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May 6, 2019
April Students' of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by the teachers as April's Students' of the Month.
7th Grade
Front (L to R):  Jackson O'Neal, Lujayn Ahmed, Kiera Wallace, Lexi Wert, Max Kersen;  Back:  Jack Mullins, Elizabeth Boyd, Kanha Jain, Alexander Charlton, Caroline Schilsky.

8th Grade
Front (L to R):  Haley Cholski, Elli Saathoff, Katie Chon, Enya Pinjani, Kaiden Kirgan;  Back:  Surya Venigalla, Payton Wilkerson, Coleson Gee, Daniel Musier, Cayden Hart.
STAAR Testing
The remaining STAAR testing for students will be May 13-16.   The campus will be closed to visitors these days.
May 13
7th Math
8th Math retest

May 14
7th Reading
8th Reading retest

May 15
8th Science

May 16
8th Social Studies

 Students need to bring the following:
  • Water bottle
  • Healthy snacks to eat during the test (nothing messy or greasy) Ex. Animal crackers
  • Sweater or sweatshirt
  • Book to read when finished
  • Bring a sack lunch - students will eat lunch when testing is complete. Time will vary.
Please do not drop off lunches for your students on STAAR testing days.  There are nearly 750 students at CMS and this become unmanageable very quickly.  We appreciate your cooperation.
Be Stronger than Cancer Fundraiser
On behalf of the Carroll Senior High School Student Council and CrossFit Trophy Club, I would like to invite all of you to our Stronger Than Cancer 5k run with an option to do a CrossFit Competition.

This event will take place on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 a.m. at Byron Nelson High School.  

The Feldman Family lives in Trophy Club and have a young son named Hudson currently diagnosed with pediatric cancer.  All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to their family in order to support their battle.   Additionally, we will be honoring Charlie Williams, a student at CSHS that was diagnosed with leukemia this year.  

This event is a great opportunity to compete with friends and raise funds for a worthy cause so I hope to see you all there.   Below is the registration link and I would like to strongly encourage you to participate with your friends and family.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.  StuCo needs your support.

Thank you so much~
CSHS StuCO, Lindsey Jacobson and Stephanie Fuller

Registration Link
Summer Camps
Animal Science


 
Sports Camps
Larry Vucan's Baseball Camp Information



Coach Aldridge's DRAGON TENNIS CAMP

WHO: For students going into 3rd-9th grade 
WHAT: 12th Annual Dragon Tennis Camp 
WHERE: Dragon Tennis Courts @ CSHS 
WHEN: June 3-6, 2019 
Grades 3-6th 
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Grades 7th-9th 
9:30-11:30 a.m.
COST: $85/camp (includes Dragon Tennis T-shirt) 
*No refunds 

For more information or to register go to: www.dragontenniscamps.com Questions? Contact Coach Aldridge at [email protected]

For a list of camps, click here.

Wrestling

SL Wrestling Camp Flyer
Dragon Wrestling Camps Registration
Little Rock Wrestling Camp Registration
JRob Texas Intensive Wrestling Camps Registration
Summer Animal Fostering
Animals may be checked out for the months of June, and July.  It will be the responsibility of you and your child to provide quality care for the animal(s), as if they were your own.  This includes food, water, bedding or litter, and attention.  I will provide students with the animal, cage, and care instructions, but other supplies will need to
be purchased to care for the animal over the break.  Not all students will get an animal or their first choices, so make sure you are willing to care for any of the animals you choose.  Also, please do not sign up to take an animal if you will be away for more than 2 days with no one to care for the animal.  If you are going on vacation but would still like to check out an animal please put that information on the form and we will arrange another time to pick-up or drop off, if available.

 Additional points to consider:
1) If the animal becomes injured due to your care, seek veterinary attention immediately and take care of the  cost as if this were your own pet.  If the animal becomes sick while in your care (lethargic, sneezing, acting  strangely, etc) we will coordinate a time to meet and I will take it to the vet so that Animal Science covers the  bill.  We use Southlake Animal Hospital for the veterinary care of all the animals.
2) For Summer Break we will be adopting out: all mammals, birds which we can separate into groups of 2-3,  and most reptiles/ amphibians (except outside tortoises and fully aquatic reptiles/ amphibians).
3) If you adopt an animal that has two to a cage, they come together.  Some of the cages are quite large and  need to be able to fit in your vehicle. Please contact me if you need measurements to check if it will fit in your  vehicle.
4) Mammals will need bedding while in your care and many mammals/birds/reptiles need 'extra' food such as  salad veggies and fruits.  I will supply some mealworms or crickets, but you will have to purchase more (pet  stores typically carry these), and I will supply frozen rodents for snakes.

