.

 

School will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16^th.  With all that has transpired, the school district is in the process of adjusting dates and deadlines.  Below I have included some new dates.

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Additionally, the Spelling Bee Club will meet at 8:30AM in room 6-119.  The PSAT scheduled for Wednesday has been moved to Tuesday, Oct. 22^nd.  Also, Wednesday’s volleyball game has been cancelled.  Stay tuned for rescheduled game dates. 

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Also, Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM with Coach Hedrick in room 2-109.  Unfortunately, the SPIFF’s field trip on Thursday has been cancelled.  We were notified by the event organizer that they hope to reschedule this for later in the year.

 

Friday will be the NEW last day of the 1^st quarter (report cards will go home on October 29^th).  Also, after school we will have basketball open gym Friday until 5:30PM.  Students must have sports paperwork submitted to participate.

 

Below are some reminders and/or date changes for upcoming events:

• End of 1^st Quarter – Friday, Oct. 18^th
• PSAT – Tuesday, Oct. 22^nd
• Dr. Karren’s Finance Park trip – postponed – date TBD
• Mr. Allison’s & Mrs. Makryllos’ Finance Park trip – still on for next week (Oct. 23 & 24)
• Picture Re-takes – Tuesday, Oct. 29^th
• Report Cards - Tuesday, Oct. 29^th

 

Attention those interested in Odyssey of the Mind.  For more information about how to apply for this year’s Odyssey of the Mind teams, please join us for a virtual family information session on Monday, October 21^st at 7PM.  Space is limited and attendance at the family session is mandatory to be considered for a team.   See the attached flyer below for the virtual info session TEAMS link and if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hamilton at hamiltone@pcsb.org.

 

Last, families, the Carwise PTSA and the Carwise Student Council have joined together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.  These storms severely damaged multiple homes of students and staff at Carwise Middle.  Please help us support families that were affected.  Additionally, help us support Oldsmar Cares, who has been actively helping affected families.  Please use the link below to read our Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive flyer.  The flyer outlines the items we are collecting for those affected and for Oldsmar Cares.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening!

 

OM Flyer.pdf 

Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive 10.15.24.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 10-06-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is doing well.

 

At this point in time, school will be open for normal business on Monday.  Updates regarding the status of school will be provided from the school district.  Below is our schedule for this week should we be open each day.

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM with Mr. O’Shea in room 6-112.  Also, Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, our basketball open gym for this week was moved to Monday after school from 4:20 until 5:30PM.  Students must have sports paperwork submitted to participate.  Monday after school we will also kickoff our LEGO Bricks 4 Kids classes from 4:20 until 5:20PM with Mrs. VanPelt in room 5-212.  We also have an away volleyball game at Morgan Fitzgerald Middle.  Best of luck players!

 

Tuesday is picture re-take day.  If you were absent or didn’t like your pictures, Tuesday is your day.  If getting re-takes, please be sure to return your first set of pictures.  Also, after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Additionally, after school we will have our first SAC meeting of the school year at 5:30PM.  All are welcome!

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Wednesday morning, we will also have a national Junior Honor Society meeting at 8:50AM.  The NJHS is a prestigious honor society for middle school students.  Eighth grade students that have met the National Junior Society requirements for GPA and disciplinary record have received an invitation to attend the NJHS meeting.  The chapter expectations and application process will be explained at this informational meeting.  Parents, please students off at the front office.  Students should have their NJHS letter as their pass to enter.  After school we will have a home volleyball game against Oak Grove Middle.  Best of luck athletes.  Additionally, we will have our fall advanced orchestra concert at East Lake High at 7PM.

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. 

 

Friday is the last day of the 1^st quarter.  Report cards will go home on October 24^th.

 

Attention families, the Carwise PTSA and the Carwise Student Council have joined together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.  The storm severely damaged multiple homes of students and staff at Carwise Middle.  Please help us support families that were affected.  Additionally, help us support Oldsmar Cares, who has been actively helping affected families.  Please use the link below to read our Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive flyer.  The flyer outlines the items we are collecting for those affected and for Oldsmar Cares.

 

Attention cheer team, we will have practices this month on October 15, 23, 24, and 29 from 4:10 until 6:00PM.  Please don’t forget.  Thank you!

 

Attention Carwise students:  your odyssey begins here!  Odyssey of the Mind is a creativity competition that teaches you how to develop and use your natural creativity to become problem-solvers. OM emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This international program is designed to help you grow as individual learners, develop teamwork skills, and to reach your full potential.  For more information about how to apply for this year’s Odyssey of the Mind teams, please join us for a virtual family information session on Monday, October 14^th at 7PM.  Space is limited and attendance at the family session is mandatory to be considered for a team.   See the attached flyer below for the virtual info session TEAMS link and if you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hamilton at hamiltone@pcsb.org .

