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In this Issue
- Employee of the Month
- Exam Schedule
- Newspapers & vegetables needed for Animal Science
- Kendra Scott fundraiser
- No Door Dash
- Car line
- Neighborhood drives
- SRO needs candy
- Yearbooks on sale
- Candid Pictures Needed
- Counselors
- PTSO - meeting dates, volunteers needed
- Sports
- CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Dec. 13
BBB vs. Timberview - 7(A)/8(H)
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Semester Exam Period 3 (see schedule below)
Wrestling @ Hillwood MS 5:30
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Semester Exam Periods 2, 7 (see schedule below)
Cross Country @ 4:15 Bob Jones Park
Thursday, Dec. 16
Semester Exam Periods 4, 1 (see schedule below)
Early dismissal - Buses will begin early dismissal pick-up 7 minutes after the last exam each day. Parent pick-up will begin immediately following the last exam each day.
GBB vs. BBB vs. Timberview - 7(A)/8(H)
CEF Kendra Scott Fundraiser 5-7
Friday, Dec. 17 - Last day of Semester I
Semester Exam Periods 5, 8 (see schedule below)
Early dismissal - Buses will begin early dismissal pick-up 7 minutes after the last exam each day. Parent pick-up will begin immediately following the last exam each day.
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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Employee of the Month
Bree Waldie
Always cheerful and willing to help describes only a couple of the reasons why Texas history teacher Bree Waldie was selected as employee of the month. She is a cheerleader sponsor and helps with theater as much as possible.
She graduated from Texas Tech University and worked in broadcast before transitioning into teaching.
"Some of the people who made the biggest impact in my life were teachers," Waldie said. "My mom is a teacher and she taught me how special it is to help people get excited about their education whether its finding something they’re interested in or improving at something they struggle with."
As a Carroll graduate, Waldie wanted to come back to her roots, so she took a position as an instructional aide in 2016 then was hired as a teacher the following year.
"I became a teacher because I want to inspire students to be the best they can be in school and in life, she said. "Helping the students understand, learn, grow and make connections brings me joy in the classroom."
In her spare time, she has been planning her December 22 wedding, enjoys all things Dragons, reading, dancing and movies. She has even been in a few like Pitch Perfect 2.
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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!
Stephanie Mangels
Principal, CMS
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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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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Academic UIL
Interested in participating in academic UIL? Want to show off your knowledge by competing with others? Not sure what academic UIL is all about? We can help. We will have an informational meeting on Monday, Dec. 13 in the cafeteria during dragon den. We will go over all things UIL. Please encourage your kiddos to come join the meeting to see what it is about. An email will also be sent to the parents of those students that came to the meeting so you can receive that information as well.
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Yearbook News
Yearbook on Sale
Yearbooks $45
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?
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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
Paula Lynn- 7th/8th Grade Counselor
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Important Dates
December 16/17: Early Release Days
Winter Break: December 20 - January 3
January 4: 2nd Semester begins
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.*
Spirit Shop Update
Thank you to all who shopped our Fall Spirit Wear sale. You items will be available in early December for porch pick up. You will be notified by email when it is ready.
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Winter Treat Cart
Later around 11:00 am there will be charcuterie boxes (donated by CMS parents) and chocolate chip cookies (donated by Tiff’s Treats) for everyone to pick up in the Teacher’s Lounge.
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Boys Basketball vs. Medlin
7th
A: 30-46
B: 22-37
C: 25-18
8th
A: 57-49
B: 47-44
C: 66-19
Boys Cross Country vs. Dawson, Colleyville Heritage, Grapevine, Colleyville, Cross Timbers
7th - 2nd Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Demetri Karmis - 1st
Tyson Gibson - 4th
Grant Norgart - 10th
Zach Pryce - 11th
Jacob Claassen - 16th
8th - 4th Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Raffy Otoya - 6th
Abhijay Nalajala - 13th
James Hadwin - 19th
Ben Blount - 20th
Ananth Jaykesh - 24th
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Girls Basketball vs. Medlin
7th
A: 38-21
B: 15-10
C: 12-15
8th
A: 49-24
B: 28-9
C: 24-11
Girls Cross Country vs. Dawson, Colleyville Heritage, Grapevine, Colleyville, Cross Timbers
7th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Alexis Fisher - 3rd
Audrey Anderson - 8th
Ria Chavez - 11th
Abigail Perez - 12th
Lucia Orosco - 13th
8th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Sydney Klopfenstein - 1st
Luna Gutierrez - 2nd
Grace Rhoten - 4th
Abby Graul - 5th
Sophia Garland - 8th
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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