CARLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL 8900 15 Mile Road . Sterling Heights, MI 48312 . 586-825-2590

ATTENDANCE: 698-4497

It is VERY important to call in your child’s absence by

9:00 a.m. The absence hotline is available 24 hours

a day. The phone number is:

(586) 698-4497

Pre-Arranged Absence

For your convenience and that of the staff, please send a note to school with your child if they need to leave the building at any time during the school day. The note needs to be brought to the office at the beginning of the school day. THIS WILL ALLEVIATE INTERRUPTIONS TO CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS SHORTEN THE TIME YOU NEED TO WAIT FOR YOUR CHILD TO COME TO THE OFFICE.

Your signature must be on the note.

CARLETON CALENDAR 2014/2015 APRIL 02 ½ Day – Dismissal 11:00 AM 03-10 NO SCHOOL – Spring Break 13 Classes Resume 14 8

th Grade Farewell Mtg 7:00 PM

21 Booster Club Mtg 7:00 PM MAY

01 ½ Day – Dismissal 11:00 AM

02 State Band Festival – 7th & 8

th @ WWTHS

05 NO SCHOOL

05 VOTING @ Carleton 6 AM – 8 PM

22 ½ Day – Dismissal 11:00 AM

25 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

JUNE

04 8th Grade Farewell Celebration 5-8:00 PM

08 Spring Band Concert @ PAC 7:00 PM 08 MOCI 8

th Grade Graduation 12:45 PM

11 ½ Day – Dismissal 11:00 AM (Last Student Day)

Jason Clark, Assistant Principal April/May, 2015

Shaun Greene-Beebe, Principal

Mission Statement Carleton Middle School’s vision…Carleton Middle School is a caring and confident community

committed to excellence.

The mission of Carleton Middle School is to value the individual and celebrate learning.

NO SCHOOL

APRIL 3rd thru 10th

MAY 5th and 25th

HALF-DAYS – 11:00 Dismissal

APRIL 2nd

MAY 1st and 22nd

CONGRATULATIONS 7th and 8th Grade Bands

on your outstanding performances

at the MSBOA District 16 Band Festival

on March 7, 2015

Carleton Middle School PBIS Behavior Matrix

Location Confident Caring Committed

BUSSES Face forward in your assigned seat.

Keep hands and objects inside the bus.

Listen to the driver and follow directions.

Enter and exit quickly and quietly.

Use appropriate language

Accept consequences Keep bus clean

Be on time or early. Make good choices Make a wise seat choice Visible ID Follow directions Have all take home

items.

LOCKER

AREAS

Wait your turn Use quiet voices Keep hands/feet/objects to

self

Use own locker Secure locker after each

use.

Know combinations Know locker stops

HALLWAYS &

COMMON

AREAS

Walk quietly Keep hallways neat and

clean

Walk to the right Keep hands and feet to

self Keep hands off walls and

displays Use school friendly

language

Walk with a purpose Be to class on time Visible ID

BATHROOMS Making good choices Having a purpose

Care for the environment

Respect privacy Care for your health Report problems to

teachers

Keep bathroom clean Have permission Wash hands

CAFETERIA Follow adult directions Move with a purpose

Place reusable trays in crate.

Utilize recycling bins Use good manners Speak kindly to your

neighbors

Visible ID Clean up eating area /

check for personal belongings

Arrive on time Listen attentively for

dismissal

CLASSROOM &

INSTRUCTIONAL

AREAS

Respect boundaries Be an active listener and

learner Take Pride

Observe Voice Volume Be respectful to peers Use Recycle bins

Visible ID Arrive on time Personal Best work Earth friendly-print only

what you need Responsible lending

SPECIAL

EVENTS (ASSEMBLIES,

FIELD TRIPS,

EXTRA-

CURRICUAR)

Respect the speaker or facility

Take pride in our school.

Eyes on person speaking Listen actively Participate Be positive

Remain seated Make good choices

ECOLOGY CLUB

We are currently recycling small electronics as a fund raiser. Please bring in used

inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges, cell phones, laptops, tablets, and mP3 players to the

orange box outside the office for recycling!

Ecology Club is currently sponsoring an Earth Day poster contest. Posters are due April

15th and winners will receive a gift card to MJR Cinemas. Students should see their

Science teacher for contest materials and guidelines.

Carleton’s little Zongoloni is growing up!

From the Keeper's Diary on 2/26/15: "As they neared the milk feeding point Zongoloni

dashed in front to get her milk, drinking it very fast as she can feed herself, and then

getting into the water to wallow as the boys were still busy drinking."

