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STAAR Testing Dates

Monday, May 14
7th Grade Math STAAR and 8th Grade Math STAAR Retest

Tuesday, May 15  
7th Grade Reading STAAR and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Retest

Wednesday, May 16 
8th Grade Science STAAR

Thursday, May 17 
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
 
The campus will be closed to visitors during STAAR testing and students need to bring the following on these testing dates:
  • 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 700 students at CMS and this become unmanageable very quickly. We appreciate your cooperation.
April Students of the Month
Congratulations to the students who were nominated by the faculty as outstanding students for the month of April.

Eighth Grade: Front (L to R):  David Rose, Hope Paschall, Cara Parsons; Back:  McKaylee McAdoo, Brian Bishop, Lillian Cooper, Shivang Jain, Riley Wahl. 
 
Seventh grade:  Front (L to R):  Violet Macy, Stacey Parker, Megan Ihle;  Back:  Nick Veit, Saloni Manair, Ethan Phan, Vance Amos, Samad Rizvi.

School Supplies
Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
"Life in the Middle" Counseling Newsletter:  

Bully Prevention Information for Parents
Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power and strength. Parents are often reluctant to report to educators that their child is being bullied. Why?

*  Parents may be unsure how best to help their child and may be afraid that they will make the situation worse if they report bullying.
*  They may be embarrassed that their child is being bullied.
*  Sometimes, children ask parents not to report bullying.
*  Parents may fear being seen as overprotective.
*  They may believe that it is up to their child to stop the bullying.

Children and youth often need help to stop bullying. Parents should never be afraid to call the school to report that their child is being bullied and ask for help to stop the bullying. Students should not have to tolerate bullying at school any more than adults would tolerate similar treatment at work.

Working with your child's school to solve the problem
If your child tells you that he or she has been bullied or if you suspect your child is being bullied, what can you do?
*   Please let a counselor or administrator know of your concerns immediately. We can't help your child, or any other child, if we are not aware of the concern.

What can you expect staff at CMS to do about bullying?
* School staff will investigate the bullying immediately.
* School staff will initially not meet with your child and the child who bullied them at the same time. This could be very embarrassing and intimidating for your child.
* School staff will never share who reported the incident.
* A counselor will meet with your child to learn about the bullying that he or she has experienced. We will help develop a plan to help keep your child feel safe.
* An administrator will meet with students suspected of taking part in the bullying. He/She will make it clear to these students that bullying is against school rules and will not be tolerated. If appropriate, the administrator will administer consequences to those who bullied and notify their parents.
* Give the school reasonable time to investigate and hear both sides of the story. Sometimes, a child who bullies will make false allegations about a child as an additional way of bullying them. An administrator cannot jump to hasty conclusions and assign blame without a thorough assessment of the situation. This entire process should not take longer than a week.

What to do if your child is being bullied.
1.    Ask your child what is going on if you suspect that bullying is occurring. Find out the name or names of the others involved and the details of what happened.
2.    Don't assume or imply that your child did anything to instigate the bullying.
3.    Don't try and fix the situation. Instead, talk with your child about strategies to use when the bullying occurs. Ask questions like: "What do you think you could say the next time this person says .....?
4.    Don't tell your child to ignore the bullying or to "toughen up." These are not strategies that will prevent future incidents.
5.    Don't tell your child to retaliate.
6.    If you feel your child is not safe physically and is at high risk of physical harm, take immediate action to protect your child's safety. If the bullying is occurring on the way to or home from school, either take your child to school or make arrangements for another adult to take your child to school.
7.   If you suspect your child is being bullied but your child won't talk to you about what is going on, seek out another adult they can talk to an aunt, uncle, grandparent, family friend, school counselor or therapist.

CMS Dragon Tip Line: 817-406-2514
School Reporting and Response Guidelines
Carroll ISD is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment. Implementing programs that  address bullying, making personal connections with each student, and providing an anonymous  system for reporting potentially dangerous situations are some of the ways we can accomplish  this goal. We are pleased to announce that the Dragon Tip Line program is now a part of our  anonymous reporting efforts.

