XTO Presents 2008 Culinary Celebration - It's Here!

Don't miss the event this weekend!  Tickets are still available!
 
Each year, the Carroll Education Foundation hosts an annual Culinary Celebration to benefit the students and staff of Carroll ISD. The Culinary Celebration is one of the premier events in Southlake, hosting fine food, music and a variety of bidding opportunities through the silent and live auctions. All proceeds go toward innovative teaching grants and scholarships for seniors throughout the district. Mark your calendars for the 2008 Culinary Celebration, presented by XTO, this Sunday, October 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Hyatt Regency DFW.

Thanks to the generosity of the CISD community and neighboring sponsors, CEF was able to award 36 grants and 10 individual $1,500 scholarships to recipients during 2007. CEF hopes to see an even more successful event in 2008. Tickets are available now and can be purchased online or at the event! www.southlakecef.org.

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District Launches Interactive Web Calendar

Carroll ISD's website now features an interactive calendar of district and campus activities. Visit the calendar link to view this new feature. Site visitors can click on a particular event for more details or select the "more" button and then scroll down to see a complete list of activities for that particular day of the month.

Thanks for your patience as our campus staff busily enters the activities for the rest of the 2008-2009 school year. It is our hope that this new interactive calendar will become a popular feature for parents, staff and website visitors.

NOTE: If you are planning an event and are unsure if all activities have been entered, you may want to double check the date's availability with the Master Calendar link at the left of the page.

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Long-Range Planning Committee Continues Facility Study

Citizens and employees serving on the district's Long-Range Facility Planning Committee (LRFPC) met Monday to continue their study and discussion of capital improvement and facility needs districtwide. The group has been meeting regularly since March to formulate a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Monday's meeting concentrated on an explanation of the district's building capacity model, as well as the demographic analysis and enrollment trends. The LRFPC divided itself into five major subcommittees: Technology, Capital Improvements/Building Use, Maintenance/Security, Extra-Curricular and Communications. So far, the committee has reviewed the preliminary work of the Technology and Capital Improvements subcommittees. The group will next hear discussion by the Maintenance/Security Subcommittee led by Kosse Maykus. The LRFPC is expected to make a formal recommendation to the Board of Trustees sometime in early 2009; until that time, all options and alternatives are being considered and discussed. Ultimately, the elected Trustees must decide on a formal plan of action.

To read more about the Capital Improvements/Building Use Subcommittee's work on building capacities, visit the link below:

Functional/Programmatic Building Capacity Assumptions Report

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Carroll Cafeterias Get Clean Inspection Report

The Health Inspector visited Carroll ISD cafeterias and kitchens this week; all schools passed the inspection with flying colors. In fact, each area inspected earned a perfect 100-point score! A job well done, Dragons.

The work that happens in our school cafeterias is a team effort. We want to congratulate all employees of the Child Nutrition Services Department and also the directors for which they serve: Departmental Director Mary Brunig; CES - Christy Bowman; JES - Anna Pereira; RES- Debbie Edgington; OUES- JoLynn Baxter; DES/DIS - Ernessa Arviso (assistant manager); EIS - Kay Dean; CMS- Sheila McLain; DMS- Angie Bennett; CHS- Joyce Anthony; and CSHS- Aracely Alvarez.

Health inspections occur regularly and randomly in each of the school's cafeterias. Below is a list of just some of the items reviewed as part of the inspection process:

• food temp on serving lines and warmers as well as milk and ice cream boxes
• chemicals labeled and properly stored
• products stocked in paper towel dispensers
• product stocked in soap dispensers
• ice scoop in proper place and ice machine sealed and clean
• cleanliness of floors and work spaces
• cleanliness of can openers
• heat and cooling thermometers working properly in warmers, coolers and freezers
• all racks (pan racks, food racks, and warmer racks) clear of any food debris
• water (hot & cold) are running properly
• cooler & freezer vents are clean
• all lights (over serving line, coolers, freezers, vent-a -hoods) are working
• dish machine chemicals and heat meets sanitation regulations
• food products are stored at least 6" from floor
• food is stored in proper order in walk in coolers
• cleanliness of fountain drink tips
• cleanliness of vent-a-hood systems
• appropriate PH level on sanitation solutions
• absence of employee food or drinks in food prep area
• sanitation solutions (bucket, clean rags, thermometers) available on serving lines
• floor drains working properly

