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In this Issue
- Extended Day
- No Door Dash
- SRO needs candy
- Yearbooks on sale
- 8th grade recognition ads deadline extended
- Candid Pictures Needed
- Counselors
- PTSO - meeting dates, sponsors & membership, Kroger Rewards
- Sports
- CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Oct. 18
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, Oct. 19
PTSO General Meeting 10 a.m. in the library
FB vs Coppell North 7(A)/8(H)
Wednesday, Oct. 20
No Scheduled Activities
Thursday, Oct. 21
VB vs Coppell North 7(A)/8(H)
Friday, Oct. 22
No Scheduled Activities
Saturday, Oct. 22
Sandlot Game with Dreamer Dragons (see info below)
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Dec. 6, Feb. 15, April 19, May 17
Monday, Oct. 25
Picture retakes & cross country, band, NJHS
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Band All-District clinic & concert
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling
Friday, Dec. 3
ESL Program Coffee & Conversation 9-10:30 a.m. at CISD Admin.
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Employee of the Month
Carlie Ross
Carlie Ross was voted employee of the month for October. She teaches special ed math. Ross is in her 6th year at CMS. Her dedication to students, long hours, and department head are just some of the reasons that she deserves the award.
Ross grew up in Roanoke and did not go very far from home for college. She earned her teaching degree from Texas Women’s University in Denton.
"Since I was a kid, teaching has always been my passion. I love working with others, building relationships, and helping others reach their goals-academically and socially," Ross said. "As a life-long learner, teaching allows me to use my knowledge and experience to assist others while learning new things each day."
Her classes involve different grades and levels being taught at the same time.
"My favorite part of teaching is the impact I have on my students," she said. "Each year I build relationships, and provide students with any tool necessary to succeed. I enjoy being able to see my students progress to excellence and being a part of their path towards future dreams."
In her spare time, she enjoys movies, music, cooking, and making memories with family and friends and playing with her puppies.
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Haunted House
Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 22
5:30 – 8:30
$8 Tickets at the door
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Signup genius:
SEPAC is looking for athletes in our special programs to come join the game.
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Extended Day
Need to make up a test or quiz? Want a quiet place to study? Need help on homework? Join us in Extended Day.
Extended Day
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
3:55-4:55 p.m.
General guidelines:
- Students must arrive in the library by 3:55 with all materials needed for their time in Extended Day i.e. binders, books, pencil, etc.
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Students who come for homework or tutoring must stay until 4:55.
- Students who come to take tests or quizzes may leave as soon as they're finished.
Testing:
When your students need to take make-up tests or quizzes, they can do that in Extended Day in the library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:55 to 4:55.
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Office News
Food Delivery Services
Parents,
Please do not use Door Dash, Uber Eats or any of the other food delivery services to send lunch to your student at CMS. These drivers are not vetted by the District, so for safety and security reasons we do not want them in the building.
Candy Needed
If you have any excess candy at your house and would willing to donate it to Officer Roberson that would be AMAZING!! Officer Roberson uses it when she teaches classes and randomly will walk the halls with some. Please drop off to the front office.
Thank you in advance.
Officer Roberson
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Yearbook News
Yearbook on Sale
Yearbooks now $45!
To order:
Call: 1-877-767-5217
Pictures Wanted
Do you have pictures from activities, sporting events, off campus PE, etc.? Please use the information above or click on the link below to submit pictures. The picture needs to be a high-resolution, candid (not posing for the camera) photo. If anyone in the photo does not attend CMS, I cannot use the photo because of FERPA requirements. Be sure to include who is in the picture as well as any additional information about it including the photographer.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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8th Grade Parents - Recognition Ad DEADLINE EXTENDED
Parents of 8th graders show your child how special they are to you. Buy a yearbook recognition ad in the for your child. Click 8th Grade Recognition Ad for the website. Deadline is Nov. 12.
Yearbook related questions?
Sports & Portrait Photos
Parents-
Check your email for a message from Glamourcraft about the sports pictures and students' pictures. They will be in separate emails. The ordering information will be in the email from the photography company.
If your child was absent or need a retake, the retake day is Monday, Oct. 25. The new photo will automatically be the one used for the yearbook.
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Yearbook related questions?
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
The October Newsletter, Life In The Middle, focuses on bullying, cyber-bullying and drug awareness and prevention. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource and would encourage you to take a few minutes to review it.
CMS Counseling Team
Jane Kea – 7th Grade Counselor
Dawn Riedl – 8th Grade Counselor
Paula Lynn- 7th/8th Grade Counselor
STOPit - Hotline reporting system
STOPit is an online reporting tool that allows us the opportunity to intervene with at risk students before they hurt themselves or someone else. It also expands beyond helping those at immediate risk of self-harm but also to support students who are struggling socially or emotionally in other areas.