The Dragon Tip Line system is designed to help students, parents and community members  anonymously report past, present and predicted concerns in our school community. Information  about bullying, harassment, drugs, violence, weapons, theft, or any other potential threat to  school safety should be reported.

Anyone in the Carroll Middle School community can make a report, including students, staff,  parents and visitors. To ensure that we can respond to threats in a timely way, we request that all  reports be made as soon as possible after witnessing or receiving information regarding an  incident.

Ms. Mangels, Principal of Carroll Middle School, along with the CMS Counselors, will be  responsible for receiving reports from the Dragon Tip Line. Upon receiving an anonymous  report, they may take interim measures to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all parties  pending the findings of the investigation.

Remember that the Dragon Tip Line is NOT an emergency reporting system. If you need to  report an emergency, please immediately dial 911. Also, please note that while all reports  made to the Dragon Tip Line will be answered as expeditiously as possible, there may be a  response delay for reports received outside of school hours, over the weekend, or during  holidays.

Finally, the Dragon Tip Line is not intended to replace direct contact with school administration  or counselors. Please feel free to directly contact Carroll Middle School staff with any issues  or concerns you may have. We take your security seriously at Carroll Middle School and we  will do everything we can to resolve your concerns as quickly as possible. Together, we can help  stop school crises before they happen!

Your school is your home away from home; 
help keep it safe by reporting potential threats.  
Remember: 
You Have the POWER and You Can Make a Difference!
CMS Dragon Tip Line - 817-406-2514

Counselors
Jane  Kea
7th Grade Counselor 

Paula Lynn
8th Grade Counselor 
Camps
Basketball
Eric McDade's Dragon Boys Basketball Camp
Dates: June 18-21 (Monday-Thursday)

Location: Carroll Senior HS and Carroll High School Gyms

Rising Stars Camp (Senior HS): Grades entering 1st-6th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost:   $125.00

Elite Camp (Carroll HS):  Grades entering 7th-9th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost:   $125.00

Campers will receive fundamental instruction/ participate in games and contests. Awards will be given daily.  Campers should wear basketball shoes and athletic attire each day.

All Campers will receive a Dragon Basketball Camp T-Shirt.

Dragon snack pack cards are aailable for $20. Snack pack includes drink, chips, and fruit snacks.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  Eric McDade
Mail Registration to:
C/O Eric McDade
644 Trailhead Dr.
Southlake, TX 76092

Questions please contact:
Eric McDade: 817-420-4397 or email: cua3232@att.net


Football

Riley Dodge Football Camps

When:
1st - 6th Grade -  Dragon Youth Football Camp (Session 1) :
June 5-7  (Tuesday-Thursday)
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

7th - 9th Grade -  Dragon Football Camp (Session 2) :
July 16-18  (Monday-Wednesday)
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where:   Dragon Stadium

Enrollment: Please register by:
Session 1:  Friday, May 4
Session 2:  Saturday, June 16

REGISTRATION: (Checks Only)
Pre-Registered: $150 Walk Ups: $160

MAIL REGISTRATION TO:
Riley Dodge Football Camps
P.O. Box 92231
Southlake, Texas 76092


Soccer
Premier Dragon Soccer Camps
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Sessions:
June 25-28
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
(boys and girls ages incoming K - 4th)
June 25-28
5:00 - 7:45 p.m.
(boys and girls ages incoming 5th - 9th)

Where:  Dragon Stadium

Cost: $135.00 
(Discount price $125.00 if registered before June 11, 2018)

Make Checks Payable to:  Matt Colvin
Mail Checks and Registration Forms to: 
2500 Waketon Road
Flower Mound, TX 75028


More PDSC information or questions:
www.ladragonssoccer.com
colvinmr@gmail.com

Information and Registration for Premier Dragon Soccer Camps

Tennis
 
Camp  Dates:
June 4-7

Entering Grades:
3rd-9th

Times:
3rd-6th: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
7th-9th:  9:30-11:00 a.m.
Cost:

$85 per camper
includes Dragon Tennis t-shirt


Volleyball
For students from 2nd-9th grades.   Features: Individual skill and court instruction: grouped by skill level, tournament play, daily camper awards, and camp T-shirt. 

