Principal Eiben's Announcements
Weekend Update 11-27-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
This coming week students will start in their 3rd period class.
Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Also, after school we will have a home girls basketball game against Dunedin Middle. Best of luck ladies!
Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. Also, after school we will have an away boys basketball game against Dunedin Middle. Good luck gentlemen! Additionally, Tuesday after school we will have our Future City Showcase from 4:30 until 7:00PM. We are looking forward to seeing what our gifted students have been working so diligently on!
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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, Wednesday is the school-wide fundraiser reward “Day of Awesomeness.” This day is for any student who raised $50 or more for our Positive Behavior Shark Bite Store fundraiser earlier in the year. Students who qualify will receive a wrist band during 1st period. Please be sure to bring extra socks! No shoes on the inflatable obstacle course. Also, be sure to bring plenty of water to hydrate! This fun event will include a large obstacle course, sports challenges, interactive games, and a dance party! This will take place on our PE field from 10:30AM until noon. Volunteers will need to arrive at 10:00AM. If you are able to assist with this awesome event, please let me know ASAP. After school on Wednesday, we will have an away girls basketball game vs Palm Harbor Middle. Good luck ladies!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. After school we will have a home boys basketball game vs Palm Harbor Middle. Best of luck guys! Also, at 6PM we will host a parent SAT TIPS meeting in the cafeteria. This meeting is for those families that received an invitation for the upcoming SAT administration.
Friday is college day! Wear your favorite college gear!
The Yearbook Staff are looking for photos from school events, sporting events, activities, and performances. It is easy to share your favorite photos! Just use HJSHARE.com or the free HJ eShare App. Be sure to use the school code Carwise. Check out the attached flyer for more details. Also, don’t forget to buy a yearbook! You can order by clicking this link or heading to the CMS website. Yearbooks are just $35.
Last, I have attached a few flyers regarding upcoming school and community events: Performing Arts Booster Three Brothers Christmas Tree Fundraiser, PHUHS Elf Movie Night.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Three Brother Christmas Tree Fundraiser.pdf
Weekend Update 11-06-22
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 start each day in 3rd period. Thank you to everyone for being flexible as we will continue to rotate 1st and 3rd period every other week. Also, this week we will be hosting the Book Fair in the Media Center. Students will visit the Book Fair during their Language Arts class. Please check out the attached Book Fair flyer.
Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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 we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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 we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Thursday will also be our re-scheduled Family & Consumer Science field trip to Tarpon Springs High School. We are excited that our students will finally get to take part in this great experience. Additionally, Thursday after school at 5:30PM we will be hosting an 8th Grade parent meeting regarding the High School District Application Program (DAP) processes as well as high school graduation requirements. This is always an information filled meeting so don’t miss out. Also, our PTSA will host an 8th Grade End of the Year Celebration planning committee meeting immediately after the high school parent meeting (at approx. 6:30PM). We are looking for people willing to help plan and host memorable end of the year events for our 8th grade students. Last, Thursday evening is also a PTSA Sprit Night from 5 to 8PM at Menchies. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth and support the CMS PTSA. Thank you!
Friday is college day! Wear your favorite college gear! Also, Friday we will celebrate Veterans Day. As part of this celebration, we want to recognize the Veterans in our community. Attached below is a template where students can attach a picture of a family member that is a Veteran and add information about them. We will proudly display these during the month of November. Also, attached below is a letter template that students can write a thank you letter to a Veteran. These letters will then be sent out to Veterans across the country. Additionally, after school Carwise Middle will take part in the Veterans Day Chorus Concert at East Lake High School. This great event starts at 6:00PM.
Attention parents, December 15th is the deadline to apply for a Take Stock in Children (TSIC) college scholarship. Please check out the attached flyer to see if you qualify for a TSIC scholarship!
Last, I have attached a few flyers regarding upcoming school and community events: Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High School Shadowing Day Flyer, Hurricane Relief Flyer.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
FamilyVeteranRecognitionTemplate.pdf
ThankYouLettertoVeteranTemplate.pdf
Take Stock in Children Scholarship Flyer.pdf
Gibbs HS PCCA Rising Star Shadow Day 2022.jpg
Weekend Update 10-30-22
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 week we will start each day in 1st period. Thank you to everyone for being flexible as we will continue to rotate 1st and 3rd period every other week.
Monday is Halloween. At Carwise, we do allow students to wear costumes to school. However, all costumes must be within school dress code. Also, no masks or hoods can be worn. No weapons (real or fake) can be part of a costume. Costumes must be school appropriate and not disruptive/offensive. Also, Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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 we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. Also, Tuesday evening is the All-County Chorus Concert at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Best of luck to our students who will be performing and to Mrs. Moss who is the All-County Choral director!
