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December 9, 2024
Carroll Middle School
Weekly News & Updates
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This Week
StuCo Coat & Blanket Drive Dec. 9-13
BPA Shoe Drive Dec. 9-Jan. 18
Project Gratitude Dec. 9-17
Monday, Dec. 9 - Flipped Schedule
BB vs Pike 7(A)/8(H)
Tuesday, Dec. 10
XC @ Bob Jones Park 4:15 pm
Choir Winter Concert @ CSHS
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Faculty Meeting - No tutorials
Wrestling vs Timbercreek 5:30 pm @ CHS
Band Concert 6 p.m. @ CSHS
Thursday, Dec. 12
Booster for Special Programs Fundraiser 11 am-8 pm @ Fajita Pete's
GB vs Medlin 7(H)8(A)
Friday Dec. 13
No scheduled activities
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A Look Ahead
PTSO General Meeting Dates:
Feb. 5, April 15
Dress Up Days & Semester Exams
Monday, Dec. 26
Christmas accessories - socks, hats, antlers, scarfs
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Ugly sweater
3rd period exam
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Plaid day
2nd & 7th period exams
Thursday, Dec.19 - Early Release
Holiday PJs
4th & 1st exams
Friday, Dec. 20 - Early Release
Christmas character
5th & 8th exams
Winter Break
Dec. 23-Jan. 6
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Students and Staff Recognition | |
November Students of the Month
First row: Savina Dang, Sydney Dickheiser, Madison Fry, Ramzie Aberasturia, Dylan Karmali, Aiden Garrison, Ansh Dhillon; Middle row: Isabelle Mantecon, Gianna Dorma, Sienna Sowin, Summer Kyle, Arnav Tomar, Brandon Chen, Avery Meurer, Aylin Marburg, Gavin Castanon, Braydon Davis; Back row: Elody Charron, Katie Sun, Zlata Kotlyarova, Charlie Bass, Demarcus Ware, Jonathon Boktor, Maddox Moore, Jack Paschall, Derek Zoller. Not pictured: Elody Charron, Harrison Harper, Sophie Lund, Andie Nelson, Riley Patak.
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Lost and Found - Soon to be donated
We have an abundance of water bottles in Lost and Found as well as clothes starting to pile up. Please ask your child to check the items that are located by the stairs in the main hallway. The items will be donated winter break.
Candy
Do you have candy you want to get rid of? Please consider donating it to Officer Roberson. She passes the candy out between classes randomly and uses it in classroom settings when she teaches.
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Semester 2 Elective Change
will open on Monday Dec. 9 at 4 pm. All requests must be done through the online request.
Semester 2 Elective Change Request
Extended Day
High school tutors are coming to Extended Day. Check the SignUp Genius to know when to them. When they show up, we will let the HW students know they are available to assist them.
Extended Day is held in the library on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 3:50-4:50 pm.
General guidelines:
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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.
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Students who come for homework must stay until 4:50 pm
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Yearbook
Photos needed!
We are needing summer vacation, camp, off-campus pe, weekend activities, community services, etc. Please include your student's name, the photographer name, and any additional information that may be helpful such as date and locations.
Just click on the link below:
Submit photos for yearbook
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Time to order a yearbook
Get a gift that lasts a lifetime! Order a yearbook today for your child's holiday present.
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Follow the instructions in the email from Legacy Studios to order a package.
To access sports photos, either use Chrome or Firefox to open the account.
Trying to look at it on your phone may not work.
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Question? Please contact Darcy Adams
darcy.adams@southlakecarroll.edu
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Animal Science request
As the end of the semester draws near, we are still looking for fresh veggies for our critters. We would love to take your soon to be "no good" veggies for our zoo animals. Here is what we are really needing.
Romaine lettuce
carrots
celery
bell peppers
cilantro
Our critters would greatly appreciate it!
We are also looking for newspapers for our feathered friends.
Thanks!!
Lori Cashon
Didn't get to attend Thanksgiving break camp or want to do it again? Winter Animal Camp is back.
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Science Bowl Request
We need resources for the students preparing for the Science Bowl. If you have any old high school and college science textbooks, we could use them. The picture below is specific books recommended, but it does not only need to be these.
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December Treat Cart
We enjoyed a variety of goodies, from M&Ms to meatballs, from water & sodas to hot cocoa & coffee. A special thank you to Danielle Gibson & Brooke Thompson for volunteering their time to decorate with "Elf" items & to keep the foods & drinks stocked.
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Carroll Education Foundation
CEF 2024-2025 Calendar of Events
Helping fund our teachers is the most tangible way we as a community can support not only our amazing teachers but all Dragon students as well.
If every family in CISD became a friend of CEF, they could gift ALL teachers a $2,500 end-of-year gift, as well as support Teacher Scholarships and financial awards for our Teachers of the Year! Imagine the impact your $1 a day could make!
