Greetings Carver Families:
Another school year draws to a close! As all school years, this one has had moments of glory and triumph and moments of difficulties and hardships. The idea that Carver Middle School is made up of over 1000 families, each with their own story of this school year, does not escape me. Most certainly we have all shared some gold standard accomplishments and have all overcome some challenges.
When I think about what makes Carver special and keeps us all united I think of the dedication of our teachers and the unwavering support of our parents. I think of the wide-eyed sixth graders who arrived in August, eager and uncertain, stepping into a brand new chapter. I think of the confident seventh graders who now move through our halls with ease, diving into sports, clubs, and every opportunity with enthusiasm. And most of all, I think of our remarkable eighth-grade class, who are preparing to take their next big step into high school. Our students grow so much in just three short years, and it is a privilege to witness their transformation
My hope and prayer for all of them is that Carver will always be a place they carry in their hearts—a home base where they felt safe, welcomed, happy, and inspired to learn. May they always look back with fondness and pride, knowing that here, they were valued and loved.
Please take time to review our June calendar. Jun 25.pdf This week we will have ceremonies to honor our 8th graders (June 2nd and 3rd), our athletes (June 4), our Young Alum (June 4) and our volunteers (June 5).
During the final three days of the 2024-2025 school year (June 3, June 4, and June 5), George Washington Carver Middle School will dismiss at 2:40 PM. M-DCPS transportation will adjust their schedules to accommodate our early dismissal.
Parents that drop-off / pick-up their child will need to make the necessary arrangements to ensure that their child is picked-up on time.
As we get ready to say goodbye, I can already feel the emotion that June 5 will bring—the tears, the hugs, and the proud moments of reflection. This year we will also say goodbye to our Magnet Lead Teacher Ms. Basso and our Resource Teacher Ms. Peralta who are retiring after serving G.W. Carver Middle School families for decades. We are grateful for the tremendous impact they have made on our school. They will ALWAYS be part of the Carver story.
Please stay tuned to SOCIAL MEDIA and updates to our School Website over the summer! Enjoy this last week!
Greetings!
Welcome to the last quarter of our GOLD STANDARD 2024-2025 School year! I truly hope everyone had a fantastic SPRING BREAK finds themselves ready and motivated to end the year strong! Here is our April Activity calendar filled with activities for the month of APRIL Apr 25.pdf During April we are focusing on the MDCPS Values Matter of Honesty. At GWCMS, honesty means telling the truth, being sincere, and never stealing or cheating. Students and staff members who are honest will listen to their conscience that tells them if something is right or wrong and accept responsibility for their actions, even when they make a mistake. Hornets value Honesty!
Writing Assessment
This month all students will engage in the STATE B.E.S.T Writing Assessment. Sixth Grade will test on April 2nd. Seventh Grade will test on April 3rd and Eighth Grade will test on April 7th. Please make sure all students are present on testing day to avoid the need for make-up testing.
Parent Academy Webinars
Consider participating in some of these very informative parent webinars. Follow the link to learn how to support our students during these critically important years of middle school 93035_ENG_Weekly_
Beach Cleanup
On Saturday April 5 we will have our second beach cleanup on Crandon Park. Any student or parent interested in joining should contact Ms. Mustelier as soon as possible!
Friends of Carver Gala
Friends of Carver, have you bought your tickets for the 2025 Friends of Carver Gala? Click on this link to get all of the updates on the party and the silent auction.
https://friendsofcarvergala.
Earth Day
We will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22 at G.W. Carver Middle School with a myriad of activities and presentations led by our Green Team and Kids for Ocean Club. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. We will be Integrating Earth Day lessons into our curricula and through student led presentations and activities in the Piazza before school and during lunch.
Career Day
We need YOU for Career day on May 30, 2025. Please share your professional journey with our students. They need role models, inspiration and guidance! Click on the link below and volunteer to be one of our presenters! You can volunteer for the whole day or part of the day! Maybe you can be the reason a child is inspired to follow a career path! CLICK HERE TO JOIN US! https://forms.office.com/
The 2024-2025 FINISH LINE is in sight! Let's encourage our #CarverKids to finish strong!
