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
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.
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
Visit Our CFB REVEAL SITE for the Official Countdown
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.
Click here to see more photos from this event.
While preparing to compete in the Aggie STEM event in March, Polk students prepare STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) projects based on their experiences in classes. Polk Middle School will send two teams to the competition. The teams are made up of students who have expressed motivation and goals related to STEM. The students have been experiencing STEM through their classes in Engineering, Tech Apps, Science, and Math at Polk.
While preparing for the competition, students have completed projects in Tech Apps. Through completion of these projects, students are being introduced to the fundamentals of computer science through coding. Students research various apps to develop their own for other teens to use. Their final computer science project before they return from Winter Break will be to participate in a nationwide event called the Hour of Code.
Students look forward to discovering and building in the MakerSpace club at Polk. Some students are currently building projects with K’nex kits. Additionally, students were also working on and elaborate puzzle project a project. Teacher Cali Issac stated, “Our puzzle cube project was a month-long project. The project is based on helping a local office furniture company figure out how to turn wasted material into profitable products. Students used the design process; and the techniques learned during our drawing unit. Each student designed and built a puzzle cube comprised of only 5 pieces, made from 27 small cubes. At the conclusion of the project, students submitted a final portfolio; which included their puzzle cube, drawings, and a summary.”
Because of the experience in these classes, students are expressing high interest in the projects and thinking about careers in STEM. They are allowed to work across multiple subjects requiring critical thinking, problem solving, and practice around literacy.
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/.
On October 31st, the Polk Middle School 8th grade football A-team completed an undefeated district championship. Even more impressive, the core freshmen group at Newman Smith went 15-1 in 7th and 8th grade, and this 8th grade group went 16-0 in 7th and 8th grade, setting an overall record of 31-1.
Congratulations Polk Panthers!
Join us on Thursday, October 26 as high school principals and teachers discuss high school opportunities that CFBISD has to offer.
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
Presenter: Neeti Prasad
Davis Elementary Counselor
For: Elementary, Middle and High School parents
Two Presentations, Choose ONE:
Thursday, October 12 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Blalack Middle School – 1706 E. Peters Colony Rd. Carrollton, 75007
Tuesday, October 17 – 6:30-7:30 PM
Field Middle School – 13551 Dennis Ln. Farmers Branch 75234
Contact Information: Bridgit Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)
As we in the CFB community have watched the events unfold to our south, our hearts have broken as we wonder how we can help Houston-area flood victims. Because of the rising water, many of our neighbors from the south have headed to our area for shelter and for school. For those interested in making an immediate impact on the lives of our new neighbors, Metrocrest Services is taking donations for this effort. Metrocrest Services is a local charitable organization that supports individuals and families in the CFB community. The organization provides food, clothing, classes, and more for the people they serve. Due to the surge of Hurricane Harvey refugees, food and hygiene items are currently their biggest needs.
If you’d like to help but are unable to donate at this time, another way you can help is to volunteer for Metrocrest Services.
Please visit the Metrocrest Services website for more information on the specific needs for our new students, families, and neighbors from Houston and surrounding areas.
Principal Kelly O’Sullivan greeted students on the first day of school at Polk Middle School. Students were welcomed back and prepared for another year of learning and making new friendships.