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CFBISD’s Kindergarten Program is Like No Other

Posted/span> on March 3, 2017 in Blair, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Davis, District News, Farmers Branch, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Rainwater, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

Kindergarten in CFBISD

At this very moment, in kindergarten classrooms across our district, teachers are investing in the lives of students and engaging them in new ways. Kindergarten in CFBISD is awesome!

Our kindergarten program is like no other. Innovative classrooms with passionate, caring teachers, prepare your child for their unique path to a successful academic career.

Kindergarten has dramatically changed over the past 20 years, and our district is committed to helping your child learn more, and achieve more.

We, in partnership with each and every parent, help mold students into leaders that will shape our future – a bright future for sure.

Learn More About Kindergarten

We are committed to high achievement for each and every student.

Learn more at www.cfbkinder.com

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CFBISD Celebrates National Counselors Week

Posted/span> on February 7, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Farmers Branch, Field, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Long, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Perry, Polk, Rainwater, Ranchview, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Smith High School, Stark, Thompson, Turner High School

CFBISD sits down with Creekview High School Counselor Stacy Lovett as she discusses how school counselors make an impact on the lives of students. Counselors play a vital role in the success of all students. Thank you for all you do.

Students Compete in Spanish Spelling Bee

Posted/span> on January 31, 2017 in Blanton, District News, Field, Good, Perry, Sheffield, Thompson

On Jan. 24, CFB held the 3rd Annual Spanish Spelling Bee. The top 4 elementary district winners qualified to attend the upcoming first-ever Elementary Spanish Regional Bee.

Did you know that CFB has a Two-Way Dual Language program in which native English speakers and native Spanish speakers learn to be fluent in both languages? Click here to learn more about CFB’s Two-Way Dual Language program.

Youth Art Month

Posted/span> on January 23, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Field, Fine Arts, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Long, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Perry, Polk, Rainwater, Ranchview, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Smith High School, Stark, Thompson, Turner High School

The Fine Arts Dept. would like to invite you to the Annual Youth Art Month Art Show and reception hosted by Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Carrollton.

Art from around the district, represented by students Kindergarten through 12th grade will be on display, with a reception in the hospital lobby.

Please see the invitation above regarding location and time. Mark your calendars now for a great show and again, thank you for supporting the Fine Arts in our school district.

Important Tips for Helping Your Child with Guided Reading

Posted/span> on January 11, 2017 in Blair, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Davis, District News, Farmers Branch, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Rainwater, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

KINDERGARTEN PARENTS OFTEN ASK…

“WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY CHILD IN READING?”

First, READ, READ, READ to your kindergarten child and HAVE CONVERSATIONS with your child often!

Read everything.

Read signs as you walk or drive home. Read labels in the grocery store. Read books, even if it’s the same book over and over again. Talk about things that you read and about things you see in the world. Ask your child questions and let them ask you questions. Reading is one of the most important skills to master in early childhood education.

Throughout their year in kindergarten, children often bring home-guided reading books or leveled texts to practice at home. In this article, you’ll discover strategies how parents can work on when using early reading texts or guided reading books with their kindergarten child.

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CFBISD Elementary Honor Choir Performs Winter Concert at the Shops at Willow Bend

Posted/span> on December 5, 2016 in Carrollton, District News, Fine Arts, La Villita, Landry, McLaughlin, Rainwater, Sheffield

This past Saturday, December 3, the CFBISD Elementary District Honor Choir, a high level auditioned choir made up of 80 incredible singers from elementary schools throughout the district, performed a winter concert for parents, friends, and shoppers at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano.

Their themed performance of songs featuring messages of peace, unity, and hope drew a large crowd and was met with a standing ovation!

Click here to see more winter performances happening in CFBISD!

Sheffield Parent Wows the School with His 2016 Gold Medal from Rio

Posted/span> on September 28, 2016 in District News, Sheffield

Kyle Clemons, a Sheffield parent, spoke to students about his experiences in Track and Field. Clemons won the gold medal in the 400×4 Meter Relay.

Illustrator AG Ford Visits Sheffield

Posted/span> on August 10, 2016 in Sheffield

Award-winning, bestselling illustrator AG Ford visited both Sheffield campuses to share with students how he became a professional illustrator. He showed students how he create pictures and how being bad at basketball, but good at drawing (with lots of practice) led him to his career.