THE GREEN PAGES WEB DIRECTORY - PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE CARROLL DRAGONS

Posted October 17, 2007

 

District Officials Post Hot Topics Health Fact Sheet

There has been a lot of news lately about staph infections and efforts by public schools to address this issue.

A Virginia student recently died from a drug-resistant MRSA strain of staph. CISD has had 12 confirmed cases of common staph infections at three different school locations, but all the affected locker rooms have been treated: Carroll Middle School, Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High School. CISD's maintenance and custodial department has aggressively managed this response effort. In addition, coaches, athletic trainers and school nurses have worked to better educate students, athletes and parents.

Staph infection is actually quite common, and the best preventative measure is regular hand washing. The district deals with a few cases every year, but staph can grow more serious if not treated. The media coverage has increased concern about this topic in our community and area. In an effort to better communicate with the public about what CISD is doing and how individuals can help prevent the spread of staph, CISD has reinstated the Hot Topics link on the CISD website under Breaking News. A Staph Infection Fact Sheet has been posted there and can be accessed at the link provided below.

If you have any reason to believe your child has a staph infection, contact the principal, coach and/or school nurse at that campus. Also contact your local physician for treatment.

www.southlakecarroll.edu/hottopics.htm

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Board Approves $360,000+ In Technology Purchases

Trustees authorized the purchase of more than $360,000 worth of new technology for Carroll classrooms and computer labs during Monday evening's School Board meeting. A total of 288 desktop computers, software packages and 24 mounted presentation projectors will be purchased for a total price tag of $360,378. Funding for this project comes from the District's Maintenance & Operations budget via educational enrichment tax proceeds. Trustees voted last month to dedicate one penny, or an estimated $470,000, of this enrichment tax to address technology needs throughout the District.

The project is expected to be completed by CISD's Technology Department during the months of October and November. Based on an assessment of the District's most immediate technology needs, desktop computers will be installed at Carroll Middle, Dawson Middle, Durham Intermediate, Eubanks Intermediate and Old Union Elementary schools. Every computer lab throughout the District will be equipped with a mounted presentation system. The computers and software packages will be supplied by Dell and the presentation projectors will come from CCS Presentation Systems.

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Calendar Change Moves April Student Holiday, Staff Development

Trustees approved an amendment to the 2007-2008 school calendar at Monday's meeting that moves the April student holiday/staff development day to Monday, April 21. This was originally scheduled for the following Monday.

This amendment comes on the heels of recent changes to the Texas Education Agency's testing calendar. Various forms of the TAKS assessment will be administered the week of April 28 - requiring District officials to make a calendar change to avoid testing students on the first day back from a holiday.

This announcement, along with the revised 2007-2008 school calendar will be posted to the District's breaking news and calendar web pages later this week:: www.southlakecarroll.edu/breakingnews.htm and www.southlakecarroll.edu/calendars.htm.

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Employee Health Insurance Provider Chosen For 2008 Year

Monday night, Trustees approved a proposal from United Healthcare for employee group health insurance for the 2008 plan year. This decision came on the heels of a proposed renewlal rate from the District's current health insurance carrier that would have increased costs by 26.5%. The District advertised and received proposals from Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Group & Pension Administrators, Humana and United Healthcare.

A District insurance committee formed to review the proposals. The committee, comprised of administrators and campus-level staff members representing all campuses and departments, made the decision to recommend United Healthcare after carefully comparing the submitted insurance proposals. The group researched provider lists, both current and historical pricing, future flexibility, plan benefits/structure, servicing contacts, participant satisfaction and responsiveness.

An employee who selects the highest utilized, employee-only plan will see a 14.9% increase - from a monthly cost of $349.98 to $400.99. The District currently contributes $290 per month for every employee who chooses to take the health insurance.

The insurance plan with United Healthcare will run from January 1 to December 31, 2008. Set up will begin immediately in order to enroll all participating employees prior to winter break.

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In Other Business, The School Board. . .

