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In this Issue
- Red Ribbon Week
- All-District Band
- September Students of the Month
- Veterans Day Ceremony
- Extended Day
- No Door Dash
- SRO needs candy
- CEF Halloween Teacher Appreciation
- Retake Picture schedule
- Yearbooks on sale
- 8th grade recognition ads
- 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
Red Ribbon Week
Monday, Oct. 25
Pajama Day - Sleep > Drugs
Picture retakes & cross country, band, NJHS (see schedule below in Yearbook)
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Cowboy Day - Give Drugs the Boot
FB vs Dawson 7(A)/8(Dragon Stadium - H)
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Tacky Tourist Day - Explore the World, not Drugs
Band All-District clinic & concert
Thursday, Oct. 28
College Day - Your future is Bright
VB vs Dawson 7(A)/8(H)
Friday, Oct. 29
Onesie Day - We are ONE against Drugs
VB A Team District Tournament
7 Coppell North
8 Dawson
Saturday, Oct. 30
VB A Team District Tournament
Save the Date
PTSO General Meeting Dates
Dec. 6, Feb. 15, April 19, May 17
Wednesday, Dec. 1
Pictures - clubs/organizations, basketball teams, wrestling
Friday, Dec. 3
ESL Program Coffee & Conversation 9-10:30 a.m. at CISD Admin.
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Red Ribbon Week
Monday
Pajama Day "Sleep > Drugs"
Tuesday
Cowboy Day "Give drugs the boot!"
Wednesday
Tacky Tourist Day "Explore the world, not drugs!"
Thursday
College Day "Your future is bright!"
Friday
Onesie Day "We are ONE against drugs!"
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All-District Honor Band
Band students competed in the All-District Honor Band auditions with the students at DMS.
Congratulations to all the members who participated and the 32 students who were selected as a member of the 2021 CISD All-District Honor Band. These students will participate in a clinic with a guest conductor during the school day Wednesday, Oct. 27, and there will be a performance that night in the new Fine Arts Complex.
2021 All-District Honor Band Members:
Flutes – Mayli Reinke, Ruby Chapman, Athena Wen, Anna Blanchard
Oboes – Regan Allen, Lucy Lown
Bassoon – Sinduja Challakonda
Clarinets – Luna Gutierrez, Avery Le, Alexa Aleman, Abigail Nguyen, Elian Alkoury, Frederikke Siggaard
Saxophones – Henry Jiang (Alto), Aarav Agarwal (Tenor), Malak Almasry (Bari)
Trumpets – Satya Menon, Ryan Kollar, Connor Teng
French Horns – Jacqueline Schultz, Megan Carlotti
Trombones – Brady Finkelstein, Kavya Anthipatla
Euphonium – Jackson Wang, Benji Jetty, Alex Sun
Tuba – Veer Dave, Bhargav Reddy
Percussion – Tommy Cunningham, Zak Pryce, Aditi Asrani, Eli Everett
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Congratulations September Students of the Month |
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7th Grade
Front: Connor Teng, Charlie Pei, Nolyn Schwartz, Abigail Perez; Back: Woodman Poullard, Josli Sommer, Johnathon Phillips, John Hicks, Justen Phalen.
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8th Grade
Front: Aubrey Levitan, Miranda Wei, Mayli Reinke; Middle: Lucca Lovera, Charles Porter, Julie Martin; Back: Preston Mohon, Ethan Singh, Ryan Kollar. Not pictured: Sinduja Challakonda & Chelsea Overton.
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Veterans Day Celebration
As part of our Veterans Day Celebration, CMS would like to pay tribute to all men and women related to a Carroll Middle School Student who are serving or have served in any of our military forces. We would like to recognize them on a “Wall of Honor.” If you have a veteran in your family you would like for us to honor, please use the link below to complete the Google document and upload a photo. All submissions must be uploaded and submitted through the form by Nov. 3 in order to be included. Late submissions will not be accepted.
All Veterans are invited to attend the ceremony on, November 11 at 10:10. Please come early to be seated and stay after for a reception.