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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 we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, Thursday is the deadline for NJHS members that are running for an officer position to have their election application uploaded to TEAMS. The NJHS chapter meeting to elect officers will be at 8:40AM on Monday, November 7th. Additionally, Thursday after school PCS will offer a visual arts virtual enrichment event at 6PM. Student will learn the basics of 3D sculpting. Check out the attached flyer for more information. Don’t miss out!
Friday is college day! Wear your favorite college gear!
Families, please help Carwise Middle celebrate our amazing staff members. This year’s Carwise Teacher of the Year is Ms. Himmel. Additionally, our Emerging Teacher of the Year is Mrs. O’Brien. Last, our Support Employee of the Year is Mrs. Kelly. These three staff members go above and beyond each day to support our students. Congratulations and thank you to each of them!
Next week we will celebrate Veterans Day. As part of this celebration, we want to recognize the Veterans in our community. Attached below is a template where students can attach a picture of a family member that is a Veteran and add information about them. We will proudly display these during the month of November. Also, attached below is a letter template that students can write a thank you letter to a Veteran. These letters will then be sent out to Veterans across the country. Please help us celebrate Veterans Day! Thank you!
Last, I have attached several flyers with reminder as well as upcoming school and community events: School Lunch Reminders, Hurricane Relief Flyer, Dunedin High Discovery Night flyer, and Dunedin High Shadowing flyer.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Level Up Visual Arts Virtual Enrichment Event Invite 11-03-22.pdf
FamilyVeteranRecognitionTemplate.pdf
ThankYouLettertoVeteranTemplate.pdf
Regularly Priced Lunch Schools Flyer.pdf
Hurricane Ian Relief Drive Flyer.pdf
Dunedin High Discovery Night 2022 flyer.pdf
Dunedin High QR Code Flyer for Shadowing 2022.docx
Mid-Week Update 10-27-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with a mid-week update. I hope everyone is doing well this week!
Our Carwise Middle Student Council will be hosting a Hurricane Ian Relief Drive. We are working to collect supplies to help those affected with the clean-up and re-building process. We are hoping to collect cleaning supplies and/or monetary donations. We will be collecting items such as sponges, buckets, brooms, dust pans, paper towels, trash bags, disinfecting wipes/sprays, and other cleaning supplies. Please see the attached Hurricane Relief Drive flyer for the full list of items we are collecting. Or you can use this link (Hurricane Ian Relief Link) to make a monetary donation. All cleaning supply donations can be dropped off at CMS before school starting on Friday, October 28th. Donation supply bins will be located at both the front and back entrances to the school. The CMS Student Council thanks you for your support!
Also, the PTSA would like to thank everyone who purchased Spirit Wear items! Your support and patience are greatly appreciated! For any questions on previous orders, please email our PTSA President at edelinejt.pta@gmail.com. We thank you again for your support! If you haven’t yet placed an order, this is your opportunity to do so before the holidays! Please visit our PTSA’s online store to place your order (https://carwise.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true) by Monday, October 31st.
Additionally, our PTSA would like to invite 8th grade parents that would like to take part in our end of the year 8th Grade Festivities planning team, to join our meeting on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30PM in the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there!
In addition, the month of October is Arts and Humanities Month. In celebration of the Arts, National PTA Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. This year’s Reflections program theme is “Show Your Voice!” All Carwise students are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. For additional information, guidelines and registration can be found at https://floridapta.org/reflections-art-program/. The deadline to submit Reflections artwork pieces to Carwise PTSA is Friday, December 2nd. We look forward to seeing our students’ artistic talents!
Last, 1st quarter Report Cards went home today with your child. Please be sure to review your child’s report card. If you see low grades, please reach out to the grade level office so we can set up a parent/teacher conference. Thank you!
Thank you again, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy your evening!
Hurricane Ian Relief Drive Flyer.pdf
Weekend Update 10-23-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!
First, I want to thank all of the parents who helped chaperone the SPIFFS field trip! We appreciate your help. Additionally, thank you to the parents who took part in the District Middle School Focus Group at Carwise. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Thank you all!
For this coming week, due to continued late busses we will begin to rotate each week starting the day in 1st and 3rd period. This is the same process we used last school year. This coming week we will start the day in 3rd period. The period schedule progression for this coming week will be: 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7. The following week we will start in 1st period (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). We will continue this rotation each week until bus arrival times improve. I apologize for any inconvenience; however, this rotation will ensure that students are not missing the same 1st period class every day. Thank you for your understanding.
Monday we will have our first National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) meeting for 8th grade students that received acceptance letters at 8:50AM in the cafeteria. Also, Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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 is our re-scheduled FBLA Fall Rally field trip to Innisboork. Also, Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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 we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Additionally, Thursday after school will be our Halloween Dance and Haunted House from 4:30 until 6:00PM. This event is for CMS students only. No costumes, but feel free to dress up (must be in school dress code). Dance tickets are $2, and the haunted house is $3. Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria on October 24, 25, and 26. No tickets will be sold at the door. Also, pizza, cupcakes, and drinks will be for sale at the dance. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event!
Friday is college day! Wear your favorite college gear!
