Congratulations to our CFBISD retirees! We hope you will enjoy watching this brief video celebrating our teachers and staff that are retiring this year.
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Children’s Health Offers Free Virtual Health Care for CFBISD Families
Children’s Medical and the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Offer Free Virtual Healthcare
Children’s Health is partnering with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to provide you and your family with safe access to telehealth and telebehavioral health services from the safety and comfort of your home. Starting June 1, 2020 through August 1, 2020, we are offering all Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD families Urgent Care and Behavioral Health Care Virtual Visits for children and adults through the Virtual Visit app by Children’s HealthSM Virtual Care. The cost of the virtual visits is being covered by Metrocrest Hospital Authority, and there will be no charge to you when you use code CFBISD. Adults and students are able to securely video chat with a provider about illnesses, injuries and mental health by accessing the web portal or downloading the mobile app at childrens.com/virtualvisit.
- To conduct an urgent care virtual visit for children and adults, please go to childrens.com/virtualvisit to view step by step videos on how to download and to log in to the Virtual Visit app.
- To conduct a behavioral health virtual visit for adults, please go to childrens.com/virtualvisit to view step by step videos on how to download and log in to the Virtual Visit app.
- To conduct a behavioral health virtual visit for children, please call 844-856-6926 to schedule an appointment with a Children’s Health Care Manager.
Remember to use the code CFBISD for all services so that there is no charge to you.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health care.
Virtual Health Contact in CFBISD
Sandra Lieck – Phone: 972-968-6512 – liecks@cfbisd.edu
Virtual Behavioral Health Contact in CFBISD
Lynn Torres – Phone: 972-968-6559 – torresjo@cfbisd.edu
Creekview High School Choir Wows with One Virtual Voice
During our campus closures in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, the Creekview High School Choir decided to virtually come together to deliver a perfect song during our time apart. Thank you for the beautiful rendition of One Voice.
Creekview High School Choir Virtual Zoom Song
One Voice – Creekview HS Virtual Choir
(The Wailin’ Jennys arr. Ruth Moody)
The Creekview Choir is under the direction of Kelly Pfaffenberger & Mariah Spiry
2019-2020 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year
Deana White, 2nd Grade
Sheffield Elementary
Kevin Guillot, Social Studies
Early College High School
Congratulations to our campus Teachers of the Year
| Campus | Teacher | Grade |
| Blair | Cathy Bulthuis | 3rd grade |
| Blanton | Wynell Jenkins | 2nd grade |
| Central | Alicia Arizmendi | 1st grade |
| Country Place | Sarah Johnson | 4th grade |
| Davis | Jenna Jones | 5th grade |
| Farmers Branch | Melissa Clark | 3rd ESL |
| Freeman | Trina Brazille | Pre-K |
| Furneaux | Jaimie Banner | 1st |
| Carrollton | Marilyn Hall | 2nd grade |
| Good | Delicia Langford | Kindergarten |
| Kent | Nicole Pryor | Pre-K |
| Landry | Vickie Severs | Kindergarten |
| Las Colinas | Jessica Knox | 3rd |
| La Villita | Sarah Rayas | 2nd |
| McCoy | Maral Aznavour | 4th |
| McKamy | Amanda Perry | Kindergarten |
| McLaughlin Strickland | Ashley Watford | STEM Academy |
| McWhorter | Stephanie Buckingham | 1st |
| Rainwater | Lauren Marsh | 4th grade |
| Riverchase | Jeff Heine | 2nd grade |
| Rosemeade | Lynn West | Special Ed Support |
| Sheffield | Deana White | 2nd grade |
| Stark | Irving Alcantara | Music |
| Thompson | Sanjuanita “Grace” Gutierrez | 3rd grade |
| Blalack | Marietta Huynh | Algebra |
| Bush | Michelle Morris | Language Arts/Reading |
| Field | Kelly Gossett | Applied Academics Grades 6-8 |
| Long | Francis Camacho | Social Studies |
| Perry | Eric Chui | Orchestra |
| Polk | Kalvanetta McPherson | 7th and 8th |
| Creekview | Daniel Benchot | Special Ed |
| ECHS | Kevin Guillot | Social Studies |
| Ranchview | Sean Walker | IB/Physics |
| Smith | Kathy Holdge | International Business Academy |
| Turner | Michelle Wilson | English |
| Grimes | Theresa Parada | Moving on Up |
| Salazar | Debra Timmons | Social Studies |
Learning the Language
Graduation at Texas Motor Speedway
Graduation Plans in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is excited to announce that graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 will be held at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The ceremonies will take place as follows:
Saturday, May 30 at Texas Motor Speedway
- 8:00 AM – Early College High & Ranchview High
- 11:00 AM – Newman Smith High
- 3:00 PM – Creekview High
- 7:00 PM – RL Turner High
CFBISD Graduations Streaming Live from TMS
Below is a list of all the live stream information for each Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD graduation ceremony:
Early College High School + Ranchview High School:
– WATCH LIVE on May 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsEWJGKn_M8
Creekview High School:
– WATCH LIVE on May 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94dLIAarnFg
RL Turner High School:
– WATCH LIVE on May 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dg9W_iwJP0
Newman Smith High School:
– WATCH LIVE on May 30: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtk3CG4cVUs
Please Note: We will be required to follow the guidelines and procedures for vehicle, outdoor graduation ceremonies as outlined by the governor and the Texas Education Agency. As such, only a limited number of guests/family members will be allowed to attend to ensure social distancing protocols are followed. Guests allowed will vary per campus due to the size of the graduating class. Ticket information is outlined in the Commencement FAQ attached. Additionally, graduation information and the Commencement FAQ will also be posted at www.cfbisd.edu.