Greetings Carver Families:
I do hope everyone had a wonderful weekend enjoying family time and our beautiful Florida weather! I would like to start off with sharing that last week we had grade level meetings called refreshers during which we reminded students of the road to success at G.W. Carver Middle School and beyond. All of these topics were covered in the OPENING OF SCHOOL ORIENTATION held during the first quarter but we felt a REFRESHER was in order! Some of the topics discussed included: attendance, cafeteria and bathroom behavior, the impact of high school courses taken at Carver on their high school grade point averages, and uniforms. Students were reminded that once they have 5 absences, a referral is written as documentation that attendance monitoring is taking place. Once a student has 10 absences they are referred to an attendance review committee and parents are notified. Students can not learn if they are not in school. Excessive absences, tardies and early releases are part of their permanent school record and do have an impact on high school acceptances. If you have any further questions about any of the topics covered in our REFRESHERS, do not hesitate to contact me.
Carver truly is an exceptional school with exceptional students. Rising to the GOLD STANDARD at Carver is not always easy but can be made easier if you are in attendance everyday, meet all of your academic responsibilities and behave appropriately. The three years in middle school are challenging times for parents and students. They are also years of immense growth! I am happy and proud to report that the vast majority of our students are on track to succeed! As a matter of fact 77 of them will be attending the Principal's Honor Roll Lunch this week at the Sandbar. Well over half of all students are on the regular honor roll and so many have perfect attendance that Carver has the best attendance rate of all middle schools in the Central Region. Let's keep encouraging our students to bring their best to Carver everyday and surely they will continue to excel!
HORNET HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:
- Monday- French Lunch in the Piazza
- Tuesday- Honor Roll Lunch at the SandBar in Coconut Grove
- Wednesday- DSD 1 Written Test for German Students
- Thursday- FIPA Day
- Friday- PTSA will celebrate our 8th Graders with a PI DAY Pizza Party in the cafeteria during their respective lunch times!
- Saturday-Robotics Competition
Parents
- Join us at 8:30am on Friday March 14, 2025 for LET'S TALK TECH presented by FIU in our new Innovation Center. Please RSVP with an email to khan.aline@dadeschools.net. Seating is limited.
- Have you bought your ticket for the Friends of Carver Gala? The PTSA needs our support to keep up their amazing work! Thank you PTSA for all you do everyday for our students and teachers!
We have so much to look forward to in the next few weeks! Let's keep a positive mindset as we encourage our Carver Kids to stay focused and keep their eyes on the GOLD!!
Greetings G.W. Carver Families:
It seems incredible that we are in March! Our Gold Standard school year is flying by! Our students and teachers are busy and engaged in learning AND there are a plethora of activities coming our way in the next few months at G.W. Carver Middle School! This weekend over 140 Hornets joined TEAM CARVER for the Superintendent's 5K. It was truly a fun-filled day! Thank you to Ms. Hernandez and our PTSA for organizing this event for our school!
SAFETY
Parents please do not pick up your students off campus! I can not emphasize enough the importance of picking your child up in a safe way. We have serious concerns for the safety of students picked up off campus. The LOQUAT and LINCOLN pick up areas are completely clear by 4:10pm. It is better to arrive a little later if you can not wait. Security is at Lincoln until 5:30pm. There is no supervision at the PARK or SURROUNDING areas after school. Students have been allowed by their parents to walk to neighboring stores. This is dangerous. Please help us keep our students safe and pick your child up on campus afterschool.
FIELDTRIPS
- Dave and Busters- All 7th Graders are invited to participate in Dave and Busters fieldtrip this Friday March 7
- Honor Roll Lunch- 77 of our best and brightest A1A students will join me for our Honor Roll Lunch at the SANDBAR on March 11
- Bird Bowl- All 6th Grade Students will participate in a fieldtrip to Bird Bowl on March 21
- Washington D.C.- OSP will open up today at 2:00pm for parents of our lucky 50 students attending the fieldtrip to Washington DC to make final payment. Once this final payment is made, the $500.00 deposit will not be refundable as plane tickets have been purchased. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Khan in the main office. In April we will have a detailed and informative meeting for parents of students who are traveling.
PTSA
- We are very grateful for the support of our PTSA. They work very hard to make sure our teachers and students have the WINNING EDGE.
- Let's Talk Tech is a wonderful workshop for parents that will be hosted by FIU on March 14 at 8:30am in our new INNOVATION CENTER. Please plan to attend and stay tuned for an opportunity to sign up for this informative presentation!
