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Posted February 7, 2007

Filing Begins Monday For Trustee Election

Filing begins Monday for two seats on the Carroll School Board. Potential candidates have until March 12 to request a place on the May ballot. All interested citizens are invited to attend an informational meeting tonight (February 7) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Education Service Center, Region XI.

At Monday evening’s CISD School Board meeting, Trustees called a general election on Saturday, May 12. Voters will decide who will occupy Place 6 and Place 7 on the Board. These positions are currently held by Trustees Rob Glover and Sherri Williams.

Glover has already indicated that he will not seek re-election. After serving more than 10 years as a CISD Trustee, he will be moving to North Carolina as the result of a job promotion. Both the Place 6 and Place 7 seats are for three-year terms.

Interested citizens may file for a place on the ballot during regular business hours Monday through Friday at the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Early voting will take place April 30 through May 8 at any Tarrant County polling place.

The May election is being held jointly with Tarrant County and the City of Southlake. Election day voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at five different polling locations depending on each voter’s residency.
Details about polling locations will be posted on the CISD website at http://www.southlakecarroll.edu. Simply select the “Breaking News” link to access the 2007 Trustee Election page.

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Trustees, Superintendent Plan Team Building Workshop

Carroll Superintendent David Faltys will join the district’s School Board members in a team building workshop on Saturday, February 10, but not before the team of eight takes part in a friendly challenge at the Johnson Elementary 1 Mile and 5k Fun Runs. JES’ annual pancake breakfast and Jogging For Johnson event is sponsored by the PTO as an annual fundraising activity. Following breakfast and the run, the Board will meet for a three-hour workshop. Team building is an annual state requirement for all school boards and superintendents.

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Trustees Approve $13,000 Contract With Jeweler

Trustees unanimously approved a one-year marketing agreement with Bailey Banks & Biddle Monday evening. The upscale jewelry store opened in The Shops Of Southlake last fall. The one-year agreement results in $12,000 of revenue for the district's general operating fund and $1,000 for CISD's We Care employee appreciation program, bringing the total deal to $13,000.

Bailey Banks & Biddle's sponsorship package includes exclusivity in the jeweler category at Dragon Stadium and a banner ad on the home page of the district's website as well as football promotional opportunities, Green Pages membership and a variety of signage at district facilities.

Bailey Banks & Biddle first partnered with Carroll ISD last fall to host a Lady Dragon holiday basketball tournament. Visit the store online at www.baileybanksandbiddle.com.

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In Other Business, The School Board...

  • Accepted a $1,200 donation from Barnes & Noble for the CISD Quest program;
  • Received a historical portrait of former County Superintendent B.E. Carroll from the Southlake Historical Society;
  • Declared 31 buses and eight maintenance vehicles as surplus property in an effort to sell them as part of an online public auction;
  • Approved the purchase of an Energy Management Control System for the CISD Administration Center at a cost of $25,610;
  • Granted a one-year, unpaid hardship leave of absence for a CISD reading teacher;
  • Approved a Maximum Class Size Waiver Request for the spring semester at Carroll Elementary School’s fourth grade;
  • Extended the district’s bank depository contract with Bank of Texas for an additional two years; and
  • Heard a report on the intermediate school instructional program and an ongoing Quest program evaluation.

The next regular meeting of the CISD Board of Trustees will be Monday, February 19. Meetings are held in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake. Meetings typically begin with a closed session followed by a 6:30 p.m. open session.

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Carroll School Cafeteria Earns Commendations

Carroll ISD’s Child Nutrition Services Department has received a number of Commendations as part of a School Meals Initiative (SMI) Review at Carroll Middle School. The SMI on-site visit was conducted in mid-September by the Texas Department of Agriculture. SMI visits occur every five years as part of an ongoing review of meal planning, preparation and delivery. The SMI report commended CISD for “high standards in sanitation and food safety practices,” as well as healthy ala carte options, and menu planning that exceeded expectations.

Child Nutrition Services Director Mary Brunig said CISD was recognized for posting nutrition and educational information in the eating area, training cafeteria staff and serving meals to students in a “clean and colorful” setting.

“Child Nutrition personnel serve students in a friendly way and encourage consumption of reimbursable meals,” the report states. “Menus include food item choices designed to improve the nutritional profile of the menu, such as lower fat snacks, salad dressings and milks.”

Brunig said the district did receive one finding requiring corrective action. The SMI review revealed that the one-week sampling of the middle school menu does not provide sufficient calories to meet secondary standards. She said action will be taken to address the caloric level. Increasing nonfat calories in the middle school menu will correct this problem.