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Carroll ISD Earns Perfect Score On State Finance Rating

The School Board held a public hearing Monday on the 2008 School First (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report. Robb Welch, Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the various rating indicators on the state-wide system. Carroll ISD received a perfect score of 85 and earned a Superior Achievement based on information and performance data from the 2006-07 fiscal year. Welch said there are 24 indicators in the state’s rating system. The rating system also includes managerial reports that provide further details. A copy of the complete PowerPoint presentation is available on the district's website using the link provided below:

School First Rating Presentation – Online PowerPoint Presentation

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Carroll ISD Joins State Health Plan

Carroll ISD Trustees approved joining the state’s TRS ActiveCare program for Group Health Insurance for the 2008-2009 plan year. About 85 percent of the public school districts in Texas participate in the state plan. The change will be effective January 1, 2009, and the employee enrollment process will begin immediately. The district has been under contract with United Healthcare. Their renewal agreement, however, proposed an average premium increase of 21 percent across the three options currently offered to employees. Based on the prior year bid process, current claims history and inquiries with other carriers, the Carroll ISD Insurance Committee identified TRS ActiveCare as the only other health insurance option for consideration. Information relating to both providers was presented and analyzed by the Insurance Committee on August 20. The Committee representatives reviewed the proposals, gathered input and questions from the employees at their campuses/departments and ultimately made a unanimous recommendation to move to TRS ActiveCare.

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In Other Business, the Board. . .

Trustees met October 6 to honor 44 students identified for recognition by the National Merit Scholar program. A record 10 students from the Class of 2009 were named Semifinalists, and 29 received Commended honors. Four students were recognized as part of the National Hispanic Scholar program and two earned honors in the National Achievement program for black American high school students. Trustees also heard a construction update and financial report on 2006 bond projects. To read more about these stories and other October 6 Board actions, visit the link below:

October 6 School Board Meeting Summary

National Merit Scholars, National Hispanic Scholars and National Achievement award winners were also recognized at October's football game.

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School Board Calls Special Meeting Friday

The Carroll ISD School Board has called a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 10 in the Cabinet Room of the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road, in Grapevine. Trustees intend to discuss and take possible action on the Superintendent's contract. By law, Trustees may discuss personnel matters in executive session. Any Board action, however, will occur in open session. A complete agenda has been posted to the CISD website.

October 10 Special School Board Meeting Agenda

The Board will hold its next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 20 in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School. The Board typically meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are posted 72 hours in advance in accordance with state law. The Board meets for executive session prior to the 6:30 p.m. open meeting.

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Joint Use Committee To Meet Thursday

The Joint Use Committee is comprised of City of Southlake and Carroll ISD officials who meet quarterly on the second Thursday of the month to discuss issues related to both entities. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to Carroll ISD's School Board and the Southlake City Council. The next meeting of the Joint Use Committee will be Thursday, October 9 beginning at 6 p.m. in the third floor meeting room of Southlake Town Hall. The chairman of the committee rotates annually between city and school representatives. A chairman has not yet been identified for the 2008-2009 meeting year, however, it is Carroll ISD's turn to chair the committee. School Board Trustees Bernie Ausdenmoore and Sue Armstrong serve on the committee with Dr. Derek Citty, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. A complete agenda for Thursday's meeting is provided below.

Joint Use Committee Agenda - 10.09.08

District Advisory Committee To Meet October 14

The first meeting of the 2008-2009 District Advisory Committee is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 in the library of Carroll Senior High School. This committee is required by state law and is comprised of employee and parent representatives from each Carroll ISD campus and central office. The committee is led by Dr. Jan Morgan, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services. One of the first items for discussion by the DAC will be the proposed 2009-2010 school calendar.