Attention parents and students, we are launching a new reading incentive program called: Carwise Cover to Cover. We are starting this program to help promote the importance of reading (which was lost during the pandemic). Research shows that students who read independently have greater reading comprehension, verbal fluency, and general knowledge than those who do not. Additionally reading improves brain function, reduces stress, and improves your state of mind. Thus, we are starting Carwise Cover to Cover! Students who read and document 1,000 pages of independent reading over the next 10-weeks will be rewarded with a celebration that will include prizes, pizza, and surprises! Students will need signatures from a parent and their Language Arts teacher as part of the process. Check out the attached flyer below. The deadline for the reading log is December 22nd. Parents, please help us get our students reading again! Thank you!
Last, parents we need your help with monitoring and reinforcing appropriate behavior. At school, we conduct weekly lessons regarding appropriate student behavior, including how to handle and prevent bullying. However, we need your help to reinforce what appropriate behavior is. Please help by talking to your child about being respectful, kind, and accepting. Also, please help by monitoring what your child does on social media. Unfortunately, social media is often a major contributor to social issues. It takes a village, and we appreciate your help.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Weekend Update 10-16-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!
Monday there will be no school for students. Monday is a teacher professional development day. Additionally, just a reminder that we will not have any hurricane make-up days due to Hurricane Ian.
Tuesday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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 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, Wednesday students and staff are encouraged to wear their Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear as the Bucs staff will be here taking part in our PE classes. Show your support and GO Bucs!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, Thursday will be our SPIFFs field trip.
Friday Carwise will be hosting a parent and student focus group regarding the middle school experience. We are looking for 12-15 parents that are willing to take part in a 45-minute focus group meeting at 9AM at Carwise. If you are interested in participating, please send me an email. The purpose of the conversation is to learn about your child’s experiences at school. PCS wants to better understand what matters to you, so we can better meet your needs. Again, if you are interested, please reach out. Additionally, we will host a student focus group on Friday at 10AM. We are looking for five students to help with the student focus group. If your child would like to help out, please let me know. Thank you!
I am excited to announce that Carwise Middle will be hosting a Halloween Dance and Haunter House on October 27th from 4:30 until 6:00PM. This event is for CMS students only. No costumes, but feel free to dress up (must be in school dress code). Dance tickets are $2, and the haunted house is $3. Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria on October 24, 25, and 26. No tickets will be sold at the door. Also, pizza, cupcakes, and drinks will be for sale at the dance. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event!
Parents, please help us reinforce the importance of the student planner. Please check your child’s planner each evening so you can follow up on work completion and studying for upcoming tests. Also, please reinforce the importance of completing homework and studying at home. It takes a village, and your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Parents please be sure to check your child’s lunch account. We have numerous accounts that have a negative balance. Lunch accounts can be reviewed at www.myschoolbucks.com. Thank you!
Attention 8th grade families, the District Application Programs process and Discovery Nights will be kicking off soon. Please use this link (https://www.pcsb.org/dap) for more information.
Last, I have attached two flyers for upcoming school and community events: PHUHS 2nd Annual Spooktoberfest and East Lake Community Library Advisory Board Event.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
East Lake Community Library Middle School Advisory Board.pdf
Weekend Update 10-09-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!
First, I want to apologize if this weekend message is missing any information. My computer crashed and I am currently working from my daughter’s computer. With that being said, here we go....
Monday (through Wednesday) we will have Girls basketball tryouts from 7:30 to 9:00AM in the gym. Students trying out will need a participation form, physical, and school insurance. Also, Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Also, after school we will have a home volleyball game vs Dunedin Middle. Please remember that tickets to the game are $2. Best of luck to our athletes! All students who attend the game must remain in the gym during the entirety of the game. Additionally, the PTSA will be having a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5:00 to 7:00PM. Please come out to Chick-fil-A Oldsmar to support our PTSA. Thank you!
Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. Additionally, Tuesday (through Thursday) we will have Boys basketball tryouts from 4:20 to 5:45PM in the gym. Students trying out will need a participation form, physical, and school insurance. Also, after school we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM in the media center. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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, on Wednesday our 8th grade students will take the PSAT. This will assess reading and math skills that are essential for college and beyond. The PSAT 8/9 is an important step in your child’s journey to college and/or strong career path. Also, after school we will have an away volleyball game vs Palm Harbor Middle. Good luck to our athletes!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.
Friday marks the end of the 1st quarter. Please be sure that you check your child’s grades to ensure they are caught up and all assignments are turned in. Report cards will be sent home on October 27th. Parents, please help us reinforce the importance of students using their planner as well as studying for tests and quizzes. Learning takes organization and repetition.
Attention 8th grade parents, if you forgot to order your 8th grade panoramic picture, you can still send in your order form through this Friday. Or you can use the is link (order link) and use the code FM404973 to submit your order.