Time:
Kindergarten-5th Grade  9:00-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 5 - Friday, June 8 (Friday Camp Tournament)  

6th- 9th Grade 12:30- 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, June 5- Friday, June 8 (Friday- Camp Tournament) 

Site: Carroll Senior High School

Cost:  $125 
Application deadline:  Friday, June 1
Late Registration: add $10 

Make checks payable to: 
Dragon Volleyball  

For more information, contact Coach Teresa Dunn:
(817)925-9210 or Tmd8@aol.com

Wrestling
6th -12th Grades
Camp Dates:   June 12-15  (Tuesday-Friday)

Camp Location:   Carroll HS Wrestling Room

Daily Camp Schedule
Session #1 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Classroom Session 1:15-2:00 p.m.
Session #2 2:00-4:-00 p.m.

Registration Fee:  Early Registration $200
Paid in full or $100 deposit mailed by May 21
Deposit balance will be due at camp check-in on June 12
Late Registration/Walk up $225
Mailed after May 21 will be assessed a $25 late fee
Multiple family member/need based scholarships are available,
please contact the camp director.

Payment Options:   PAY ONLINE OR BY MAIL


Register by Mail:
Please mail registration and participation waiver to:
Southlake Wrestling Camps
Attn: Coach Hathaway
1501 Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

Please make check payable to:  Southlake Wrestling Camps

Questions?
Please direct any camp questions to Coach Hathaway
hatyjj@icloud.com


K-8th Grades
Camp Dates:
Camp #1 - June 25- 28 (Monday-Thursday)

Camp #2 - July 23- 26 (Monday-Thursday)

Camp Schedule:
Camp #1 "Takedown Machine"
K-6th: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Camp #2
"Mat Monster"/Everyday Champ Camp

Session 1 - K-5th: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Session 2 - 6th-8th: 12:00-2:30 p.m.

*Grade as of the current 2017-2018 school year*
*Wrestlers will be divided into groups by size/ability level*

Camp Location:  Carroll HS Wrestling Room


Registration Fee:
CAMP #1 - On or Before Friday, May 25:  $100
(Camp T-Shirt included)
After May 25 and Walk ups:  $120

CAMP #2 - On or Before Thursday, June 28:  $100
(Camp T-Shirt included)
After June 28 and Walk ups:  $120

$25 discount when you register for both camps by Friday, May 25.
Both camps for just $175.

Payment Options:  PAY ONLINE OR BY MAIL


Register by Mail:
Please mail registration and participation waiver to:
Southlake Wrestling Camps
Attn: Coach Hathaway
1501 Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

Please make check payable to:  Southlake Wrestling Camps

Questions?
Please direct any camp questions to Coach Hathaway:
hatyjj@icloud.com

Weekly Events
Monday, May 14
7th Grade Math STAAR  and 8th Grade Math STAAR Retest

Tuesday, May 15  
7th Grade Reading STAAR and 8th Grade Reading STAAR Retest
No Extended Day

Wednesday, May 16 
8th Grade Science STAAR
HS Choir Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. @ CSHS Auditorium
No Extended Day

Thursday, May 17 
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR
Extended Day Available

Friday, May 18
Outdoor Ed Field Trip

Save the Date(s)
PTSO General Meeting Dates
No meetings remaining

Monday, May 21
Spring Band Concert 6:00 p.m. @ CSHS
Spring Choir Concert 6:30 p.m. @ CMS

Tuesday, May 22
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 2:00 p.m. @ Mian Gym
NJHS Induction Ceremony 

Wednesday, May 23
Faculty Meeting - No Tutorials
Animal Caretakers Field Trip
Spin Club 4:00-5:30 p.m. @ DMS
Art II Reception 5:30-7:00 p.m. @ CSHS

Thursday, May 24
Fire Drill

Friday, May 25
Weather Day - No School

Monday, May 28
Memorial Day - School Holiday

Wednesday-Friday, May 30-June 1
Semester Exams
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Library News
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Dates to remember:
 
