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

Posted October 4, 2007

No School For Students Monday

Monday, October 8 is a Carroll ISD student holiday and staff development day. CISD teachers will be involved in professional development activities on their campuses. Classes will resume as usual Tuesday, October 9.

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Carroll Students Earn National Recognitions

The National Achievement Scholarship Program recently announced the names of more than 1,600 Black American high school seniors who have been designated Semifinalists in the 44th annual Achievement Scholarship competition.

Congratulations to Carroll Senior High School students Olumurejiwa Fatunde, Kiah Weaver and Wyatt Littles. These scholastically talented students have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 800 scholarships worth over $2.5 million to be awarded next spring.

Approximately 1,300 Semifinalists are expected to fulfill additional requirements and advance to the Finalist level in the 2008 program. All National Achievement Scholars will be selected from the Finalist group on the basis of their abilities, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Additionally, the National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) has recognized seven CSHS students who have been deemed academically outstanding Hispanic students based on their PSAT/NMSQT/PAA test scores and grade point averages.

Congratulations to Noelle Alberto, Christian Armstrong, Clark Bravo, Olivia Calderon-Stucky, Veronica Calderon-Stucky, Bianca Castro and Benjamin Gojer. These outstanding students have been identified by the NHRP among approximately 4,500 of the highest scoring high school juniors in the nation.

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CISD Launches New Aquatics Center Website

The Carroll ISD Aquatics Center staff is proud to announce its newly designed website.

The site has been given a cosmetic overhaul in an effort to enhance communication and provide a user-friendly format for online viewers. Features include special sections for swim classes, swim teams, water aerobics, instruction and more.

Check out the new site at www.cisdaquatics.com.

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CEF Hosting Annual Culinary Celebration Sunday

The Board of Directors of the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) is pleased to announce its 11th annual charity event, Culinary Celebration 2007, which will be held Sunday, October 7 at the Hyatt Regency - DFW Airport.

This fabulous culinary event will feature over 25 Metroplex chefs preparing their signature gourmet cuisines, which will be accompanied by specialty wines and cocktails. In addition, Culinary Celebration 2007 will offer a variety of unique items to the highest bidder in both live and silent auctions.

Culinary Celebration 2006 raised over $300,000, which was used to provide numerous teacher grants and student scholarships benefiting the children of CISD. Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets online or at any CISD school. Ten percent of your purchase will go back to the CISD PTO of your choice!

For more information, visit www.southlakecef.org.

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Dragon Sports Special: Two-For-One Deal

Friday is Senior Night for the Lady Dragon Volleyball team, and the Carroll Athletic Department has agreed to a two-for-one sports night special. This means Dragon sports fans can use their Colleyville vs. Carroll Varsity Football ticket to gain free admission to the JV & Varsity volleyball games at Carroll Senior High School this Friday only!

Come honor the graduating senior volleyball players and cheer them on to victory! The JV volleyball game begins at 5 p.m. followed by the Varsity game at 6 p.m. Both games are at CSHS. Football kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's Mustang-Panther Stadium.

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.

Also, mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 23 to attend the Lady Dragon volleyball team's Pink Out game.

Freshman, JV and varsity players have all been raising funds throughout the season to donate to breast cancer research. Fans wearing pink at the October 23 game will receive free admission and receive a special pink rally rag.

Activities that night will include performances from the Dragon band drum line and cheerleaders as well as a drawing for prizes such as a CSHS parking pass, VIP theatare tickets, Visa gift cards and much more.

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Shuttle Service Available For Friday's Game

A complimentary shuttle service will be available for Dragon fans during Friday night's football game at Colleyville Heritage's Stadium. Shuttle buses will run from the north and south parking lots of Dragon Stadium beginning at 5:30 p.m. until one hour after the game concludes.

The shuttle service and parking are free.

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Dragon-Panther Game On KKGM, Web

Metro Sports Communications will carry the live radio broadcast of this Friday’s Dragon game against the Colleyville Heritage Panthers. The game can be heard on KKGM 1630-AM. Airtime is 7 p.m. and kick off is 7:30 p.m.

The game can also be heard worldwide online at www.kkgmam.com.

