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Posted March 9, 2007

Carroll Announces Preliminary TAKS Scores

Carroll school officials have released preliminary reading scores in February’s administration of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). The scores reflect an overall 100 percent passing rate at the third grade level and a 99 percent passing rate at the fifth grade level.

In addition, 81 percent of the third grade students attained Commended performance on the reading test and 52 percent of the fifth grade students were Commended.

There were 523 students tested in third grade and 577 tested in fifth grade. School officials say there are a small number of students who did not master the test or were absent on testing day. These students will be given another chance to take the reading TAKS later this spring. Individual student and campus results will be sent to parents in report cards.

Keep in mind that preliminary scores may adjust slightly after the second testing administration and/or accountability reports are released in August.

Students across the district will take TAKS tests in other grade levels and subject areas in April.

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Trustees Approve Three-Year Broadcasting Deal

Trustees approved a three-year contract Monday night with Metro Sports Communications for the radio broadcast and internet radio broadcast rights of regular season football games, football playoff games and basketball, softball and baseball games at the Broadcaster’s discretion, but at least including any
games in those sports at the regional level or beyond.

Chuck Kelly of Metro Sport Communications has broadcast Dragon games since 2003. Games can be heard on KKGM-AM 1630 or by logging on to www.kkgmam.com.

Metro Sports Communications will pay Carroll ISD $15,000 for broadcast rights to the regular season football games and $1,250 per playoff game in 2007 and $1,500 per playoff game in 2008 and 2009.

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In Other Business, The School Board...

  • Recognized six City of Southlake poetry contest winners
  • Accepted an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) from local citizen Laura Friend
  • Accepted donations from Dragon Youth Football for monies to upgrade practice and game fields at Carroll Middle School as well as donations from the Johnson Elementary School PTO and the Southlake Women's Club
  • Heard a report on options for a K-6 Spanish Program. Trustees agreed to workshop on the topic at a later date;
  • Approved the Joint Elections agreement and contract for election services with Tarrant County
Trustees honored student winners of the City of Southlake's poetry contest during the March 5 School Board Meeting

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Special Board Meeting Held Thursday

Trustees convened for a special School Board meeting March 8. The Board authorized the Administration to enter into a contract for drainage and site work modifications at Durham Elementary/Intermediate School and Carroll Senior High School with Swaim Construction Association, Inc. of Dallas.

The winning bid was in the amount of $588,621 with a district contingency allowance of $25,000. The Board took no action on replacing the HVAC system at Durham Elementary/Intermediate School. Bids came in higher than expected, and Trustees requested additional time to consider various options.

The drainage work will begin at the schools as soon as the contract details are completed. The project is expected to be complete by August 15.

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Election Filing Deadline Approaching

Filing for the May Trustee Election continues through Monday, March 12 for the Place 6 and 7 seats on the Carroll School Board. Both seats are for three-year terms. Interested citizens may file for a place on the ballot during regular business hours at the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine.

At the time of publication, two candidates had filed for the race with neither facing opposition. Incumbent Sherri Williams filed for Place 7 on February 12 and John R. Thane filed for Place 6 on February 26.

Early voting takes 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.

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Spring Break Is March 12-16

Spring Break for Carroll ISD students and staff is March 12-16. All school campuses and offices will be closed during that week.

Also, keep in mind that Friday, April 6 currently remains a student/staff holiday. Due to an inclement winter storm in January, school will be in session Friday, May 4 to make up for one bad weather day.

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Grand Slam Event: Carroll Night At The Ballpark

Don't miss this year's Carroll Night At The Ballpark Saturday, April 21. Game time is 7:05 p.m. at Ameriquest Field as the Texas Rangers take on the Oakland A's.

All Carroll ISD staff members and those students with perfect attendance as of April 1 will receive complimentary ticket vouchers to attend the game. Activities include a fireworks show and special on-field recognition for selected students and staff members.

CISD students, employees, family members and friends are eligible for discounted tickets on five levels. The Texas Rangers make a $2 donation to the district for every advanced ticket purchased. Prices range from $5 to $39. Tickets may be purchased by phone, U.S. mail or fax. Note: A $3 service fee is applied to all phone orders.

Fliers and tickets vouchers will be delivered to campuses after Spring Break. For more information, or to view an electronic version of the flier, visit the link below.

2007 Carroll Night At The Ballpark Flier

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Governor Proclaims Educational Diagnosticians' Week

Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed March 5-9 as the 2007 Educational Diagnosticians' Week. Take time to thank a Carroll ISD diagnostician for the wonderful work they do for the students of our school district.

