August 26, 2024

Carroll Middle School

Weekly News & Updates

Important Information

Mark your calendars

Picture days: Sept. 5, Oct. 8, Dec. 4

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 pm

December 2024 Semester Exam Schedule

May 2025 Final Exam Schedule

STAAR Testing Dates – pending

This Week

Monday, August 26

No scheduled activities


Tuesday, August 27

No scheduled activities


Wednesday, August 28

FB vs Dawson (H) scrimmage


Thursday, August 29

VB vs Argyle 7(A)/8(H)


Friday. August 30

No scheduled activities


Monday, Sept. 2

Holiday - No school

A Look Ahead

PTSO General Meeting Dates:

Sept. 18, Nov. 13, Feb. 5, April 15


Thursday, Sept. 5

Yearbook Portraits, fall sports teams pictures


Wednesday, Sept. 18

Faculty meeting - no tutorials


Wednesday, Sept. 25

Homecoming Carnival 4:30 pm, Parade 6:30 pm & Pep Rally following the parade


Friday, Oct. 4

8th grade Day of Service

Fall Bash @ 4:30 pm


Wednesday, Oct. 23

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 pm

Student & Staff Recognition

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Office News

Car Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Please pull all the way forward so that we can clear the cars from Kirkwood more quickly. Students know to walk down to where you are located. Please use the middle crosswalk to get from the parking lot to the building and vice versa.


Label Student Belongings

Every year, we have 100s of items put in Lost & Found and turned into the front office. Please make sure that your child's belongings have their name on it, especially expensive items, so that we can find the owner.


Candy

SRO Brett Roberson passes out candy to students during passing periods, as reward for participating in dress up days, etc. She would appreciate any and all donations.   

Extended Day

Need to make up a test or quiz? Need a quiet place to work on homework or study after school? Join us in Extended Day. 

Extended Day is held in the library on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 3:50-4:50 pm.

 

General guidelines:

  • Students must arrive in the library by 3:50 pm with all materials needed, i.e. laptop, binders, pencil, etc.
  • Students who come to take tests or quizzes may leave as soon as they're finished.
  • Students who come for homework must stay until 4:50 pm
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Animal Science Needs

The animals would love to have any of your fruits and veggies that you may need to throw out soon. They love to eat the following:

 

romaine lettuce

spinach

cilantro

strawberries

broccoli

 

We are also looking for newspapers for our feathered friends.

 

Thanks!!

Lori Cashon

CMS PTSO Website


CMS PTSO Join/Donate/Volunteer

Treats

Thank you to the PTSO who is already spoiling us. We've received two treats including most recently a Sonic drink with popcorn on Friday.

Carroll Education Foundation

CEF 2024-2025 Calendar of Events



CEF Alumni Awards - Sept. 10

Alumni Awards: Do you know an amazing Dragon Alum, Faculty Member, or Community Patron? Nominate them for a Dragon Alumni Award Today! Deadline to nominate is Sept. 10 and the winners will be recognized at the Homecoming Pep Rally! Click here to nominate

Athletics

Girls - CMS Girls Athletics Home Page


Coordinator:

Savannah Rogers

Coaches:

Karly Girod

Emily Smith

Lexie Williams

Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page


Coordinator: 

Anthony Van Buskirk

Coaches:

Joe Gonzales

Joe Kaho

Bradley Williams

District & Community Information

#SAFEdragon Reminder

As a reminder to our community, the use of school facilities, including sports courts, tracks, etc., are closed to the public during regular school hours and are not for general use. All visitors to campus must check in at our front office as usual.

View Dragons Care's digital brochure

Click on the boxes to the right for more information about the Dragons Care fundraisers & how to contribute to them.

AP Boosters Membership and Program - Sept. 18

CISD Advanced Placement Booster Club exists to ensure all students have the opportunity to experience an advanced education by providing volunteer help and financial aid to support teachers and students in grades 5-12. Throughout the school year, AP Boosters hosts programs designed to educate parents and students about a variety of relevant topics. AP Boosters also awards teacher grants to support classroom goals and awards student scholarships. These programs and scholarships are open to members only but anyone can join!


We are excited to announce our first program scheduled for Sept. 18 from 6:30-8:30 pm at CSHS SAC. This program will feature Shane Bybee of Bybee College Prep. Shane will present the topic: Don’t Get Left Behind: Critical Changes in College Admissions You Need to Know. See our flyer for more details. 


Become a member today by registering and joining here: 

https://www.dragonap.org 

Questions? carrolldragonap@gmail.com


Southlake Carroll Odyssey of the Mind - Meet and Greet Q&A Sept. 3, 5 and 12

Are you creative? Do you like to act? Do you like to build things? Do you like to problem solve? Do you like to think outside the box? Then Odyssey of the Mind is for YOU! Teams of 5 to 7 kids led by volunteer parent coaches compete in one of several problems (SEE FLYER). Visit dragonsodyssey.org for more information!


9/3 @ 6-7:30 pm Central Market Cafe

9/5 @ 7-8:30 pm Central Market Cafe

9/12 @ 6-7:30 pm Central Market Cafe⁠⁠

Southlake Carroll Target Team Back to School Clinic Information - Aug. 26

This is open to students 7th-12th grades. Get basic shotgun safety, learn about our team and try to hit a target! Spaces are limited, click  Back to School Clinic find out more and sign up. Registration closes Aug. 22, or when spaces have filled. If you have any questions, reach out to Membership@SLCtargetTeam.com.


Southlake Clay Target Team Information Meeting - Aug. 28

*If your child has any interest in this sport, this meeting is one you don't want to miss!! No experience is necessary. *

The two-time National Champion Southlake Target Team (SCTT) proudly announces our New Member Call Out meeting and orientation for the 2024-2025 season on Aug. 28, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at Texas Gun Experience in Grapevine (1901 S Main Street, Grapevine TX 76051). SCTT is an awesome opportunity for students 7th - 12th grade to participate in a competitive individual/team sport in a safe, controlled environment. If you have any questions about the Target Team or the meeting, please feel free to contact us at membership@slctargetteam.com. We look forward to seeing you there.


STUCO Green Out Shirts - Order by September 1

Carroll Senior High and High School Student Councils are selling Green Out shirts. Visit the Student Council Spirit Shop. The online store will be open through Sunday, Sept. 1 at 11:59 pm. Shirts will be available for a drive-through pick up at the front of CSHS on Sept. 10-11 from 3:30-5:00 pm. Please contact Lindsey.Jacobson@southlakecarroll.edu with questions.


Dragon Lacrosse Registration

Registration for Fall boys lacrosse is now open at https://www.southlakelacrosse.org/ for K-8th grade. The Fall season will run from Sept. 15 - Nov. 17 and features our popular "Sixes" format. There will be two practices each week including an indoor session on Sunday afternoons at Ulete.  


Lady Dragon Lacrosse Registration

Lady Dragon Lacrosse Fall registration is open to girls in 1st-12th grade. Visit www.ladydragonlacrosse.org for details.


Save the Date for the 2024 Homecoming Carnival, Parade, and Pep Rally - Sept. 25

Carroll Student Council is proud to present TIME TRAVEL TO THE BEST PLACE EVER - the 2024 Homecoming Carnival, Parade, and Pep Rally in Town Square on Sept. 25. The carnival will take place in Rustin Park at Town Square from 4:30-6:30 pm., with the parade kicking off at 6:30 pm. If you represent a Carroll ISD student group or club interested in having a carnival 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 - all entries must be submitted no later than Sept. 13 by 4:00 pm. For questions, please email: 

Lindsey.jacobson@southlakecarroll.edu

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