CISD officials say two other campuses are expected to receive onsite cafeteria inspections in February. Carroll Elementary School and Dawson Middle School will both be inspected as part of the state’s Coordinated Review Effort (CRE).

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Staff, Students Implement Crisis Plan Procedures

Students and staff at three CISD campuses recently implemented crisis plan procedures. School officials say the campus administrators and staff are to be commended for their handling of three separate emergency situations in recent weeks. At Carroll Middle School, the staff responded to a medical emergency when a substitute teacher collapsed and later died; at Carroll Senior High administrators conducted a soft search following a bomb threat; and at Dawson Middle School students and staff were evacuated when a small fire broke out in the home economics classroom.

Carroll Senior High School was evacuated for about an hour February 1 following a threatening phone call into the school's counseling office. The call came in shortly after 11 a.m. and the building was immediately evacuated. The Southlake Department of Public Safety responded to the scene to assist campus administrators with soft-search procedures. SRO officers were also instrumental as first responders.

Once the indoor workout facility was given the "all-clear," students were moved into that facility and out of the inclement weather so the rest of the campus could be searched. Nothing suspicious was found. DPS officials gave clearance for students/staff to return to the facility by about noon.

On Monday, Dawson Middle School was evacuated shortly after 8 a.m. due to a small fire in a home economics classroom. Students and staff were sent next door to Eubanks Intermediate School until Southlake Department of Public Safety officials gave clearance to return to classes at approximately 9:30 a.m. Students operated on an adjusted morning schedule.

Because this occurred prior to the start of school, a limited number of students were on campus at the time of the fire. Emergency responders arrived on the scene within minutes and fans were brought in to eliminate the smell of smoke in the building. The fire was thought to have started when cardboard came into contact with a stove burner. The damage was kept to a minimum, however, due to swift responses from DMS staff. A special thanks goes to Assistant Principal Ryan Wilson who acted quickly to extinguish the flame. Dawson students and staff are to be commended for following campus evacuation plan and procedures.

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School Officials Designate Bad Weather Day

Superintendent David Faltys announced Monday that Carroll students and staff will be attending school on Friday, May 4 because of the bad weather day used in January. This means that if the second bad weather is not used, Friday, April 6 will remain a student and staff holiday. School officials collected feedback from campus administrators and members of the District Advisory Committee before deciding to use the May date as a school day. A public announcement was made at the School Board meeting.

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Dragons Take Part In National Signing Day

Several Carroll Dragons joined athletes across the nation as they signed with universities and colleges on National Signing Day today. The following is a list of Dragon athletes who participated:

  • Zak Martin, golf, St. Gregory’s University
  • Kelsey Allison, soccer, University of Oklahoma
  • Lauri Byrne, soccer, University of Houston
  • Cassy Schaffer, soccer, William Carey University (not pictured below)
  • Arius Ford, football, Georgetown University
  • Anthony Ford, football, Georgetown University
  • Justin Padron, football, University of North Texas
  • Kyle Russo, football, University of North Texas
  • Bryce Saldi, football, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  • Robert Hill, football, Utah State University

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Don't Forget To Jog For Johnson Saturday

The 3rd Annual Jogging For Johnson event is scheduled to take place this Saturday, February 10 at Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue. Hosted by the JES Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and its sponsors, this event includes a one-mile Fun Run beginning at 8 a.m. followed by a 5K race at 8:30 a.m. A pancake breakfast will be served following the Fun Run. Other activities include an awards ceremony and silent auction.

Proceeds benefit the students and staff of JES. For registration information and additional details, visit the link below or contact JES at 817-949-4500.

www.southlakecarroll.edu/JES/J4JFunRun.htm

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Mandatory Cheerleader, Parent Meeting Scheduled

A mandatory meeting for parents of varsity cheerleading candidates has been scheduled for Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. in the library of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Varsity cheerleading candidates are required to attend the meeting with a parent. For more information call 817-949-5800.

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Six Campuses Honored For TBEC Award

Campus staff at Johnson Elementary, Rockenbaugh Elementary, Eubanks Intermediate, Durham Intermediate, Dawson Middle and Carroll High School were honored February 1 and 2 for being named to Texas Business Education Coalition’s 2006 Honor Roll.

TBEC representatives made a presentation at assemblies held at each of the six campuses. To add to the celebrations, breakfast was provided by We Care for each campus the morning of the assemblies.

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Carroll Celebrates School Counselors' Week

This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week. Carroll ISD wishes to extend a warm thank you to its outstanding counselors. Please take the time this week to thank the following individuals for the work they do for the students of CISD.

