Please remember that third quarter ends on Friday, April 4. Please continue to check FOCUS and discuss grades and work completion with your child. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's success.

Spring State Assessments for 9th & 10th Graders: April 7-May 15, 2025

The Spring State Assessments for our 9th and 10th grade students are an important part of our school's accountability and provide valuable insights into student learning and are required graduation requirements.

Assessment Schedule:

• Spring State Assessments will be administered from April 7 through May 15, 2025.

Subjects to be Tested:

• 9th Grade: Math (9th grade math class)
• 10th Grade: ELA 10 and Living Systems

Testing Platform:

• All assessments will be administered on student BCPS Chromebooks.

Important Notes:

• Specific testing dates and times will be provided by your students' math, ELA 10, and Living Systems teachers. Please be sure to check with your child and their teachers for detailed scheduling information.
• It is important that students come to school on their assigned testing days, well rested and ready to do their best.
• Students confirmed with testing accommodation will receive approved accommodation for testing.

We appreciate your support in ensuring your student is prepared for these assessments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your students’ teachers.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education.

All grade 9-11 Carver Center students will complete the Maryland School Survey on Tuesday, March 25, during Advisory. Grade 12 students will not participate in the survey. This is an important and required survey mandated by the state of Maryland. Student participation and feedback directly impact our school's Maryland Star Rating. Therefore, it is crucial that we achieve a high completion rate.

We kindly request your support in ensuring your student is present and prepared to complete the survey on Tuesday, March 25th. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership in this important matter.

Carver Center will administer the SAT to all 11th-grade students on Thursday, April 3rd, at 7:30am. This is a “B” Day. It is crucial that all 11th-grade students are present and prepared to take the SAT on this date. This standardized test is an important component of their academic journey and college preparation.

To help students prepare, we will be providing them with information and resources in the coming weeks. We encourage students to take advantage of these opportunities to familiarize themselves with the test format and content.

We kindly ask that you plan to ensure your 11th-grade student arrives at school on time and is well-prepared for the SAT on April 3rd. Please ensure they get a good night's sleep and have a nutritious breakfast.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the SAT administration, please do not hesitate to contact the school at 443-809-2775 or email Mr. Whatley at kwhatley@bcps.org

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring our students' success.

We are excited to offer our freshman and sophomore students and families the opportunity to attend a college information session on April 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm to help answer questions on what students can be doing now to prepare for the college application process. Please join our College Counselor, Kristen Pettit, for a virtual information session on preparing for the college application process. We will discuss various topics including the admissions process, testing, essay writing, letters of recommendation, and financial aid.

The information session will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm. Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/cqn-behg-fup

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Pettit (kpettit2@bcps.org).

• Monday, 3/24: Girls and Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 4 pm, Away @ Parkville
• Monday, 3/24: Girls JV and Varsity Softball, 4 pm, Away, @ Dulaney
• Tuesday, 3/25: Varsity Tennis, 3:45 pm, Away, @ Parkville
• Tuesday, 3/25: Track and Field, 4:00 pm, Away, @ Parkville
• Thursday, 3/27: Varsity Tennis, 3:45 pm, Away, @ Catonsville
• Thursday, 3/27: Varsity Baseball, 4:00 pm, Away, @ Chesapeake - BC
• Friday, 3/28: Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 4:00 pm, Away @ Woodlawn
• Monday, 3/31: Girls Varsity Softball, 4 pm, Away @ Towson
• Tuesday, 4/1: Track and Field, 4 pm, Away @ Chesapeake - BC
• Wednesday, 4/2: Varsity Tennis, 3:45 pm, Away @ Perry Hall
• Thursday, 4/3: Varsity Baseball, 4 pm, Away @ Milford Mill
• Friday, 4/4: Boys Varsity Lacrosse, 4 pm, Away @ Overlea
• Saturday, 4/5: Track and Field, 9:30 am, Away @ Towson University

The Carver Foundation is furiously planning this year's celebration. Please join us to celebrate, Saturday, m and support the arts and technology programs. Tickets are available via this link.

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/carvercelebration2025/

• March 27: DIM Spring Pops Performance
• March 29: Carver Celebration hosted by the Carver Center Foundation, 7:00 pm
• March 31: Systemwide PD, No School for Students
• April 1: Junior Ring Ceremony, 7 pm, Carver Theatre
• April 2: Freshman Sophomore Recital, 2:45 pm, Carver Theatre
• April 4: Third Quarter Ends, Half Day for Students
• April 5: Junior Prom, 7 pm, Carver Dining Hall
• April 10: Spring Dance Concert, 7 pm

https://schoolsafety.maryland.gov/Pages/Tipline.aspx

All school community members have access to the Safe School Maryland link to report tips related to school safety concerns.

We are thankful for the members of our student support team. This list is available in every newsletter to facilitate contact at times you have questions or concerns.

School Counselors - (443) 809-2753

• Alastair Palmer, DC (apalmer2@bcps.org)--Last names A to F
• Leslie Aguila (laguila@bcps.org)--Last names G to N
• Stephanie Kousouris (skousouris@bcps.org)--Last names O to Z
• Kristen Pettit (kpettit2@bcps.org)--College and Career Counselor

School Social Worker - 443-809-4713

• Wendy Pitts (wpitts@bcps.org)

School Psychologist - 443-809-6722

• Karl Fleischer (kfleischer@bcps.org)

Pupil Personnel Worker - 443-809-6856

• Lisa Mazzilli (lmizzilli@bcps.org)

School Nurse - 443-809-4577

• Ruth Arenas (rarenas@bcps.org)

School Resource Officer (SRO) 443-809-3121

• Officer Brown (tbrown12@bcps.org)

Administration

• Ms. Becker, AP (abecker2@bcps.org), Grades 9 and 11
• Mr. Whatley, AP (kwhatley@bcps.org), Grades 10 and 12
• Ms. Trivas, Principal (etrivas@bcps.org)

Students use the AllTimely App to sign up for Wildcat Time sessions. Please remember that we dedicated 10:30-11:00 a.m. each day to Wildcat Time Sessions. It is important that students leverage this time to seek any assistance or academic support they need. Encourage your child to use Wildcat Time for this purpose. Please reach out to teachers, as needed, if you believe your child needs support in a particular class.