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In this Issue
- National Bully Prevention Month
- Extended Day
- No Door Dash
- SRO needs candy
- Yearbooks on sale
- 8th grade recognition ads deadline extended
- Candid Pictures Needed
- Counselors
- PTSO - meeting dates, sponsors & membership, Kroger Rewards
- Sports
- CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Oct. 11
Holiday - No School
Tuesday, Oct. 12
FB vs - Coppell East 7(H)/8(A)
Wednesday, Oct. 13
National Stop Bullying Day - Wear Blue
Faculty Meeting - No Tutorials
Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 14
VB vs - Coppell East 7(H)/8(A)
Friday, Oct. 15
Super Hero Day
Saturday, Oct 16
All-District Band Tryouts
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Oct. 19, Dec. 6, Feb. 15, April 19, May 17
Monday, Oct. 25
Picture retakes - cross country, band, NJHS
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling, cross country
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National Bully Prevention Month
October is National Bully Prevention Month. National Stop Bullying Day is Oct 13.
We encourage Dragons Go Blue - wearing blue district wide in support of Bully Prevention.
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Extended Day
Need to make up a test or quiz? Want a quiet place to study? Need help on homework? Join us in Extended Day.
Extended Day
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
3:55-4:55 p.m.
General guidelines:
- Students must arrive in the library by 3:55 with all materials needed for their time in Extended Day i.e. binders, books, pencil, etc.
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Students who come for homework or tutoring must stay until 4:55.
- Students who come to take tests or quizzes may leave as soon as they're finished.
Testing:
When your students need to take make-up tests or quizzes, they can do that in Extended Day in the library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 3:55 to 4:55.
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Office News
Food Delivery Services
Parents,
Please do not use Door Dash, Uber Eats or any of the other food delivery services to send lunch to your student at CMS. These drivers are not vetted by the District, so for safety and security reasons we do not want them in the building.
Candy Needed
If you have any excess candy at your house and would willing to donate it to Officer Roberson that would be AMAZING!! Officer Roberson uses it when she teaches classes and randomly will walk the halls with some. Please drop off to the front office.
Thank you in advance.
Officer Roberson
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Yearbook News
Yearbook on Sale
Yearbooks now $45!
To order:
Call: 1-877-767-5217
Pictures Wanted
Do you have pictures from activities, sporting events, 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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8th Grade Parents - Recognition Ad DEADLINE EXTENDED
Parents of 8th graders show your child how special they are to you. Buy a yearbook recognition ad in the for your child. Click 8th Grade Recognition Ad for the website. Deadline is Nov. 12.
Yearbook related questions?
Sports & Portrait Photos
Parents-
Check your email for a message from Glamourcraft about the sports pictures and students' pictures. They will be in separate emails. The ordering information will be in the email from the photography company.
If your child was absent or need a retake, the retake day is Monday, Oct. 25. The new photo will automatically be the one used for the yearbook.
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Yearbook related questions?
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
The October Newsletter, Life In The Middle, focuses on bullying, cyber-bullying and drug awareness and prevention. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource and would encourage you to take a few minutes to review it.
CMS Counseling Team
Jane Kea – 7th Grade Counselor
Dawn Riedl – 8th Grade Counselor
Paula Lynn- 7th/8th Grade Counselor
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)
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Fall Bash
Our Fall Bash was a big success. The students had a great time. We wanted to extend our thanks to all the parents, administrators, and staff who donated their time and items needed. Thank you also to our amazing sponsors, JAAVA Custom Homes, The Block DFW, and AC Pros. We are so grateful to you.
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100% of your donation to CMS PTSO is dedicated to purchasing teacher wish list items not covered by CISD funds. All of our teacher lunches, treat carts, student recognition & parties are also funded through this donation drive. We could not do it without your generosity. Thank you for supporting CMS!
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Hey Dragons - check out our new yard signs:
Thank you so much to all the families who purchased one already. They are almost sold out so get yours today at our introductory price while you still can. If you already joined PTSO and didn't buy the yard sign please contact fundcmsptso@gmail.com. Details to follow with pick up instructions.
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Join Kroger Community Rewards today to help support Carroll Middle School! We only have 25 families registered. We need your help!
- Link your shopper’s card, Click “Get Started”
- Sign in your online account, or create an account
- Find and select “Carroll Middle School” (QQ003) and click “save”
- Within 7 to 10 business days, you should see Carroll Middle School listed at the bottom of your Kroger receipt
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Football vs. Adams
7th
A: 0-6
B: 23-13
8th
A: 31-13
B: 8-6
C: 14-18
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Volleyball vs. Adams
7th
A: 19-25, 25-20, 17-15
B: 25-18, 25-15
C: 25-13, 25-10
8th
A: 24-26, 25-22, 15-9
B: 25-12, 25-16
C: 25-21, 25-10
Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
Shelby Alvarado - shelby.alvarado@southlakecarroll.edu
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Wrestling
Interested in middle school wrestling?
Contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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Join the CISD Booster for Special Programs Today
The CISD Booster for Special Programs is a district wide organization that supports Special Programs for all 11 campuses and encompasses pre-k, special education, dyslexia, Section 504, English as a second language, and transition services. The mission is to recognize, invest in, celebrate and support the faculty, students and parents of the Carroll ISD Special Programs community in pursuit of excellence in academic achievement and personal development. Your membership funds makes this mission possible across all of CISD! Click here to join the CISD Booster for Special Programs.
Special Programs Booster Hosting Chick-fil-A Mobile Order Spirit Night
The CISD Booster for Special Programs is hosting a mobile order spirit night fundraiser with Chick-fil-A Southlake on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. Place a mobile order and help CISD Special Programs earn up to 20% of the order sale. Click here to see the event flyer and learn more.
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Dragon Color Guard Hosting Fall Cadet Clinic
The Dragon Color Guard is hosting their fall cadet clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the CSHS band parking lot. The clinic is $50 per person and is open to any 5th - 8th grade student. After the clinic, the participants will get to perform at halftime of the Oct. 29 Dragon Football game at Dragon Stadium. Click here to read more and register today.
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Emerald Belles Host Jr. Belle Clinic & Workshop for K-8 on Oct. 30
The award-winning Emerald Belle drill team will host its annual Junior Belle Clinic for K-4 and Dance Workshop for 5-8 on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m. at Carroll High School. Advance fees are $55 for the clinic and $85 for the workshop and include elite dance training, a commemorative t-shirt, a souvenir Junior Belles photo button and the opportunity to perform at halftime of a JV football game at Dragon Stadium. Registration is open at https://emeraldbelles.com/jr-belles-fall-workshop.
SAGT hosts membership drive
The Southlake Association for Gifted and Talented (SAGT) Booster Club is hosting a membership drive to any parent through Oct. 15. Membership benefits include access to exclusive events along with gifted and talented resources. To learn more, click here.
Dragon Update Videos Available
Community Information
Parent Input Needed
The district emailed a strategic planning survey to parents to provide additional feedback on the themes collected from the Community Strategic Planning Summits and focus groups. The district emailed parents on Wednesday, October 6. The deadline for the survey is Friday, Oct.15.
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