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Posted June 6, 2007

2006-2007 School Year Wraps Up Friday

The 2006-2007 school year will come to a close Friday - concluding another successful year for Carroll ISD students and staff.

Summer hours for CISD's Administration Center begin the week of June 11. Offices will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays. Regular hours resume the week of August 13. The first day of school for the 2007-2008 school year is Monday, August 27.

Best wishes for a safe and happy summer, and good luck to the Class of 2007.

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Commencement Ceremonies To Take Place At Dragon Stadium

The Class of 2007 will graduate Friday, June 8 at Dragon Stadium in Southlake. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. This is the first outdoor graduation of its kind to be held at Dragon Stadium. School officials plan to test a parent notification system by calling all senior parents with a message regarding the ceremony. All other CISD parents will receive an end-of-school message from the Superintendent, as well.

Should inclement weather cause a postponement of graduation ceremonies, it will be announced as part of the parent notification test, and a message will also be posted to the "Breaking News" page of the District's website. In the event of postponement, the ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on the following day at Dragon Stadium. There are additional rain contingencies throughout the weekend. To view this plan, visit the link below.

2007 Graduation Inclement Weather Plan

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Ondrasek Named National Coach Of The Year

Dragon Coach Robert Ondrasek

Dragon Cross Country and Track Coach Robert Ondrasek has been named the 2007 Girls Cross Country National High School Coach of the Year. Ondrasek was selected by a national committee and chosen based on his leadership qualities and outstanding coaching achievements - including leading the Lady Dragons to a State Championship this year.

Coach Ondrasek will receive a sculpture from the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) and will be honored in the NHSCA Sports Hall of Fame Museum.

For more information about this organization, visit the following link: www.nhsca.com/coachoftheyear_info.php.

Congratulations Coach Ondrasek!

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Northwest Administrator Named To Student Services Post

Dr. Lowell Strike

Carroll School Board members voted Monday to hire Dr. Lowell Strike to fill the district’s new position of Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. Dr. Strike is currently serving as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in Northwest ISD. He has 27 years experience in education as a teacher, principal and central office administrator.

"I’m excited about the opportunity to become a part of the Dragon family and also a part of the community that makes up Carroll ISD,” said Dr. Strike. “The folks that I have met so far have done nothing but confirm for me that I want to be a part of a district like Carroll. I’m excited about the opportunity to be serving the kids of this community.”

Superintendent David Faltys said he created the new division of Student Services in an effort to increase customer service and support to campus principals, parents and students. His reorganization of central office came after a year of reviewing daily operations. The reorganization plan was supported by an independent review done by Moak Casey & Associates out of Austin. The report identified a number of recommendations regarding CISD’s central office operations, encouraging all divisions to become more service-oriented.

“We’re really exited to add Lowell to our leadership team,” Dr. Faltys said. “His vast level of
experience and knowledge will be a great addition to the talented people we have working here in
the district.”

To read the entire press release, visit the link below:

CISD Press Release: Northwest Administrator Named To Carroll Student Services Post

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Matt Miller To Lead Carroll Middle School

Matt Miller

School Board Trustees have named Matt Miller as the new principal of Carroll Middle School. The decision was made at the June 4 School Board meeting. Miller replaces Kenneth Anderson who recently accepted a position in Keller ISD.

Miller has 12 years of experience in education and has been employed by Carroll ISD since 1998. He most recently served as Carroll Middle School’s Assistant Principal. Miller was recommended by a 12-member campus interview committee consisting of teachers and parents.

"I am very excited about the wonderful opportunity to continue in another leadership role at Carroll Middle School,” Miller said. “The transition from assistant principal to principal will be smooth because I am blessed to be able to work with a wonderful staff, great students, and very supportive parents."

To read the entire press release, visit the link below:

CISD Press Release: Miller Named Carroll Middle Principal

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In Other Business, The School Board...

