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

Posted August 29, 2006

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Carroll ISD Reports Smooth First Day of School


Kindergarten students at Johnson Elementary School predict a bright forecast for the school year as they learn about reporting the weather each day.

Carroll school officials reported a smooth first day of school for the 2006-2007 year. The district was one of the last in Texas to begin classes. Next year, all public schools will start on or after August 27.

More than 7,700 students attended classes at the district's eleven campuses. An official enrollment count is not expected until after Labor Day. Students attending elementary schools were dismissed at 11 a.m. to allow teachers to conduct state-mandated literacy assessments. The K-4 students will begin attending classes on a regular full-day schedule Thursday, September 7.

Despite a few typical transportation and maintenance issues, campus leaders reported a quiet start with students beginning their instructional day shortly after bells rang for the first time. At Johnson Elementary School and Eubanks Intermediate School, the use of portable buildings was delayed pending city approval of a temporary occupancy permit. Each campus has one portable building, housing two classrooms, for the 2006-2007 school year. These were purchased to accommodate growth until more information is available about residential developments north of Highway 114.

Parents are asked to drive cautiously near school entrances and exits, carefully observing posted speed limits and crosswalk areas. Even if lights are not flashing, drivers should observe posted school speed zones and time periods.

Parents are also asked to be patient as the district works out a steady transportation schedule for picking up and dropping off students. Bus passes for students who live inside the two-mile radius are available at the district's Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road, for $215. Free riders must also obtain a bus pass at the same location. Parents can check bus numbers and route information by visiting the CISD website at http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/street.htm. This street by street listing will show your child's bus number and attendance zone.

Carroll ISD has a number of students who are severely allergic to peanuts. Letters for classmates of those students affected will be sent home in student folders. Parents are asked to please abide by restrictions on peanut butter sandwiches and peanut-based products for those classrooms and lunch tables where severely allergic students are located.

Questions about the first week of school can be directed to your child's home campus or to 817-949-7080.

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District To Host National Internet Safety Program August 30

Parents of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade are invited to attend an internet safety program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 in the Auditorium of Carroll Senior High School. Carroll ISD is very fortunate to be part of the "Get Net Safe" Tour sponsored by Microsoft, the Bureau for Missing and Exploited Children and 10 other well-known agencies.  The public is also invited to attend.

The Get Net Safe Tour is designed to raise parent awareness of computer security and internet safety. The program helps parents to better protect their personal computers, their information and their families. Only two Texas districts were chosen to be a part of the Get Net Safe Tour.

Programs for students are scheduled throughout the day Wednesday. The schedule is as follows:

8:30 a.m. - Rockenbaugh Elementary School - Grades 3 & 4

10 a.m. - Johnson Elementary School - Grades 1 & 2

2 p.m. - Eubanks Intermediate School - Grades 5 & 6

7 p.m. - Carroll Senior High School Auditorium - Parents of Students in Grades K-12

During a tour of 12 U.S. cities, experts will visit school assemblies and parents' nights, local community and senior events, business luncheons and Internet fairs to help give people the tools and information they need to act. More information about the Get Net Safe Tour can be found at http://www.staysafe.org

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Board Calls Public Hearing For 2006-2007 Proposed Tax Rate

Trustees have called a public hearing for the purpose of setting the 2006-2007 school tax rate. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 11 in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School. Trustees plan to reduce the district's overall tax rate; a public presentation to explain the budget and proposed tax rate will precede the Board's vote.

Local taxpayers can expect a significant decrease in the overall tax rate for 2006-2007, though the actual amount of their tax bill is determined not only by the tax rate, but also by the value of their home. Under the state's new school finance system, districts will be lowering the maintenance and operations tax rate from $1.50 per $100 assessed valuation to at least $1.33.

Local Trustees do have the option of levying up to four additional cents on the tax rate for local enrichment. These additional tax revenues will not be subject to Chapter 41 (Robin Hood) recapture. Carroll school officials will also have the option of lowering the district's debt service tax rate by about two cents or maintaining the rate at the existing $.435 per $100 assessed valuation to pay off long-term debt to save taxpayers the interest on the bonded indebtedness.

