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A Peek Into Imagine Fine Arts Academy

A Peek Into Imagine Fine Arts Academy at Kent ElementaryPeek into Greatness

Here is a peek into Imagine Fine Arts Academy at Kent Elementary. Imagine Fine Arts is also at Blair, Country Place, and Landry campuses. In addition to core curriculum, students at Imagine campuses also follow a more concentrated strand in the fine arts. Students learn have the ability to learn dance, guitar, theatre, piano, art, and much more.

Join us at our annual Stellar Fair

CFB will be hosting its second annual Stellar Signature Program Fair on Jan. 24, 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Ranchview High School. Both Imagine Fine Arts and Spark STEM Academies will be featured at the Fair. Additionally, there will be hands-on activities and vendor booths including; Perry Science Star Gazing, Dallas BEST Robotics, Painting With Influence, Frontiers of Flight, and many more.

No registration is required for this free event.

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CFB Cheer Teams Head to Championships

CFB Cheer Teams Head to ChampionshipsCFB Cheer Teams from all four high schools will be representing the district at the UIL Texas State Spirit Championships. The competition will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Jan. 18-19. There is a cost of $15 per day to attend for those who wish to cheer them on during their competition.

Itinerary for Jan. 18 – in the Arena – 4A – Ranchview

8:39 AM – Fight Song
9:59 AM – Crowd Leading
11:18 AM – Band Chant

Teams making the Finals will be announced at 1 PM. Finals will begin at 6:04 PM with Awards Ceremony at 8:30 PM.

Itinerary for Jan. 19 – in the Hall

8:48 AM Creekview – Fight Song 5A-D1
8:50 AM Turner – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
8:51 AM Smith – Band Chant 5A-D1
10:27 AM Creekview – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
10:29 AM Turner – Band Chant 5A-D1
10:30 AM Smith – Fight Song 5A-D1
12:39 PM Creekview – Band Chant 5A-D1
12:41 PM Turner – Fight Song 5A-D1
12:42 PM Smith – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
2:07 PM Announcement of Finalists

Finals for 5A-D1 will start at 3:04 PM, and Awards Ceremony at 5:30 PM.

 

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CFB’s Fine Art Students Make it to All-State

CFB's Fine Art Students Make it to All-StateThe Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) sponsors the Texas All-State audition process to promote students’ dedication to their musical knowledge and skill and to encourage TMEA member directors to support their students in this development. Beginning each fall, over 70,000 high school students across the state audition in their TMEA Region.

Individual musicians perform selected music for a panel of judges who rank each instrument or voice part. A select group of musicians advances to compete against musicians from other Regions in their TMEA Area. The highest-ranking musicians judged at the TMEA Area competitions qualify to perform in one of 15 Texas All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs. These All-State ensembles rehearse for three days, directed by nationally recognized conductors, and perform on the closing day of the annual TMEA Clinic/Convention.

CFB All-State Musicians

CHS Band – Art Denis, Director
Colby Cruz

CHS Choir – Kelly Pfaffenberger, Director
Jakob Jeter

RHS Band – Jason Myers, Director
Gerardo Rivera

RHS Choir – Laura Roberts, Director
Lindsie Darvin
Michael Harris
Desmond Henderson
Hailey Lennon

RHS Orchestra – Brian Towndrow, Director
Yangli Peng

NS Choir – Aaron Lucero, Director
Aden Black

NS Orchestra – Jessica Milbrandt, Director
Amy Nguyen

RL Turner Band – Jennifer Vowles, Director
Faul Nguyen

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District Winners of Elks Hoop Shoot Advance

District Winners of Elks Hoop Shoot AdvanceEach year, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks holds a national free-throw program for youth, ages 8-13. The event, dubbed “The Elks National Hoop Shoot,” is a 46-year-old tradition of developing and reinforcing grit. Twelve students from CFB have won at the district level and will advance to compete against champions from other local districts on Jan. 19 at R. L. Turner High School. Over 3,000 students have participated leading up to this event.