Our students will have access to the STOPit mobile app which has two simple but powerful features.
Report can be used by students to report incidents to school contacts anonymously.
Messenger can be used to engage in anonymous two-way communication with school contacts.
Both Report and Messenger empower students to stand up for themselves and for one another. They can use STOPit to reach out for help if they or a peer are facing a personal crisis or experiencing bullying, abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, or are otherwise in need of assistance. Our goal with STOPit is to create safer, kinder, school communities both online and off.
No student information is needed to use STOPit. The only way personally identifiable information will be accessible through STOPit is if a student voluntarily includes it within the content of a report or message.
You can find more information about STOPit on our CMS Counseling Page under the Counseling Tab. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of our counselors or administrators.
Thank you,
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
817.949.5406
Dawn Riedl, 8th grade counselor
817-949-5407
Paula Lynn, 7th & 8th grade counselor
817.949.5405
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Be sure to check out social media (see below)
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100% of your donation to CMS PTSO is dedicated to purchasing teacher wish list items not covered by CISD funds. All of our teacher lunches, treat carts, student recognition & parties are also funded through this donation drive. We could not do it without your generosity. Thank you for supporting CMS!
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Hey Dragons - check out our new yard signs:
Thank you so much to all the families who purchased one already. They are almost sold out so get yours today at our introductory price while you still can. If you already joined PTSO and didn't buy the yard sign please contact fundcmsptso@gmail.com. Details to follow with pick up instructions.
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Join Kroger Community Rewards today to help support Carroll Middle School! We only have 25 families registered. We need your help!
- Link your shopper’s card, Click “Get Started”
- Sign in your online account, or create an account
- Find and select “Carroll Middle School” (QQ003) and click “save”
- Within 7 to 10 business days, you should see Carroll Middle School listed at the bottom of your Kroger receipt
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Football vs. Coppell East
7th
A: 18-8
B: 19-0
8th
A: 32-0
B/C: 22-12
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Volleyball vs. Coppell East
7th
A: 25-12, 25-10
B: 20-25, 25-14, 17-15
C: 25-13, 25-9
8th
A: 25-9, 25-14
B: 25-3, 29-27
C: 15-25, 21-25
Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
Shelby Alvarado - shelby.alvarado@southlakecarroll.edu
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Wrestling
Interested in middle school wrestling?
Contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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Join the CISD Booster for Special Programs Today
The CISD Booster for Special Programs is a district wide organization that supports Special Programs for all 11 campuses and encompasses pre-k, special education, dyslexia, Section 504, English as a second language, and transition services. The mission is to recognize, invest in, celebrate and support the faculty, students and parents of the Carroll ISD Special Programs community in pursuit of excellence in academic achievement and personal development. Your membership funds makes this mission possible across all of CISD! Click here to join the CISD Booster for Special Programs.
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Dragon Color Guard Hosting Fall Cadet Clinic
The Dragon Color Guard is hosting their fall cadet clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the CSHS band parking lot. The clinic is $50 per person and is open to any 5th - 8th grade student. After the clinic, the participants will get to perform at halftime of the Oct. 29 Dragon Football game at Dragon Stadium. Click here to read more and register today.
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Emerald Belles Host Jr. Belle Clinic & Workshop for K-8 on Oct. 30
The award-winning Emerald Belle drill team will host its annual Junior Belle Clinic for K-4 and Dance Workshop for 5-8 on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. at Carroll High School. Advance fees are $55 for the clinic and $85 for the workshop and include elite dance training, a commemorative t-shirt, a souvenir Junior Belles photo button and the opportunity to perform at halftime of a JV football game at Dragon Stadium. Registration is open at https://emeraldbelles.com/jr-belles-fall-workshop.
Dragon Update Videos Available
Community Information
Special Education Parents Advisory Council hosts Backyard Baseball
The Special Education Parents Advisory Council is hosting a community-wide event for all athletes for all abilities on Saturday, October 23 beginning at 3 p.m. To learn more and sign-up to participate, click here.
AP Booster Club hosts college planning expert Melissa Mieyr
The AP Booster Club is hosting a parent night with college planning expert Melissa Mieyr on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. in the Lonesome Dove Conference room located at the CISD Administration Building. This workshop is for parents of college-bound freshmen, sophomores and juniors. To participate in this session, AP Booster Club membership is required. To sign-up, visit www.dragonap.org/membership
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