On Feb. 1, the Creekview Choir Booster Club will be sponsoring the 2019 Variety Show: For the Love of Singing. The show will begin at 7 PM in the Creekview High School Auditorium. Cash and PayPal donations will be accepted throughout the concert. Proceeds will be used toward scholarships and new garment bags for the choir. There is no cost to attend.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – Transcendent Leadership
By Dr. John E. Chapman III
Passive resistance. Two words that have changed history. Merriam-Webster defines passive resistance as resistance especially to a government or an occupying power characterized mainly by noncooperation. The goal of passive resistance is to achieve social change through nonviolent means. Some famous nonviolent resistance advocates include Mahatma Gandhi, Henry David Thoreau, Leo Tolstoy, Nelson Mandela and one of the most influential in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Continue Reading →
RLT Theatre Performs “Guys and Dolls”
“Guys and Dolls” is set in 1930’s America
Members of the R. L. Turner High School Theatre will be performing the musical Guys and Dolls January 24-26 in the auditorium. The performance includes a live orchestra. Considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, Guys and Dolls ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950. Set in New York City, the musical takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.
Performances Jan. 24-26
The musical will be at the R. L. Turner Auditorium at 1600 S. Josey Ln., Carrollton, TX 75006. Seats range from $8-10 and can be purchased online. Children 3 and under are Free.
Las Colinas Students Discover Texas
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 3rd, 4th, or 5th 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 4th-8thgraders. 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.
Middle Schoolers Compete in STEM Challenge
CFB middle schoolers competed in a Makerspace Team Challenge. The event, a first for the district, was sponsored by a generous donation by LBJ Express. Teams from all 6 CFB middle schools competed in a 30 minute challenge in which they were given a very complex problem to solve. Skills such as math, individual learning, group learning, and leadership were in play as students sought solutions.
A Peek Into Imagine Fine Arts Academy
Peek 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.
CFB Cheer Teams Head to Championships
CFB 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.
CFB’s Fine Art Students Make it to All-State
The 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
District Winners of Elks Hoop Shoot Advance
Each 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
R.L. Turner Alumni & Fan Softball Tournament
Who: 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