CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
October 4, 2021
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In this Issue

  • National Bully Prevention Month
  • Extended Day
  • No Door Dash
  • SRO needs candy
  • Yearbooks on sale
  • Pictures Needed
  • Counselors
  • PTSO - meeting dates, sponsors & membership, Kroger Rewards
  • Sports
  • CISD/Community Information
Calendar

Events for the Week
Monday, Oct. 4
No Scheduled Activities

Tuesday, Oct. 5
FB vs - Leo Adams 7(A - Eaton HS)/8(H)

Wednesday, Oct. 6
No Scheduled Activities

Thursday, Oct. 7
VB vs - Leo Adams 7(A)/8(H)
End of 9 week grading period

Friday, Oct. 8
Professional Development - No School for Students

Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Oct. 19, Dec. 6, Feb. 15, April 19, May 17

Monday, Oct. 11
Holiday - No School

Wednesday, Oct. 13
National Stop Bullying Day - Wear Blue

Monday, Oct. 25
Picture retakes - cross country, band, NJHS

Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling, cross country
National Bully Prevention Month
October is National Bully Prevention Month. National Stop Bullying Day is Oct 13.
We encourage Dragons Go Blue - wearing blue district wide in support of Bully Prevention. 
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.
  • 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 4:55.
 
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
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. 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.
Yearbook Photos
Parents-
Check your email in a week to two weeks for a message from Glamourcraft about your students' picture. 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, but the student will not receive a new ID.
Yearbook related questions?
Contact Darcy Adams
New & improved CMS PTSO Website.
Be sure to check out social media (see below)
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!
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.
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
Social Media
We would also like to encourage people to join our Facebook group, Carroll Middle School.
Athletics
Football vs. Timberview
7th
A: 0-6
B: 26-13

8th
A: 50-6
B/C: 28-12


Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator

Coaching Staff:
Volleyball vs. Timberview
7th
A: 25-11, 25-13
B: 25-21, 25-10
C: 25-15, 25-15
 
8th
A: 25-2, 25-7
B: 25-11, 25-12
C: 25-12, 25-16


Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator

Coaching Staff:
Shelby Alvarado - shelby.alvarado@southlakecarroll.edu
Wrestling

Interested in middle school wrestling?
Contact Coach Ian Semelroth
Join AP Booster Club Today

By supporting the AP Booster club you help support AP, Honors, GT programs at EIS, DIS, DMS, CHS and CSHS. Last year we gave teacher grants totaling $10,000 to these campuses and awarded $6,000 in college scholarships to seniors. We hope to have your support so we can fund even more teacher grant requests. We also have informative meetings throughout the year that are free to members. Please take a minute to join today.
District Information
Cadet Fall Clinic is for all students grades 5-8. Come find out what Color Guard is all about and perform the Dragon Fight song the amazing Carroll Dragon Band during half time show on Oct. 29.
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.

Crush It! With CEF
Bring the whole family to the CEF Night at Crush It Sports Lounge on Thursday, Oct. 7. CEF receives 15% purchases. Click Here for more details.

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.

Join the Southlake Association for Gifted & Talented
The Southlake Association for Gifted & Talented (SAGT) is a parent group for parents of CISD children in any of the CISD gifted and talented programs. SAGT provides resources for programs and events such as seminars, academic planning, the college application planning process and more! Click here to see more and join SAGT today!

Dragon Update Videos Available
Dr. Ledbetter is hosting a weekly Dragon Update series every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. If you are not able to tune in, you can view the videos after the fact on the district website. Click here to read more and see the videos from previous weeks.

Dragon Color Guard Hosting Fall Cadet Clinic
The Dragon Color Guard is hosting their fall cadet clinic on Wednesday, October 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 October 29 Dragon Football game at Dragon Stadium. Click here to read more and register today. 

Carroll Pink Out Game to be Held October 8
The 13th annual Dragon Pink Out Game will be held on Friday, October 8, when the Carroll Dragons take on Keller Central at 7 p.m. at Dragon Stadium. Prior to kickoff at the Pink Out Game, there will be an on-field recognition for breast cancer survivors. Survivors from all branches of the Dragon community are invited to attend and be recognized on the field. Click here to read more and to sign up for the survivor recognition.

Community Information
SAVE THE DATES: Strategic Planning Community Summits Next Week:
Your input is needed!
All CISD community members are invited to attend a strategic planning community summit to share their highest hopes for their children and what excellence should look for the next five years and beyond. Below are the dates, times and locations for the strategic planning summits:
·       Tuesday, September 28 at The Marq from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
·       Wednesday, September 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Carroll High School in the cafeteria for parents and the library for students.
We encourage everyone to bring a friend, a brown
bag lunch or dinner and join us in our strategic planning process. Click here to learn more.

Advanced Placement Booster Information Meeting
Join the AP Boosters to attend an informative session on study skills presented by Chelsea Hall on Thursday, September 30 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Meadowmere conference room in the CISD Administration Building. The topics covered will include:
  • Improving note and annotating skills
  • Post-reading activities
  • Recognizing the difference between studying for on-level classes vs AP classes
To attend this session, AP Booster membership is required. To join, click here.