Featured Artist: Mike Zheng

"My artwork was inspired by other monochromatic relief sculptures. My artwork is an

endless staircase because the stairs rotate. I also want you to notice the spiral base."

Middle School Track Schedule

Spring 2015

At all WCS schools, field events start at 4:05 p.m. The running events will start shortly thereafter.

Each WCS school is expected to have a supervisor present at each meet at a WCS high school.

Girls run first in 2015. The school listed in bold is considered the home team. The home team is

expected to take a leadership role in helping run the meet (hurdle crew, field events, timing,

scorekeeping, etc). Only track team members, coaches and managers are permitted on and inside

the track.

CHS = Cousino High School, 30333 Hoover Road, Warren

*RHS = Roseville High School, 17855 Common Road, Roseville, MI

$1.00 Entrance Fee and meets begin at 4:15.

SHHS = Sterling Heights High School, 12901 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights

WMHS = Warren Mott High School, 3131 12 Mile Road, Warren

Monday, April 27 Beer, Carleton & Carter @ WMHS

Grissom vs. Roseville @ RHS*

Wednesday April 29 Beer, Carter & Roseville @ CHS

Grissom vs. Carleton @ SHHS

Monday May 4 Beer, Carter & Grissom @ SHHS

Carleton vs. Roseville @ RHS*

Thursday, May 7 Beer, Carleton & Roseville @ WMHS

Carter vs. Grissom @ CHS

Wednesday May 13 Beer, Grissom, Carleton @ CHS

Carter vs. Roseville @ RHS*

Thursday, May 14

RAIN-OUT/MAKE-UP DATE

Tuesday, May 19 Conference Meet @ SHHS

Wednesday, May 20

RAIN-OUT/MAKE-UP DATE

Wash, Wash, Wash your Hands!

Did you know one of the most important things you can do to keep from getting sick is to wash

your hands? It is important to wash your hands to prevent the spread of germs that would result

in sickness. Common illnesses that can be prevented through washing hands includes: colds, influenza, food

poisoning, Hepatitis A (food-borne viral illness that causes liver inflammation and gastrointestinal upset, and

Rotavirus (common cause of diarrhea), among many other things.

Some activities that you should make an effort to wash your hands before doing include: Preparing food

Eating

Bushing your teeth

Helping a young child, someone elderly or someone who is sick

Several activities that you should make an effort to wash your hands after doing include: Going to the bathroom

Changing diapers

Touching door knobs, railings, or other surfaces that have been touched by others

Helping a sick person

Blowing your nose

Handling uncooked meat and poultry

Touching animals or anything in an animal’s environment

Coughing or sneezing

There is a right and a wrong way to wash your hands. The best way is to use soap and to rub your hands

together under running water. Make sure to follow these steps for the most effective germ removal:

1. Wet your hands (very warm water works best).

2. Apply soap to your hands.

3. Rub your hands together to work up a lather. Do this for 15-20 seconds. If you are unsure how

long this is, sing the Happy Birthday song all the way through two times in your head. Make sure

you get under your fingernails, the palms, and the back of the hands.

4. Rinse the soap off under running water.

5. Dry your hands with a clean towel, paper towel, or an air dryer. If neither of these are present you

can let them air dry. If possible use the paper towel to turn off the faucet and open the door.

There are times when we are doing tasks or we are places where soap and water are not available. In these

situations another option is to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. This product will get rid of most of the germs

on your hands. The proper way to use hand sanitizer is to apply a dime-sized amount to the palm of one of your

hands and then rub both of your hands together until they are dry. When using this product make sure to cover

all parts of your hands

For more information on proper hand washing techniques go to: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HandWashing/

Stay Healthy!

Julia Lechtenberg RN, NCSN

Warren Consolidated Schools

School Nurse

April 2015

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Key Points Regarding Claiming a Nonmedical Waiver for Michigan Schools and

Licensed Childcares

Michigan recently modified the administrative rules that change how nonmedical waivers for

immunizations will be processed for school/childcare programs. The new rule went into effect

on January 1, 2015.

With Michigan having one of the highest waiver rates in the country, a proactive approach has

been established to help inform everyone regarding the benefits of vaccinations and the risks of

disease. Some counties in Michigan have waiver rates as high as 20.7%. This means that more

than 20% of the students in those counties haven’t gotten all their vaccines. Some school

buildings have even higher waiver rates. The hope is that the new rule will help answer any

questions/concerns one may have regarding immunizations.

Key Points

The new rule applies to all children who are enrolled in a public or private: o Licensed childcare, preschool, and Head Start programs o Kindergarten, 7th grade, and any newly enrolled student into the school district

The new rule does not take away your right to obtain a nonmedical waiver.

