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In this Issue
- Veterans Day Ceremony
- Extended Day
- Lost & Found
- No Door Dash
- Car line
- Neighborhood drives
- SRO needs candy
- Yearbooks on sale
- 8th grade recognition ads - Last day Nov. 12
- Candid Pictures Needed
- Animal Science Fall Camp
- Counselors
- Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship
- PTSO - meeting dates, directory info, volunteers needed, sponsors & membership, Kroger Rewards
- Sports
- CISD/Community Information
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Calendar
Events for the Week
Monday, Nov. 29
Fall Interim Math tests in Dragon Den
Basketball Madness 5:30-8 p.m. CSHS (see Athletics for more info)
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Fall Interim Math tests in Dragon Den
Cross Country @ 4:15 Bob Jones Park
CEF Teacher Telethon
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling - see schedule below
BBB vs. Trinity Springs - 7(H)/8(A)
Thursday, Dec. 2
Fall Interim Math tests in Dragon Den (if needed)
GBB vs. Trinity Springs - 7(H)/8(A)
Friday, Dec. 3
ESL Program Coffee & Conversation 9-10:30 a.m. at CISD Admin.
Band Winter Concert @ 6:30 CSHS
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Dec. 6, Feb. 16, April 20, May 18
Week of Dec. 6
Holiday Wear Theme Dress Up Days
Monday, Dec. 6
Pep Rally 1:20
Tuesday, Dec. 7
Theater Holiday Show 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Faculty Meeting - No Tutorials
Theater Holiday Show 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Exam 3
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Exams 2, 7
Thursday, Dec. 16
Exams 4, 1
CEF Kendra Scott Fundraiser 5-7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 17
Exams 5, 8
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Employee of the Month
Melissa Valdez
Instructional Aid
Coworkers elected Instructional Aid Melissa Valdez as the November Employee of the Month. She transitioned into CMII late last school year then started the year without the lead teacher on leave. She handled the transitions with ease and a smile. She tackles each responsibility with a gentle but firm touch.
Once enrolled at Santa Barbara City College, she decided to change her major from Art to Early Childhood Education because she knew she wanted to work with children and thinks it is the best decision she ever made. Working with 12-13 year old's was something new when hired.
"I have worked with children from infancy to elementary school age children. This will be my first time working with middle school and I’m excited and looking forward to a memorable year at CMS," Valdez said about her first year working here.
Upon arriving in America, her teachers impacted the path she chose.
"When I arrived in the US from Guatemala at the age of 9 and not a word of English, I was blessed with an amazing 5/6th grade teacher that helped me every step of the way with language and cultural barriers," Valdez said. "I want to be able to give back even if just a little of what she and many other educators gave to me."
One way that she focuses on the students is working with them one-on-one, getting to know them and viewing them and respecting their individuality.
"I like being able to relate any way possible with the children so that she can build a meaningful relationship based on respect as an individual, love and trust," she said.
In her spare time, Valdez loves going to movies and on walks as well as spending time with her family, who along with her faith is the most important part of her life. My faith and my family are the most important part in my life. She has always been fascinated with ASL (American sign language) and it’s a goal of hers to learn it.
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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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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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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:
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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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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
Dec. 1 (8:00 a.m.) until Dec. 3 (3:45 p.m.)
December 16/17: Early Release Days
Winter Break: December 20 - January 3
January 4: 2nd Semester begins
2nd Semester Elective Change Request
We will utilize an electronic schedule change request form. We will accept elective change requests for 2nd semester starting at 8:00 am, Wednesday., Dec. 1, until 3:45 pm, Friday, Dec. 3.
Elective change requests must be completed online using the following link:
Please remember, we will only be able to make changes to semester electives. We will not be able to accommodate requests to drop a yearlong elective.
Students: Be sure you check your schedule in Student/Family Access! If you are missing an elective you will need to submit an elective change request.
Please have a copy of your new schedule (either paper or on your phone) before the first day of the 2nd Semester.
***Please note: In order to be fair to all of our students,
we will not be able to accept any request in person or via email or phone.
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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November Luncheon
Staff enjoyed a delicious meal of baked potatoes, soup, salad and desserts from PTSO the week before the break. A special thank you to luncheon sponsor Trent James & The James Family who bought the food from Feedstore BBQ and Great Harvest Bread Company. Shindigs By Nadia supplied beautiful decorations, another CMS Dragon parent. We greatly appreciate the generosity of those who made the luncheon special. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your families.
Notes
We also enjoyed the gratitude notes from students and family.
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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.*
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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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Boys Basketball vs. Keller
7th
A: 31-39
B: 33-16
C: 22-26
8th
A: 36-35
B: 36-40
C: 20-28
Boys Cross Country
7th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Tyson Gibson - 1st
Demetri Karmis - 2nd
Dylan Golomb - 4th
Grant Norgart - 10th
Josh Claasseen - 16th
8th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Raffy Otoya - 3rd
Abhijay Nalajala - 8th
James Hadwin - 9th
Abram Hulse - 11th
Grayer Bates - 12th
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Girls Basketball vs. Keller
7th
A: 36-24
B: 7-36
C: 11-24
8th
A: 39-24
B: 36-25
C: 15-23
Girls Cross Country
7th - 2nd Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Audrey Anderson - 1st
Hadley Cords - 6th
Ria Chavez - 8th
Abigail Perez - 15th
Avery Le - 16th
8th - 1st Place Overall
Top 5 Finishers
Sydney Klopfenstein - 1st
Abby Graul - 4th
Grace Rhoten - 5th
Sophia Garland - 6th
Avery Anderson - 7th
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.
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.
Dragon Update Videos Available
Community Information
Winter Whispers Floral Arrangement On Sale from Carroll FFA
These beautiful winter arrangements will absolutely light up your home! Made with delectable smelling eucalyptus, evergreens, willow branches, spider mums, wax flowers, and red hypericum berries. This $25 arrangement will be perfect for your desk, table or anything needing a bit of spice! Limited quantities are available for PREORDER HERE and pick up will be on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 1:30 - 5 p.m. at CSHS in the fine art building.
Carroll ISD Parent Brown Bag Lunch & Learn - How to Work with Your ARD Team
The CISD Department of Special Programs & CISD Booster for Special Programs invites you to this presentation by staff and a parent panel on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Administration Building/Lonesome Dove Room, 2400 Carroll Ave. Bring your own lunch; water and dessert will be provided. RSVP: Karen Donegan, (817) 949-8412.
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!
Dragon Stroke Team Spring Tryouts
The Dragon Stroke Team will hold tryouts from Dec. 6 - 9 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Please visit their website HERE for requirements and registration link.
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