Governor's Proclamation: Education Diagnosticians' Week

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Save The Date: Dawson, Eubanks Blood Drive

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Dawson Middle and Eubanks Intermediate Blood Drive/Marrow Registry Drive. This event is scheduled for Monday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dawson Middle School, 400 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake.

To register, visit the following link: DMS/EIS Blood Drive/Marrow Drive or contact Renee Sorgel at 817-421-7475.

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March DAC Meeting Rescheduled

The District Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, March 27. Please note this new date. The time and location of the meeting will remain the same. An agenda will be posted to the district's website in the coming weeks.

DAC meets from 5 to 7 p.m. in the library of Dawson Middle School, 400 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake.

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Chamber, Schools Team Up For PRIDE

Carroll ISD has teamed up with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce’s Strategic Alliance to develop a mentoring program for middle school students. The P.R.I.D.E. Program (Providing Resources to Insure Dragon Excellence) is designed to build a bridge between the business community and the schools, while at the same time increasing the self awareness and esteem of students by encouraging them to give their best.

“The program provides opportunities for business leaders and community members to interact with Carroll students by supporting, encouraging and assisting the students to identify inner strengths in both social and academic areas of their lives,” said Mary Lehrer, CISD’s Academic Achievement Counselor. “We’re looking for adults who can serve as role models for exemplary character and citizenship.”

Lehrer said developing a positive bond with an adult outside of the family has shown to help students improve relationships with parents, which in turn increases the adolescents’ value of school and grades. This type of interaction also helps decrease absenteeism and substance abuse among adolescents, studies have shown.

To participate, volunteers give of their time and money depending on their level of commitment and availability. Options include four tiers of volunteering: Gold (Financial Mentor); White (Individual Mentor); Black (Adopt-A-Team Business Partner) and Green (Dragon Chat Classroom Mentor). The volunteers will work with students from Carroll Middle School and/or Dawson Middle School.

Members of the Chamber’s Strategic Alliance Committee are helping Lehrer get the program off the ground. Potential mentors must fill out an application, agree to a background check and attend a simple, but required training session. Application packets are available on the district’s website at http://www.southlakecarroll.edu. Simply click on the “Breaking News” link to find the Community Mentor Application.

The mission of the Chamber’s Strategic Alliance Committee is to create goodwill, foster positive relationships and to generate support for local organizations, like Carroll ISD, while creating loyalty to Southlake Chamber members and their businesses. Members of this group include Mark Guilbert of Chick-fil-A, Andrea Becicka of Spine Team Texas; Sandy Boyd of Capital One; Brian Zvonececk of Texas Insurance Exchange; Tommy Pennington of Tommy Pennington Realty Group at Keller Williams and Giovanna Phillips, President of the Southlake Chamber.

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Carroll Connection Mailed To Local Homes, Businesses

Carroll ISD's print newsletter, Carroll Connection, was mailed to CISD homes and businesses earlier this week. This issue includes a feature story on a Carroll Senior High School student's upcoming trip to Africa. To view the online version, visit the link below.

Carroll Connection: February 2007

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Special Video Series Highlights Carroll Education Foundation Grants

The Carroll Education Foundation and CISD's Communications & Marketing Department have teamed up to create a new video series entitled Grants In Action. This series highlights the various grants made possible in CISD by the Carroll Education Foundation and its generous supporters.

The first episode of Grants In Action is currently playing on the district's 24-hour cable television channel and spotlights Carroll Elementary School's grant: "Weather, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Everything!"

For a complete list of CISD cable programming, visit www.southlakecarroll.edu/cable.htm.

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Farmers Insurance Group Joins We Care

Carroll ISD's We Care program is pleased to welcome Farmers Insurance Group as a platinum-level sponsor. Farmers is a full-service insurance company offering home, auto, life, health and commerical products. Founded in 1928, Farmers Insurance Group is the country's third largest writer of both private passenger automobile and homeowners insurance.

For more information, contact Insurance & Financial Agent Brian Zvonecek at 817-251-8999 or visit online at www.txie.com. Farmers is located at 190 W. Highway 114, Suite A in Southlake.

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Variety Of Camps Available To CISD Students

Students have a variety of options when it comes to choosing a camp this spring and summer. Below is a list of fliers, and each link includes details regarding camps hosted by Carroll ISD staff members.

In addition , Carroll ISD is offering a Middle School Summer Physical Education course during June and July. This class is available for students entering eighth grade next school year.

Two sessions are offered - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The class will cover a variety of topics including CPR/First Aid, Wilderness Survival, Fishing, Boat Safety, Backpacking and Camping Skills and much more. Tuition is $275 per student.

Visit the district's website at www.southlakecarroll.edu and click the "Breaking News" link for more information.

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Students To Showcase Art, Music During March

Carroll ISD is participating in Youth Art Month during March. The Southlake Public Library will begin spotlighting student artwork for nine weeks from CISD elementary, intermediate and middle school students beginning March 19. Below is a show schedule:

  • March 19-March 26, Johnson Elementary
  • March 26-April 2, Carroll Elementary
  • April 2-April 9, Rockenbaugh Elementary
  • April 9-April 16, Durham Elementary
  • April 16-April 23, Old Union Elementary
  • April 23-April 30, K-8th combined
  • April 30-May 7, Durham Intermediate
  • May 7-May 14, Eubanks Intermediate
  • May 14-May 21, Carroll Middle
  • May 21-May 29, Dawson Middle

Southlake Library's hours are: Mondays and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The Library is closed on Sundays.

CISD K-8 student artwork will also be on display April 27-29 during Southlake Town Square's Art in the Square event in the Children’s Art booth.

Lastly, K-8 art and music students will be highlighted at the annual CISD Art Show with music performances at Carroll High School Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 29 from noon to 4 p.m.

The music performance schedule for April 28 is listed below; performances will take place in the CHS cafeteria.

9:30 a.m.- Old Union Elementary
10:30 a.m. - Durham Intermediate
11:30 a.m. - Johnson Elementary
1:30 p.m. - Carroll Elementary
2:30 p.m. - Durham Elementary

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Carroll Theatre Announces One Act Performances

Carroll ISD’s Theatre Department proudly presents The Women of Lockerbie. This is the group’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) One Act play. Public performances will be held Monday, March 19 and Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Admission for students and adults is $5 and tickets will be available at the door. All CISD staff members receive complimentary admission.

Show Synopsis:
Madeline is a mother from New Jersey roaming the hills of Lockerbie Scotland, looking for her son’s remains that were lost in the crash of Pan Am 103 seven years earlier. She meets the women of Lockerbie, who are fighting the U.S. government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the plane’s wreckage. The women, determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of love, want to wash the clothes of the dead and return them to the victims’ families. THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE is loosely inspired by a true story, although the characters and situations in the play are purely fictional. Written in the structure of a Greek tragedy, it is a poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate. 2001 winner of the silver medal in the Onassis International Playwriting Competition and the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award.

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Dawson Students To Greet Troops

More than 50 seventh and eighth grade students from Dawson Middle School will travel to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Tuesday, March 20. The group's purpose is to greet incoming U.S. troops as they arrive for a two-week furlough.

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Forensic Team Takes Silver At State, Sophomore Earns Gold

More than 190 schools from across the State participated in the Texas Forensic Association State Tournament held at Creekview High School in Carrollton March 1-3. With 23 members of the Dragon team qualified, the team finished second place in the State.

The following is a list of individual results:

  • SAMANTHA SHAW - STATE CHAMPION IN CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE and top 32 in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
  • DANIELLE SMOGARD - 8th in Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • WHITNEY BOSWORTH - 5th in Congressional Debate and Top 18 in United States
    Extemporaneous Speaking
  • DILLON HUFF - 6th in Congressional Debate and Top 18 in Foreign
    Extemporaneous Speaking
  • BEN GOJER AND KAYCE KUNTZ - 3rd in Duet Acting
  • ANDREW RYDER AND DAVID HOWE - 6th in Duet Acting
  • KEVIN COMARTIN AND HARRISON ATKINS - Top 18 in Duet Acting
  • ANDREW RYDER - Top 18 in Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation
  • DAVID HOWE - Top 18 in Dramatic
  • HARRISON ATKINS - Top 18 in Humorous
  • BEN GOJER - Top 18 in Dramatic
  • KEVIN COMARTIN - Top 32 in Humorous
  • JESSE BECK - 13th Top Speaker in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • CONNOR HUFF - Top 32 in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
  • RICHARD JORDAN - Top 32 in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking
  • EMILY CARDIN - Top 32 in Congressional Debate
  • KEVIN CHIU - Top 32 in Congressional Debate and Foreign Extemporaneous
    Speaking
  • PATRICK HUMES - Top 32 in Impromptu Speaking
  • ANDREW RYDER AND DAVID HOWE - 5th in Duet

Diane Forbes coaches the Dragon Forensic Team.

