FEBRUARY 2017
CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brandon Basham, Principal
Brian Hill, Assist. Principal/A.D.
CHECK INSIDE FOR:
 MORE INFORMATION
 SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS (Individual & Team)
 TEAM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Feb. 13-117
RANDOM ACTS OF
KINDNESS WEEK!
DANCE: Mon. Feb. 13
3:45-6:00pm
FEB. 24
HOOPS FOR HEART
Mark your calendar
RAT LOCK-IN
Marach 24th
Registration forms
available in the CMS
office & on the CMS
homepage
DUE DATE: Feb. 17th
Boys and Girls Soccer
try-outs and Track &
Field practice will be
held in March.
Continue to check the
web site for details.
It’s time to start thinking about how to participate in the 1st Northwest
Allen County Schools and Community Relay for Life sponsored by the
NACS group “Chargers Fighting Cancer”.
This event takes place Saturday, May 6th at Carroll Middle School.
There will be food, games, bouncy houses, fellowship, and a lot of
walking to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The money
raised will go to help those who are currently fighting cancer, may
face a diagnosis in the future, and those who avoid this disease
thanks to education, prevention, and early detection.
There is a Kick-Off Party on February 16th from 6:30 – 7:30 in the Carroll
High School cafeteria. This meeting will give team captains a chance
to ask questions and register their teams if necessary. Everyone is
welcome!
You can find more information at www.relayforlife.org or email Tammy
Royer at [email protected] to find the information about
our event.
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REGISTRATION FORM INSIDE
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THROUGH FEBRUARY 23rd
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NACS CHARGERS FIGHTING CANCER—RELAY FOR LIFE
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 @ CARROLL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NACS CHARGERS FIGHTING CANCER - RELAY FOR LIFE
3:00
P.M.—MIDNIGHT
May
6, 2017
at Carroll Middle School 3pm – 10pm
What is Relay for Life?
*Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (for all cancers)
*Teams are formed, raise money, walk a track on the event day
How are teams formed?
*People get together, choose a team captain, choose a name (teams do not have a certain size limit)
*Teams can be all ages, friends, family, NACS employees, neighbors, etc! -- ALL can come
*Team captain registers the team at www.relayforlife.org
*ALL team members must register under their team name
What do we do after our team is formed?
*ALL members are encouraged to donate when they register
*Raise money as a team or individually – sell baked goods, have a Moe’s night, sell Nelson’s chicken (or whatever else you can dream up!)
*Individuals raising $100 will receive a t-shirt from the American Cancer Society
*Corporate donations can be requested with a form from the American Cancer Society
What will happen the day of the Relay?
*All teams will come and set up tents (hopefully decorated to match the theme) and walk the track –
*one member needs to be on the track at all times
*Each team needs to plan a fundraiser for the day of the Relay (i.e. ribbons, suckers, small “contest”, etc)
*Speakers through the day, concessions, food trucks, contests, “special” laps, and all sorts of other activities will take place
(from 10 pm – 12pm a dance for middle and high school students will take place)
*Special ceremonies: opening, survivor/caregiver, luminaries, and closing ceremony
Since Relay for Life’s inception in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington, Relay has raised over
$5 BILLION dollars. Every dollar raised supports groundbreaking cancer research,
education and prevention efforts, and free information and critical services for people
with cancer who needs them.
NACS Relay for Life
Captain Responsibilities
Captain –
**Must create team 1st on website before others can sign up under the team.
Team Captains are:
The liaisons between the Event Committee and their team
Lead their teams by representing them at Relay “Team Update Meetings”
Organize and delegate the team’s fundraising events before the Relay
Organize and delegate the team’s fundraising and participation in activities the Day of Relay
Job Responsibilities:
Before Event
- Build a team
- Make sure all team members register on-line
- Select a Co-Captain ---- to help you
- Coach and motivate your team to SUCCEED. Generate enthusiasm and participation
- Set a Fundraising goal for your team
- Distribute collection envelopes and any other fundraising tools
- Fundraising before the event; Fundraising at the event
- Attend planned Team Captain’s Meetings
 Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

At Event
- Recognize cancer Survivors on your team; take part in the survivor/caregiver celebrations at the event
- Participate in Activities, Contests, Special Laps, and Ceremonies at the event
- Attend planned Team Captain’s Meetings
-Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
 Be the Cheerleader and their biggest fan

After Event
- Recognize team members for their commitment
- Tell people/businesses/organizations that helped you ---- THANK YOU
- Review the team’s activities, fundraisers, sponsors, etc. --- what worked well, what needs improved