A complete agenda for the September 11 meeting will be posted to the CISD website on Friday of this week.

Official Tax Rate Hearing Notice

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Carroll ACT/SAT Scores Increase

College entrance exam scores are on the rise, according to new reports released on the Class of 2006. School officials report that the ACT score for Carroll increased from a composite 23.9 to 24.2. This is well above the state and national ACT composite averages of 20.3 and 21.1, respectively.

A total of 347 members of the Class of 2006 took the ACT exam. That number is up five students from the year before.

Composite SAT scores for the Class of 2006 are 1119 compared to 1118 last year, without the new writing test included. The composite is made up of a new critical reading score of 547 compared to last year's verbal score of 551. The math score this year is 572 compared to 567 last year. A total of 514 students took the SAT compared to 494 last year. Composite scores on the new writing test were 539 which raised the overall total composite for Carroll students to 1658.

Like the ACT, Carroll's SAT scores are well above the state and national averages of 1484 and 1518, respectively.

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Schools, District Meet AYP Standards

Carroll ISD is pleased to announce that all eleven school campuses and the district have met all requirements from the No Child Left Behind Act regarding Adequate Yearly Progress. Dr. Cathy Friar, Executive Director for Special Programs and State Assessment, said the federal AYP standards address student Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores in reading and math, as well as student drop out and completion rates.

This is the third year for schools and districts to be held accountable under No Child Left Behind, and Carroll ISD has met the standards each year.

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School Board Seeks Board Committee Applicants

Citizens interested in serving on an advisory committee for the Carroll Independent School District are encouraged to fill out an application and return it to the Superintendent's Office by 4:30 p.m. September 29.

Trustees are seeking participants for a new Audit Committee, the Budget & Finance Committee, the School Health Advisory Committee, the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee and district and campus site-based decision making committees.

Applications for committee participation are being sent home with each student in elementary and intermediate schools. Applications are available online for other interested citizens and parents. Simply visit http://www.southlakecarroll.edu and click on "Breaking News" to find the committee application. It can also be found by visiting the Board of Trustees drop down menu on the district's website.

CISD committees are led by Trustees and Administrators, operating in an advisory capacity to the School Board on pertinent school issues. The committees meet periodically throughout the year depending on the nature of committee discussion and business.

Trustees say they are looking for about three or four citizens to participate on the new Audit Committee. The applicants for this committee are required to have CPA or accounting experience.

2006 Board Committee Application

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District To Host Quest Parent Night Thursday

A parent information meeting for those interested in the district's Quest, gifted and talented program, is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 31 in the Auditorium of Johnson Elementary School. Parents will receive important information about this year's GT program and are encouraged to attend.

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Foundation Gears Up For September 10 Culinary Celebration

In its 10th year anniversary, the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) will host its 4th annual Culinary Celebration event from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Hyatt Regency at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Organizers recommend guests arrive early.

The event will feature the signature gourmet cuisine of more than 30 Metroplex chefs, including Kirby's Brio's Tuscan Grille, AmaLur, JR's Fine Dining and Buca di Beppo.

Among the live auction items: a dance with Ellen DeGeneres during a live taping of her show in Los Angeles, including airfare on American Airlines and Hyatt hotel accommodations for four; a private luxury suite seating 24 at the Carroll-Grapevine High School Senior Night game Nov. 3; a two-year lease on a 2006 Lexus, and an Outdoor Kitchen. You can go on the CEF's new website at www.southlakecef.org and preview the auction items. Rick Stacy will be the auctioneer for the event and is sure to bring excitement to the auction.

Tickets are $100 per person. They can now be purchased on the CEF web site at www.southlakecef.org or at any Carroll Independent School District campus. Each Carroll ISD campus' PTO program will receive 10% of all proceeds from the ticket sales from their parents. Just indicate which school you would like credited for your ticket purchase(s). The CEF has launched a new web site and logo to be more recognizable and relatable to the district and the foundation's mission.

The event's proceeds will be distributed as grants to Carroll ISD teachers who demonstrate a desire for creative and innovative teaching methods. Since its inception in 1996, CEF has awarded 179 grants valued at about $428,000 to teachers to enrich, maintain and expand programs needed to meet the school district's vision of excellence in education that cannot be funded through the normal operating budget.

