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October
28,
2019
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September Employee of the Month
Joe Kaho
Leadworthy teacher and boy's coach Joe Kaho was voted Employee of the Month for September. His infectious smile, positive attitude, and willingness to help where needed are just some of the traits that earned him the title.
Kaho graduated from University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in May 2016 and started with Carroll ISD in the fall as a paraprofessional at Durham Intermediate in PE before being hired mid-year at CMS in January 2018.
"I want to be a positive male role model for students and I like helping shape the future leaders of the world," Kaho said.
He can be seen on the sidelines of the football field giving pep talks to players who may have not made the best tackle, block, catch, or throw.
"Once students realize I have their best interest at heart and that I believe in them, I hope to get their best effort and attention," he said. "If I can get that, I hope to maximize on their potential."
Often he is seen talking to students during lunch duty and in the halls.
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Being able to help make any student's day brighter is my favorite part of being a teacher," Kaho said. "I try to make every student feel special in their own way and that they are not just another number."
During his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his big family. Health is another hobby and he tries to stay as active as he can playing any sport. Kaho's interests include food, movies, TV shows and HGTV. He recently gained an interest in remodeling
houses. Fixer Upper is a favorite show of his.
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Red Ribbon week is Oct. 28- Nov. 1. Student Council has chosen some awesome dress up days for that week. We would love if you participated in the dress up days!
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 If you didn't make Saturday, the PD lobby has a secure drop box that is available in the PD lobby, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Carroll Middle School will have its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, Nov.11.
Students will honor veterans with songs, musical selections, poems and essays.
As part of our Veterans Day Celebration, CMS would like to pay tribute to all men and women
related to a Carroll Middle School student who are serving or have served in any of our military
forces with a "Wall of Honor."
All Veterans are invited to attend the ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10:15 a.m. Come early to be seated and stay after for a reception.
Attached is a copy of the form for you to complete and
include a picture if you have one. Please complete the form and include the corresponding picture
(marked with the veterans and students name on the back) and return the completed form to the front office by
Wednesday, Nov. 6. Thank you!
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
This month the "Life in the Middle" Counseling Newsletter focuses on mental health. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month.
We would like to recognize CMS students who have volunteered in our community. If you know a student who has participated in community service activities over the past year, please encourage them to apply. Any student who has volunteered may apply. CMS will select one applicant to represent our school for state recognition. Program details/application are available on the CMS Webpage under the Counseling Tab/Student Recognition Opportunities. Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, Nov. 5.
CMS 8th graders have the opportunity to apply for a $2500 college scholarship by completing an application which includes the following: academic achievements, extracurricular and athletic activities, and community involvement. Each student is also required to write an essay on his or her favorite role model. CMS will select two applications for consideration to the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation. Deadline for applying is Nov. 15. Applications are available on our CMS Webpage under the Counseling Tab/Student Recognition Opportunities.
Counselors...
Assist Students with
- Understanding self and feelings.
- Making difficult choices.
- Setting goals.
- Developing their individuality vs. peer pressure.
- Learning self-discipline and responsibility to self, family, and society.
- Developing coping skills.
- Resolving conflicts effectively.
- Learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
- Learning to recognize and make the best of their abilities.
Offer students
- Classroom guidance lessons.
- Individual counseling and crisis intervention support.
- A safe place to talk.
- Conflict intervention.
- Anger Management skills.
- Study skills assistance.
- Group support for specific issues.
- Character education.
- A safe and caring environment.
How Do Students Contact the School Counselor?
- Self-Referral
- Request of a counselor
- Parent referral
- Teacher/staff referral
- Referral by friend(s)
- Administrative referral
Why Do Parents Contact the School Counselor?
- Self-Referral
- Request of a counselor
- Parent referral
- Teacher/staff referral
- Referral by friend(s)
- Administrative referral
- Concerns over student achievement
- Family health problems
- Test interpretation
- Discussing special needs of their child
- Early discussion of potential crises
- Family difficulties or concerns
- New school registration/orientation
Classroom guidance is conducted periodically by the school counselors who are trained to work with students in groups as well as individuals. Examples of topics covered are:
- Test Taking Skills
- Bully Prevention
- Sexual Harassment
- Making Choices
- Setting Goals
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
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, 7th grade counselor
jane.kea@southlakecarroll.edu
817.949.5406
Allison Adams, 8th grade counselor
allison.adams@southlakecarroll.edu
817.949.5404
Paula Lynn, 7th & 8th grade counselor
paula.lynn@southlakecarroll.edu
817.949.5405
CMS Counseling Page:
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Calendar
Weekly Events
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Red Ribbon Week - Say No to Drugs
Monday, Oct. 28
Pajama Day - Dream of a World without Drugs
7FB vs Coppell North
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Hawaiian Day - Lei off Drugs
8FB @ Coppell North
Junior Color Guard Fall Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Hat Day - Put a Lid on It
Faculty Meeting - No Tutorials
Junior Color Guard Fall Workshop
AP Boosters presents Sending your child to college for pennies 7:00 p.m. @ CISD Admin. Bldg.
