Important Information

7th Grade Field Trip Information & Waiver

Purchase Your Ticket Here

Complete the Field Trip Waiver Here

Before our students finish their final exams and run out screaming, "Schools Out For Summer," we would love to spend another memorable day with them at our End-of-the-Year Celebration. This year, our 7th-grade CMS Dragons will head to Main Event, where they can have a few hours of pure fun with their friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Mark Your Calendar: Wednesday, May 15

It's as simple as two steps. 1) Ticket 2) Waiver

We eagerly anticipate the presence of all our CMS Dragons at this year's End-of-the-Year Celebration. The last few years have been a blast with students and teachers playing games, bowling, and strategizing together in the laser tag gym. The students' presence makes these events truly special, so let's make more unforgettable memories together.

Everything 8th Grade

Guest Parking, Arrival, and Seating

• Doors will open at 12:45 pm for parents to grab seats and get comfortable before we begin our program. 
• ALL guests must pre-register using the RSVP link.
• Overflow parking will be in the Gateway Parking Lot. Please do not park in a fire lane or block our bus lane in the rear of the building.
• Guests will enter through our gym doors near the football field. You will see a sign and be guided to the correct door.
• We are requesting families bring no more than two guests per student. By doing this, we will have a seat for everyone instead of guests needing to stand for an uncomfortable hour and a half.
• We will livestream the program so guests who cannot attend can view the ceremony. The link to the ceremony will be provided at a later date. 

Pictures and Promotion Attire

Make those hair appointments and pick that perfect

outfit! 8th-grade promotion is dress to impress. Our photographers will be ready for two key moments of our promotion day. 

8th-grade Panoramic Picture, May 17, 10:15 am. A link for the image will be provided. 

We want all 8th graders to be part of

this special picture. 😀

Individual Student Pictures will be taken after each Dragon walks across the stage. A link for these images will be provided.

Our CMS backdrops and decorations will remain up for family and friends to take photos following the ceremony. 

8th-grade Field Trip - Pinstack, May 16 

Our 8th-graders will again participate in our annual End-of-Year Field Trip. Pinstack, here we come!

Purchase your ticket using this Link

Complete the Field Trip Waiver Here

On May 16, our 8th graders will arrive at school at the normal time. Students will check into their promotion ceremony staging classroom, where students have reported to in prior weeks. After attendance is taken and final announcements are made, ALL 8th graders will practice lining up and entering the gym as they will do on promotion ceremony day. After we practice our ceremony, we will leave for Pinstack. 

It’s all in the details: Field Trip Itinerary 

Students will enjoy some food and fun at Pinstack before returning to school at 1:30 pm. Students will not return to regular classes when we return to campus. They will be able to relax and enjoy time with friends. 

Important to remember: 

• Students represent CMS, even when away from our campus. 
• Students are expected to be in dress code and follow the CISD Student Code of Conduct. 
• Students may want to bring extra money if they plan to play premium games or participate in any games outside our “play package” for students. 

   Don’t wait! Get your ticket today

Complete the Field Trip Waiver Here

This Week

Monday, May 13

No scheduled activities

Tuesday, May 14

No scheduled activities

Wednesday, May 15

PTSO General Meeting 10 am

7th Field Trip to Main Event

Advanced Art Gallery Night @ CSHS Gallery 6-7:30 pm

Thursday, May 16

8th Field Trip to Pinstack

Water Polo 2024-25 Mandatory Kick-off Meeting for parents and athletes 6-7:30 pm @ CSHS SAC

Friday, May 17

8th Panoramic photo 10:15 am

8th Promotion Ceremony 1:30 pm

Choir Pop Show 7 pm @ CSHS

A Look Ahead

Final Exam Schedule all week

Monday, May 20

8th Exam

Tuesday, May 21

Exam 2

Exam 7

Wednesday, May 22 - Early Dismissal

Exam 4

Exam 1

Thursday, May 23 - Early Dismissal

Exam 5

Exam 8

Schedules:

Final Exam Schedule

Student & Staff Recognition

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.

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 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)

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

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

CMS: May Treat Cart (signupgenius.com)

Athletics

Summer School Info

Summer school information is now available on the Curriculum and Instruction website HERE. Registration for Secondary Summer School Session I is open. Registration for Secondary Summer School Session II will start on May 10. Registration and tuition must be completed and paid by Monday, June 10, 2024. This does not apply to credit recovery students.  Registration Link: Summer School 2024

#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.

SAVE THE DATES

Dragon Water Polo 2024-25 Mandatory Kick-off Meeting - May 16

Please be sure to join our 2024-25 mandatory meeting for parents and athletes on Thursday, May 16, from 6-7:30 pm in the Student Activity Center at CSHS. We will share updates, registration details, volunteer opportunities, and more. PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOK. If you have any questions please contact Keith Gomez at Keith.gomez@southlakecarroll.edu

Summer School Info

Summer school information is now available on the Curriculum and Instruction website HERE.

Youth Police Academy

June 10 – 13

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Youth Police Academy Application

Online Transfer Application Open

Online Transfer Application for the 2024-25 school year will be opening on March 18 at 9:00 am for all New and Returning 

students needing to request or renew an existing transfer. The Online Transfer Application is located on the CISD website by clicking on the Enrollment Icon. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at

Student.Services@southlakecarroll.edu

Summer CAMPS

Our camp page has recently been updated with more opportunities! Keep checking back as we continue to add more summer camps hosted by CISD teachers and coaches.

https://www.southlakecarroll.edu/community/camps

Dragon Tennis Tryouts - July 22

Interested in playing tennis in high school? Our 2024-2025 Dragon Tennis team placement dates have been set for the week of July 22-July 26. Our Tennis program is a "no-cut" sport and welcomes all those interested.  For more information and to register:  https://carrolldragontennis.org/high-school/tryouts/ All athletes will need a current physical on file. Any questions? Contact Coach Aldridge at corey.aldridge@southlakecarroll.edu.

Dragon Tennis Tryouts - July 22

Dragon Tennis team placement dates have been set for the week of July 22-July 26. For more information and to register: https://carrolldragontennis.org/high-school/tryouts/ All athletes will need a current physical on file. Any questions? Contact Coach Aldridge at corey.aldridge@southlakecarroll.edu.

Golf Tryouts - July 27-28

Tryouts will be for all incoming 9th graders and current 9th, 10th, or 11th graders that are not currently on the team. CLICK HERE to register and DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE.