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In this Issue
- No Door Dash
- Car line
- Neighborhood drives
- SRO needs candy
- UIL academic competition information
- Newspapers & vegetables needed for Animal Science
- Time's running out to order a yearbook
- Candid Pictures Needed
- Order Winter sports picture by Jan. 8
- Cross Country picture information
- Counselors
- PTSO - meeting dates, volunteers needed
- Sports
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CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Jan. 3
Teacher work Day - No school
Tuesday, Jan. 4
First day of Semester II
Wednesday, Jan. 5
CMA applications open
Wrestling vs. Fossil Ridge CHS @ 5:30
Thursday, Jan. 6
No scheduled activities
Friday, Jan. 7
Pep rally
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Feb. 16, April 20, May 18
Monday, Jan. 3
Teacher Work Day - No School for students
Tuesday, Jan. 4
First day of Semester II
Monday, Jan. 17
MLK Jr Holiday - No School
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Office News
Parents,
Car Pool Line
I know that it can be a bit frustrating to “wait” in the carpool line, but please know that we are doing our best to keep the line moving so your wait time is less. The best way to help everyone in the line is to pull up and close the gap between you and the car in front of you before you stop.
We have parents turning down the driveway toward the back of the school to let their child out on the side of the building and some who try to “wait” along that west end of the building after school to avoid the carpool line. Once the child gets in or out of the car, then the parent does a U turn in that driveway to get back out to Kirkwood. That is the access road for our buses…there should not be any cars in that driveway during drop-off or pick-up time. I received three parent reports (different days) of students running across Kirkwood in the afternoon to be picked up in the Gateway parking lot….and all three reports noted that the student “nearly got hit.”
Parents, I certainly understand that we’re all busy and we have places to be. However, there is no destination or event worth risking the safety of your kiddos. If you are dropping off or picking up your child in “non-designated” areas, please help us out by dropping off and picking up in the front only. Thank you so much for helping us ensure the safety of our Dragons!
Southlake Glenn Neighborhood
Parents please do not block the drive ways of the homes in Southlake Glenn. This neighborhood is located to the east of the school and residence have made complaints.
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Candy Needed
If you have extra Halloween candy that you would like to donate to Officer Roberson please have your student drop off to the front office. Officer Roberson will pass out candy a few days a week in the halls and in classes where she goes in and teaches.
Thank you in advance,
Officer Roberson
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UIL Academic Competition
Academic UIL practices will be starting spring semester.
Students can compete in no more than five events. Students will need to attend practices once a week, if they are unable to attend they will need to contact the event coach and make arrangements. Please look at the event schedule carefully, they cannot compete in events that are competing at the same time.
The UIL competition date will be held on Saturday, March 26 at Adams Middle School in Haslet and they must attend so please make sure that they are available. They will be part of a team that depends on them to compete.
You must use your school email when filling out the google form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cashon at lori.cashon@southlakecarroll.edu or students can stop by Mrs. Cashon's room, D102 the animal science room.
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Animal Science Needs
If you have any extra newspapers or any veggies that you are thinking about throwing away, our CMS zoo animals would love your help! Newspapers are needed for the bird cages and veggies for all of our veggie loving critters. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Yearbook News
Time's running out - to order a yearbook
To order:
Call: 1-877-767-5217
Pictures Wanted
Do you have pictures from activities, 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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Yearbook related questions?
To see the girls or 7th grade boys cross country pictures,
go to glamourcraft.com & enter code CMS102521 to view & order the photos.
For winter sports, see the flyer below.
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
The December Newsletter, Life In The Middle, focuses on ways to Ways to Teach your Teenager Happiness. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource and would encourage you to take a few minutes to review it. Also, there is a retiring message from Paula Lynn.
CMS Counseling Team
Jane Kea – 7th Grade Counselor
Dawn Riedl – 8th Grade Counselor
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Important Dates
January 4: 2nd Semester begins
CMA applications January 5-21.
Carroll Medical Academy
Carroll Medical Academy is an advanced high school academic program for students who are interested in pursuing careers within the medical field. CMA is designed for students in grades 9-12 who have met specific program criteria via a district selection process. Carroll Medical Academy offers an intense math and science curriculum that encourages students to maximize the number of Advanced Placement (AP) science and math courses during their high school years. Carroll Medical Academy continues to enrich and encourage participants as they work toward their goals in the medical field of science.
In addition to the challenging curriculum; students are provided opportunities for specialized training such as CPR and first aid certification. Medical professionals are invited as guest lecturers and students interact with the professionals individually during an annual career day. Students also visit medical facilities and apply for unique summer medical internship opportunities. Senior CMA students enroll in a spring internship course where they shadow mentors in a variety of medical practices within our area.