 

Last, I have attached the PCS October breakfast and lunch calendars.  Don’t forget that all students receive free breakfast and lunch.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive Flyer.pdf 

Odyssey of the Mind Flyer.pdf 

Breakfast K - 12 Menu October 2024.pdf 

Lunch Middle School Menu October 2024.pdf 

 

 

The Carwise PTSA and the Carwise Student Council have joined together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.  The storm severely damaged multiple homes of students and staff at Carwise Middle.  Please help us support families that were affected.  Additionally, help us support Oldsmar Cares, who has been actively helping affected families.

 

Please use the link below to read our Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive flyer.  The flyer outlines the items we are collecting for those affected and for Oldsmar Cares.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward. 

 

Carwise Hurricane Relief Drive Flyer.pdf 

 

 

Tuesday Update 10-01-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a mid-week update.  I hope everyone is doing well.

 

First, we are still in search of parent volunteers to help with the Best Day Ever event.  This event is for every student that raised $50 or more for our school-wide fundraiser.  This fun event will include inflatable obstacles, games, and music!  We just need to the parents to help with the lines at each station.  This will occur Wednesday, October 2^nd (tomorrow) from 10AM until noon.  Please reach out if you can assist.  Thank you!

 

Next, we accidentally left off the Weekend Update that we will have a cross country meet here at Carwise Middle on Thursday, October 3^rd after school.  Best of luck runners!

 

Additionally, we did end of having enough students register for the Bricks 4 Kids LEGO classes!  We have moved the start date to Monday, October 7^th.

 

Last, several of our Carwise Middle families have lost everything during the recent hurricane.  We are in the process of setting up a fundraiser with our Student Government association to help support these families.  We hope to have more information out very soon as to how we can help.  Please stay tuned.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and take care!

 

 

 

Weekend Update 09-29-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is doing well and made it through the storm safely.  If any families are in need due to effects of the storm, please reach out so we can help support our Carwise families.

 

Carwise Middle will be ready to welcome back students and staff on Monday.  Our plant operations team worked very hard to clean up from the storm in order to be ready.  Thank you plant ops team!

 

Monday morning our STEM club will meet at 8:20AM with Mr. O’Shea in room 6-112.  Also, Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Unfortunately, we will be canceling the Bricks 4 Kids LEGO classes.  We didn’t have enough students to run this club.  If you did sign up, refunds will be given. 

 

Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Also, the STEM club will meet at 8:20AM in room 6-113.  Additionally, Wednesday before school we will be kicking off our Spelling Bee club!  This club will meet every Wednesday morning at 8:30AM in room 6-119 (flyer attached below).  Don’t miss your chance to qualify for the Scripps National Spelling Bee!  Also, Wednesday will be our school-wide fundraiser Best Day Ever event.  This event is for every student that raised $50 or more.  The fun event will include inflatable obstacles, games, and music!  Parents, we are looking for volunteers to help with this event from 10AM until noon.  If you are available, please let me know.  Thank you!  Also, Wednesday after school we will have an away volleyball game at Seminole Middle.  Best of luck players!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Also, Thursday morning we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM with Coach Hedrick in room 2-110.

 

Attention boys and girls interested in basketball tryouts.  Tryouts will be held October 28, 29, and 30.  Girls will be before school (7:30-8:45AM) and boys after school (4:20-5:30PM).  Interested students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA (from prior report period).  We will be offering basketball open gym time for those interested in trying out.  These will focus on skills and drills to help prepare for tryouts.  Open gym will occur on October 2, 9, and 16 after school from 4:20 until 5:30PM.  All required paperwork must be turned in to take part in open gym and tryouts.  Paperwork can be dropped off to the 7^th grade office or to Coach Hedrick.

 

Last, I have attached three flyers below.  These include:  the Take Stock in Children scholarship program flyer, the Countryside High School ISTEM shadowing information flyer, and the PSA winter sports flyers.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

Carwise Spelling Bee Club Flyer.pdf 

Middle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.pdf 

Countryside High School ISTEM Shadowing Days 24-25.pdf 

PSA Winter Soccer & Winter Flag Football Flyers.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 09-22-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

Monday there is no school for students as this is a teacher planning day.

 

Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  After school Wednesday, we will have a home volleyball game against Palm Harbor Middle.  Best of luck athletes!

 

Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. 

 

Friday the Carwise Advanced Band will participate in East Lake High School's "Middle School Night" during their home varsity football game vs. Steinbrenner High School.  The students will perform along with the East Lake Silver Sound Marching Band during the first half of the game and will perform one song together with all of the attending middle school bands.   Best of luck to our Advanced Band students!

 

Attention all LEGO enthusiasts!  We are still looking for students interested in Bricks 4 Kids classes that will meet every Monday from 4:20 until 5:20PM for eight weeks.  The start date has been pushed back to September 30^th so we can fill the class.  Come join us in building motorized LEGO models and LEGO brick art.  This 8-week camp will cost $125.  Click this link to sign up and join the fun!  You can also see Mrs. VanPelt for more details.

