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Fall Bash
Come join the fun... DJ, ping pong, foosball, wipe out inflatables, obstacle course, and much more.
More information and registration details to come.
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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.
Below are the dates for our general meetings. They are at 10:00 a.m. in the library-we hope you can join us!
September 17
October 22
February 25
April 25
Thank you!
CMS PTSO executive committee
Welcome Back Faculty
 The staff is already being spoiled by PTSO. They greatly enjoyed the floats on the first Friday back-to-school during lunches.
Then Thursday was the monthly luncheon.
The hostess, Leig
h Bradford, provided Mea
t
You Anywhere BBQ for the staff which included sliced brisket, smoked turkey, potato salad, bacon mac-n-cheese, rolls, and a cookie bar. She was assisted by Juliet Williams.
Spirit Shop
Spirit Shop will be holding online sales for Green Out and Pink Out. Green Out sales open August 26 and Pink Out in early September.
Shirts go on sale Monday!
These shirts will only be available for purchase during the order and will be delivered to the school for pick up. Cash, check and Credit cards are accepted.
Also, Spirit Shop will be open for curriculum night and August 30 for the first home game during lunches at CMS.
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.
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
This month the "Life in the Middle" Counseling Newsletter focuses on mental health. September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.
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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Student University
Register for Student University on Sept. 14
Carroll ISD wants to empower students to face life's challenges by growing into braver, smarter, and stronger individuals. All Carroll ISD students grades 5-12 are invited to join safety and mental health experts as they share their knowledge on the focus areas of The Resiliency Project.
Click here to find out more and register today.
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District Committee Members Needed
Applications Now Open for 2019-2020 District Committees
The Carroll School Board invites interested parents and taxpayers to volunteer their time and expertise on several Board Advisory Committees, including the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), the District Advisory Committee, Campus Site-Based Decision-Making Committees and more.
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Calendar
Weekly Events
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Monday, Sept. 2
Labor Day - School Holiday
Tuesday, Sept, 3
FB Scrimmage @ Dawson 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
FB scrimmage @ DMS 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5
Student Council Informational Meeting 8:00 a.m.
VB vs Heritage 5:00 p.m.
Musical Tryout Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 6
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Sept. 17,
Oct. 22,
Feb. 25,
April 25
All meetings start at 10:00 a.m. in the CMS library
Monday, Sept. 9
Odyssey of the Mind Meet & Greet Central Market Cafe 7:00-9:00 p.m.
School portraits, fall sport group pictures - cheerleader, football, volleyball
Thursday, Sept. 12
Hold Drill - DD
Odyssey of the Mind Meet & Greet Central Market Cafe 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14-15
Outdoor Ed Field Trip - Jellystone Park
Tuesday, Oct. 8
Picture retakes
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Student Council Representatives Wanted
If your student is interested in joining Student Council, there is an informational meeting Thursday, Sept. 5 from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. in the SAC.
Hope to see you there.
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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 starts Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
3:50-4:50 p.m.
General guidelines:
Students must arrive in the library by 3:50 with all materials needed for their time in Extended Day i.e. binders, books, pencil, etc.
Students who come to take tests or quizzes may leave as soon as they're finished.
Students who come for homework or tutoring must stay until 4:50.
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 3:50 to 4:50.
Tutoring:
The CSHS math honor society typically sends two tutors per day to us to help any students who asks for it, so if you have math students needing extra help, this is a great opportunity for them.
Also, Extended Day staff is made up of CMS teachers who can help your students with homework or concepts if they ask for it.
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Officer Roberson
 Please only drop-off and pick-up your student in the front of the building. The back is only for bus drop off and pick up.  If you have any candy that you want to donate to Officer Roberson, please have your student drop it off in the front office. Sometimes she passes out candy to students during passing periods.
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 Emerald Belles Junior Belle Clinic
Save the Date!
Sept. 28
Emerald Belles Hosting Jr. Belle Clinic & Workshop for K-8th Grades.
The award-winning Emerald Belle drill team, as seen on Season 14 of America's Got Talent, will host its annual Junior Belle Dance Clinic for girls K-4th and Dance Workshop for grades 5th-8th.
Saturday, Sept. 28
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Carroll High School
Registration begins Wednesday, August 28
at
www.emeraldbelles.com
. Advance fees are $50 for the clinic and $80 for the workshop. These fees include a commemorative t-shirt, Junior Belle souvenir photo button, a snack and a beverage.
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Carroll AP Boosters needs your support!
If you have a student in advanced classes in 5th - 12th grade, please consider joining AP Boosters. Membership dues primarily fund teacher grants that benefit the students in these classes.
Scholarships are awarded in the spring to selected seniors of our members. For as little as $25, you can support advanced academics in CISD through AP Boosters. Go to www.dragonap.org to join today!
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Sports
Boys
Football
Scrimmage
Wednesday
@ DMS
4:30 p.m.
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys Athletics Coordinator
Girls
Volleyball
First Games
Thursday
vs Heritage
5:00 p.m.
Leslie Berens
Girls Athletics Coordinator
Carroll Middle School
Wrestling
Spartan Mat Club practices will be
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
6:00-8:00 p.m.
August 12-October 24
Open mat practices Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm.
We will have open mats every Tuesday until PC starts.
**For information on UIL Carroll ISD Middle School (7th & 8th grade) wrestling, please contact Coach Ian Semelroth
Website:
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