Last, parents please be sure to check your child’s lunch account. We have numerous accounts that have a negative balance. Lunch accounts can be reviewed at www.myschoolbucks.com. Thank you!
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
10-10-2022 Chick-Fil-A Oldsmar Spirit Night Flyer.pdf
Weekend Update 10-02-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is safe and weathered the storm well. Please reach out if the CMS team can assist with any post-storm assistance.
First, I want to thank all of the Carwise staff members who were part of the hurricane shelter team at CMS. Your commitment to the community during this challenging time is truly appreciated. I am happy to say the Carwise will be open and ready for students tomorrow. We look forward to returning to some normalcy!
Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Also, after school we will have a home volleyball game vs Tarpon Springs Middle. Please remember that tickets to the game are $2. Best of luck to our athletes!
Tuesday (through Thursday) our students will being the process of taking the Write Score assessment during their Language Arts classes. This assessment will help us gage our students’ writing abilities so we can provide supports where needed. Also, Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. Additionally, after school we will have another home volleyball game vs Tarpon Springs Middle. Good luck teams!
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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, Wednesday will be our 8th Grade Panoramic Picture. If you are interested in ordering an 8th Grade Panoramic Picture, please have your child bring in the order form that was sent home or use the attached form. Don’t miss out on this keepsake moment! Additionally, picture re-takes will occur on Wednesday. So, if your child missed picture day or does not like their picture, re-takes will be Wednesday! If you are opting for re-takes, please return your first set of pictures on picture re-take day.
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, before school we will have an FBLA meeting at 8:40AM in room 2-110. Additionally, after school we will have an away volleyball game at Safety Harbor Middle. Best of luck to our student athletes!
Friday we will start open gym / basketball conditioning for those students interested in trying out for our boys and girls basketball teams. This will occur each Friday morning from 7:30 until 9:00AM. Students interested in conditioning/trying out must have a completed participation form (attached), a copy of a physical dated within the past year, and a copy of school insurance (link). PCS has yet to set dates for tryouts. Once we know, we will pass along this information.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
8th Grade Panoramic Picture Order Form.pdf
Weekend Update 09-25-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is doing well this weekend!
No decisions have been made yet regarding cancellations of school for this coming week. Pinellas County Schools will send updates regarding any potential school closures. Stay tuned!
Last week, students who ordered school pictures received them on Friday. Additionally, picture re-takes will occur on October 5th. So, if your child missed picture day or does not like their picture, re-takes will be October 5th. If you are opting for re-takes, please return your first set of pictures on picture re-take day. Also, last week on Friday student who met GPA and behavior requirements for the National Junior Society received invitation letters to attend a student informational meeting on October 3rd at 8:50AM. The application process and chapter expectations will be explained to prospective members at the meeting. Students or parents that have any questions should contact Ms. Himmel at himmelp@pcsb.org.
If schools are open this coming week, our week will consist of the following:
Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Also, after school we will have a home volleyball game vs Dunedin Middle. Please remember that tickets to the game are $2. Best of luck to our athletes!
Tuesday (through Thursday) our students will being the process of taking the Write Score assessment during their Language Arts classes. This assessment will help us gage our students’ writing abilities so we can provide supports where needed. Also, Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Wednesday after school we will have an away volleyball game at Palm Harbor Middle. Good luck student athletes!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, Thursday is the Jacobsen Culinary Arts Academy at Tarpon High School field trip with Mrs. Duggan. Additionally, some of our FBLA students will be headed to Innisbrook for the Fall FBLA Rally.
Friday is the final Friday of September. Please help us show your support for September’s National Suicide Prevention Month by wearing Teal and Purple. Thank you! Also, on Friday we will start open gym / basketball conditioning for those students interested in trying out for our boys and girls basketball teams. This will occur each Friday morning from 7:30 until 9:00AM. Students interested in conditioning/trying out must have a completed participation form (attached), a copy of a physical dated within the past year, and a copy of school insurance (link). PCS has yet to set dates for tryouts. Once we know, we will pass along this information.
For those 8th grade families that are interested in the Countryside High School I-Stem program, please review the attached flyer for information about their Discovery Night and student shadowing days.
Last, just a reminder that September is School Attendance Awareness month. Sporadic absences, not just those on consecutive days of school, matter. Before you know it, just one or two days a month can add up to nearly 10% of the school year. This puts students at risk of negatively impacting their education. Help us set an example that attendance matters. Thank you!
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Please stay tuned for more information regarding any potential school closings due to the tropical weather. Thank you and take care!
Countryside High School ISTEM Shadowing Days 22-23.pdf
Weekend Update 09-18-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!
This coming week is Start with Hello Week. This week will teach students empathy and how to be more socially inclusive and connected with each other. Additionally, this week will include Spirit Week dress up days (see the attached flyer). We are excited to see everyone’s school spirit. Please be sure that all clothing is within PCS dress code. Thank you!
