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February 26, 2024
Carroll Middle School
Weekly News & Updates
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Gifted and Talented Identification Process
The window has opened for new CISD students who wish to sign up for qualification for gifted and talented services. Students will be assessed initially using the CogAT and ITBS tests. Please see the schedule below to plan your family’s schedule. Students must take all 4 tests. There are no preparation materials available for these assessments. In addition to the testing, students entering grades 7 and 8 who have not yet been identified as gifted and talented must be nominated by a parent, teacher, counselor, community member, or themselves. It is not necessary for a student who is already identified as gifted and talented in Carroll ISD to participate in testing again.
To begin the identification process, please complete the CISD Middle School Gifted and Talented Nomination and Referral Form by Friday, July 26, 4:00 pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CMS GT Specialist Danielle Pfaff at Danielle.Pfaff@southlakecarroll.edu
Key Dates in the Process:
- The testing window opens for sign-up on March 26 at 8:00 am and closes Friday,
- July 26 at 4 pm.
- Testing Week
§ Monday, July 29: CogAT and ITBS Science
· 8:30 am-12:00 pm
§ Tuesday, July 30: ITBS Reading and ITBS Math
· 8:30 am-11:15 am
- Families will be notified of qualification by Friday, August 9 (before the first day of school)
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This Week
Diagnostician Appreciation Week
Monday, Feb. 26
Math STAAR interim - No tutorials
Booster for Special Programs Spirit Night
Chick-fil-A in Southlake 4 - 7 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 27
ELA STAAR interim - No tutorials
Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Interim schedule
Science STAAR interim
Track @ CHS 4:30 field/5:15 running
Choir Solo Festival 4:30 pm
AP Boosters Program - Plan for AP exam success -
6:30 pm @ CISD Admin Bldg
SAGT Parent Event - Navigating the CISD 2024-25 Academic Planning Guide 11 am - 1 pm, CISD Admin Bldg
Thursday, Feb. 29
SS STAAR interim
Friday, March 1
CHS Counselors in 8th LA classes
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A Look Ahead
Monday, March 4
Course selection deadline
GT LA Passion Project display 4:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6 - Activity Bell Schedule
Monday, March 11-Friday, March 15
Spring Break - No school
Wednesday, March 20 - Activity Bell Schedule
Faculty meeting - No tutorials
Thursday, March 21
Emerald Belles Tryouts
Dragon Gems Parent Informational Meeting @ The Block 4:30-6 pm (info below)
Tuesday, March 25 - Activity Bell Schedule
Friday, March 29
Weather Day - No school
Monday, April 1
Teacher In-service - No school for students
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Students of the Week
Feb. 23
Front row: Megan Saban, Sofia Rivera, Ethan Troxle, Deepksha Kilaru, Rhea Padala; Back row: Kasper Sklodowski, Eyad Ismail, Akshay Konduri, Coen Bettencourt, Rahual Rath, Aubin Chandler. Not pictured: Grayson Lemke, Jacob Vincent.
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Employee of the Month
Art Teacher
Blake Bruns
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MathCounts qualifies for State
Areeba Khan, Reyansh Gupta, Krish Karthikeyan, Akshay Konduri, Vyas Vishnukumar, Adhi Kalva, Thanish Madrira, Nihar Dodla, Sneha Athipatla
Twelve students participated in the DFW-Mid-cities the MathCounts team from placed first in the Chapter/Regional Competition held at UT Arlington on February 17. They competed against schools across the region in the Individual as well as Team Rounds. In addition to a first place team, six finished in the Top 10. Below are the details:
CMS Team - #1 - Athipatla, Dodla, Karthikeyan and Madrira
Athipatla - #1 Individual and #2 Countdown
Dodla - #2 Individual and #1 Countdown
Karthikeyan - #4 Individual
Madrira - #7 Individual
Konduri - #8 Individual
Nihal Yerubandi - #10 Individual
CMS Team as well as Konduri are advancing to the State Competition at the end of March.
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Odyssey of the Mind going to State
Carroll MS had 4 teams of 7 children compete over the weekend in the North Texas Regional Odyssey of the Mind competition and they placed 1st, 1st, 1st and 3rd. All of the teams qualified to go to the State competition in March.
