Traffic Notes

First as we complete week one at CHS I would like to thank our wonderful families for an amazing first week.

Based on our concerns from some parents for traffic concerns we have had Officer Smith post a brief voice thread and map online and would love for you to review this from the link below.

Officer Smith Voice Thread

Early Voting Continues In Carroll ISD

Early voting continues now through September 11 in the Carroll ISD two-cent tax ratification election. Registered voters can cast a ballot during early voting hours at Southlake Town Hall, third floor, 1400 Main Street, Southlake. Voting will take place on both Saturdays, with extended hours on September 8, 10 and 11. The polls will be closed on Sundays and on Labor Day. A complete list of early voting times is available on the district's website under the CarrollBudget.com icon.

Voters will decide whether or not to authorize the Board of Trustees to raise the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate two pennies per $100 valuation - from $1.04 to $1.06 - which will generate about $1.1 million in local tax revenues to address the 2012-2013 operating deficit. If the election passes, all of the funds generated by the additional two cents would stay in Carroll ISD, and it would mean an increase of about $25 each year for the average homeowner in CISD.  If the election passes, the CISD deficit will be $2.8 million. If it does not pass, the deficit will be $3.9 million. Trustees have been considering a number of options to address the operating deficit. These options include using fund balance to cover the difference, changing scheduling, teaming and/or class sizes, program and/or positions cuts, the sale of land when market conditions are right, a shift of the fiscal year, etc.  Trustees gave a 1.5-cent debt service tax decrease for 2012–2013. Taxpayers will benefit from the debt service tax decrease regardless of the outcome of the September 15 special election. Election day voting will take place Saturday, September 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the Art Center of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd.

Allen Game Tickets

Good Afternoon All,

 

As of 12:45pm today, Dragon Stadium is completely sold out of all tickets.   Allen ISD is also completely sold out of tickets. 

 

CHS and CSHS still have a few hundred adult and general admission tickets.

Curriculum Night Coming Up

Curriculum nights are scheduled at CHS each year during the first few weeks of school. This activity is designed for parents only (no students please). The meeting provides teachers with an important opportunity to visit with parents about grade-level and course curriculum, as well as classroom expectations. While we'd certainly love to sit and talk one on one with each parent we are limited in time. Please schedule those conferences individually with each teacher. We look forward to visiting with our wonderful parents on September 12, 2011 from 6:00 to 7:32 PM.

Please remember we tend to see about 1000 people arrive on a campus with limited parking. If you're concerned with finding a parking spot please arrive early. In addition, some people certainly may try to use DIS for parking, provided they do not have an event being planned.

We hope to see everyone soon.

First Day Morning Traffic

From the campus side I can say traffic was amazing at CHS. Thank you to all parents and students for making this successful. I know getting off of White Chapel was a little difficult and we'll work on this part soon.

Please remember class will start at 8:00 AM and we want our students to have enough time to get to class. Let us know if you have any questions.

West Nile Announcement

The City of Southlake will be holding a special meeting Monday evening, August 27, to discuss the possibility of aerial spraying for mosquitos. This is in response to Denton County’s decision to spray to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. A portion of the City of Southlake is in Denton County. To date, Southlake has had six cases of West Nile Virus, all affecting individuals who are elderly or have pre-existing conditions or weakened immune systems. The City has a story posted toMySouthlakeNews.com and is working jointly with Carroll ISD to help educate the public. Remember to spray your children with approved DEET mosquito repellants before they go out to bus stops and/or outdoors. While wearing long sleeves and pants to school may not be practical in August/September, parents are encouraged to protect students during after school activities and from dusk to dawn as necessary. Parents may send non-aerosol sprays or replleant wipes to the nurse’s office with instructions to re-spray students before after-school or outdoor activities. At this point, CISD will not alter outdoor activities or evening eventsbecause risks are minimal if personal protections are in place. The district is treating CISD property with briquettes from the city staff, but the district will not be handing supplies of DEET out to students. We are minimizing standing water where mosquitos might gather and will work cooperatively with the city to wipe down playground equipment should aerial spraying be approved. Secondary students bring repellant from home in their gym bags for evening competitions and outdoor events, but parents are asked not to give the repellant to younger children to spray themselves. This will help protect those students who are asthmatic and could react negatively to extensive sprays in the learning classroom.

