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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
As Counselors, we want to provide you with some support. As you know, we provide a monthly topical newsletter called
LIFE in the Middle
. Additionally, we are using a resource from
Why Try
to provide a weekly newsletter intended to give parents ideas on developing Resilience in your kids. Resilience is a vital skill for all of us as we navigate these unfamiliar waters, and your kids will benefit for the rest of their lives by learning how to bounce back from disappointment, adversity, and difficult events.
Welcome to the third issue of LIFE in the Middle - Weekly Update,
Building Resilience Week 3
. We hope you find it helpful. There is also information about communication as well as about developing humility.
Also, in case you are not aware, we have provided resources and information regarding how your student can connect with the Counselors on our
Counseling page, as well as resources on the district
COVID-19 page.
Please let us know how we can help you during this time.
CURRENT 8th to 9th Grade Dates/Information
Carroll High School
2020/2021 School Year
Course Selection Dates
If you have CMS scheduling questions/concerns regarding next year, 2020-21, please refer to our CMS Counseling Page. There is a wealth of information that may answer many of your questions, including a form on which you can submit a scheduling concern, or request a change in a core class or year- long elective. There is no need to follow up once you submit.
CMS Counseling Page.
Counseling Office 817-949-5620
Counseling Office Hours 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
**All Course Selection instructions, forms and the Academic Planning Guide will be available to view and download from the Counseling Tab on the CHS website.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 8TH TO 9TH GRADE COURSE SELECTIONS
CISD utilizes a scheduling system for students called Arena Scheduling. This system, accessible from Skyward's
Student Access, allows our high school and senior high students to create their own schedule, similar to systems used in college. To participate in Arena Scheduling, students enter course requests. After the requests have been reviewed by the counselors, a time is set up where students create their own schedule (within Student Access) from their requested courses. This allows students to have more control over their schedule, and they will know their unofficial schedule by the end of the current school year. Official schedules will be available sometime in August prior to the beginning of the next school year.
If you have any questions regarding HS Scheduling,
please contact the High School Counseling Department.
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
Allison Adams, 8th grade counselor
817.949.5404
Paula Lynn, 7th & 8th grade counselor
817.949.5405
CMS Counseling Page:
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General Meeting Date -
April 21 -
CANCELED
Volunteers Needed for 2020-2021
Looking to get more involved at CMS next year? PTSO is in need of volunteers in the following positions:
- Fall Bash Coordinators (2)
- Hospitality
- Membership
- Sprit Shop (2 or 3)
- Treat Cart (2)
If you're interested or would like more information, please contact
Jennifer Barry at triplebarry@yahoo.com or 817-366-9949.
Thank you so much for all of your support.
Keep collecting BoxTops. Turn the ones you have from summer in a baggie with your students' name on it to the front office.
Social Media
Please sign up for the Carroll Middle School Facebook page and follow CMS on Twitter to receive information regarding the Spirit Shop. We will have previews & pre-sales of upcoming merchandise.
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Calendar
Weekly Events
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School Closed
All activities canceled until further notice
Arena Scheduling for Rising Freshman
See CMS and CHS Counseling Websites for more information
Mark Your Calendar
PTSO General Meeting April 21- CANCELED
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Sign-up for Dragon Tales
To unsubscribe, click on the SafeUnsubscribe link on the bottom of Dragon Tales.
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CHS Student Council
Students interested in being apart of the high school Student Council class need to complete
this
Google Form
and submit a letter of interest to
sarah.millhorn@southlakecarroll.edu by Friday, April 17.
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Operation #SAFEdragon (Safety Awareness For Every Dragon) is a multi-faceted response plan that affects all CISD facilities and departments. The program includes a number of intitiatives aimed at fortifying buildings, ensuring regular training, communication and increasing staff and public awareness.
The goals of the #SAFEdragon program are to improve safety and security within Carroll ISD and promote emergency preparedness among students and staff.
NOVEL (NEW) CORONAVIRUS & COVID-19 INFORMATION
Carroll ISD cares about our community and all of our decision-making is geared toward protecting the health and safety of our students and staff. Carroll ISD will be closed by executive order of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
. We joined other north Texas school districts and the City of Southlake leaders in announcing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
For the complete information, click
here.
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Carroll Color Guard
 The nationally ranked Southlake Carroll Color Guard is currently recruiting new members for next fall. No experience is necessary and all who are interested are encouraged to sign up for more information. Come join the fun and the team and begin your performance adventure!
Visit the band website at
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Adopted Animals
Please keep sending me pictures, so I can add them to our canvas page, lori.cashon@southlakecarroll.edu
Mrs. Cashon
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 Police & Fire Academy
Has your child shown interested in Police & Fire careers?
Save the dates for our
FREE
Southlake Police & Fire Youth Academy
June 8-11
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
FREE
Eligible students:
Entering 7th-9th grade
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Recommended Class Resources
Language Arts and 7th grade Social Studies items can be purchased through the following link or by going to the Carroll Middle School Library website.
As an Amazon Associate, the CMS Library earns from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support.
Q = quarter
Q1 would mean the students need the title for quarter 1. Q2 would be quarter 2, etc.
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Sports
Coordinators
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys Athletics Coordinator
Leslie Berens
Girls Athletics Coordinator
Carroll Middle School
Golf
Interested in golf?
Contact Paige Martin or Matt Glenn
paige.martin@southlakecarroll.edu
matthew.glenn@southlakecarroll.edu
Wrestling
For information on UIL Carroll ISD Middle School (7th & 8th grade) wrestling, please contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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