 

Parents, please know that students at Carwise are eligible for free breakfast and free lunch.  I have attached both menus for the month of September.  If students want snacks or extra items, they will need to pay for those items.

 

Also, parents please help us support our PTSA.  Click here to read the CMS PTSA September Newsletter.  Thank you!

 

Last, I have attached two district flyers below.  These include:  the Take Stock in Children scholarship program flyer and the Countryside High School ISTEM shadowing information flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

Breakfast K-12 Menu September 2024.pdf 

Middle Lunch Menu September 2024.pdf 

Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.pdf 

Countryside High School ISTEM Shadowing Days 24-25.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 09-15-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

This week, students will continue their first round of state FAST testing.  These tests will help gauge student understanding as we begin the school year.  Please be sure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger for testing.

 

Also, this week we will celebrate Start With Hello Week.  Start With Hello is a national call-to-action week dedicated to helping students make social connections and to create a sense of belonging.  As part of this program, we will have lessons and spirit dress up days.  Please help us ensure that your child remains in dress code, unless on specified days (hats- Monday; PJ’s- Friday).  Start With Hello will be a fun way for students to make connections with others.

 

Monday’s Start With Hello theme is “It’s Not Crazy to Say Hello.”  Students should wear crazy hats or crazy hair.  Also, Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school. 

 

Tuesday’s Start With Hello theme is “Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes.”  Students should dress like teachers and teachers will dress like students.  Also, Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. 

 

Wednesday’s Start With Hello theme is “Green Out for Friendship.”  Students should wear as much green as they can.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.  Additionally, Wednesday Mr. Zahra’s and Mrs. Julian’s students will take the Reading FAST test.  After school Wednesday, we will have a home volleyball game against Safety Harbor.  Best of luck athletes!

 

Thursday’s Start With Hello theme is “Do Something Different, Say Hello to Someone New.”  Students should use “anything but a backpack” for their school supplies (items should not be disruptive to the school environment).  Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Additionally, Thursday Mr. Little’s and Ms. Spratlin’s student will take the Reading FAST test.

 

Friday’s Start With Hello theme is “Be Comfy with Your Friends.”  Students should wear PJ’s or flannels (school appropriate, please).

 

Saturday, September 21^st our very own CMS Cheer Squad will take part in a cheer performance at the USF/Miami college football game at Raymond James Stadium.  Best of luck to our cheer team and Coach Gleason!

 

Attention all LEGO enthusiasts!  We are still looking for students interested in Bricks 4 Kids classes that will meet every Monday from 4:20 until 5:20PM for eight weeks.  The start date has been pushed back to September 30^th so we can fill the class.  Come join us in building motorized LEGO models and LEGO brick art.  This 8-week camp will cost $125.  Click this link to sign up and join the fun!  You can also see Mrs. VanPelt for more details.

 

Parents, if you are interested in working at CMS, we are currently looking for an ESE Assistant to work with our students with special needs.  This is a 6-hour per day position.  If you are interested, please reach out.  Thank you!

 

Also, I want to thank all of the families that supported our school-wide fundraiser.  Your help is greatly appreciated!  The final day for online and in-person donations is Tuesday, September 17^th.  Cash and/or checks can be dropped off to the front office.  Also, don’t forget that any student that raises $50 will be invited to the BEST DAY EVER event on October 2^nd!  This will include inflatable obstacles, games, and music.  Don’t miss out!

 

Last, I have attached two district flyers below.  These include:  the Take Stock in Children scholarship program flyer and the Countryside High School ISTEM shadowing information flyer.

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

CMS September Testing Calendar 2024.pdf 

Start With Hello Spirit Week Flyer.pdf 

CMS Volleyball Game Tickets QR Code.pdf 

Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.pdf 

Countryside High School ISTEM Shadowing Days 24-25.pdf

 

 

 

Weekend Update 09-08-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.

 

This week, our students will begin their first round of state FAST testing.  These tests will help gauge student understanding as we begin the school year.  Please be sure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger for testing.  Attached below is a testing schedule, information regarding state tests, as well as test taking strategies for our students.

 

Monday, Ms. Russo and Mrs. Mesker’s students will take the Math FAST test.  Also, Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Please be sure to pick-up your child in the car circle behind the school.  Additionally, after school we will have a home volleyball game against Osceola Middle.  Best of luck to our boys and girls teams!  Also, this year volleyball tickets will be sold electronically through GoFan.  Below is a link to our GoFan QR code to purchase tickets for this year.

 

Tuesday, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Hart’s students will take the Math FAST test.  Also, Tuesday after school we will again have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.  Additionally, after school we will have an away volleyball game against Largo Middle.  Best of luck athletes!

 

Wednesday, Mr. Repking, Mrs. Chiques, Ms. Workman (p. 2-3), and Mr. Wallace’s (p. 2, 3-4, 7-8) students will take the Math FAST test.  Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.  Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. 