Chuck Kelly and Kelly Milligan will handle the play-by-play duties with Travis Smith on the sidelines.

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Football Game Against Grapevine To Be Televised

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD officials announced today that the Grapevine Mustang vs. Carroll Dragon football game will be televised on Fox Sports Southwest.

Because of the TV broadcast, the game will be moved up one day to Thursday, November 1. The kick off time has not yet been confirmed. The game will be played at GCISD's Mustang-Panther Stadium and complimentary shuttles will run from Dragon Stadium that evening for Carroll fans.

The freshman and junior varsity games that were originally scheduled to take place November 1 have been moved to Wednesday, October 31. The locations of these games remain the same.

This is Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's television broadcast agreement, however, Carroll will receive a 30-second promotional slot during the broadcast.

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School Board Meets October 15

Trustees will meet Monday, October 15 for a regular School Board meeting. Open session begins at 6:30 p.m. Board meetings are held in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue. Trustees will be recognizing National Merit Semifinalists that evening.

A complete meeting agenda will be posted to the District's website 72 hours in advance.

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Haunted House Phantom Ship Sets Sail Friday

Haunted House Phantom Ship opens October 5 at Carroll Senior High

The Carroll Theatre Department's Haunted House Phantom Ship opens Friday, October 5 with performances continuing through October 31.

Haunted House 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 beginning today (October 4). In addition, tickets to both productions may also be purchased at CSHS October 10, 11, 18 and 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, click the link below.

Haunted House Phantom Ship flier

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Theatre Department Hosts Two-Day Concert Debut

Carroll students performed for over 100 parents September 26-27

The Carroll Theatre Department's production of The Phantom of the Opera had its first concert performance of two famous choral numbers from the show.

"Masquerade" and "The Phantom of the Opera" were performed at the unveiling of the department's Season Sponsorship Package September 26-27 in the CSHS Auditorium.

Attended by over 100 parents over the course of two evenings, Thespian Board President Nashae Dixon and Vice President Robert Hudson encouraged parents to help the students and the department seek sponsors for the department's historic season of shows.

"It was amazing to see and hear how far the students have come after just four weeks of rehearsal," said Carroll Theatre Co-Director Stacie Martinsen.

In addition to the choral performance, Fighting ghosts and pirates also took the stage and demonstrated a sequence from their swashbuckling beginning to the Haunted House's The Phantom Ship.

"Students have been through an amazing two weeks of choreography rehearsals with L.A. fight choreographer Ken Merckx and the work they have put in with their weapon work truly shows," said Roald Martinsen, Carroll Theatre Co-Director.

The Haunted House opens October 5 with performances continuing through October 31.

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PTSO Fundraiser To Benefit Theatre Department, Project Graduation

The CHS/CSHS Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is hosting a fundraiser for the benefit of the Carroll Theatre Department and Project Graduation. The prize is a brand new 2008 Toyota Scion XD. The drawing for the prize will occur at 4 p.m. Friday, December 14 in front of CSHS.

The car, which is tax, title, and license-free, has been generously donated by Texas Toyota. It is black with groovy green detailing in honor of Dragon colors.

Donation tickets are $20 each and can be purchased starting Saturday, October 6 at the CSHS Haunted House. Be on the lookout for the car, which will be making community appearances at the Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Dance, Oktoberfest and many more school-related events! More donation ticket locations to be announced in the coming weeks.

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We Care Welcomes New Platinum Sponsors

We Care, the District's employee appreciation program, is proud to announce two new platinum-level Sponsors.

LEGO Education Center

The first LEGO Education Center to open in North America has made its home in Southlake, Texas. This unique center offers innovative educational enrichment programs in early childhood, science, math and technology for children ages 3 through 16. For more information, visit http://www.legoeducationcenters.us/

Society Life Magazine

Society Life mails monthly to homes in Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Trophy Club, Roanoke and Westlake. Readers find columns like Things To Do, Where The Locals Go, Artist Of The Month and City Insight Interview. Articles include parenting, personal and business growth, home, fashion and fitness. It's a little bit informative, mostly entertaining and always local. For more information, visit www.societylifemagazine.com

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Southlake Style Magazine Donates $4K To We Care

Southlake Style Magazine's We Care truck advertising generated $4,000 for Carroll ISD's employee appreciation program

Southlake Style magazine recently donated $4,000 to Carroll ISD's We Care program. These funds were made possible because of a promotional event developed by magazine owners Mike and Nicole Tesoriero.