Hellas’ Matrix Turf Takes CFBISD Athletics to the Next Level
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Community, & Hellas Together We Can
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD can’t wait for their students to get back on campus to see their new football, baseball and softball fields. The pride level will be raised to new heights as Hellas’ Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® is being installed at four on-campus high school football fields with a Cushdrain shock pad under each facility.
In addition to the new football fields, CFBISD is also getting S200 epiQ tracks, Major Play™ synthetic turf baseball and softball fields. As one CFBISD coach said, It’s like Christmas and a Birthday all wrapped into one.
2020 Creekview Mustangs Sprint Ahead With Hellas
The Creekview Mustangs won’t have far to walk when the upcoming season gets underway as three separate fields will greet the Mustangs just outside of their school locker rooms. Hellas installed a multipurpose football/soccer field with Matrix Turf® and Helix Technology® plus a Cushdrain®. Major Play® Turf by Hellas is being installed at the DFW area school for softball and baseball as well.
Ranchview Wolves Howling High As Hellas Installs Fields on Campus
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is excited about Ranchview’s new Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® multipurpose football/soccer field installed by Hellas. A Cushdrain is also being installed along with an S200 epiQ Track®. The Wolves are howling with Major Play® Turf being installed at their on-campus baseball and softball fields.
Newman Smith Trojans Take It To The Top With Hellas
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is excited about the Newman Smith Trojans playing on campus in a multipurpose football and soccer stadium. Whether it’s the band, cheer squad, football or soccer home is where the heart is with Hellas’ Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® and Cushdrain®. The Trojans will play softball and baseball close by on Hellas’ Major Play® Turf.
Turner Lions Roaring Ahead With Hellas
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is pushing forward as Hellas is installing Matrix Turf® with Helix Technology® and a Cushdrain® at R.L. Turner’s new multi-purpose football and soccer field. Baseball and Softball fields are part of phase two for the Lions. Here are some of the Turner coaches on how proud they are of their school district.
Valedictorian & Salutatorian of Early College High School
Catly Luu, Valedictorian
Catly Luu, daughter of Linh Thuy Luu IX, plans to attend the University of Texas at Dallas to major in Biology and pursue a career in neurology. She served on the Student Executive Council as the vice president in 201 9 and secretary in 2020, was a member of I.G.N.I.T.E. and was involved with the Fine Arts Club. Congratulations, Catly!
Kaylee Viveros, Salutatorian
Kaylee Viveros, daughter of Fabiola Acevedo, plans to attend Southern Methodist University or the University of California-Berkeley to major in Pre-Med Neuroscience and/or Political Science. She was the co-founder and vice president of the Fine Arts Club, served on the Student Executive Council during her freshman year, serving as co-founder and vice president. Kaylee was also named a 201 9 -2020 National Horatio Alger Scholar. Congratulations, Kaylee!
Valedictorian & Salutatorian of Ranchview High School
Lindsie Darvin, Valedictorian
Lindsie Darvin, daughter of William and Cristina Darvin, plans to attend Texas A&M University to major in Biomedical Engineering. She was involved in the choir and theater programs a l l four years, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, the Chemistry Club, Student Council, Drama Club, and organized a team for Walk MS. She a lso was on the A Honor Roll a l l four
years, All-State Choir member, Academic Excellence Award in IB Math, IB Physics, and IB HOA, a three-time Leader of the Pack Award winner, CFB Student of the Month, and earned a superior rating at state solo & ensemble contest. Congratulations, Lindsie!
Shriya Maddi, Salutatorian
Shriya Maddi, daughter of Ravi Maddi and Sailu Kotha, plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in Neuroscience. She was a member of the tennis, dance, and swim teams, band, debate, National Honor Society, and Chemistry Club. Shriya a lso was an A Honor Roll Student, state solo and ensemble participant, region and area-level band participant, and was presented the presidential award for Save the Child Organization. Congratulations, Shriya!
Valedictorian & Salutatorian of R.L. Turner High School
Abigail Steed, Valedictorian
Abigail Steed, daughter of Alan and Melissa Steed, plans to attend Baylor University to major in Neuroscience and pursue a career as a doctor in neurology. She was captain of the Lionettes, a HOSA – Future Health Professionals – officer, and a member of the National Honor Society. She a lso was on the Superintendent Advisory Council, a member of the R. L. Turner Student Advisory Board, and received a National Honor Society scholarship. Congratulations, Abigail!
Isha Murugesan, Salutatorian
Isha Murugesan, daughter of Murugesan Paramasivam and Rashmi Murugesan, plans to attend University of North Texas to major in Computer Science. She was a founding member and president of Girls in STEM, a member of the orchestra (violin), and was involved with the National Honor Society. Isha was also a National Merit finalist, is a Black Belt in karate, and is a member of Mu Alpha Theta. Congratulations, Isha!