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

Posted July 17, 2008

Dragon Forensic Student Places Sixth In National Competition

Dragon forensic student Bryan Campanello gave a superior performance in the Student Congress division during the 2008 National Forensic League (NFL) National Tournament. Bryan placed among the top six students in the nation - beating out 232 other competitors to earn this distinction.

Student Congress encourages individual debate in a group format as students write legislation and speak on the legislation using proper parliamentary procedure. Student Congress is one of 10 main events at the NFL National Tournament, an event which attracts over 3,100 students from across the country and as far away as the Pacific Islands, Korea and Singapore. This year's NFL Tournament was held in Las Vegas June 15-20.

The National Forensic League is the nation's oldest and largest speech and debate honor society. Its mission is to promote secondary school speech and debate activities and interscholastic competition as a means to develop a student's lifelong skills and values, as well as the public's awareness of the value of speech, debate and communication education.

Diane Forbes coaches the Dragon forensic team.

Back to top

CHS Principal Steps Down To Take Keller Post

Rick Westfall

Carroll High School Principal Rick Westfall resigned this week after accepting a position to lead Keller High School. His last day is July 31.

Westfall has been a Dragon administrator since 1999, serving as an assistant principal at Carroll Middle and Carroll Junior High before being named principal of Carroll High School in 2004. Prior to joining CISD, the Ohio native taught for seven years in Fort Worth ISD.

"It has truly been an awesome experience working for Carroll," Westfall said. "This district has continued to find new and innovative ways to improve the educational process for CISD students. Leaving the CHS family is difficult, but I feel that it is the next chapter that God has for my life."

A letter from the Superintendent is being mailed to all CHS parents. To view electronically, click here.

Back to top

Trustees Call Budget, Tax Rate Hearing

During their meeting Monday evening, Carroll School Board members called a public hearing for the 2008-2009 School Budget & Tax Rate. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 11 in the Cabinet Meeting Room of the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine.

Trustees, by law, must adopt a school budget by the end of August. A budget presentation and public hearing will be held at the beginning of the meeting, with an agenda item to also act on the budget later in the evening. Trustees can adopt the tax rate at the same time or wait until mid-September, if they choose.

Following the hearing, Trustees will convene for a regular meeting to discuss school business. A complete agenda will be posted to the District's website within 72 hours of the meeting.

Back to top

In Other Business, The School Board. . .

  • Approved the results of the 2006-2007 period review of the 2006 Bond Program as presented by Charlie Haynes, CPA of Haynes and Associates, P.C. To read the complete report, click here;
  • Heard a presentation by Romine, Romine & Burgess on the District's recent energy and maintenance engineering evaluation. To read the executive summary, click here;
  • Approved teacher contract recommendations and personnel other than teachers;
  • Approved a technology equipment purchase for Carroll High School with Dell Computers for computers, printers, Promethean boards and other accessories for a total sum not to exceed $152,439 and also with CCS Presentations for document cameras and a ceiling mount projector in the amount of $5,653. These items will be funded with 2006 Bond monies;
  • Approved two budget amendments - one provides for a budget increase to purchase fuel for the remainder of the fiscal year; the other amendment provides for a campus-based request from Carroll High School to move funds between budgetary functions;
  • Approved a contract with Amtech Lighting Services for the installation of lighting fixtures at Durham Elementary/Intermediate for an amount not to exceed $5,653 and a $2,000 contingency;
  • Approved the engagement of Haynes and Associates, P.C. for a review of the 2006 Bond Program for the period of July 2007 to June 2008;
  • Approved the request of an employee for a one-year leave of absence for reasons of hardship.

The next regular meeting of the School Board is Monday, July 28. Open session begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Cabinet Meeting Room of the CISD Administration Center, 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. A complete agenda will be posted to the District's website next week, and can be found at the following link: www.southlakecarroll.edu/brdagenda.htm.