 

Thursday, Mrs. Vehar and Mrs. Larson’s students will take the Reading FAST test.  Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. 

 

Friday, Ms. Ramos and Ms. Lang’s students will take the Reading FAST test.

 

Attention all LEGO enthusiasts!  Starting on September 16^th, Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet every Monday from 4:20 until 5:20PM for eight weeks.  Come join us in building motorized LEGO models and LEGO brick art.  This 8-week camp will cost $125, which includes the LEGO kits.  Click this link to sign up and join the fun!  You can also see Mrs. Van Pelt for more details.

 

Attention students interested in robotics and drones, the STEM club will be meeting this year on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:20-9:20AM starting on September 30^th.  Students can pick up applications in their grade level office or from Mr. O’Shea in room 6-112.  Completed applications need to be returned to Mr. O'Shea in room 6-112.  Thank you!

 

Last, I want to thank all of our families who have supported our school-wide fundraiser!  This event is funding our positive incentive Shark Bite Store for our students.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  Also, tonight is the last evening for students to qualify for the two giveaway prizes on Monday.  Parents just need to use this link to register and add 10 contacts.  Additionally, if students raise $50, they will be able to attend the BEST DAY EVER event on October 2^nd!  This will include inflatable obstacles, games, and music.  Don’t miss out!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

CMS Volleyball Game Tickets QR Code.pdf 

FAST Parent Guardian Notification Letter.pdf 

CMS September Testing Calendar 2024.pdf 

Test Taking Strategies.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 09-01-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a nice Labor Day Weekend.

 

First, I want to congratulate our cross-country teams for their hard work at their first meet yesterday.  Both the boys and girls teams had solid team finishes with a packed field.  Job well done!

 

Monday there will be no school in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday.

 

Tuesday we will kick off our school-wide Shark Bite Store fundraiser.  The fundraiser helps fund incentives for our students.  Students will bring home their “Golden Ticket” with information about how to take part in this fun event.  Below I have attached a copy of the Golden Ticket if you want to get a head start.  Or you can use this link to get started!

 

Also, Tuesday we will have cheer practice for those that will be preforming at the USF/Miami football game.  Practice will be each Tuesday at 8:30AM in the media center.  Please drop off students for practice at the front of the school.

 

For our volleyball teams, Tuesday through Thursday we will have morning girls volleyball practice at 7:30AM in the gym and boys practice after school until 6:00PM.  Friday both boys and girls will have morning practice at 7:30AM.  Please drop off students behind the school at the gym.

 

For our cross-country runners, Tuesday through Thursday we will have morning practice.  Runners should be dropped off at 8:15AM by the gym.

 

Parents, we need your input for our Library Media Survey.  This survey is designed to gather input and recommendations regarding materials that you would like to see in our school library media center.  The survey is just six questions and will only take a few minutes.  The survey will be open until September 30^th.  Please use this link if you are interested.  Thank you!

 

Also, parents, I have attached information regarding the upcoming state FAST tests.  These tests will be taken three times during the school year.  Our first round of testing will start on September 9^th.  Please reach out if you have any questions regarding the attached testing information.  Thank you!

 

Attention all LEGO enthusiasts!  Starting on September 16^th, Bricks 4 Kids classes will meet every Monday from 4:20 until 5:20PM for eight weeks.  Come join us in building motorized LEGO models and LEGO brick art.  This 8-week camp will cost $125, which includes the LEGO kits.  Click this link to sing up and join the fun!  You can also see Mrs. Van Pelt for more details.

 

Last, I have attached information regarding a community September 11^th essay writing contest.  First prize is $500!  Don’t miss this chance to show off your writing skills!  The deadline to submit your essay is Sept. 5^th.

 

Thank you, families, for your support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

 

 

Golden Ticket Parent Letter Carwise MS.pdf 

FAST Parent Guardian Notification Letter.pdf 

9-11 Essay Contest Flyer.pdf 

9-11 Essay Contest Rules.pdf 

 

 

Tuesday Update 08-27-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a Tuesday evening update.  I hope everyone is doing well.

 

First, if you forgot to send in your picture order packets with your child today, you can still place your picture order online.  Attached below is picture packet and online ordering information.  Additionally, if your child was absent, we will have picture re-takes on Tuesday, October 8^th.

 

Next, parents please know that Thursday some schedule changes may occur as we work to balance class sizes to meet the state class size amendment law as well as to ensure student classes are correct.  Please know we always work to keep the same teaches in a student’s schedule whenever possible.  Again, class changes are made in order to meet the class size amendment as well as to keep our class sizes as small as possible to ensure as much individualized support as possible.

 

Last, attached below are the athletics schedules for our upcoming cross country meets and our volleyball games.  Best of luck to our athletes!

 

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening!

