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CFBISD Parent Education: Anxiety & Depression in Youth: When to Worry & When to Relax
Presentation in English only
Presentations are open to ALL CFBISD Parents
Free childcare for children 3 years and older
Spanish presentation will be on September 24 (same location & time)
Thursday, September 26, 2019
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ESDC Building B
1820 Pearl St, Carrollton, TX 75006
Contact Information:
Bridgit Basel
baselb@cfbisd.edu
Danielle Johnson is CFBISD’s first Google for Education Certified Innovator
Danielle Johnson from Barbara Bush Middle School is about to embark on a year-long journey of innovation and inspiration as CFBISD’s first Google for Education Innovator (#googleEI). The journey starts with a face-to-face Innovation Academy in Singapore. This three day Academy is just one part of a whole year of programming designed to support their Innovation Project.
The Academy is designed as a workshop to inspire and build capacity for Innovators while giving them the opportunity to deep dive into their projects. All projects should drive change in education, impact educators and students, and be documented for other educators to follow.
The Innovator projects revolve around a “How might we” problem statement. Danielle’s HMW statement is “How might we use esports in middle school to promote empathy, equity, and global-mindedness?”
The Singapore 2019 cohort comprises 36 educators from around the world, and Danielle is one of four from the United States. Danielle is most excited about learning from educators from around the world. She leaves September 7 and will return September 17. She will be documenting the journey on Twitter and Instagram at @iheartmsjohnson.
Google for Education Certified Innovators are selected by a panel of current Google for Education Certified Innovators. The panel looks for multiple critical components from hundreds of qualified applications.
The components include:
- Demonstrated experience leading professional development
- Ability to impact a large number of educators
- Demonstrated innovative use of tech in school settings
- A desire to collaborate with like-minded educators
- A passion for teaching and learning
- The ability to overcome obstacles and solve problems; “Do-ers”
- A personal spark and a passion for innovation
In addition, participants are selected from a wide geographical area, from different schools/districts, and different roles/specialties.
High School Graduation Update
The High School Graduation times have changed for 2019-2020 school year.
Graduations will take place on May 30, 2020 at the following times:
8:00 AM – Ranchview High School
11:00 AM – Newman Smith
3:00 PM – Creekview
7:00 PM – Turner
Creekview Mock Trial Attends Inaugural Victory in Vegas Invitational
The Creekview Mock Trial team just returned from the Inaugural Victory in Vegas Invitational Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. A select few top teams from around the country were invited to attend and Creekview was the only team from Texas honored with an invitation.
This year’s case dealt with the murder of an undercover police officer who had been investigating a college study drug ring. Over the course of two days of scrimmages and two days of rounds, students argued for and portrayed witnesses on both sides of the case.
Creekview was represented by attorneys Allen Mason, R’Mani Ervin, Liza Frolova, Kassandra Busby, and Natali Arredondo and witnesses Harris Pierce, Yusraa Tariq, Isabella Barkat, and R’Mani Ervin. Harris Pierce brought home a Top Witness Award for his portrayal of two separate eye witnesses (one for the Prosecution side and one for the Defense). The team was coached by Brian Sheguit and Creekview alumnus Sydney Franklin.
While in Vegas, the team was also able to hear a keynote address by former mob attorney and former Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman, attend a Blue Man Group performance, and visit the Hoover Dam.
Meet the Principal of Field Middle School
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is proud to announce the appointment of Chad Hunter as the new principal of Field Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year. Hunter has been in education for 13 years. He has worked as an instructor of English at both Newman Smith High School & Ranchview High School. He has also worked as an administrator at Creekview as a 9th Grade Assistant Principal, and Associate Principal at Ranchview High School.
“As leader I plan to communicate effectively, lean on a strong team for collaboration, and most importantly always put students best interest above all else!”
The motto at Vivian Field is Vikings “Row the Boat!” Each day they put their oars in the water and row toward student growth and success. They never look back and trust if they keep rowing together they will reach their destination. Every minute of each day with Field scholars is about “Keep Rowing!”
Meet the Principal of Blalack Middle School
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Keith Davis as the new principal of Blalack Middle School for the 2019-2020 school year. Davis comes from Ranchview High School where he was an assistant principal. He has also served as a principal in Illinois before coming to Texas.
Davis started his career at Bloomington High School as a history teacher and football coach. He also served as Principal of Heather Hill Elementary School in Flossmoor IL, Assistant Principal at Confluence Academy in St. Louis MO, Dean of Students, History Teacher/Department Chair, and Head Football Coach at Urban Prep Academy for Young Men in Chicago IL. In 2018, Davis became the Assistant Principal at Ranchview High School where he served until his new appointment.
Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from Eureka College, master’s Degree from DePaul University, and my doctoral Degree from Saint Louis University.
He is passionate about assisting students in academic and socio-emotional growth and looks forward to working with the great students, families, staff, and community of Blalack Middle School to ensure the success of students and helping them achieve their maximum potential.
Meet the Principal of Blanton Elementary
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Tricia Badillo as the new principal of Blanton Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year. Davis comes from Coppell ISD.