Tuesday, May 17
Last day to check out
 
Wednesday, May 18
All books due
Carroll ISD
Accelerated  Summer School
2018
 
Principal
Joey Calvillo - 817-949-5410
 
Summer School Secretary
Meredith Tichenor
 
Location
Carroll Middle School
 
Registration Dates
  Rising Seniors
Monday, May 7 - Friday, June 1
 
Current 7-10
Monday, May 14 - Friday, June 1
 
Tuition & Payment
Cost per .5 credit semester
$260
Mandatory two-semester courses
1.0 credit
$520

Registration will not be complete
until payment is received.
Spaces in sessions will be filled
based on the order in which registrations and payments
are received.
 
Dates & Times
  Session I
Tuesday, June 5 - Friday, June 15
 
Session II
Monday, June 18 - Thursday, June 28
 
AM Classes 7:30-12:00
PM Classes 12:30-5:00
 
Courses
Government  (open to current 10-11)
Economics  (open to current 11)
Professional Communications
Principles of Information Technology
Physical Education I and II
Art I
Drawing II
Health
 
A minimum of 12 students is required in order for a course to be created.
 
Course Guidelines
  Attendance
Student must be present for all 9 days of accelerated coursework in order to receive credit.
 
Credit
The course taken will result in a final grade.   This grade will be reported on the student's transcript and will be counted towards the student's GPA.
Spin Club
Spin Club at DMS open to CMS students.

There is one remaining date for this school year: 
Wednesday,  May 23
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 

Meet in the lobby/office at DMS. 
The Spin Club sponsor is Mrs. Moore.  danielle.moore@southlakecarroll.edu
This is a great opportunity to get in some practice before color guard tryouts for high school, or to learn about the sport! No experience necessary.  Join us.
Other Office News
Dress Code Reminders
As the weather continues to changes, please remember some of the dress code requirements.  Here are the high points:
  • Students may only wear hair a "natural" color (no blue, green, pink, etc.). A choice of red must be a "natural" red. Thank you!
  • Girls may wear yoga pants and leggings as long as their top is longer than knuckle length.
  • If girls wear a t-shirt over shorts, the shorts must remain visible beneath the shirt. Girls may tuck a corner of their shirt in on the side to accomplish this.
  • Shorts/skirts, dress must extend past knuckle length to be worn.
Students who are not within dress code will be asked to change into clothes available in the Nurse's Clinic. A second dress code violation will additionally result in a consequence.
 
The CMS Student Handbook contains complete dress code information.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers thank the PTSO for all the treats, goodies, and lunch last week during Teacher Appreciation Week.  The week started with breakfast on Monday followed by an afternoon treat Tuesday, Sonic drinks Wednesday, Babe's lunch Thursday hosted by  Juliet Williams and Leigh Bradford and desserts donated by Foresters Financial, the week finished off with Steele City Pops Friday.

PTSO Board/Committee Positions still available for next year - 
 
- Treasurer (past Treasurer will be on hand to assist)
- CEF Liaison
- Committee helpers with Fall Bash - Tonja Walker is Committee Chair and needs a few good helpers for the committee.
 
Please email cathy@parsons.net if you would be able to help with any of these positions or would like more information.

Box Tops




Keep collecting and turning in your Box Tops to the front office in a baggie with your child's name on it.  They are due May 25.

 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
For sports summer camps, see information on the left side of the newsletter.

Tennis



High School Tennis Tryouts
8th grade tennis players
Tryout dates for high school tennis: 
Tuesday & Wednesday,
July 24 & 25
at  CSHS

Sign up at:

All participants will need a current physical to sign up. 

Coach Adair


Gregory Oglesby
gregory.oglesby@southlakecarroll.ed u

Our team website has all camp information and links for you in one place.  Team website with Camp Information
 
Paintball will be Saturday, May 19 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. You MUST fill out the waiver  if you are attending.

Register for wrestling summer camps.  For more information, see below left or go to Southlake Wrestling Camps website  for all camp opportunities.

For more information, forms, calendars, teacher websites and more, please visit the CMS website at http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/carrollmiddle_default.aspx