District Advisory Committee Agenda - 10.14.08

Budget & Finance Committee To Meet October 27

The first meeting of this year's Budget & Finance Committee will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27 in the Cabinet Room of the Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. This standing committee is chaired by Board President Erin Shoupp and serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees. A meeting agenda will be posted to the district's website in the coming weeks.

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Get Spooked At This Year's Haunted House

Looking for a good scare this Halloween? If so, be sure to visit The Haunted Prison, Carroll Senior High's third annual haunted house. The Haunted Prison will be open from October 17 to November 1 and is a family friendly activity. Tickets are $10.

Click here to download The Haunted Prison flier

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Attend The 2008 Dragon Classic In November

The Dragon Classic—one of Carroll's biggest fundraising events—will be held Sunday, November 16 and Monday, November 17.

Hosted by the Carroll Senior High/Carroll High School PTO and the Carroll Athletic Booster Club, this two-day event includes an auction/dinner on Sunday evening, followed by a golf tournament on Monday.  Not only is this an important fundraiser for the District, it's also a fun event - so mark your calendar for the 2008 Dragon Classic.  Fifty percent of the proceeds raised from The Dragon Classic benefit the academic and fine arts programs at CHS and CSHS and 50% is used by the athletic programs at both middle schools and both high schools.  Dragon Classic has raised $198,000 in the last two years thanks to the generous support of the sponsors and CISD parents and friends.

For information on available sponsorship packages, volunteering or attending this event, visit www.dragonclassic.org or contact the chairpersons of this event directly: Maureen Fallon at malmo@charter.net or Amy Zagar at zagarka@aol.com.

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Click here to download the Dragon Classic Flier

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Emerald Belles Hosting Dance Clinic

The Southlake Carroll Emerald Belle Drill Team will host the annual Junior Belle Dance Clinic for all girls in kindergarten through sixth grades. The clinic is set for Saturday, October 18, in the Carroll Senior High School gymnasium, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with check-in/registration at 8:30 a.m.

Participants will learn a dance to be performed during pre-game activities at the Dragon freshman game on October 23 at Dragon Stadium.

Registration is underway. Advance fee is $40. Registrations after October 15 will be $45. The fee includes a box lunch, a commemorative T-shirt and a Junior Belle souvenir photo button.

For additional information, contact Katherine Lang at 817-992-3723 or JrBelleClinic@aol.com. Click here to download the enrollment form

The Emerald Belles are under the direction of Melissa Page.

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Planet Burrito Hosting Night Out For We Care October 15

Planet Burrito in Southlake is hosting a "Night Out" at their restaurant next week in honor of CISD's We Care program. Stop by and eat at Planet Burrito from 5 p.m. to close Wednesday, October 15, and 20 percent of all sales will be donated back to the district's employee appreciation program. Just look for the specially-marked location at the register to place sales receipts to be donated to this initiative.

Planet Burrito offers a wide selection of menu items. In addition to their signature series burritos, the restaurant serves out-of-this-world nachos, quesadillas, tacos, salads and more. To view a complete menu, or to learn more about Planet Burrito, visit www.planet-burrito.com. Planet Burrito is located at 260 N. Kimball Avenue in Southlake.

Special Note To CISD Students and Staff: Planet Burrito currently offers a 50percent discount to Dragon students and staff members on a regular basis. However, this special will not be available during the October 15 We Care night.

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Dragon Graduates Invited To Celebrate Homecoming With Alumni Reception

Carroll graduates of all ages are invited to attend a special Alumni Reception Friday, October 24 following this year's Homecoming football game. This event will take place from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Student Activity Center at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard in Southlake. Activities will include live entertainment, food and a chance to catch up with former Dragon classmates. Commemorative alumni shirts will also be available for $10. The reception is offered free of charge and is open to any and all Carroll graduates, their family and friends.

