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McCoy 2nd Graders Host Cowboy Wax Museum

On Apr. 12, the students at McCoy Elementary hosted the Cowboy Wax Museum. The second-grade Cowboys chose an influential person to emulate as a human version of a wax figure. They did research on the person they chose and created a display that provided landmark dates and biographical information on the person.

People of influence

Some of the people chosen included world leaders, former presidents, astronauts, inventors, athletes, CEOs, and pioneers for civil liberties. Each booth had a giant red button, and when the button was pressed, the wax figure would come to life and explain about their life and influence.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

McCoy 2nd Graders Host Cowboy Wax Museum

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Countdown to Kindergarten 2019!

Countdown to Kindergarten 2019!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
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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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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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McCoy Celebrates Black History Through Song

McCoy Celebrates Black History Through SongOn Feb. 12, students at McCoy Elementary celebrated Black History through song in a performance for parents. Students performed different styles of music that originated from African Americans. Styles of music included call and response, jazz, and spiritual. Students took turns at the microphone to explain to the audience the origins of the music before they performed each piece.

View more photos and videos from this event in our Flickr gallery.

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McCoy Hosts Love and Logic Series

McCoy Hosts Love and Logic SeriesMcCoy Elementary hosts the Love and Logic 5 session series which began with the fist session on Jan. 28. Put on in conjunction with Dr. Bert Alexander & Team from Webb Chapel Church of Christ, the Love & Logic session 1 of 5 was a great success for our McCoy families. Overall, there was solid participation from parents, administrators, teachers and students (55 parents, 7 teachers and 51 students). Former CFBISD Board Member, Richard Fleming, attended the session as he continues to lead by example.

Session #2, held on Feb. 4, had 96 parents and 68 children in attendance.

Upcoming Sessions

Session #3 of 5 will be held Feb. 11, 6-7 PM.

Session #4 of 5 will be held Feb. 25, 5:45 – 7:15 PM

Session #5 of 5 will be held Mar. 4, 5:45 – 7:15 PM

Testimonial

McCoy counselor, Shay Harrison stated, “Many of us – teachers, administrators and parent volunteers, work from the crack of dawn until ‘the cows come home.’ That’s why it’s so special when others support an agenda or a cause in which we find value.”

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McCoy Student Performs Lion Dance on Fox 4

On Jan. 30, McCoy Elementary 5th grade student, Jacquilyn Ly, performed the Lion Dance on Fox 4 in celebration of the Chinese New Year.  Ly has been training with Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu School since she was 7-years-old. Preparations for the Chinese New Year begin on Jan. 28 and last until New Years Eve. The Chinese New Year officially begins on Feb. 5, 2019. Team White Leopard will also be performing for the Crow Museum at North Park on Feb. 9. Festivities and performances are scheduled 11 AM – 4 PM.

McCoy Student Performs Lion Dance on Fox 4

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Educational Foundation Awards Grants to Two CFB Teachers

Established in 1997, the CFBISD Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports CFBISD campuses, teachers, and students with dollars not otherwise available through State and Federal funding. The Foundation has awarded grants to two CFB teachers.

McCoy Elementary teacher, Nicole Bonilla, was awarded 2 grants for her project to get secondary materials and tools for students with autism and social and attention differences. She was awarded $1000 from the Kacie Brekhus Memorial Teacher Grant, and $1000 from the Frank Shor Impact Now! Fund. The Kacie Brekhus Memorial Grant is awarded each year to a CFB teacher who has a vision and plan to best support education opportunities for their students. Kacie Brekhus was a CFB Student from K-12th.  Kacie tragically passed away in automobile accident in her Freshman year at the University of Texas. There is a race held every year in her honor, which supports the CFBISD Special Olympics team. The 2019 race will be held on March 2.

The Frank Shor Impact Now! Fund is to provide financial/program assistance to students/program through the Impact Now! program.  To be eligible for consideration students must display promise and need in one of the following Impact areas:  Fine Arts, Science & Technology, Athletics, Workforce Readiness, Leadership Development, Special Education, and Student Support.   These funds are intended to improve supported students educational opportunities.

Blalack Middle School theatre teacher, Margaret Marrs, was awarded $1000 through the Valwood Improvement Authority Teacher Grant Fund. This grant is a general teacher grant fund open to all CFB teachers. The award is given for innovative programs that enrich students’ educational path. Ms. Marrs will be using the funds for the theatre’s “Harry Potter and the Theatre Design Project,” in which students will collaborate and create theatrical designs based on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child book/script for an area of technical theatre which includes scenery, costumes, and publicity.

Educational Foundation Awards Grants to Two CFB Teachers

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Penny War at McCoy Elementary

From December 1 – 12, 2018, students at McCoy Elementary participated in a Penny War fundraiser.  The different grade levels competed to see who could raise the most money by collecting silver coins.  Pennies, however, had a negative value. Here, we see a Kindergartner dropping pennies into a First Grade piggy bank!  In the end, Fourth Grade raised more money than any other grade level, winning the Penny War. Fourth Graders enjoyed a cookie party on Friday December 12, 2018.  Ultimately, everyone was a winner because the total amount of money raised for the McCoy PTA was $1,905.39!

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