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ERP Names Davis Honor Roll School

ERP Names Davis Honor Roll SchoolThe Educational Results Partnership -ERP names Davis Elementary as an Honor Roll school for the 2017-2018 Texas Honor Roll. After an extensive analysis of student data for every public school in Texas, the campus was seen as a clear leader in getting students to grade level and beyond. The school will receive recognition in the press as a leader in student achievement, will be provided with a free banner to display on campus, and will be featured on ERP’s website where educators and policy makers seek out high performing schools so that they can replicate success.

High Achievement

The 2017-2018 Honor Roll recognizes public elementary, middle, and high schools that demonstrate high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and reduction in achievement gaps. For high schools, Honor Roll recognition includes measures of college readiness in students. This year, the Texas Honor Roll recognized 729 higher performing schools that are distinguished for their academic achievement and closing achievement gaps.

Through national research, ERP has identified a common set of success factors in higher performing Honor Roll schools and districts. These include clear, specific learning objectives aligned to college and career readiness, along with evidence-based instructional practices; establishing system-wide mission of college and career readiness for all students; investing in human capital; maintaining data and assessment systems to monitor school and student performance; and deploying resources and guidance to support schools’ efforts to prepare all students for college and career.

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Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade Students

Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade Students

Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade StudentsThe 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.

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2018 School Lunch Hero Day

2018 School Lunch Hero Day

2018 School Lunch Hero DayMay 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.

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ST Math Penguin, JiJi, Visits Davis Elementary

ST Math Penguin, JiJi, Visits Davis Elementary

ST Math Penguin, JiJi, Visits Davis ElementaryST Math Penguin, JiJi is the mascot of the math learning program and is a familiar figure to students at Davis Elementary. The ST Math software teaches math concepts without the use of words. Through the software, JiJi takes students through various scenarios in which they increase their math skills. Students gasped in surprise and delight as they saw JiJi waiting for them in the library. Students greeted JiJi with hugs and some had prepared letters for their unofficial math tutor. In their letters, students expressed their appreciation to JiJi for making math fun.

Visit our Flickr gallery to see more photos from this event.

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Parent Education – Dyslexia

Parent Education - DyslexiaCarrollton-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.

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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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Davis Elementary PTA Earns 2017 President’s List Award

Congratulations to Davis Elementary PTA on earning the 2017 President’s List Award!

This is a very prestigious distinction. It’s the first time a membership increase and achieving Good Standing status were both required to earn the award.

Their commitment to backing the future by increasing membership, a vital and critical component to success as an association.  They achieved Good Standing Status before the deadline and despite changes to the governing documents review requirements.

The President’s List Award emblem is a badge of honor. Why? They are one of only 564 PTAs in the state of Texas that earned this award.

Click here to see what else is going on at Davis Elementary

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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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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY CFBISD

Major Announcement by CFBISD

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.

Major Announcement in CFBISD, letters in front of view of Earth from Space

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.

Click Here to View Facebook Live Invite

  • What: Major Announcement by CFBISD
  • When: Monday, January 22 at 10 AM
  • Where: View it on the CFBISD Facebook Channel
  • Who: Dr. Bobby Burns and CFBISD Students and Staff

Visit Our CFB REVEAL SITE for the Official Countdown

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