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Countdown to Kindergarten 2019!

Posted/span> on April 11, 2019 in Blair, Blanton, Central, Davis, District News, Farmers Branch, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, Kindergarten, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

CFB will be hosting Countdown to Kindergarten 2019 on Apr. 23, 6:30 PM at all elementary campuses. Students will be able to experience the sights and sounds of their campus, while parents register them for school. Parents and students will also have an opportunity to meet the principal and school staff. School registration will continue on school days between 9 AM-2 PM.

By state law, to be eligible for Kindergarten, students must have their 5th birthday by Sept. 1, 2019.

Want to know which school is in your attendance zone? Check our online maps.

Did you know we offer after school care until 6 PM with our After the Bell program? Space is limited!

Items to bring to registration

Immunization Records
Birth certificate
School records
Utility bill
Copy of lease/mortgage
Parent/guardian ID

Statewide Birth Thru Age 5 Needs Assessment Survey

Posted/span> on March 29, 2019 in Blair, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, District News, Farmers Branch, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Newsletter, Pre-K, Rainwater, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

Commissioner 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.

Project SUCCESS Empowers Families to Improve Biliteracy

Posted/span> on March 6, 2019 in Blair, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Davis, District News, Farmers Branch, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Newsletter, Rainwater, Riverchase, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

Project SUCCESS is a Title III National Professional Development Program funded by the US Department of Education. Project SUCCESS won a competitive award of $2,709,123 from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2022 from the Office of English Acquisition of the USDOE. The grant funds the Latino Literacy Project. The project focuses on working with parents on ways to help their children with literacy and biliteracy development. Also, to establish a reading routine at home with their children. Parents work with the teachers at the schools for 10 weeks learning how to teach reading to their children in English and Spanish at home.

Training

In addition, 290 teachers at 20 CFBISD schools (Blair, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Davis, Farmers Branch, Furneaux, Good, Kent, Landry, La Villita, Las Colinas, McWhorter, Rainwater, Riverchase, Sheffield, Stark, McLaughlin/Strickland and Thompson) receive professional development training through the grant.

Testimonials

Regarding the program, 2nd grade teacher Monica Agular states, “It has given me the opportunity to connect with the parents at a different level. I’ve gotten to know them more. What their home life is like, what experiences they’ve endured and more. It has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone and interact more with the parents.”

Additionally, 1st grade teacher Esmeralda Leal says, “With a new school year came a new program and experience. The project has given me the shared cultural experience that I had never felt with coworkers, parents, and students. These past months I have laughed, cried, and celebrated where we come from and where we want to go. No program or experience has ever done that before in my 8 years of teaching.”

See a local TV story on the Latino Literacy Project at Thompson Elementary.

Read the Al Dia Dallas Newspaper story on the program.

Polk’s 2019 Destination Imagination Team State Bound

Posted/span> on February 27, 2019 in Barbara Bush, Blalack, Country Place, District News, Farmers Branch, Field, La Villita, Las Colinas, Polk, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Stark

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

Las Colinas Students Discover Texas

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in District News, Las Colinas, Newsletter

Fourth graders from Las Colinas Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip January 17, 2020. Students got to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, and The Witte Museum.

Visit to Austin

During the bus ride to Austin, students discuss why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage. Additionally, they participate in activities and games in preparation for their day. Students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Don Huffines, State Senator, District 16 and The Honorable Matt Rinaldi, State Representative, District 115, office. Students see first-hand where Texas laws are made as they tour the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

Visit to San Antonio

Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students learned about ‘chuck box cuisine from ‘Cookie’, a historical reenactor straight from the trail, and explored interactive exhibits and historical artifacts to learn about daily life, the changing landscape, and earning a living in 1800s Texas.

Background

“Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director.“Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin and San Antonio reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Discover Texas Field Trip staff members handle all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, reservations, and TEKS-based program curriculum, so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom.

In addition to Discover Texas Field Trips to Abilene, Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4^th-8^thgraders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership.

For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org and www.facebook.com/educationinaction.

RHS Hosts Family Coding Event

Posted/span> on January 15, 2019 in Barbara Bush, District News, Freeman, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Newsletter, Ranchview, Riverchase

Ranchview High School is hosting a family coding night for all students attending school in their feeder pattern. Students who attend Freeman, Landry, Las Colinas, La Villita, or Riverchase Elementary schools, or Barbara Bush Middle School and their families are invited to attend. Students and their families will learn about coding, technology and STEM. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations available for all ages.

Location

The event will be held at Ranchview High School at 8401 Valley Ranch Pkwy E., Irving, TX 75063.

Time

The event is 5 – 7 PM, with a RHS basketball game to follow. Any student wearing a shirt from their own school (and their family) will receive free admission to the game!

International Day of Peace at Las Colinas Elementary

Posted/span> on September 26, 2018 in Las Colinas

The International Day of Peace was celebrated at Las Colinas Elementary. Students were asked the question – “WHAT DOES PEACE MEAN TO YOU?” These second graders said, “No fighting, no racing or competition, cooperating with each other, show RESPECT, not look at each other’s color, be quiet and calm and it would be nice if the world would show LOVE to each other.” These thoughts of children are SO BEAUTIFUL! May we all learn from these students.

Students Take Action on North Texas Giving Day

Posted/span> on September 26, 2018 in District News, Las Colinas

When parents and students drove into the Las Colinas Elementary parking loop early on Thursday morning, September 20, they were met with with enthusiastic students who were eager to help those in our local community who are in need!

Students held hand painted signs and cheered ever so loudly that no one could have not heard their message. It rang through the parking lot loud and clear. Thank you to these students and their parents who helped them have a voice in their community…a voice to not sit back and do nothing, but a voice to rise up and take action!

Collaboration to the Max!

Posted/span> on September 26, 2018 in Las Colinas

Kindergarteners and fourth graders use technology and communication skills to collaborate in Spanish. Fourth grade students showed their expertise while using technology as they patiently explained and taught the Kindergarteners how to use an app on the ipad and practice speaking in Spanish. Not only did the Kindergarteners have fun, but they also had an opportunity to get to know their fourth grade buddy at school.

International Minded Learners in IB

Posted/span> on September 26, 2018 in Las Colinas

Students in the Primary Years Programme at an IB campus learn what it is like to have an international mindset. The Learner Profile with the supporting attitudes is part of an IB education. Even in Physical Education class, students are taught about the character traits an IB student is expected to exhibit.

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