Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Carroll Show Choir Presents Jazz Café
The Carroll Show Choir is performing in a Jazz Cafe setting on Thursday, March 31 at 7:15 p.m. at Carroll Middle School. Tickets are $5 and deserts and beverages will be served. View the poster here.

Kindergarten Registration Underway
Carroll ISD kindergarten registration for the 2016-2017 school year began. Kindergarten enrollment packets are currently available by clicking here – choose 2016-2017 enrollment forms. Click here for campus-by-campus information.

Dawson Student Wins Bobby Bragan Scholarship
Dawson Middle School eighth grade student Graham Chernik was recently recognized as a Bobby Bragan Scholarship award winner. Chernik is one of 37 eighth graders from across DFW to win this year's essay contest. In total, 252 applied for the award, which includes a $2,500 scholarship to the college of their choice.

Carroll Key Club to Host 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Carroll Key Club is raising money for The W.A.R.M. place and Kiwanis at their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 9 at Sky Creek Ranch. Availability for players, teams and sponsors still remains. View more information about the tournament here.

AP Booster Club Scholarship Applications Due April 1
The AP Booster Club is now accepting applications for the Annual Senior Scholarships for graduating seniors. The application process includes an application form and a typed 500-550 word Narrative Essay utilizing the provided topic. Applicants must be current members of the AP Booster Club, and have taken at least one AP, Pre-AP, or Honors class at any time during high school. View the full application here.

CEF Offers 10 Senior Scholarships – Deadline April 7
The Carroll Education Foundation is now accepting applications for ten $1,000 CEF Senior Scholarships for qualified seniors. Requirements and the application link are found here. CEF heavily relies on the generosity of sponsors and donors to fund the over $1.2 million in grants and $200,000 in senior scholarships provided since inception. You can support CEF in its 20th Anniversary of giving back to Carroll ISD with a donation. Visit www.southlakecef.org for more information and for opportunities to support education in your community.

Water Polo Teams Post Wins in Denton Tournament
The Lady Dragon water polo team won two games last weekend in the Denton Tournament. They defeated Denton Guyer 16-2 and Flower Mound 15-3. The Dragons defeated Denton Guyer 14-10 and tied Flower Mound 9-9.

Scholarship Opportunties for Graduating Seniors
The CHS/CSHS PTO is now accepting scholarship applications for graduating seniors. The application process involves an application, at least 2 teacher evaluations, transcripts, and a 200-250 word, typed narrative on post graduation goals. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded and announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 17. The deadline to submit an application to the guidance office at CSHS is Monday, April 25. Applications are available on Naviance. Contact Beth Bonham, bethbonham@yahoo.com with any questions.

Southlake Women’s Club Offering Scholarships to Graduating Seniors
The Southlake Women's Club is happy to announce that $20,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to Carroll Senior High graduating seniors at their May Awards Ceremony. The application can be found online at www.southlakewomensclub.org, and the deadline for applying is Friday, April 8.

CSHS "Connect" Art Exhibit Open This Week
The CSHS Art Exhibit "Connect" opened Monday at the CSHS Gallery. The art show includes work from all levels and will run during normal school hours until Friday, April 7. View the poster here. 

Athletic Physical Information for 2016-2017 School Year
It is once again time for students to obtain their athletic physical for the 2016-2017 school year. Physicians, Nurses, and Physical Therapists from All-Star Orthopaedics, as well as other local physicians, will be working together to give your child the best physical assessment possible. Physicals will take place at the All-Star Orthopaedics offices. The cost of the physical is $25, with all the proceeds benefiting Carroll ISD Athletics. Get more information on MySouthlakeNews.com.

Community News

WNBA Guard Hosts Basketball Skills Clinic
WNBA guard Jia Perkins will host a basketball skills clinic April 2 at Carroll Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is open to girls ages 12-17 and costs $100 per participant and includes at T-shirt. Register today at jiaperkins.com.

Olive Garden Spirit Night April 12
Olive Garden in Grapevine is hosting Spirit Night on April 12. Dine at Olive Garden and make a donation to your school. Don't forget to use #SpiritNight and tag @OliveGarden for a chance to win prizes. Olive Garden is located at 301 W. State Highway 114.

Altrusa DFW Hosts 5K in Bicentennial Park
Join CHS and CSHS as they help support Altrusa DFW with a 5K Run in the Park on Saturday, April 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Bicentennial Park. This fun day benefiting charity will include free food, free digital photos, free face painting, National Anthem by Miss teen Southlake, 1 Mile and Awards ceremony with Miss Southlake and track star Colby Lowe running the USATF Certified 5k. Dogs are welcome and there will be a Best Dog Costume contest and Best Dog Trick contest. You can register for the run here. Register early for better pricing. 

Camp SOAR Offered for Children with Special Needs
Camp SOAR is a fun summer camp opportunity for children ages 5-21 where campers will play games and enjoy crafts and snacks.  Participants are grouped by age and there is limited enrollment each week to maintain a safe camper to adult ratio. Camp hours are 1p.m.-4p.m. daily during 8 weeks of the summer. For more information about camp or any of the programs click here.

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