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McCoy Celebrates P.E. With Parents

McCoy Celebrates P.E. With Parents

McCoy Elementary celebrated National “Bring Your Parent to P.E.” day by inviting parents to their student’s P.E. class. Students at McCoy have been taught Skating 101 every other year for the past 15 years. Students got to show off what they’ve learned and parents had the opportunity to skate with their children.

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McCoy Celebrates P.E. With Parents

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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)

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How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area

How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area

How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our AreaAs 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.

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Perry Middle School Student Has Second Book Published

Perry Middle School Student Has Second Book Published

Arnav Koppala has his Second Book PublishedDeWitt Perry Middle School student, Arnav Koppala, has had his second book published. Breaking Boundaries is the sequel to his first published book, Pentagon Springs. Koppala is a student in the LEAP program at CFB and credits the program with helping him being successful in his writing. Inspired by authors like Rick Riordan, Koppala published his first book while in 5th grade at McCoy Elementary. This feat makes him the youngest author in the U.S to publish a school-based science fiction novel series.

In his just-published sequel, the main character from Pentagon Springs reappears with his friends to embark on their journey through middle school. The group of students in Breaking Boundaries explore the mysteries of magic as they tap into other dimensions.

The author has a strong interest in particle and quantum physics, which helps to fuel his story ideas on time travel and inter-dimensional travel. In addition to writing, Koppala plays the violin and guitar, models, and acts.

He is donating a portion of the proceeds to his latest book to Save a Child’s Heart Foundation.

Click here to learn more about Perry Middle School

Click here to learn more about the LEAP program

Click here to view Arnav Koppala being interviewed on Good Morning Texas.

Click here to learn more about Pentagon Springs

Click here to learn more about Breaking Boundaries

Click here to view more photos of Arnav

Click here to visit Arnav’s Facebook Page

Click here to visit Arnav’s website

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The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

Mr. Michael Finley, retired basketball player from the Dallas Mavericks, will  launch the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy this summer from July 10, 2017 to July 28, 2017 at Sheffield Primary 18111 Kelly Blvd. Dallas, TX  75287.

The academy begins with breakfast at 7 AM and ends at 4:30 PM.

It is an unique opportunity for your child to receive academic and personal support during the summer.   Each participant completing the program upon graduation from high school will receive either a scholarship for a continuing education program of their choice or startup money towards their choice of career.

Limited spots are available. 

Students who are selected will benefit from ongoing support in Reading, Math, Science, Technology, College and Career Planning.   Students will also have the opportunity to meet with and benefit from working up close and personal with Mr. Michael Finley and other celebrities.  Mr. Finley is extremely passionate about the mission of the G.I.F.T.4.S.  Academy.

The program is free to all CFBISD student participants. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided at no cost.

If you are interested, please submit your registration as soon as possible by email  to jmoore@michaelfinleyfoundation.org or you can mail it to The Michael Finley Foundation P.O.BOX 560823 The Colony, TX  75056.  If you have any questions, please contact Jean Moore at 469 630 2854.

Click here to learn more about the G.I.F.T.4.S.  Academy

Click here to view the Brochure (English)

Click here to view the Brochure (Spanish)

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McCoy Student Wins Art Contest

Congratulations to Abhishek Venkat Doddi on winning the Don’t mess with Texas Elementary Art Contest! Abhishek is a third grade LEAP student at McCoy Elementary.  The Don’t Mess with Texas Organization invited students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the 2018 Don’t mess with Texas Calendar.

Students with the top 13 designs will have their work featured in the Don’t Mess with Texas calendar.  More than 4,300 students participated from 136 communities across Texas. One winner was selected from each grade, K-12.  Abhishek Venkat Doddi’s won a Samsung Galaxy tablet and will be featured in the 2018 Don’t mess with Texas calendar.

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Important Information Regarding the Zika Virus

School Superintendents and School Board Members:

Thank you for your commitment to the education of the school children of Texas. We know the impact of our schools extends well beyond the walls of their campuses and into the communities they serve. As the school year draws to a close, mosquito season is just beginning. As hubs of your community, we are asking for your help in preventing the spread of Zika by providing your students and their families with additional information.

Zika is primarily spread through mosquito bites (Aedes aegypti species). As the weather warms and mosquito activity increases, we expect the threat of local mosquito transmission of Zika to resume and persist. Pregnant women are particularly at risk due to the Zika virus’ ability to cause birth defects in unborn infants. We must ensure that their families and their communities are educated on ways they can prevent the spread of Zika. The public health measures we take together will help prevent serious health impacts on the next generation of Texans.

Combatting Zika begins at the local level. When done in concert, these simple steps represent a big step toward preventing the spread of Zika:

  • Apply EPA-approved insect repellant when planning to be outdoors.
  • Wear long-sleeved shirts and wear long pants when outdoors for prolonged periods.
  • Utilize screens or close windows and doors.
  • Regularly remove any standing water in and around your home or school that could provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  • Cover trash cans or containers that may collect water.
  • Visit your doctor if you suspect you’ve been exposed to Zika or exhibit any of the symptoms of Zika, which may include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.

