PROGRAMS & EVENTS
CMS offers several programs and events, during school and after school...
We support our CMS staff through groups and events such as
Culture Fair, AVID, ESL, Fine Arts (orchestra, band, music, theater, debate & art),
Robotics, NJHS, Yearbook, Athletics, Cheerleading and more!
To access these programs, visit our Website Resources page for links to these and more.
PTA SPONSORED EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Click Here to join the PTA and support these programs
The Reflections Art Program is a Nationwide PTA Sponsored program and a PTA Member benefit for students interested in Fine Arts. Students create original works of art inspired by the current theme. Categories include Literature, Photography, Visual Art, Dance, Video, and Music! Open to all students and awards and prizes are available to top students. See our Reflections page for more details.
CMS Social
The Carpenter PTA sponsors after-school socials for each grade throughout the year. These socials are our largest events and a highlight of the school year with live DJ, inflatables, food, and more!
NEW THIS YEAR - CMS 8th Grade Formal
To be held in February, the 8th Grade Formal will be a great event with a DJ, photo booth, food and more!
Alex Trejo Scholarship
Each year, Carpenter PTA awards a scholarship to a graduating Senior who attended Carpenter and had family or were themselves members of PTA.
Special Programs for the 2023-24 School year
Just Say YES - Friday, December 8
Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) believes strongly in connecting students to positive
messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures.
Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are
equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to achieve more
healthy and successful futures.
Author Visit - Dan Gemeinhart- Friday , February 9
Dan Gemeinhart is the author of six books (so far!) for young readers: THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN (2022), THE HONEST TRUTH (2015), SOME KIND OF COURAGE (2016), SCAR ISLAND (2017), GOOD DOG (2018), and THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF COYOTE SUNRISE (2019). He will host 2 assemblies and work and meet with the students!
