CTMS Prowler

Greetings Charles Town Panther Community,

We had another busy, yet great week at Charles Town. Teachers and students are cruising through their curriculum and instruction. Math and ELA classes have been working hard on completing the interim assessment, known as the CIA. We are excited to get into the data results to help teachers plan and prioritize their end of the year instructional paths.

The surprise weather day on Wednesday cancelled the Jefferson County History Bowl at CTMS. We are beyond excited to announce that this event will be rescheduled on Wednesday, Febrary 1. Best of luck CTMS History Bowl Team!

The snow day also cancelled the 8th grade band concert on Wednesday night. We wanted to thank Mr. Walter at Wright Denny Intermediate School and Dr. Gibson-Learn for helping Mrs. Allen and the 8th grade band reschedule their concert to allow for recording their submission for the 8th Grade Honor Band.

Mrs. Dove and 6 members of the CTMS Choir traveld to Morgantown this week to participate in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) All State Junior High/Middle School Chorus. We are excited to hear everything that they learned during this trip.

On Friday, January 27, and Saturday, January 28 Mrs. Allen and 6 band members represented CTMS at the Region 9 Honor Band Festival. We are excited to hear the wonderful music that these talented artists create for the festival.

This week we hosted our first ever In-School Wrestling Dual. Students were able to watch our Charles Town Panthers take on the visiting Mustangs from Wildwood. The Panthers had a dominant victory over the Mustangs. The wrestling team is in Huntington, WV this weekend competing in the WSAZ Tournament - also known as the Middle School State Tournament. Many of our wrestlers are entering this tournament in ranked positions! Check out those rankings below! Best of luck to our wrestling Panthers!

Our girls basketball team had their final regular season home games this week. On Monday night, our 8th grade girls were recognized as they are beginning to look forward to high school. We are excited for what the future holds for these 6 ladies.

Our boys basketball team will have their final home games this coming week, and will recognize the 8th grade boys during their final home stand.

Enjoy the remainder of your weekend and let's be prepared for a great week of teaching and learning. Thanks for all that you do! #LetsGoPanthers #PantherPride

Ms. Reed

Washington High School has rescheduled the rising 9th grade parent night for CTMS to WEDNESDAY 2/1/23 at 6:00 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Stuntz, WHS Counselor at jennifer.stuntz@k12.wv.us

Schedules are Due to Mrs. Mills and Mr. Wilson by Friday, February 3.

8th graders will have the opportunity to learn about programs offered at James Rumsey Technical Institute between 2/1/2023 through 2/21/2023. Check out the video link below to learn more about it.

https://youtu.be/_ZOS6Tdck_c

For decades, students were encouraged to learn about science, and they did. They did not, however, experience the excitement of discovery--of proving a theory. Carl Sagan's declaration that we can "do" science fired the movement to make young students actual scientists. Books are still important; they contain necessary, fundamental information, background knowledge. With that knowledge, students can soar into the​ unknown. Recognizing that the scientific and mathematic discoveries that made a difference in the world were developed over long periods of time by motivated, dedicated, thorough, and creative minds, the State of West Virginia offers the Governor's STEM Institute, inviting students to delve into projects that allow them the time and opportunity to think and work like scientists and engineers, using high level mathematics and thinking skills while employing the latest technology.

The theme of GSI for current 7th graders is The Math and Science at Amusement Parks

The goal is to open students’ eyes to what lies behind the concept, design, the magic of light shows, the timing, and how the rides work. Get ready–there are a lot of connections, and student are going to have a great time discovering them! There are two sessions of 48 each for seventh-graders, so students will attend either July 2-10 or July 12-20.

Up to 60 current eighth graders will learn about the magic of the universe as they study the mysteries of outer space utilizing data from the Green Bank Observatory in Pocahontas County. Accessing the information under the guidance of nationally recognized scientists and instructors, students will learn about the constellations, outer space and, perhaps just as importantly, about their inner selves. In 2023, the dates for this out-of-the-world experience are July 2-15.

