CMS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

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Carver Middle School would like to thank the following local businesses
for their donations and gifts to help us show appreciation for our Teachers! 
Their support made Teacher Appreciation Week even more special.

ShirtTales Pizza Inn Curves of Laurinburg One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning	Subway of Laurel Hill Mamie’s Drive-In Mildred’s Florist Charlie Fipps Insurance Company
Woody’s Printing Shop Lily’s Quilts One Hour Cleaners Harley’s Tuxedos and Gift	Bob’s Jewelry of Laurinburg Arby’s Sweet Spot Bakery KFC White’s Jewelry

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Carver Students & Teacher Participate in FUNd Run

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CMS students & and their advisor/trainer Mrs. Puryear, participated in the 8th annual FUNd Run 4 Life this past Saturday, April 21st.  This event is a fund raising effort to benefit the Diabetes Education Fund and the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Fund and is sponsored by the Scotland Memorial Foundation.

Carver TSA Competes in Greensboro

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Carver Middle School T.S.A. (Technology Student Association) recently competed at the North Carolina Technology Student Association Conference on March 25^th -27^th at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. A total of twenty students participated in different technology events against middle school students from across the state.

Students prepared for these events during their technology class with Sharon Stephens. Members of the club spent numerous hours on research and model design over the course of the school year. Groups also worked with software programs that assisted them in developing videos, brochures and slide presentations.

First-place winners are:  Madison Berry, Jasmine Jessie and Erica Locklear in Medical Technology created a display, model and research notebook on “Bioprinting”.  Emily Locklear, Hannah Smith and Cheyanne Strong in Environmental Challenge created a notebook and Power Point presentation on a the “Dangers of CFL Bulbs”.  Jasmine Jessie in Multimedia Production created a Prezi Presentation on School Dress Code.

Third-place winners are:  Ashley Norton and Samantha Whitehead in Go Green created a notebook and model of a Solar Cooker.  Allyson Lane and Madison Owen in “Agricultural & Biotechnology Issues” created a display, model and research notebook on “Regenerative Medicine.”  Madison Berry and Erica Locklear in “Techno Talk” demonstrated their ability to work together in teams in order to build and replicate a structure through texting.  Shikhan Barrios, Bradley Pate and Christian Vavalis Video Game Design developed an E-rated game on the solar system.  Carsen Adams, Allisa Dilling and Mollie Locklear in Webdesign created a site on NASA and the schools technology program.Other finalist included Savyione Davis, Jerrod Douglas, James Fore and Jonathan McAllister.

The club hopes to advance to the TSA National Conference in Nashville, TN June 21^st - June 25^th.

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Carver Basketball Players Attend Clinic & Work With Pros

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Two talented 8th graders got the chance of a lifetime recently when they were selected to work with several professional trainers & coaches to improve their basketball skills when they travelled to Charlotte, NC, to participate in the Intimidators Basketball Clinic.  World-class trainers such as Alan Stein and Micah Lancaster worked with students on drills & techniques to improve their game.The event was hosted by Carver Social Studies teacher Gilbert Abraham who is also a basketball coach & trainer in Scotland County.

Sir Purr to Appear at EOG Pep Rally

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Carolina Panthers mascot, Sir Purr, is set to thrill the CMS Eagles on Tuesday, April 17th, when he will bring an action-packed program, Sack the EOGs to Carver students!  The program will encourage students to REACH for EOG sucess by getting Rest, Excercise, Asking questions, having Conficence & Healthy eating.  The Eagles are looking forward to a fun educational time with Sir Purr!!

FCA Banquet

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Five of our Carver Middle School Fellowship of Christian Athletes members were given the opportunity to attend the 2012 Scotland High School FCA fundraiser banquet.  In addition to great food, the students were able to meet “The Voice of NC State Radio”, as well as the keynote speaker, basketball Hall Of Famer David Thompson.  

Mrs. Wards Communication Skills students recently read "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", after which they created their very own candy inventions, designed a room that would be found in the chocolate factory, and provided a written advertisement for their creations. 

Local Poet Visits Carver

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Local Poet Robert Malloy makes a presentation
of his work to 7th grade boys, emphasizing his
central message, "Write, don't fight."

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The National PTA has developed a Parents Guide to Student Success with the Common Core standards.  Scotland County Schools are transitioning to Common Core during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years.  The link below will take you directly to the PTA Parent Guide site.  This resource is divided by grades and includes information on what your child can expect to learn at each specific grade level, activities that can be done at home, and tips on how to build stronger relationships with teachers.  Teachers and staff at Carver Middle School are excited about the opportunity to work with our students as we begin a new era in learning.  The Parent Guide can be found at http://www.pta.org/4446.htm.