For more information on tickets or sponsorships, call Debbie Barton, CEF Executive Director, at (817) 742-2300 or email her at SLCEF2@aol.com.

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Dragons To Be Featured On National Television September 14

The Dragons of Carroll ISD will be featured on national television Thursday, September 14 as they take on Evangel Christian Academy from Louisiana. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. for this Nike National High School Game of the Week carried by the Fox network. Details on the official local channel will be forthcoming, but all local football fans are encouraged to come out to Dragon Stadium to cheer on the Dragons in this Texas vs. Louisiana battle.

This will be the official "Green Out" game. All Green Out t-shirts are available at Carroll Elementary, Rockenbaugh Elementary, Eubanks Intermediate, Carroll Middle School, Dawson Middle School, Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High. The cost is $7.

Tickets for the Thursday evening game will go on sale later this month. More details on ticket prices and locations will be forthcoming.

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Substance Abuse Course Now Available Online

Parents of Carroll students involved in extra-curricular activities are required to complete a Substance Abuse Awareness training before their children are eligible to participate in a club, sport or activity. Parents of students in grades 7-12 who were trained last year need not go through the training again. However, parents of new students and all incoming seventh graders have the opportunity to complete the training requirement using a new online curriculum.

Visit http://www.psaas.org and select the Carroll ISD option to register and create your own parent password. Parents can read through the curriculum before taking an online assessment to complete the course. You must answer 16 of the 20 questions correctly to get credit.

The training is provided at no cost to parents and will provide ongoing parent alerts about important police and school drug awareness information. Parents can take the test as many times as they need to receive a passing rate. Successful completion of the online assessment will automatically qualify the parent as having completed the substance abuse awareness training requirement.

School officials said the website has been available to CISD parents since August 10. Hard copies of the curriculum and the assessment are also available at each secondary campus in Carroll ISD. The curriculum is provided in English and Spanish versions.

Parents are asked to complete the ongoing curriculum as quickly as possible before the start of school. All assessments must be completed by September 29 for students to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Carroll Senior High Principal Dr. Daniel Presley said about 4,000 parents were already trained last year.

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Save The Date

Digging For Dragons has announced the date of their annual Sports Jamboree at Dragon Stadium. The fundraiser is slated for Saturday, May 5, 2007. Mark your calendars now to participate in this fundraising opportunity for CISD programs!

Digging For Dragons Flier

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Jr. Color Guard Meeting Planned August 31

The Dragon Jr. Color Guard learns how to spin flags and will perform at half-time during the 8th grade Carroll Middle School-Dawson Middle School football game on Tuesday, October 17. The guard is open to CISD 7th and 8th graders. 

For those who wish to continue, there is a competition season during the winter months. Although not required, some dance experience is helpful.  In the spring, 8th grade members can try-out for the varsity color guard that performs with the Carroll Dragon Band during half-time. 

An informational meeting for parents and students will be held Thursday, August 31 in the Carroll High School cafeteria, 800 White Chapel Blvd. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.  Practices will be held from 6:45 to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Sept. 7; Monday, Sept. 11; Monday, Sept. 18; Monday, Sept. 25; Monday, Oct. 2; and Monday, Oct. 16.

The cost is $50.  For more information please contact Pam Randall at RandallP@cisdmail.com.

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Schools Plan Curriculum Nights For Parents

Curriculum nights are scheduled at each Carroll ISD campus during the first few weeks of school. This activity is designed for parents only (no children/students please). The meeting provides teachers with an important opportunity to visit with parents about grade-level and course curriculum, as well as classroom expectations.