Monday’s Start With Hello Week sprit day will be “Be Yourself – Wear Crazy Socks or Crazy Hair Day.” Also, Monday is the deadline for the Peace Poster Contest. See the attached flyer for more details. Additionally, Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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 Week sprit day will be “Have School Spirit – Wear CMS/Shark Gear.” Also, Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM.
Wednesday’s Start With Hello Week sprit day will be “International Peace Day – Wear Tie-Dye / 60’s & 70’s Gear.” Also, Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Wednesday after school we will have a home volleyball game against Safety Harbor Middle. Please know that PCS did raise the price on volleyball tickets this school year. Tickets to games are now $2. Come on out and cheer on our teams!
Thursday’s Start With Hello Week sprit day will be “Professional Dress Day – Dress Like Your Dream Job.” Also, Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, Thursday after school we are excited to host our 7th and 8th grade Open House. The doors will open at 5:30PM and the event will start at 6:00PM. We welcome you to meet our teachers and find out about what your students are working on in their classes. Please know that Open House is not a time for parent/teacher conference, but a way for you to meet, greet, and find out how to best support your child. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your child, please be sure to reach out to the grade level office to schedule a parent/teacher conference. Additionally, all day on Thursday will be a PTSA Spirit Day/Night at Three Brothers Pizza. A portion of all sales will benefit our PTSA. Please enjoy some pizza from Three Brothers on Thursday!
Friday’s Start With Hello Week sprit day will be “Show Your Support for Start With Hello – Wear Green Day.” Also, Friday is the due date for permission slips and money for the Jacobsen Culinary Arts Academy field trip. Please be sure to turn in your $16 and permission slip to Mrs. Duggan by Friday for the field trip on September 29th. Thank you!
Once again, school breakfast will be free this year for all students. However, lunch will cost $2.75 unless your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch. If you receive free/reduced lunch, or think you may qualify, please be sure to apply/re-apply for this school year at www.myschoolapps.com. All applications for free/reduced lunch are due by September 21st. Starting on September 22nd students will be changed full price if you do not apply. Also, we have numerous students with negative lunch account balances. Parents can log on to www.myschoolbucks.com to view their child’s lunch account. If you have additional questions or if financial stress is an issue, please reach out to our cafeteria manager, Franja Eastling at 727-724-1459.
Believe it or not, yearbooks are already on sale (pre-order). Yearbooks are $35 plus an online processing fee. Don’t miss out! Order now! Use this link to place your order!
Lastly, September is Attendance Awareness Month. Help us improve our school’s attendance. Please avoid extended vacations that require your child to miss school. Try to line up your vacations with the school’s schedule. Also, avoid scheduling appointments during the school day, if possible. Children are more successful in school if they miss less than one day of school each month. Thank you!
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Peace Poster Contest Flyer.jpg
Weekend Update 09-11-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and having a nice Patriot Day!
On Monday, in recognition of Patriot Day, we are encouraging students and staff to wear Red, White, and Blue to school. Also, Monday is the deadline for FBLA applications and payment. No new members will be accepted after this day. Monday students will be receiving progress reports. These will look just like a report card. Please review your child’s mid-quarter grades. If you see low grades, please reach out to the school to schedule a parent/teacher conference. Additionally, Monday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Finally, we will also have a home volleyball game after school against Palm Harbor Middle. Come out and cheer on our teams!
Tuesday we will again have after school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 4:20 until 5:20PM. Also, Tuesday at 5:30PM we will have our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting in the Media Center. The meeting is open to all who are interested. If you are interested in serving on the SAC board, please send me an email ASAP. Following the SAC meeting, we will have our first PTSA meeting of the year. The PTSA will be presenting their budget for approval. Also, we will have a special presentation from the Pinellas County Schools Prevention Office regarding suicide prevention awareness. In this session, facilitators will discuss signs to watch for, available resources, and what to do when your student needs help. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Don’t miss out.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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, Wednesday is the last day of our School-Wide Step It UP! fundraiser to benefit our Shark Bite PBIS Reward Program. Thank you to everyone who helped with this great event! Finally, we will also have an away volleyball game after school against Tarpon Middle. Best of luck athletes!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM.
Friday we will be promoting College and Careers. To take part, student should wear their favorite college, university, or tech college gear! Go Gators and Bulls!
Believe it or not, yearbooks are already on sale (pre-order). Yearbooks are $35 plus an online processing fee. Don’t miss out! Order now! Use this link to place your order!
Parents, please help us reinforce the cell phone policy by talking to your child. Cell phones, and all personal electronic devices, must be turned off and put away while at school. We have had numerous phones confiscated from students. Parents are required to pick up confiscated phones on the third offense. Please help us ensure that students are focused on school and not their phone. Thank you!
Attention 8th grade families who are interested it the Palm Harbor University High School IB Program. PHU offers student shadowing during October and November. If you are interested, use this link to register.
Last, I have attached several flyers for upcoming school and community events: CMS Peace Poster Contest, Palm Harbor Park & Rec Cooking Class, Countryside High School Fall Festival, and a Community School Supplies & Books Give Away Event.
