Friday, Feb. 5, 2016

Carroll ISD Accepting Feedback for 2016-2017 Calendar
Carroll ISD is accepting written comments on two DRAFT options of the 2016-2017 school calendar. Click here to review the two options and send your comments and suggestions to calendarfeedback@southlakecarroll.edu. The two calendar options consider discussions from Carroll ISD’s District Advisory Committee. The DRAFT calendar mirrors this year’s calendar which includes 176 days of instruction and 187 teacher contract work days. The Option 2 calendar includes 175 days of instruction and 187 teacher contract work days. Both calendars include two bad weather days as required by the Texas Education Agency.

CISD Considers Fixing CES Split Zone
One issue still on the table for consideration is an attendance zone change for a small number of families at Carroll Elementary School. For years, Carroll ISD has heard from citizens who want the School Board and Administration to fix the split attendance zone for Carroll Elementary School. Historically, all those students in the CES zone who live north of FM 1709/Southlake Blvd. have split away from their friends to attend 5th and 6th grades at Durham Intermediate in the north feeder system. The rest of their classmates have been zoned to Eubanks Intermediate in the south feeder system. For the first time, CISD Trustees have the opportunity to change the CES zone to ensure that all CES students get to attend Eubanks Intermediate together. Read more on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Basketball Teams Host Trinity Tonight: Intermediate School Night
The Carroll boys' and girls' host Trinity in District 8-6A action tonight, which will also be Intermediate School Night at Carroll Senior High School. The Lady Dragons open the doubleheader at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Dragons at 8 p.m.

Soccer Teams In Action Tonight Against Trinity
The Carroll Lady Dragons host Trinity at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium in District 8-6A action. The Lady Dragons are 12-1 overall. The Dragons also meet Trinity on the road at 7:30 p.m. The Dragons are 8-2-3 overall.

Carroll Band Bistro Saturday at CHS
The Carroll band will have its annual Bistro with dinner, music by the students and silent auction on Saturday, Feb. 6. The bistro will be held at the Carroll High School cafeteria. Dinner is from 6-7:30 p.m. and provided by Buca di Beppo. Tickets are for sale at the CHS & CSHS front offices through Wednesday. Cash or checks made out to the Carroll Band Boosters. Music to be performed by the prestigious Carroll Band and Jazz Band from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Silent Auction starts at 6 p.m. View current auction Items here.

National Charity League Southlake Chapter Hosts 2016 Fashion Show
The National Charity League Southlake Chapter presents their 2016 Fashion Show and Benefit, University Day on the Runway, at the Hurst Convention Center on March 6. Doors open at 4 p.m. with food, cash bar, and silent auction followed by a live auction and entertaining fashion show with Chad McCoy and Dr. David Faltys as the emcees. Local Junior and Senior models hope to raise over $90,000 to directly benefit numerous local charities. Ticket are available now at https://southlake.nationalcharityleague.org/. You can view the benefit video here.

Dragon Divers Qualify for State Meet
The Dragons dominated the Region 3-6A Diving competiton Thursday at the Rockwall Aquatic Center. Dragon boys' diver Nate Hernandez and girls' diver Summer Westover were crowned region champions and qualified for the state meet in Austin. Luke McFarland and Sloane Papa also qualified with second-place finishes in the boys and girls, respectively. CJ Durant took third, Andrew Walker finished fifth and Maddie Keiser took third. The top two divers qualify for state. The Region 3-6A swimming competition finals are Saturday at 11 a.m. in Rockwall.

CISD Photo Albums: View National Signing Day Images
Follow Carroll ISD on Flickr and get all the latest photo albums across the district. The latest album is National Signing Day (photos courtesy Fotosport) held this week. The photos are also available inside the Mobile Dragon App by using the Flickr button.

Dragon Wrestling Wins District Championship
The Carroll Dragon wrestling team won the district championship at CHS on Wednesday. It marked the team's fifth district championship in the last seven years.

Dragon Cheer Tryout Packet Pickup
Students interested in trying out for cheerleader can pick up a packet at Carroll Middle, Dawson Middle, Carroll HS or Carroll Senior HS starting Feb. 1 through Feb. 15.

District Opens Preschool Enrollment for 2016-2017 School Year
Preschool registration packets for the 2016-2017 school year are now available on the Preschool Program website. The lottery will be held on Feb.17 at 9:30 a.m at the Carroll ISD Administration Building. For more information, please contact Jessica Richardson, Preschool Coordinator, at 817-949-8402 or at jessica.richardson@southlakecarroll.edu.

CISD Hosts North Texas Region Odyssey of the Mind Tournament Feb. 27
Carroll ISD will host the North Texas Region Odyssey of the Mind Tournament at Carroll High School from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. Sixty-two teams from across North Texas will compete, including 21 teams from Carroll. Come out to see some of the fabulous creativity and support the team from your school.  If you’d like to volunteer at the Tournament, you can sign up through our Volunteer Spot link: Dragons Odyssey Volunteers

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 to view the flyer.

Community News: Best Buddies Valentine's Dinner & Dance
The SASO sponsored Best Buddies Valentine' s Dinner and Dance is Saturday from 7-10 p.m. at the Carroll Senior High School Student Activity Center. Tickets are $5 and available at the door.

Community News: Miracle League Fundraiser Feb. 19
Miracle League is hosting its inaugural fundraising and recognition event on Feb.19 from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Southlake Hilton. Now entering its second season, the Miracle League has a need to fund its operations, including insurance and equipment. Each table of 10 will include a major league baseball representative. Join Miracle League as they continue to expand the program now serving Carroll ISD and surrounding districts. For ticket and sponsorship information, please contact Phillip Meyer, phil@miracleleagueofsouthlake.com. Click here to view the flyer.

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.