  • Carroll Middle School - Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Dawson Middle School - Wednesday, September 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Durham Intermediate School - Thursday, September 7 - 5th grade from 5 to 6 p.m. and 6th grade from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Eubanks Intermediate School - Thursday, September 7 - 6th grade from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 5th grade from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
  • Carroll Senior High School - Monday, September 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
  • Durham Elementary School - Pre-K and Kindergarten on Monday, September 11 from 5 to 6 p.m.; 1st grade from 5 to 6:15 a.m. and 2nd grade from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12; and 3rd third grade from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and 4th grade from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13. Times yet to be announced.
  • Carroll Elementary School - Pre-K and Kindergarten on Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 7 p.m.; and grades 1-4 on Tuesday, September 19. The times for the Sept. 19 event are yet to be announced.
  • Johnson Elementary School - Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade on Tuesday, September 12 from 6 to 7 p.m.; and grades 2-4 on Tuesday, September 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Rockenbaugh Elementary School - Pre-K and Kindergarten Curriculum Night Only - Monday, September 11 from 6 to 7 p.m.; 1st and 2nd Grade Curriculum Night - Monday, September 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.; and 3rd & 4th Grade Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 21 from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Old Union Elementary School - Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade from 5 to 6 p.m. on Monday, September 11; and 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12.
  • Carroll High School - Wednesday, September 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Congratulations CISD Employees

The Dragon family congratulates Sarah Atkins, geometry teacher/soccer coach at Carroll High School. She was married on July 29 and is now Sarah Myser. Sarah is a graduate of Carroll and is the daughter of Carolyn Atkins at Johnson Elementary School.

Congratulations also to Monica Lapierrie-Hayslip, Carroll High School art teacher, and husband, Craig, on the birth of a baby boy. Dylan David Hayslip was born July 11, weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces.

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Two Administrators Represent CISD With TEPSA Positions

The Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association (TEPSA) recently announced that JES Assistant Principal Mary Johnston will serve as District 11 President Elect for the state organization. EIS Principal Mark Terry will serve as TEPSA Past President.

“We are pleased to have Mark and Mary sharing their talent and experience with us and look forward to their contributions during the next year,” wrote TEPSA Executive Director Sandi Borden.

TEPSA represents more than 5,300 elementary and middle school leaders. These administrators supervise more than 150,000 teachers. Congratulations Mary and Mark.

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Save the Date: Dragon Classic 2006

Make plans now to attend this year’s Dragon Classic October 1-2 at Trophy Club County Club. This program benefits Carroll High and Senior High School academics and athletics. It is sponsored by the Carroll Athletic Booster Club in conjunction with the CSHS/CHS PTSO. See attached flier for additional information and/or contact Melanie Metzger at 817-454-3975 or Brenda Colvin at 817-798-2272.

Dragon Classic Flier

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School Pictures Scheduled at CSHS & CHS

Carroll ISD announces its fall picture schedule for seniors, underclassmen and faculty. See the appropriate scheduled time below:

Seniors: Sept. 7 & 8 during English or a free period.
Seniors: Oct. 16 portraits taken all day, but it's your last chance!

CSHS Underclass/Faculty: Sept. 12 & 13 (retakes Oct. 16)

CHS: Sept. 14 & 15 (retakes Oct. 16)

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Dolores Garcia, CISD Business Office, for the recent death of her granddaughter. Also, our thoughts are with Bob and Patsy Smith, CISD Maintenance Department, following the death of Patsy's niece and great niece. Special Education Aide Rosemarie Stanfill, of Durham Elementary School, is also remembered following the death of her father in New Mexico.

Our sympathy is extended to Carolyn DeGeorge and Meredith Schneider from Johnson Elementary School. Carolyn's father (Meredith's grandfather) passed away recently. Our sympathy is also given to Kathy Markovich from Carroll Elementary School on the death of her father.

The Dragon family wishes sympathy to former CISD Trustee Steve Lakin and his wife, Amy, on the death of Steve's father, Bill. Also, sympathy is extended to Cynda Mast on the death of her husband Joe. He was a member of the Dragon Council and a long-time Carroll supporter.

Please keep all of these CISD families in your thoughts during their time of loss.

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Forensic Team Earns Third Place Finish

The Dragon Forensic Team competed against 60 schools in the first state-qualifying tournament of the season this past weekend at Plano Sr. High School . The team placed 3rd overall in sweepstakes.

