Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016

School Board Filing for May Election Begins Wednesday
Filing begins Wednesday for three Places on the Carroll Independent School District Board of Trustees. Two seats – Places 6 and 7, held by Matt Kormann and Christopher Archer, respectively – are three-year terms. The Place 1 seat held by Trustee Michele Moore is a one-year unexpired term. The deadline to file for a place on the ballot is Feb. 19. The election is held the first Saturday in May, which is May 7. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Carroll Robotics Teams Lead Way at TCEA Contest
Rockenbaugh Elementary and Eubanks Intermediate robotics teams shined bright at the Advanced Inventions TCEA contest last weekend. Read about the teams on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Southlake Women's Club Presents Donations
The Southlake Women’s Club presented $30,000 in checks to eight Carroll ISD campuses last Thursday. As part of an annual fundraiser, the Southlake Women’s Club sells pre-packaged school supplies to families in the district. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

CEF Welcomes New Board Members & Offers Spring Internship
As Carroll Education Foundation enters its 20th Anniversary in supporting Carroll Independent School District, many plans are in motion to make 2016 a very successful year for our students. CEF is honored to have six new board members join the organization: Ed Bunner, Heather DeLapp, Julie Doyle, Benjamen Dyer, Mary O’Toole and Paul Venesky. The group is made up of CISD parents, community volunteers and business professionals that bring skills and experience that lend to the current goals of the organization. With great plans for 2016, CEF is also offering an internship for the spring semester for CISD juniors and seniors. View the internship information sheet.

AP Exam Registration Underway
AP exam registration has started. Log onto www.totalregistration.net/AP/442963 to register. Sign-up by Feb. 29 to avoid late fees. Contact susan.smith@southlakecarroll.edu with questions.

School Board Approves CISD Short-Term Growth Plan
The Carroll School Board approved a recommendation Monday to purchase portable classrooms for up to three school campuses  to manage student growth short-term and avoid major attendance rezoning so that the Capital Needs Planning Committee can complete its work. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

PTO for Special Programs Hosting ADD/ADHD Documentary
PTO for Special Programs, in conjunction with CISD Department of Special Programs, are hosting two opportunities to view the acclaimed documentary “ADD and Loving It!?” on Jan. 21 from 6:30-7:30 pm, and Jan. 22 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., both at CISD’s Administration Building, 2400 North Carroll Ave. in the Lonesome Dove meeting room. Click here for more information. In addition to the documentary viewing on Jan. 22, CISD’s Licensed Specialists in School Psychology will provide a brief discussion on ADD/ADHD and lunch will be provided. For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance and stipulate which date by emailing Melinda.mason@southlakecarroll.edu, or calling (817) 949-8281.

Carroll EQ Club Presents Vitality - A Fun Camp for Young Dragons
Please join us as we celebrate and promote the growth and development of children and youth. An action packed fun day for mind and body development! Date - Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Carroll High School gym. Please RSVP at CarrollEQClub@gmail.com. Click here for the flyer.

Carroll Golf Offering Junior Clinics
Carroll Junior Golf Clinics are offered every Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the Dragon Indoor Golf Facility, located at 2400 North Carroll Ave. Building C. Click here for more information.

Community News: Southlake's LiveFit Wellness Challenge Begins Jan. 30
The City of Southlake’s LiveFit Southlake Wellness Challenge kicks off on Jan. 30. This 10-week challenge, which is meant for the whole family, is aimed at promoting and encouraging community health and wellness while building both physical and mental strength. Registration for the program is free and open to all. To find out more information and to register, please visit LiveFitSLK.com.

Community News: iCodeHack Coming to DFW in April
Join iCodeHack for the first Hackathon in DFW designed for elementary, middle and high schoolers. Showcase your talents through challenges designed for your age and level of experience, all while immersing yourself in a fun and engaging environment. The registration fee is $25 and you can register online at icode4kids.org/icodehack.html. Space is limited and the deadline is Feb. 26.

Community News: Lacrosse Association Hosting Annual Fundraiser
The Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association's annual fundraising event is Feb. 27 at The Marq. SCLA will present "A Night at the Races" which will include a fun night of entertainment and live and silent auctions. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Community News: Dragon Youth Baseball Registration Open Through Jan. 30
Dragon Youth Baseball is seeking players age 3-17 to join us at the newly renovated Bicentennial Park facility for our spring baseball season. We offer both developmental and advanced programs to accommodate all experience levels. Practices begin the week of Feb. 7 and the season ends with a tournament in May. Player evaluations will be held at Bicentennial Park on Jan. 30. Visit www.DragonYouthBaseball.org to register your player, to volunteer as a coach and for more information.