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

Posted February 22, 2008

No School For Carroll Students Monday

Monday is a student holiday and staff development day for staff members. Classes will resume to their normal schedule Tuesday, February 26.

To view the CISD school calendar online, visit www.southlakecarroll.edu/calendars.htm.

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Ondrasek Named NFHS 2007 Coach Of The Year

Robert Ondrasek

The National Federation of State High Schools Associations (NFHS) has named Carroll coach Robert Ondrasek the 2007 Coach of the Year award for Texas in the sport of Girls' Cross Country.

Coach Ondrasek will receive a certificate of recognition from the NFHS. For a complete list of winners, visit www.nfhs.org.

The NFHS Coaches Association is the official national coaches association of the National Federation of State High Schools Associations.

 

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Budget & Finance Committee To Meet Monday

A Budget & Finance committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 25. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine.

Agenda topics will include student fees and the budget timeline for the 2008-2009 school year.

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School Board Meeting Slated For March 3

The Carroll School Board is scheduled to meet Monday, March 3. An open session will begin at 6:30 p.m. Trustees meet in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake.

Agendas are posted to the district’s website 72 hours in advance of the meeting. The second regular meeting scheduled for next month will be Monday, March 31.

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CISD Celebrates Texas Public Schools Week

Carroll ISD is celebrating Texas Public Schools Week March 25-28. Special activities and events are planned to showcase the extraordinary teaching and learning taking place in classrooms daily.

The community is invited to attend CISD elementary and intermediate open houses in support and recognition of our public schools. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.

Tuesday, March 25
Carroll Elementary: 5:30-7 p.m.
Durham Elementary: 5:30-7 p.m.
Johnson Elementary: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Old Union Elementary: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Rockenbaugh Elementary: 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 27
Durham Intermediate: 5-6:30 p.m.
Eubanks Intermediate: 5th grade: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; 6th grade 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Texas Public Schools Week was established in 1950 by the Masonic Lodges of Texas to recognize contributions made by the state’s free system of education. The Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) has promoted Texas Public Schools Week for more than 20 years. Each year, the event has grown and it continues to be a meaningful way to showcase the many educational opportunities given to the millions of students attending Texas public schools. This year's theme, developed by TSPRA, is Lift Off to Learning.

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School Board Candidate Webinar To Offer Information, Insight

Area school board candidates and interested citizens can learn more about the demands and rewards of school board service by participating in a free Webinar presented by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The workshop will be presented online February 26, March 6 and March 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Flier: School Board Candidate Training

For more information about this online event, or to register, visit the TASB website at LTS.tasb.org/candidate - or contact Mark McHargue at 512-467-0222, ext. 6163.

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Week Six True To The Core Activities Announced

Throughout February, CISD has been accepting True To The Core nominations for employees who demonstrate a commitment to the core value of “Relationships.”

The February 11-15, 2008 Nominees for “Relationships” include:

Edie Ezernack – Johnson Elementary School
Tammy Pulse – Carroll High School
Becky Renaud – Durham Elementary School (two nominations)
Linda Powell – Johnson Elementary School
Rhiannon Mejia – Durham Elementary School Cafeteria
Allison Barrett – Carroll Elementary School
Wendy Larriba – Carroll High School
Julie Thannum – Communications & Marketing Dept.
Kevin Murphy – Aquatics Center
Christine Taylor – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Casey Stapp – Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Lisa Gilbert – Eubanks Intermediate School
Nancy Hayworth – Carroll High School
Jim Scheffer – Carroll Senior High School
Sherri Meadows – Durham Elementary School
Dusty Allen – Carroll Middle School

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DES Second Grade Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Durham Elementary second grade teacher Becky Renaud. She is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Becky's dedication to Relationships, she wins a $100 gas gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

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Justo Lamas Concert Is Thursday

Argentinean singer Justo Lamas is coming to perform for Carroll students Thursday, February 28 (this date was incorrectly reported in last week's eNews).

Justo will perform live in concert at Carroll Senior High School's auditorium before 400 Spanish, French, Latin and choir Dragon students. For more information on this concert, visit the link below.

Flier: Justo Lamas Concert

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Black History Month Celebration Rescheduled

Due to a scheduling conflict, the Black American History Celebration at Carroll Senior High has been changed to Tuesday, February 26. New fliers with the revised date are being sent home with elementary and intermediate school students.

The celebration will take place at 7 p.m. in the CSHS auditorium. CSHS is located at 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard in Southlake.

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Author Jodee Blanco To Speak On Bullying March 7

Parents at all campuses are encouraged to attend a public presentation on the important topic of "Bullying" at Carroll Middle School on Friday, March 7. The presentation will feature Jodee Blanco, author of The New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me and the new book Please Stop Laughing at Us.

