Charles Town Prowler

Hello Panther Community,

We are gearing up for another great week at CTMS. Teachers and students are working hard with curriculum in every content area. This is great news as we are nearing the mid-point of the first 9-weeks!

Teachers are now updating grades in Canvas. Please make sure you are able to follow your student's progress within Canvas. This is how you will check your student's midterm grades. If you are not, please reach out to the school so we can set you up with an observer pair code linked to your student.

We will be reaching out to students who are at risk of failing a core course after the mid-point of the 9-weeks. We will be offering tutoring for those students who have a D or F at the mid-point. Look out for more information on this opportunity.

You will notice updates in this week's Prowler from various groups and/or teachers at CTMS. We are looking forward to providing weekly updates from staff sponsors each week.

This week, our Builder's Club will be participating in Day of Caring with United Way. We have athletic events for Volleyball, Cross Country, and Football this week. Best of luck to all the Panthers competing this week.

Ms. Reed

A big shout out to two heroes right here at Charles Town Middle School, Mrs. Misty Meadows and Mrs. Larissa Caldwell.

Mrs. Meadows one of our sixth grade Social Studies teachers and Mrs. Caldwell, Weston Caldwell’s mother, are two of the many women that were serving in the military at the time of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.

These heroes spoke to our 6th grade Social Studies classes telling them about their thoughts and personal experiences on that fateful day. Our students learned a great deal about the meaning of 911 and why we must always remember.

Thank you, Mrs. Caldwell for taking off work to be with us on 9/9/2022 during our 3rd and 4th periods.

The CTMS FFA will be hosting its annual fall mum sale on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday, September 22nd from 3 to 7pm at the school greenhouse. Fall mums of various sizes and colors along with other fall decor will be for sale. Proceeds benefiting CTMS FFA and CTMS Agriculture Department.

The Black Student Association began last week with an amazing turn out of students seeking to learn more of their special heritage and its significant cultural contributions to this world. Led by Acting President-Jeremiah Brown and Acting Vice-President-Timia Perry, everyone came with open minds, open hearts, and a willingness to participate in safe spaces created for all students.

The student-led organization will meet each month to focus on an essential element of Black History and becoming more culturally responsive. We will also collaborate with the local NAACP in sponsoring more events like the beginning of school Youth Block Party, trip to National Museum of African American History, student visits to Hampton or Norfolk Universities, attend the premier of Black Panther II, and more! Come listen and learn with us.

TRIVIA: The first student to room 32 with a correct interpretation of the header and the name of the African nation who is credited with the phrases origin wins a prize!

Mr. Green, Faculty Sponsor

CTMS FFA membership forms are available on Mrs. Friend’s door, room 44. Membership forms and dues should be returned by Wednesday, September 14th.

Mrs. Friend, Faculty Advisor

All the CTMS Bands are playing their instruments and learning new music.

• The beginning band has learned 5 notes and is starting to read music!
• The 6th grade band is learning how to tune their instrument using the Tonal Energy app.
• The 7th grade band is reviewing concepts learned in 6th grade and working on grade 1 music, "Japanese Folk Trilogy" and "Clouds".
• The 8th grade band is reviewing concepts learned in 7th grade and working on grade 2 music, "Monterey March" and "Jungle Dance".
• The jazz band is learning new swing music: "Take the "A" Train", "It Don't Mean a Thing, If It Ain't Got That Swing", and "Boogie, Woogie Bugle Boy". Our fall concert will be November 17th 2022.

Mrs. Allen's 7th grade general music class is currently playing keyboards that were obtained through several grants last school year. They are learning simple songs like "Jingle Bells", "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "Ode to Joy".

Returning this year, is the Homecoming Football Game and Dance!!

More information will follow for the week's spirit activities, however, we want students and parents to know the following dates and information:

Thursday, October 13 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Harpers Ferry - 3:30 PM

Friday, October 14 - Homecoming Dance 6:00-8:00

Game information: Students are welcome to stay for the game. Admission is $3.00; Concessions are for sale. We do ask that when possible an adult or responsible older sibling accompany students to the games. Rides need to be at CTMS no later than 4:45 PM.

Dance Information: Admission is $5.00; concessions will be sold by the band. Admission for the dance is for current CTMS students only. Formal attire is not required to attend the dance. Please be mindful of the dress code.

Interested in chaperoning the dance? Contact Ms. Reed at nreed@k12.wv.us

For the second year, CTMS has partnering with Kona Ice for a sweet treat for students. This past Friday, students had their first Kona Ice Day.

The second Friday of each month, Kona Ice will visit CTMS and allow students to purchase their $5.00 cup to enjoy during activity time.

Our next Kona Ice day will be Friday, October 14.

9/12- Volleyball vs. Wildwood 6:00

9/13- Cross Country @ Sam Michaels Park 4:00

9/14- FFA Membership Forms Due

9/14- Volleyball vs. SMS 6:00

9/15- Football vs. Romney 3:30

9/16- Midpoint 1st 9-weeks

9/19- Volleyball vs. HFMS 6:00

9/20- Cross Country @ Sam Michaels Park 4:00

9/21 & 9/22 - FFA Mum Sale 3:00-7:00

9/21-Volleyball @ Wildwood 6:00

9/22- Football @ HFMS 3:30

9/29- PTO Meeting in Media Center 6:00

10/13- Homecoming Football Game 3:30

10/14- Homecoming Dance 6:00