Natalie Boles - Carroll Elementary School
Melissa Brinker - Durham Elementary School
Margo Clark - Johnson Elementary School
Dana Fangue - Old Union Elementary School
Erin Intihar - Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Ziba Johnston - Durham Intermediate School
Lindsey Browning - Eubanks Intermediate School
Tiffany Doss & Jane Kea - Carroll Middle School
Kathy Palmer & Kay Tergerson - Dawson Middle School
Jodi Prolizo, Annie Abner, Mary Lehrer - Carroll HIgh School
Darla Chupp, Connie Burry, Norma Whitt, Melissa Lange & Becci Rollins (Director of Counselors) - Carroll Senior High School

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Campuses Participate In Black History Month Activities

Carroll ISD students and staff are celebrating Black History Month during February. The following is a list of several campus activities taking place at CISD schools.

Carroll Senior High School:
• Informative exhibitions in library and main entrance hall featuring visual and performing African American artists
• Student assembly jazz concert featuring African American artists
• Joint CHS/CSHS Heritage Panel presentation

Carroll High School:
• Joint CHS/CSHS Heritage Panel presentation
• Students designing African contribution collages in Geography classes to display
• Researching important African explorers in our World History classes and creating visuals for display.

Dawson Middle School:
• Participation in the Dallas County Community College District/Dawson Literacy Foundation’s African American Read-In
• Continuing implementation of culturally diverse literature in language arts
• Cultural history fair using informational boards and displays in the DMS library

Carroll Middle School:
• First annual cultural history fair using informational boards and classroom presentations
• Assisting with CHS/CSHS Heritage Panel presentation

Durham Intermediate School:
• Cultural history fair using informational boards and classroom presentations
• Parent presentation on the civil rights movement
• Fifth grade classes attending play The Civil Rights Movement: When Rosa Parks Sat Down, the Whole World Stood Up

Eubanks Intermediate School:
• Social Studies and Language Arts teachers honoring African Americans throughout the year by engaging students in literature, writing, timelines, history and reviews of biographies
• EIS’ Language Arts theme for February is Breaking Barriers. Several student activities are planned around this theme, including a poetry contest and national essay contest1.) Each morning there will be a Who Am I? announcement
* Former Texas Rangers baseball player Mark McLemore is speaking to students Thursday, February 15 at 9 a.m. followed by New England Patriots football player Ray Mickens Thursday, February 22 at 3 p.m.

Carroll Elementary School:
• First grade classes are reading about famous black Americans and creating a puppet show
• Second grade classes are watching streaming video: Martin’s Big Words and selecting actual quotes and illustrations to show what these words mean; the students are also reading the poetry of famous black Americans
• Third grade classes are writing book reports on famous black Americans and working on a black history quilt
• Fourth grade classes are working on a black history month math timeline in addition to an activity on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Durham Elementary School:
• Campus TV station is showing character profiles and accomplishments of historic and current minority leaders including but not limited to MLK, Jackie Robinson, Sojourner Truth, Condoleeza Rice, George Washington Carver, and Marian Anderson
• In classrooms, choices of longer biographical studies include Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Bessie Coleman, Josh Gibson, Louis Armstrong, Ruby Bridges and Ella Fitzgerald
• Students are reading about MLK in National Geographic Young Explorer editions, accompanied by generation of a short I Have A Dream reflective writing response in upper grades and analyses of reading passages featuring comprehension questioning

Johnson Elementary School:
• Bulletin board displayed in main hallway featuring famous black Americans
• Kindergarten classes are reading a book about MLK, Jr. and making their own I have A Dream books
• In music classes, students are singing songs, writing speeches and playing instruments in memory of MLK
• Fourth grade classes are reading If You Lived At The Time of Martin Luther King by Ellen Levine

Old Union Elementary School:
• K - Our teachers do a lesson on MLK and incorporate how we are different / how we are alike
• 1st grade-Our teachers read and discuss several books highlighting Rosa Lee Parks, Harriet Tubman, Michael Jordan, and Booker T. Washington
• 2nd grade-Our teachers read several books about MLK.. a favorite is Martin's Big Words and they teach diversity ..a favorite is Goin Someplace Special
• 3rd grade- Our teachers read books on MLK as well as other famous black Americans, create a time line of events, etc.
• 4th grade - Read about and study Civil War events, discuss contributions of African American Texans (i.e., Bill Pickett)

Rockenbaugh Elementary School
• Each grade level is reading literature and is participating in discussion on contributions made by black Americans
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have A Dream speech is read and the events surrounding it are discussed amongst students. The students are also writing a response to what dreams they have for themselves, their families and the world. All of these are done in classrooms. Several teachers have posted student work in school hallways

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Texas Public Schools Week Is March 5-9

Students in the Carroll Independent School District will join thousands of children across the state of Texas in observance of Texas Public Schools Week March 5-9. 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.

