CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
February 7, 2022
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Cheerleaders 22-23 Mandatory Parent Meeting
Who: current 6th & 7th graders
When: Monday, Feb. 28 @ 5:30
Where: CMS Library
What: Mandatory parent meeting for cheerleaders wanting to tryout for the 2022-2023 squad.
Contact Jordan.Evans@southlakecarroll.edu
Office News
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is overflowing!! Please have your student check the Lost and Found for any missing clothing items, shoes, books, notebooks, lunch boxes and water containers. Clothing items will be donated after school on Friday, March 11 before Spring Break.  Lunch boxes, water bottles and pencil bags will be disposed of at that time. It is very helpful if lunch boxes and water containers are labeled with the student’s name. This way we can call students to the Front Office and try and return items before they are disposed of or donated
 
There is a separate Lost & Found at the Front Desk for more valuable items (eye glasses, retainers, jewelry, laptop chargers) so please have your student check with Mrs. Gulliver for those types of items. Thank you!
 
Candy Needed
Have extra candy laying around the house that the kids don’t want? Consider donating it to Officer Roberson who gives it out between classes a few times a week.
 
Thank you in advance,
Officer Roberson

Note from the CISD Child Nutrition Department
 
Dear Dragon Families:

We want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we had to adjust our menu options the last couple weeks due to staffing shortages. We are in a situation where we can return to our regular menu options at all campuses starting next week. We will continue to monitor our staffing and may have to adjust accordingly in the future.

Also, if your child has a negative balance in their lunch account you will be receiving an automated email message from “MySchoolBucks” letting you know about the negative balance. 
Thank you in advance for your continued support and flexibility throughout this time.
 Regards,
 
CISD Child Nutrition Department
Yearbook News
Pictures Needed
Do you have pictures from 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.

Yearbook related questions?
Contact Darcy Adams
Academic UIL
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.  Students can compete in no more than five events. 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.



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.

Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
Happy 2022! As we begin this new year, our Counseling Newsletter focuses on helping your child think responsibly by Goal Setting. We hope you have a chance to sit down, dream, and plan with your student and maybe even share a goal or two of your own. Please click here for the CMS Counseling Newsletter - January
 
We have also included course selection information for 2022-23.
 
Please let us know if we can help with anything. We wish you and your family health and happiness this year!
  
CMS Counseling Team
Jane Kea – 7th Grade Counselor
Dawn Riedl – 8th Grade Counselor

Important HS Course Selection Dates for current 8th graders
**** Please direct all questions regarding HS Course Selections/Curriculum to the HS Counseling Department  https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/Page/2322
February 3: Current 8th Gr. Parent Q&A w/High School Counselors 9:00 am - 10:00 am in CHS Lecture Hall 
February 7: High School counselor presentation #2 for current CMS 8th Grade Grad Planning during Math Classes 
February 14 - 24 : Course request will be open in Skyward 
April 26 - 28: Arena Scheduling opens for 8th grade students 

Video for all current 8th graders to watch
New & improved CMS PTSO Website.
Be sure to check out social media (see below)
Dragons Light The Night is Back - March 10
Let’s show CISD how much spirit Carroll Middle School has, purchase your Dragons Light the Night lantern or family sponsorship lanterns today! February 18th is the last day to purchase a lantern for decorating. For more information and to purchase your lantern, please visit https://www.dragonslightthenight.com/ 

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.*

Social Media
We would also like to encourage people to join our Facebook group, Carroll Middle School.
Athletics
Boys Basketball vs. Dawson
7th
A: 33-52
B: 23-30
C: 13-39

8th
A: 42-35
B: 40-43
C: 35-24


Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator

Coaching Staff:
Girls Basketball vs. Dawson
Canceled


Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator

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

Wrestling
Congratulations to the wrestlers who competed at the State Tournament Jan. 28 & 29. The following placed in their weight division:
Grace Jose 1st
Cora Hayes 1st
Dylan Ota 1st
Tyson Gibson 1st
Ben Blount 2nd
Shane Langston 2nd
Lincoln Mittlestet 4th
Luke Rothenbach 5th
Lucas Schug 6th
District Information
STEAM Newsletter - February
Check out this month’s Carroll STEAM Newsletter! Get the inside scoop of what our students in STEAM and Career Tech are up to! DOWNLOAD HERE

SASO Annual Membership Drive
SASO (Scholars and Athletes Serving Others) is an inclusive service organization for high school students and their mothers. SASO partners with non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, GRACE, Youth World, Miracle League, House of Shine, and Make-a-Wish to provide volunteer opportunities for members. To apply for membership, students must live in Southlake and/or attend CISD, and be in grades 9-12 for the 2022-23 school year.  

An informational meeting for prospective members for both SASO Girls and SASO Boys will be on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 pm in Evans Hall at White's Chapel UMC.   

Please visit www.sasonow.com for more information about the organization. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis immediately following the meeting.

Dragon Cheer Mock Clinic - February 10
All current 8th-11th grade students are welcome to register and attend the Dragon Cheer Mock Clinic on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Carroll Senior High School AUX Gym, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd. Register at https://www.southlakecarrollcheer.com/, $60/per student.

Carroll ISD Blended Prekindergarten serves students who are eligible for Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE), students who meet eligibility for free public school prekindergarten according to state eligibility requirements (Eligible for Free PreK).

The Pre-K application window is from Feb. 22 - March 7 (by 4:00 p.m.), and the lottery is held April 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

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.

Emerald Belles Tryouts SAVE THE DATE - April 7
Is your high school Dragon interested in becoming a Belle? Please note the following dates.

Candidate meeting: Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:30 p.m.
Clinic: Tuesday, April 5 & Wednesday, April 6 @ 4:15-6:15 p.m.
Tryouts: Thursday, April 7 @ 4:15 p.m.

For team tryouts, the Candidate Meeting will be held in the SAC at the Senior High and the Clinic/Tryouts will be held in the main gym at the Senior High. Visit https://emeraldbelles.com/home for more info.

CEF Board Applications Now Open
Would you like to be a bigger part of funding teachers? Carroll Education Foundation is looking for new Board Members who have a passion for Teachers and Students in Carroll ISD. If you are a community member with skills in technology, marketing, legal, event and volunteer management, finance and governance – We Need You! Click HERE to apply! Deadline: March 7, 2022.
 
CEF Culinary Celebration Tickets On Sale NOW!
What is the CEF Culinary Celebration? It's a fun and exciting event with tastings from over 18 area restaurants! This year's event theme is "Friday Night Fever" and guests will arrive in their best Disco attire! Along with tasting some amazing cuisine, guests will also enjoy Disco Dancing, Silent and Live Auctions, and a Raffle! If you are a $1,000 (or more) donor to CEF you will also receive two (2) tickets to the event! Not a donor to CEF? Click HERE to learn more. Or to Buy Event Tickets, Click HERE.