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Every CFBISD Secondary Student Will Have a Laptop for the 2018-2019 School Year

Every CFBISD Secondary Student Will Have a Laptop for the 2018-2019 School Year**UPDATE** Over the past three years, CFB has purchased Chromebooks (grades 3-12) and iPads (grades PreK-2) to build the digital learning experience of students.  Over three years, the Board of Trustees allocated approximately $7 million from local funds and from the Instructional Materials Allotment provided by TEA to purchase devices.  The district phased in the devices to allow for incremental purchase and to create a reasonable replacement cycle.  Teachers have received training in digital learning practices over the past several years to prepare for the eventual 1:1 roll-out. For 2018-19, CFB will launch 1:1 experience for students in grades 6-12.

Every 6th-12th grade student in CFBISD will begin the year with a Chromebook to use for schoolwork and homework. At this stage of the one-to-one technology program, each student will be assigned a laptop (Chromebook) that the student will take to each class and home in the evenings. Much like a textbook, the Chromebook will be checked out to the individual student.

In CFBISD, we believe technology can transform learning in a powerful way. Technology is designed to be used for any time anyplace learning. Having consistent access to a Chromebook allows teachers and students to engage in new and exciting learning opportunities.

Secondary campus personnel will communicate with parents and students regarding topics like the checkout process and care of the Chromebook. Student and parent questions will be addressed at Meet the Teacher Nights, Open Houses, Schedule Pick-Up Events and more.

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District – Parenting the Love and Logic Way

District - Parenting the Love and Logic WayAll CFB middle and high school parents are invited to join us for a free 6-week class beginning Thursday, Sep. 6. We will have a weekly video series resulting from over 40 years of research and practice from the Love and Logic Institute. You will learn practical skills including:

  • How to avoid un-winnable power struggles and arguments
  • How to stay calm and empathetic when your kids do incredibly upsetting things
  • How to set enforceable limits
  • How to avoid enabling and begin empowering
  • How to help your kids learn from their mistakes rather than repeat them
  • How to raise kids who are family team members rather than demanding dictators
  • And much more!

Please register online at http://bitly.com/FieldLLFall18 by Wednesday, September 5, 2018.
Childcare and translation assistance are available.

Vivian Field Middle School 13551 Dennis Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 972-968-3900 haymesc@cfbisd.edu

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Perry Eagles Learn Life-Saving Skills

Perry Eagles learn life-saving skills, thanks to the Carrollton Fire Department. Members of the City of Carrollton Fire-Rescue team visited DeWitt Perry Middle School, providing demos to 200 students on skills that could one day save the life of a loved one or a stranger. Students were able to utilize CPR manikins, also known as “Resusci Anne” manikins, to learn how to do proper chest compressions to resuscitate an individual whose heart has stopped. Skills such as checking the airway, the Heimlich maneuver for choking victims, and how to perform CPR on an infant were demonstrated.

View more photos from this event in our Flickr Gallery.

Perry Eagles Learn Life-Saving Skills

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Free College in Your Child’s Future?

Thanks to Dallas County Promise, there could be FREE college in your child's future.Thanks to Dallas County Promise, there could be FREE college in your child’s future. Students attending R. L. Turner High School, Newman Smith High School, and Early College High School  (begins this year for ECHS) in the fall of 2018 will be eligible for free college tuition toward a 2 or 4 year degree, regardless of income, thanks to Dallas County Promise. This partnership between the Dallas County Community College Foundation, the Dallas County Community College District, local school districts, and businesses and industry help to make this possible. Business partners are providing donations to the Dallas County Community College Foundation to fund the program. More information is explained in the video below.

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Middle School Hoops for Heart Event Partners with American Heart Association

Middle School Hoops for Heart Event Partners with American Heart AssociationMiddle School Hoops for Heart event partners with the American Heart Association. Hoops for Heart is a fun event where students can play basketball, learn about their hearts (and how to keep them healthy), while raising money for the American Heart Association. All 6 CFB middle schools participated in the event, raising over $130K for the American Heart Association. Over 70 schools across the metroplex, with all 6 CFB schools in the top 20 in fundraising. Polk Middle School, Blalack Middle School, and Perry Middle School were the top 3 fundraising schools in the metroplex, with Perry being the top fundraiser overall. Perry raised over $14K in the event.

Individual campus results

Perry – $14,451.11
Blalack – $8,483.68
Polk – $8139.25
Field – $5229.53
Long – $5100.00
Bush – $3165.25

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Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade Students

Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade Students

Michael Finley Foundation Presents Opportunities to Select 3rd-7th Grade StudentsThe Michael Finley Foundation presents their annual G.I.F.T.4.S. for summer at Long Middle School. Forty students will be selected, so spots are limited. The event will take place July 9 – 26, 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The last day will consist of academics in the morning and a celebration in the afternoon. Free breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon snacks will be served. Students are selected based on the application criteria and parents who commit to supporting their children through the summer and throughout the school year. Please direct inquiries to Jean Moore, Executive Director of the Michael Finley Foundation, at 469-630-2854. The Michael Finley Foundation website has the applications online in English and Spanish.

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Exploration Academy / SAGE for Summer Learning

Exploration Academy / SAGE

Exploration Academy/SAGE provides enrichment to students completing kindergarten through 7th grade

Students identified as Gifted and Talented have the option to attend SAGE. SAGE provides grade-level classes specifically designed to meet the needs of GT students. Exploration Academy allows students to select two enrichment classes in their areas of interest. Exploration Academy/SAGE will be held Jun. 12 – Jun. 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Perry Middle School.

There will be a preview night for parents and students on April 18 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at:

Perry Middle School
1709 Belt Line Rd
Carrollton, TX 75006

Online Registration for these programs will be from April 18 through May 24

Would you like more information about the Preview Night? Please contact Robert Atchison

Learn more about Exploration Academy/SAGE

In addition to the EA/SAGE program, there are additional educational opportunities for CFB students this summer. We have a program for 5th graders, 8th graders, high schoolers and a Learning the Language program for students whose first language is not English. Visit our Summer School page for more information about these summer learning opportunities.

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2018 School Lunch Hero Day

2018 School Lunch Hero Day

2018 School Lunch Hero DayMay 4 is 2018 School Lunch Hero Day. In addition to preparing healthy meals, CFB school nutrition professionals adhere to strict nutrition standards, navigate student food allergies, and offer service with a smile. Our school lunch employees are true heroes. Who needs a cape when you have an apron? While School Nutrition Employee Week is May 7-11,  the sixth annual School Lunch Hero day will be May 4. It is a day to remember and thank nutrition staff. Let CFB know about your favorite Student Nutrition employee. Take a selfie shaking hands, giving a high-five, or just smiling with your favorite lunch hero, using hashtag #cfblunchhero on Facebook or Twitter.

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Parent Education – Dyslexia

Parent Education - DyslexiaCarrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is hosting its dyslexia parent education program on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Carrollton Room of the Educational Services Division Complex (Building B) located at 1820 Pearl Street, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Please plan to spend approximately one hour learning about the needs of dyslexia students and how these needs are addressed in the classroom.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

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