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RBFCU Supports our Teachers of the Year!

RBFCU supports CFBISD

Thank you Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) for supporting CFBISD by awarding $1000.00 to our CFBISD Teachers of the Year, Kevin Guillot (Early College High School) and Deana White (Sheffield Elementary School).

RBFCU supports CFBISD in many ways. This is the second year they sponsored our Teacher of the Year program. This year, RBFCU also sponsored our Student of the Month program in partnership with Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. Each month, the students and their families were recognized at a lunch provided by RBFCU. Students, principals and families came together to celebrate the students and RBFCU brought lots of swag for the students and their families.

RBFCU supports public education.  They offer many banking products and services while providing convenience and loyalty. Because CFBISD is a partner of RBFCU, our staff and families are eligible to receive these benefits available at all RBFCU locations.  Take a look at this video showing the products and services offered by RBFCU or visit their website for more information.

Watch the exciting interviews with our winning Teachers of the Year shown in the videos below. Congrats to our Teachers of the Year and thanks to our sponsor, RBFCU!

Elementary Teacher of the Year, Deana White, Celebration Interview

Secondary Teacher of the Year, Kevin Guillot, Celebration Interview

In case you missed it–watch the Live Announcement of CFBISD Teacher of the Year

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Children’s Health Offers FREE Healthcare This Summer for Students

Children’s Health Offers FREE Healthcare This Summer for Students

Children’s Health is partnering with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to provide CFBISD students and their families with safe access to telehealth and telebehavioral health services from the safety and comfort of home. 

See complete information at  childrens.com/virtualvisit or visit the district website 

CFBISD Contacts

Virtual Health
Sandra Lieck
Phone: 972-968-6512
liecks@cfbisd.edu

Virtual Behavioral Health
Lynn Torres
Phone: 972-968-6559
torresjo@cfbisd.edu

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Taco Cabana Helps Feed Kids Through Free Lunch Program

Taco Cabana is offering kids a free lunch – including a bean and cheese taco, chips, queso and a drink at all Texas locations through the end of summer. The program is available to kids 12 and under every weekday from 11 a.m. to noon.  

The offer is available through the drive-thru only at all company-owned locations in Texas for a limited time. Children must be present and accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive a free meal. No purchase is necessary. 

Free Kids Lunch from Taco Cabana

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Metrocrest Services Update

Thanks to Metrocrest Services as they continue serving our CFB families and community. With our schools closing, impacting thousands of children, and with the uncertainty regarding wages for many in our community, Metrocrest Services is committed to remain open to serve the needs of our community. 

How can you help during the summer months?
Volunteer

Metrocrest Services continues to need help at their food pantry on Hutton in Farmers Branch. If you would like to assist in the pantry, and are not in an at-risk category, please go online to set up your profile and sign up for a shift. Sign up to volunteer 

Donate

Funds are needed to ensure the pantry remains stocked and families stay housed. Donate here.

Urgent needs assistance

Metrocrest Services regularly posts an Urgent Needs List. These items can be taken to the Hutton location or you can order these on the Amazon Wish List.

Pantry Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

For further information visit  www.metrocrestservices.org.

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Benefits Office Stay Healthy—TRSActiveCare Challenge

Thanks to Kimberly Graham, CFB Benefits, for providing these resources to stay healthy, happy and fit.

Take the TRS Active Care Challenge

All CFBISD employees can participate in individual and group challenges, even if they are not enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare.  Employees can learn more, join the challenge and use other resources at www.trsactivecarelivehealthychallenge.com.

Here’s how it works:

  • Registration is open at www.trsactivecarelivehealthychallenge.com
  • Employees who are new to the portal will need to create an account.
  • Employees can register as individuals or in teams of 2–10; there is no limit on the number of teams from a district.
  • To complete the challenge, employees need to track their activity on the portal, challenges last from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Coping Calendar—Action for Happiness!

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Hotline for Resources

Resource Hotline—-Call 214-670-INFO

Learn about resources including:

  • Rental/Mortgage Assistance
  • Unemployment Assistance and Job Search
  • Mental Health Assistance
  • Social Services

And more!

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Resource Guide for Dallas Residents

For those living in Dallas, there is a resource guide available in English and Spanish

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Turner Graduate Helps METSA Students

R. L Turner graduate and former METSA student, Yarizamar Escobar, is now the Transformation Manager at Jacobs, a worldwide innovative solutions group.

Even though schools around the world are closed, Yarizamar continues to serve on the Texas STEM (T-STEM) Advisory Board for R.L. Turner High School. She has been meeting with the campus principals, METSA Academy dean, and district CTE leaders regularly throughout the pandemic to provide outside-the-box thinking, ensuring METSA students receive the authentic experiences they deserve, right from the comfort and safety of their homes.

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The CFBISD Community Partners Step Up

Exciting News! While our Student Nutrition Department has worked tirelessly to serve our students Grab and Go meals weekly (this week 50,190 meals were distributed), we now have more community partners to contribute to the growing need. Many thanks to the City of Carrollton for distributing Grab and Go meals at Rosemeade Recreation and Crosby Recreation daily. Also continuing their tireless efforts to feed our community are Joe’s Pizza on Beltline, Metrocrest Services, Friendship House and Be A Champion Inc.

Thank you CFBISD Community Partners!

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