The duo secured advertising sponsorships to wrap Mike’s truck to display during Southlake Style's promotional night at the September 28 Dragon football game. All proceeds from the sponsorships, as well as on-site donations, went toward funding We Care projects. This employee appreciation program continues to thrive thanks to generous sponsors like Southlake Style magazine!

A select group of advertisers were included on the specially wrapped We Care truck. Thank you to the following generous sponsors who made this donation possible:

  • Corinthian Wellness Spa: Hood Sponsor
  • Tommy Pennington Realty Group: Door Sponsor
  • Premier Chiropractic of Southlake: Door Sponsor
  • Mike Mills Wealth Management: Door Sponsor
  • Stacy's Furniture & The General Store: Door Sponsor
  • Gameworks: Tailgate Sponsor
  • DesignWerks: Truck Graphics Sponsor

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SPACE Announces October Guest Speaker

Southlake Parents for Academic Excellence (SPACE) is proud to announce Dr. Lowell Strike, CISD Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, as the group's October meeting speaker.

Dr. Strike will speak at the general membership meeting Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in Room 3D of Southlake Town Hall. This event is free of charge and open to all current members as well as those who may be interested in joining SPACE.

Dr. Strike will explain the responsibilities of his new position and the District’s commitment to serve all students, including those in advanced academic programs, and in the gifted program Quest. He will also share the vision and mission of the District and how that relates to service to parents and students.

Also, mark your calendar for the SPACE presentation taking place Thursday, October 25. The group will host Dr. Robert Schultz at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue.

SPACE is a non-profit parent organization that supports advanced academics for students, parents and teachers in the Carroll Independent School District.

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Barnes & Noble Bookfair To Benefit Quest Program

Stop by Barnes & Noble Booksellers of Southlake for an event benefiting Carroll ISD's Gifted and Talented Program, Quest.

Shop at Barnes & Noble anytime November 2-4 and simply present the voucher (link below) at the time of purchase and a percentage of the net sale will be donated to the Quest program.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair flier and voucher

Barnes & Noble is located in Southlake Town Square at 1430 Plaza Place.

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AP Booster Club Hosting Weekend With The Arts Fundraiser

The Carroll Advanced Placement Booster Club is pleased to announce its Weekend With The Arts fundraiser. In partnership with Sewell Automotive Companies, there will be a drawing on Saturday, October 13 for two lucky winners.

Each winner will receive a weekend package consisting of:

  • The weekend use of a Sewell Cadillac vehicle
  • Two tickets to a Bass Hall performance

The winner may choose any weekend prior to June 30, 2008 for the use of the vehicle. Cadillac choices include the Escalade, STS or CTS. The winner will choose from a variety of Bass Hall Performances to attend.

Tickets for this fundraiser will be on sale at the Homecoming football game Friday, October 12. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support Carroll AP students and teachers.

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Carroll Middle Collecting Coats, Jackets

With temperatures still topping 90 degrees, it may be hard to think about the warmth of a winter coat. . .but flash forward a few months, and imagine a small child without the warmth of a jacket or a coat on a cold day.

Carroll Middle School students are dedicated to making a difference by collecting gently used coats and jackets during the month of October. The coats and jackets will be donated to local clothing closets. For every 100 collected, CMS Principal Matt Miller will get a pie in the face at the October 26 pep rally!

By collecting the coats and jackets early, CMS can have them to those in need before the cold season hits. The entire Carroll community is invited to participate. Items may be dropped off at the CMS office. For more information, contact a counselor at 817-949-5400.

Carroll Middle School is located at 1101 E. Dove Road.

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Dragons Hosting Invitational Swim Meet

The Carroll Dragon swim team is hosting the Dragon Hunt Invitational Swim Meet Saturday, October 6 at 9 a.m. at the CISD Aquatics Center.

Over 370 swimmers will compete from area high schools schools, including: Keller, Central, Grapevine, Colleyville, Aledo, Northwest, Rockwall, Heath, Granbury, Georgetown and Carroll.

