Blair third grade students learn how to use the new library computer system from Mrs. Claes, Blair Librarian. Using the TLC system students may check out their books. Students may also access their library accounts to see what they have checked out, renew items, place library materials on hold, and check the library catalog independently anywhere they have internet access.
Blair Kindergarten students explore science using different tools to closely observe objects and sort them. Students engage in hands-on learning activities using magnifying glasses, tongs, and goggles laying a foundation for scientific inquiry. Curiosity is the hallmark of Blair’s budding scientists.
Farmers Branch Police Officers join Blair Eagles for lunch. Part of a program to build community relations with the schools, Blair welcomes police officers to stop by for lunch. They may enjoy a cafeteria meal free of charge and get to know the students.
New Blair Principal, Dr. Jose Ramos welcomes students. Dr. Ramos is getting to know students by greeting them each morning and visiting classrooms. “It is my honor to be the Principal of Dave Blair Elementary.”
Dr. Ramos in his thirteen years in education has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He says, “Education was the natural career path for me due to the tremendous positive impact that teachers had on my life.” We look forward to a year of fun and learning with Dr. Ramos.
The Michael Finley Foundation presents their annual G.I.F.T.4.S. for summer at Long Middle School. Forty students will be selected, so spots are limited. The event will take place July 9 – 26, 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The last day will consist of academics in the morning and a celebration in the afternoon. Free breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks will be served. Students are selected based on the application criteria and parents who commit to supporting their children through the summer and throughout the school year. Please direct inquiries to Jean Moore, Executive Director of the Michael Finley Foundation, at 469-630-2854. The Michael Finley Foundation website has the applications online in English and Spanish.
May 4 is 2018 School Lunch Hero Day. In addition to preparing healthy meals, CFB school nutrition professionals adhere to strict nutrition standards, navigate student food allergies, and offer service with a smile. Our school lunch employees are true heroes. Who needs a cape when you have an apron? While School Nutrition Employee Week is May 7-11, the sixth annual School Lunch Hero day will be May 4. It is a day to remember and thank nutrition staff. Let CFB know about your favorite Student Nutrition employee. Take a selfie shaking hands, giving a high-five, or just smiling with your favorite lunch hero, using hashtag #cfblunchhero on Facebook or Twitter.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is hosting its dyslexia parent education program on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carrollton Room of the Educational Services Division Complex (Building B) located at 1820 Pearl Street, Carrollton, TX 75006.
Please plan to spend approximately one hour learning about the needs of dyslexia students and how these needs are addressed in the classroom.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
The directors of English language arts and reading, invite you, your students, and staffs to join us for CFB’s third annual African American Read-In, which will be held at Barbara Bush Middle School on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. Please bring one of your favorite selections written by an African American author to read or perform at this event.
We are joining the National Council of Teachers of English, its Black Caucus, and others by hosting this literary event during Black History Month. It will be our pleasure to add your name to this list of readers for the National African American Read-In, the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.
If you need suggestions about popular reading selections, please visit the NCTE website or Click HERE. Just scroll down to the events, and click on the African American Read-In, where you can find a wealth of information about this event, its history, and its national appeal.
We hope that you will be able to join us; we look forward to seeing you at the event.
When:
January 31, 2018
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where:
ESDC Building B – Texas Room
1820 Pearl St. Carrollton 75006
This presentation is NOT for students
Free childcare for children 3 years and older
Presented in English & Spanish
Contact Information: Bridgit Basel baselb@cfbisd.edu
Dr. Bobby Burns, Superintendent of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, will be on hand on Monday, January 22 at Standridge Stadium to make a major announcement.
CFBISD would like to invite you to watch this event LIVE on our Facebook Channel at www.facebook.com/cfbisd –
You are not going to want to miss it.
This announcement will change the future of CFBISD and have a major, positive impact on our students.
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