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Need a night out for a few hours to go out to dinner? pamper yourself? prepare for the holidays? But you need a babysitter... You're in luck.
The CHS Sophomore Class is having a "Parents Night Out" on Dec. 12 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria. Members from the Sophomore Class Council will be providing activities, games, movies*, crafts, and snacks for your little ones. What a fun night for just a donation of $15 per child.
What you need to do:
- Sign up and let us know you're coming!
- Child(s) name
- Your name
- Your contact information
- Any special needs/allergies of the child
*You child is welcome to bring a pillow and blanket to use during the movie.
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
As we close out the first semester of the 2019 -2020 school year, our Counseling Newsletter appropriately focuses on Joy and Gratitude. We truly hope that you take time for yourself during this busy Holiday Season, and enjoy some rest and relaxation. We hope you find this issue helpful! Please click here to view:
Life In The Middle - December
Below are a few things we want to be sure you are aware of!
- Our campus has started Project Gratitude to show our thankfulness for our custodians and cafeteria staff. We are asking each student and staff member to donate $1.00 to help provide a gift for each custodian and cafeteria worker. They work hard each day to keep our school clean and provide healthy meals for our CMS Dragons. This is a perfect time to show them how Grateful we are. Students are asked to bring their money to their Dragon Den teacher by Monday, Dec. 13.
- We would like to ask for your help. On Feb. 11 CMS will hold Career Day, 2020. This is a half-day program where students are exposed to three (3) different careers of their choice. In order for this program to be successful, we need many parent and community volunteers. We want to have as many careers as possible represented for our students. If you or someone you know would be interested in being a speaker please use this link for more information. CMS Career Day 2020
Thank you for a great 1st semester! Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Upcoming Important Dates
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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Monday, Dec. 9
Merry Morning Monday - Wear holiday PJs
CISD & Hope Squad present Crucial Conversations 6:00 p.m. @ CHS Lecture Hall
Band Winter Concert 6:30 p.m. @ CSHS
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Deck the Halls Tuesday - Wear holiday colors
Evacuation & Lock Down Drills
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Sweater Weather Wednesday - Wear ugly/holiday sweater
District XC Meet 4:30 @ Bob Jones Park
Wrestling vs. Fossil Ridge 6:00 p.m. @ CHS
Thursday, Dec. 12
Family Photo Thursday - Wear flannel
Choir Contest @ Epic Waters
BB vs. Cross Timbers - G(A)/B(H)
Friday, Dec. 13
Festive Friday - Wear anything festive
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Feb. 25,
April 25
All meetings start at 10:00 a.m. in the CMS library
Monday-Thursday, Dec. 16 - 19
S
emester Exams: Please see semester exam schedule on Counselor's Website
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Officer Roberson
 Some sweet tooths need satisfied...but supplies are running low. 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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Yearbook
Yearbooks on Sale
No orders taken on campus
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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Office News
Lost and Found
Students and Parents ~
We recently donated all clothing-type items to Grace on Friday, Nov. 21 at the start of the Thanksgiving break. Unfortunately all pencil bags, binders, lunch bags, water bottles (including the expensive Hydro Flask-type and Swell-type bottles) have to be disposed of. We check the Lost & Found daily for any items with names on them, so we can return them to the students in between classes. It is really helpful when items are marked with student's names. Because of the amount of items found on a daily basis, we will be donating unclaimed items again on Friday, Dec. 20 before the Winter break. Please be sure to check the Lost & Found before then.
Remember that valuable items such as phones, retainers, Invisalign retainers, glasses, ear buds, jewelry and other items are kept in the Front Office and will be kept until the end of the year before being donated or disposed of (retainers).
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Spirit Shop
50% off sale
Friday, Dec. 13
We will be open from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come by & stock up on your Dragon gear.
Membership
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.
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
Treat Cart
The staff enjoyed mini-cinnamon rolls Thursday in a variety of flavors from Cinnaholic.
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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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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Sports
Basketball vs. Heritage
Girls
7th
A: 15-12
B: 22-15
C: 21-18
8th
A: 27-16
B: 10-25
C: 12-22
Boys
7th
C: 26-23
8th
A: 51 - 24
B: 41 - 8
C: 40 - 15
Cross Country @ Dawson
Girls
7th
Ashley Dickenson - 2nd
Gabriella Tesoriero - 4th
Tavadashe Nherera 16th
Ivanna Aleman 17th
Sasha Mertz - 18th
Overall finish: 3rd
8th
Olivia Hobson - 1st
Lillian Garland - 6th
Julia Gassett - 7th
Roxy Tadlaoui 11th
Taryn Barnes 14th
Overall finish: 1st
Boys
7th
Blake Bullard 1st
Mads Winberg 3rd
Zak Harder 7th
Griffin Cords 12th
Liam Burns 13th
Overall finish: 1st
8th
Jude Alvarez 1st
Jackson O'Brian 3rd
Coleman O'Brian 4th
Collin Woods 5th
Bates Pulliam 19th
Overall finish: 1st
Coordinators
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys Athletics Coordinator
Leslie Berens
Girls Athletics Coordinator
Carroll Middle School
Golf
Interested in golf?
Contact Paige Martin or Matt Glenn
paige.martin@southlakecarroll.edu
matthew.glenn@southlakecarroll.edu
Wrestling
Next match is Thursday, Dec. 12 against Timber Creek 6:00 p.m. @ CHS
For information on UIL Carroll ISD Middle School (7th & 8th grade) wrestling, please contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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Community News
SAVE THE DATE
Slab Signing Party for New Music Center on Dec. 11
Join Carroll ISD on Wednesday, Dec. 11, for a Slab Signing Party at the construction site of the new music center at CSHS. This come-and-go event is from 4:00-5:30 p.m. with a few remarks at 4:30 p.m. Come make your mark in Dragon history and join us for this celebration.
Christmas is for Children Food Drive
Drop-Off at CISD Admin Building
The Carroll ISD Administration Building is a drop-off location for food donations for Christmas is for Children. Christmas is for Children helps provide holiday gifts and food for local families in need. Donations will be accepted from Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 13. The Admin Building is open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
CMA Informational Meeting
A CMA Informational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at CSHS in the Student Activity Center. This meeting is for current 8th and 9th grade students, and their parents, who are interested in applying to the Carroll Medical Academy. Find out more about the application process and other aspects of the CMA program. CMA Applications will be accepted online beginning Jan. 6, 2020 (8:00 a.m.) through Jan. 24, 2020 (4:00 p.m.).
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