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Perry Middle School – Electives Preview (For Future Perry Eagles!)

Are you a current 5th Grade student and a future Perry Eagle?

If so, you and your parents are invited to visit the Perry Campus on Tuesday, January 30th at 7:00 p.m. 

This evening will be your chance to meet the principals, tour the campus, and gain a first look at middle school life. There will also be a special program featuring the fine arts and elective courses, allowing students to sample the many ways they can be involved at Perry.

We hope you are able to attend!
*Please enter Perry through the West Entrance off of Warner St.
** Parking is available on the west side of the football field and in the Belt Line Parking Lot.

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CFBISD’s 3rd Annual African-American Read-In

CFBISD's 3rd Annual African American Read-InThe directors of English language arts and reading, invite you, your students, and staffs to join us for CFB’s third annual African American Read-In, which will be held at Barbara Bush Middle School on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m.  Please bring one of your favorite selections written by an African American author to read or perform at this event.

We are joining the National Council of Teachers of English, its Black Caucus, and others by hosting this literary event during Black History Month.  It will be our pleasure to add your name to this list of readers for the National African American Read-In, the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature.

If you need suggestions about popular reading selections, please visit the NCTE website or Click HERE.  Just scroll down to the events, and click on the African American Read-In, where you can find a wealth of information about this event, its history, and its national appeal.

We hope that you will be able to join us; we look forward to seeing you at the event.

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Parent Education – Social Media & Internet Safety (NOT for Students)

Parent Education, Social Media & Internet Safety

Social Media & Internet Safety

When:
January 31, 2018
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where:
ESDC Building B – Texas Room
1820 Pearl St. Carrollton 75006

This presentation is NOT for students

Free childcare for children 3 years and older

Presented in English & Spanish

Contact Information: Bridgit Basel baselb@cfbisd.edu

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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY CFBISD

Major Announcement by CFBISD

Dr. Bobby Burns, Superintendent of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, will be on hand on Monday, January 22 at Standridge Stadium to make a major announcement.

Major Announcement in CFBISD, letters in front of view of Earth from Space

CFBISD would like to invite you to watch this event LIVE on our Facebook Channel at www.facebook.com/cfbisd

You are not going to want to miss it.

This announcement will change the future of CFBISD and have a major, positive impact on our students.

Click Here to View Facebook Live Invite

  • What: Major Announcement by CFBISD
  • When: Monday, January 22 at 10 AM
  • Where: View it on the CFBISD Facebook Channel
  • Who: Dr. Bobby Burns and CFBISD Students and Staff

Visit Our CFB REVEAL SITE for the Official Countdown

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Middle School 2017 UIL One Act Play Competition

Middle School Students Compete in 2017 UIL One Act Play Competition

On Dec. 1, all CFB middle schools participated in the 2017 UIL One Act Play competition. The topics of the plays included such subjects as Peter Pan, The Holocaust, and the downside of conformity. First place play went to Perry Middle School for The Frogs, second place play went to Barbara Bush Middle School for This is a Test, while third place play went to Polk Middle School for I Never Saw Another Butterfly.  The competition was conducted by the R. L. Turner Theater Department.

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Middle School Students Compete in 2017 UIL One Act Play Competition

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2017 Unsung Heroes Teacher Appreciation

CFBISD Educational Foundation Presents 2017 Unsung Heroes Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

The CFBISD Educational Foundation held its 2017 Unsung Heroes Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at Brookhaven Country Club. The annual event honors a nominee from across CFB campuses. Principals nominate the outstanding unsung hero from their campus, with the winner being further honored with gifts supplied by the event’s sponsors. Diamond Sponsors of the event, LBJ Express, presented a check to the CFBISD Educational Foundation for $40,000 at the event. The foundation provides scholarships to students and grants to teachers to aid in the classroom.

The keynote speaker for the event was Perry Middle School student, Arnav Koppala. Koppala recently published his second book, Breaking Boundaries. All nominees received a gift bag which included a copy of his book. Koppala is also an actor and avid golfer.

The winner of the Unsung Hero Award was Creekview High School teacher, Jonathan Ray. Ray is the director of the Law & Criminal Justice Academy at Creekview. He has been a Mustang for 11 years. Ray, an vigorous fundraiser for the LCJ Academy, for  was awarded a $500 grant for LCJ at the event.