Carroll ISD School Board members honored the 2008 National Merit Semifinalists at their October 15 meeting
  • Heard a 2006-2007 accountability report from the Instructional Services Department regarding the Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS) and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP);
  • Approved Tarrant County adjunct instructors for Carroll ISD students participating in 4-H for the 2007-2008 school year;
  • Approved the purchase of library furniture for Carroll High School from DEMCO, Inc. for a cost of $85,614.98;
  • Designated $7 million of the District's fund balance for future campus startup costs, building additions and capital improvements;
  • Authorized the District to enter into interlocal agreements with the Region XI Education Service Center's Benefits Cooperative as well as the Region X Education Service Center's Multi-Regional Child Nutrition Cooperative Purchasing Program;
  • Heard reports from Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services Robb Welch on a spending plan for the one-cent tax revenues and the District's Student Fees Program;
  • Approved the hiring of aides at Durham Elementary and Rockenbaugh Elementary schools;
  • Approved the replacement of a fire panel at Durham Elementary/Intermediate School;
  • Approved a proposed amendment to a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Verizon Wireless to add exclusivity to the contract at Dragon Stadium in the category of wireless network communication;
  • Approved a consent agenda including minutes from the September 10 Board meeting, a $43,164.50 wish list donation from the Athletic Booster Club, appointment of the 2007-2008 School Health Advisory Council, approval of campus-level attendance committees and investment reports from August and September.

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School Board, Budget & Finance Committee To Meet October 29

Carroll Trustees have called a special School Board meeting in conjunction with the October 29 Budget & Finance Committee. Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Schools FIRST financial accountability hearing at 6 p.m. followed by the 6:30 p.m. Budget & Finance meeting.

Both meetings will be held in the Cabinet Meeting Room of the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Look for meeting agendas to be posted to the District's website.

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Buy One Get One Special For Volleyball, Football Games

The Carroll Athletic Department has agreed to offer another two-for-one sports night special. This means Dragon sports fans can use their Northwest vs. Carroll varsity football ticket to gain free admission to the JV & Varsity volleyball games at Carroll Senior High School this Friday only!

Come watch the volleyball players take on the Northwest Texans at home. The JV team plays at 5:30 p.m. followed by varsity at 6:30 p.m. Football kick off is at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest ISD's Stadium, 1937 Texan Drive in Justin.

Tickets are sold until noon Friday at the following locations: Carroll Senior High School, Carroll High School, Dawson Middle School, Carroll Middle School, Johnson Elementary School and Durham Elementary School. Pre-game prices are $6 for adults and $3 for students.

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Lady Dragons Think Pink, Raise Cancer Awareness

Coaches Amelia Trojacek and Kristina Czekaj are pictured above with freshman Lady Dragon volleyball players.

Pink is the new green according to the Lady Dragon volleyball team.

The freshman, junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams have all been diligently raising funds throughout the season to donate to breast cancer research. The players have sought sponsorships from individuals and companies who have been willing to donate funds for every Lady Dragon victory earned this season.

The team members have already surpassed what they collected last year, and hope to bring in additional money with a special Pink Out event Tuesday, October 23. This night will be dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer. Many players have had loved ones affected by the disease. It hit especially close to home this year when freshman coach Amelia Trojacek was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer.

Fans wearing pink at the October 23 volleyball games will receive free admission as well as a special pink rally rag. The JV team plays at 5:30 p.m. followed by the varsity team at 6:30 p.m. The Lady Dragons will face Keller Central in a district match-up.

Activities during Pink Out will include performances from the Dragon band drum line and cheerleaders, as well as drawings for prizes such as a CSHS parking pass, VIP theatre tickets, gift cards and more.

All proceeds raised during Pink Out will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure.

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Dragons Celebrate Homecoming 2007

 
Pictured above are photos from last week's Homecoming activities, including the annual parade through Town Square and the crowning of the 2007 Homecoming King & Queen during halftime of the Carroll Dragon football game against the Haltom Buffalos.

Carroll students celebrated Homecoming last week with a number of events that take place annually - including the Homecoming Parade, football game and CHS/CSHS dance. This year's theme was New York: A Night in the City.

During halftime of the Dragon football game October 12 against Haltom, the 2007 Homecoming Court was announced and Sarah Marshall was crowned Queen and Derek Tomlin was crowned King. The Dragon football team went on to beat the Buffalos 58-6.