For your convenience, we have enclosed flyers (below) that identify the steps outlined above. Disseminating these flyers to your school children as the school year draws to an end provides an easy method for educating your community and ensuring that, together, we can prevent the spread of Zika.

DSHS’ website dedicated to Zika (www.TexasZika.org) has a variety of other free information and materials —in English and Spanish – available for download and order. DSHS has created a Zika communications toolkit for organizations interested in sharing important information with their stakeholders, including employees, school-aged children and their families, and it features newsletter copy, social media content, and more. The website also includes website banners and other shareable graphics; we ask you to please post and share these images on your ISD and school websites and social media platforms.

We encourage all schools and communities to take action now to address the threat of the Zika virus in Texas this summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your local health department as we work together to limit locally-transmitted cases of Zika in Texas and help you prepare school campuses for the summer months. Please feel free to send any questions to TexasZika@dshs.texas.gov. Thank you for your assistance in this important public health matter.

Sincerely,
Greg Abbott (Governor), John Hellerstedt (M.D. Commissioner, DSHS), Mike Morath (Commissioner, TEA)

Click here to view the original letter/Zika Virus Protection & Prevention Flyers

 

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Destination Discovery – A Summer STEM Camp

Registration opens March 20th for incoming 6th,7th, & 8th graders

Camp will be held at Barbara Bush Middle School June 13th-15th, 2017

Click here for more information and to register

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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.

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!

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Reflections Results from Texas PTA

 Texas PTA received 1,027 entries for state-level judging, and awarded nearly 500 students. Overall Award of Excellence recipients advance to National PTA judging and their results will be announced in June. For more info go to: http://www.txpta.org/reflections-results 2 students from CFB ISD are advancing to National PTA level of judging: *Gavin Bloom - Film Production Special Artist - Mc Coy Elementary *Kashmira Kuloor - Visual Arts - McCoy Elementary For the full list of results see attachment. Congratulations to all our Reflections CFB ISD students that advanced to TX PTA!

Reflections Results

Texas PTA received 1,027 entries for state-level judging, and awarded nearly 500 students. Overall Award of Excellence recipients advance to National PTA judging and their results will be announced in June.
For more info go to:
http://www.txpta.org/reflections-results

2 students from CFB ISD are advancing to National PTA level of judging:
*Gavin Bloom – Film Production Special Artist – Mc Coy Elementary
*Kashmira Kuloor – Visual Arts – McCoy Elementary

TX PTA Reflections Awards for CFB ISD Students  2016-17

Student First Name Student Last Name Grade Division Arts Category Title of Work School Name TX PTA Award
Julianna Matheson Middle School Music Composition Changes  in Life Blalack MS Award of Merit
Myles Canonge High School Dance Choreography Synopsis Creekview HS Award of Excellence
Joseph Kim High School Music Composition Lifelong Pursuit Creekview HS Honorable Mention
Violet Smith High School Visual Arts An Artist and Her Conscience Creekview HS Award of Merit
Joey Davis Middle School Literature My Story? Let Me Think About It DeWitt Perry MS Award of Merit
Vivian Lewis Intermediate Film Production Let’s Explore Janie Stark Elementary Participation
Grecia Tarin Primary Photography My story of two worlds Janie Stark Elementary Participation
Samantha Kennedy Primary Dance Choreography Halloween Tap Nightmare Las Colinas Elementary Participation
Molly Butler Primary Literature Years Going Past LaVillita Elementary Participation
Cassandra Scully Middle School Visual Arts Reality  is Conclusion Long MS Award of Merit
Gavin Bloom Intermediate Film Prod- Special Artist Story of my Life McCoy Elementary Overall Award of  Excellence
Anuhya Das Intermediate Visual Arts The Flame Inside McCoy Elementary Award of Excellence
James Decker Intermediate Literature The Story of my Life McCoy Elementary Award of Merit
Kashmira Kuloor Primary Music Composition A Story of my Own McCoy Elementary Award of Merit
Kashmira Kuloor Primary Visual Arts The Embrace of Love McCoy Elementary Overall Award of  Excellence
Kavish Nagrath Primary Film Production Kavish likes to travel because…. McCoy Elementary Participation
Jyothi Narula Intermediate Photography I  Love Watermelon McCoy Elementary Participation
Isaac Pauluzzi Intermediate Music Composition I’m a River McCoy Elementary Honorable Mention
Aditi Vikram Intermediate Dance Choreography Beats and Bells: My Culture Quest McCoy Elementary Award of Excellence
Ciera Stroope High School Photography Eyes are the Windows to the Soul R L Turner HS Participation
Keigan Zipper High School Film Production Keepers of a World Their Own R L Turner HS Participation
Valerie Ramirez Middle School Photography A Web of Emotions Ted Polk MS Honorable Mention
Joseph Bryant Simpson Middle School Visual Arts – Special Artist In My Shoes Ted Polk MS Award of Excellenc

Congratulations to all our Reflections CFB ISD students that advanced to TX PTA!

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