CMA Application Procedures & Selection Process
Other Information
Career Day - Feb. 3
CMS is recruiting local business men and women to share their careers with our students! Career Day will be held during the morning of February 3, 2022. Career Day is designed to give students "real life" information about careers in which they have an interest and an opportunity to ask questions. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Career Day Speaker, or know someone who might be interested in participating, please click the following link for more information. CMS Career Day 2022
I have also attached a bell schedule for your reference.
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)
Calling all volunteers
We still have a few spots left open for a once a month volunteer opportunity at CMS. Volunteers are needed before school to direct traffic at drop off and monitor students in the hallways during faculty meetings. For more information and to sign up, visit the sign up genius link below.
*All volunteers must fill out the Carroll ISD background check before volunteering.*
Target Gift Cards
A special thank you to PTSO for collecting donations for the Target gift cards that were distributed the last week of first semester, The generosity of the parents is greatly appreciated.
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Boys Basketball vs. Timberview
7th
A: 46 - 18
B: 35 - 26
C: 45 - 3
8th
A: 76 - 30
B: 30 - 23
C: 49 - 11
Boys Cross Country District Results
7th - 2nd Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Demetri Karmis - 4th
Jacob Claassen - 9th
Zach Pryce - 17th
Anirudh Nambakkam 28th
Dylan Heldenbrand 32nd
8th - 4th Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Raffy Otoya - 6th
Abhijay Nalajala - 13th
James Hadwin - 20th
Dylan Torress 21st
Josh Larimer - 41st
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Girls Basketball vs. Timberview
7th
A: 51-7
B: 20-9
C: 14-4
8th
A: 62-10
B: 44-4
C: 39-6
Girls Cross Country District Results
7th - 2nd Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Audrey Anderson - 2nd
Abigail Perez - 17th
Hadley Cords 18th
Lucia Orosco - 20th
8th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Sydney Klopfenstein - 1st
Abby Graul - 3rd
Avery Anderson - 5th
Grace Rhoten - 6th
Sophia Garland - 9th
Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
Shelby Alvarado - shelby.alvarado@southlakecarroll.edu
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Wrestling
Interested in middle school wrestling?
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Contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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District Information
Special Education Website - NEW LINKS AND RESOURCES!
The CISD Special Education Department has recently added new links for Parent Resources, Compensatory Services, and Special Education Staff Professional Learning. Please find those links located HERE.
Carroll Medical Academy Application Information
The application for Carroll Medical Academy (CMA) will be open on Jan. 5. This competitive application process is for current 8th and 9th-grade students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. Find out more about the application process and other aspects of the CMA program on Jan. 4, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at CSHS. CMA Applications will be accepted online beginning Jan. 5 (8 a.m.) through Jan. 21 (4 p.m.). More information about CMA and the application process can be found at https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Page/280.
Dragon Update Videos Available
2021-22 Spring Semester Bus Passes on Sale
Students with a “yellow” fall semester bus pass will need to purchase their new “pink” bus pass before January 10, 2022, in order to ride the bus for the second semester without interruption. All 2nd semester bus passes will go on sale beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Passes may be purchased online through the Transportation webpage, in person at the Carroll Administration Center, 2400 N. Carroll Ave., or by mail. An Individual student pass is $135.00 and a Family pass is $270.00.
Reminder: If paying by check or cash, all NEW bus riders MUST have a current "Bus Rider Contract" form printed out and signed by a parent or guardian to turn in with the Bus Rider Registration indicating they will abide by the Bus Safety Handbook. Bus passes will not be issued until a signed contract has been turned in. The Bus Safety Handbook and Contract can be found on the Transportation webpage at https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Page/145. Please call Cheryl McCormick at (817) 949-8270 for further information.
Dragon Lacrosse Registration
Spring registration signups are now open! The official spring Lacrosse season starts early in Texas, and coaches are ready for your player to be on the field in January! Don’t delay, register today HERE. For more info, visit www.southlakelacrosse.org!
Holly Days at the Dragon Den
In addition to normal shopping hours of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Dragon Den will also be open Monday, Dec. 6, from 4 - 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping and give back to grades 7-12 athletics, as 100% of profits go to student athletes! You can always SHOP ONLINE 24/7 for the same great merchandise. Last day to shop in 2021 is Tuesday, Dec. 14.
CISD New Employees
Please welcome our two new hires in the CISD Communications Department: Beth Robb and Brandie Egan! Ms. Robb joined the team as the Marketing Coordinator and will be managing Dragon sponsorships/advertising, logo licensing, and events. With 20 years of experience in marketing, 12 in K-12 schools, Beth most recently served in a similar capacity in Coppell ISD. With over a decade of experience in integrated communications, Ms. Egan joins the team as the Communications Coordinator. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of Professional Education Marketing and Corporate Relations with Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law. Brandie has lived in Southlake for over six years with her family and is the mother of two Dragons. She will help share all of the amazing stories within our Dragon community.
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