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CFBISD’s 3rd Annual African-American Read-In

CFBISD's 3rd Annual African American Read-InThe 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.

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Blalack Middle School – Class of 2021, Bear Extravaganza & Parent Preview Night

Class of 2021
Future Bears, mark your calendars, and join us for the following events!

Bear Extravaganza
Friday, January 26th
9:15 am to 11:20 am
Students ONLY (with their 5th grade teachers)
Blalack welcomes 5th grade students from Davis, Kent, Rainwater, and Rosemeade to:

  •  See the Blalack campus,
  • Meet our leadership team,
  • Learn about classes, clubs, and organizations,
  • Ask questions of a panel of current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, and
  • Experience their first Blalack pep rally!

Be on the lookout for information to come home with your student. They won’t want to miss this exciting day at Blalack!

Parent Preview Night
Tuesday, January 30th
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Students and Families
Blalack invites all incoming 5th graders and their families to a night of information and fun! Stop by our content area booths to get information about our outstanding academic and elective course offerings. Enjoy presentations from our award-winning fine arts programs!

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Parent Education – Social Media & Internet Safety (NOT for Students)

Parent Education, Social Media & Internet Safety

Social Media & Internet Safety

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

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Parent Education – Fighting Stress with Mindfulness

Presenter: Neeti Prasad
Davis Elementary Counselor

For: Elementary, Middle and High School parents

Two Presentations, Choose ONE:

Thursday, October 12 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Blalack Middle School – 1706 E. Peters Colony Rd. Carrollton, 75007

Tuesday, October 17 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Field Middle School – 13551 Dennis Ln. Farmers Branch 75234

  • Presentations are open to all CFB ISD parents.
  • Presented in English & Spanish
  • Free childcare for children 3 years and older.

Contact Information: Bridgit Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)

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The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

Mr. Michael Finley, retired basketball player from the Dallas Mavericks, will  launch the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy this summer from July 10, 2017 to July 28, 2017 at Sheffield Primary 18111 Kelly Blvd. Dallas, TX  75287.

The academy begins with breakfast at 7 AM and ends at 4:30 PM.

It is an unique opportunity for your child to receive academic and personal support during the summer.   Each participant completing the program upon graduation from high school will receive either a scholarship for a continuing education program of their choice or startup money towards their choice of career.

Limited spots are available. 

Students who are selected will benefit from ongoing support in Reading, Math, Science, Technology, College and Career Planning.   Students will also have the opportunity to meet with and benefit from working up close and personal with Mr. Michael Finley and other celebrities.  Mr. Finley is extremely passionate about the mission of the G.I.F.T.4.S.  Academy.

The program is free to all CFBISD student participants. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided at no cost.

If you are interested, please submit your registration as soon as possible by email  to jmoore@michaelfinleyfoundation.org or you can mail it to The Michael Finley Foundation P.O.BOX 560823 The Colony, TX  75056.  If you have any questions, please contact Jean Moore at 469 630 2854.

Click here to learn more about the G.I.F.T.4.S.  Academy

Click here to view the Brochure (English)

Click here to view the Brochure (Spanish)

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Important Information Regarding the Zika Virus

School Superintendents and School Board Members:

Thank you for your commitment to the education of the school children of Texas. We know the impact of our schools extends well beyond the walls of their campuses and into the communities they serve. As the school year draws to a close, mosquito season is just beginning. As hubs of your community, we are asking for your help in preventing the spread of Zika by providing your students and their families with additional information.

Zika is primarily spread through mosquito bites (Aedes aegypti species). As the weather warms and mosquito activity increases, we expect the threat of local mosquito transmission of Zika to resume and persist. Pregnant women are particularly at risk due to the Zika virus’ ability to cause birth defects in unborn infants. We must ensure that their families and their communities are educated on ways they can prevent the spread of Zika. The public health measures we take together will help prevent serious health impacts on the next generation of Texans.