Kevin Murphy coaches the Carroll Dragon swim team.

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Campus Chats Continue At CSHS

The following is a list of upcoming Campus Chats taking place at Carroll Senior High School. Chats are from 1 to 1:40 p.m. in the CSHS Guidance Center.

  • October 10: Oklahoma City University
  • October 11: University of Texas
  • October 12: Tufts University
  • October 16: Kansas State
  • October 18: University of Texas – Arlington
  • October 19: Hofstra University, New York
  • October 22: Duke University
  • November 13: Texas Woman's University

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Seven Students Advance In Choir Competition

Thirteen Dragon All-District choir members auditioned for the All-Region Choir September 29. Congratulations to the following seven students who advanced in the competition. These talented singers will compete November 2 in the Pre-Area Round auditions.

  • Marie Sanders
  • Katie Holbert
  • Cassi Pelton
  • Cristina Regalado
  • Preston Lee
  • John Ruelas
  • Pim van Amerongen

Chris Hutchison directs the CSHS choir.

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Dragon Forensic Team Competes At Newman Smith

Congratulations to the following Dragon forensic students who recently competed at Newman Smith High School.

  • Dillon Huff - 1st in Student Congress and 2nd in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Emily Cardin - 4th in Student Congress
  • Bryan Campanello - 7th in Student Congress
  • Scott McWilliams - Finalist in Student Congress
  • Stephen Hurt - 6th in Novice Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Ben Gojer and Kevin Comartin - 4th in Duo Interpretation
  • Cathy Creighton - Top 16 in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Diane Forbes coaches the Dragon forensic team.

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DMS Team Wins Volleyball Tournament

The DMS seventh grade A-team won first place September 22

Dawson Middle School's seventh grade volleyball team came home with a first place win after competing in the Texas Open Tournament in Allen September 22.

The A-team won the championship without losing a
single game in either pool or bracket play.

Tournament MVPs were Amber
Bosworth, Beth Haney and Kersten Kober.

Team members include: Alison Savage, Emily Harvell, Beth Haney, Kersten Kober, Maddie McCollough, Rebecca Koogler, Corey McCormack, Amber Bosworth, Courtney Ensch and Blessing Anderson. The team is coached by Alissa Asaff and Curri Hildebrand

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Carroll Elementary Enjoying New Secret Garden

Stop by Carroll Elementary to visit the school's new pond at the CES Secret Garden. Last May, parent Dianne Tovey and the Beautification Committee took on the project of rejuvenating the campus pond. The pump had stopped working and the fish needed to be relocated.

Thanks to Environmental Enhancement for accepting the challenge and donating some of the materials and labor, CES students now have a beautiful new pond to enjoy.

To view a photo gallery of the pond, visit the link below:

www.southlakecarroll.edu/CES/Pond%20Gallery/New%20Pond/index.html

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Our Newest Baby Dragons

Congratulations to Janet Blackwell (Department of Special Programs & Assessment) following the birth of her granddaughter, Lily Mae. Lily was born September 30 weighing 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.

And, congratulations to Lyndee Hayes (Carroll High School) on the birth of her baby girl. Cora was born October 2 weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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With Sympathy

The Dragon family extends its sympathy to the family of Carroll Senior High School student Erin Omoss. Erin died in a one-car automobile accident September 28.

Funeral services were held this week in California. Erin was a senior and has a younger sibling who also attends CSHS. Arrangements are pending for a local memorial service honoring Erin's life.

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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

Children’s Discovery Classes Available At Bob Jones Nature Center

Children ages 4-12 are invited to explore nature through fun, hands-on experiences which include hikes, nature lessons and crafts. This event is sponsored by the Bob Jones Nature Center.

Below is a schedule of upcoming discovery classes. Classes are held at the Day Camp Picnic Shelters at Bob Jones Park.

Sunday, October 14 - Falling For Leaves!
Look for clues and colors in our Fall scavenger hunt!
Cost: $10
3 to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 21 - Birds are Beautiful!
Learn about the owls, ducks and other birds at the park and make them a special treat!
Cost: $10
3 to 4:30 p.m.

To register online, visit http://southlake.recware.com or call 817-748-8203.

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