Thank you, Carwise families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Suicide Prevention Awarness Flyer.pdf
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Palm Harbor Park&Rec Cooking Class.pdf
Countryside High School 3rd Annual Fall Festival.pdf
School Supplies & Books Giveaway Event.pdf
Mid-Week Update 09/08/22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with some mid-week updates.
First, thank you staff and families for your flexibility when the power went out today. Parents, please talk with your child about appropriate behavior during emergency situations. Thank you too all the students who quietly waited for instructions from staff the staff at Carwise.
Once again, our 7th & 8th Grade Open House will be canceled for this evening due to the power outage. The power has come back on, but the buildings are getting warm, and we are not sure if the A/C is working correctly. Thus, we will be rescheduling our 7th & 8th Grade Open House for Thursday, September 22nd. Thank you for your understanding.
Next week, our PTSA will be hosting our first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 13th at 6:30PM in the Media Center. At this meeting, the PTSA will be presenting their budget for approval. Also, we will have a special presentation from the Pinellas County School Prevention Office regarding suicide prevention awareness. In this session, facilitators will discuss signs to watch for, available resources, and what to do when your student needs help. With September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and September 10th being World Suicide Prevention Day we knew this would be a very fitting and important presentation. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Don’t miss out.
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we are asking students and staff to wear Teal and Black to school tomorrow (Friday, September 9th).
Additionally, PCS is teaming up with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMI is offering a new teen program called EVOLVE. This is a free 6-week mental health education program for youth under 18. Topics will include stigma, finding help, and self-care. This program will take place virtually on Saturday mornings starting September 24th. Please see the attached flyer for more information and the link to register.
Last, September is also Attendance Awareness Month. Research shows that nearly 9 out of 10 students who missed more than four days of school in September were chronically absent that school year. Chronic absences, or missing two or more days of school a month, whether excused or unexcused, is associated with poor READING skills. Help us help your child be successful in school. Have them at school daily and on time. Thank you!
Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Suicide Prevention Awarness Flyer.pdf
Weekend Update 09-04-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful Labor Day Weekend.
I want to start by thanking everyone who has helped support our school-wide fundraiser. We are off to a great start. The fundraiser will continue through September 14th. We also have more great prizes to come! Thank you for your support of Carwise Middle.
Looking forward to next week, please don’t forget that there is no school on Monday in honor of the Labor Day Holiday.
Tuesday we will have after school ELP/tutoring 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. Also, Tuesday (and Wednesday) we will have our cheerleading tryouts in the cafeteria. All paperwork was due by September 1st. If trying out, please be sure your ride picks you up at 5:30PM in front of the school. Additionally, Tuesday we will have our first volleyball game (boys and girls) at Safety Harbor Middle. Best of luck to all of our athletes. Eighth grade parents, please be on the look out Tuesday after school for information regarding the upcoming PSAT test for all 8th graders. The PSAT will be taken at school on October 12th.
Wednesday we will have before school ELP/tutoring 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, after school we will have day two of cheerleading tryouts until 5:30PM. Additionally, we will be starting our Origami Club. The Origami Club will meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4:20 until 5:20PM in Mrs. Rossie’s room (6-113). Last, we will have another round of volleyball games at Dunedin Middle. Best of luck!
Thursday we will again have before school ELP/tutoring in the media center from 8:20 until 9:20AM. Also, Thursday after school we are excited to host our 7th and 8th grade Open House. The doors will open at 5:30PM and the event will start at 6:00PM. We welcome you to meet our teachers and find out about what your students are working on in their classes. Please know that Open House is not a time for parent/teacher conference, but a way for you to meet, greet, and find out how to best support your child. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your child, please be sure to reach out to the grade level office to schedule a parent/teacher conference. Thank you!
Attention families, I have attached an updated ELP/Tutoring schedule that includes start dates for each club and activity. Please check out all the great academic activities and clubs that CMS has to offer. Don’t miss out!
Once again, school breakfast will be free this year for all students. However, lunch will cost $2.75 unless you qualify for free/reduced lunch. If you receive free/reduced lunch, or think you may qualify, please be sure to apply ASAP at www.myschoolapps.com. Families will still be responsible for any negative balances even if they qualify. We will begin to notify families with negative balances this coming week, to ensure that you are aware. For more information regarding school meals, please check out the attached school meals flyer.
Attention families, our first General PTSA meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at Carwise Middle in the Media Center. At this meeting the PTSA will present their proposed budget and will also have a guest speaker and presentation. Please don’t miss out on our first PTSA meeting of the year! Additionally, the deadline to order Carwise Middle spirit wear from the PTSA will be Monday, September 4th. If you haven’t placed your order yet, please do so by Monday using this link to the PTSA online store. Don’t miss out on their great spirt wear gear!
