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Education notes for Carroll ISD
Courtesy of Carroll ISD
Parents invited to review curriculum
Starting this year, Carroll ISD has updated its school health curriculum at the request of parents to include information on healthy relationships and how to prevent disease and unplanned pregnancy through abstinence and other means. Studies have shown that this type of instruction gives teens the confidence to avoid risky behavior and make good choices. To complement this curriculum, CISD is hosting a parent-only session to offer a preview of the updated health curriculum and answer any questions that parents may have about this curriculum. The presentation will occur on Tuesday, October 2 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Carroll High School lecture hall, which is located near the north parent loop by the cafeteria (former art rooms on the northwest side of the building). Teen pregnancy is a problem in Texas. In 2010, our state had the third highest rate of teen pregnancies in the U.S. Sixty-four of every 1,000 births are to teenage mothers, higher than the national rate of 43 births to teenagers per 1,000 births nationally. Tarrant County has a teenage birthrate of 56 per 1,000 births, and our zip code does not make our kids immune to these issues.
Each year the Carroll AP boosters select one outstanding student for the Cheryl Shankman Study Abroad Scholarship. The scholarship is open to current Carroll ISD sophomore, junior and senior students for district-sponsored travel abroad student programs. Applications will be accepted now through Nov. 2.
College fair coming to CSHS
The annual CISD College Fair will be held at Carroll Senior High School from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the Student Activities Center. College and universities from across the country will be in attendance.
Play It Forward Southlake seeking donations
Play It Forward Southlake is teaming up with Play It Forward Northwest for "Rivals As One" night on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Carroll-Northwest football game. The two organizations are hosting a sports equipment donation drive to benefit the Dorothy Moore Youth Center in Dallas. Bring new or used pieces of sports equipment to donate at the game and come meet pro players from the Pro Players Foundation. The donation trailer will be set up on the home side of Dragon Stadium from 5-10 p.m. Barrels will also be located on the visitor side. Those donating receive a free Play It Forward Southlake wristband.
Drill team workshop set
The award-winning Southlake Carroll Emerald Belle Drill Team will host its annual Junior Belle Dance Clinic for girls in kindergarten through fourth grade and dance Workshop for grades 5-8.
Both clinics are scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Oct. 6 at Carroll Senior High School located at 1501 W. Southlake Blvd. Check-in and registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Guests must enter through side doors off Peytonville.
Clinic participants will learn a dance to be performed during pre-game activities at the freshman football game on Oct. 18 at Dragon Stadium. Workshop participants will receive instruction from Emerald Belle director Melissa Page and co-captains Aimee Low and Lacey Munoz in the areas of technique, choreography and drill team fundamentals. Their original dance will be performed with the Emerald Belle officers before the varsity football game on Oct. 19 at Dragon Stadium.
Register online at www.EmeraldBelles.com. Advance fees are $45 for the clinic and $75 for the workshop. Registrations after Oct. 3 will be $50 and $80 respectively at the door. These fees include a Chick-fil-A snack, commemorative t-shirt and Junior Belle souvenir photo button.
For information contact Kristin Vivian at jrbelleclinic20112@gmail.com.
Pink Out scheduled
This year's annual Dragons Pink Out football game is scheduled for Oct. 5 at Dragon Stadium. The Carroll Dragons will host the Keller Timber Creek Falcons. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The game's promotional night sponsor is Baylor Regional Grapevine, a long time district supporter and founding partner at Dragon Stadium.
Carroll ISD continues to assist in the fight against breast cancer by collecting donations before and during the game. Carroll ISD marketing partner CarrollDragons.com is assisting by hosting the Community Box Auction. From now until game day, fans can place a bid for a chance to win and watch the entire game from the Community Box on the second floor of Dragon Stadium. The prize includes admission for up to 20 people and a catered meal.
On game day, fans on both sides of the field are encouraged to wear pink. A pre-game on-field recognition will be held for breast cancer survivors. Survivors from all branches of the Dragon community are invited to attend. Survivors interested in participating need to contact Paige Buck in the Carroll ISD Communications and Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.
During the first quarter of the game, members of CISD's Peer Assistance Leadership or PALs class, taught by Nikki Gilley will again assist in a pass-the-bucket-campaign to collect donations in the fight against breast cancer.
Senior reserved parking spaces available
Carroll Senior High School senior still has prime reserved parking spaces available. If seniors would like to purchase a reserved space see Mrs. Gonzales at the Central Administration Building, 3051 Dove St. in Grapevine. Seniors must purchase a district parking permit first and also let Gonzales know you would like a senior reserved parking space at CSHS. The following are required: current driver license, current proof of insurance and $150 for parking permit. Once payment is received, see Mrs. Schott at CSHS to pick out a reserved space. Reserved spaces are $50.
CEF's culinary celebration
This year's Carroll Education Foundation's Culinary Celebration fundraiser will take place from 6-10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Hyatt Regency DFW. Single tickets are $100 and couples tickets are $150. For more information and buy tickets online visit www.southlakecef.org.
Dragon Stadium community box raffle continues
Dragon football fans can win an opportunity to sit in the air-conditioned Dragon Stadium Community Box and watch the homecoming game Oct. 12. The winner and 16 guests will have great seats and enjoy dinner donated by the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. The winning package includes parking. The Emerald Belles Drill Team is currently selling $10 raffle tickets. The Belle Booster Club will also be selling tickets Oct. 5 at Dragon Stadium. The winning ticket will be drawn Oct. 8. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly benefit the Emerald Belles Drill Team.
CEF Week set for next week
The Carroll Education Foundation is preparing for this year's CEF Week, scheduled for Sept. 24-28. All five days are dedicated to promoting awareness of CEF in Carroll ISD schools. As part of this week, CEF is planning a change drive which CEF will match donations up to $500, dress up days in school and an opportunity to purchase Culinary Celebration tickets at CISD campuses. This year's Culinary Celebration will be Oct. 7 at the Hyatt Regency DFW.
For information visit: www.SouthlakeCEF.org.
LeanLocal announces partnership with Carroll ISD
LeanLocal, a Palm Coast, Florida-based technology company, recently launched LeanLocal.com, an online way to find, connect to and support local businesses. The company also announced its national partnership with Carroll ISD to help raise funds for the district's extracurricular programs.
Be Proud Texas Rally scheduled
Carroll ISD will join several school districts in North Texas in hosting an Oct. 2 Be Proud Rally at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie. This event, which begins at 7 p.m. and is free to the public, will shine the spotlight on public schools and help keep public education on the minds of Texas elected officials. Please plan to join us for this rally to support public education funding. This event is being co-sponsored by Friends of Texas Public Schools and Be Proud Texas.
Bus passes available
Be sure to purchase a Carroll ISD bus pass for the 2012-13 school year. Parents have three ways to purchase this year's $250 bus pass. The easiest option is purchasing online at www.southlakecarroll.edu. Parents also have the option to fill out the bus fee form and mail or return to CISD with the payment. The cap per family is $500.
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