Receiving honors were:

  • Connor Huff - 1st in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking - State Qualified
  • Samantha Shaw - 2nd in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking - State Qualified
  • Dillon Huff - 2nd in Student Congress
  • Danielle Smogard - 5th in Varsity Lincoln/Douglas Debate - Top Speaker in Debate (100 entries)
  • Jesse Beck - 9th in Varsity Lincoln/Douglas Debate
  • Andrew Ryder - 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation
  • Ben Gojer - 5th in Dramatic Interpretation
  • David Howe - 3rd in Prose Interpretation
  • Blair Conard - 2nd Top Speaker in Novice Lincoln/Douglas Debate
  • Kevin Chiu - Top Presiding Officer in Student Congress

The team is coached by Diane Forbes.

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Community News

Reunion Notice!

The Class of 1977, fifty-four students strong, will be returning for this year's homecoming game/weekend to celebrate their 30-year reunion. For information concerning events planned for this weekend, classmates should contact Tony Strehlow at 817-891-3655 or TLStrehow@msn.com.

 

North Texas Organizes Fundraising Walk

Tarrant County Walk for PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, in Southlake Town Square's City Park. Registration can be done in advance at www.pkdcure.org. Adult entry fees are $15 in advance, and $20 at the event. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The walk will follow at 9 a.m. Last year, the two-mile walk raised almost $30,000 for research.

Children 12 and under will have their own walk around Town Square's fountain area at 10 a.m. Advance entry fee is $10 and $15 at the event. Pinwheels, T-shirts and stuffed animals will be given out and the kids can have their faces painted, get temporary tattoos and request animal balloons to be made by a clown. The Southlake Swing Band will provide live music starting at 9 a.m. and there will be plenty of free food.

 

Teen Attorney Training Available

Metroport Teen Court is a voluntary program funded by Grapevine, Southlake, and Colleyville, which allows juvenile Class C misdemeanor offenders to "pay" for their citation through community service and involvement in the judicial process. It is a "hands on" educational opportunity which allows teen offenders and teen volunteers the opportunity to better understand the justice system. Metroport Teen Court is currently looking for teens in 9th through 12th grade interested in volunteering as a teen attorney prosecuting and defending their peers on the first and third Monday of each month. An attorney training session will be held Saturday, September 23rd from 10 a.m. to noon at Southlake Town Hall, 1400 Main Street Southlake. Free pizza and soft drinks will be provided. To reserve a place, interested parties should contact Lindsey Baker, Teen Court Coordinator, at 817-748-8346 by Sept. 20.

This is an opportunity for the students to promote community involvement, build college applications, improve public speaking skills, gain confidence, learn to approach challenging situations successfully, and to expand their knowledge of the legal system, leading to the pursuit of legal studies and a career in the justice system.

 

FitFuture Kids Fest Planned October 7

United Way of Tarrant County will be hosting, FitFuture KIDS Fest, on October 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium in the Texas Room.  This free event is co-sponsored by all the FitFuture community partners including the YMCA, Fort Worth Public Health, Tarrant County Public Health and the University of Texas Health Science Center. 

FitFuture KIDS Fest Flier

FitFuture KIDS Fest is a free, fun-filled festival to showcase simple ways our families can practice nutritious eating and physical activity in their daily lives. It is a great way for our community to come together and educate the families regarding our growing national problem of childhood obesity.  There will be exciting activities including such stage events as karate, fencing, yoga, stomp, rock-climbing, and healthy cooking d and vegetable gardening demonstrations.

 

Fliers Posted To CISD Website

The Carroll ISD website is proud to provide an avenue for community non-profit organizations to post information fliers for upcoming events. Visit the Handbooks & Forms link on the district's main page to find community fliers of interest to parents and children. Below are a number of fliers that have been posted as a convenience:

 

Bob Jones Park Plans Upcoming Events

September 9 at 9 a.m. - Dinosaurs to Derringers - a historical hike of Bob Jones Park featuring our special guests,  Corps of Engineers Conservation Specialist  - Dale King and  Dr. Bobby Jones, grandson of the park's namesake. No fee.


September 30 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Cache In, Trash Out Event at Bob Jones Park.   All day Geocaching event, check in and receive instruction on where to find the cache and help clean up the park by bring trash out with you!  A learning session on Geocaching will be presented at 10 A.M.  BJNC Member free, non-members $3

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