November 18, 2024

Carroll Middle School

Weekly News & Updates

Important Information

Picture days

Winter sports & Club Dec. 4


Thanksgiving/Fall Break

Nov. 28-Dec. 1


Semester Exams

Dec. 17-20


Winter Break

Dec. 23-Jan. 6

Flipped Schedules:

Nov. 18

Dec. 9, 16



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, Nov. 18 - Flipped Schedule

BB vs Wilson 7(H)/8(A)


Tuesday, Nov. 19

XC @ Bob Jones Park 4:30 pm


Wednesday, Nov. 20

7th grade Day of Service

Wrestling @ Keller MS 5:30 pm


Thursday, Nov. 21

GB vs Wilson 7(H)/8(A)

CEF Rock the Night @ 5-8:30 pm Legends Hall Amphitheater


Friday Nov. 22

No scheduled activities

A Look Ahead

PTSO General Meeting Dates:

Feb. 5, April 15


Wednesday, Dec. 4

Club & Winter sports pictures


Friday, Dec, 6

Pep Rally


Tuesday, Dec. 10

Choir Winter Concert @CSHS


Wednesday, Dec. 11

Faculty Meeting

Band Concert

Students and Staff Recognition

Students of the Week

November 15

Siri Thokala, Catherine Choi, Wyatt Arolofo, Ryker Paclibare, Tristan Lawrence, Akshar Kunda, Charlie Holmes, Santiago Rivera. Not pictured: Millie Black, Olivia Comrie, Harrison Harper, Carter Morrison.

Dragon of the Month

November

Heather Renegar

All-Region Band

We are super proud of all the students who auditioned for the All-Region Band. The preparation process has been a long road, but every student benefitted from the journey.

 

The following students have been selected to an All Region Band:

 

Clarinet:

Wendi Chan, Wind Symphony (1st Chair in the Region!)

Austin Wu, Wind Symphony

Mariela Saldivar, Symphonic Band

Ella Chen, Symphonic Band

Katie Krone, 1st Alternate

 

Bassoon:

Katie Sun, Concert Band

Colton Headrick Concert Band

 

Saxophones:

JJ Rothman, Wind Symphony

Lukas Carroll, Symphonic Band

Krishiv Modi, Concert Band

Vachan Dave, Symphonic Band

Ian Klontz, Symphonic Band

 

Trumpet:

Jack Tullier, Concert Band

 

Trombone:

Sharan Vangala, Wind Symphony

Joshua Clendaniel, Symphonic Band

Beckett Copper, Concert Band

Alex Hudak, 1st Alternate

 

Euphonium:

Noah Ayad, Wind Symphony

Akshar Kunda, Concert Band

Kelton Bartoe, 1st Alternate

 

Tuba:

Tobi Adekola, Symphonic Band

JJ Wu, Symphonic Band

 

Percussion:

Will Near, Symphonic Band

Jonah Everett, Concert Band

Camden Le, Concert Band

 

Congratulations to all students.


Office News

Dragon Families,

Thank you so much to all that have already donated. We are so excited about this project and are getting close to our goal of feeding 350 families for Thanksgiving. 


Please follow the link and help us reach this goal. Feel free to share this link and flyer with your families, sports clubs and businesses. Please let me know if you need more information on help us.  Thanksgiving Amazon List


If you have any questions please reach out to me and let me know.

Thank you,

Elayne Dunn


Calling All 7th Grade Parents!

Join our amazing 7th graders for their Day of Service.

We’re looking for 20 parent volunteers to help out on Nov. 20 from 8:25 am to 12:30 pm

7th Grade Day of Service Volunteer Sign-Up


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Lost and Found

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 left over Halloween candy? Please consider donating it to Officer Roberson. She passes the candy out between classes randomly and uses it in classroom settings when she teaches.

Other School News

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:

  • 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 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

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.

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

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.

Fall Camps

CMS PTSO Website

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAFA622A3F94-53184103-december#/

Calling All 7th Grade Parents!

Join our amazing 7th graders for their Day of Service!.

We’re looking for 20 parent volunteers to help out on Nov. 20 from 8:25 am to 12:30 pm

7th Grade Day of Service Volunteer Sign-Up

Holiday Gift Giving Link

Click Here to Subscribe

Carroll Education Foundation


CEF 2024-2025 Calendar of Events

Athletics

Team & Individual Sports Pictures


Girls - CMS Girls Athletics Home Page


Basketball vs Adams

7

A 43-18

B 26-14

C 18-8


8

A 46-14

B 27-21

C 30-2


Cross Country

7 - 2nd

Top 5 Finishers

Anna Iak - 6th

Layla Stark - 8th

Amelia Singhania - 9th

Grace Yan - 10th

Finley Blair - 11th


8 - 1st

Top 5 Finishers

Natalie Schick - 1st

Nora Farden - 2nd

Mya Boutchantharaj - 3rd

Fiona King - 4th

Sophie Mahendra - 5th


Coordinator: Savannah Rogers

Coaches:

Karly Girod

Emily Smith

Lexie Williams

Boys - CMS Boys Athletics Home Page


Basketball vs Adams

7

A 35-9

B 39-7

C 65-16


8

A 61-47

B 40-38

C 40-14


Cross Country

7 - 1st

Top 5 Finishers

Akhil Madadi - 2nd

Levi Allen - 3rd

Winston Snarr - 4th

Konstantin Kostanovski - 5th

Manvik Madrira - 10th


8 - 2nd

Top 5 Finishers

Cameron Perez - 1st

Camden Le - 3rd

Daylan Le - 4th

Mason Smejkal - 10th

Kyle Roberson - 11th



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

Come join the Southlake Carroll Junior Winter Color Guard.

This group is set up for you to learn new skills and develop within a team environment. No experience is necessary to join this fun and exciting group that competes and performs on a local and state level! Contact Mr. Thomas at

James.Thomas@SouthlakeCarroll.edu for more information


Student Council's Wipe Out Kids Cancer Fundraiser - Nov. 22

Carroll Student Council is partnering with Wipe Out Kids Cancer "to work relentlessly to see the day when cancer is no longer a threat to any child." Help Carroll Student Council to Wipe Out Kids Cancer by donating to our fall fundraising challenge. We compete against the student councils from Allen, Highland Park, and Rockwall Heath and the donation site will be open and available through Nov. 22.  All funds go toward supporting families that are directly impacted by pediatric cancer through four major metroplex hospitals - Children's Health Medical Center of Dallas, Children's Health Medical Center of Plano, Cook Children's Hospital, and Medical City Healthcare. For questions, email lindsey.jacobson@southlakecarroll.edu.


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.


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.

·       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 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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