- The Golden Anniversary Friends of Carver Gala will be April 5. Have you bought your tickets or donated an item to the silent auction yet? It will be a very fun night with a 1950's Cuba Glam theme! Visit friendsofcarvergala.com for tickets, sponsorship opportunities and silent auction!
INTERNATIONAL
- Our French students will enjoy FIPA DAY on March 13. It is a fun-filled day of French food, culture, fun and games!
- German students are hard at work preparing for the DSD1 Exams which will be March 12, 18 and 19.
- Italian Students celebrated CARNEVALE last week with delicious Italian desserts! On March 20 Mr. Giacomo Montrasio, Vice Consul of Italy in Miami will visit Carver.
- A group of Spanish IS students from Carver Middle and Sunset Elementary will be traveling on a SIPA sponsored trip to Spain with Ms. Noa. We wish them safe travels and a wonderful experience!
- All of our Language teachers are working with our students on a Global Connections Project that addresses a goal from the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development.
ACADEMIC
- WRITING TEST: All students will participate in a State Writing Test during the first week of April. Please mark your calendars and be sure that your child is in attendance and prepared!
- Grade Level Refreshers: This week we will have grade level meetings during homeroom to remind students of policies and procedures at G.W. Carver Middle School. Please have a follow up conversation with your child and help us reinforce the academic and behavior expectations for our students so that all of our students can finish strong!
ATHLETICS and ACTIVITIES
- Alumni Hall of Fame was a great success last week! Thank you to Mr. Sands for his leadership organizing this wonderful event every year that honors our finest Hornets!
- Tennis: Congratulations to our Hornet Tennis Team for earning first place in the County!
- Theater: Congratulations to our Theater students that competed at the State Level and brought home 5 Superior, 3 Excellent and 1 Top Honors! We are so proud of them and of their fabulous teacher Ms. Arca!
- Green Team: The Green Team is doing so much to help Carver be more conscientious of taking care of the planet we all share! Composting and Share tables are going very well in both cafeterias! Parents please remember to turn off your cars in the in pick up line when waiting for students!
- FEA: Will be celebrating Dr. Seuss day with the Elementary School this week!
Spring Break is right around the corner! Let's focus on our Values Matter Value for March and COOPERATE to make sure our Carver Kids are safe and learning and happy during the month of March!
Greetings Carver Families:
I hope everyone is well and ready for another fabulous week of teaching and learning at the best Middle School in the country!
Congratulations are in order for our International Studies Spanish students who led by Ms. Noa put together a wonderful talent show that was enjoyed by all this past Friday! Congratulations to Ms. Noa and her students for showcasing their talents and their heritage for all to see!
This month as we celebrate Black History Month, MDCPS honored the legacy behind G.W. Carver Middle School by including the following about our school's namesake on Social Media. "George Washington Carver was a pioneering African American scientist and educator whose work in STEM shaped agriculture and innovation. His groundbreaking research and advocacy for sustainable farming practices have left a lasting legacy. Carver's impact continues to inspire generations of students and scientists." Mrs. Francis Tucker, a Tuskegee University graduate, and friend of Dr. George Washington Carver, became founding principal in 1929, and served until her retirement in 1956. When Dr. George Washington Carver died in 1942, Mrs. Tucker led a movement to rename the school in his honor. Because our school originally included High School classes, every year we welcome back those that graduated from G.W. Carver High School (now in their 80s and 90s) for our Alumni Hall of Fame. The Carver Community is invited to join us on Friday, February 28 at 2pm for this yearly event.
There is a lot of excitement in 7th Grade about the trip to Washington D.C! Approximately 180 students have qualified for just 50 spots. By the end of the day today all of the students that qualified will have been advised by their Civics teachers. As we have very limited spaces, only those students with good grades, excellent conduct, stellar effort and attendance were selected. On Tuesday February 11, we will have two Zoom Meetings (6:00pm for Mr. Sands' class and 6:30pm for Ms. Vinat's class). These meetings are intended to answer questions for those parents that would like more information before attempting to secure one of the 50 spots for the trip. The meeting is not mandatory but parents of students selected to participate are highly encouraged to attend. The Zoom link will be sent later today to the parents of qualifying students. OSP (the school district online payment system) will open on Thursday February 13 at exactly 7:00pm and a $300.00 deposit will be required. Paying this deposit on OSP is the only way to secure a spot. Last year the 50 seats were gone in 2 minutes. If you do not succeed in securing a spot and would like to be placed on a waiting list you must email me (iartime@dadeschools.net) and we will use the time stamped emails as the order of the waitlist. Good luck to all of the students hoping to attend!