Anuj Adusumilli, Ayati Arsid , Wendi Chan, Agastya Chauhan, Nick D’Amico, Savina Dang, Aanya Doshi, Leah Ewaida, Ninada Gowda, Reyansh Gupta, Colton Headrick, Bradley Hirsch, Eyad Ismail, Roshail Jawwad, Tessa Jose, Dishita Kandula, Simar Kantor, Srikari Katta, Ali Kayani, Enayah Kayani, Areeba Khan, Risha Killedar, Aneesh Sai Koneru, Lemuel Lin, Nehal Lingala, Sanvi Lingala, Isabelle Mahendra, Sophie Mahendra, Joey Martinez, Ali Mohammed, Conner Pang, Nathaniel Pryce, Sarina Rao, Sophia Rao, Anupam Dutta Roy, Enayah Kayani, Arnav Tomer, Clara Witt.
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One-Act Awards
T3 class plus Jack Paschall performed in the district One Act competition on Feb. 17. They finished 4th overall.
Katie Lucente (left) received an All-Star Award, Carlyn Hooton (right) was an Honorable Mention Award winner and Samara Islam (center) received the Best Tech Award.
Front row: Samara Islam, Radhika Singhal, Reese Coburn, Jo Gerrick, Whitt Waters, Bella Thompson; Second Row: Ben Rothenbach, Jonas Ruckel, Jolie Adams. Olivia Fang, Chad McCoy; Back Row: Adele Samas, Nicole Gaither, Logan Johnsoen, Katie Lucente, Sydney Weitz, Vivian Van Sice.
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Office News
Candy Needed
Want to get rid of the extra left over holiday candy? Officer Roberson would love if you donated it to her. She gives it out between classes to students in the hallways.
Extended Day
Need to make up a test or quiz? Need a place to work on homework? Want a quiet place to study? Join us in Extended Day.
Extended Day is held in the library on 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
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SAVE THE DATES
Emerald Belles
Tryouts
Tryout Date: March 21, 4:15 (CSH Main Gym & Cafeteria)
Tryout clinic: March 18 & 19 from 4:15-6:15 (CSH Main Gym)
Booster for Special Programs Spirit Night - Feb. 26
Chick-fil-A in Southlake! Place an order anytime from 4 - 7 pm through the CFA mobile app and enter CISD to support this fundraiser. 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.
AP Boosters Program - Plan for AP exam success - Feb. 28
6:30 pm at the Carroll ISD Admin Building in Lonesome Dove as our speaker from Cambridge Letters will highlight guidance on how to ensure student readiness for the upcoming challenging AP exams. See our flyer for details. AP Booster Membership is required to attend. Click here to join.
SAGT Parent Event - Feb. 28
Navigating the CISD 2024-25 Academic Planning Guide
Feb. 28 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Carroll Admin Bldg - Lonesome Dove
This members-only parent-to-parent forum will discuss the Intermediate, Middle and High School Academic Planning Guide from a GT perspective. Recommended for parents of rising 5th-12th grade students. This is a Brown Bag event, so feel free to bring your lunch. Questions about this event? Send an email to SAGTparentprograms@gmail.com.
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NTN Spring Try-Outs - March 1
5:00-6:30pm
Click HERE to register! Please reach out to teaminfo@ntnadadores.org if you have questions.
CISD Special Olympics Store - Open through March 4
Check out the first store benefitting our Dragon Special Olympics teams! Order your SO gear through March 4th! DOWNLOAD the flyer!
NTN Swim-A-Thon - March 30
NTN will be hosting our first USA Swim-A-Thon on March 30th! Swimmers will be attempting to complete 200 or 100 laps in two hours. Money to go towards our athletes experience and facility improvements! Want to sponsor the event? Click Here for the link. Please reach out to teaminfo@ntnadadores.org if you have question.
Lady Dragon Lacrosse Registration - Still Available
It is not too late to register for the Spring Season with Lady Dragon Lacrosse. Visit ladydragonlacrosse.org for more information and to register.
CHS Mandarin Program Recruiting Incoming High School Students
你好！ ……..Don’t panic. Learn Mandarin in high school & join the fun. CHS Mandarin program recruiting incoming high school students. No prior knowledge or background required. See CHS Promotion flyer t.ly/N0J6k. For inquiry, contact yuhsin.lee@southlakecarroll.edu.
Check our Community Webpage for Upcoming Camps
This includes Riley Dodge Spring Break Football Camp. Register HERE
https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/community/camps
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#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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