  • Recognized the student and staff participants in the Game Over drug & alcohol awareness program and watched a video from the project;
  • Heard a presentation from Athletic Director Ronnie Tipps on CISD's Athletic Program;
  • Heard a report from the District's Best Practices Team;
  • Approved contract recommendations for teachers and personnel other than teachers;
  • Approved a contract with EST Group in the amount of $90,000 for professional services needed in clustering and consolidating district-wide technology network services;
  • Approved a settlement agreement as presented in Executive Session;
  • Approved a contract with Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc. for air balancing work at Carroll High School in the amount of $19,460;
  • Approved an addendum to Bailey Banks & Biddle's marketing agreement, allowing the jewelry store the right to be the exclusive provider of tiaras for Carroll Senior High School's 2008 and 2009 prom queens.

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School Board Meets June 13

Trustees will meet Wednesday, June 13 at noon at the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Agenda topics will include a demographer's report and other general business items. This meeting takes the place of the originally scheduled June 18 School Board meeting, which has been canceled.

A complete agenda will be posted to the district's website Friday afternoon.

Note: The Budget & Finance Committee has moved its meeting (originally scheduled for June 14) to coincide with the June 13 School Board meeting from noon to 3 p.m. at the CISD Administration Building.

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Summer School Sessions Approaching

Below is a reminder of the 2007 Summer School dates. Enrollment concluded in May.

Summer School classes for students in grades 7-12 are being held at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. The first session is from June 18 through July 13, followed by the second session from July 16 through August 8. The contact for secondary summer school is CSHS Principal Dr. Daniel Presley.

Due to construction on the Durham Elementary Campus, Elementary Summer School for students in grades K-6 is being held at Carroll Elementary School, 1705 W. Continental Avenue. There are three sessions: June 12-15, June 18-21 and June 25-28. The contact is Durham Elementary School Assistant Principal Sylvia Barnett.

The Extended School Year program (ESY) is being held at Rockenbaugh Elementary, 301 Byron Nelson Parkway and Carroll Senior High School. Sessions are June 25 through July 12 and July 23- August 9. The contact for this program is Bonny Cabla.

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Parents, Public Invited To Give Input

Carroll ISD's Communications & Marketing Department has developed an end-of-year online survey to provide an avenue for public input on a variety of issues. The survey feedback will be used to enhance the District's communication services with community members, parents and employees, as well as develop a Communications Plan for the 2007-2008 school year.

Please visit the link below to provide your valuable input. The survey is anonymous and takes about five minutes to complete. If you are unable to complete the survey at one given moment, you can return to the link to complete the survey at any time. Once you have completed the survey and submitted your answers, you will be unable to access the link.

Also, please note that if two individuals from the same household wish to complete the survey, two separate computers must be used. This survey link is also available on the District's "Breaking News" web page. Please complete the survey by Friday, June 22.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 817-949-7080.

2007 CISD Parent/Public Survey

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CEF Announces Football Season Tickets Winner

CEF Executive Director Dana Sternfeld waits as CISD Chief Technology Officer Harry Ingalls draws the winning name for the season tickets June 4

The Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) conducted an official drawing June 4 at Carroll ISD's Administration Center for a pair of football season tickets.

Scott and Stacey Dyer of Grapevine are the proud recipients of these 50-yard line seats for the 2007 Dragon football season.

CEF kicked off an annual gift giving campaign in May with football tickets thrown in to entice CISD parents to send their contributions in by the June 1 deadline. The Foundation wishes to thank all participants for their contributions and encourage parents to continue to become involved with CEF's mission toward excellence in education.

CEF has provided funding for teacher grants and student scholarships for the past 10 years, and supports programs that enhance enrichment for CISD students. Contributions to the 2007 Campaign are still being accepted online through Paypal by visiting www.southlakecef.org or by mailing donations to the following address: CEF Campaign 2007, P.O. Box 93041, Southlake, 76092.

Save the date for the 2007 Culinary Celebration scheduled for Sunday, October 7 at DFW International Airport's Hyatt Regency Hotel. For more information about this annual event or the 2007 campaign, contact Executive Director Dana Sternfeld at 817-421-3282 or by E-mail at dsternfeld@southlakecef.org.

