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2017 CFBISD Life Member Recipients
On April 4, 2017, CFBISD Council PTA recognized all the Life Member recipients in CFBISD at a ceremony at DeWitt Perry Middle School Auditorium.
The Life Member Award is a high honor that recognizes an individual for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of children and youth. The Extended Service Award is for a person that is a Life Member and continues to be actively involved in TX PTA for 10 years.
The National Life Achievement is presented to a person that daily lives out his/her commitment to children.
2017 CFB Life Member, Extended Service and National Achievement Awards
Elementary Schools
A. H. Rainwater Elementary
Shazia Ranmal – Life Member
Ivett Bocanegra – Extended Service
Blair Elementary
Jessie Reyes – Life Member
Frances Powrie – Life Member
Central Elementary
Juanita Ortiz – Life Member
Country Place Elementary
Erica Maese – Life Member
Jane Theobald – Life Member
Davis Elementary
Toni Salyer – Life Member
E. L. Kent Elementary
RuthAnn Chisholm – Life Member
Shannon Stigler – Life Member
Stephanie Saulters – Extended Service
Furneaux Elementary
Laura Lea Traugott – Life Member
Peggy Collins – Extended Service
Janie Stark Elementary
Pamela De Hon – Life Member
June R. Thompson Elementary
Jaimee Roque – Life Member
Lindsay D. Wiggins – Life Member
L. F. Blanton Elementary
Eloise Dorum – Life Member
Samona Sigler – Life Member
Wendy Watkins – Life Member
McCoy Elementary
Anthony Williams – Life Member
Sandra Litfin – Life Member
Tom Landry Elementary
Tamikia Prunty – Life Member
Middle Schools
Barbara Bush Middle School
Amy Fleming – Life Member
Natasha Grider – Life Member
Blalack Middle School
Margaret Marrs – Life Member
Ruthie Dudley – Life Member
Dewitt Perry Middle School
Valerie Jimmerson – Life Member
Asheley Brown – Life Member
Laura Shepherd – Extended Service
Ted Polk Middle School
Judith Kane – Life Member
LaWanda Grogan – Life Member
High Schools
Creekview High School
Charles “Bunker” Hill – Life Member
Colleen Reicherts – Life Member
Ronelle Eddings – Life Member
Early College High School
Heather Breen – Life Member
Mayra De La Torre – Life Member
R. L. Turner High School
Paula Turner – Life Member
Sonia Juarez – Life Member
Ranchview High School
Coach Marc Garza – Life Member
Amy Fleming – Life Member
Jennifer Erlenbusch- Life Member
CFB Council PTA
Tonya Tillman – Life Member
Catherine Carlin – National Life Achievement
Congratulations to all the recipients!
CFBISD Students Compete in “Destination Imagination”
CFBISD students showcase their creativity and innovation at local academic competition February 25, 2017 – 3 advance to the State Tournament!
TVNC Destination Imagination hosted an innovative, fun-filled tournament called Destination Imagination (DI) at Guyer High School in Denton, TX. Student teams from more than 200 North Texas schools presented their creative solutions to a number of mind-bending challenges in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), fine arts and social entrepreneurship.
12 CFB teams spent weeks perfecting their Challenge Solutions prior to the tournament. Each solution was bursting with distinctive creativity and innovation. Teams from Country Place Elementary, Kent Elementary and Turner High School have advanced to Texas state tournament to be held in Lubbock April 7-9.
The 5th grade Country Place team earned 1st place in Improvisational Theater. Team members include: Scotty Brady, Olivia Brewer, Jaclyn, Decherd, Olivia Ker, Tre Macias, Quentin Maese and Reid Sherman. The team is managed by parent volunteer, Abbie Sherman.
The 4th grade Kent Elementary team earned 1st place in Fine Arts. Team members include: Nina Barrientos, Jenny Cho, Sabah Parali, Katelyn Sorensen and Caroline Wimberly. The team is managed by parent volunteer, April Sorensen.
The Turner High School team earned 2nd place in DI Extreme. Team members include: Riley Carlin, Jordan Gottschalk, Hannah Norris and Graham Viegut. The team is managed by parent volunteer, Catherine Carlin.
About Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination, Inc., is global, volunteer-led non-profit whose mission is to teach students the creative process and help them gain the 21st century skills needed to succeed in the future workforce. The organization creates the Challenges to call on student skills and talents in many areas, including scientific understanding, theatrical performance, technical prowess, improvisation, and structural engineering. To learn more, please visit DestinationImagination.org.
CFBISD Celebrates National Counselors Week
CFBISD sits down with Creekview High School Counselor Stacy Lovett as she discusses how school counselors make an impact on the lives of students. Counselors play a vital role in the success of all students. Thank you for all you do.
Youth Art Month
The Fine Arts Dept. would like to invite you to the Annual Youth Art Month Art Show and reception hosted by Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Carrollton.
Art from around the district, represented by students Kindergarten through 12th grade will be on display, with a reception in the hospital lobby.
Please see the invitation above regarding location and time. Mark your calendars now for a great show and again, thank you for supporting the Fine Arts in our school district.
CFB Council PTA Reflections Award Ceremony
Congratulations to the students who participated this year in Reflections, the National PTA Art Program. The theme for 2016-17 was ‘What is your story?’ Students from Kinder through 12 grade may participate in 6 different categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts.
Students compete in their school and the top 20% advance to the CFB Council PTA judging. In the picture above are the Overall Award of Excellence recipients with an entry that advanced to State level of judging. Good luck to you!
The following link has the gallery of entries in Visual Arts and Photography that advanced to state judging.
https://goo.gl/MJKUVg
Click here to see a full list of students that received an award!
Kent is a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School!
Kent and Country Place Elementary Schools Honored in Washington, D.C.
Country Place Elementary and Kent Elementary schools were both recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education in November.