 

 

Carwise Middle Picture Day Order Form.pdf 

Cross Country Schedule 24-25.pdf 

Volleyball Game Schedule 24-25.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 08-25-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

 

This week we will begin to assign lockers for students who would like one.  Please remember that students only have three minutes between classes.  Thus, students must use their time wisely.  Typically, the best time to use a locker is before school, after lunch, and at the end of the school day.  For students wanting a locker, they will need to purchase a school lock.  Locks will be sold this week during lunch for $5.00.

 

Monday before school will be our first day of cross-country practice.  Please drop off students behind the school by the gym at 8:15AM. 

 

Tuesday we will begin to assign lockers to students with locks during 1^st period.  Again, locks will be sold during lunch.  Also, on Tuesday we will have our School Picture Day.  If you want to purchase pictures, please haver your child return their order form and money on Tuesday. 

 

Additionally, Tuesday and Wednesday’s volleyball practice is TBD as we are still looking for a location as our gym floor will not be ready until later in the week.  Wednesday morning, we will have cross country practice.  Please drop off students at the gym at 8:15AM.

 

Thursday before school the girls volleyball team will have practice at 7:30AM.  Please drop off behind the school by the gym.  Also, Thursday morning we will have cross country practice.  Please drop off students at the gym at 8:15AM.  Thursday after school the boys volleyball team will have practice until 6:00PM.  Please pick up by the gym.  Also, Thursday evening will be our PTSA Back to School Social and meeting!  Our PTSA will have free Jeremiah’s Ice for all in attendance.  Also, everyone who attends will be entered to win a prize!  This event will begin at 6:00PM in the cafeteria.  Please enter at the front of the school.  RSVP by clicking here.  We encourage everyone to attend as well as join our PTSA to help support our students and staff.  Check out the attached flyer for more details as well as our PTSA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CarwiseMiddlePTSA).

 

Friday before school the girls AND boys volleyball teams will have practice at 7:30AM.  Please drop off behind the school by the gym. 

 

Families, last school year Carwise started a very successful Peer Mediation Program to help students resolve conflicts.  We are excited to continue the program this year.  Any 7^th and 8^th grade students who would like to be trained to be Peer Mediators this year can pick up an application in their grade level offices starting Monday.

 

Additionally, we will be holding grade level elections for students to elect a President and Vice President of each class to serve on our Student Council.  If your student is interested in running for President or Vice President of their class, they can pick up more information and an application in their grade level office starting Monday. 

 

Also, we are currently looking to hire a Special Education associate. If you are interested in a 6-hour a day position to support our students, please reach out.  Thank you!

 

Additionally, parents thank you so much for your help with not dropping students off in the bus loop and visitor parking lot.  I truly appreciate all the parents who have utilized the car circle behind the school.  Thank you!  However, I am seeing a large number of students being dropped off in the street in front of the school.  This is very unsafe.  Just a few weeks ago a parent in Hillsborough County accidentally ran over her own daughter while doing just this.  I understand that the car circle takes time.  However, the safety of your child is more important than saving a few minutes in the car circle.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Last, I have attached information regarding a community September 11^th essay writing contest.  First prize is $500!  Don’t miss this chance to show off your writing skills!  The deadline to submit your essay is Sept. 5^th.

 

Thank you, families, for your support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

PTSA Social-Meeting - Aug. 29th.pdf 

9-11 Essay Contest Flyer.pdf 

9-11 Essay Contest Rules.pdf 

 

 

Weekend Update 08-18-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update.  I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend.

 

This coming week we will shift our focus to curriculum and content in our classes.  Parents please be sure to check your child’s planner each evening.  Students should be writing their class agenda and homework for each class.  By checking their planner this will help us work together to ensure students are on track.  Also, this week we will have three safety drills (Fire Drill, Severe Weather Drill, and an Active Threat Drill).  Please talk to your child about the importance of these drills.

 

Monday we will have our first day of volleyball tryouts from 6:30 to 8:30PM at Palm Harbor University High.  These are closed tryouts, so parents will need to drop off and pick up their child using the PHU bus ramp on Delaware Avenue.

 

Tuesday we will have cross country tryouts after school at Carwise until 5:40PM.  Students should meet in the courtyard.  Also, be sure to bring water, running shoes/clothes, and be able to run continuously for 1.5 miles or longer.

 

Wednesday we will have our first day of cheer tryouts after school at Carwise until 5:30PM.  Students should meet in the cafeteria.  Additionally, on Wednesday we will have day two of volleyball tryouts from 7:00 to 8:30PM at Palm Harbor University High.  Again, these are closed tryouts, so it will be a drop and go at the PHU bus ramp on Delaware Ave.  Students should attend both days of tryouts.

 

Thursday we will have our first Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) meeting at 8:40AM with Coach Hedrick in room 2-110.  Students should be dropped off at the front of the school.  Also, we will have day two of cheer tryouts after school Thursday until 5:30PM.  Students should attend both days for tryouts.  Additionally, Thursday evening we will have our 7^th and 8^th grade Open House.  Doors will open at 5:30PM and the event will begin at 6PM.  During this event parents will spend a short amount of time in each classroom to learn about each teacher, class, and expectations.