Carroll Middle School Principal Matt Miller said Blanco will be presenting two sessions during the school day for students, a meeting with employees at the end of the school day and an evening program for parents (7 to 9 p.m.) followed by a book signing.

Jodee Blanco Press Notice

In addition, all book purchases made at Barnes & Noble in Southlake Town Square March 7-9 benefit Carroll Middle School. Simply present the voucher below and a percentage of the net sale will be donated to CMS.

Barnes & Noble Book Voucher

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Project Graduation Seeking Photos For Memory Book

The Project Graduation “Memory Book” committee is asking seniors and/or senior parents to please send up to four favorite photos of yourself and your friends (or your senior and his/her friends), preferably in group shots for consideration in the memory book. The memory book is handed out to each student at Project Graduation and is compiled of candid pictures from the 2007-2008 school year. It affords an opportunity for "signing" autographs, and it’s a great keepsake in addition to the formal yearbook. Please be mindful of the following:

  • 2008 senior students only in pictures, taken during their senior year
  • Please identify all students on back of picture or in file name or email
  • Digital files are preferred and/or photo CDs or hard copies that do not need to be returned. If they need to be returned please indicate on the back of the photo with phone number included
  • Hard copies should be no larger than 5 x 7 inches
  • Suggested events submitted are: extra-curricular activities, homecoming game and dance, sporting events, co-curricular events, fine arts events, spring break, prom, and hanging out (Particularly hilarious ones are desired).

Photos may be dropped off at the CSHS information desk, front office at CHS (Tammy Stripling), or E-mailed to memorybook2008@verizon.net or joannsz@aol.com. There will also be a file folder at 1000 Brazos if you want to drop them off there.

Contact Joann Bula at 817-488-4436 for more information or if you would like to help. Deadline for first semester activities, e.g. fall sports, band competition and homecoming is March 26.

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Campus Chats Approaching

The Carroll Senior High School Guidance College & Career Center is hosting upcoming campus chats. Campus chats are held from 1 to 1:40 p.m. in the CSHS Guidance Center.

  • February 28: University of North Texas
  • February 29: Kansas State University
  • March 10: University of Missouri
  • March 11: Michigan State University

For more information on these events, contact the CSHS Guidance Center at 817-949-5813.

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Dawson Theatre Arts Presents Pride And Prejudice

Don't miss Dawson Middle School's Theatre Arts Department's performance of Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice. Performances take place Tuesday, February 26 and Wednesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in the DMS cafetorium.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for students and CISD faculty members receive free admission. For more information, visit the link below, or call 817-949-5556.

Flier: DMS Presents Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice

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Emerald Belles Sweep Competition

The Emerald Belles drill team competed last weekend in the Marching Auxiliaries Dance competition - bringing home the highest awards.

The Belles tied for first place overall out of the entire competition of 80 teams. They won first place out of their division as well as first place in all three of their dance categories of jazz, lyrical and high kick. In addition, the team received Outstanding Technique, Super Sweepstakes, Winner's Circle, and Outstanding Choreography in all dances with a perfect score in high kick and jazz.

The officers competed in the officer division and received Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Technique, Super Sweepstakes and Officer Winner's Circle.

Karis Warren and Laura Pearson competed in the solo division and both made the finals. Laura Pearson won first place in the 9-10 grade out of over 100 girls and Tori Bliss, Andrea Holbert, Megan Buck, Emily Giffin, Whitney Phillips, Tiffany Braddock, Courtney Dunn, Jennifer Shipowitz and MyKenna Digiovanni entered an ensemble high kick and were awarded second place.

Melissa Page directs the varsity Emerald Belles.

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Dragon Artists Compete In VASE Contest

Several Carroll artists recently competed in the Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) competition. The following students received a IV - the highest rating possible.

Kayla Babkoubei (both entries)
Winston Berg
Tori Berlin
Deb Chandler (both entries)
Nikki Checkley
Hailey Curtiss
Lilly Darwish
Sarah Elledge (both entries)
Katie Evans (both entries)
Olivia Fishbach
Hannah Gould (both entries)
Zane Haidar (both entries)
Liz Harroun
Megan Karas
Miranda Korschun (both entries)
Alysaa Lacatico
Carson Luchsinger (both entries)
Ryan Montoya
Jordan Murphy
Kim Parr
Jamie Roh
Sam Schneider
Siobahn Schramm (both entries)
Shelby Sharp
Sonja Sherry (both entries)
Molly Van Niman
Trey Weaver (both entries)

In addition, Allyssa Lacativo's photograph was chosen as one of the top pieces in Division I to advance to the State competition at the University of Houston at Clear Lake April 11-12.