Dragon alumni are asked to spread the word about the reception to former classmates. A database of graduates' contact information will be collected during the evening for future events and networking purposes.

The reception will cap off a night filled with alma mater spirit as the Carroll Dragon football team takes on the Flower Mound Jaguars earlier that evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium, 1085 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake. For more information about this event, call Carroll Senior High School at 817-949-5800.

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Tring-Carroll Music Exchange, Gala Performance Scheduled for October 29

The 2008 Tring-Carroll Music Exchange and the Gala Performance will be Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake. This event marks the mid-point of a 12-day Texas Tour by the Tring School students from England. The Tring students and chaperones arrive on October 22 for 12 days of performing, sightseeing and experiencing everything Texas style through their Carroll student hosts and families.

The music exchange will feature Ms. Alison Gent directing 67 of her students from the Tring School Music Department in concert, choir as well as swing band musical selections. They will perform in addition and in combination with selections by the Carroll Wind Ensemble and Jazz bands, under the direction of Ron Behrends, Jay Bach, Ken Johnson and David Lown.

The evening will feature not only these talented musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, but will also feature a couple of very special presentations by noted dignitaries from our area.

This music exchange only happens once every four years and is offered to students in the Carroll High/Senior High School Band program (grades 9-12) by audition. These students must provide their own funding for their trip and can participate in several booster sponsored student trip-account fundraisers throughout the band year. As a part of their fundraising, two Southlake businesses – Campania Pizza at Southlake Town Square and C&C Mums – graciously agreed to provide portions of their proceeds. Campania donated 10 percent of all proceeds for the evening of Monday, October 6. C&C Mums agreed to donate 10 percent of proceeds from all Carroll purchases. C&C Mums is located at 6600 Colleyville Blvd., Suite A and can be contacted at 817-310-1095.

This Tring-Carroll Gala Performance at White's Chapel is a very special and truly unique experience for all. The students and staff look forward to this event and hope to share with the audience their dedication and excitement for this particular program as well as for their own school music programs.

Click here to view the Tring-Carroll flier

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Carroll Student Council Introduces Homecoming Carnival

The Carroll Student Council would like to formally invite your clubs/organizations to be a part of CISD's first ever homecoming carnival. The Carnival will be on Wednesday, October 22 on the home side parking lot of Dragon Stadium from 5 to 7 p.m. The Homecoming Pep Rally and Homecoming Court announcement will begin at 7:30 p.m.

If you are interested in participating, please contact the appropriate person below.

CSH: Ashley Lowe alowe0459@yahoo.com
CHS: Stefan Benedetti thestefman@verizon.net
DMS: Mitch McGee mitch_m@verizon.net
CMS: Anwesha Majumder Anwesha.Majumder@gmail.com
EIS: Aubrey Scheidt aubreyscheidt@yahoo.com
DIS: Katelyn McLarty smileygirl86@verizon.net
DES: Jordan Stricklin darlaandscott@verizon.net
RES: Caroline Petty/Alexa Piggot caroline.petty@verizon.net and/or alexa_0999@yahoo.com
OUES: Devon Abelman devro91@yahoo.com
CES: Lesley Siu lesley_x3@yahoo.com
Non-District Organizations: Alexa Herzong/Charley Johnson lexiloo3@hotmail.com and/or charleyjo10@yahoo.com

See the list below to download the registration form and waivers. All registration forms must be submitted by Friday, October 10. Registration forms may be sent to the following address:

Carroll Student Council
Attention: (your contact person)
Carroll Senior High
1501 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

Forms may also be faxed to Carroll Student Council, Attention: (your contact person) at 817-949-5858.

The waivers need to be filled out by each worker/participant attending. Please bring all the waivers with you to the Carnival.