We would like to wish our Theatre students safe travels as they prepare to represent our school at a State Competition in Orlando this coming weekend! I am sure that they will shine!
Please review the attached flyer and join MDCPS families on February 22, 2025 at MDCPS Parent Academy Family Fest taking place at the Community Resource Hub in Doral. EN- Family Fest flyer.pdf
This Friday we will celebrate Valentine's Day with a PTSA fundraiser at G.W. Carver Middle School. Students may purchase bands for $2 and wear a red, white or pink top as well as blue jeans on Friday, February 14, 2025. Please be reminded ripped jeans and sweatpants are not allowed! Also, please be aware that Carver sweatpants are no longer allowed on Fridays. If we have an upcoming cold weather day (below 65 degrees) parents will receive a notification allowing sweatpants.
Please remind our students that our Value for this month is Kindness. A very wise woman once told me "It costs nothing to be kind but it means everything!" I challenge us all to consider teaching our children by example about random acts of kindness!
Have a fantastic week!
Mrs. Artime
Greetings Hornet Families:
Welcome to February! It is month dedicated to KINDNESS! WE are proud of our students at Carver that show KINDNESS to eachother!
Please take time to review all of the activities planned for February on our monthly school calendar Feb 25.pdf We would like to congratulate all of our students and teachers that participated in the MDCPS EXPO AND SECME Day this Saturday. Three Carver students (Jacob Fernandez, Melissa Moy and Sophia Squalli) had Science Projects chosen to compete at the State Level Competition. Our Bottle Rocket Launch and Math Counts Teams both placed second in the District for all Middle Schools! We are very proud of our students and their awesome teachers.
Kudos also go to our Girls' and Boys' Track Teams. Both Boys and Girls placed second out of 27 schools at the District Middle School Track Meet! Go! Hornets! GO!
Here are a few reminders:
Selected 8th Grade students will be attending a presentation this week that highlights the dangers of Fentanyl. If you do not wish your child to attend, please be sure that you email an administrator by Wednesday. Fentanyl School Flyer.100224 (1).pdf
7th Graders that qualify for the Washington trip will be notified this week. A meeting will be held next week via ZOOM for the parents of students that qualify for the trip and are interested in attending. A letter will go out via school messenger to the parents of students that qualify with more details. Stay tuned!
6th Grade Students will have their yearly Bowling fieldtrip on March 21, 2025.
Congratulations to our Miami Marathon participants: Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Rivers, and Ms. Usatorres! We are inspired by your dedication to leading a healthy lifestyle!
On March 1, 2025 we all have the opportunity to participate in the Superintendent's 5k! Sign up today for TEAM CARVER Middle using the code on the following flyer: SUPT 2025 5K FLYER WITH NEW LOCATION ENGLISH JANUARY 28 2025.pdf
This week we are celebrating our wonderful STUDENT SERVICES TEAM!
Mr. Lopez Brown- School Social Worker
Ms. Buzainz- 6th Grade Counselor
Ms. Castillo- 7th and 8th Grade Counselor
Ms. Hernandez- ESE Chair
Ms. Llopiz- Dean of Students
Ms. Peralta- Resource Teacher
Thank you to each of you for the GOLD STANDARD support that you give to all of our Carver Students and Carver Families!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week full of kindness all around!
Respectfully,
Mrs. Artime
Greeting Carver Families,
We are excited to share some outstanding achievements with you this week!
Spelling Bee Congratulations
Congratulations to 8th grader Daniel Bergamo, our G.W. Carver Middle School Spelling Bee Champion! Daniel’s hard work and dedication led him to victory in this year’s competition. He will represent G.W. Carver at the 85th Miami Herald Spelling Bee in February. A big round of applause also goes to Matias Pereira, a 6th grader, who earned the title of Runner-Up! Both students did an incredible job representing our school. We are proud of their achievement and the academic excellence they both exemplify.
Teacher of the Year Recognition
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Arca, who has been named Teacher of the Year! Her commitment to our students and the passion she brings to her classroom make her an invaluable member of the Carver team. Additionally, Ms. Chavez has been named Rookie Teacher of the Year! Her dedication and fresh perspective have made a lasting impact in her early career with MDCPS. Both Ms. Arca and Ms. Chavez will be representing G.W. Carver Middle School at the District Teacher of the Year ceremony this Tuesday evening. We couldn’t be more proud of their accomplishments!