Other participants included:

Hillary Abbott
Devon Abelman
Kathleen Ardent
Haley Fentriss
Rachel Fisher
Ansley Hayes
Kristin Orcutt
Lauren Namdar
Alisha Snyder
Nathan Ziegler

VASE students' work will be on display in the A hall of Carroll High School through the end of March.

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Lady Dragon Basketball Playoff Streak Ends

The Lady Dragon basketball team's playoff streak came to an end after an overtime loss to Duncanville last weekend. The Lady Dragons played extremely well, and broke several school records - including the most wins in one season at the 5A level and the first 5A Lady Dragon basketball team to win a District Championship.

Congratulations to the following players and coaches on a great season:

Holle Anderson
Kelli Bennett
Makenzie Burnett
Deborah Chandler
Christie Groh
Kathryn Lonsberry
Catie McGowan
ML Morrison
Jazman Patterson
Regan Soldner
Danielle Tobin
Jessica Williams
Head Coach Niki Gilley
Coach Larry Dunaway
Coach Elisha Dews
Coach Brandon Rogers
Coach Jennifer Stueart

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JES Serves Up Sweet Fundraiser

Johnson Elementary School hosted its fourth annual one mile/5K fun run February 16. Participants enjoyed a post-race pancake breakfast, as well.

This annual event was hosted by the JES PTO and its sponsors.

JES dads are pictured above as they help prepare the pancake breakfasts during the annual Jogging For Johnson event held Feb 16

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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

Enter Southlake Style’s 3rd Annual Best Mom Essay Contest

For the third year in a row, Southlake Style, Southlake’s Premier Lifestyle Magazine, is proud to announce its quest for our city's very best mom. Is your mom an inspiration to your family and the community? If so, Southlake Style wants to hear all about her!

Editor and publisher Mike Tesoriero says, “We are excited to once again offer this exciting essay contest to the entire community. This year’s contest will be absolutely amazing because the winning mom will receive over $1,300 worth of gifts from our generous sponsors!”

Southlake Style will be accepting essays now through Friday, April 4. Southlake residents are asked to submit in writing (500 words or less) why their mother or wife should be recognized as the best Mom in Southlake! Winning submissions will be printed in the May issue of Southlake Style.

The winning Mom will not only be featured in the May issue, but she will also be showered with over $1,300 worth of gifts from the following sponsors:

  • “ Mom’s Truly Charming” from Grayson Allen Fine Jewelers ($500 value)
    A Sterling Silver STARHAVEN Fleur de Lis Charm Bracelet, by Liz Donahue (sold exclusively at Grayson Allen Fine Jewelers)
    5 additional sterling silver charms to be selected by the winner’s family
  • “ Mom’s Time Out” at Corinthian Wellness Spa ($258 value)
    Aroma Flutter Massage
    Pain-in-the-Neck-Relief
    Youthful Renewal Facial
    and a Special Gift!
  • “ You ought to be in Pictures” from Premiere Photography Studio ($268 value)
    Family Studio or Location Portrait Session
    One 11x14 Portrait
  • “Mom’s Night Out” from the Hilton Southlake ($300 value)
    1 Weekend Night Stay
    Breakfast for two at Copeland’s Restaurant

For more information, official rules and to submit your essay visit www.SouthlakeStyle.com today.

National Charity League Presents "In The Spotlight"

National Charity League, Inc., Southlake Chapter is presenting “In The Spotlight” - a fashion show and benefit, Sunday March 30. Doors open at 1 p.m. at the Marriott Las Colinas. This year’s event will feature nearly 80 Carroll Senior High School juniors and seniors who are members and guests as models.

This show benefits the following local charities: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Summer Santa, Open Arms, GRACE and Christmas is for Children. Last year, the organization raised nearly $55,000. Tickets are $60 each. For more information, contact Kim Havens at 817-424-5297.

The purpose of the National Charity League is to initiate and promote educational leadership and cultural endeavors while fostering the mother-daughter relationship in one organization.

Southlake Historical Society To Sponsor Family Event

The Southlake Historical Society is hosting log cain restorer Bill Marquis of Denton County Saturday, March 8. Bill will tell about his restoration of Southlake's historical log cabin. He has been described as a living history book with stories of pioneer life in North Texas.

This free family event will be held at Bicentennial Park, 400 N. White Chapel Boulevard on the log cabin site. For more information, visit the link below, or www.southlakehistory.org for updates on the cabin restoration, photos and more.

Flier: Southlake Historical Society Hosts Log Cabin Restorer



Barnes & Noble Hosting Author Signings

Barnes & Noble Booksellers of Southlake is hosting author signings. See attached fliers for details.

Barnes & Noble Press Release: Janine Turner

Barnes & Noble Press Release: Rick Carson

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