Registration Form and Waivers:
Registration/Entry Form
Adult Waiver
Student Waiver

Carnival participants will be able to start setting up their booths by 2 p.m. Please enter at the northern-most entrance on Silicon Drive on the home side to unload booth materials. All booths must be set up by 4:30 p.m. You will need to provide all resources and equipment that you will need to set up your booth (tables, chairs, tent, etc.). There are no fees to be a part of the Carnival and all proceeds made at your booth belong to your club.

All booths must be taken down and the surrounding area completely cleaned up of debris before 10 p.m.

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Carroll Elementary School Musicals Added

Mark your calendars for the following CES musicals:

Thursday, December 11 - second grade Jingle All The Way 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 5 - first grade Lemonade 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 7 - third frade Go Fish 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 7 - fourth grade I Need A Vacation 7 p.m.

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Dragons Succeed in All-State Contest

Thursday, October 2 the first round of the All-State Choir contest kicked off with
Dragon singers making an amazing showing. Nineteen of 26 Dragon entries
advanced to round two. Congratulations to the following singers, who will compete on October 11 to advance to round three:

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Rockenbaugh Elementary Hosting Exciting PE Events

Parent Play Days
Wednesday, October 15, Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17 parents are invited to participate and experience PE with their children. Parents will need to "dress for success" by wearing athletic shoes and comfortable "play" clothes. Click here to download the schedule.

Our School Walk for Diabetes
Keep your calendar clear Wednesday, November 5. Because diabetes affects so many of our students and staff, RES would like to get the Carroll community and entire district involved this year. More information will be forthcoming.

Mark you calendars for these other RES events:

October 10 – Hip Hop with Nick Alter from Dana's Dance Studio
December 17, 18 and 19 ­ Holiday Scavenger Hunt
February 11, 12 and13 ­ Jump Rope for Heart
March 11, 12 and 13 ­ Kite Days
April 7 ­ Run the Rock 5K at Rockenbaugh
May 22 ­ May Madness

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Barnes & Noble Bookfair Sponsored by SPACE

SPACE Booster Club will be hosting a gifted and talented bookfair at Barnes & Noble at Southlake Town Square November 7, 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The event will include numerous activities you won't want to miss, such as performances by the Johnson Elementary and Durham Intermediate choirs, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader played by Dr. Faltys and other fun activities with CISD Quest teachers. For more information, download the flier below.

SPACE Barnes & Noble Bookfair Flier

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Dragons Swim To Success

The Dragon swim teams were very successful at the Ranger Relays last Saturday, October 4, at the SMU Perkins Natatorium. All of the top swim teams in the DFW area were represented and the Carroll Dragons came out on top in both the girls' competition and the boys' competition. Twelve boys teams and 12 girls teams were represented at the meet.

The Lady Dragons won seven of nine relays, finishing second in one and third in another relay. The Dragons won two of nine relays, finishing second in six other relays and third in another relay.

Rival Plano Wildcats were the second place teams in both the boys' and girls' competitions.

The Dragons will compete in both swimming and diving against the Plano Wildcats at Plano High School on Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Wins for the Lady Dragons:

• 200 fly relay 1:50.0 with Laura Huning, Rachael Ausdenmoore, Taylor Derevyanik and Lauren Wheeler


• 200 Medley relay 1;52.3 with Lyndsie Gibson, Cassidy Lapp, Rachael Ausdenmoore and Sammi Taylor


• 200 free relay 1:43.0 with Cassidy Lapp, Brooke Morris, Taylor Cole and Sammi Taylor


• 400 Medley Relay 4:05.7 with Taylor Derevyanik, Elise Weisert, Laura Huning and Brooke Morris


• 200 back relay 1:51.9 with Rachael Ausdenmoore, Taylor Derevyanik, Kaitlyn Hogan and Lyndsie Gibson


• 200 breast relay 2:15.4 with Elise Weisert, Morgan pettyjohn, Kelsey Rebelez, and Bryn Bowles


• 300 'mix" medley relay 3:05.5 with Lyndsie Gibson, Elise Weisert, Laura Huning and Alicia Meinz

• 200 fly relay 1:41.1 with Hayden Clark, Curtis Goss, John Ausdenmoore and Cameron Bledsoe


• 400 free relay 3:17.6 with Connor Nolan, Ian Rea, Andrew Goss and Ryan Walker

Kevin Murphy coaches the Dragon swim teams.