Use the following form to fill out which animal(s) your child is willing to adopt.  The form also requires student  and parent information, along with your preferred pick-up date and time, so please read over it carefully.  Some  animals must be returned for summer camp.  

Drop off times for those animals is:
June 26 or 28
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 
 
Pick up:
July 18 
3:00-4:00 p.m.
or
July 19 
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

All animals must be returned 
August  2 
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Have a parent fill out the google form - link above or scan the QR code to the right.
You may sign up for multiple animals and multiple months. 

Thank you for your support of the Animal Science Program and for giving the animal(s) a wonderful home over the school break.  I will send a confirmation letter home the week of May 13, and a care sheet will be available at pick-up.

Sincerely ~
Susan Cortez
Carroll Middle School
[email protected]
Please join Remind! Text @cmscare to 81010.  This is the best (and quickest) way to contact me throughout the summer.
Calendar
Weekly Events
Monday, May 6
No scheduled Activities

Tuesday, May 7
Algebra EOC 

Wednesday, May 8
Animal Caretaker Field Trip

Thursday, May 9
Soccer vs. Cross Timbers 5:00/6:15
Choir Pop Show 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 10
No Scheduled Activities

Save the Date(s)
PTSO General Meeting Dates
5/15
Note:  All General meetings begin at 10 a.m. in the CMS library unless noted otherwise

Monday, May 13
7th grade STAAR Math

Tuesday, May 14
7th grade STAAR Reading

Wednesday, May 15
8th grade STAAR Science 

Thursday, May 16
8th grade STAAR Social Studies

Friday, May 17
Outdoor Ed BassPro Field Trip

Monday, May 20
Band Spring Concert 6:30 p.m. @ CSHS

Tuesday, May 21
8th grade promotion ceremony 9:30 a.m.
Wind Ensemble @ Peak Music - UNT

Wednesday, May 22
8th grade Main Event

Thursday, May 23
Faculty Meeting - NO TUtorials
ArtII Reception 6:00 p.m. @ CSHS
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Beach within Reach
All three bands (Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble) received a 1st Division (Superior) trophy at the Beach Within Reach Music Festival at Haltom High School on April 27.

Also, Wind Ensemble received additional recognition for placing 3rd runner up in their division. 
FREE
Southlake Teen Police & 
Fire Academy
police_badge.jpg June 10-13 is the first FREE Southlake Teen Police & Fire academy.

Interested in participating?please contact Officer Roberson at  817-949-5414 or 817-691-0078. moving_firetruck.jpg
Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
We can't believe it is May and the end of the year is here.  We have truly enjoyed working with your kids this year and will miss those who are moving up to the high school.  We are looking forward to continuing with the current 7th graders as we welcome in a new group of CMS students from Durham.

This month, the "Life in the Middle" Counseling Newsletter focuses on summer time tips for middle school parents and includes important summer links.  Please click  Life In The Middle - May to view the newsletter.
 
We hope you can take some time to enjoy the last few weeks of school, and have a wonderful summer.

Summer Withdrawals
If your child will not be returning to Carroll ISD next school year, please complete a Summer Withdrawal form and return to Leslie Evans at
Please click on the following link to download the form:   2019 Summer Withdrawal Form

Credit by Examination

How can my child meet with their counselor?
There are several ways students can see us:
1. Teacher Referral
2. Parent Referral
3. Self-Referral

We meet with students for many reasons:
1. Academic - Performance, struggles, test taking strategies, study skills etc.
2. Friendship/ Peer/Social Concerns
3. Personal Concerns
4. Behavioral Concerns
5. Stress/Anxiety
6. Responsive Services - meeting their immediate needs and concerns

If you have a concern and you would like for a counselor to meet with your child, please contact your child's grade level counselor via email or phone.

Jane Kea, 8th grade counselor
817.949.5406

Paula Lynn, 7th grade counselor
817.949.5405

CMS Counseling Page:
 
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The Office
Lost & Found
Parents-
Lost and found items are piling up again.  Please have your child check for anything that is  misplaced.  All articles will be donated at the end of May.




Cell Phone Use in School Zones
State of Texas traffic laws are enforceable in school zones as well. Please remember to be hands free while on the phone this includes texting.
 
If you have complaints or concerns, please contact Officer Roberson 817-949-5414.

Traffic
 
There have been several complaints about vehicles turning in front of waiting vehicles on Kirkwood Blvd. before or after school.
The far right lane must continue straight and not turn in front of vehicles waiting to the left trying to turn to get into the drop off / pick up line.
 
Remember from drivers ed - two lines that intersect have a point of impact. Officers will be issuing citations for this violation.
If you are needing to park in the parking lot you must either wait or turn in the parking lot from the east side traveling west.

