Charles Town Prowler

Thank you for all of your support through the first two weeks of school. The staff and students have been busy diving into their curriculum while continuing to establish classroom norms and expectations. It is hard to believe that it is already September. This month we will be rolling out club opportunities for students as well as have our first Kona Ice Friday of the year.

This week, please join me in welcoming three new staff members to the Panther Community.

• Teachers: Ms. Barrat and Mr. Labelle
• School Counselor: Mr. Wilson

We are excited to have individuals join the Panther family and help get us three steps closer to completing our staff for the school year.

If you have not already done so, please submit all beginning of the year paperwork to the school's main office.

Ms. Reed

Students are encouraged to eat breakfast daily either at home or when they first arrive to school. Students are to report directly to the cafeteria if they wish to purchase a school breakfast.

Cross Country: The Panther XC team is back in action Tuesday, 9/6 at Sam Michaels Park. The Panthers are facing off against Capon Bridge, Romney, Warm Springs, and Wildwood. Race starts at 4:00 PM.

Football and Cheer: The Panther football team lost a tough game on Saturday to DC middle school, JH Johnson. The Panthers are back in action on Thursday, 9/15, as they take on visiting Romney Middle School at 3:30 PM.

Volleyball: Volleyball kicks off their season on Wednesday, 9/7 as they travel to Harpers Ferry to take on the Tigers. Match starts at 6:00 PM.

Follow more Panther Athletics at http://ctms.jcswv.org

Students have been practicing various safety drills the last two weeks. This week we will be practicing our Lockdown Drill. These drills can be stressful for not only the students, but also the staff and parents. We do encourage parents/care givers to have an open conversation about these drills.

Below are recommendations for navigating the conversation with your middle school student:

• By the time students are preteens, they have likely seen a lot of media related to school violence, and are aware of recent tragedies.

• One of the most valuable things that educators and parents can do is to listen to their preteens concerns and help them work through their fears regarding lockdowns.

• When your child brings up concerns about school lockdown safety procedures, it’s important to have open and honest conversations to discuss their concerns.

• Although hearing the term code 'lockdown' itself may evoke feelings of anxiety in students, parents can help to ease this fear by emphasizing the role that students have in maintaining safe schools - by following school safety drills and guidelines.

• It will also help to explain that a drill is a proactive practice to take in order to remain safe.

• Mental health support is available at your child’s school. Talk to a school counselor about your concerns. They can provide information, support and coping strategies for children and adults.

• School starts at 7:50
• Attendance is essential
• Contact the front office if you need an Educational Leave Form
• Report all absences to the front office
• Parents/Guardians MUST have a photo ID when entering the building
• Report directly to the main office when entering the building

West Virginia state law requires that all children entering school for the first time in K-12 must show proof of immunizations, in addition 7th and 12th graders must show additional proof of Tdap and MCV4 (meningitis) immunizations." If you need help obtaining immunizations for your student, please contact the Jefferson County Health Department at 304-728-8416, or your Primary Care Physician. Please submit immunization records to the school nurse. Please understand, if immunization records are not provided for 7th graders, those students will not be able to attend school per state policy.

If your child requires any medications, inhalers, etc., please reach out to the nurses office at 304-725-7821 ext. 3210. Thank you.

Mrs. Mariah Dent

School Nurse

Nicole Reed, Principal, nreed@k12.wv.us

Jeremiah Brock, Assistant Principal, jlbrock@k12.wv.us

Samuel Carpenter, Assistant Principal, Samuel.carpenter@k12.wv.us

Jennifer Mills, School Counselor, Jennifer.mills@k12.wv.us

Jay Wilson, School Counselor, JBWilson@k12.wv.us

Mariah Dent, Nurse, mariah.dent@k12.wv.us

Main Office: 304-725-7821