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RHS Powerlifter Qualifies for State

RHS Powerlifter Qualifies for StateRHS powerlifter, Jhorden Tennyson, took 2nd place in her weight class at the Region 6 Division 2 Powerlifting Championships. This qualifies her for the State Powerlifting meet, where she will compete on Mar. 15. When Ranchview High School Powerlifter Jhorden Tennyson first joined the powerlifting team, she did not know if she was going to stay. Having never lifted weights before, Jhorden was very sore after her first couple of workouts. Through the help of a friend, she was able to stick it out and qualify for the Texas State Finals.

She praises Coach Whitaker, Ranchview Head Powerlifting Coach, for helping her grow as a lifter. Though his support Jhorden was able to achieve success.

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McCoy Hosts Cowboy Mall

McCoy Hosts Cowboy MallOn Feb. 22, McCoy Elementary hosted their Cowboy Mall. Students came up with ideas for businesses – either with goods to sell or services to provide, so that parents and staff could give them feedback on their ideas by way of commerce. Adult visitors were issued play money as they entered the gymnasium and student teams competed for their business. Some students sold crafts they had made themselves, some provided beverages or dessert, and others provided services in the form of entertainment including a magic show and fortune telling. Some students were so successful, they sold out of their products. Visitors included CFB Superintendent Dr. John Chapman, and Carrollton Mayor Kevin Falconer.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

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Preparing CFB Students for the Future With AVID

Preparing CFB Students for the Future With AVIDAVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, in CFBISD is providing a support system to look at a future that many students didn’t think was possible. AVID is an opportunity to close the gap for students who might not have the same opportunities as others. Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer the challenges that await them. AVID is making a difference in the lives of our students in elementary, middle and high school.

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Polk’s 2019 Destination Imagination Team State Bound

CFB’s 2019 Destination Imagination Teams Compete Regionally

The Ted Polk Middle School 2019 Destination Imagination team competed at the Regional DI Tournament at Marcus High School on Feb. 23. The teams worked hard using their creative problem-solving skills to solve STEM based challenges. Polk’s DI team moves to the State Tournament on Mar. 23. Twenty other CFBISD DI teams also competed, placing in several categories.

DI Elementary Team Results

Country Place Elementary – Monster Effects, 3rd place
Farmers Branch Elementary – Heads Up, 4th place
La Villita  Elementary – Monster Effects, 7th place
Las Colinas Elementary – On Target, 10th place
Rosemeade Elementary – Escape Artist, (3 teams) 5th , 9th, and 12th place
Sheffield/Furneaux Elementary – Monster Effects, 5th place
Stark Elementary – Escape Artist, 9th place

DI Middle School Team Results

Blalack Middle School  – Medical Mystery, 3rd place
Bush Middle School – Monster Effects, 4th place
Field Middle School – Heads Up, 3rd place
Polk Middle School – Heads Up, 1st place

DI High School Team Results

Turner High School  – eXtreme, 4th place

Polk's 2019 Destination Imagination Team State Bound

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CFBISD To Hold Texas Academic Performance Report Public Hearing

CFBISD To Hold Texas Academic Performance Report Public HearingThe Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) as a part of the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM in the CFBISD Administration Building Board Room, 1445 N. Perry Rd in Carrollton.

The purpose of the hearing is to review student performance on the TAPR indicators and to provide descriptive performance information. Texas Education Code requires each school district’s Board of Trustees to publish an annual performance report that includes the TAPR report; performance objectives; a report of violent or criminal incidents; and information received from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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Groundbreaking at New Multipurpose Facility

Breaking into the future

On Feb. 26, CFB broke ground at the site of its new Multipurpose Facility. Paid for by Irving TIF funds, the facility is slated for completion in Dec. 2019. The facility will be home to a banquet hall that can also function as a testing location. Additionally, there will be a culinary arts kitchen facility and café for utilization by students in the Culinary Arts pathway. The facility will also be the new home of the Network Operating Center for the entire district.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

Groundbreaking at New Multipurpose Facility

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District Hosts eSports Tournament

District Hosts eSports TournamentThe Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, along with Java Gaming Café, hosted its first-ever League of Legends eSports Tournament on Feb. 23.