Any questions on this please contact Officer Roberson 817-949-5414

Laptop Covers
We still have hard-shell laptop covers (green only) available for purchase for $20.
Please see Mrs. Gulliver or Mrs. Brett in the front office to purchase one. 

Dress Code Reminders:
If girls wear leggings, the top worn with them must be knuckle length. 

If she wears shorts, a dress or a skirt, these items must be at least knuckle length. 

Thank you for helping our students follow the district dress code.

Please review the full Dress Code in the Student Handbook.

Carroll ISD Inclement Winter Weather Policy







As temperatures begin to dip and the possibility of inclement weather rises, take a few seconds to familiarize yourself with the district's inclement weather procedures. 
Teacher Appreciation Week
Parents spoiled the staff last week with multiple daily gift card drawings, Sonic drinks and popcorn on Monday, breakfast from Torchy's on Tuesday, Steel City Pops on Wednesday,  Babe's on Thursday hosted by Leigh Bradford and Juliet Williams, and latte's and iFratelli's on Friday as well as desserts and a reusable coffee mug.  The generosity of not only gifts, but time, is greatly appreciated.

Box Tops
Keep collecting BoxTops.  Turn the ones you have from summer in a baggie with your students' name on it to the front office.

 Social Media
Please sign up for the Carroll Middle School Facebook page and follow CMS on Twitter to receive information regarding the Spirit Shop.  We will have previews & pre-sales of upcoming merchandise.
Sports
Soccer
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Practices will be on the turf fields at both middle schools.

Green team will practice 3:45-5:00 p.m. and start games at 5:00.
White team will practice 4:30-5:45 and start games at 6:15 p.m.

Practice Schedule
3:45-5:45 p.m.
May 6, May 7, May 8

Games
May 9- Cross Timbers @ Carroll MS 5:00/6:15

Please contact Coach Colvin for any questions about the girls middle school soccer program.

Tennis
Practices
Monday's & Wednesday's
4:00-5:30 p.m.

To sign up, visit:   www.SL10s.com

Questions?   Email:   [email protected]
or Call:   Coach Bob Bolster at 817-798- 27

 
14th Annual Keller MS 
Swimming & Diving Meet
 
Over 60 middle school swimmers and divers from Carroll MS and Dawson MS combined to form a Dragon MS Swim/Dive Team to compete at the 14th Annual Keller MS Swimming & Diving Meet April 27 at the Keller Natatorium.
 
There were four Divisions at the meet:  
The teams swept the Team Championships in all four Divisions against the four Keller ISD MS Teams and the Lovejoy MS Team
      7th grade Girls
      7th grade Boys
      8th grade Girls
      8th grade Boys
 
Top 4 relay finishes for the Dragon included:   (Dragons won 7 of the 8 relays contested)

7th grade Boys
     1st 200 medley relay 1:49.52 with Max Hatcher, Grant Bibza, Christian Wahby and Alan Pham
     3rd 200 medley relay 1:59.22 with Tommy Chan, Jesse Wang, Coleman O'Brien and Jackson O'Brien
     4th 200 medley relay 2:23.41 with William Hao, James Beuchner, Hayden Carey and Thomas Buechner
     1st 200 free relay  1:38.81 with Hatcher, Pham, Wahby and J. O'Brien
     3rd 200 free relay  1:47.84 with C. O'Brien, Chan, Bibza and Caen White
8th grade Boys
     2nd 200 medley relay 1:56.01 with William Ward, John Stoklas, Adam Wenger and Kazumi Alvarez
     1st 200 free relay 1:44.05 with Stoklas, Quinn Tyler, Ward and Alvarez

7th grade Girls
1st 200 medley relay 2:00.53 with Abigail Maeker, Tatum Janning, Catherine Woods and Kate Drap
4th 200 medley relay 2:13.13 with Grace McCarrick, Cami Bettencourt, Carly Walter and Preslie Weilert
1st 200 free relay  1:49.84 with Janning, Drap, Woods and Maeker
4th 200 free relay  2:02.04 with Walter, Weilert, McCarrick, and Bettencourt

8th grade Girls
1st 200 medley relay 1:55.07 
with Dylin Cormack, Bailey Kaiser, Madelyn Clem and Kate Heintz
2nd 200 medley relay 2:01.24 
with Hailey Heldenbrand, Alexis Drap, Erika Martinez and Cassandra Collins
4th 200 medley relay  2:36.70 
with Hannah Mohon, Eva Ammerman, Campbell Smith and Olivia Anderson
1st 200 free relay 1:44.33 
with Clem, Heintz, Drap and Cormack
2nd 200 free relay 1:48.70 
with Kaiser, Martinez, Heldenbrand and Smith
 