Last, for anyone who is interested in serving on the Carwise Middle School Advisory Council, please send me an email so I can get your contact information. Thank you!
Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Hello, Carwise Middle School families!
This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with exciting news about our fundraiser kickoff!
We are SO excited to invite all of you to participate in our Step It UP! Program!
We are asking for your help to raise money for the Shark Bite Reward Program, student and teacher incentives, and school supplies.
Our next step is to ask each of you to take action by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT by clicking the link below. It will take you to our school’s donation website, where you can set up your child’s personal donation page and invite your friends and family by email or text message to join in our efforts!
https://app.pop4kids.org/carwisems34684
This entire process can be completed in TEN MINUTES OR LESS. Please enter at least TEN OR MORE email addresses or cell phone numbers of your friends and family via your personal donation page, and your child will automatically qualify for Golden Ticket Prizes that we will start handing out TOMORROW! Please make sure you complete this process by midnight tonight to qualify for prizes tomorrow.
Don’t forget to share your personal donation link on social media as well. The more money we raise, the more impact we can make at CARWISE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Our school is very excited to celebrate our students and their hard work at our Day of Awesomeness! Check out this link to see what this EPIC event is all about: Day of Awesomeness Video.
Every donation, big or small, will help our school. Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation, so that we can continue to fund and support our students’ bright and amazing futures! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Chad Eiben
PS: Attached is the Golden Ticket Parent Letter that was sent home with your student today, which contains all the information.
Weekend Update 08-28-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! Once again, we had another great week at Carwise!
This coming week we will include lots of events, so please pay close attention. This Monday we will begin our class balancing process to ensure that no classes are overloaded. We do this to guarantee that our school meets the state required class size amendment law. However, this does mean that students may receive a schedule change. We know that this is not ideal, and we work to avoid this when possible. Nevertheless, please know that some students will inevitably receive changes to their schedule. This Monday, all students will check the 1st period class rosters that will be posted before school, just like we did on the first day of school. This will direct students to their first period class where new schedules will be passed out.
On Tuesday (and Thursday), our students will take part in the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessment. These assessments will monitor progress in reading and math three times a year to track student’s progress in learning the required materials. Please note that these are progress monitoring assessments. The results of the first assessments will only be used to help teachers understand what areas to focus on with their students. The questions on these assessments will get easier or more difficult depending on how the student responds, and each student will see different questions. Tuesday’s test will focus on Reading.
Wednesday we will kick off our exciting school-wide fundraiser that will help fund our Shark Bite Reward Program as well as provide other student and staff rewards and incentives. Additionally, this fundraiser will have awesome student prizes. Please be on the lookout for more information and look for the “Golden Ticket” to come home with your child on Wednesday.
Thursday students will take the Math section of the FAST progress monitoring assessment. Again, the results of the first assessments will only be used to help teachers understand what areas to focus on with their students. Also, Thursday evening our Performing Arts Boosters will be hosting a Spirit Night at Vampire Penguin Shaved Snow & Desserts. Please see the attached flyer and come out to support the Performing Arts!
Each Friday we will be promoting College and Careers. To take part, student should wear their favorite college, university, or tech college gear! Go Gators and Bulls!
Also, this coming week we will kick off ELP and clubs. Please check out the attached document to learn about our Extended Learning Program (ELP) times/days as well as all of our amazing clubs. Don’t miss out on these great opportunities.
Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about the upcoming FAST progress monitoring assessments this week, you can find more information about the test and see sample questions at flfast.org/families. Once on the site, just select the grade band appropriate for your student(s).
More information about the BEST standards and the new state assessments can be found at https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/.
Parents, if your child rides a bike to school, please encourage them to place their bike in one of our two bike racks. Additionally, bikes should be locked up each day. We had numerous bikes this past week that were not locked up and were not in the bike rack. Thank you for your help!
Last, please support the Carwise PTSA. This group provides many resources and programs that support our students, staff, and families. Click here to check out the new PTSA website and to register to be a member.
Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
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August 23rd Update
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, with a mid-week update.
I am excited to announce that we have secured coaches for our boys and girls volleyball teams. I know it will be a quick turnaround, but the season is starting soon. So, we will have boys and girls tryouts this week on Thursday and Friday (August 25th and 26th) after school until 5:30PM each day. Students must attend both days. Also, we will need a participation form (attached), a copy of a physical within the last year, and a copy of school insurance (link). Information packets can be picked up in the media center. Paperwork can be turned in at the media center OR students can bring their paperwork to the gym during tryouts. Best of luck to our athletes!
Additionally, we continue to have a few late busses each day. Please know that a bus will always come for our students, even if it is running late. Thus, students should remain at the bus stop in the morning until the bus arrives. We are hopeful that these issues will be worked out soon. If you have questions or concerns regarding busses, please reach out to the Transportation Department (727-587-2020). Also, if you are not yet signed up to receive notifications about late busses and bus changes, I highly recommend you sign up for Bus Bulletin. Click here for more information about the Bus Bulletin notification system.