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Haunted House Phantom Ship Sails Through October 31

A theatre student promotes the Haunted House Phantom Ship during the October 10 parade

The Carroll Theatre Department's Haunted House Phantom Ship continues through Wednesday, October 31 at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Tickets are available online at www.dragondrama.net. A $1 convenience charge is applied to each online ticket purchased. Tickets are also available during lunch in the cafeterias of CHS and CSHS. All tickets, whether purchased online or in person, are $10 each.

Tickets to The Phantom of the Opera are $15 and may be purchased online at www.dragondrama.net. In addition, tickets to both productions may also be purchased at CSHS Thursday, October 18 and Thursday, October 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Prepare to be scared and beware, The Phantom of the Opera!

For a complete schedule of haunted house dates and times, click the link below.

Haunted House Phantom Ship flier

 

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AP Booster Club Announces November Speaker


The Carroll Advanced Placement Booster Club will host guest speaker Dr. Renee Moses, CISD Advanced Academic and 6-12 Curriculum Coordinator, at a Wednesday, November 14 meeting. Dr. Moses will speak to the Booster Club regarding the results of the AP/SAT/ACT testing.

The regular AP Booster meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Moses expected to begin around 10:15 a.m. at the CISD Administration Building, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. For further information, contact Cheryl Shankman at cashankman@yahoo.com.

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EIS Celebrating Red Ribbon Week With Contest, Activities

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across the country during the week of October 22, and Eubanks Intermediate has exciting activities planned - including a poetry contest. The poetry contest will provide an opportunity for EIS' talented writers to showcase their creativity as part of a week-long anti-drug campaign themed: Fighting The War Against Drugs.

Students will be challenged to take a moment to think of the harmful effects drugs and alcohol can have on people and the community in which they live. They will think of reasons to say no to drugs and alcohol and offer solutions that people can turn to rather than drugs and alcohol. The students will then be asked to write, in poetry form, their thoughts and feelings using the Fighting The War Against Drugs theme. Contest winners' work will be framed and displayed in the front hallway of EIS.

During Red Ribbon Week, EIS will also be:

  • Providing each student and staff member with a drug awareness dog tag necklace;
  • Hosting the One Man Anti-Drug Campaign Assembly presented by Jerry Berkowitz, a throat cancer survivor;
  • Sponsoring a banner contest dedicated to anti-drug slogans and prevention. Winning homerooms will participate in a friendly game of kickball;
  • Providing daily announcements that highlight activities for the day and messages that include startling drug facts and statistics.


EIS students are encouraged to participate by wearing different items throughout the week.

Monday, October 22: Team Up Against Drugs
Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey.

Tuesday, October 23: Dragons ~ Socking it to Drugs
Wear crazy socks!

Wednesday, October 24: Red Out!!
Wear as much red as you can!

Thursday, October 25: Living Drug Free is No Sweat
Wear your favorite sweats to school.

Friday, October 26: Stay Clean…Wear GREEN!

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"Dragons Thinking Green" Essay Winners Will Receive Cash Prize

OurGreatCity.com is hosting a contest for K-6 Carroll students called "Dragons Thinking Green." One student from each elementary and intermediate campus will be chosen based on submitted essays on the topic of how they can help their city become more environmentally friendly or "greener."

OurGreatCity.com website owners Chris & Terri Schrobilgen want to hear what students have to say about being personally committed to changing their impact on the environment and what steps the community can take to enhance quality of life, save money and protect the environment. The Schrobilgens are looking for ideas and ways that families have implemented a "green lifestyle" in their homes.

Essays should be 500 words or less and may be submitted online at OurGreatCity.com. The deadline to participate is Friday, November 30. Contest winners will be announced in January and each winner receives a $250 savings bond. All essay submissions will be posted to OurGreatCity.com.

For more information regarding the contest, contact Chris at chris@ourgreatcity.com or Terri at terri@ourgreatcity.com.

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Holiday Art Show To Display Carroll Students' Work

Don't miss seeing the artwork of Carroll ISD students on display at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Southlake. The CISD K-8 Art Show is November 19 through November 25. Young artists from CISD elementary, intermediate and middle schools will show off their artwork for the community to enjoy.

For more information about this event, visit the link below.

