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Breaking Ground at McLaughlin Strickland

On Apr. 1, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary. McLaughlin Strickland is undergoing construction improvements paid for with TIF funds. CFBISD is a part of two tax increment finance (TIF) zones in Farmers Branch and one in Irving. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool that uses the projected rise in property tax value within the TIF Zone to finance specific infrastructure and/or development improvements. McLaughlin Strickland will be receiving a new marquee, landscaping improvements, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and new collaboration rooms. The update will include safety and security improvements and updates to the phone and sprinkler system.

School board members and the Superintendent were present at the ceremony, as well as principal DeDe Lacy, Interim President of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Kim McCutchan, Farmers Branch City Council member Terry Lynne, Farmers Branch Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood, and Farmers Branch Mayor Robert Dye.

A new instructional wing will be added that will include 8 classrooms. Minor renovations to expand the library and add office space will also be completed. Approximately 21,000 square feet will be added to the campus when renovations are complete.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery

Breaking Ground at McLaughlin Strickland

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Groundbreaking at Landry Elementary

On Mar. 28, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony at Landry Elementary. Landry is undergoing construction improvements paid for with Irving TIF funds. CFBISD is a part of two tax increment finance (TIF) zones in Farmers Branch and one in Irving. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool that uses the projected rise in property tax value within the TIF Zone to finance specific infrastructure and/or development improvements. Landry will be receiving a new marquee, landscaping improvements, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and new collaboration rooms. The update will include safety and security improvements and updates to the phone system.

School board members and the Superintendent were present at the ceremony, as well as principal Stephanie Lopez, City of Irving City Manager Chris Hillman, Joe Lopez from the Irving Chamber of Commerce, and Irving City Council Member Al Zapanta.

Phase One

In phase one of this project, 17,000 square feet will be added to the campus, including a new gymnasium, office, and restrooms. Additionally, there will be a new instructional wing with six new classrooms.

Phase Two

During the second phase of improvements, there will be extensive renovations to existing campus to include new classroom configurations, collaboration space, and restrooms. There will be approximately 70,000 square feet of improvements at completion of the project. The estimated completion date for both phases of updates is Aug. 2020.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

Landry Groundbreaking

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CFBISD Council PTA Scholarship for Seniors

CFBISD Council PTA Scholarship for Seniors

The CFBISD Council PTA Senior Scholarship encourages CFBISD students who wish to further their education to submit an application. Students must be members of a CFBISD PTA/PTSA, and have exhibited community service and leadership during their high school years, while maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or above.

Applications will be evaluated on participation in clubs/organizations/extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service experience, internships/jobs held, awards/recognition received, and an
essay on PTA/PTSA.

CFB ISD Council PTA awards one $500 scholarship to a student in each of the 5 high schools in our district:

  • Creekview High School
  • Early College High School
  • Newman Smith High School
  • Ranchview High School
  • R.L.Turner High School

Recipients will be notified at their Senior Awards Ceremony.

Deadline to apply is May 3, 2019 by midnight.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Apply online HERE

If any portion of the application is left blank, the application will not be considered. Fill blank spaces provided for your answers – attached resumes will not be considered.

Recipient Responsibility: The recipient of the scholarship accepts responsibility for submitting documentation verifying enrollment in an institution of higher learning.

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Four CFB Soccer Teams Advance to State Playoffs

CFB Soccer Teams Move Onto Next Round of PlayoffsCongratulations to all of our boys and girls soccer teams as they competed hard last Thursday & Friday to make CFB Proud!

The Ranchview Boys played tough. However, they came up short against Celina and ended their post season playoffs as Bi-District Finalist. Creekview Boys put up a gallant fight as they took Adamson through regulation time and overtime with a 0-0 score but lost in penalty kicks, which produced 10 shooters from each team until the game was decided in the favor of an Adamson power penalty kick. The Mustangs ended their season as Bi-District Finalist. We are still very proud of our Mustangs!

