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In this Issue
- Extended Day
- SRO needs candy
- Rescheduled Picture Day
- Yearbooks on sale
- 8th grade yearbook recognition ads
- Counselors
- PTSO - meeting dates, sponsors & membership, Homecoming Parade info, Kroger Rewards
- Sports
- CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Sept. 20
No Scheduled Activities
Tuesday, Sept. 21
PTSO General Meeting 10 a.m.in the library
FB vs - Medlin 7(H)/8(A)
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Homecoming Carnival 4:30-6:30 p.m. @ Town Square
Odyssey of the Mind informational meeting 6 p.m. @ DMS cafeteria
Homecoming Parade 6:30 p.m. @ Town Square
Thursday, Sept. 23
Picture Day & 7th grade football
VB vs - Medlin 7(H)/8(A)
Friday, Sept. 24
No Scheduled Activities
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Oct. 19, Dec. 6, Feb. 15, April 19, May 17
Friday, Oct. 1
Fall Bash 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling, cross country
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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.
- Students who come to take tests or quizzes may leave as soon as they're finished.
- Students who come for homework or tutoring must stay until 4:55.
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
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
Rescheduled Picture Day
Thursday, Sept. 23
No pre-orders. An email with ordering information will be sent directly to parents about two weeks after photo date.
Yearbook on Sale
Yearbooks now $45!
To order:
Call: 1-877-767-5217
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8th Grade Parents - Recognition Ad
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 Oct. 1.
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Yearbook related questions?
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Counselor's Corner
Dear Parents,
As we start to settle in to the 2021-22 school year, CMS Counselors would like to welcome you to our Counseling Newsletter, Life In The Middle. We hope you find this to be a valuable resource and would encourage you to take a few minutes to review it.
Again, welcome to Life In The Middle! Click the hyperlink to visit our September newsletter.
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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Hello CMS Families! We are so excited for our Fall Bash on Oct. 1 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is open to all 7th and 8th graders. We need your help to make it a success! Please consider donating an item for the event. We will also have parent volunteer opportunities that night (separate signup for that is coming)! Thank you for your support!
Thank you to Tolleson Orthodontics for being our Directory Spot sponsor for the 2021-2022 school year! CMS PTSO appreciates your continued support. Their sponsorship helps fund our online directory.
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Registration is open until Sept. 30. Help us get the word out and get close to 100% participation this year. Thanks also to 340 families and our CMS staff who have already joined PTSO.
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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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Monthly Luncheon
Staff enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Pompa and Mrs. Renda who served a choice of sandwiches from Subway as well as three flavors of boneless wings from Wing Stop with a Tailgate themed lunch. Of course, dessert and drinks were included. We appreciate the time and effort of all that made the luncheon possible.
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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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Athletics
Picture day Sept. 23
7th football team pictures & individuals (Times TBA)
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Football vs. Trinity Springs
7th
A: 27-6
B: 25-13
8th
A: 28-6
B: 17-6
C: 7-6
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Volleyball vs. Trinity Springs
7th
A: 25-19, 25-27, 15-13
B: 25-22, 25-22
C: 26-24, 25-14
8th
A: 25-8, 25-12
B: 22-25, 25-10, 15-5
C: 25-11, 25-13
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 AP Booster Club Today
By supporting the AP Booster club you help support AP, Honors, GT programs at EIS, DIS, DMS, CHS and CSHS. Last year we gave teacher grants totaling $10,000 to these campuses and awarded $6,000 in college scholarships to seniors. We hope to have your support so we can fund even more teacher grant requests. We also have informative meetings throughout the year that are free to members. Please take a minute to join today.
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Cadet Fall Clinic is for all students grades 5-8. Come find out what Color Guard is all about and perform the Dragon Fight song the amazing Carroll Dragon Band during half time show on Oct. 29. |
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Odyssey Of the Mind - Parent Information and Team Formation
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving program which develops skills in young people that help them thrive in our technical world. This international program engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge, creativity, and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. Teams of 5-7 participants, ages K-12th grade, build self-confidence, develop life skills, create new friendships, and are able to recognize and explore their true potential. Teams, coached by parent volunteers, will select one of five competitive problems that foster STEM enrichment activities, while they develop teamwork skills and complete their projects within budget and on time!
There will be a Parent Information Night and team formation on September 22 at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria at Dawson Middle School. For more information, visit www.dragonsodyssey.org
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.
Join the Southlake Association for Gifted & Talented
The Southlake Association for Gifted & Talented (SAGT) is a parent group for parents of CISD children in any of the CISD gifted and talented programs. SAGT provides resources for programs and events such as seminars, academic planning, the college application planning process and more! Click here to see more and join SAGT today!
Dragon Update Videos Available
Save the Date for the 2021 Homecoming Carnival and Parade
The Carroll High and Carroll Senior High STUCO is proud to present the 2021 Homecoming Carnival and Parade in Town Square on Wednesday, September 22. The Carnival will be in Rustin Park in Town Square from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with the parade kicking off at 6:30 p.m. If you are a Carroll ISD student group or club interested in having a booth or parade entry, click here for carnival booth sign up and here for parade entry sign up. There are restrictions on eligibility for entry to both, so please read entry forms carefully! Click here to see the event flyer.
Dragon Color Guard Hosting Fall Cadet Clinic
The Dragon Color Guard is hosting their fall cadet clinic on Wednesday, October 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 October 29 Dragon Football game at Dragon Stadium. Click here to read more and register today.
Carroll Pink Out Game to be Held October 8
The 13th annual Dragon Pink Out Game will be held on Friday, October 8, when the Carroll Dragons take on Keller Central at 7 p.m. at Dragon Stadium. Prior to kickoff at the Pink Out Game, there will be an on-field recognition for breast cancer survivors. Survivors from all branches of the Dragon community are invited to attend and be recognized on the field. Click here to read more and to sign up for the survivor recognition.
Community Information
Cash Not Accepted for Parking at Dragon Stadium This Year
This year, Dragon Stadium will no longer be accepting cash for parking at football games. All parking passes will be purchased through the ticket website or on the mobile app, just like football tickets. When fans enter the Dragon Stadium parking lot, the parking volunteers will be there to scan their digital passes. Click here to see more information about downloading the app for parking.
Lady Dragon Lacrosse Fall Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for Lady Dragon Lacrosse! All skill levels are welcome for grades 1-12. Visit LadyDragonLacrosse.org to see practice times and register for this season.
The Dragon Classic is Back
The 7th Annual Dragon Classic Dragon Classic if Friday, September 24 at Grapevine Municipal Golf Course. All golfer spots include: Greens Fee, Golf Cart, Practice Facility Use & Range Balls, Official Dragon Classic Golf Shirt & Hat, Swag Bag, and Awards Ceremony with Feedstore. The Carroll Education Foundation is the beneficiary of the Dragon Classic proceeds. Click here to sponsor or play.
Carroll Families Collects 1,406 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Thanks to your support and generosity, 1,406 pairs of new and gently worn shoes were collected across CISD schools over the two-week shoe drive and donated to Soles4Souls. Special thanks to the staff and families at Walnut Grove Elementary who collected 456 pairs, and to all those that donated. The shoes are shipped from the Soles4Souls warehouse in Coppell to developing countries to help people living in poverty launch and sustain their own small business selling donated shoes, and earn sufficient income to purchase necessities like food, shelter and education for their families. In case you have shoes you would like to donate, there is a Soles4Souls donation box located at the Southlake Fire Station at 600 State Street inside the Fire Service entrance on the south side of the building. Click here to see a photo of the shoes collected and here to learn more about Soles4Souls.
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