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Student Ambassadors Donate To Cook Children's

Carroll High School's Student Ambassadors recently made a $1,000 donation to Cook Children's Health Foundation. The students were able to give the money because of a variety of fundraising activities.

Congratulations to the following 2006-2007 Student Ambassadors on a successful year:

Bazar, Breanne
Beck, Cameron
Brennan, Cameron
Brown, Hannah
Day, Chelsea
Dyer, Taylor
Glasener, Mariah
Gould, Rebeccah
Herzog, Alexa
Holcomb, Alex
Kaser, Lilli
Lee, Kathy
Ma, Esther
Mochulsky, Rick
Petrovich, Nicholas
Pittman, Stewart
Prasla, Aliya
Rowell, Courtney
Shah, Nisha
Shiminski, AJ
Stewart, Brittney
Sun, Ruby
Wagner, Amanda
Wu, Rose

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Community Service Winners Announced


The CSHS/CHS Parent Teachers Student Organization (PTSO) recently announced the winners of the 2007 Community Service Award. With the help of the PTSO and a panel from the Southlake Senior Citizens, the applications were reviewed and selected.

Congratulations to senior students Matthew Krieger and McKenna Rankin. These students volunteered in a variety of activities throughout the community and logged more than 1,200 hours combined. Both Matthew and McKenna will receive a community service patch for their efforts.

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CMS To Offer Character Council Next Year

 Carroll Middle School is establishing a Character Council Class for the upcoming school year. This class will provide the student body with the opportunity to increase its Dragon Pride.

The Character Council will continually strive to enhance faculty-student relationships and promote the involvement of students in campus functions. It will also provide a forum for expression of student thought and teach the value of character, resulting in student pride and school spirit, amongst the members of the entire CMS student body.

For information, contact CMS Counselors Jane Kea at 817-949-5403 or Tiffany Doss at 817-949-5402. Student applications are available online by visiting the CMS website at www.southlakecarroll.edu/CMS/index.htm. Forms may also be picked up in the CMS counseling office. The deadline to apply for the CMS Character Council is Friday, June 29.

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Seven CSHS Students Qualify For American Legion Program

American Legion Fort Worth Commander Mr. "Sonny" Scott is pictured with Carroll students Luke Riley, Colby Lowe, David Faltys, Matt Swinton, Trey Norman and Lowell Stanford. Not pictured: Scott Zapatka

Seven Carroll Senior High School students have been selected as candidates for The American Legion's Boys State program.

These young men were selected for this prestigious group based on outstanding leadership and academic performance. They are individuals who demonstrate character, loyalty and service to their schools and community. They were recommended by CSHS staff members.

The American Legion has established certain qualifications for prospective Boys State citizens. Males who have successfully completed their junior year of high school and have at least one more semester of high school remaining are considered eligible to participate.

For additional information about this program, visit The American Legion online at www.legion.org.

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Dragon Band Members Earn Competition Medals

Dragon Band members competed in the Texas State Solo & Ensemble competition June 1 - earning a total of 58 gold and silver medals.

The following ensemble members received gold medals for their performances:

Flute Trio: Stephanie Boisvert, Meghan Gregg and Lindsey Strehlow
Clarinet Trio: Cathy Kim, Michael Moore and Stephen Williams
Brass Quintet: Katie Jones, Alex Laufer, Aaron Messing, Kyle Russell and Colton Klatt
Percussion Trio: Andrew Bair, Matt Mason and Kate Vorel
Percussion Ensemble: Matt Krieger, David Lee, David Lerohl, Austin Thomason and Zack Waters
Percussion Ensemble: Vanessa Custable, Sara Donnelly, Mureji Fatunde, Kali Freehling, Sam Friedland, Payton Giacomarro, Nick Harrison, Danielle Mullings, Jack Pearson, Stephen Sheffield, Blake Standifer, Makensie Stephens and Dillon Votaw

The following students received gold medals for their solos:

Matt Mason - Percussion
Andrew Bair - Percussion
Tyler Alviz - Percussion
Tim Scalzo - Percussion
Adam Lucas - Percussion
Mureji Fatunde - Percussion
David Lerohl - Percussion
Aron Mession - Trumpet
Devin Eddleman - Alto Saxophone
Meghan Gregg - Flute
Brian Clancy - Bb Clarinet
Austin Thomason - Percussion
Laura Edwards - Flute
Kelly Jones - Flute
Andrew Bair - Percussion
Brian Clancy - Alto Saxophone
Eric Stroope - Percussion
Braden Walter - Baritone Saxophone
Emily Seiter - Oboe
Ashley Wang - Flute

The following students received silver medals for their solos:

Michael Keane - Bassoon
Kyle Hanson - Percussion
Kali Freeling - Percussion
Vanessa Custable - Percussion
Claudine Lucena - Bassoon
McKenzie Stephens - Percussion
Blake Standifer - Percussion
Sam Van Cleve - Percussion
David Lee - Percussion
Kirsten Green - Percussion
Zack Waters - Percussion
Anthony Weber - Euphonium
Travis Howell - French Horn
Katie Jones - French Horn
Tyler Webster - Clarinet
Ann Callahan - Clarinet
Amanda Nicodem - Alto Saxophone
Sara Donnelly - Piano
Eric Morrison - Tuba
Shane Ritchey - Tenor Saxophone
Stephanie Boisvert - Flute
Haley Larkin - Alto Saxophone

Ron Behrends directs the Carroll Dragon band.

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Elementary's Secret Garden Gets Makeover

Carroll Elementary School students have a new pond and waterfall in their campus' Secret Garden thanks to Trey Bradley of Environmental Enhancement and the CES Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).

The PTO funded the materials and Mr. Bradley donated the labor to create the pond as part of a Ponds4Kids program intended to enhance children's understanding and appreciation for nature and aquatic ecosystems. This beautiful pond will be enjoyed by CES students for many years to come.

Above, CES kindergarten students learn about Science by visiting their school's newly updated Secret Garden

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Teachers Of The Year Honored By Local Jewelry Store

Bailey Banks & Biddle celebrated the work of Carroll ISD staff members during a teacher appreciation event held at the Southlake store May 31.

Attendees enjoyed refreshments while browsing the latest Bailey Banks & Biddle jewelry collections. Park Place Lexus of Grapevine provided free valet for the event.

The 2006-2007 Campus Teachers of the Year were recognized and each received gifts from the hosting Sponsors.

Shown at left are Park Place General Manager Chris Bruner, K-6 District Teacher of the Year Joan Gibbs, Superintendent Dr. David Faltys, Secondary Teacher of the Year DeAnn Barta and Bailey Banks & Biddle Southlake Store Manager Steve Huggins.

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Carroll Medical Academy Hosts First Awards Banquet

Parent and CMA Booster Club Vice President Molly Bullard checks the microscope fund donation table during the CMA Awards Banquet May 24

Carroll Medical Academy (CMA) held its inaugural awards banquet May 24 honoring the achievements of CMA members and welcoming new students to the program. Activities included a silent auction that raised funds for new microscopes for the Academy.

The members of CMA wish to thank the following businesses and individuals for generously donating items for the auction:

  • Spine Team Texas
  • EMC Emergency Medical Center
  • Fitness Together
  • American Backyard
  • All American Frisbee Dogs
  • Bath and Body Works
  • Rapid Refill Ink
  • Asian Top Restaurant
  • Melange Musical
  • Mary Kay Consultant
  • Magic Pen and Ink
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe
  • Starbucks Coffee
  • Edonhana Hibachi & Sushi
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Piccomolo, Art by Kim Holcomb
  • Zivla, Inc
  • Birthdays by Gaither
  • Sean Lauren Salon - Cassandra Flores
  • Carroll Senior High School Junior Class
  • CISD Coach Renae Osborne
  • CISD Coach Niki Gilley
  • CISD Coach Jon Youngblood
  • CISD Teacher David Allison

The Carroll Medical Academy was established in 2004 and the number of student applicants has continued to grow each year. In 2007, more than 100 students applied to the Academy; 26 were accepted. CMA is a magnet program that focuses on providing exceptional students, who have an interest in the medical field, with a math and science intensive curriculum beginning the freshman year of high school.

