Blalack students came to read to the Country Place students as part of their day of service. All students enjoyed the experience and got to read some great books!
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Blalack Middle School Hosts 3rd Annual Taste of Blalack
Thank you to all the families, students, and staff that helped out to make the event a huge success. Taste of Blalack was filled with positive energy, talent, and yummy food!!! It was so awesome to celebrate the diversity we have within the Blalack family. See you again next year!
Rosemeade Student Plays at Carnegie Hall
Rosemeade student, David Choi, played at Carnegie Hall at the XII Sonatina & Sonata International Youth Piano Piano Competition in September. His sister, Faith, a former Rosemeade student now attending Blalack Middle School, also competed at the event.
The International Competition is held every 2 years in Corpus Christi, TX and is hosted by Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas.
Students wishing to participate in this Competition must prepare 2 pieces, one sonatina or sonata and a free piece among 3 required pieces. David played Sonatina Op 36, No. 1 by M. Clementi and Polonaise in G minor by F. Chopin.
The preliminary round is by DVD so participants submit the DVD of their performance of 2 pieces. If selected, participants can play the pieces in front of Judges in Corpus Christi for final round. There were 5 American and Polish Judges.
In Final Round, David Choi was awarded 1st Place with special honors plus (Grand Prix Candidate) in level 2 with his sister (Faith Choi), who won also 1st Place with special honors plus in level 7.
All prize winners are invited to perform in Winners Recital in Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, NY on September 17, 2016. David played ‘ Fantasy Impromptu’ by F. Chopin.
Blalack Middle School Hosts Taste of Blalack on November 3
Blalack families and Carrollton community come join us at The Taste of Blalack on November 3, 2016 at 6:30-8:00 PM. This is a free event at the Blalack Middle School cafetorium. At this event there is a lot you can do such as, henna tattoos, art displays, cultural café, and a book fair with buy one get one free. There will also be live music and performances by Blalack Orchestra, Sidekicks Martial Arts, and Hula dancing. Students will be given a passport that when fully filled out can be given to their social studies teacher for extra credit. Students and families can host a table representing your culture. Register at blalackpta.org; there are 25 tables available. Your table could have samples of food, traditional clothing, art, information about your culture, and/or a live demonstration. Please come join us at Taste of Blalack!
Keeping Your Child Safe form Harm in the Real and Virtual World
CFBISD is hosting a parent education presentation on “Keeping Your Child Safe From Harm – In the Real and Virtual World” on November 2, 2016 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the ESDC in the Texas Room. We are excited to present this very important information to our CFBISD families. We will have both an English and Spanish presentation.
Blalack Middle School – NY Trip
Register as Soon As You Can – Gives you more time to stretch the payments!
- Register Online to Secure Your Spot with $99
- Ways to Register:
- www.worldstrides.org
- Use trip ID# 130233
- By Phone: 800-468-5899
COST
- Prices before 6/7/16
- Monthly payments would be due by March 2017
- Total cost for all inclusive 4 days/3 Nights in New York. $2399
- Total cost for all inclusive 4 days/3 Nights in New York with Full Refund Package$2618
Full Refund Package
- If the school or parent cancels (and that can be done up until day of departure), the parent would get money paid in minus the deposit, the cost of full refund package ($219), and any late/service/handling fees accrued.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Round Trip Airfare (cannot use airline miles to reduce cost)
Hotel Accommodations – 4 to a room (2 beds)
All Meals
All Admission Fees
Accident/Health Insurance
Field Journals
Course Leader in NY
Premium Broadway Show
Night Chaperones in Hotels from 10pm-6am
Online Educational Resources
24 Hour EMERGENCY Support
Sightseeing Transportation – tour bus, subway
Dinner Cruise Friday night
Middle Schools Perform in UIL One Act Play Competition
On Dec. 4, all six middle schools competed in the UIL One Act Play competition. Dramatic presentations included such titles as “The Beggar’s Opera,” “Antigone Now” and “Fourteen Lines.” In addition to acting, the technical crews and stage managers worked behind the scenes to present great theater within the UIL time limits.
Individual results are as follows:
Best Actor: James Teague, Polk Middle School
Best Actress: Elizabeth Stepaniak, Field Middle School.
First Place Play: ”This is a Test,” Field Middle School
Second Place Play: ”The Book of Everything,” Polk Middle School
Third Place Play: “Alice in Wonderland,” Perry Middle School
The next round of UIL Academic Competition will begin Jan. 12 at Newman Smith High School.