 

Parents, if you child is interested in trying out for any of the Carwise Middle sports teams (volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, and track), students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), a copy of school insurance (link), and have at least a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork is due prior to tryouts and can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office, or students can drop it off to the 7^th grade office. 

 

Also, parents, many of you already know, this year we have added back an extra elective period that we had prior to last school year.  This allows for additional student engagement opportunities or additional time for remediation, if needed.  Also, this year we have only three minutes of passing time between classes.  Please be sure to talk to your child about using their time wisely in the hallways.  Additionally, parents, please be sure that you have completed the online back to school forms.  This will ensure that we can check out a computer to your child.  To do so, you must have a parent Focus account.  Please see the attached forms for instructions to create an account if you don’t already have one.

 

Families, don’t miss our PTSA Back to School Social and meeting!  Our PTSA will have free Jeremiah’s Ice for all in attendance.  Also, everyone who attends will be entered to win a prize!  This event will be August 29^th at 6:00PM in the cafeteria.  RSVP by clicking here.  We encourage everyone to attend as well as join our PTSA to help support our students and staff.  Check out the attached flyer for more details as well as our PTSA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CarwiseMiddlePTSA).

 

Also, for our families, Carwise is part of a weekend food program called Pack-A-Snack and is offered to families in need.  Eligible students are given healthy snacks on Friday to take home for the weekend.  To enroll your student in the program, please pick up a Pack-A-Snack Parent Consent Form in the front office.  If you have questions, please reach out to our school social worker, Jennifer Eaton, at 727-724-1442 ext. 2324 or eatonje@pcsb.org.

 

Last, please know that the front of the school is our visitor parking lot and bus circle.  The front of the school is NOT for student drop off/pick-up.  For the safety of your child, please utilize the car loop behind the school.  Additionally, please do not drop off or pick up your child on the street or in nearby neighborhoods.  I understand that the car circle takes time.  However, the safety of your child is more important than saving time in the car circle.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Thank you, families, for your support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 

 

MIddle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

Volleyball Tryouts Flyer- updated.pdf 

PTSA Social-Meeting - Aug. 29th.pdf 

Create Parent Focus Account Instructions.pdf 

Add Student to Focus Instructions.pdf 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with UPDATED volleyball tryout information as well as a reminder of our other tryouts.

 

As stated earlier this summer, for students interested in trying out for any of the Carwise Middle sports teams (volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, and track), students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office, or students can drop it off to the 7^th grade office. 

 

Volleyball tryouts will take place on Monday and Wednesday (Aug. 19^th & 21^st).  Due to our gym floor being re-finished, we will have our tryouts at Palm Harbor University High on Monday from 6:30 until 8:30PM and also on Wednesday from 7:00 until 8:30PM.  Students should attend both days.  Please know these are closed tryouts, so parents will need to drop off and pick up their child in the PHU bus ramp on Delaware Ave. at Palm Harbor University High.

 

Cross Country tryouts will be held on Tuesday, August 20^th after school until 5:40PM.  Tryouts will consist of running 1.5 miles.  Students should bring water, running shoes/clothes, and be able to run continuously for 1.5 miles or longer.

 

Cheer tryouts will be held Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 21^st & 22^nd) after school in the cafeteria at Carwise from 4:10 until 5:30PM.  Students should attend both days.

 

Again, ALL paperwork must be turned in prior to students being able to tryout.  Students will need a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office, or students can drop it off to the 7^th grade office. 

 

Thank you, Carwise families, for your support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening!

 

 

MIddle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

Volleyball Tryouts Flyer- updated.pdf 

 

 

 

Athletic Tryouts Information 08-13-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with information regarding upcoming athletics tryouts.

 

As stated earlier this summer, for students interested in trying out for any of the Carwise Middle sports teams (volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, and track), students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office, or students can drop it off to the 7^th grade office. 

 

Volleyball tryouts will begin on Monday, August 19^th.  Due to our gym floor being re-finished, we will have our tryouts on Monday at Palm Harbor University High from 6:30 until 8:30PM.  Tryouts will continue on Wednesday, August 21^st.  The location is still being determined.  Students should attend both days.

 

Cross Country tryouts will be held on Tuesday, August 20^th after school until 5:40PM.  Tryouts will consist of running 1.5 miles.  Students should bring water, running shoes/clothes, and be able to run continuously for 1.5 miles or longer.

 

Cheer tryouts will be held Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 21^st & 22^nd) after school in the cafeteria at Carwise from 4:10 until 5:30PM.  Students should attend both days.

 

Again, ALL paperwork must be turned in prior to students being able to tryout.  Students will need a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office, or students can drop it off to the 7^th grade office. 

 

Thank you, Carwise families, for your support of Carwise Middle where we are Always Moving Forward.  Take care and enjoy the rest of your evening!