Sponsors for the event

Title Sponsor
EMA Engineering & Consulting

Diamond Sponsor
LBJ Express LBJTEXPRESS

Platinum Sponsor
Perdue Brandon, Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP

Gold Sponsors
Citi
DART
Logan Bellamy
Brookhaven College
Northlake College

Silver Sponsors
ATMOS Energy
Baylor Scott & White
Frost
Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford

Bronze Sponsors
ARKMO Industries, Inc.
Corgan
El Rincon
Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
Craig & Mary Lovell – CLL Video & Photography
Mutual of Omaha Bank
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Steve Nguyen, O.D.
Andy C. Olivo, Attorney at Law
ONCOR
Parker University
Roy D. Rabenaldt, CPA
Mark W. Sutherland, Attorney at Law
Valwood Improvement Authority

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CFBISD Educational Foundation Presents 2017 Unsung Heroes Teacher Appreciation Breakfast

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CFBISD Bus Transportation

For the 2018-2019 school year, CFBISD will provide its own transportation services. The District will no longer use Dallas County Schools for transportation. CFBISD is in the process of hiring drivers and monitors as well as establishing routes for the school year.

Find out more information about routes and eligibility at https://go.cfbisd.edu/departments/administrative-support-services/facility-support-services/transportation/. 

CFBISD Bus Transportation

 

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CFB Academy Information & Dates

CFB Academy Information & Dates

Academy Facilitator High School Campus
International Business Academy (IBA) Kathy Holdge Newman Smith
Law & Criminal Justice Jonathan Ray Creekview
METSA Kathryn Bourne R.L. Turner
AMAT Jessica Latvatalo R.L. Turner
BioMed Erin Middleton R.L. Turner
International Baccalaureate (IB) Lesley Yager Ranchview
Early College High School (ECHS) Timothy Isaly (Principal) Early College

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, November 1, 2017
    Academies will present at Perry to all 8th grade students
  • Friday, December 8, 2017
    Academy applications are due to counselors
  • Tuesday, January 30, 2018
    Academy acceptance letters will be delivered to students via Perry counselors
  • Friday, February 2, 2018
    Academy commitments due to Perry counselors

Open House Dates:

Academy Date Time
Early College High School (ECHS) November 4, 2017 10:00-11:30
METSA November 7, 2017 6:30-7:30
AMAT November 7, 2017 6:30-7:30
BioMed November 7, 2017 6:30-7:30
International Baccalaureate (IB) November 9, 2017 6:30-7:30
International Business Academy (IBA) November 11, 2017 10:00-11:30
Law & Criminal Justice November 13, 2017 6:30-7:30

Student Tours:
All student tours will be held before school.  Students are responsible for getting themselves to the appropriate campus for the start of the tour at 7:45am.  A bus will be provided to bring the students back to Perry at 8:45am.  Students need to fill out a bus permission form to ride the bus back to Perry.

Academy Date
Early College High School (ECHS) November 4, 2017
International Baccalaureate (IB) November 9, 2017
International Business Academy (IBA) November 10, 2017
Law & Criminal Justice November 14, 2017
AMAT November 16, 2017
BioMed November 16, 2017
METSA November 16, 2017

*Dates & Times subject to change

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CFBISD PTA to Host a Night to Discover High School Options

CFBISD PTA to Host a Night to Discover High School Options

CFBISD PTA to Host a Night to Discover High School Options. Two students in the Bio Med Academy practice administering vaccines in their classroom. They are dressed in blue doctor scubs

Make an Educated Transition to High School in CFBISD

Join us on Thursday, October 26 as high school principals and teachers discuss high school opportunities that CFBISD has to offer.

  • Where: CFBISD Administration Building – 1445 North Perry Road in Carrollton
  • When: Thursday, October 26, 2017
  • Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Doors Open at 6 PM)

Discover classes and programs that will transform your child’s education. Learn about how the district transitions our students to high school. Also, learn about awesome high school experiences available for your child. You will also connect face to face with expert administrators and teachers.

Click Here to Visit Our Opportunities Page to See Some of Our Awesome Programs

Be pro-active learning about the transition to high school, by knowing more about its activities and your child’s interests at this great event hosted by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Association for the Gifted & Talented and the CFB Council PTA.

The program is free & open to the public. The program is suitable for families who want to learn more about CFB high school programs, especially middle school & upper elementary families. Child care is not available.

The District Will Broadcast the Event Live on our Facebook Page

Spanish Translation will be Available 

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