District Hoop Shoot Winners

Boys 12 -13

1st – Michael Ledesman – Blalack
2nd – Kevin Giron – Vivian Field

Girls 12 – 13

1st – Jalissa Donaldson – Vivian Field
2nd – Andrea Pruneda – Vivian Field

Boys 10 – 11

1st – Tezahan Francois – Landry
2nd – Drake Wasemiller – Rainwater

Girls 10 – 11

1st – Gabriella Furlong – Furneaux
2nd – Casey Brady – Country Place

Boys 8 – 9

1st – Max Lee – Country Place
2nd – Cameron Collier – Furneaux

Girls 8 – 9

1st – Ariana Anglin – Country Place
2nd – Randi Broughton – Landry

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R.L. Turner Alumni & Fan Softball Tournament

RLT Alumni & Fan Softball TournamentWho: Alumni, Fans and Community members

What: Softball Tournament

When: Saturday, February 9th from 2 P.M. – 6 P.M.

Where: Lion Field –  1600 S Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006

Cost: $50 (You will receive Free T-shirt and Burger Meal)

How to Register:  Contact Michael Swofford at 972-672-0508/swofford1976@gmail.com  OR  Sign Up HERE.

Proceeds will go to senior scholarships & improving facilities

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Creekview Department of Dance & MGDC Present Spring Dance Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2019 at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

For Students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade

Moving Ground Dance Company and the Creekview Department of Dance are excited to present our annual dance workshop, featuring artistic dance!

Your child will learn contemporary modern dance and hip hop as well as rhythmic exercises and body conditioning. This event is for boys and girls, and we encourage all to join us! There will be a performance for parents at 11:30 am in the gym.

A dance clinic t-shirt is included, plus a snack & drink at break time.

Please email Ronelle Eddings (eddingsr@cfbisd.edu) to complete a registration form and mail it along with payment to the address at the bottom of the page, or bring it to register on-site. We accept cash or money order. Walk-ins are welcome!

  • Clinic will be held in the Creekview High School Dance Hall – 3201 Old Denton Road, next to the Gymnasiums.
  • Attire is exercise wear, bare feet for modern, tennis shoes for hip hop, and long hair should be in a ponytail.

All proceeds from this event will be used to help fund travel to the National High School Dance Festival, costumes and dance expenses for the company.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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RHS Hosts Family Coding Event

RHS Hosts Family Coding EventRanchview 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!

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Ranchview High School – Annual Black History Program

The Evolution of Black History Presented by Ranchview High School

Hosted by the African-American Alliance

Dancing, Singing, Poetry, Acting, and Much More!

Ranchview will be exuding excellence once again by celebrating how far we have come as African-Americans. We will be covering from 1619-2019 through an array of dancing, acting, singing, poetry, and a multitude of other mediums.

The program will begin with our West-African roots and end with present-day black excellence, and movements that are currently taking place in our society. We, as the Ranchview community, will transport our audience through the time periods and our speaker will create a cohesive message about our past and how we should move forward in the future.

We hope you can join us to support these wonderful students!

When: Monday, February 11, 2019 at 7 P.M.

Where: Ranchview High School (8401 Valley Ranch Pkwy E, Irving, TX 75063)

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Spring 2019 Adult Spanish Classes

Spring 2019 Adult Spanish Classes

Spring 2019 Adult Spanish ClassesIt’s that time of year again and Spring 2019 Adult Spanish Classes are now available. Both an introductory class and an advanced class will be available starting in February. This course is for adults. Those who have taken these courses previously have included parents of Dual Language students, a teachers and principals, and members of the community.

Students in both Spanish I and Spanish II should expect homework. Spanish I students will learn fundamental vocabulary & concepts in Spanish. Everything will be applied in conversation. Students will have fun and become conversant at a basic level.

Spanish II course is a continuation of the Spanish I class taught in the Fall. If a student believes they have enough Spanish under their belt to take on Spanish II, they should contact the instructor ahead of time to confirm. Spanish II focuses on conversation using material covered in Spanish I. Students will also study the 2 past tenses in Spanish.

The Spanish I class will meet on Thursdays, Feb. 21 – May 2, with no class during Spring Break. The Spanish II class will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 20 – May. 1, with no class during Spring Break. Both classes meet 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the ESDC Building B at 1820 Pearl Street, Carrollton, TX 75006.

The cost for CFB employees is $50, with a cost of $100 for non-employees. Employees should register through Eduphoria on the Staff Portal. All others may register by calling 972-968-6513, or by e-mailing the instructor, Georgina Tezer.

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