Back to top

Reception To Welcome New Principal

Mary Johnston

The Old Union Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has planned a special welcome reception for new principal Mary Johnston. This event is scheduled to take place Tuesday, August 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the OUES cafeteria.

The OUES PTO encourages each family to bring their favorite dessert or sweets and "Dive Into Old Union And Meet Mrs. Johnston." Parents are asked to bring enough for their family and some to share. The PTO will provide beverages.

Note: in light of allergies, refrain from bringing desserts or sweets made with nuts.

 

Back to top

Reminder: Community Survey Online

Don't forget, parents and taxpayers of Carroll ISD are invited to participate in an online end-of-year climate survey. Visit the district's website at www.southlakecarroll.edu and click on the Breaking News link to find the survey. A separate employee climate survey has also been conducted.

The survey is anonymous and will be used by the Administration for strategic planning and program evaluation. Community members are asked to complete the survey by August 15.

For a direct link, visit the following: 2008 Community Survey.

Back to top

Back To School Information Available

Carroll ISD's Back to School website includes all the important information parents and students need to be ready for the first day of school. Information includes New Student Registrations, Meet the Teacher events, Curriculum Nights, School Supply Lists and more. Additional information will be posted to the Back to School page as August approaches.

New For 2008-2009
Parents should keep in mind that all preschool through fourth-grade students will dismiss early the first five days of the school year rather than six like in the past. Trustees reduced the number of early dismissal days by one in an effort to address parent concerns and input. The early dismissal days are used for important baseline reading and math assessments.

CISD Trustees have eliminated the student activity fee for athletes in grades 7-12. No longer will families have to pay to have their children participate in athletic programs. No changes were made to the existing parking and bus transportation fees.

School supply lists have been changed this year. In an effort to accommodate parent requests, CISD has streamlined the process to individualize lists for each school and grade level. This will help eliminate the purchase of uniform items at campuses that did not use everything in the supply packs. A copy of each school and grade level supply list is available on the Back-To-School web link.

Visit the Back to School 2008 web link below for details.

Back To School 2008 Website

Back to top

Durham Intermediate Hosting "Fifth" Camp

Durham Intermediate School is hosting "Fifth" camp for all incoming fifth graders August 18 and 19. A total of four sessions will be provided for students to learn about textbooks, lockers and receive schedules. The students will also spend time team building each day and getting to know their homeroom classmates. Each group will have a chance to ask questions about the coming school year.

DIS fifth graders will map out the campus and also learn the rules and regulations of being a HIT (Hero In Training). HITs are asked to wear shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes and anything hero related - i.e. camo, batman, spiderman, etc. and students should also be prepared to get wet. HIT equipment provided includes textbooks, lockers and schedules. Each HIT will receive a t-shirt. Please E-mail student name and shirt size to Mary Lehrer at lehrerm@cisdmail.com. The deadline is Friday, July 25.

Flier: DIS Fifth Camp

Back to top

Dawson Squads Have Something To Cheer About

The Dawson Middle School seventh grade and eighth grade cheerleading squads recently attended NCA Cheer Camp at Texas Christian University. Both teams did an outstanding job.

The eighth graders won the NCA camp certificate for technical excellence for their stunting - only one squad out of all attending were chosen to receive this prestigious award. They also earned two superior ribbons - one for their game day cheer and one for their chant, the spirit stick and a bid to go to the National competition.

DMS eighth grade cheerleaders: Shelby Clothier, Jenna Vetere, Claire Crieghton (co-captain), Summer Meacham (captain), Catherine Keeter, Hayley Poore and Kelsey O'Neil.


The seventh graders also won the NCA camp certificate for leadership and sportsmanship out of all attending teams. The girls also earned the spirit stick, two superior ribbons - one for their game day cheer and one for their chant, the NCA Game Day Cheer First Place Trophy and a bid to go to Nationals.