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Swim Team Presentations To Take Place During Middle School Athletics

The Carroll Dragon swim team will be making presentations in to middle school students during athletic classes. The team visited DMS today (March 9) and will visit CMS Friday, March 23.

Head Swim Coach Kevin Murphy will be bringing Regional Qualifiers, All-State Swimmers and All-American swimmers, along with demonstration equipment, team and individual awards, as well as a State High School and Regional Competition "racing video" to show CISD seventh and eighth graders. These presentations will be used to tell the students about the opportunities available through competitive swimming in middle school and high school.

For more information, contact Dragon Swim Coach Kevin Murphy at MurphyK@cisdmail.com.

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CSHS Student Council Sweeps State Competition

A group of Carroll Senior High School Student Council senators and officers recently attended the Texas Association of Student Councils' District 3 Conference to make submittals for the five different state awards (Pride and Patriotism; Drugs, Alcohol Awareness and Safety & Health; Community Service; Energy and Environment and Outstanding Student Council).

These submittals consisted of a collection of reports of the different projects the Student Council has implemented this year. Each project earns points for the team and each area has a minimum number of points that need to be earned in order to be awarded state recognition.

The Dragons fulfilled all the necessary requirements and earned the Sweepstakes award. The team will be recognized at the Texas Association of Student Councils in April.

Lora Benedetti serves as the CSHS Student Council sponsor.

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DMS Student Recognized For Service On Texas Independence Day

Dawson Middle School student Sabrina Shao was recognized along with 22 other Dallas/Fort Worth area student leaders for serving schools and communities. The recognition took place March 2 at Education in Action’s Texas Independence Day Recognition ceremony and reception.

Sabrina was honored for her project - Change for Change, in which she led a group of Dawson students who advertised her project by hanging posters around the school and acquired boxes for a coin drive. The money Sabrina raised by having students donate loose change was donated to Christ Haven. DMS teacher Nancy Anthony was the staff sponsor for this project.

Each of the student honorees participated in the Lone Star Leadership Academy, a week-long leadership development program offered each summer by Education in Action. As graduates of this program, they were invited to join the Lone Star Youth Leadership Council to receive leadership training during the school year to support them as they created and led service projects in their schools and communities. Across the state, 38 students completed service projects as members of the Lone Star Youth Leadership Council during the 2006-2007 school year. Education in Action celebrated these outstanding young students’ contributions on Texas Independence Day in honor of the organization’s mission to empower young Texans to be informed and active leaders in their communities.

For more information about Education in Action, visit www.educationinaction.org or call 817-285-8961.

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Lady Dragon Basketball Players Earn District Awards

Congratulations to the following Lady Dragon basketball team members who earned district awards:

1st Team All District- Regan Soldner

2nd Team All District- Jazman Patterson and Elizabeth Lerohl

Honorable Mention- Jacki Eveslage, Kathryn Lonsberry, and Bailey O'Brien

Runner up Newcomer of the Year- Bailey O'Brien

Academic All District- Holle Anderson, Ashley Bell, Jenna Cossu, Jacki Eveslage, Elizabeth Lerohl, Kathryn Lonsberry, Catie McGowan, Breigh Morgan, Bailey O'Brien, Jazman Patterson,Cass Roberts, Elizabeth Rogers, Stephanie Roosma, Regan Soldner, Katie Sweeney

All State Academic- Elizabeth Lerohl

Niki Gilley coaches the Lady Dragon Basketball team.

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PALS Groups Team Up To Raise Funds For Charities

Carroll Middle School's Peer Assisted Leadership (PALS) team joined forces with Carroll Senior High School's PALS to raise money for the organization - Bring A Light To Others (BALTO). Together, the group raised more than $4,000 that will be donated to local charities.

Pictured: Coach Gayle Wood, Annie Ludwig, Jordan Lucabaugh, Abby Miller, Audrey Harroun, Kelsi Hildreth, Kristen Mabry, Bailey Buck, BreAnna Young, Mimi vanAmerongen, Taylor Schneider, Kimi Siu, Patrick Quintanilla, Elana Orfield, Kasi Hildreth, Taylor Brown, Connor Osburn, Mary Beth Grotheer, Elle Bingaman, Megan Cole, Amanda Baker, and Alyssa Perritte. Not Pictured: Kailey Glenn

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Emerald Belles Steal Show At Competition

The varsity Emerald Belles competed at the ShowMaker's Drill Team State Competition last weekend against schools from San Antonio, Austin and Houston. The Belles took the top spot out of their division. The team competed in kick, lyrical and jazz, and were awarded first place in all three dances.