During Texas Public Schools Week special activities and events are planned statewide to showcase the extraordinary teaching and learning taking place in classrooms daily. TSPRA developed the theme One Texas. One Vision. All Children. to be used during Texas Public Schools Week. The theme perfectly exemplifies Texas' mission to provide all students with the highest quality instruction to help them become well-rounded, successful citizens.

The public is invited to attend Carroll ISD elementary and intermediate open houses during Texas Public Schools Week. A complete schedule is provided below.

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

Thursday, March 8
Durham Intermediate: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Eubanks Intermediate: 5th grade- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; 6th grade- 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

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Gifted And Talented Meeting Scheduled

Parents are invited to a Meet & Greet event with Carroll ISD's Gifted & Talented Coordinator Pat Watts Wednesday, February 28. This event begins at 10 a.m. in Room 3C of the City Hall Building in Southlake Town Square. Ms. Watts will address several topics of information, including: modifications to Quest testing, Quest Steering Committee objectives and surveys and formation of Gifted Program Advisory Committee.

For more information, E-mail info@southlakespace.org or call Kathleen Panek at 817-410-1329.

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Eat At At Feed Store, Support Dragon Team

The Feed Store BBQ is donating a percentage of its sales and tips Monday, February 12 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Carroll Dragon team that is participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides Walk. This is the second year the team has formed to raise money for the cause. This year's team goal is to surpass the $4,000 mark.

Make plans to eat barbecue and help support a worthy cause. The Feed Store is located at 530 S. White Chapel Boulevard in Southlake.

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Save The Date: Secondary Summer School

Save the date for Carroll ISD Secondary Summer School. Dates for this program have been released, however, enrollment information will not be available until after April 2. Please click the following link for additional details:

2007 Secondary Summer School Information

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DIS Robotics Team Sweeps State

Congratulations to Durham Intermediate School's Robotics team. This group earned the first place trophy and went undefeated in the State competition February 5 in Austin where more than 50 teams were competing for the top spot. Congratulations to the following Dragons: Kate Lewis, Paige Lepp and Harrison Hines!

DIS teachers Chris Underwood and Lisa Greenwood are the DIS Robotics Club sponsors.

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Dawson Students Welcome Home Troops

Forty Dawson Middle School students welcomed dozens of U.S. troops arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport January 30. The soldiers were in for a two-week furlough. The students made signs and banners to welcome home these heroic men and women.


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Dragon Swim Teams Red Hot At Regionals

The Dragon swimmers and divers were on fire at the Regional Championship Finals at Loos Natatorium February 3. Out of 24 teams represented, the Lady Dragons finished in second place, beating Plano West for the first time ever. The Dragon boys defeated Plano to take the Regional Crown. Below is a list of results.

Scores: Top 5
Boys
1. Southlake Carroll 119
2. Plano 100
3. Plano West 82.5
4. Allen 77
5. Grapevine 45

Girls
1. Plano 130
2. Southlake Carroll 93
3. Plano West 90.5
4. Grapevine 76.5
5. Allen 48

The following is a list of Regional Champions for the Dragons: * (automatic State Qualifiers)
Jeff Hendricks 200 free 1:39.84 Auto All-American, ranked 1st in State (school record)
Caitlin Baran 200 IM 2:06.97 All-American consideration (school record)
Jeff Hendricks 100 free 45.64 Auto All-American, ranked 3rd in State (school record)
Claire Singley 500 free 5:00.23 All-American consideration (school record)
Wil Singley 500 free 4:30.21 Auto All-American, ranked 1st in State (school record)
Boys 400 Free Relay 3:07.74 Auto All-American, ranked 1st in State (school record)
(Trevor Mays, Jeff Hendricks, Drew Mays, Wil Singley)

Additional State Qualifiers included:
Girls 200 Medley Relay 1:50.63 All-American consideration
(Rachael Ausdenmoore, Caitlin Baran, Lisa Ginder, Laura Huning)
Claire Singley 2nd in 200 free 1:53.75 (school record)
Wil Singley 2nd in 200 free 1:40.69 Auto All-American (under school record but 2nd)
Trevor Mays 3rd in 200 free 1:41.55 Auto All-American
Lisa Ginder 2nd in 500 free 5:00.69 All-American consideration (under school record but 2nd)
Trevor Mays 2nd in 500 free 4:37.19 Auto All-American
Boys 200 Free Relay 2nd 1:26.30 Auto All-American (school record)
(Jeff Hendricks, Tevor Mays, Joey Yglasias, Wil Singley)
Drew Mays 3rd in 100 back 53.32
Caitlin Baran 2nd in 100 breast 1:05.41 Auto All-American (school record)