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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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Halloween Teacher Appreciation
Show your favorite teacher now much you appreciate all they do! Click HERE to send a special note to your child’s teacher (student notes are welcome too!). Each teacher who receives a note will be entered into a drawing for a special Halloween treat from CEF.
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Yearbook News
Picture Retakes & Cross Country, Band, NJHS
Any student who was absent or needs to retake his/her picture needs to be on campus Monday morning. This day is the last day for individual portraits. Also, cross country teams, bands and NJHS will have their photos taken throughout the morning & day.
Small Gym
8:00 All Cross Country Teams
BXC—1 team picture with both 7 & 8 & coaches followed by individual pictures
GXC—individual pictures followed by 1 team picture with both 7 & 8 & coaches
Stage—Retakes
7:30– Last call
Teachers who need a picture for the yearbook
8:30 8th girls who need a retake
8:45 7th girls who need a retake
9:00 7th boys who need a retake
9:25 8th boys who need a retake
9:40 Last call for all retakes
Big Gym
11:05 Concert Band with Vokey
12:35 Wind Ensemble with Lown
1:25 NJHS with Beard, Evans, Lubianski
2:10 Symphonic with Scott
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?
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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
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Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for 8th Grade Students
CMS 8th Graders have the opportunity to apply for a $2500 college scholarship by completing an application which includes:
- Academic achievements
- Extracurricular and athletic activities
- Community involvement.
Each student is also required to write an essay on his or her favorite role model. CMS will select two applications for consideration to the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation. Deadline for applying is November 19th. Please print and complete the application below and return to the counseling office by 4:00 p.m. Nov. 19.
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)
The 2021-2022 CMS PTSO Directory is LIVE
CMS PTSO members have exclusive access to this year's directory either on the DirectorySpot app or on DirectorySpot.net. Your login is the email address used to register for the CMS PTSO. If you were a DirectorySpot user last year, then you should be able to login and see the updated data. An automated email invitation with instructions was also sent to all members on October 19th - please check your junk mail if you did not receive it.
Please email the Membership and Directory Chair (Dani Schug) at CarrollMidDirectory@gmail.com if you have any problems accessing the app or need to update your family's information.
Thank you for supporting the CMS PTSO and go Dragons!
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.*
Spirit Shop Update
Our Cross Country preorder was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that ordered! They will be distributed in Athletics Classes the first week of November in time for the first Cross Country Meet.
Spread Kindness
Help us spread a little love and kindness to our CMS campus staff.
If you noticed a random act of kindness and want to applaud that person you can do that here! If you just want to say, “thank you” you can do that too. If you have a teacher that is GREAT please fill out this form and let them know.
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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. Coppell North
7th
A: 56-0
B: 24-6
8th
A: 31-6
B/C: 20-0
Anthony Van Buskirk
Boys' Athletics Coordinator
Coaching Staff:
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Volleyball vs. Coppell North
7th
A: 25-20, 25-20
B: 25-10, 25-10
C: 25-17, 25-11
8th
A: 25-12, 25-7
B: 25-14, 25-12
C: 25-13, 25-12
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.
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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.
Dragon Update Videos Available
Community Information
CISD Strategic Planning Community SWOT Analysis
Join CISD at the Strategic Planning Community SWOT Analysis on Wednesday, October 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Carroll High School in the campus cafeteria. After collecting input from the Community Summits, focus groups and survey, you will have an opportunity to review the data as part of the SWOT analysis. To learn more about the CISD Strategic Planning process, visit www.southlakecarroll.edu.
Halloween Teacher Appreciation
Show your favorite teacher how much you appreciate all they do! Click HERE to send a special note to your child’s teacher (student notes are welcome, too!). Each teacher who receives a note will be entered into a drawing for a special Halloween treat from the Carroll Education Foundation.
Special Programs Booster Club to host Fall Social
On Saturday, October 30, the Booster Club supporting Special Programs is hosting a fall event at Nash Farms from 2-4 p.m. This event is free, but an RSVP is required. To RSVP, click here. RSVP by October 27.
CSHS Theatre Announces Elf the Musical
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