 

 

MIddle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

Volleyball Tryouts Flyer.pdf 

 

 

 

Carwise Middle – First Day of School Update

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a first day of school update.  I am excited to say that we had a successful first day of school.  We had lots of smiling faces in the hallways today.  It was great to see our students engaged and enjoying their classes.  We did have a few late busses at the end of the day.  The Transportation Department will continue to work on improving routes and route times.  If you have any questions regarding busses, please call the Transportation Department at 727-587-2020.

 

Also, I wanted to send out a few reminders to our families.  First, students cannot be on campus before 9:10AM as supervision of students does not begin until that time.  We had several students on campus today prior to this time.  For your child’s safety, please ensure students are not dropped off or arrive any earlier than 9:10AM.

 

For early release of students, please know that 3:45PM is the deadline to pick-up your child early.  No students will be released after this time as this will conflict with the bus and car loop and parents will need to wait until 4:10PM.

 

Also, please help us reinforce the cell phone and electronics policy.  All cell phones and personal electronics must be turned off, put away, and out of site while at school.  Failure to do so will result in confiscation of the device.  If you need to contact your child during the school day, please contact the grade level office.

 

Last, please know that the front of the school is our visitor parking lot and bus circle.  The front of the school is NOT for student drop off/pick-up.  For the safety of your child, please utilize the car loop behind the school (car loop map attached).  Additionally, please do not drop off or pick up your child on the street or in nearby neighborhoods.  I understand that the car circle takes time.  However, the safety of your child is more important than saving time in the car circle.  Thank you for your understanding.

 

Thank you again families for all of your help and support as we begin this new school year.  I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!  Take care!

 

 

 

Car Circle Map 24-25.pdf 

 

 

Carwise Middle School Back-to-School Updates & Reminders 08-07-24

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some more back-to-school updates and reminders.

 

First, we will have our 6^th Grade Open House tomorrow, Thursday, August 8^th.  Doors will open at 5:30PM and the program will begin at 6PM.  To locate classrooms, we will have alpha lists posted indicating 1^st period rooms.  During open house, you will stay in each class for a short period of time to find out about each class and teacher.  This is a great event that allows students to meet their teachers and walk the school to see where their classes are located before the first day of school.  For any 7^th or 8th grade family that is NEW to Carwise this year, you can also attend this Open House to take a tour of the school during this event.

 

Additionally, our 7^th and 8^th Grade Open House will be held on Thursday, August 22^nd.

 

Attached to the accompanying email is a general school supply list.  This is not an all-inclusive list as some teachers have specific items that they may require for their class.  However, this list will include most items that will be needed for school.  Please reach out to the school if you need assistance with school supplies.

 

Parents, new for this school year are additional school safety procedures as per recent adopted state laws.  These changes will require that interior school corridors be locked during the school day.  These new procedures will be taught to our students and will help create a more secure environment.  Additionally, we will continue to practice fire drills, severe weather drills, and active threat drills to ensure students and staff safety.

 

School starts for students on Monday, August 12^th.  Student school hours are from 9:40AM until 4:10PM.  On the first day, when students arrive, they should look for their grade level lists so they know which classroom to report to in order to pick up their schedule.  Grade level lists will be located in the following locations:  6^th grade – Main Office Wall; 7^th grade – Cafeteria Windows; and 8^th grade – Lockers by the Media Center.  We will have lots of staff members out and helping students find their way.

 

Parents, please help us enforce the Cell Phone/Electronics policy (attached).  We want to ensure that students Power Up Learning, and Power Down Distractions.  Once students enter school, cell phones, ear buds, and all electronic devices need to be turned off and out of sight.  Parents, if you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the school and we will pass along the message.  Thank you!

 

Also, parents please make sure that your child has finished up their summer reading.  All students were given a book before the end of the school year.  Students will start an assignment in their Language Arts class when school begins.  Please check with your kiddo to ensure they have completed their summer reading!

 

For students interested in trying out for any of the Carwise Middle sports teams they will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.  We will have tryouts for boys and girls volleyball after school on August 19^th & 20^th (Mon. & Tue.).  Also, we will have tryouts for cheerleading after school on August 21^st & 22^nd (Wed. & Thur.).  Students need to attend both days for volleyball and cheer tryouts.

 

Parents, we are looking forward to a fantastic school year at Carwise Middle School where Sharks are Always Moving Forward.  School starts for students on Monday, August 12^th.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  Thank you and take care!

 

CMS Supply List 24-25.pdf 

Discipline including Cell Phone Policy 24-25.pdf 

MIddle School Activities Participation Form.pdf 

 

Hello, Carwise Middle School families.  My name is Mr. Eiben, and I am the principal at Carwise Middle School.  I am reaching out with a very long message with LOTS of important information. 