Teams from four high schools in CFBISD including Creekview, Newman Smith, R. L. Turner, and Ranchview competed in the tournament. The Creekview High School team was declared champions after the all-day Round-Robin tournament.

Purpose

The purpose of the tournament was to raise awareness of eSports scholarship monies available to high school seniors from several colleges and universities across the country. CFBISD is exploring launching competitive gaming teams at its five high schools in the future.

Popularity

eSports has gained popularity recently as more and more competitive gaming teams are popping up throughout the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex seems to be a hotbed for esports opportunities with the City of Arlington set to open a $10 million, 100,000-square foot gaming arena.

CFBISD is always looking for opportunities for our students. The district wants our students to be passionate about their future. With esports growing in popularity, CFBISD hopes to help students learn more about eSports and help them pursue careers in the industry.

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Safety and Security Update: Communicating in a Crisis in CFBISD

CFBISD uses Parent Square to communicate with parents in a crisis

Safety and Security Update: Communicating in a Crisis in CFBISDDuring a crisis, CFBISD will communicate with parents and families through Parent Square. The District uses our electronic notification system (Parent Square) that sends a text, phone message, and email to staff and parents to relay information during an emergency, depending on the situation.

Parent Square – You can download the free mobile app for Android or iOS and you can also use it from a computer at www.parentsquare.com.

Other Communication Methods in CFBISD

CFBISD Mobile App – Our CFBISD Mobile app continues to be an important tool for you to stay connected with district events, activities, your child’s grades, paying for your lunch and more. To download the CFBISD app, visit www.cfbapp.com.

Campuses and the school district use social media to inform parents of events and accolades. Each campus social media is featured on their webpage at www.cfbisd.edu.

You can follow the district at:

Facebook – www.facebook.com/cfbisd
Twitter – www.twitter.com/cfbisd
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cfbisd/

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RHS Golfers Sweep Tournaments

RHS Golfers Sweep TournamentsOn Feb. 13, RHS golfer Bohyun Park traveled to Los Angeles to compete in the American Junior Golf Association Shanshan Feng Buick Invitational. The event is comprised of the best junior golfers in the world. Park scored a 71 in her final round to place in the top 5. After completing competition at the Invitational, Park returned home to compete against regional golfers to win her 14th high school career tournament victory with a 5 under 67 par.

Freshman Mackenzie Dadje captured the Junior Varsity Par 3 Tournament with an impressive score of 84. Fellow freshman Skylar Yoo and senior Irene Lee tied for second with a score of 93. Finally, freshman Emily Jones secured a second place JV team finish with a 103.

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NSHS and RHS Basketball Heading to UIL Playoffs

NSHS and RHS Basketball Heading to UIL PlayoffsThe Varsity boys basketball teams from Newman Smith and Ranchview High Schools are advancing to UIL Playoffs. On Monday, Smith triumphed over Spruce to advance to the second round of playoffs. Additionally, on Wednesday, Ranchview out-played Western Hills to advance to the second round. The Trojans are coached by Percy Johnson and the Wolves are coached by Dee Boyd. Area round playoffs will be held Friday, Feb. 22.

UIL Playoffs – times and locations

Newman Smith (V) vs. McKinney North (H)
Location: Hebron High School
Time: 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $5.00/Adult, $3.00/Student
Passes Accepted: 10-5A Adm Pass/11-5A Adm Pass, THSCA, TABC, TGCA

Ranchview (H) vs. Lincoln (V)
Location: R L Turner High School
Time: 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $5.00/Adult, $3.00/Student
Passes Accepted: 10-4A Adm Pass/DISD Adm Pass, THSCA, TABC, TGCA

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