Other scorers (top 8 finalists) from the Regional Championships:
Kyla Oldroyd 6th in diving 289.35
Connor Bowles 4th in diving 343.50
Matthew Mason 6th in diving 292.25
Boys 200 Medley Relay 4th 1:41.71 season best
(Drew Mays, Joey Yglasias, Jacob McGough, Daniel Cox)
Kerry Wright 8th 200 free 1:58.74 season best
Daniel Cox 8th 200 free 1:45.76 pr
Drew Mays 3rd 200 IM 1:59.59 pr
Jacob McGough 8th 200 IM 2:02.24 pr
Rachael Ausdenmoore 4th 50 free 24.84 pr
Lisa Ginder 5th 100 fly 58.03 pr
Jacob McGough 8th 100 fly 54.15
Chelsea Dunlap 7th 100 free 54.32 pr
Joey Yglasias 4th 100 free 49.27 pr
Kerry Wright 8th 500 free 5:13.38 season best
Daniel Cox 7th 500 free 4:44.10 pr
Girls 200 Free Relay 4th 1:41.35 season best
(Rachael Ausdenmoore, Chelsea Dunlap, Katie Hitchcock, Claire Singley)
Rachael Ausdenmoore 8th 100 back 1:00.95 pr
Chelsea Dunlap 6th 100 breast 1:06.83 pr
Girls 400 Free Relay 4th 3:37.15 season best
(Caitlin Baran, Lisa Ginder, Claire Singley, Chelsea Dunlap)

The Dragon teams swam exceptionally well at Regionals and are now headed toward the State Championships in Austin. The Lady Dragons are looking for a top 10 finish, which would be the best in the district's 5A history. The Boys are looking for a top 3 finish, which would also be a first in Carroll's 5A history.

Kevin Murphy coaches the Dragon swim teams.

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DES Science News Update

The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Durham Elementary! Each grade level has recently been learning about different aspects of astronomy.

Pre-school students are learning about the Big Dipper, Ursa Major.

Kindergarten students know about the planets and have heard stories about the Zodiac constellations.

First graders know why the moon seems to change shape and how the tilt of the earth in relation to the sun causes the seasons.

Second graders are making star charts to take home.

Third graders have begun their unit on the planets. They are excited about the music program that will go along with their science unit.

Fourth graders are learning about the motion in space, the sun and how the sun affects the earth.

Durham Elementary School students show off their constellation map

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Janet Mosier (Carroll Elementary) following the death of her grandson, Ian, February 3. A memorial service will be held tomorrow in Grapevine.

And, to Kenneth Anderson and family after the death of his wife's grandmother January 29. Services were held in Idalou.

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Posted To The Website...

The following documents have been posted to the district's website this week:

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Fort Worth Symphony

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is presenting a family concert Saturday, February 17 at 11 a.m. at the Cliburn Recital Hall in Fort Worth - just once block east of Bass Performance Hall. The concert is entitled Silly Symphony and is filled with fun music geared toward entertaining children. Prior to the concert, there will be an orchestra instrument petting zoo that begins at 10:15 a.m.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Visit www.fwsymphony.org for details.

Summer Santa 2007 Approaching

Summer Santa 2007, the largest children's charity in the greater Northeast Tarrant County, is proud to announce its 11th annual Toy Drive for needy area children. Coinciding with the week of Valentine's Day, February 12-16, the Toy Drive is a chance for the community to express its affection for those children who so often do without.

This year's participating Carroll schools are: Old Union Elementary, Rockenbaugh Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Carroll Elementary and Carroll Senior High. Community members are encouraged to drop new, unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals) in each school's toy box during the third week of February.

All new toys collected in the school toy boxes will go to a dozen area charities this summer. Each school also competes in the fun annual contest to see who can collect the most new toys and win the legendary Summer Santa Toy trophies. The idea is to remind students that other area children need a new toy for the summertime and they can, as Summer Santa's motto says, "help make smiles."

For more information, visit www.summersanta.org or E-mail Laurie Starks at tennis2591@aol.com.

Upcoming Lacrosse Games

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Southlake Lacrosse games.

February 8: Division II Boys at home vs. Trinity
February 10: Division I Boys at Austin High
February 11: Division I Boys at Austin Westlake; Varsity Girls:at home vs. Highland Park

For more information, call 817-637-1579 or visit www.southlakelacrosse.com.

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