NACS Relay for Life
Team – Sign Up
Individual – Sign Up
**Remember to check “spam folder” for 1st email from Relay/ACS**
Team: Captain –
**Must create team 1st before others can sign up under the team.
1. Website: relayforlife.org
2. 1st website that shows up --- relay for life/cancer walk/cancer fundraiser events
*If a pop-up at the bottom occurs – click options and always allow
3. Right Corner – Purple Button: Join a Relay
4. Enter Zip Code: 46818 --- click go
5. Click – NACS Chargers Fighting Cancer
6. Create an Account
7. Button – Start A Team
8. Complete Information
9. Complete Team Captain Responsibilities (see other page)
10. Raise Money – as a Team and/or Individually
11. Come to Relay
Team: Member –
**Team must be created before you can join the team
**If you sign up before the team is there --- you will be an individual NOT a team member
1. Website: relayforlife.org
2. 1st website that shows up --- relay for life/cancer walk/cancer fundraiser events
*If a pop-up at the bottom occurs – click options and always allow
3. Right Corner – Purple Button: Join a Relay
4. Enter Zip Code: 46818 --- click go
5. Click – NACS Chargers Fighting Cancer
6. Create an Account
7. Button – Join A Team
8. Find the Team You Want to Join
9. Follow Steps to Complete Information
10. Start Raising Money
11. Come to the Relay
TEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS TEAM NEWS
6th GRADE
SCIENCE
Mr. Corah /Mr. Windmiller
The science classes in the 6th
grade are now into their study of
our solar system. We start the
month looking at why the moon
causes our ocean tides. We are
then going to move into our
study of the rest of our solar
system with a breakout game
that will lead students across the
Milky Way and require them to
use their knowledge of science
and engineering to save the day.
February will also include our
first CPA of this unit. Watch for
details to come home in the
second week on this exciting
project!
7th GRADE
KEYBOARDING & COMPUTER
EXPLORATION -Mrs. Hipskind
The seventh graders are once
again using the Mavis Beacon
program to practice their
keyboarding speed and
accuracy. Many students have
seen a huge increase in their typing
technique since the first quarter
of class. Seventh graders have a
new goal of typing at 25 AWPM by
the end of the quarter. Online
practice lessons and games can be
found on Mrs. Hipskind’s web page
so students can practice at home
too.
MS Excel is the current unit of
study this semester. Students are
learning how to create and format
spreadsheets with formulas,
functions, and charts. An Excel
final project was given January
31st to access the skills they have
MATH
Mrs. Silveus/Mr.Koehlinger
Academic classes will start the
month by jumping ahead to
Modules 11 and 12 Solving
Equations and Inequalities. Very
little mental math will be used to
solve the equations!!! Showing the
steps is important to prove deep
understanding of the problem and
is also required on the ISTEP test to
gain the most points on the grading
rubric (partial credit).
Accelerated classes will be
working on Modules 17 and 18
Using Slope to solve problems. Also
a review of all operations without a
calculator and integrating fractions
and decimals to ensure students
have a solid understanding to solve
these type of problems.
ISTEP preparation will be
done weekly through all math
classes. Continue to study hard and
commit yourself to getting work in
on time. Good luck on ISTEP!
learned. After that, a Movie
Maker project focused on a
person from US History will
begin. Watch Mrs. Hipskind’s
web page for more information
on that big upcoming project.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. Kochert/Mr. Lochmueller
The students did an outstanding
job on their Ancient Greece
Projects! Thanks for helping
your student prepare for this
assignment. Throughout
February the kids will be
studying Ancient Rome. Like
Ancient Greece, the Roman unit
will consist of one test and a
project. Please continue to check
your student’s homework and
grades via the PowerSchool and
Canvas websites. As always
please let us know of any
questions or concerns that you
might have in regards to your
student.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. Williams/
The 7th grade students are
currently studying the history,
culture, people, and religions of
East and Southeast Asia. The
primary focus of our study will
be on the countries of India,
China, Japan, and North
Korea. The students will also be
preparing for our Cultural Fair
projects towards the end of the
month. More information will be
coming soon in regards to the
project.
8th grade
Row 1- (l-r) Rachel Stratton, Maddie Minser, Kendall Kemerly, Ella Michelsen, Logan Craft, Mia Russell
Row 2- (l-r) Zachary Larson, Ethan Coleman, Jaedon Croy, Brenden Blue, Dahra Sirois, Ngan Le, Paige Gregory, Lilly Fitch
Row 3- (l-r) Daisy Macias, Sabine Croy, Caroline Stuckey, Riley Glasper, Emily Parrett, Ellie Garland, Alex Shaw, Natalie Hall
Not pictured: Reid Syverson
Teacher: Miss Susan Buttermore
Carroll Middle School Students Art Accepted in Scholastic Art Exhibit
Twenty three Carroll Middle School students had thirty-nine pieces of art accepted in the
Regional Scholastic Art and writing competition. Awards were won in drawing, painting,
photography, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media. One of Sabine Croy’s photos won one of
the top five prizes in the exhibit. Twenty of the pieces were awarded Gold Key status, which
means that these pieces will be sent to NYC for competition at the national level. All of the
work will be on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of art from February 12th thru April 9th.
(The exhibit will be closed February 27- March 3rd).