Combatting Zika begins at the local level. When done in concert, these simple steps represent a big step toward preventing the spread of Zika:

  • Apply EPA-approved insect repellant when planning to be outdoors.
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts and wear long pants when outdoors for prolonged periods.
  • Utilize screens or close windows and doors.
  • Regularly remove any standing water in and around your home or school that could provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  • Cover trash cans or containers that may collect water.
  • Visit your doctor if you suspect you’ve been exposed to Zika or exhibit any of the symptoms of Zika, which may include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.

For your convenience, we have enclosed flyers (below) that identify the steps outlined above. Disseminating these flyers to your school children as the school year draws to an end provides an easy method for educating your community and ensuring that, together, we can prevent the spread of Zika.

DSHS’ website dedicated to Zika (www.TexasZika.org) has a variety of other free information and materials —in English and Spanish – available for download and order. DSHS has created a Zika communications toolkit for organizations interested in sharing important information with their stakeholders, including employees, school-aged children and their families, and it features newsletter copy, social media content, and more. The website also includes website banners and other shareable graphics; we ask you to please post and share these images on your ISD and school websites and social media platforms.

We encourage all schools and communities to take action now to address the threat of the Zika virus in Texas this summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your local health department as we work together to limit locally-transmitted cases of Zika in Texas and help you prepare school campuses for the summer months. Please feel free to send any questions to TexasZika@dshs.texas.gov. Thank you for your assistance in this important public health matter.

Sincerely,
Greg Abbott (Governor), John Hellerstedt (M.D. Commissioner, DSHS), Mike Morath (Commissioner, TEA)

Click here to view the original letter/Zika Virus Protection & Prevention Flyers

 

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Blalack Middle School – Summer Math Challenge

June 1st  – August 10th

While students eagerly await the start of summer vacation, teachers and parents know that it can also be the beginning of the “Summer Slide.” Researchers say that the average child loses 2.6 months of math skills over the summer break and that it can take teachers 4 to 6 weeks of teaching to get it back. To help your child maintain all of their hard-learned math knowledge, Think Through Math and Blalack Middle School are kicking off the 2017 Summer Math Challenge to keep children engaged while building math skills and self-confidence.

Every student who participates in the “Challenge”, logs at least 15 hours on “Think Through Math”, and passes a minimum of 10 lessons, will be treated to an Ice Cream Party and Games on the first Friday back to school!

How to Enter
Log on – Just as you do at school, https://go.cfbisd.edu/schools/middle-schools/blalack-middle-school/ Click on the Digital Resources for Students link, then the TTM link.

Use your home computer or get to the Carrollton Public Library. If you can’t do either, contact your child’s math teacher so we can make special arrangements for your family.

LET’S NOT LOSE WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED THIS YEAR!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS

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Destination Discovery – A Summer STEM Camp

Registration opens March 20th for incoming 6th,7th, & 8th graders

Camp will be held at Barbara Bush Middle School June 13th-15th, 2017

Click here for more information and to register

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Summer Reading Suggestions for Blalack Bears

6TH GRADE
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain
by Russell Freedman
Falling into the Dragon’s Mouth by Holly Thompson
Gorilla Dawn by Gill Lewis
Irena’s Children (Young Readers Edition) by Tilar J. Mazzeo
Paper Hearts by Meg Wiviott
Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban
The Zoo at the Edge of the World by Eric Kahn Gale
Ugly: a memoir by Robert Hoge
What Elephants Know by Eric Dinerstein

7TH GRADE
A Bandit’s Tale: The Muddled Misadventures of a Pickpocket by Deborah Hopkinson
Alamo All-Stars by Nathan Hale
Free Verse by Sarah Dooley
Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead
May B. a novel by Caroline Starr Rose
Shame the Stars by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
Sweet Home Alaska by Carole Estby Dagg
The Distance Between Us (Young Readers Edition) by Reyna Grande
The Year We Sailed the Sun by Theresa Nelson
When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin

8TH GRADE
5 Times Revenge by Lindsay Eland
Audacity by Melanie Crowder
Booked by Kwame Alexander
Gutless by Carl Deuker
Scar: A Revolutionary War Tale by J. Albert Mann
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain by John Boyne
The Tin Snail by Cameron McAllister
To Stay Alive by Skila Brown
We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement that Defied Adolf Hitler by Russell Freedman
Zero Day by Jan Gangsei

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