With four of our High Schools still in the playoffs – Creekview girls dominated Dallas Samuell by a score of 9-1 and moves onto the next round of playoffs – Way to Go Lady Stangs! The Ranchview Lady Wolves took care of Anna HS by a score of 3 – 0 as they too move onto the Area Round of the State Playoffs. The Lady Lions from Turner did not disappoint as they took care of Spruce right away with a score of 5-1 propelling these ladies to the next round of playoffs. The nail biter game of the night goes to the Turner Lions as they took on Kimball last Friday night which at the end of regulation time, they were tied which sent them into OT. With one minute left in OT, the Lions scored sending them onto the next round of playoffs!

Congratulations to Head Coach Shannon Moroney and her team of Mustangs, Head Coach Jason Riffe and his team of Lions, Head Coach Jonathan Hall and his team of Wolves, and Head Coach Juan Gomez and his team of Lions on all becoming Bi-District Champions last Friday, and now heading into the Area Round Tuesday night.

Playoff Information

Tuesday, April 2

Turner Boys vs. Wylie East
Location: Standridge Stadium, 1330 W. Valwood Parkway, Carrollton
Time: 6 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Both sides of Standridge Stadium will be open for this playoff game. Wylie East will enter and sit on the east/visitor side and Turner will enter and sit on the west/home side. Wylie East will be declared “Home” as they will be wearing dark jerseys. Turner will be declared “Visitors” as they will be wearing white jerseys.

Ranchview Girls vs. Life Waxahachie

Location: Life Oak Cliff Prep located at 4400 S. R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Time: 6 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 10-4A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Turner Girls (V) vs. Frisco Independence (H)

Location: Frisco Independence High School located at 10555 Independence Pkwy, Frisco.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Creekview Girls (H) vs. McKinney North (V)

Location: Wildcat Ram Stadium located at 9449 Church Rd. Dallas. (Lake Highlands High School)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

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Statewide Birth Thru Age 5 Needs Assessment Survey

Statewide Birth Thru Age 5 Needs Assessment SurveyCommissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Early Learning Council are conducting a statewide birth-five needs assessment to better understand the needs of those accessing, providing, and supporting early childhood programs and services for children ages birth to five.

As part of this needs assessment, the Council is conducting a statewide survey from March 25 through April 5, 2019.

The survey is intended for:

  • Families;
  • Staff of early childhood programs and services (childcare, Head Start, public prekindergarten, early childhood intervention (ECI) and home visiting);
  • Staff of early childhood organizations (membership organizations, advocacy organizations, workforce boards, ESCs, etc.); and
  • Community organizations/partners (businesses, health service providers, local governments, religious organizations, etc.).

The survey can be accessed at: https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUeyDqwqLh2u8V7.

Questions intended for families and staff of early childhood programs and services are available in both English and Spanish.

The survey results and the statewide needs assessment will be utilized by the Texas Early Learning Council to establish a statewide strategic plan. The strategic plan will focus on improving coordination and collaboration, promoting partnerships, increasing quality, reducing duplicative efforts, efficiently utilizing resources, and easing a child’s transition into kindergarten.

The statewide birth-five needs assessment is required for the Preschool Development Grant awarded to Texas by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Education. This grant is a collaboration between the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Texas Department of State Health Service, TEA, the Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

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McWhorter Student Mentored by Former Dallas Mavs Player

Former Dallas Mavericks player, Michael Finley, is a mentor for fourth-grade McWhorter Elementary student, Jelani Lawson. Finley, an NBA champion, is the founder of the Michael Finley Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to help children succeed. The Foundation’s G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy is an academic and life-skills accelerator program. The program seeks to empower students and their families with the training and skills to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

Benefits of Mentoring

Jalani’s mom, Patrice Sims, is the registrar at his school. Jalani and his mom give credit to Michael Finley and his Foundation for help with academics and with focus in the classroom.

Jalani was featured on Fox 4 News, highlighting the importance of mentorship and involvement in the growth of students academically and socially.

McWhorter Student Mentored by Former Dallas Mavs Player

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Creekview Journalism Students Advance to Region Competition

Journalism students from Creekview High School represented their school and CFB at the UIL Academic District competition. Four students will be advancing to Region Competition on Apr. 12.