Thursday, Oct. 31
Camo Day - Hide Away from Drugs7VB A Team District Tournament @ Cross Timbers
8VB A Team District Tournament @ Coppell East
Friday, No.v 1
Team Day - Slam Dunk Drugs
7VB A Team District Tournament @ Cross Timbers
8VB A Team District Tournament @ Coppell East
Last day to order yearbook 8th grade recognition ads
Price increase on yearbook
Junior Color Guard performs at varsity football
Saturday, Nov. 2
Choir All-Region
Carroll PTO Craft Fair 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. @ CSHS
Sunday, Nov. 3
Carroll PTO Craft Fair 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. @ CSHS
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Feb. 25,
April 25
All meetings start at 10:00 a.m. in the CMS library
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Prudential Spirit of Community Service application deadline
Monday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day Assembly 10:15 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 15
Bobby Bragan Scholarship Application due
Evacuation Drill to Gateway - DD
Friday, Nov. 22
Lost & Found items donated
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Officer Roberson
 Some sweet tooths need satisfied...but supplies are running low. Don't want to hold onto that left over Halloween candy? Donate it to Officer Roberson. Please have your student drop it off in the front office, so she can give it to students during passing periods.
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Animal Science
 Got paper? Newspaper Wanted.
Donate any unwanted newspapers to Animal Science. They are low on supplies and need them for the cages. Just send them to D102 with your student.
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Yearbook
Yearbooks on Sale - Price increase 11/2
$45
No orders taken on campus
8th Grade Recognition Ads
For the first time, parents can buy a recognition ad for their 8th grader. Click
8th Grade Recognition Ad for the website or
Flyer for more details. Deadline is Nov. 1.
Questions? email Darcy Adams
darcy.adams@southlakecarroll.edu
Off-Campus PE Credit Participants
If you have a recent, high-resolution action picture of your child playing the sport he/she is getting PE credit for, please submit your photo to:
ReplayIt
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Lost & Found
Parents:
Lost & Found is already overflowing with clothing, books, notebooks, pencil bags, lunch boxes and water bottles. We do go through the Lost & Found on a daily basis so we can return any items labeled with a name. Clothing and books will be donated on
Friday, Nov. 22
before the Thanksgiving break. All other items will be disposed of.
We also have a separate Lost & Found at the Front Desk for more valuable items such as retainers, glasses, ear buds, and jewelry. These will be kept until the end of the year and then donated. Any found laptops are brought to the Front Desk and are returned to students as soon as they are identified.
Please have your student check the Lost & Found outside of the Nurse's Clinic or the Front Office for items they may be missing.
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Dragon Color Guard
Fall Workshop/Performance
Calling all students 5-8th grade!
The Dragon Color Guard will host its annual Junior Color Guard Workshop and Varsity Football Game performance. The workshop is on Oct. 29-30 with a performance at the Varsity football game on Nov. 1.
Registration fee is $50 with checks payable to Carroll Band Boosters and can be dropped off at CHS or Dawson. These fees include a commemorative t-shirt, a snack and beverage after halftime, entry to the football game, and great training. All equipment required will be provided.
For questions please email:
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Recommended Class Resources
Language Arts and 7th grade Social Studies items can be purchased through the following link or by going to the Carroll Middle School Library website.
As an Amazon Associate, the CMS Library earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.
Q = quarter
Q1 would mean the students need the title for quarter 1. Q2 would be quarter 2, etc.
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Robotics Club
Meets:
Wednesday's
4:00-5:00 p.m.
D209
Join us in D209 every Wednesday to build and program a Vex robot.
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Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We encourage everyone to join our CMS PTSO!
Help support the staff and students by becoming a PTSO member. Your membership includes a directory.
Monthly Luncheon
 The Fezcko' Food Truck visited Thursday so that faculty could order their own tacos. Also included in the Halloween themed luncheon were dessert and drinks. The hostesses for the meal included: Hyde Link,
Jolyn Potenza,
Ashley Stern, Ida Thorson, & Britta Wert.
A special shout out to the Hospitality Gold Sponsors: The Bradford Family, The Gwynn Family, The Horton Family, & The Poole Family.
General Meeting Dates
Below are the dates for our general meetings. They are at 10:00 a.m. in the library-we hope you can join us!
February 25
April 25
Thank you!
CMS PTSO executive committee
Volunteers Needed
HELP! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FRONT OFFICE! Looking for volunteers to help direct traffic and monitor halls during staff meeting days throughout the year. Great way to contribute to your school! Please sign up via the following link:
Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
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.
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Sports
Boys
Football vs. Coppell East
7th
8th
C: 7-16
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys Athletics Coordinator
Girls
Volleyball vs. Colleyville
7th
A: 22-25, 25-18, 16-17
B: 25-19, 25-22
C: 25-6, 25-7
8th
A: 26-24, 25-10
B: 27-25, 26-24
C: 25-17, 8-25, 15-10
Leslie Berens
Girls Athletics Coordinator
Carroll Middle School
Wrestling
For information on UIL Carroll ISD Middle School (7th & 8th grade) wrestling, please contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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