Canter Middle School

Progress Reports

Friday, October 3, 2008 marks the end of the fifth week of school. All students will receive a progress report, reflecting their progress up until the fifth week of school.   Progress reports must be signed by a parent of guardian and returned to the homeroom teacher.  In addition, parents may request a conference on the progress report. 

Chicago Cares

Canter has been awarded a grant by Chicago Cares which will fund beatification and community projects for our school. 

October 1, 2008 the 1^st phase of the Canter

beautification project will take place.  Representative of the Canter community will serve as team leaders. 

In addition, most students will be out of the building on various field trips.  Parents are encourage to sign permission slips and submit trip money so that your child may participate. 

 It is important that we all do our part to make October 1^st a success!

 After School Activities

After School activities will begin the week of October 6, 2008.  Students should have come home with a list of after school activities and a permission slip.  All students must submit a permission slip in order to participate in all after school activities.  All applications must be submitted by Monday, September 29, 2008.

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GOOD NEWS!!!!! ISAT SCORES IMPROVE!!!

 The Canter Community is extremely proud of the efforts of our students, faculty, staff and parents.  Canter continues to gain momentum on the ISAT reading and math assessments.  During the 2007-2008 reading scores are reported at 84.1% which is a 3% gain from 2006-2007 and math scores are 77.7% with a 4.7% gain from 2006-2007. 

8^th Graders and The EXPLORE TEST!!!!

 Canter 8^th grade students will take the EXPLORE test on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.  EXPLORE helps 8^th and 9^th graders build high school course plans that will prepare them for college and work and introduces them to career options that are relevant to them. It shows your son or daughter:

·         Area where they need extra help or additional courses

·         Suggestions for improving their skills

·         Career that match their interest

The EXPLORE assessment will be taking place during 1^st period on both days.  Please make sure that your child is well rested and at school on time.

 After School Activities

After School activities will begin the week of October 6, 2008.  Students should come home with a list of after school activities and a permission slip.  All students must submit a permission slip in order to participate in all after school activities.  All applications must be submitted by Friday, September 26, 2008.

Pottery and Photography

The Hyde Park Arts Center will be offering after school courses in pottery and photography to students at Canter Middle School.  These classes will take place on Wednesdays beginning October 1, 2008.  The sessions will run from 2:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.  All classes will meet at the Hyde Park Arts Center.  There are limited spaces available and students will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.  All participants must commit to the entire 8 week program. Information will be included in the after school program packet

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