Nonmedical waivers (religious or philosophical (other) objections) will need to be obtained from a county health department; the schools/childcare centers will not have them.

Parents/Guardians must follow these steps when requesting a nonmedical waiver: o Contact your county health department for an appointment to speak with a health educator. o During the visit, there will be an opportunity to have a discussion about immunizations with the county health department staff. o If at the end of the visit, you request a nonmedical waiver for your child, you will receive a copy of the current, certified (stamped and signed) State of Michigan Nonmedical Waiver Form.

Schools/childcare centers will only accept the current, official State of Michigan form (Current date: January 1, 2015).

Forms cannot be altered in any way (such as crossing information out). o Take completed, certified waiver form to your child’s school or childcare center.

If your child has a medical reason (a true contraindication or precaution) for not receiving a vaccine, a physician must sign the State of Michigan Medical Contraindication form; this form is available at your doctor’s office (not the county health department).

Based on the public health code, a child without either an up-to-date immunization record, a certified nonmedical waiver form or a physician signed medical waiver form can be excluded from school/childcare. For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/immunize > then click on Local Health Departments > then click on Immunization Waiver Information. There is a list of all the county health departments on this website, along with their addresses and phone numbers. January 13, 2015.

Information for Parents/Guardians New Michigan School and Licensed Childcare Immunization Rule for Claiming a Nonmedical Waiver for Immunizations In 2014, Michigan modified the administrative rules that changed how nonmedical waivers for immunizations will be processed for school and childcare programs. The new rule went into effect on January 1, 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions: Why is this rule change important? Michigan has one of the highest waiver rates in the country. Some counties in Michigan have waiver rates as high as 20.7%. This means that more than 20% of the students in those counties haven’t gotten all their vaccines. Some school buildings have even higher waiver rates. This leaves communities vulnerable to diseases such as measles, chickenpox, and pertussis (whooping cough). Immunizations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from harmful diseases and even death.

What has the new rule changed for parents/guardians? Parents/guardians who want to claim a nonmedical waiver will have an opportunity to have a discussion about immunizations with county health department staff and receive information on the benefits of vaccination and the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases. The new rule does not take away a parent’s/guardian’s right to obtain a nonmedical waiver.

What is a nonmedical waiver? A nonmedical waiver is a parent’s/guardian’s written statement indicating their religious or philosophical (other) objections to a particular vaccination(s).

Who does this new rule apply to? The new rule applies to all children who are enrolled in a public or private:

Licensed childcare, preschool, and Head Start programs

Kindergarten, 7th grade, and any newly enrolled student into the school district

What does certified, nonmedical waiver mean? Certified, nonmedical waiver means that the official State of Michigan Immunization Waiver Form (current date: January 1, 2015) is used and the county health department stamp and signature of the authorizing agent (county health department staff) completing the immunization education with the parent/guardian is on the form. January 13, 2015. Page 1

Can a parent /guardian obtain a certified, nonmedical waiver form from the school, childcare center, or healthcare provider? No, the certified nonmedical waiver can only be obtained at a county health department.

How does a parent/guardian obtain a certified, nonmedical waiver? Parents/guardians will need to contact their county health department to receive immunization waiver education and to obtain a certified, current State of Michigan Immunization Waiver Form.

What if my child has a medical contraindication to a vaccine? This new rule does not change the existing process for medical contraindications for vaccination. If your child has a medical reason (a true contraindication or precaution) for not receiving a vaccine, a physician must sign the State of Michigan Medical Contraindication form, which is available at your doctor’s office (not the county health department). This form must be completed and signed by a physician before it can be submitted to the school or childcare center.

What documentation will parents/guardians need to submit to their school or childcare center? 1. Parents/guardians will need to submit documentation of one of these items to the school or childcare center:

A completed, certified State of Michigan Nonmedical Immunization Waiver form, or

A physician signed State of Michigan Medical Contraindication form, or

A complete immunization record If a completed immunization record or a certified waiver form are not turned in, then the student can be excluded from school or childcare based on the public health code, unless the student is in a dose waiting (provisional) period. Dose waiting period means that the student still needs an immunization for school/childcare, but is not recommended to receive that dose at that time. 2. Waiver forms that are altered in any way (such as information on the form is crossed out) cannot be accepted by the schools/childcares.

Where can I find more information? For more information, please visit www.michigan.gov/immunize > then click on Local Health Departments > then click on Immunization Waiver Information. There is a list of all the county health departments on this website, along with their phone numbers and addresses. January 13, 2015. Page 2

Carleton Middle School

8900 15 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Shaun Greene-Beebe, Principal Jason Clark, Assistant Principal