Individual Results

Bethel Bekele – 2nd for Headline Writing
Jannat Malik – 3rd for Feature Writing
Marco Vallejo – 2nd for News Writing
Zoe Bolivar – 1st for Copy Editing

Creekview Journalism Students advance

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Polk Middle School Takes the Win at Business Pitch Competition

On Mar. 25, two teams from Polk Middle School competed against other middle school students from Dallas ISD in the Dallas Mavericks – 5 Miles Business Pitch Competition. Team World Savers pitched the idea to upcycle trash and recycle plastic water bottles into jewelry from rivers and lakes in the Dallas area.

The Business Pitch

Team Wash and Take pitched an idea for a low cost laundromat for people with low or no income to wash their clothes. In addition to low cost laundry, customers can also take up to four donated clothing items with them – wash and take. This group won an award for their project being the “Most Impactful” for the Dallas area.  The award was delivered by Dallas Mavericks team member Dwight Powell.

The two teams were escorted by Polk Middle School Vocational Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, Kalvanetta McPherson.  Mrs. McPherson believes the experience was impactful and  “a great experience for all of the students involved.”

CFBISD is expanding the International Business Academy at Newman Smith High School to include a new program called INCubatoredu within its Entrepreneurship course next year where students can cultivate their entrepreneurial skills.

Participants – “Wash and Take”

  • ​Ashley Arvizu
  • Aanyah Johnson
  • Grace Ortega-Ruiz
  • Tianna Young

Participants – “World Savers”

  • ​​Madison Guzman
  • Rebecca Johnson
  • Al’Zorian Jones
  • Karyhana Soto-Hernandez
  • Mahogany Walker

Special Guests (Audience Members)

  • ​​Kelvin Phan
  • Esteban Ramirez
  • Jafet Sanchez
  • Tianna Tyron
  • Jeremy Hart
  • Mrs. Torres

Polk Middle School Takes the Win Business Pitch Competition

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Six CFB Soccer Teams Advance to State Playoffs

Six CFB Soccer Teams Advance to State PlayoffsSix CFB soccer teams are advancing to Post Season 2019 UIL State Playoffs. The Ranchview High School Lady Wolves, coached by Jonathan Hall, are undefeated 10-4A district champions. The RHS boys’ team, coached by Jarred Garcia, took 3rd place in District 10-4A. The Creekview High School Lady Mustangs, coached by Shannon Moroney, made it to 2nd place in District 11-5A. The CHS boys’ team, coached by Vincent Jovel, secured 4th place seed in District 11-5A. The Turner High School Lions, coached by Juan Gomez, took 2nd place. The Lady Lions, coached by Head Coach Jason Riffe, took 3rd place in 11-5A.

Playoff Information

Thursday

Ranchview Girls vs. Anna
5:30 p.m.
Location: The Colony HS Stadium, 4301 Blair Oaks Dr., The Colony
Ticket prices: $5 Adult/ $3 Student
Passes accepted: 10-4A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Creekview Girls (V) vs. Samuell (H)
6:00 p.m.
Location: Pleasant Grove Stadium, 8228 Maddox St., Dallas
Ticket prices: $4 Adult/$2 Student
Passes accepted: 11-5A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Creekview Boys (V) vs. Adamson (H)
8:00 p.m.
Location: Loos Stadium, 3815 Spring Valley Rd., Addison
Ticket prices: $5 Adult/ $3 Student
Passes accepted: 11-5A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Friday

Ranchview Boys (V) vs. Celina (H)
5:30 p.m.
Location: Frisco Reedy High School Football Field, 3003 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco
Ticket prices: $5 Adult/ $3 Student
Passes accepted: 10-4A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Turner Girls (V) vs. Spruce (H)
7:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Field, 6920 Meadow Rd., Dallas
Ticket prices: $5 Adult/ $3 Student
Passes accepted: 11-5A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Turner Boys (H) vs. Kimball (V)
7:00 p.m.
Location: Loos Stadium, 3815 Spring Valley Rd., Addison
Ticket prices: $5 Adult/ $3 Student
Passes accepted: 11-5A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

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