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Have you heard the news? Beginning next year, CISD will offer two new programs:
The Booster for Special Programs is excited to help support these initiatives, and we're currently collecting toys, nursery items and supplies. Reference the flier below for details about specific needs and please ensure they are in new or like-new condition. Simply drop your items off at the CISD administration building, now through May 23. So clean out those closets and help the next generation of Dragons have a great start!  Thanks to the generosity of our members and donors, the Booster for Special Programs was able to spoil CISD special programs staff - all 250 of them! - with Ice Shaker tumblers and offers from a handful of sponsors, including Stella Louise and Bahama Bucks. Many thanks to our hardworking staff for everything they do every day, all year long to support our students. We wish all students, staff and families a happy and healthy holiday season! See you in 2025!
We are so thankful for all of our wonderful CISD Special Programs staff! To kick-off a month of gratitude for all they do, we surprised them with cookies & coffee. Thank you to Chick-fil-A Southlake & HTea0 Southlake for their generous donations to CISD's 250 special programs administration, teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, diagnosticians, bus drivers and aides and more. During this season of thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for all the hardworking staff who support CISD students EVERY day!
Many thanks to the Carroll Bass Team and White's Chapel Fishing Ministry for helping us with our first-ever fishing and cookie decorating event. It was a successful event by all metrics - families who participated, fish caught (and released!), and cookies eaten.
 Our annual tailgate event was bigger and better than ever! Many thanks to all the students, families, staff, principals and even Mayor Shawn McCaskill who showed their support of Special Programs. We were thrilled by the great turnout and all the conversations and connections that were had. Zach Killian and his BBQ crew outdo themselves every year! This year, they provided pulled pork sliders, hot dogs, chips, cookies and more. Rebecca Parades spearheaded an effort to sell pink-out shirts with all proceeds benefiting the Booster. Contact us if you missed your swag! The Dragons went on to win 50-14, and Special Olympics cheerleaders helped cheer them on. It was a wonderful and memorable night under the lights! 
2023-24 was an exciting year of growth for the Booster for Special Programs! We are so honored to serve the district and students and are proud of the accomplishments we achieved. As with everything in life, it truly takes a village, so we want to thank our wonderful board and recognize how each member contributed this year. Most of all, we want to thank YOU for supporting the Booster and making our mission possible.
Membership * Welcomed 33 new member families this year * Raised $1624 more in membership dollars over last year * Awarded $200 to winning campuses during our membership drive Marketing * Engaged more members and continued to build our presence - online, in social media, on the Dragon eBlast, in the homecoming parade, at our many social and fundraising events, and in the greater CISD community Socials * Hosted five annual social events, including a bigger and better tailgate, Nash Farms family social, parent coffee, parent night out at Jane's, and popsicles in the park * Launched liaison initiative and also hosted intimate fall coffee for specific campuses Fundraisers * Held our first-ever family fun night to rave reviews and far exceeded expectations by raising $4750 * Sponsored 4 fundraisers at various community partners: Fajita Petes, Crisp & Green, Chick-Fil-A, and Kendra Scott * Launched an apparel store, featuring a new t-shirt design Staff appreciation efforts * Secured breakfast donations for required staff training days from various community partners: Great Harvest, Sunny Street Cafe, and Chiloso * Helped defray the costs of the department holiday party * Provided 275 special programs teachers, aides, therapists, bus drivers a holiday gift Grants * Approved $3,630.35 in funds to support students and staff in 15 disbursements benefiting different campuses, programs, and teachers * Provided field trips, air purifiers, classroom supplies, sensory toys, activity wall panels, training for teachers for behavioral interventions, devices to support communication, and more  Join us for a much-deserved night out. This adults-only event is an annual favorite. Enjoy some app's on Jane's lovely patio while mingling with other parents who get it! RSVP today!
Join us for some coffee and conversation at Chiloso on Wednesday, Feb. 7. This is a members-only event, and the first 15 RSVPs will receive a FREE taco. All breakfast items come with a complimentary coffee or soda. RVSP here: https://bit.ly/CISDBoosterSP-RSVP  Please join the CISD Department of Special Programs when they host "Planning for College Accessibility" on 29 February from 12:30-2pm at the Admin Building. The special guest speaker is Kerry Tate from the University of Texas at Dallas! This is an element of their plan to partner with parents and caregivers on a regular basis to provide relevant training opportunities for the community.Bring the family and join us for our Popiscles in the Park event on 4/26! (rain date 5/3)
This past year, the CISD Booster for Special Programs was pleased to provide the following items to support all students receiving Special Education services:
Do you want to learn more about Differentiation, Accommodations, Modifications and Alternate Curriculum? Then come to the Carroll ISD Special Programs Parent Training next Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The time is from 11:30 – 12:30 in Dove Loop at the CISD Administration building at 2400 N Carroll Avenue in Southlake.  Thanks to all who came out for our Fall Fun at Nash Farm event! The rain could not keep our special programs families, supporters, and community away! Please check out the pictures from our event below, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!    |
