CTMS Prowler

Dear Parents,

As the school year winds down, we want to ensure you're up-to-date on all the exciting events and important dates ahead. In our latest newsletter, you'll find comprehensive details about various upcoming school activities and events. From end-of-year ceremonies to special celebrations, there's a lot in store for our students and families.

We also want to take a moment to highlight the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week. From May 6 - May 10, we'll be honoring our dedicated educators who work tirelessly to support and inspire our children. This week presents a wonderful opportunity for us to express our gratitude for their hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence.

Your active participation and support make these events truly memorable for our school community. We encourage you to mark your calendars, stay engaged, and join us in celebrating the achievements and growth of our students throughout the year.

Please take a moment to review the newsletter for specific dates, times, and additional information. If you have any questions or require further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated staff members.

Let's make the remainder of this school year a fantastic journey filled with joy, learning, and fond memories for our children.

Also, don't forget that Earth Day is celebrated on Monday, April 22 this year. Get out and do something positive for the earth this weekend!!

Thank you for your continued partnership and involvement!

Warm regards,

CTMS Administration

The Rules:

Each grade will have a collection container in the office. Gain points by adding pennines and PAPER bills to your grade level container. SABOTAGE other grades by adding silver coins to their containers.

Battle of the Grades starts May 1 and Ends May 17

Bills and Pennies:

1 penny = 1 point

$1 bill = 100 points

$5 bill = 500 points

$10 bill = 1,000 points

$20 bill = $10, 000 points

Silver Coins

nickle = -5 points

dime = - 10 points

quarter = -25 points

Gear up, students! The WVGSA test awaits from May 7-9. Ensure a smooth start by arriving promptly at school, armed with your charged Chromebooks, chargers, and fueled with a nutritious breakfast for optimal performance. Don't forget your earbuds or headphones of your choice, or you can use a school-issued set for a distraction-free testing environment.

Parents are invited to join us for their student's awards ceremonies on the dates listed below. Please plan to arrive about 10-15 minutes prior to the event, we will need every visitor to sign in with our office staff prior to entering the gymnasium.

8th Grade: Wednesday, May 22 9:00 AM

7th Grade: Thursday, May 23 10:30 AM

6th Grade: Thursday, May 23 9:00 AM

Each year, the 8th grade team plans a field trip open to ALL 8th grade students at CTMS. This year, the 8th Graders will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences. They will get to explore our Nation’s National Mall, specifically The National Gallery of Art, The National Museum of African American History and Culture, and The National Museum of Natural History.

A Permission Slip is attached. Please read through the details below and fill out the Permission Slip for your student to return no later than April 24, 2024.

Date: May 15, 2024

Time Frame: 8:15 AM – Approximately 6:30PM. Students MUST to be picked up from school upon arrival. Regularly Buses WILL NOT bring students home. *Note – please park in the side parking lot, keeping the bus lanes open in front of the school.

Destination: National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Meals: Breakfast as usual; Lunch: School packed lunch (indicate on permission slip) or student’s may purchase lunch on location with their own funds.

Transportation: Jefferson County Contracted Buses (not school buses)

Cost: $45 per student. Payment is preferred by check made out to Charles Town Middle School and sent with permission slips. Payment MUST be made no later than May 1st.

Eligibility: All 8th Grade Students. However, specific criteria regarding disciplinary activity will prohibit a student’s eligibility. Examples include ISS, OSS, and other criteria determined by Administration.

*Refunds for ineligible students will be determined by Administration.

NOTE – WE ARE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL CHAPERONES!!! There is no cost for chaperones except for their own lunches. Please fill out the Chaperone Form attached if you wish to volunteer.

PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 24, 2024. Please return to 1st period teachers with payment.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST.

7th Grade will be taking a trip to the Alamo Movie Theater on Thursday, May 16. This trip will occur during school hours. Permission slips will be sent home in the coming weeks by the 7th grade team.

6th Grade will be taking a trip to Antietam Recreation Center on Monday, May 20.

"Antietam Recreation, starting their forty-fourth year, is all about giving students 4 hours of a hands-on educational experience in an engaging and exciting environment. Many of our unique outdoor activities reinforce basic principles of physics, algebra, statistics and animal science, so learning doesn’t stop when students step outside the classroom."

This trip will occur during school hours. Permission slips are due back May 8.

Our staff is working to plan our end of the year dance. At this point a TENTATIVE date is set for May 17, 2024 from 6:00-8:00. Once we have this confirmed, we will put out additional information. **STAY TUNED**

Immunization and Exam Requirements for ALL WV 7th Graders

Attention Parents/Guardians of Students Entering 7th Grade

All West Virginians students entering 7th grade must have one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4). All students, including JVA and homebound students are required to be in compliance with immunization requirements. Please be advised that West Virginia does *not* recognize religious exemptions. These immunizations are required to attend the first day of 7th grade.

Tdap: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) – Pertussis is spread by coughing and sneezing. Anyone can catch Pertussis and spread it to others, including infants.

Meningitis: Poses a serious threat to adolescents. Meningitis can kill a healthy person in 48 hours or less. Up to 1 in 5 survivors of Meningitis have problems for the rest of their lives, due to the loss of limbs, hearing loss, and neurological damage.

Call your primary care physician to schedule a vaccine review, and immunizations. If you do not have a primary care provider, you may contact Jefferson County Health Department (304-728-8416) to schedule immunizations. Local pharmacies are also able to provide immunizations. Please schedule your vaccination appointments as soon as possible. If you do not have a primary care provider and your student requires a sports physical, contact local Urgent Care Centers to have it completed.

If you have any questions regarding these requirements for your students, please contact me at mariah.dent@k12.wv.us as soon as possible. Noncompliance with immunizations will require your student to be removed from school with unexcused absences. Please submit completed shot records to the nurse, emailing the record is suggested.

Thank you,

Mariah Dent, MSN, BCSN, WVCSN

Charles Town Middle School Nurse

304.725.3210

Mariah.dent@k12.wv.us

Hello Parents,

I am excited to share our 2024 Summer Band schedule with you! Attached you will find our weekly schedule starting July 8th 2024. Our performance dates and times are listed below. More information will come over the summer. Let me know if you have any questions about summer band.

Summer Parade - Saturday August 17th noon in Charles Town

Fair Performance - Monday August 19th 6:45pm Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Please feel free to share with other parents/families and on community groups online. The summer is a great time to learn a new instrument! Alumni are welcome to come back to help. Contact Mrs. Allen if interested.

Rachel Allen

Charles Town Middle School

Director of Bands

193 High Street

Charles Town, West Virginia 25414

April 29: Scheduling Information Night: Rising 6th Grade 6:00

April 29: Scheduling Information Night: Rising 7th and 8th Grade: 7:00

May 2: Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 @ WDIS

May 7, 8, 9: WV GSA Testing - All Grades Testing Math & Reading, Science (8th Grade Only)

May 8: Spring Band Concert 7:00 @ WHS

May 14: No School - Election Day

May 15: 8th Grade Field Trip

May 16: 7th Grade Field Trip

May 16: Kiwanis Top 8th Grade Recognition 6:00 @ Shepherdstown Middle (Invitation Only)

May 17: Chromebook Collection - device, charger, and bag!

May 20: 6th Grade Field Trip

May 22: 8th Grade Awards: 9:00 AM

May 23: 6th Grade Awards: 9:00 AM

May 23: 7th Grade Awards: 10:45 AM

May 24: (Tentative) Last Day for Students (2 Hour Early Release)