September 30, 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. 30

No scheduled activities


Tuesday, Oct. 1 - Flipped Schedule

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


Wednesday, Oct. 2

No scheduled activities



Thursday, Oct. 3

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


Friday. Oct. 4

8th grade Day of Service

Fall Bash @ 3:45-6 pm

A Look Ahead

PTSO General Meeting Dates:

Nov. 13, Feb. 5, April 15


Tuesday, Oct. 8

Picture retakes & NJHS, Band, Choir


Friday, Oct. 11

Staff Professional Development - No school


Monday, Oct. 14

Columbus Day holiday - No school


Wednesday, Oct. 16

Faculty Meeting - No tutorials


Wednesday, Oct. 23

NJHS Induction Ceremony @ 5:30 pm

Office News

Calling all Veterans

We need you! Every year we plan a wonderful Veteran’s Day Program. This program is filled with music, tributes and much more. This year it is set for Nov. 11 and we are asking for a parent who is willing to speak to our wonderful students. If you are interested in being our honorary speaker or would like more information please email Luvina Subia. Thank you!

Amazon Purchase List

Lost and Found

We already 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.


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.   

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Other School News

September Students of the Month

Front row: Finley Blair, Ethan Pan, Michelle Liu, Katherine Krone, Carson Stacy, Stadler DiGiovanni, Victor Chen, Roland Kovaleski; Middle row: Riley Fongers, Emily Jiang, Landry Caple, Elizabeth Paschall, Landry Killian, Nilaani Vasanth, Clara Witt, Haley Rylee, Isla Laverock, Aira Parganiha; Back row: Gianna Brossman, Boston Laird, Rockston Blair, Stella Wall, Sama Alkhoury, Wendi Chan,, JJ Rothman, Lok Kei Lau, Olivia Rylee, Colton Headrick. Not pictured: Audrey Hinkle, Kellan Kim, Cecily Ray.

Green Sound Machine Show Choir

The mandatory parent meeting will be on Sept. 30 at 4:30 pm in the CSHS Concert Hall. If there are any issues, please send me an email and we will work something out. 


I am so excited to have everyone in Green Sound Machine this year! Please sign up here-Green Sound Machine Sign Up


Send me an email if you have any further questions :) 

Yearbook

Have a photo you want to share with the yearbook staff? 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

Follow the instructions in the email from Legacy Studios 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.


To access sports photos, either use Chrome or Firefox to open the account. Trying to look at it on your phone may not work.

BPA membership is open through Sept. 30. Request to be added to the BPA Canvas Course for membership information and event selection, please complete this form: BPA Registration

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

"We’re **almost there**! 🎉 We’re in the final phase of our fundraising to purchase walkie-talkie radios for enhanced communication and safety on campus. These radios will ensure our staff stays connected, allowing for quick responses during emergencies and smoother coordination at school events. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far—let’s push through to the finish line! 

Donate for Walkie Talkie

CMS 2024 Fall Bash

Oct. 4

3:45-6pm

Here is the link to purchase your tickets: 

Purchase your ticket here


Here is the volunteer signup: 

Volunteer Sign Up


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

Carroll Education Foundation

CEF 2024-2025 Calendar of Events

Athletics

Team & Individual Sports Pictures


Girls - CMS Girls Athletics Home Page


vs Pike

7

A 25-10, 25-13

B 25-8, 25-10

C 25-15, 25-9


8

A 25-17, 25-10

B 25-13, 25-7

C 25-4, 25-7


Coordinator: Savannah Rogers

Coaches:

Karly Girod

Emily Smith

Lexie Williams

Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page


vs Medlin

7

A 60-0

B 33-0

C No score - intersquad scrimmage


8

A 28-25

B 16-19


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.

We are taking over Touchdown Alley at Dragon Stadium. Join us for the Varsity Football Pink Out Game on Oct. 10, from 5:00-6:30 pm, as we come together to enjoy Feedstore BBQ, HTeaO, Peace Love & Little Donuts and more at NO COST to you. Thanks to our Gold Title Sponsor, Wynne Moore & Associates, you will also receive a pink 'Get Loud With Love' Dragons Care shirt to get you ready for the game (while supplies last). No need to bring camping chairs for this tailgat.! The Spot Rentals is creating the perfect 'SPOT' with a whole area for seating to relax and chat. RSVP HERE: https://www.dragons-care.org/event. Come enjoy the festivities, connect with fellow supporters, and show your commitment to fighting breast cancer. Your participation not only boosts awareness, but also strengthens our collective effort to support our staff right here at Carroll ISD through Dragons Care. Let's make a difference together and cheer on our team with purpose and pride.

Junior Belle Clinic and Workshop - Oct. 19

Join the Award-winning Emerald Belles on Oct. 19, from 1-4 pm at Carroll Senior High School 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 Oct. 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.


CISD Booster for Special Programs Tailgate - Oct.10

Join the CISD Special Programs Boosters for a Texas Tradition like no other, a DRAGON TAILGATE! Thursday Oct. 10 @ Dragon Stadium we will be hosting our 3rd annual tailgate for Families + Friends of CISD Special Programs. This year we will be treated to freshly smoked pulled pork sliders, smoked sausages and hotdogs for kids of all ages plus chips, dessert and water. It will be Pink Out Night and we will be selling a limited number of PINK Special Programs Boosters t-shirts at the Tailgate, so get there early to make sure you can snag one. DOWNLOAD FLYER

CMA Booster Membership Drive - through Nov. 29

CMA Booster Membership Drive is open and running until Nov. 29. You are REQUIRED to be a member of the CMA Boosters for a minimum of 3 years in order to qualify for a Senior scholarship. You can join online and pay by credit card at “2024-2025 Booster Membership Registration” on the carrollmedical.com website. “2024-25 CMA Membership ” is $100. Remember that booster membership is annual and we need 100% participation from parents of each class to ensure we have funding for this year’s activities. Thanks to those who have already signed up.


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.

·  ·       Sept. 26th Consistency Challenge: Participants who complete the most races this month are the winners.

·       Oct. 24 - Costume Challenge: Participants dress up and best costume is the winner. 

·       Nov. 21 - Family Participation Challenge: Families that run together, win together. Family(s) that have the most participation are the winners.

·       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 2h - 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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