Susan Buttermore , Art Instructor
Congratulations to all the students who performed at the Vocal/Piano Solo and
Ensemble ISSMA contest on Saturday, January 28th. Mrs. Cheshier is very
proud of your great performances and the excellent way you represented
Carroll Middle School!
The results are as follows:
Receiving a Silver rating for a Piano Solo:
Hannah Cody
Receiving a Gold rating for a Piano Solo:
Adora Brown, Eva Misserbiev
Receiving a Gold for a Voice Solo:
Claire Irvine, Tori Noble, Cameron Gregory, Hanna Fox, Madelyn Bracken, Kailey DeWald,
Gabriella Cochran, Zoe Perisho, Triniti McFarland
Receiving a Gold for an Ensemble:
The quartet of Riley Bilger, JJ Swanson, Cameron Gregory and Jared Voigt, The quartet of Caroline
Hess, Jenna Plemons, Julie Tran, and Claire Irvine, and the Septet of Cameron Gregory, Zachary
Larson, Halle Hudson, Amber Rogers, Myah Hibbard, Alicia Moser and Breeanna Yates
Would you like the school to give
YOU a check?
The NACS Food Service Department is looking for
cheerful, energetic and dependable people that are able to
lift 50 pounds. If you like to prepare and/or serve food or
would like to get paid $11.41/hr for cleaning up after kids,
we have a spot for you. We currently have 8 open positions
within the district. For more information contact the Food
Service Office at 637-8768. Apply online through our
website or at:
http://www.applitrack.com/nacs/onlineapp
Once we receive your application online, we will mail
further information to you regarding our next Orientation
meeting.
Charger Baseball
Winter Clinic
Sunday, February 12th, 2017
Carroll High School
2:00 – 4:00
Ages 8 -14 (Eighth Grade)
$45
Questions?
Contact Dave Ginder
[email protected]
637-3161
Send Payment and Registration to:
CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Carroll High School
C/O Dave Ginder Head Baseball Coach
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
DEADLINE February 3
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emergency requiring medical attention. I understand that neither Fort Wayne Carroll High School, the Directors/Coaches, nor anyone
connected with the camp will assume responsibility for any accidents including: medical, dental, or any accident that occurred during or
as a result of any course of instruction by the staff. I then herby give my consent for medical treatment deemed necessary by physicians
designated by school authorities and/or transportation to a hospital emergency room for treatment for any illness or injury resulting from
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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Throughout the next several years, your son/daughter will continue to be a part of classroom lessons from the
Common Sense Media Digital Literacy and Citizenship curriculum. The goal of this curriculum is to educate students
to harness the power of the Internet and digital technology for learning and to become safe, responsible, and
respectful digital citizens.
What is digital citizenship?
YouTube. Goat Simulator. iTunes. Instagram. Snapchat. Digital media and technology are evolving at a dizzying pace,
bringing with them extraordinary opportunities as well as real risks for our children. On the positive side, teens are
using the immense power of the Internet and mobile technology to explore, learn, connect, and create in ways never
before imagined. On the negative side, harmful behaviors aided by digital technology, from cyberbullying to copying
online materials without citations, are surfacing in schools and in homes across the country. Young people face
ethical challenges daily without a road map to guide them. And many of us, parents and teachers alike, are struggling
with how to help kids thrive in this brave new world.
That is why we have embarked on this digital citizenship program, partnership with Common Sense Media, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information
they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.
What we teach
Through Common Sense Media’s Digital Citizenship curriculum, students learn about their connections to others
through the Internet, and they learn to think critically about how they treat others given this great responsibility.
Your son/daughter will be introduced to topics focusing on Online Identification, Online Communication, Digital
Footprint and Reputation, Cyberbullying & Digital Drama, Information Literacy, Internet Safety, Privacy & Security,
and Creative Credit & Copyright.
The curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach and celebrates the positive aspects of digital life while teaching
students to avoid its potential perils. The Digital Citizenship curriculum is rooted in a model of ethical thinking that
starts with the self and moves outward to encompass the entire community. Through hands-on activities, roleplaying, and classroom discussion, students will be asked to reflect on how their digital and online behaviors affect
themselves, their friends and family, and the communities of which they are a part.
What families can do
As we engage in these lessons throughout the coming years, watch for additional resources that will be distributed in
the monthly newsletters, including parent tip sheets that spotlight key Digital Citizenship resources on the district
and school websites. We encourage you to read and review the parent materials and to use the material together
with your children. If you have access to the Internet at home or at work, you can visit the Common Sense Media
website at commonsensemedia.org and take a look at the wealth of parent resources it provides on children and
media.
Raising and educating young people in today’s 24/7 digital media environment is one of the most exciting and
daunting challenges that parents and schools face today. Working together, we can raise a generation of kids who
become smart, responsible, and respectful digital citizens.
DIGITAL LITERACY AND CITIZENSHIP IN A CONNECTED CULTURE © 2016 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
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