K-8 Art Show flier

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Dragon Swimmers To Compete In "SwimmersCan" Invitational

The Carroll Dragon swim team is traveling to the Grapevine Natatorium Saturday, October 20 for the "SwimmersCan" Sprint Invitational. The competition begins at 10 a.m. More than 60 Dragon swimmers will participate while 13 Lady Dragons are away competing in the State High School Water Polo Tournament in Austin.

The admission for the meet is $3.50 for adults and $2 for students. However, adult fans can bring three canned goods and students can bring two canned goods for free admission.

Come support the Dragons as they "heat up the water" with their Dragon fire. The GCISD Natatorium is located at Highway 26 and Pool Road in Grapevine.

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Lady Dragon Water Polo Team Among Best In State

The Lady Dragon water polo team was crowned "Champions" at the North Regional water polo tournament October 13 to qualify as one of only 10 teams for the Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association's State High School Water Polo Tournament. There are over 60 female high school water polo teams in the state.

Congratulations to the following Lady Dragon water polo players:

Sammi Taylor 11th grade
Kaitlin Hermes 10th grade
Chelsea Dunlap 10th grade
Cassidy Lapp 9th grade
Rachael Ausdenmoore 11th grade
Katie Hitchcock 11th grade
Taylor Cole 10th grade
Kelly Haitz 12th grade
Paige Higgins 12th grade
Kaitlyn Hogan 9th grade
Katria Kendall 12th grade
Brooke Morris 11th grade
Kelsey Rebelez 9th grade

Several Lady Dragons athletes were named to the All-Region team. They are listed below.:

First Team
MVP Chelsea Dunlap
Rachael Ausdenmoore
Paige Higgins
Katria Kendall

Second Team
Kelly Haitz
Brooke Morris
Sammi Taylor
Girl's Coach of the Year: Carroll Coach Stuart Smith

The boys' water polo team came in second place at the tournament losing to St. Marks. Below is a list of Dragons making the Boys' All-Region team

First Team
Alejo Benedetti
Andrew Goss

Second Team
Drew Glenn
Alex Myers

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Dawson Middle Students Sending Letters To Troops

Members of the Dawson Middle School Student Council have coordinated a letter writing campaign to U.S. troops. DMS students will be signing cards Monday, October 22 that were made by the school's Media Mania computer class.

The Student Council will collect the cards and mail them to the troops serving the country overseas.

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Dragon Forensic Team Takes Silver In Contest

The Dragon Forensic Team took the second place sweepstakes at a tournament hosted by R.L. Turner High School. Competition results are listed below.

Emily Cardin - 3rd in Student Congress
Bryan Campanello - 4th in Student Congress
Forrest Wilkinson - 5th in Congressional Debate
Joana Choe - 8th in Congressional Debate
Patrick Humes - 12th in Congressional Debate

Connor Huff - 1st in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking

Dillon Huff - 4th in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
Cathy Creighton - 7th in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
Forrest Wilkinson -5th in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking

Cathy Creighton - Top 16 in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Kathy Lee - Top 16 in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Ryan Bennett - Top 8 in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate / Top Speaker

Michelle Scandura - 3rd in Original Oratory
Tori Spickler - 4th in Original Oratory

Diane Forbes coaches the Dragon Forensic Team.

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Buy Spirit Rug, Support Forensic Team

Support the Dragon Forensic team and purchase a spirited Dragon football rug - just in time for the holiday season. The team has been selling the rugs at home football games, and has rugs remaining to sell.

The rugs are $20 each and can also be used as wall hangings. They make great gifts for Dragon supporters of all ages. To purchase a rug, contact Diane Forbes at forbesd@cisdmail.com. Checks should be made payable to "Dragon Forensics."

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Mark Your Calendars: Veterans' Day Events

Eubanks Intermediate School: Monday, November 12 at 9 a.m.
500 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake

Dawson Middle School: Tuesday, November 6 at 9 a.m.
400 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake

Carroll High School: Monday, November 12 at 10 a.m.
800 White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake

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Posted To The Website

The following documents have been recently posted to the Carroll ISD website:

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COMMUNITY NEWS

City Hosting Central Park Grand Opening

The City of Southlake, in conjunction with Cencor Realty, is hosting Central Park’s Grand Opening on Saturday, October 20. The ceremonial portion of the event will take place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with family activities to follow.