The Belles also received Outstanding Choreography, Technique, Precision and Showmanship awards in addition to recognition as Overall Entertainment Award, Creative Costuming, Sweepstakes, Judge's Award and the prestigious Line of Champions.

The Emerald Belle officers came in as first runner-up in their division. They also received first place in modern and hip-hop, and were first runner-up in jazz and lyrical. The officers won Sweepstakes, Judge's Award, Line of Champions, Outstanding Choreography, Precision, Technique and Showmanship.

Lyndsay Renger was named as a Solo Finalist out of over 150 soloists and placed as fifth runner-up! Karis Warren and Lyndsay Renger entered in a duet and won second place. Emily Giffin, Corinne Lorence, Hannah Mason, Brooke Anderson, Rachel Campbell, Ali Christensen, Michelle Edgar, Danielle Gagnon, West Hardin, Alyssa Paneri and Megan Shaw entered in the large ensemble division and were awarded second place. Congratulations Emerald Belles!

Melissa Page directs the varsity Emerald Belles drill team.

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CMS Choirs Earn Awards At UIL

Both the Varsity and Non-Varsity Treble Carroll Middle School Choirs received University Interscholastic League (UIL) awards at the UIL Middle School/Junior High Choral Performance and Sight-reading Contests in Carrollton last week.

The eighth grade Varsity Treble choir received all division ones from three judges in the sight-reading contest, earning the Superior UIL plaque for sight-reading. The seventh grade Non-Varsity choir received a UIL Superior plaque for their sight-reading performance.

Lara Shore directs the Carroll Middle School choirs.

Seventh Grade: front row - Blaire Sanders, Mary Malone, Megan Purvis; back row - Maddie Shoupp, Jordan Acton, Regan Rogers, Hallie Phillips (not pictured: Mini Bhatacharya) Eighth Grade: front row- Jennifer Welch, Erin McCoy, Laura Dunn, Mimi van Amerongen; middle row- Kaitlyn Carraher; back row- Blakely Thomas, Angela Allen, Heather Healy, Mary Beth Grotheer, Ebony Humphrey (not pictured: Lexie Elieson)

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DIS Band Students In Tune With Victory

Congratulations to the 102 band students who earned 214 gold medals and 10 silver medals at the Durham Intermediate/Carroll Middle School Solo and Ensemble Contest held March 3.

In addition, judges awarded several students outstanding soloist awards. Those awards went to the following individuals: Celine Rodriquez-Flute, Danny Vegel-Flute, Anthony Meehan-Oboe, Courtney Fruedenthal-Oboe, Katie Weinberger-Bassoon, Rachel Moore-Clarinet, Katelyn Moore-Alto Saxophone, Gavin Menechini-Trumpet, Luke Miller-Trumpet, Blake Bartholomae-French Horn, Stephanie Terry-French Horn, Ryan Taunton-Trombone, Jared Neeley-Trombone, Cameron Brewer-Trombone, Tayler Feldotto-Euphonium and John Harvey-Percussion.

Billy Gresham directs the DIS band and Dorothy Dell directs the CMS band.

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Rockenbaugh Kindergartners Celebrate Cat In The Hat Birthday

Rockenbaugh Elementary Kindergartners celebrated the 10th birthday of Dr. Seuss' famous book, Cat In The Hat, March 2. RES Principal Karen White is pictured below reading the classic book to the students who wore red and white striped paper hats to celebrate the occasion.

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Dragon Students Participate In Special Olympics Competition

Congratulations to the special olympians who recently competed in the area basketball competition in Arlington. The athletes did an outstanding job, and a special thanks to coaches Marc, Joan and Brett McGaffigan. The following is a list of results.

