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CFBISD Hosts 2019 Special Olympics

CFBISD Hosts 2019 Special OlympicsCFBISD continued its annual tradition in hosting the 2019 Special Olympics track and field events at Standridge Stadium. The CFBISD All Stars, as well as athletes from 6 other surrounding school districts participated in athletic competitions in various track and field events. Student athletes participated in javelin throws, long jumps, power chair races, and several other events. Volunteers from CFB campuses helped to guide athletes to their events and to cheer them on. This is the 20th year for the All Stars to compete in the Special Olympics. The ceremonies were opened with a procession lead by R. L. Turner High School’s NJROTC honor guard and the Carrollton Police Department. The Special Olympics athlete’s oath was lead by Blalack Middle School athlete, Zieyanna Alva.

Opening Ceremonies

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Young Sung welcomed the crowd on behalf of the City of Carrollton. Mayor Robert Dye welcomed participants on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch. Additionally, John Hayes, from the office of U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant, shared some words at the opening of the games. Also opening the event was 2018 Miss Texas, Madison Fuller, as well as Superintendent Dr. John E. Chapman, III.

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Breaking Ground at McLaughlin Strickland

On Apr. 1, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary. McLaughlin Strickland is undergoing construction improvements paid for with TIF funds. CFBISD is a part of two tax increment finance (TIF) zones in Farmers Branch and one in Irving. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool that uses the projected rise in property tax value within the TIF Zone to finance specific infrastructure and/or development improvements. McLaughlin Strickland will be receiving a new marquee, landscaping improvements, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and new collaboration rooms. The update will include safety and security improvements and updates to the phone and sprinkler system.

School board members and the Superintendent were present at the ceremony, as well as principal DeDe Lacy, Interim President of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Kim McCutchan, Farmers Branch City Council member Terry Lynne, Farmers Branch Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood, and Farmers Branch Mayor Robert Dye.

A new instructional wing will be added that will include 8 classrooms. Minor renovations to expand the library and add office space will also be completed. Approximately 21,000 square feet will be added to the campus when renovations are complete.

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Breaking Ground at McLaughlin Strickland

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Groundbreaking at Landry Elementary

On Mar. 28, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony at Landry Elementary. Landry is undergoing construction improvements paid for with Irving TIF funds. CFBISD is a part of two tax increment finance (TIF) zones in Farmers Branch and one in Irving. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool that uses the projected rise in property tax value within the TIF Zone to finance specific infrastructure and/or development improvements. Landry will be receiving a new marquee, landscaping improvements, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and new collaboration rooms. The update will include safety and security improvements and updates to the phone system.

School board members and the Superintendent were present at the ceremony, as well as principal Stephanie Lopez, City of Irving City Manager Chris Hillman, Joe Lopez from the Irving Chamber of Commerce, and Irving City Council Member Al Zapanta.

Phase One

In phase one of this project, 17,000 square feet will be added to the campus, including a new gymnasium, office, and restrooms. Additionally, there will be a new instructional wing with six new classrooms.

Phase Two

During the second phase of improvements, there will be extensive renovations to existing campus to include new classroom configurations, collaboration space, and restrooms. There will be approximately 70,000 square feet of improvements at completion of the project. The estimated completion date for both phases of updates is Aug. 2020.

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Landry Groundbreaking

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CFBISD Council PTA Scholarship for Seniors

CFBISD Council PTA Scholarship for Seniors

The CFBISD Council PTA Senior Scholarship encourages CFBISD students who wish to further their education to submit an application. Students must be members of a CFBISD PTA/PTSA, and have exhibited community service and leadership during their high school years, while maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or above.

Applications will be evaluated on participation in clubs/organizations/extracurricular activities, volunteer/community service experience, internships/jobs held, awards/recognition received, and an
essay on PTA/PTSA.

CFB ISD Council PTA awards one $500 scholarship to a student in each of the 5 high schools in our district:

  • Creekview High School
  • Early College High School
  • Newman Smith High School
  • Ranchview High School
  • R.L.Turner High School

Recipients will be notified at their Senior Awards Ceremony.

Deadline to apply is May 3, 2019 by midnight.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Apply online HERE

If any portion of the application is left blank, the application will not be considered. Fill blank spaces provided for your answers – attached resumes will not be considered.

Recipient Responsibility: The recipient of the scholarship accepts responsibility for submitting documentation verifying enrollment in an institution of higher learning.

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Four CFB Soccer Teams Advance to State Playoffs

CFB Soccer Teams Move Onto Next Round of PlayoffsCongratulations to all of our boys and girls soccer teams as they competed hard last Thursday & Friday to make CFB Proud!

The Ranchview Boys played tough. However, they came up short against Celina and ended their post season playoffs as Bi-District Finalist. Creekview Boys put up a gallant fight as they took Adamson through regulation time and overtime with a 0-0 score but lost in penalty kicks, which produced 10 shooters from each team until the game was decided in the favor of an Adamson power penalty kick. The Mustangs ended their season as Bi-District Finalist. We are still very proud of our Mustangs!

With four of our High Schools still in the playoffs – Creekview girls dominated Dallas Samuell by a score of 9-1 and moves onto the next round of playoffs – Way to Go Lady Stangs! The Ranchview Lady Wolves took care of Anna HS by a score of 3 – 0 as they too move onto the Area Round of the State Playoffs. The Lady Lions from Turner did not disappoint as they took care of Spruce right away with a score of 5-1 propelling these ladies to the next round of playoffs. The nail biter game of the night goes to the Turner Lions as they took on Kimball last Friday night which at the end of regulation time, they were tied which sent them into OT. With one minute left in OT, the Lions scored sending them onto the next round of playoffs!

Congratulations to Head Coach Shannon Moroney and her team of Mustangs, Head Coach Jason Riffe and his team of Lions, Head Coach Jonathan Hall and his team of Wolves, and Head Coach Juan Gomez and his team of Lions on all becoming Bi-District Champions last Friday, and now heading into the Area Round Tuesday night.

Playoff Information

Tuesday, April 2

Turner Boys vs. Wylie East
Location: Standridge Stadium, 1330 W. Valwood Parkway, Carrollton
Time: 6 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Both sides of Standridge Stadium will be open for this playoff game. Wylie East will enter and sit on the east/visitor side and Turner will enter and sit on the west/home side. Wylie East will be declared “Home” as they will be wearing dark jerseys. Turner will be declared “Visitors” as they will be wearing white jerseys.

Ranchview Girls vs. Life Waxahachie

Location: Life Oak Cliff Prep located at 4400 S. R L Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Time: 6 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 10-4A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Turner Girls (V) vs. Frisco Independence (H)

Location: Frisco Independence High School located at 10555 Independence Pkwy, Frisco.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

Creekview Girls (H) vs. McKinney North (V)

Location: Wildcat Ram Stadium located at 9449 Church Rd. Dallas. (Lake Highlands High School)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 (Adult) & $3 (Students)
Passes Accepted: 11-5A Adm. Pass, THSCA, TGCA, TASCO

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