For more information about the Carroll Medical Academy, contact Sherry Martin at MartinSh@cisdmail.com or call 817-949-5800.

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Durham Students Fill In For Principal, Superintendent

Durham Elementary School fourth graders Casey Wasserman and Sterling Walker had big shoes to fill recently. Casey served as the DES Principal for the day while Sterling took over the Superintendent's busy job. The two were sworn in at CISD's Administration Center June 5 before an audience of DES parents and staff. They later took a water tour of Lake Grapevine.

The opportunity to be Principal and Superintendent for the day were auction items at Durham's spring fundraiser. Other winners included DES Science Lab Teacher for the day Matthew Varialle.

DES students Casey Wasserman and Sterling Walker pose with Board President Erin Shoupp, DES Principal Dr. Betty McIlvain and Superintendent Dr. David Faltys

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eNews Corrections

The following Lady Dragon softball players earned All-District awards and were inadvertently omitted from last week's edition:

1st Team
Margaret McAvoy - Jr

Honorable Mention
Katherine Olear - Jr.
Megan Yglesias - Soph.

Academic All - District
Meredith Benge
Lindsay Carlson
Erin Drescher
Melissa Jacobowski
Jenna Lopes
Margaret McAvoy
Melissa Morris
Emily Myers
Bailey O'Brien
Kathrine Olear
Kayla Thielk
Megan Warren
Megan Yglesias

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Posted To The Website

The following documents were recently posted to the district website:

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Don't Miss Central Market's Kick-Off To Summer Party

Central Market of Southlake is hosting a Playground Party Saturday, June 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Activities will include face painting, a balloon artist, children's DJ and, of course, delicious food.

Click the flier link below for additional details. Central Market is located at 1425 E. Southlake Boulevard.

Central Market's Kick-Off To Summer Party flier

 

Southlake Lacrosse To Host Skills Clinic

The Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association (SCLA) is hosting a skills clinic June 11-14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for boys and girls in grades 3-8. Experienced coaches from the Southlake Lacrosse staff will work with campers on skills and players will be divided into groups by age/grade. The cost for the clinic is $50 per player.

For more information, visit the link below or call 817-706-0860.

Southlake Lacrosse Skills Clinic

In other news, the SCLA recently held its varsity banquet. To read a list of award recipients,visit the link below. Mark your calendars for next year's registration date - Tuesday, September 11. Visit www.southlakelacrosse.org for details.

Press Release: SCLA Varsity Awards Banquet


Hockey Team Tryouts Approaching

Tryouts for the 2007-2008 Southlake Carroll Dragon hockey team will be held June 12-13 Hockey Tryouts at the Dr. Pepper Star Center in Euless.

All players, including sixth and seventh graders, are invited to attend the tryouts. For more information, visit www.southlakehockey.com or call Coach Yockey at 817-305-6068 or E-mail TYockey@DallasStars.com.

 

Gifted Education Press Quarterly Offering Complimentary Issue

Gifted Education Press Quarterly is offering a complimentary copy of its Summer 2007 issue. To receive your free copy, send an E-mail to gifted@giftededpress.com.

The Summer 2007 issue contains the following articles:

1. Editorial Comments by Maurice Fisher - (1) Tragedy at Virginia Tech; and (2) Keynote Address by Sally Reis at the annual Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) meeting.

2. Teacher Referral as Gatekeeping: Cultural Diversity Training is One Key to Opening Gifted Education Doors Donna Y. Ford Peabody College of Education Vanderbilt University

3. An Interview with M.K. Raina: About Creativity Michael F. Shaughnessy Eastern New Mexico University Portales, New Mexico and Senior Columnist for EdNews.org

4. Humanities: A Contracted Curriculum Ross Butchart Vancouver, British Columbia

5. In Memoriam: Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007) and Multifaceted Giftedness Michael E. Walters Center for the Study of the Humanities in the Schools

Visit Gifted Education Press Quarterly online at www.giftedpress.com for the latest books on creative thinking, humanities, science and mathematics.

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