 

First, we will have our 6^th Grade Open House on Thursday, August 8^th.  Doors will open at 5:30PM and the program will begin at 6PM.  Starting at 5:30PM, families can sign up for the PTSA, purchase spirit wear, put money on lunch accounts, purchase locks for lockers, pick up information regarding sports, and register to be a volunteer and/or mentor.  Once on campus families will locate alpha lists posted indicating which classroom to report to.  At 6PM, families will report to their 1^st period class (Shark Time/Homeroom) so we can start the event.  During open house you will stay in each class for a short period of time to find out about each class and teacher.  This is a great event that allows students to meet their teachers and walk the school to see where their classes are located before the first day of school.

 

Our 7^th and 8^th Grade Open House will be held later in the school year on Thursday, August 22^nd.  More information will come as the date gets closer.

 

Attention parents of 7^th graders, please remember that 7^th grade students are required to have their Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) prior to the start of school or a valid documented exemption.  Please be sure to drop off your shot records to the front office.  Thank you!

 

Attached to the accompanying email is a general school supply list.  This is not an all-inclusive list as some teachers have specific items that they may require for their class.  However, this list will include most items that will be needed for school.  Please reach out to the school if you need assistance with school supplies.

 

Parents, please know that student schedules are still being completed by our school staff.  Schedules are not finalized at this point and are still subject to change up until the first day of school.  Additionally, class sizes will be balanced after the first 10 days of school, so additional schedule changes may occur.  Please know that any changes are done so to ensure students are placed in the appropriate classes to promote student success and to ensure compliance with the state class size amendment.

 

School starts for students on Monday, August 12^th.  Student school hours are from 9:40AM until 4:10PM.  On the first day, when students arrive, they should look for their grade level lists so they know which classroom to report to in order to pick up their schedule.  Grade level lists will be located in the following locations:  6^th grade – Main Office Wall; 7^th grade – Cafeteria Windows; and 8^th grade – Lockers by the Media Center.  We will have lots of staff members out and helping students find their way.

 

Parents, please help us by ensuring that students do not arrive at school any earlier than 9:10AM.  The code of student conduct states that students should not be on campus any earlier than 30 minutes before the start of school as well as 30 minutes after school ends.  If you are looking for before/after care, we are partners with the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA on 16^th Street in Palm Harbor. 

 

Attention all car riders, I have attached a traffic flow map for you.  Please be very cautious and patient in the car line.  The car line is a No Cell Phone Zone.  Please take direction from our staff so you know where our loading and unloading zones are.  Please know that the front of the school is our visitor parking lot and bus circle.  The front of the school is NOT for student drop off/pick-up.  For the safety of your child, please utilize the car loop.

 

If you have a bus rider, the PCS Transportation Department will mail home postcards with bus information.  If you do not receive a postcard, please contact the transportation department at 727-587-2020.  If you are riding a bus, it is advised to arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes early. 

 

Parents, please help us enforce the dress code and cell phone policy at school.  Both policies are attached.  As I am sure you have heard on the news, many school districts have revamped their cell phone policies.  Pinellas is one of those districts.  Please be sure to review this with your child.  Additionally, please help us reinforce that we will Power Up Learning, and Power Down Distractions.  Parents, if you need to contact your child during the school day, please call the school and we will pass along the message.  Thank you! 

 

School breakfast AND lunch will be free this year for all students.  However, if students want snacks or a second lunch, students must pay for these.  Cash or check can be brought to school and deposited on student lunch accounts.  Or parents create an online account to access their child’s lunch account using this site (https://www.pcsb.org/Page/40505).  Thank you!

 

To ensure families are ready for the first day of school, PCS has a Back-to School Guide on the PCS website.  Click here to check out this important information.  Also, this year PCS has consolidated school forms online (https://www.pcsb.org/backtoschoolforms).  Parents can log into their Focus account to complete these forms.  Please note that parents must be linked to their child to fill out the forms.  Attached is a tip sheet for filling out the forms.

 

For those students interested in trying out for any of the Carwise Middle sports teams (volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, flag football, and track), those students will need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA.  All paperwork can be dropped off to the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.  Our first season for the school year will be Volleyball.  Tryout dates are TBD.

 

Parents, please support the Carwise PTSA this school year by joining the PTSA.  They provide valuable support to our students, teachers, and families.  Please check out their website:  https://carwise.givebacks.com/ OR https://www.facebook.com/CarwiseMiddlePTSA/.

 

Last, for the fourth year in a row Carwise will be hosting The Players Sports Academy (PSA).  The PSA will be offering soccer and flag football.  If you are interested in these PSA programs, please check out the attached flyer and reach out to the PSA.

 

Parents, we are looking forward to a fantastic school year at Carwise Middle School where Sharks are Always Moving Forward.  School starts for students on Monday, August 12^th.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  Thank you and take care!

 

CMS Supply List 24-25.pdf 

Car Circle Map 24-25.pdf 

Student Dress Code 24-25.pdf 

Discipline including Cell Phone Policy 24-25.pdf 

Back to School FOCUS Forms Tip Sheet.pdf 

PSA Fall Sports.pdf