Rick Kolster will be serving as emcee and the event will include speakers and a ceremonial cutting of a cake replica of the fountain with cupcakes and refreshments for the public. Activities to follow will consist of Radio Disney, face painters, strolling entertainers, giveaways and music.

 

Keep Southlake Beautiful Awards Grants To Local Teachers

Durham Elementary School staff members are pictured above with their Keep Southlake Beautiful grant certificates

Keep Southlake Beautiful's Environment Education Program has announced just over $3,000 in grants awarded to local teachers in an effort to promote environmental education in classrooms.

The grants are offered to all educational agencies, public or private, and teachers therein, located within the Southlake city limits, utilizing Southlake utilities and/or paying taxes to the City of Southlake. The deadline to apply each year is September 30. For a complete list of grant requirements, visit www.keepsouthlakebeautiful.com.

To view a complete list of the grant winners, visit the link below:

Keep Southlake Beautiful: Environment Education Grant Winners

 

 

 

 

Bob Jones Nature Center Hosting Family Star Party Night

Bob Jones Nature Center and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society are hosting a Family Star Party Night Friday, October 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Bob Jones Park Amphitheater, 3901 N. White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake.

Numerous telescopes will be available to observe objects like the bright planet Jupiter and its moons just after sunset and the distant planets of Neptune and Uranus later in the evening.

For more information, visit www.BJNC.org.

 

Soldier Recognition Taking Place At Red Carpet Gala

The Little Hands Big Hearts organization is hosting a special event for the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes Sunday, October 21. Five wounded soldiers will receive awards that evening as part of the Red Carpet To Recovery Gala.

This Gala is dedicated to transforming five outstanding soldiers and their families into celebrities for an exciting evening filled with exquisite dining and entertainment.

For more information, visit the link below, or contact Earl Little at 469.878.2463 or E-mail earllittle@tx.rr.com.

Flier: Red Carpet To Recovery Gala

 

Kids First Hosting Free Ice Hockey Program

Kids First is hosting a free ice hockey program for children ages four through eight with no previous hockey experience. Registration for this program begins Friday, October 19. Classes begin at 1:15 p.m. and are held at the Dr. Pepper Star Center on Saturdays - November 3, 10, 17 and December 1 and 8. All sessions are 45 minutes in length.

This program is sponsored by the Southlake Carroll Hockey Club. For more information, or to download a registration form, visit the link below.

Flier: Kids First Ice Hockey Program

 

Book Signing Events Approaching At Southlake Barnes & Noble

A series of book signing and author events are taking place in the coming weeks at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Southlake Town Square. For details on these events, click the author names below.

Julie Albright

Max Lucado

Greatest Team Ever

Kaza Kingsley

Obert Skye

Suzanne Crowley

Richard Trout

 

Southlake Women Walking 60 miles For Breast Cancer Research

Four Southlake women are spending the weekend of October 26-28 walking the streets of Dallas raising funds for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day 60 mile Walk. The team, “Classy Street Walker – Spirit of Southlake," includes six walkers, with four hailing from Southlake.

Colleen Klopchic (mom of three Carroll Dragons) and Denise McCrummen (CISD Life Skills teacher at DMS/EIS and mom of three Carroll Dragons) are the veterans on the team as the duo participated in the 2006 3 Day Walk. Other members from Southlake are Shea Lowe (Rockenbaugh Elementary teacher ) and Darla Barnes (mom of two Carroll Dragons). Honorary Dragons are Cathy Beach of Irving and Kristy Finehout of Diamondhead, Mississippi.

In order to participate, each walker must raise at least $2,200 dollars while doing training walks to ensure their feet, body and mind are up to the walk. The Classy Street Walkers have been training since the spring but the intensity has increased in the last 12 weeks. They meet regularly at Southlake Town Square somewhere between 5 and 6:30 a.m., depending on the planned route.

Those interested in donating to show support for the team can visit www.The3day.org. Donors help make this event possible that raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research.

 

City Of Southlake Seeking High School Volunteers

The City of Southlake Volunteer Program's website includes a complete list of volunteer opportunities for high school students looking to earn community service hours for graduation. Interested students should visit www.volunteersouthlake.com for more information.

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