Sarah Neason, Hannah Vance, Peyton Smith (co-captain) Julia Bush (captain), Sydney Fugett, Natalie Tsay and Hannah Brown, Colette Culberson, Courtney Mullan, Taylor Pepe, Lauren Schultz and Berkey McFarlin.

Individual awards went to seventh grade captain Julia Bush and seventh grader Taylor Pepe. Julia was chosen out of all of the captains attending camp to receive the outstanding captain award. Taylor was chosen as an All American Cheerleader.

At camp, the DMS squads were coached by Chansi Shope and Becky Schraeder.

Back to top

With Sympathy

A wake will be held for former School Board and Dragon Council member Warren Davis this evening (July 17) from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church in Southlake. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at St. John. A graveside service will take place in Victoria.

Back to top

Posted To The Website

Back to top

COMMUNITY NEWS

Stars Theater Company Presents Dr. Seuss Fun with “Seussical”


Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, the Who’s, Mayzie La Bird and even Yertle the Turtle will bring Dr. Seuss to life with Stars Theater Company’s production of Seussical, The Musical. The show will take the stage July 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. on July 20 and 27.

All performances are held at Fossil Ridge High School, 4101 Thompson Road in Keller. For more information visit the links below.

Press Release: STARS Presents Seussical, The Musical

Flier: STARTS Presents Seussical, The Musical

CISD students performing in Seussical, The Musical include: John Tarver, Dana Faris, Shelby Gallaway, Nickolas Grisham, Kayla Badkoubei, Natalie Miano, Jennifer Long, Taylor Schafer, Story Zanetti, Hillary Abbott & David Taylor, Munchy Cohen, Paige Stinnett, Erica Peebles, Jennifer Howe, Shanie Schwartzman. Bottom: Jake Beach. Not pictured: Molly Dodge, Rachel Morris, Ashley Nordahl, Chloe Rogers-Brown.

Don’t Miss “Secrets to Aging Gracefully” Seminar With Dr. Sharon Price

Central Market of Southlake is hosting a seminar with Dr. Sharon Price on the topic of "Secrets to Aging Gracefully." Come to this seminar and discover: the seven secrets to graceful aging, the connection between foods and body chemistry and the rate at which you age, how to prevent wrinkles and age spots and how to reverse the aging process.

This event takes place Saturday, July 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Central Market Community Room.


S.P.A.R.K. To Host Meeting July 22

Students and Parents Against Risks to our Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) is hosting a meeting Tuesday, July 22 in the 3rd floor conference room of Southlake Town Hall.

Come meet S.P.A.R.K. officers and hear about summer safety issues, what's going on after dark in Town Square and what Southlake officers are seeing during the summer in the community.

S.P.A.R.K. with its mission of sparking ideas, sharing information, identifying needs, educating the community, mobilizing resources, promoting collaboration and advocating for sound public policy in a new commitment to empower our citizens in the battle against underage drinking, drugs, and internet perils.

Bob Jones Nature Center Accepting Applications For Youth Program

The Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve announces a new session of Outdoor Action Kids (O.A.K.s). O.A.K.s is a youth volunteer program sponsored by the BJNCP to provide outdoor volunteer and leadership opportunities for students ages 11-14 (grades 6-8).

O.A.K.s youth volunteers help the staff and adult volunteers maintain the 76-acre park. They also interact with the Nature Center’s display animals and assist visitors at the Nature Center. The goal of the O.A.K.s program is to help foster an appreciation for nature and promote conservation through fun and educational experiences. Area youth who are interested in learning more about the environment and wish to help educate others are encouraged to apply.

Two sessions are held each year, consisting of eight Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in either the Spring or Fall. Applications are being accepted now through August 1 for the Fall session and are available online at bjnc.org, at the Nature Center - 355 East Bob Jones Road or by calling 817-329-4673. There are a limited number of positions available, so apply soon!


Back to top

 
  Copyright © 2006
Carroll Independent School District
Email the Webmaster: jthannum@cisdmail.com