Badillo has been in education for the past 25 years. After graduating with her Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies and Early Childhood Education from Abilene Christian University, Badillo taught in Abilene, Texas for eight years followed by two years with CFBISD at Riverchase Elementary and nine years with Coppell ISD at Mockingbird Elementary.
Badillo earned her Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at Arlington and served as an Assistant Principal with Coppell ISD at Denton Creek Elementary for four years and Lakeside Elementary for two years. She completed her Doctorate in Education with Abilene Christian University with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and Growth Mindset.
“As a teacher, I reminded my students every day that even when something is difficult, they can be successful if they get help and give effort, and no matter what, they knew they were loved.”
Badillo understands the important role parents and a family play in the lives of our students, and welcomes the opportunity to work together.
Meet the Principal of Newman Smith High School
Dr. Stephanie Martin Jimenez has been named the next principal at Newman Smith High School. Stephanie began her career in education at Newman Smith High School twenty-some years ago and was a colleague to many at Smith in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. She has been an Assistant and Associate Principal at R.L. Turner and for the last several years she’s been the Principal at Vivian Field Middle School. Last December, she graduated from SMU with her Ed.D. in Education Policy and Leadership. Dr. Jimenez wants all Trojans to know the school will be in the hands of someone who loves the school and understands its legacy of Honor, Integrity, Truth, Loyalty, and Achievement.
First Day of School is August 19 – Get Ready!
Not only is the first day of school just a few weeks away, so are some awesome events to get you ready. Every campus in CFBISD has opportunities to register in person by appointment for those who are not able to attend scheduled registration dates. Check our list of Back to School Events & Important Dates for events specific to your child’s campus. We want your students’ first day of school to be awesome – and that awesomeness starts with being prepared.
Online Enrollment
Online enrollment is open NOW at www.enrollcfb.com. Students will also need to register with their campus with their required documents.
Elementary Registration
All elementary students can register in person on Aug. 6, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM at the student’s campus. Parents will need to bring the following documents to registration:
- Immunization Records
- Birth certificate
- School records
- Utility bill
- Copy of lease/mortgage
- Parent/guardian ID
School Hours
All School Start And End Times
Half Day Pre-K Morning Class — 7:40 AM – 10:40 AM
Half-Day Pre-K Afternoon Class — 11:55 AM – 2:55 PM
Elementary (including Full-Day Pre-K) — 7:40 AM to 2:55 PM
Middle School — 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM
High School — 8:20 AM to 3:35 PM
School Supplies
High School students will get supply lists specific to their classes from their teachers. Parents of Elementary and Middle School students can visit our School Supplies page for supply lists by grade.
Finding the Right Campus
New to CFBISD? Check out our online school attendance map to make sure you will be going to the right campus on the first day of school. Be sure to check our list of upcoming back to school events so you can already know the way to your child’s school and have a chance to meet their teachers.
Wear the Right Stuff – Dress Code & Standardized Dress
CFBISD has a district-wide Dress Code that is part of the Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, some campuses have mandatory standardized dress (some refer to this as “school uniforms”).
Transportation
Per school board policy, bus transportation is available for students that live more than 2 miles from their campus. The Transportation department plans out routes in cooperation with local municipalities to avoid construction zones. Bus routes begin to become available in early August. Routes can change frequently during the first few weeks of school as they are adjusted to meet rider needs that change each year. Check our transportation page for updates to bus routes for your student’s campus as they become available.
Immunization Clinic
The DFW Care Van Community Outreach Program will be providing FREE immunizations for children 2 months – 18 years of age that do not have insurance coverate on the following dates:
- Aug. 13, 5 – 7 PM, at Field Middle School
- Aug. 14, 4 – 7 PM, at Educational Services Center at 1820 Pearl Street
- Aug. 14, 5:30 – 7 PM at Blalack Middle School
- Aug. 17, 9:30 – 11:30 AM at Bush Middle School
For families with insurance coverage, the following plans will be accepted (please bring a copy of insurance card and driver license):
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Health Care
- Cigna
- Humana & Aetna PPO Plans
- Medicaid
The state of Texas requires all students to have specific immunizations before they can begin school.
Meet the Teacher Nights, Parent Nights, Special Nights for Students, & Schedule Pick-ups
Campuses host events leading up to the first day of school. Be sure to check our Back to School Events & Important Dates calendar NOW for upcoming events for your child’s campus.
Community Pep-Rally and Carnival
Our second annual Community Pep-Rally will be held on Aug. 15, 7:30 – 8:30 PM. This year, we’ve added a carnival, which will be held 6 – 7:30 PM. Attendance is FREE. There will be games, prizes, food, drink and cool SWAG. This is a great way to get excited about the start of the school year. See great performances by our high school bands and more. Last year’s event was a packed house and this year will be even better.
First Day Photos!
We want to see those smiling faces of your Pre-K through 12th grade students as you document another memory of your child’s journey through school! Just a little Googling and you can get some great ideas for those photos. We’d love for you to share your children’s best First Day photos with us on our Facebook page, on Instagram (@cfbisd), or Twitter (@cfbisd) with the hashtag #cfbfirstday. Power tip: holding your phone sideways (horizontally) usually results in much better photos than shooting vertically and (hint-hint), are more likely to make it to CFB stardom on our homepage (wink-wink!). 🙂