September 16, 2024

Carroll Middle School

Weekly News & Updates

Important Information

Picture days

Retake Day Oct. 8, Winter sports & Club Dec. 4


Friday, Oct. 4

8th Grade Day of Service

Fall Bash @ 3:45 pm


Wednesday, Oct. 23

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 pm


Friday Nov. 15

Last day to purchase an 8th grade Recognition Ad

December 2024 Semester Exam Schedule


May 2025 Final Exam Schedule


STAAR Tests

Reading Lang Arts, 7/8 - April 9

Science - April 16

Social Studies - April 23

ALL Math - April 30 

This Week

Monday, Sept. 16

No scheduled activities


Tuesday, Sept. 17

Flipped Schedule DD at the end of the day

FB vs Wilson- 7(A)/8(H)


Wednesday, Sept. 18

Faculty meeting - no tutorials

PTSO general meeting 9 am

Auditions for the CMS Fall Musical 4:00-6:30 pm

7FB C vs Tidwell @ 5



Thursday, Sept. 19

VB vs Medlin - 7(H)/8(A)


Friday. Sept. 20

No scheduled activities

A Look Ahead

PTSO General Meeting Dates:

Nov. 13, Feb. 5, April 15


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 @ 3:45-6 pm


Wednesday, Oct. 23

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 pm

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Office News

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.   

Other School News

Yearbook

You will receive an email soon from Legacy Studios with the proof of your child's picture. Follow the instructions to order a package.


Question? Please contact Darcy Adams

darcy.adams@southlakecarroll.edu

Click on either picture to go to the website.

All orders & purchases are done through Jostens.

No orders or payments accepted at CMS.

Theater

Auditions for the CMS Fall Musical

The Spongebob Musical: Youth Edition will take place on

Sept. 18

4:00-6:30 pm. 

Auditions are open to all CMS students, you do not have to be in a theatre class to audition. There will also be tech positions available for those who are interested. For more information, or to sign up for an audition/tech, please see Miss Wagner in F105!

CMS Club Opportunities

Carroll Middle School Dragons were introduced to our initial Club Opportunities offered during the 2024-2025 school year. We encourage students to find a club that interests them. CMS prides itself on allowing students to expand our club offerings by opening up student-created clubs. If your student is interested in creating a club, the Club Proposal Form is at the end of the slideshow.


2024-2025 Club Slideshow.

September 9 – 13, Club Proposal Meetings

To get a flyer about middle level BPA, please contact Mrs. Cashon in D102.

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

8th Grade Day of Service: 

8th grade is in need of volunteers for their Day of Service, which is Oct. 4. The time commitment is from 9 am -2 pm and some groups will be off campus. We would love any help you can provide. 

8th Grade Service Volunteer Sign Up

Fall Bash Registration

Donate for Walkie Talkie

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


vs Wilson

7

A 25-2, 25-15

B 25-6, 25-13

C 25-11, 25-15


8

A 25-9, 25-12

B 25-10, 25-5

C 25-6, 25-16


Coordinator: Savannah Rogers

Coaches:

Karly Girod

Emily Smith

Lexie Williams

Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page


vs Adams

7

A 43-6

B 23-0

C 20-0


8

A 24-25

B 6-16


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.

Dragon TED-Ed Call for Submissions - Sept. 15

The student-led Dragon TED-Ed is a program that aims to celebrate the ideas of students globally. Southlake Carroll ISD middle school (CMS and DMS) and high school (CHS and CSHS) students are invited to showcase their unique skills and achievements. Whether you are an athlete, musician, public speaker, creative artist, advocate, or passionate about academics, this initiative will highlight your talents and will allow you to share your story. Please submit your interests by answering the questions HERE by Sept. 15. The selected speakers will be notified on Oct. 1. Each speaker will receive coaching and guidance to help prepare for the TED-Ed event on Dec. 8.


SAGT Parent Program Welcome Coffee - Sept. 17

Brain Focus and Taking Care of the Whole Child

Speakers Dr. Zui Pan and Dr. Christina Sherrod will share tips on health and wellness to maximize your child’s potential. Optimal wellness is needed to increase productivity, motivation and resiliency. This session will provide parents with strategies to help with brain focus and other techniques to help make the upcoming school year a little less stressful.

CISD Admin Bldg - Lonesome Dove 

11:00 am-1:00 pm

(Please arrive at 10:45 for check in) 

Free for SAGT members, $20 for non-members

Register Here! | Join SAGT 


CHS Fundraiser - Sept. 18

Please join us for a Crisp & Green Fundraiser benefitting Carroll High School on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 am- 9:00 pm. Mention Carroll ISD at checkout or use code CISD at checkout!


Emerald Belles Annual Jean Drive - Sept. 18

The Emerald Belles are hosting the 4th Annual Jean Drive on Sept.18, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. We will accept new or gently used jeans, preferably in sizes 30-38, but we greatly appreciate any donation! All jeans will be donated to the First Street Methodist Mission in Fort Worth. The drop-off location will be at CSHS auxiliary gym - across from the indoor field. Additionally, students can earn up to 5 NHS service hours by donating jeans (1 hour per pair). 



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 Meeting

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. Visit dragonsodyssey.org for more information!

Team Formation

Sept. 19 @6:30-8 PM Dawson Middle School


Dragon Tennis Annual Grill Out Charity Event - Sept.20

On Sept. 20, beginning at 4:30 pm, the Varsity Dragon Tennis Team will host its Annual Grill Out charity event during the varsity tennis match vs. El Paso Franklin at CSHS. Meat U Anywhere Food trailer will be here selling their delicious BBQ with 100% of proceeds being donated to underfunded high school tennis program within the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We are also donating any “gently used” tennis equipment such as racquets, bags, shoes, etc. For more information and to preorder food, please see www.dragongrillout.com


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


2024 Junior Belle Clinic and Workshop - Oct. 19 

Join the Award Winning Emerald Belles on Oc. 19 from 1-4 pm at CSHS for the Junior Belle Clinic and Workshop including grades K-8! This will also feature a Performance at Dragon Stadium on Oct. 24. Dancers receive training, a commemorative photo button and T-shirt for the performance night. Snacks are provided.

 

K-4 Clinic $55

5-8 Workshop $85

 

Online registration through 10/11 at www.emeraldbelles.com ; Walk up registration is available day of event for increased fee. (T-shirt size not guaranteed)

 

Doors open at 12:30 pm, showoff performance at 3:45 pm and

then performance night at Dragon Stadium on Oct. 24.


Southlake Showdown 5K Series - Thursdays

Southlake Showdown 5K Series is a 36 week run/walk weekly challenge to get Dragon families and surrounding communities together for some fun. The Series can be as challenging as you would like it to be. Consider joining us for just a casual evening walk or take it up a notch and compete for places. Meeting point is at the entrance to:

Grace Surgery Center

470 E. State Hwy 114

on Thursday evenings.

Warm Up @ 6 pm.

5K Race/Walk starts @ 6:15pm.

Times will change once Day Light Savings Time Ends.


More Information: mrunderwood.com/ss5ks

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