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

Posted/span> on January 17, 2018 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, 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

The 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.

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

Posted/span> on January 10, 2018 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, Thompson, Turner High School

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

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT BY CFBISD

Posted/span> on December 19, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, 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

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.

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

CFBISD Bus Transportation

Posted/span> on November 8, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Bea Salazar Learning Center, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, Farmers Branch, Field, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Long, Mary Grimes Center, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Perry, Polk, Rainwater, Ranchview, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Smith High School, Stark, Thompson, Turner High School

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/.

Parent Education – Fighting Stress with Mindfulness

Posted/span> on September 25, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, 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

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

Presentations are open to all CFB ISD parents.
Presented in English & Spanish
Free childcare for children 3 years and older.

Contact Information: Bridgit Basel (baselb@cfbisd.edu)

How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area

Posted/span> on August 30, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Community, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, Farmers Branch, Field, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Long, Mary Grimes Center, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Perry, Polk, Rainwater, Ranchview, Riverchase, Rosemeade, Sheffield, Smith High School, Stark, Thompson, Turner High School

How You Can Help Houston-area Evacuees in Our Area

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.

The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

Posted/span> on June 1, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, 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

The Michael Finley Foundation Presents G.I.F.T.4.S.

Mr. Michael Finley, retired basketball player from the Dallas Mavericks, will launch the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy this summer from July 10, 2017 to July 28, 2017 at Sheffield Primary 18111 Kelly Blvd. Dallas, TX 75287.

The academy begins with breakfast at 7 AM and ends at 4:30 PM.

It is an unique opportunity for your child to receive academic and personal support during the summer. Each participant completing the program upon graduation from high school will receive either a scholarship for a continuing education program of their choice or startup money towards their choice of career.

Limited spots are available.

Students who are selected will benefit from ongoing support in Reading, Math, Science, Technology, College and Career Planning. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with and benefit from working up close and personal with Mr. Michael Finley and other celebrities. Mr. Finley is extremely passionate about the mission of the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy.

The program is free to all CFBISD student participants. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided at no cost.

If you are interested, please submit your registration as soon as possible by email to jmoore@michaelfinleyfoundation.org or you can mail it to The Michael Finley Foundation P.O.BOX 560823 The Colony, TX 75056. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Moore at 469 630 2854.

Click here to learn more about the G.I.F.T.4.S. Academy

Click here to view the Brochure (English)

Click here to view the Brochure (Spanish)

Important Information Regarding the Zika Virus

Posted/span> on May 25, 2017 in Barbara Bush, Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Creekview, Davis, District News, Early College, 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

School Superintendents and School Board Members:

Thank you for your commitment to the education of the school children of Texas. We know the impact of our schools extends well beyond the walls of their campuses and into the communities they serve. As the school year draws to a close, mosquito season is just beginning. As hubs of your community, we are asking for your help in preventing the spread of Zika by providing your students and their families with additional information.

Zika is primarily spread through mosquito bites (Aedes aegypti species). As the weather warms and mosquito activity increases, we expect the threat of local mosquito transmission of Zika to resume and persist. Pregnant women are particularly at risk due to the Zika virus’ ability to cause birth defects in unborn infants. We must ensure that their families and their communities are educated on ways they can prevent the spread of Zika. The public health measures we take together will help prevent serious health impacts on the next generation of Texans.

Combatting Zika begins at the local level. When done in concert, these simple steps represent a big step toward preventing the spread of Zika:

Apply EPA-approved insect repellant when planning to be outdoors.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and wear long pants when outdoors for prolonged periods.
Utilize screens or close windows and doors.
Regularly remove any standing water in and around your home or school that could provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Cover trash cans or containers that may collect water.
Visit your doctor if you suspect you’ve been exposed to Zika or exhibit any of the symptoms of Zika, which may include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.

For your convenience, we have enclosed flyers (below) that identify the steps outlined above. Disseminating these flyers to your school children as the school year draws to an end provides an easy method for educating your community and ensuring that, together, we can prevent the spread of Zika.

DSHS’ website dedicated to Zika (www.TexasZika.org) has a variety of other free information and materials —in English and Spanish – available for download and order. DSHS has created a Zika communications toolkit for organizations interested in sharing important information with their stakeholders, including employees, school-aged children and their families, and it features newsletter copy, social media content, and more. The website also includes website banners and other shareable graphics; we ask you to please post and share these images on your ISD and school websites and social media platforms.

We encourage all schools and communities to take action now to address the threat of the Zika virus in Texas this summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us or your local health department as we work together to limit locally-transmitted cases of Zika in Texas and help you prepare school campuses for the summer months. Please feel free to send any questions to TexasZika@dshs.texas.gov. Thank you for your assistance in this important public health matter.

Sincerely,
Greg Abbott (Governor), John Hellerstedt (M.D. Commissioner, DSHS), Mike Morath (Commissioner, TEA)

Click here to view the original letter/Zika Virus Protection & Prevention Flyers

Destination Discovery – A Summer STEM Camp

Posted/span> on May 18, 2017 in Blair, Blalack, Blanton, Carrollton, Central, Country Place, Davis, District News, Field, Freeman, Furneaux, Good, Kent, La Villita, Landry, Las Colinas, Long, McCoy, McKamy, McLaughlin, McWhorter, Perry, Polk, Rainwater, Riverchase, Sheffield, Stark, Thompson

Registration opens March 20th for incoming 6th,7th, & 8th graders

Camp will be held at Barbara Bush Middle School June 13th-15th, 2017

Click here for more information and to register

Thompson Elementary Students Travel to Austin with Education in Action

Posted/span> on April 24, 2017 in District News, Thompson

Thompson Elementary fourth graders travel to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip

Fourth graders from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s Thompson Elementary traveled to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip April 21, 2017 to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

During the charter bus ride to their first destination, the students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. At their first stop, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, students learned the history of the Texas Rangers and explored exhibits about Texas’s earliest inhabitants and its many unique geographical regions. They then traveled to Austin to see the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Jane Nelson, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Ron Simmons, State Representative, District 65, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. At the Bullock Texas State History Museum students traveled in time through the Texas Revolution and learned about the events that created our Lone Star identity. The students’ visit to the museum concluded at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they saw and experienced the history of our great state including a gusher exploding from an East Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of Saturn V as seen from Mission Control at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.

“Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director. “Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Discover Texas Field Trip staff members handle all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, reservations, and TEKS-based program curriculum, so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom.

Discover Texas Field Trips are presented by Education in Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to fostering educated and involved young people. In addition to one-day Discover Texas Field Trips to Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4^th-8^th graders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership. For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org.

Click here to see what else is going on at Thompson Elementary

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