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CMS Volleyball Takes Tournament Championship

Congratulations to the CMS Lady Dragons "A" volleyball team, which recently won the Crowley volleyball tournament. Sixteen teams competed for the championship. The Lady Dragons played five matches in one day, eventually defeating Cleburne for the title.

L-R Front Row: Emily Harris, Mimi Butler, Lillian Riley, Chandler Ferguson, Christen Sikora L-R Back Row: Cassie Kit, Ellie Miller, Coach Beard, Valerie Quintanilla, Gretchen Morrison, Ashley Ferguson, Avery Alexander

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Carroll, Coppell Football On KKGM, Web

Metro Sports Communications will carry the live radio broadcast of this
Friday's district opener between Carroll and Coppell on KKGM 1630-AM.
Airtime is 7 p.m. Chuck Kelly and Kelly Milligan will have the play-by-play call. For those listening inside the stadium, a clearer signal may be found on the Road Radio frequency of 88.9 FM.

The game will also be heard worldwide through KKGM's website at
www.kkgmam.com.

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Carroll Forensic Team Sweeps Competition

The CISD forensic team swept the competition at the first debate competition on October 4. The Carroll debate team earned the first place sweepstakes and had a number of students qualify for the state tournament.

Congratulations to the following members for contributing to the success of the team:

Ian Anderson - 6th U.S. Extemporaneous
Ryan Bennett ­ 4th U.S. Extemporaneous and 3rd in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Parker Burns - 5th in Foreign Eextemporaneous and 4th in Student Congress
Joanna Choe - 3rd in U.S. Extemporaneous and 14th in Student Congress
Julie Coggins - semi-finalist in U.S. Extemporaneous
Cathy Creighton - 5th in U.S. Extemporaneous and octofinalist in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
John Curtis - 8th in Student Congress
Patrick Graham - semi-finalist in foreign extemp
Justin Howe - Semi-finalist in Prose and Dramatic
Dillon Huff - 1st in Student Congress and 1st in Foreign Extemp
Stephen Hurt - 14th in Student Congress
Bryan Karbasi - Semi-finalist in foreign extemp
Emily Lang - Semi-finalist in original oratory
Kathy Lee - Quarter-finalist in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Keaton Maddox - Semi-finalist in prose
Scott McWilliams - 5th in U.S. Extemporaneous and 7th in Student Congress
Jessica Nadalin and Randy Redden - semi-finalist in Duo Interpretation
Taz Sella - 2nd in Student Congress and 2nd in U.S. extemp
Bonnie Song - Octofinalist in novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Arvind Venkataraman - Semi-finalist in Foreign extemp and 11th in Student CongressForensics is coached by Head Coach Diane Forbes, Eric Melin and Dorothy Cassetta

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Interactive Engineering Software Piloted At Durham Elementary

WeDo, an interactive engineering software designed to work with LEGO models, was pilot-tested during the 2007-08 school year in several elementary schools in the United States including Durham Elementary. The program was introduced as a robotics program designed to teach children as young as age seven how to make simple machines and write software programs to solve problems.

At Durham Elementary 15 classes covering grades two, three, and four took part in a six-week pilot test of the program beginning in February, according to DES science-lab teacher Debra L. Heath.

Heath said she met with each class weekly in one-hour sessions and recruited two parent volunteers for each class to help students build and modify their LEGO models. “The kids were so focused, so geared up,” she said. This school year, Heath plans to expand the robotics program, beginning in March, after the school receives its set of WeDo kits. She will introduce the simplest robot, the Kicker, which kicks a ball, with first graders.

To read the full article go to edweek.org or click here.

