For the 50th year, the National PTA is holding its annual Reflections contest. This art contest allows students Pre-K-12 to submit original works in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music, composition, photography, and visual arts. Students may participate in the national awards program through their school’s PTA. The theme for 2018-2019 is “Heroes Around Me.” For submission guidelines and deadlines, please contact reflections.kentpta@gmail.com
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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
The 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.
2018 School Lunch Hero Day
2018 School Lunch Hero Day
May 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.
Parent Education – Dyslexia
Carrollton-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.
CFBISD’s 3rd Annual African-American Read-In
The 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.
Parent Education – Social Media & Internet Safety (NOT for Students)
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
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.
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
CFBISD Bus Transportation
For the 2018-2019 school year, CFBISD will provide its own transportation services. The District will no longer use Dallas County Schools for transportation. CFBISD is in the process of hiring drivers and monitors as well as establishing routes for the school year.
Find out more information about routes and eligibility at https://go.cfbisd.edu/departments/administrative-support-services/facility-support-services/transportation/.
Parent Education – Fighting Stress with Mindfulness
Presenter: Neeti Prasad
Davis Elementary Counselor
For: Elementary, Middle and High School parents
Two Presentations, Choose ONE:
Thursday, October 12 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Blalack Middle School – 1706 E. Peters Colony Rd. Carrollton, 75007
Tuesday, October 17 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Field Middle School – 13551 Dennis Ln. Farmers Branch 75234
- Presentations are open to all CFB ISD parents.
- Presented in English & Spanish
- Free childcare for children 3 years and older.
Contact Information: Bridgit Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)
How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area
How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area
As we in the CFB community have watched the events unfold to our south, our hearts have broken as we wonder how we can help Houston-area flood victims. Because of the rising water, many of our neighbors from the south have headed to our area for shelter and for school. For those interested in making an immediate impact on the lives of our new neighbors, Metrocrest Services is taking donations for this effort. Metrocrest Services is a local charitable organization that supports individuals and families in the CFB community. The organization provides food, clothing, classes, and more for the people they serve. Due to the surge of Hurricane Harvey refugees, food and hygiene items are currently their biggest needs.
If you’d like to help but are unable to donate at this time, another way you can help is to volunteer for Metrocrest Services.
Please visit the Metrocrest Services website for more information on the specific needs for our new students, families, and neighbors from Houston and surrounding areas.