7th Grade Field Trip – Chaperones Needed
Looking ahead to our exciting 7th Grade Field Trip to Dave and Buster’s on March 7th, we are looking for parent chaperones to help ensure the trip runs smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone, please reach out to Mr. Sands via email at sandst@dadeschools.net . We would greatly appreciate your support in making this experience memorable for our students!
Safety Committee Meeting
At G.W. Carver, safety is always our top priority. We will be holding our monthly Safety Committee Meeting on Friday, January 31st at 2:00 PM in the Old Cafeteria. Our Carver Safety Committee will discuss important safety initiatives and ways to continue fostering a secure and supportive school environment for all of our students. If you have any concerns or suggestions you can email administration (iartime@dadeschools.net) or PTSA.
iReady Testing
This week, our students will begin taking the iReady diagnostic assessments in both Reading and Math. These assessments are an important tool in helping us understand each student’s individual learning needs and ensure they are receiving the support they need to succeed.
Important Reminders
As we head into the second semester, please continue to review school policies with your child, especially regarding attendance, tardiness, and uniform guidelines. Timeliness and proper dress are key components to ensuring success both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you once again for being such an integral part of our Gold Standard school community.
Best regards,
Mrs. Artime
Principal, G.W. Carver Middle School
Greeting Carver Families:
G.W. Carver Middle School has once again been recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a 2025 TOP MAGNET SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE!!!
Congratulations to our dedicated staff and students! This NATIONAL RECOGNITION is a testament to the hard work and passion of our students, teachers, parents and ENTIRE STAFF!
This past Friday all of our HORNETS had a fantastic day to end our first semester! THANK YOU to the PTSA for a fun and engaging 6th Grade Social. Thank you to Coach Ro, Mr. Sands and Student Council for our traditional Carver KICK IT UP Games and thank you to our 8th Grade Team Leaders Ms. Noa and Ms. Kelly for organizing a great 8th Grade field trip to Islands of Adventure! It was truly a fun filled day and many CORE MEMORIES were made by our middle school students!
Here are some important reminders for the SECOND SEMESTER:
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Carver continues to be a NO PHONE ZONE before school and during the school day. Upon arrival on campus all cell phones should be in student backpacks. Students may use cell phones ONLY after school.
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Please be aware there is no early dismissal after 3:20 pm. If you need to pick up your child from school early you MUST arrive before 3:20pm or your child will not be able to be dismissed early.
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Please make every effort to be in school on time. Students arriving late must go to the attendance office to get a late pass. Excessive tardies will have an impact on future magnet applications as well as participation in extracurricular activities.
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Reminder: A student is in school attendance for a full day if the student is actually present for at least two (2) hours of the school day.
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M-DCPS Parent Academy is committed to engage and empower parents and caregivers by providing resources, videos, and live weekly webinars. Registration for webinars is available at: https://
parentacademymiami.com . The flyer attached lists the live “Weekly Webinar” topics offered from January 21, 2025, through March 20, 2025. Webinars are offered at 9 AM and 6 PM as found in the link: 34432_ENG_Flyer_3_Weekly_Webinar_2024-25.pdf. crdownload -
This is a good time to check your child's uniform. Is it time for new pants? New bermudas? New sneakers? Please be sure that our students are wearing their school uniform appropriately and with pride every single day!
PTSA Updates
Thank you to our PTSA for the PARFAIT treats to celebrate the beginning of the new semester and the completion of the first semester! GWCMS PTSA is simply the BEST!
Please plan to join us at Anthony's Pizza 2626 Ponce De Leon Blvd. this Thursday, January 23, 2025. If you mention Carver when you order they will donate 20% of all proceeds to our PTSA.
Our second general PTSA meeting will take place on February 19, 2025 at 5:00pm in the new cafeteria.
Mark your calendars for April 3 and join us at the MIAMI HEAT vs. Memphis Grizzlies Game and help support your PTSA...Tickets will go on sale soon for $34.00 Click on this link for more info! 04.03.25 - GW Carver - Victoria (1).pdf
We are sure that all of our GOLD STANDARD students and teachers have settled in after a successful first semester and are looking forward to another fun, challenging and stimulating second semester of teaching and learning at G.W. Carver Middle School!