If you would like to donate, simply go to www.carrolleducationfoundation.org and click the DONATE NOW! button. You can also text the word TELETHON to 44321 and follow the link. Together, let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them!
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Athletics
Team & Individual Sports Pictures
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Girls - CMS Girls Athletics Home Page
Basketball vs Medlin
7
A 29-22
B 10-21
C 16-17
8
A 28-31
B 16-30
C 20-11
Cross Country
7 - 2nd
Top 5 Finishers
Grace Yan - 4th
Amelie Singhania - 6th
Katherine Krone - 7th
Layla Stark - 8th
Anna Iak - 11th
8 - 1st
Top 5 Finishers
Nora Farden - 1st
Fiona King - 2nd
Mya Boutchantharaj - 3rd
Sophie Mahendra - 4th
Stella LaBarbera - 5th
Coordinator: Savannah Rogers
Coaches:
Karly Girod
Emily Smith
Lexie Williams
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Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page
Basketball vs Medlin
7
A 40-16
B 37-4
C 32-14
8
A 49-37
B 28-22
C 27-19
Cross Country
7 - 2nd
Top 5 Finishers
Akhil Madadi - 2nd
Levi Allen - 3rd
Manvik Madrira - 7th
Winston Snarr - 9th
Andrew Hick - 10th
8 - 1st
Top 5 Finishers
Cameron Perez - 1st
Daylan Le - 3rd
Camden Le - 4th
Mason Smejkal - 5th
Josh Clendaniel - 10th
Coordinator: Anthony Van Buskirk
Coaches:
Joe Gonzales
Joe Kaho
Bradley Williams
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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.
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Booster for Special Programs Fundraiser - Dec. 12
During this busy time of year take a break from the kitchen and support the Booster for Special Programs fundraiser on Dec 12 at Fajita Pete's in Southlake - just mention CISD when you order, valid all day 11 am - 8 pm. Special Programs supports special education, section 504, dyslexia, speech, OT, PT, music therapy, psych services, ESL, preschool, transition programs, and more. You do not have to have a child in special programs to help support these worthy programs! Please click the link for the flyer or visit our website at CARROLL ISD BOOSTER FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS to learn more.
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Spring Semester Bus Passes - Now Available!
Parents, it’s time to plan ahead for the 2024-25 spring semester! Bus passes are available for purchase online, in person, or by mail.
Pricing:
- Individual Pass: $205
- Family Pass (3+ students): $415
Important Details:
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New bus riders must submit a signed Bus Rider Contract and Registration Form.
- Payment can be made via credit card (with processing fees), cash, or check.
- Spring bus routes will be posted online starting January 6, 2025.
For more information and to purchase passes, visit Southlake Carroll Transportation. Questions? Contact Kathleen Toms at 817-949-8318.
Carroll Dragon Competition BBQ Teams Seasoning - On Sale Now
The Carroll Dragon Competition BBQ teams are proud to once again release their signature seasonings affectionately know as Dragon Dust & Dragon Breath.
Dragon Dust is our all purpose seasoning perfect for steaks, burgers, chicken and even veggies! Use anywhere you would normally use salt and pepper. With very few ingredients, and yet intense flavor, this rub is paramount for anything you might be cooking or grilling.
Dragon Breath is our hot and spicy Cajun blend, perfect for seafood, chicken, meat or your homemade gumbo! With all-natural ingredients and authentic Cajun spices, this rub is going to take your crawfish boil to the next level.
Order now and you will be notified when it's ready for pick up at CHS.
Southlake Showdown 5K Series is a weekly challenge for 36 weeks to get Dragon Families and surrounding communities together for some fun. There is a great route in the middle of Southlake free from traffic that I think you’ll enjoy. The Southlake Showdown 5K Series can be as challenging as you would like it to be. You can join us for just a casual evening walk or take it up a notch and compete for places. I hope to see you on Thursday evenings.
More Information: Race Website
Location: Lake Carillon Park - 1112 Lake Carillon Ln, Southlake, TX 76092
· Apple Maps
· Google Maps
SPECIAL MONTHLY CHALLENGES: 1 Thursday a month we have a special challenge.
· Dec. 19 - Participation Challenge: Participants enter into a raffle, with prizes awarded at the end of the race.
· Jan. 30 - Mile Marker Challenge: Mini-challenges at each mile marker.
· Feb. 27 - Team Competition Challenge: Participants form teams of 3-4. Team with the best average performance are the winners.
· March 28 - Pet Challenge: Participants run with their pets and fastest runner with a pet are the winners.
· April 24 - Mileage Milestones Challenge: Recognize runners who hit certain mileage milestones throughout the series.
· May 15 - Improvement Challenge: Recognize participants who show the most improvement in their times over the course of the series.
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