Volunteers Needed

CHS parents we are in desperate need for more assistance with handing out schedules on Monday morning at CHS. Please email Mr. Giamanco at pj.giamanco@southlakecarroll.edu to confirm you interest in helping. Currently we have 8 parents and we need 24.

Think about the love of seeing all these wonderful students getting ready for Day 1 at CHS. Now that you've thought about it, you must take part and see it happen.

Allen Game Tickets

Allen pre-game tickets will be sold at Dragon Stadium, Carroll Senior High School, and Carroll High School

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 8:00am-3:30pm.
Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm

In addition, Allen ISD will be selling tickets via their online ticketing option, similar to our CISD ticketing choices. Their website is:

 

Allen Online Ticketing Option

Online general admission sales begin on Monday from Allen ISD. Contact Allen ISD for exact opening time for online sales.

See you in Allen for week 0 game 1 Dragon Football.

Football Tickets 2012

This year’s football tickets will be sold at Dragon Stadium, Carroll Senior High School, Carroll High School, Tyler’s Southhlake Town Square and online.

School and Athletic Office for all games

Dragon Stadium Athletic Office, Carroll Senior High School, Carroll High School

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 8:00am-3:30pm.

Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm

Online for home games

http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/cisd-athletics.aspx (credit cards only)

Ticket Kiosks for home games

Dragon Stadium, Tyler’s Sporting Goods Townsquare (Visa, Master Card only)

On the Sunday prior to a Friday home game, the online ticket system and the ticket kiosks will be opened at 8:00am and will remain open 24 hours a day until the day of the game (Friday) at 4:00pm.

We hope to see everyone at Dragon games this season!

Traffic Change...Please Review

Due to recent construction there will be a few changes to our traffic patterns at CHS. We would certainly like for all parents and students to review the link below from our campus webpage. This will be essential for us to make the transition sooner at CHS.

We certainly believe the changes will produce safer exits for all students and parents at CHS.

Traffic Pattern Review

Schedule Pick Up Reminder

Please remember on sophomore schedule pick up and on fish campus students can only pick up their own schedules.  Students and parents ofent ask if they could pick up/see a schedule of another student, this is certainly a confidentiality issue. In addition, parents may pick up schedules for their own student if their student isn't able to come.

Thank you and see you on the 17th.

Dragon Named Regional Winner

Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program has recognized former Carroll High School Sophomore Tori Pimentel for her outstanding volunteer efforts. The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program seeks to recognize and reward young volunteers between the ages of 6 and 18 who help better their communities, making them a better place to live. Pimentel won a $50 Kohl’s gift card after being named a Store Winner, and a $1,000 scholarship to be used towards post-secondary education after being named a Regional Winner.

As of today, Pimentel has raised over $24,000 to donate to U.S. Soldiers and their families. Congratulations to Tori for this amazing recognition.

Dragon Fish Camp and Sophomore Schedules 2012

While we are in the middle of construction at CHS we also felt it would be appropriate to begin to embark on the 2012-2013 school year and remind everyone of our start of school events.

Sophomores will begin our process at 10:00 AM, August 17, 2012. CHS will be handing schedules out at 10:00 and will continue doing so until 11:30. We would love to see all of our Dragons back at CHS to distribute these items.

Freshmen students will start Friday, August 17, 2012, in the afternoon at 1:00 PM with a reduced Fish camp. We will hand out schedules and provide tours of CHS. The event will be slightly less this year due to construction, but we do feel we will be able to answer many questions for our students. While we absolutely love our parents, this is student only event. The event is not mandatory but certainly a great way for our students to get used to everything on campus.

If you have questions please feel free to call CHS. SEE YOU in August!

Carroll ISD Online Enrollment

Our CISD online process will begin August 13, 2012!

Online enrollment for returning students for the 2012-2013 school year will be activated Monday August 13, 2012. Parents of returning CISD students will be asked to re-enroll online from August 13 to September 14. Details on how to enroll will be provided as we near this date.