March 27, 2023

Carroll Middle School

Weekly News & Updates

Happening this week

Monday, March 27

Last day to order brick paver


Tuesday, March 28

No activities scheduled


Wednesday, March 29

Track meet @ Coppell HS - Meet of Champions


Thursday, March 30

No activities scheduled


Friday, March 31

GT referral due by 4 p.m.


Saturday, April 1

Academic UIL @ Chisholm Trail MS

Change Bowl - info below

Golf Tryouts - info below

A Look Ahead

PTSO General Meetings @ 10 a.m. in CMS library

4/19, 5/17


Tuesday, April 11

8th boys spinal screenings during history

CogAT 4-6:15


Wednesday, April 12

ITBS Reading 4-5:15


Thursday, April 13

7th girls spinal screenings during PE or athletics

ITBS Math and Science 4-5:45


Tuesday, April 18

GT Testing Make-Up Day


Saturday, April 22

CEF Culinary Celebration Casino Royale 6:30

Student Achievements

Students of the Week

Silver Medalist

Abigail Perez

Congratulations to 8th grader Abigail Perez, who competed in the USA Track and Field Youth Indoor Championships in Kentucky over spring break. She received two All-American honors and two Silver Medals for the 1500m and 3000m. In addition, the also set a personal record.

Office News

Supplies Needed

Parents,

With allergy season in full swing and other viruses going around, we are low on tissues. We want to keep all our students healthy and provide this necessary item to them. Also, departments are running low on AA and AAA batteries. If you can any of the items listed above, we would greatly appreciate it.


Upcoming Spinal Screenings

I will be conducting Spinal Screenings on all 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys who are not in athletics during the second week of April. Texas State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature. The 8th grade boys will be screened during their Social Studies class on Tuesday, April 11. The 7th grade girls will be screened on Thursday, April 13 during their PE or Dragon Den class. Students will be screened individually with the nurse and an assistant to help with the screenings. 


Please help prepare your student for the screening by reminding them of the date of the screening and having them bring/wear clothing appropriate to be screened in. The DSHS recommends that boys and girls wear or bring shorts for screenings, and girls to wear or bring a two-piece swimsuit top, halter top, or sports bra for screenings. 


If your child has recently been screened, is under the care of a physician, or you wish to not have your child screened please send in recent screening results and/or your wish to exclude your child from screenings. You may send recent results/exclusion notes to madison.pimpo@southlakecarroll.edu 


Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 


Thank you! 

Nurse Madison


Gifted and Talented Identification Process

The window has opened for current CISD students who wish to sign up for qualification for gifted and talented services. Students will be assessed initially using the CogAT and ITBS tests. Please see the schedule below to plan your family’s schedule. Students must take all 4 tests. There are no preparation materials available for these assessments. In addition to the testing, students entering grades 7 and 8 who have not yet been identified as gifted and talented must be nominated by a parent, teacher, counselor, community member, or themselves. It is not necessary for a student who is already identified as gifted and talented in Carroll ISD to participate in testing again.


If you are requesting information on Gifted and Talented testing, please see the announcement sent in the DIS parent email, posted on the CMS Webpage and Course Selection page or on the district Gifted and Talented page. Information regarding the differences between Gifted and Talented vs. Advanced placement is located on the district website or the CMS course selection page. Once the testing sign-up window is closed, parents will receive additional testing information through email.

  

CISD Gifted and Talented Webpage: https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/district-information/district-departments/curriculum-instruction/gifted-talented-program/gt-information

 

CMS Course Selection page: https://cms.southlakecarroll.edu/classes/cms-courses


To begin the identification process, please fill out the CISD Middle School Gifted and Talented Nomination and Referral Form by Friday, March 31, 4 pm.


Any questions or concerns, please contact CMS GT Specialists, Danielle Pfaff at Danielle.Pfaff@soutlakecarroll.edu


Key Dates in the Process:

● Window opens for sign-up

  • Wednesday, March 1 at 8 am and closes Friday, March 31 at 4 pm.

● Testing Week

■ Tuesday, April 11--CogAT (4-6:15)

■ Wednesday, April 12--ITBS Reading (4-5:15)

■ Thursday, April 13--ITBS Math and Science (4-5:45)

■ Tuesday, April 18--Make Up Day if needed.

● Notifications go out week of May 1

● Consent to Place and Notice of Appeal due by May 19


Students who are new to CISD will be tested in August

Summer Youth Academy with Southlake Police & Fire

June 12 – June 15

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Requirements

Must be a Southlake resident or a CISD student

Currently in 7th – 10th grades only

Must be able to attend all the days


  • Understand the inner-workings of the Southlake Police & Fire departments from your school resource officers and firefighters. 
  • Work with the best officers, detectives, and firefighters! 
  • Use your detective skills and investigate a crime scene!
  • Conduct a search and rescue scenario with firefighters!
  • Learn about basic first aid in an emergency situation!
  • Hear from guest speakers including a K9 officer, dispatchers, FBI agent and more!

*topics and guest speakers are subject to change without notice


Space is limited, return your completed application to SRO Roberson ASAP

Brett.Roberson@southlakecarroll.edu


Snacks and Candy Needed

Parents if you have any candy or snacks that are taking up space in your pantry, please consider donating them to Officer Roberson. Her supply is running low. She uses these between classes in the halls and when students need a pick me up during the day.


