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April 17, 2023
Carroll Middle School
Weekly News & Updates
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Happening this week
Monday, April 17
Soccer - Girls @ Grapevine MS
Tuesday, April 18
GT Testing Make-Up Day
SAGT presents Roadmap to Your Child's Success 11 am-1 pm @ CISD Admin
Wednesday, April 19
PTSO General Meeting
2nd grade presentations in Animal Science
Thursday, April 20
2nd grade presentations in Animal Science
Concert & Symphonic Bands UIL
Friday, April 21
Student Council fundraiser
Wind Ensemble UIL
Saturday, April 22
Dragon Aquatic Carnival @ Carroll Aquatic Center
10:00 am-1:00 pm
CEF Culinary Celebration Casino Royale 6:30
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A Look Ahead
PTSO General Meetings @ 10 a.m. in CMS library
4/19, 5/17
Tuesday, April 25
STAAR Reading Assessment 7th and 8th Grade
Wednesday, April 26
Concert & Symphonic Bands @ NT Festival of Distinction
Thursday, April 27
Wind Ensemble @ NT Festival of Distinction
Tuesday, May 2
STAAR Science Assessment 8th Grade
Wednesday, May 3
STAAR Social Studies Assessment 8th Grade
Tuesday, May 9
STAAR Math 7th/8th and Algebra EOC
Tuesday, May 16
7th grade celebration - Main Event
Wednesday, May 17
Mean Girls theater performance
Thursday, May 18
8th grade celebration - Pinstack
Mean Girls theater performance
Friday, May 19
8th grade promotion ceremony @ 2 p.m. in the Main Gym
Mean Girls theater performance
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Congratulations to the
Odyssey of the Mind Participants
They competed in a regional tournament on February 25. All students will be advancing to the State tournament.
Nikitha Atla, Jacob Barbe, Siri Bireddy, Jessie Echeazu, Chanul Gajanayaka, Benjamin Jetty, Mihir Kakarala, Ali Kayani, Akshay Konduri, Sanvi Lingala, Ibraheem Mushtaq, Mukund Nadella, Nithilaa Ramesh, Jasmine Rao, Siya Sowri, Rishab Sunil
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Office News
Increased Cyber Attacks on Student Social Media Accounts
Some students have received increased phishing attacks via personal social media accounts. This article provides parents with an awareness and ways to help their students watch for these attacks.
10 Steps to protect your teenager while using Social Media platforms
Celebrations
Our students deserve to have some fun to finish the year. We hope to see all of our Dragons together on our celebration days before parting for the summer!
May 16 – 7th-grade End-of-Year Celebration @ Main Event, Grapevine (Purchase your Main Event Ticket)
May 18 – 8th-grade End-of-Year Celebration @ PINSTACK, Las Colinas (Purchase your PINSTACK Ticket)
May 19 – 8th-grade Promotion, 2:00 pm in the CMS Gym
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.
Gifted and Talented Identification Process
Any questions or concerns, please contact CMS GT Specialists, Danielle Pfaff at Danielle.Pfaff@soutlakecarroll.edu
Key Dates in the Process:
■ 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
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Final Exam Schedule
Please check the final exam schedule to make sure your students are in school for their tests and early release dates.
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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
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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
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
We will be celebrating our annual Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week from April 24-28. This year’s theme is “MAHALO to our Tiki-rific Teachers and Staff” The CMS PTSO will be providing staff with fun meals, treats and surprises all week. We could use your help with beverages, treat items and gift card drawings. Please review the available slots below and sign up for any and all that you are able. There are also slots for volunteering to help set up and take down decorations and to help serve a few of the lunches during the week.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d48a8ae2ba75-cmsteacher?useFullSite=true#/
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Monthly Luncheon
Thank you to Jessica Colvin, Anahita Hubbard, Melissa Moore, Audra Snead and Jenny Vidotto for hosting the luncheon provided by Chiloso. We enjoyed fajitas, queso, rice & beans and homemade cupcakes.
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♦️♠️ 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
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Student Art Exhibits
at Southlake Public Library
March 20 – April 27: CMS, OUES, DIS
NEW: SAGT Parent Workshop - April 18
"Roadmap to Your Child's Success," presented by district administrators who discuss topics such as CISD curriculum design, advanced academics and CogAT/ITBs testing and math placement. April 18, 11 am-1 pm, at the Carroll Admin Bldg - Lonesome Dove. Pre-register here. Free for SAGT members, $15 for non-members. Visit southlakegifted.org to join.
Dragon Aquatic Carnival at the Carroll Aquatic Center - April 22
April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. All 7th & 8th grade boys & girls interested in our Carroll Aquatic Athletic offerings at our Carroll Aquatic Center are invited to attend. SIGN UP HERE
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.
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Athletic & Summer Sports Camps Information
Summer Camps at CISD
Summer camps held at CISD are posted under the Community section of our website.
Dragon Stroke Team Tryouts - May 1
The Dragon Stroke Team tryouts starting May 1- May 4. Visit the DST webpage for the age/skill requirements, registration link, summer schedule, and more.
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
Performance Course
To receive more information from Performance Course, please fill out this link: info.performancecourse.com
and select “Spring” and Carroll High School. This will ensure you receive information about the spring and the summer!
Online registration is available for both Spring and Summer at https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/carroll-isd.
If you have any questions or need help with registration, please contact our Carroll ISD Performance Course Director, Jeremiah Chapman (jchapman@performancecourse.com) and he will be glad to assist you.
Thanks and we hope your child has the opportunity to participate!
Riley Dodge Football Camp
For questions, email
rdfootballcamps@gmail.com
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