CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 13, 2021
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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 starts Tuesday, Sept. 14.  
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.
Office News
Celebrate Freedom Week is Next Week 
Each year, during the week that includes September 17, Texas schools honor Celebrate Freedom Week to highlight the values on which the United States was founded as well as the sacrifices that were made for freedom in the founding of the country. Students learn about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Celebrate Freedom Week coincides with Constitution Week, established by the U.S. Congress to encourage all Americans to learn about the Constitution. Both Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Week focus on September 17th, the date in 1787 when delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution. Congress has also designated September 17 of each year as Constitution Day.  

Friday, CMS will be honoring Celebrate Freedom Week & Constitution Day. In our social studies classrooms, our students will learn appropriate instruction concerning the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, in their historical context. Per Board Policy EHBK (Legal), “the study of the Declaration of Independence must include the study of the relationship of the ideas expressed in that document to subsequent American history, including the relationship of its ideas to the rich diversity of our people as a nation of immigrants, the American Revolution, the formulation of the United States Constitution, and the abolitionist movement, which led to the Emancipation Proclamation and the women’s suffrage movement.” Additionally, students in grades 3-12 will engage in recitation of a portion of the Declaration of Independence. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your campus administrators.

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

School Check In/Out Procedures
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!
Order yours today

To order:
Call: 1-877-767-5217
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.
Yearbook related questions?
Contact Darcy Adams
New & improved CMS PTSO Website.
Be sure to check out social media (see below)
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.
Registration is open until Sept. 30. Help us get the word out and get close to 100% participation this year. Thanks also to 328 families and our CMS staff who have already joined PTSO.
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!
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.
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
Social Media
We would also like to encourage people to join our Facebook group, Carroll Middle School.
Athletics
Picture day Sept. 28
Team pictures & individuals (Times TBA)
7th FB
All Cross Country
Football vs. Keller

7th
A: 28-12
B: 19-28

8th
A: 8-2
B: 14-26
C: 6-26


Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator

Coaching Staff:

Volleyball vs. Keller

7th
A: 26-24, 15-25, 7-15
B: 19-25, 23-25
C: 25-13, 25-9

8th
A: 25-9, 25-22
B: 25-18, 25-19
C: 22-25, 17-25


Lauren Sullivan
Girls' Athletic Coordinator

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

Interested in middle school wrestling?
Contact Coach Ian Semelroth
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.
District Information
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
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.

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.

Student Council Selling Green Out Shirts for the Green Out Dragon Football Game
The CHS and CSHS Student Council are selling Green Out shirts for the Green Out Dragon Football game on Friday, September 17. The online store will be open through Sunday, September 5 at 11:59 p.m. T-shirt orders can be picked up in CSHS Room 116 beginning September 16. Click here to purchase your green out shirt today.

Community Information
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.

Kick to Win with Avondale Dealerships
Do you want the chance to win a Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 from Avondale Dealerships? Avondale is hosting their Kick to Win contest at the Dragon Football game on Friday, September 17. One lucky contestant will have the chance to kick a field goal during halftime of the game that could send them home with a new Avondale car. Some restrictions apply. Click here to enter to kick to win!