Thanks, 

Officer Roberson

CISD Security & Safety Flyer
Safety Drill Information

Academic UIL

April 1

Chisholm Trail MS


Make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your event is scheduled to begin.


Academic UIL Descriptions & Coaches

Academic UIL Interest Form

Academic UIL Practice Schedule

Club Information

Animal Science Wish List

Greetings from

Animal Science

Our critters are loving the veggies, please keep them coming. We are also in need for any lightweight fleece materials and newspapers for their cages.


Broccoli

Cilantro

Romaine lettuce

Fleece material (lightweight)

Newspaper


Thank you so much! 

Mrs. Cashon

Eco Club will be building a GREENHOUSE!!

We are planning to build and maintain a greenhouse on campus to help animal science grow fruits and vegetables for some of the animals. If you would like to donate any items to help us get it up and running this is the link to our Donors Choose List


Join PTSO


CMS PTSO website:

https://www.cmsptso.com

8th Grade Families

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase a personalized brick for your 8th grader. Bricks will be placed along front sidewalk entrance into CMS.

Deadline to purchase bricks is Monday, March 27.

Order your Brick

Athletics

Girls - CMS Girls Athletics Home Page

3/22 Zone Meet - Results

7th - 2nd

8th - 3rd


Congratulations to the athletes that qualified for the Meet of Champions.


Girls Coordinator:

Lauren Sullivan

Lauren.Sullivan@southlakecarroll.edu


Coaches:

Shelby Alvarado

Shelby.Alvarado@southlakecarroll.edu

Savannah Rogers

Savannah.Rogers@southlakecarroll.edu

Emily Smith

Emily.Smith@southlakecarroll.edu

Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page

3/22 Zone Meet - Results

7th - 2nd

8th - 2nd


Congratulations to the athletes that qualified for the Meet of Champions.


Boys Coordinator: 

Anthony Van Buskirk

Anthony.VanBuskirk@southlakecarroll.edu


Coaches:

Joe Kaho

Joseph.Kaho@Southlakecarroll.edu

Will Walton

Will.Walton@Southlakecarroll.edu

Bradley Williams

Bradley.Williams@southlakecarroll.edu

District & Community Information

♦️♠️ Get ready to double down and fund some teachers!! ♥️ ♣️ ⁠Join us on April 22, for the glitz, glamour, and gambling of Casino Royale at the CEF Culinary Celebration. ⁠ You won’t want to miss the fabulous live and silent auction, food and drinks from 15+ Southlake restaurants, dancing, and more! General admission tickets and tables of 8 and 4 with bar service are on sale NOW! https://tinyurl.com/bdf3eare  

Interested in sponsorship? For more information, contact 

info@carrolleducationfoundation.org  

Student Art Exhibits

at Southlake Public Library

March 20 – April 27: CMS, OUES, DIS


Dragon Gems Info Meeting - March 27

The Dragon Gems are a team of Carroll ISD 7th and 8th graders who are preparing for Emerald Belles tryouts.

If you have a 6th or 7th grader that is interested in trying out for the Gems attached is some additional information. Parents please plan to attend our upcoming Gems Parent Meeting on March 27 from 5-6 pm at The Block DFW. DOWNLOAD FLYER


Kindergarten Enrollment SAVE THE DATE - Begins March 30

Kinder Preview Night will be held at all elementary campuses on May 4 from 5-6p. 


Register for the Run4Elise - Coupon Code through March 31

Use coupon code DRAGONS2023 for best price through March 31. Then join us on Saturday, May 13, at Gateway Church in Southlake for the 5K/1 Mile run/walk. On race day, we will recognize the Elise Cerami Memorial Scholarship Recipients. Click for more information on scholarships.



AP Booster Club Writing Workshop for Students - April 4

The AP Booster Club presents an exclusive Writing Workshop event for AP Booster students “Navigating the College Essay,” by College Collective. This workshop is on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 pm at the Carroll ISD Admin Building, Lonesome Dove room. DOWNLOAD FLYER


Clay Target Team Annual Fundraiser - April 26

6th annual fundraiser, Pulling For Dragons, on April 26, at Elm Fork. This fundraiser benefits the American Cancer Society and the team during the year. For registration information, please go to www.slctargetteam.com/p4d



Athletic & Summer Sports Camps Information

Summer Camps at CISD

Summer camps held at CISD are posted under the Community section of our website.


Golf Tryouts - April 1

Dragons, SIGN UP NOW for the 2023-2024 Golf Tryouts that begin April 1. Follow Carroll Golf on Twitter.


Coach Aldridge’s Dragon Tennis Camp

May 30-June 2

QUESTIONS? Contact Coach Aldridge at coreyoaldridge@gmail.com


Dragon Tennis 2023-24 Team Placements REGISTER NOW

Dragon Tennis team placement dates are the week of July 24-28. Any questions? Contact Coach Aldridge at corey.aldridge@southlakecarroll.edu.


Robyn McCoart's Basketball Summer Camp

June 12 – 15

TO REGISTER

QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL ROBYN@MCOTRUCKS.COM

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