Individual Skills:
Chris Norman - Gold Medal
Barrett Benesh - Silver Medal
Joasia Nelson - Silver Medal Jordan Brett - Silver Medal
Marshall Varriale - Gold Medal
Lindsey Baist - Gold Medal
Nick Kane - Silver Medal
Brian Hill - Silver Medal
Alexis Edwards - Bronze Medal

Team Skills: - Bronze Medal
Alissa Walburg
Jamie Hill
Jessica Pollari
Macy Smith
Connor Rausch

Team Competition: - Bronze Medal
Kathryn Albertini
Alicia Wettig
Andreas Nauwelaers
Chase Milyo
Christa Wicklund
Colton Quinn
Jimmy Makowiecki

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DES Students Participate In American Backyard Bird Count

Durham Elementary School students recently participated in The Great Backyard Bird Count by dressing in bird costumes and attending an event held February 17 in Southlake Town Square that was hosted by volunteers from the Bob Jones Nature Center. The DES students greeted Southlake residents who attended the event.

For more information about the national bird count, visit www.birdsource.org.

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Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton Visit EIS Students

Eubanks Intermediate School fifth graders were recently paid a visit by Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

They were exposed to some dialogue that may have taken place during the development of the United States Constitution. Students were able to observe opposing views and similar views of our country's forefathers.

 

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Our Newest Baby Dragons

Congratulations to Laura Salazar (Durham Elementary) and husband Jose on the birth of their baby boy Samuel Addison. Samuel was born March 1 weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

And, to Donna Barringon (Business Office) on the birth of her grandson, Brenden Michael Herren. Brenden was born March 9 and weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Altrusa DFW Awarding Scholarships to Carroll Seniors

Altrusa DFW is awarding $1,000 scholarships to three deserving graduating Carroll seniors. The scholarships are outlined below.

The Frances D. Waldman ASTRA Scholarship is available to a qualifying Carroll Senior High School senior who has been a member of the CSHS ASTRA club for at least one school year. Scholarship criteria are based on the student's contribution to his or her community and personification of the ASTRA principles.

The Altrusa DFW Community Service Scholarship is available to a graduating CSHS senior based upon that student’s contribution to his/her school, church or city via community service.

The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship is designed for a graduating CSHS senior who has overcome some personal obstacle or has addressed a particular challenge in a positive way.

All applications are available in the Guidance Office at CSHS. The deadline for all scholarship applications is Friday, April 13.

Altrusa International, Inc. of DFW is an organization of professionals from diverse career fields who volunteer their time, talents and energy to serve unmet needs in the communities in the DFW Airport area. The group promotes fellowship among members and fosters leadership and personal growth. For more information about Altrusa DFW or these scholarships, visit www.altrusadfw.com or contact Linda Pavona at lindaleona@aol.com.

 

Carroll Flutist Shines at Dallas Symphonic Festival

Carroll High School freshman Ashley Wang recently participated in the annual Dallas Symphonic Festival. This music event was held March 3-4 at Southern Methodist University's Owen Fine Arts Center. Ashley was awarded first place in the Junior Woodwind Concerto division and went on to finish in the top three the next day for the Grand Prize winners among other young artists from String, Brass and Piano divisions.

Ashley will be traveling next to Toronto for a National Competition held by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) March 22-25.

 


Carroll Students Participate In Alliance Rugby

Below is information about the Alliance Rugby Football Club. This is a local club and team for the North Tarrant County area and has opportunities for players ages 7-19. Visit the link below for additional information.

Alliance Rugby Football Club

 

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hosting Art Contest

March 31 is the deadline for Texas students in grades fourth through 12th to enter the ninth annual Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art contest.

For details on the contest and how to enter, go to www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishart. Texas entries are judged at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens. Contestants must create an illustration of an officially recognized state fish and write a one-page composition about its behavior, habitat and conservation. One Texas winner will be selected from each of three grade levels: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Those winners will then compete at the national level for best of show and art of conservation stamp honors.

Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, March 31 to be eligible for judging. The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is a facility of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that incorporates a visitor center, educational programming and a production fish hatchery. It is located 75 miles southeast of Dallas and is open Tuesday through Sunday. For more information call 903-676-2277 or visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tffc.

Library Book , Video Drive Deadline Extended

Photo by Debbie Baynard, Alliance News

The Southlake Public Library and the Black History Cultural Enrichment Committee have extended the opportunity for those who planned to contribute to the annual book and video drive featuring African American authors through Saturday, March 24. The donation requirement has been expanded to include not only new books by African American authors, but also to include educationally enriching videos. The goal remains to increase the library's diverse resources, and to educate and enrich all.

Visit the Southlake Public Library from now through Spring Break to drop off your contribution. Book donation bins are located in front of the reference desk. For more information, contact Sheila Halliman at 817-488-1252.

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