Individual Top 5 swimmers for the Dragons included:

7th grade Girls
Farya Aryan 
4th 50 back  37.52
Kate Drap
2nd 200 free 2:08.33
4th 100 free  1:00.58
Tatum Janning
2nd 50 breast 34.99
4th 200 free 2:09.62
Abigail Maeker
1st 50 back  29.86
2nd 100 IM  1:05.05
Grace McCarrick 
3rd 50 back  34.88
Chloe Tong 
5th 50 breast 43.51
 Hannah Vinas
4th 50 breast 42.73
 Carly Walter
3rd 50 free  28.55
 Jojo Walters 
4th 50 free  29.44
 Preslie Weilert 
5th 50 free  30.27
Catherine Woods 
4th 50 fly 30.22
4th 100 IM  1:10.80

7th grade Boys
Andrew Balson 
3rd 50 breast 36.06
5th 50 back 35.61
Grant Bibza
2nd 50 breast 31.84
5th 100 IM  1:05.56
Hayden Carey
5th 50 breast 39.69
Tommy Chan
2nd 50 back 30.05
4th 50 free  26.77
Max Hatcher 
2nd 100 IM  59.05
Coleman O'Brien
2nd 50 free  26.03
4th 200 free  2:07.53
Jackson O'Brien
3rd 50 free  26.09
3rd 200 free  2:05.71
Alan Pham
1st 100 IM  58.98
2nd 200 free  1:55.87 
Christian Wahby
2nd  50 fly  28.55
3rd 100 free  57.52
Caden White
4th 50 back 35.59
5th 50 free  27.54
Eric Winkler 
4th 50 breast 37.68

8th grade Girls
Madelyn Clem
1st 100 IM  1:03.20
1st 50 fly
Cassandra Collins
5th 100 free  1:02.85
Dylin Cormack 
2nd 50 back  29.43
3rd 100 IM  1:04.52
Alexis Drap
2nd 50 breast 34.29
2nd 100 free  56.79 
Kate Heintz
1st 200 free 2:04.55
1st 100 free  56.28
Hailey Heldenbrand
1st 50 back  29.13
2nd 50 fly  28.57
Bailey Kaiser 
1st 50 breast 32.28
2nd 100 IM  1:03.39 
Erika Martinez 
2nd 50 free  27.61
4th 100 IM  1:09.42
Hanah Mohon
3rd 50 back 38.83
Campbell Smith
2nd 200 free  2:12.97
4th 100 free  1:01.30

8th grade Boys
  Kazumi Alvarez
2nd 50 free  25.74
2nd 100 free  59.42
Gavin Greico
3rd 50 back 37.25
John Stoklas
2nd 50 fly 28.41
4th 100 IM  1:05.75
Quinn Tyler
1st 50 free  25.35
1st 100 free  58.42
William Ward
1st 50 back 31.87
3rd 200 free  2:02.45
Adam Wenger
1st 50 fly  27.83
5th 100 IM  1:06.30
 
Carroll had five 7th grade girls compete in the Diving portion of the meet, but the meet hosts from Keller did not supply their finish results in the meet results they sent to us.....

Our Carroll Dragon 7th grade MS Divers:
Leah Bascle
Dillan Delugo
Julia Gassett
Natalie Stubbs
Roxana Tadlaoui
 
Congratulations to all of Dragon MS Swimmers and Divers.
The future looks bright for Dragon HS Teams.
 
Coach Murphy
CEF is celebrating the inaugural year of its transformed mission, the Teacher Fund, with an amazing gala on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Bowden Center - Keller.  This celebration, presented by Park Place Dealerships, unveils CEF's first-year results of the CISD teachers our donors have funded.
 
TOP 3 Reasons To Donate NOW:
  • 50% OF THE SEATS ARE ALREADY RESERVED
  • REMAINING SEATS ARE LIMITED
  • SEATS WILL SELL OUT IN ADVANCE
SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW BY DONATING TO THE CEF TEACHER FUND!
  • Donate $1,000+ to secure 2 tickets to the Gala.
  • Donate at the Friend of CEF level ($365) or Contributor level ($120) and get early access to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
  • Donate and AVOID A CALL from CEF. 
Every dollar counts and every donation is appreciated but DO NOT MISS THE SOUTHLAKE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SPRING!
 
Thank you for your commitment to the teachers on your campus! 
 
The Carroll Education Foundation
www.carrolleducationfoundation.org
817-949-7064
For more information, forms, calendars, teacher websites and more, please visit the CMS website at http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/carrollmiddle_default.aspx