Learn more by seeing Mr. Wilson or Mrs. Mills by

Do your best on your application, turn it in, and hope that you will be one of the 156 students chosen in 2023. It's like the lottery. You can't win if you don't play.

https://govschools.wv.gov/GSI/Pages/default.aspx

4th period FFA students working on “nail art” projects for Valentine’s Day. They used their hammering skills from the shop unit on hand tools.

Mrs. Dove, Amara Casion, Eamon Day, Lillian Hosking, McKenna Jones, Adrian Nelson, and Alexis Stuntz spent time in Morgantown, WV participating in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) All State Junior High/Middle School Chorus.

The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research, and teaching.

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ACDA also strives through arts advocacy to elevate choral music's position in American society.

Congratulations to the members of the CTMS band who participated in the WV Region 9 Honor Band Festival. Members participating were Claire Bauer (Clarinet), Claire Miles, Shyla Hatti (Flute), Nadia Sumner (Flute), Joel Morgan (Trumpet), and Megan Caltrider (Percussion)

Special Honors Received:

• Joel Morgan - First Chair Trumpet
• Shyla Hatti - First Chair Flute
• Claire Bauer First Chair Clarinet

Best of Luck to the CTMS Math Field Day team as they compete in the county Math Field Day Compeition on Saturday, February 4.

8th grade

Nicholas Gilmore

Mason Meagher

Camden Page

Megan Caltrider

Henry Fesperman

Alternates: Ayden Purvis, Joel Morgan

7th grade

Joey Puzzini

Clayton Stolipher

Kaitlyn Needy

Adri Fennell

Gavin Twyford

Alternates: Kameron Turner, Jacob Page

6th grade

Owen Twyford

Edgar Gallardo

Genevieve Acosta

August Carson

Caleb Davis

Alternates: Angela Mendez, Claire Meagher

Coach Duane Holmes states that "Our program is better because of these girls and their parents are a part of it." Thank you for all that you have done over the years to improve this program.

When asked about this experience, Coach Bradbury said "It was packed, loud, and AMAZING. The kids were nervous but it was all about promoting wrestling. It was definitely worth it for the environment alone."

The most talked about match of the day was that of 6th grader, Izzy Fetty! Izzy showed her dominance in the match with a quick take down and pin over Wildwood.

CTMS Wrestling is on the road at the WSAZ tournament in Huntington, WV. Check our some of the pre-tournment rankings below. The Panthers are back in action locally on Wednesday, February 1 at Jefferson High School at 5:00.

January 30th - Basketball - Girls Away - Boys Home 6:00 vs. Spring Mills

February 1st - JCS History Bowl @ CTMS

February 1st - Wrestling @ Wildwood 5:30

February 1st - WHS Rising 9th Grade Night 6:00 - WHS Auditorium

February 2nd - Basketball - Girls Away - Boys Home 6:00 vs. South Middle

February 4th - Math Field Day

February 7th - Mid-Point of the 3rd 9-Weeks

February 18th - Shepherd Jazz Festival

February 20th - Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)

February 22nd - Club Day

February 23rd - PTO Meeting 6:00 CTMS Media Center

February 25th - Eastern Regional Jazz Festival

March 13th - Third 9-weeks Ends - Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)

March 14th - Fourth 9-weeks Begins

March 20th - Report Cards Issued

March 29th - Club Day

March 30th - 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert Band Festival

March 30th - PTO Meeting 6:00 CTMS Media Center

April 6th - Faculty Senate Day (2 Hour Early Dismissal for Students)

April 7th - 14th- Spring Break - No School for Students

April 24th - Mid-Point of the Fourth 9-weeks

April 26th - Club Day

April 26th - Spring Band Concert @ WHS 7:00

April 27th - PTO Meeting 6:00 CTMS Media Center

May 1st - 26th- GSA Testing Window Opens

May 24th - 8th Grade Promotion/Awards Ceremony

May 25th - 6th/7th Grade Awards Ceremony

May 26th - Last Day of school for students (tentatitve due to weather)

Reminders:

Please be reminded that the report time is no later than 7:50 am daily. Please be sure to arrive on time each day.

YOU MATTER! SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

In order for us to meet our goals, the students must attend class. Please encourage students to attend class daily. Please help by connecting with your chronically absent students and encourage them to attend school.