Last, I sent an email out earlier today regarding an upcoming fundraiser for our school. This fundraiser will help fund our Shark Bites Reward Program as well as provide other student and staff rewards and incentives. Additionally, this fundraiser will have awesome student prizes. If you did not get the email, please reach out to the school to ensure your email address is correct in Focus. Thank you!
Thank you, again families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Weekend Update 08-21-22
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your weekend update. I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! Once again, we had another great week at Carwise!
This coming week we will have student pictures on Wednesday through science classes. Picture packets were sent home on Friday. I have also attached this information if you did not receive the packet. Also, on Wednesday after students get their picture taken, we will be checking for student computer damage and re-checking out computers to students. Please be sure that if your child has their school computer on Wednesday so we can take care of this required process.
Also, this week our school nurse will be reaching out to 7th grade families that have not yet turned in their required shot records. Seventh grade students are required to have their Tdap vaccine or a valid documented exemption. Otherwise, students will be excluded from classes as per Florida Statue. Please be sure to get your shot records turned in if you have not done so. Thank you!
Cheerleading tryouts will be held on September 6th and 7th in the cafeteria. Students must attend both days and be picked up at school by 5:45PM. Those interested in trying out can pick up the information packet from the media center. Students trying out must turn in a completed participation form (attached), a copy of a physical dated within the past year, and a copy of school insurance (link). Paperwork is due by September 1st and should be turned in to the media center. Best of luck to those trying out!
For those students interested in trying out for volleyball, we are currently searching for coaches. If/when we find coaches, I will send out information regarding tryouts. However, we do want to get the paperwork started. Those interested in trying out can pick up the information packet from the media center. Students trying out must turn in a completed participation form (attached), a copy of a physical dated within the past year, and a copy of school insurance (link). Paperwork is due ASAP and should be turned in to the media center. Please stay tuned as tryouts will most likely be this week.
In other sports related news, our partner The Players Sports Academy (PSA) has filled up their flag football program. However, they are still looking for more participants for the soccer program. Those who participate in the soccer program will receive top-notch instruction from a former Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer player. Reach out to the PSA using this link for more information. Don’t miss out!
Attention parents, school breakfast will be free this year for all students. However, lunch will cost $2.75 unless your family qualifies for free/reduced lunch. If students want a second meal, it will cost $2.50. Also, we have started selling snacks again. Snacks are not included in the regular cost of lunch. Cash or checks can be brought to school and deposited on student lunch accounts. Or parents can log on to www.myschoolbucks.com to access their child’s lunch account. If you receive free/reduced lunch, or think you may qualify, please be sure to apply/re-apply for this school year at www.myschoolapps.com. For more information regarding school meals, please check out the attached school meals flyer. If you have additional questions or if financial stress is an issue, please reach out to our cafeteria manager, Franja Eastling at 727-724-1459.
Last, parents please know that good student attendance at school helps children do well at school and eventually in the workplace. Good attendance matters for school success. By middle and high school, poor attendance is the leading indicator of dropping out of school. Developing the habit of good attendance prepares students for success in school, the workplace, and in life. Please help and support good attendance. Thank you!
Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where we are Committed to Excellence in Education. Take care!
Regularly Priced Lunch Schools Flyer.pdf
Carwise Middle Upcoming School Events
Hello, Carwise Middle School families. My name is Mr. Eiben and I am the proud principal at Carwise Middle School. I am reaching out to inform our families of some upcoming school events. We are looking forward to a fun-filled school year.
First, for our incoming 6th graders we have Shark Camp this Wednesday, July 27th. This camp will help familiarize our incoming 6th graders with the school campus, processes and procedures as well as allow them to meet other 6th graders and teachers too. I highly encourage any 6th grader that is nervous about starting middle school to attend this camp. We will offer two time slots on this day. The first is 9AM until 11:15 for last names staring with letters A through L. The second time slot is 12:30PM until 2:45 for last names starting with letters M through Z. No RSVP or reservation necessary. Also, parents are encouraged to stay the first 15 minutes of each session.
Additionally, we will have our 6th Grade Open House on Monday, August 8th. 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, pick up information regarding sports, and register to be a volunteer and/or mentor. Once on campus we will have 1st period classes posted alphabetically for each student in the cafeteria. At 6PM, students will report to their 1st period class and pick up their schedule. 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 7th and 8th Grade Open House will be held later in the school year on Thursday, September 8th. More information will come as the date gets closer.
Attention parents of 7th graders, please remember that we need your child’s updated shot records. Seventh grade students are required to have their Tdap vaccine prior to the start of school or a valid documented exemption. Otherwise, students will be excluded from classes as per Florida Statue. If you have not done so, please 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 in order to promote student success.
We are looking forward to a fantastic school year at Carwise Middle. School starts for students on Wednesday, August 10th. Please reach out if you have any questions. Enjoy the rest of your summer and take care.
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