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Hurricane Donation Drive Collects 700 Boxes

Special thanks to the Southlake Youth Action Commission (SYAC) and all the Carroll schools, who worked together to support a Hurricane donation drive for local charities. “We collected over 700 boxes and bags during the two weeks of the Hurricane donation drive,” said Shannon Shankman, vice-chair of SYAC. “That is the type of response you get from the people of Southlake when you ask them for help.”

2008-2009 SYAC Members from left to right: Mikaela Zavasky, Julie Coggins, Shannon Shankman, Alexa Herzog, Cassie Shankman, Nikki Checkley, Lauren Wilcox, Rachel Cameron, Jenny Tice.

Anyone wishing to donate further is encouraged to contact disaster relief charities such as the Red Cross, Salvation Army and GRACE.

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Eubanks Intermediate Students Enjoy Author Visit

Author Gordon Korman visited students at Eubanks Intermediate School October 2. This prolific author has more than 65 books to his credit. His most recent books include Swindle and Schooled, a Texas Lone Star book. Mr. Korman shared information about his adventure books and humorous books with the students.

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Dine At Campania Pizza, Support We Care

Campania Pizza in Southlake is partnering with Carroll ISD to raise funds for We Care, the district's employee appreciation initiative. On Wednesday, October 8 from 5 p.m. to close, 10 percent of all dine-in, takeout and delivery sales will be donated to We Care. Campania offers a variety of authentic Italian food ranging from pizza and salads to pasta and calzones. The restaurant has three levels of seating, with a rooftop patio overlooking Southlake Town Square. Campania was recently named Pizza Today magazine's pizzeria of the year.

Campania Pizza is located in Southlake Town Square across from the east parking garage at 291 Grand Avenue. Campania supports a variety of CISD organizations. To join their mailing list for specials and to view a calendar of other fundraising nights, visit www.campaniapizza.com. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 5 - the next We Care night at Campania.

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Posted to the Website:

Updated Boys Basketball Schedule
Updated Lady Dragons Basketball Schedule
Updated Master Calendar of School Events
DES Dragon Details
DES Science Lab Newsletter
Varsity Boys Soccer Schedule
2008-2009 Assessment Calendar
Dac Agenda - 10.14.08
Cable TV Schedule

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Belk Hosting Teacher Appreciation Day

On Saturday, October 12, Belk will be hosting a teacher appreciation event to show gratitude for all the hard work teachers put in daily. The event is from 2 to 5 p.m. and will include food, complimentary beauty and skin consultations and more. Click here to download the official flier.

Second Saturday At Bob Jones Nature Center

Every second Saturday the Bob Jones Nature Center will feature a nature craft and guided hike sponsored by the Outdoor Action Kids. The crafts are selected for children of all ages to enjoy and everyone is welcome. Crafts may be subject to change. Attendants may show up anytime between 11 a.m and 1 p.m. Hikes will begin between 11:30 a.m. and noon. The events do not cost anything and registration is not required.

October 11 – Trees make good neighbors! We will celebrate NeighborWoods Month sponsored by Alliance for Community Trees, Home Depot and the US Forest Service. Every child attending will get an apron, poster and make a craft.

November 8 – Make a unique Texas Native American craft.

December 13 – Make a winter treat for our feathered friends.

Toyota Hosting Driving Skills Program

Toyota is providing national advanced driving skills program, Toyota Driving Expectations, which is being offered free of charge to the public at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, November 7 to 9 and November 14 to16. Registration for the free program is now open at www.toyotadrivingexpecations.com.

The program takes driver's education to the next level, showing teens defensive driving techniques and proper ways to identify and react to dangerous driving situations. Participants must have a driver's license or learner's permit.

One unique aspect of the program is the emphasis placed on parents' participation In contrast to other driving programs. A parent or guardian must attend the four-hour session with their child, allowing parents to fully understand their teen's driving behavior and open a dialogue among families that promotes responsible driving habits.

Click here to download more information about the program.