On Jan. 30, McCoy Elementary 5th grade student, Jacquilyn Ly, performed the Lion Dance on Fox 4 in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Ly has been training with Lee’s White Leopard Kung Fu School since she was 7-years-old. Preparations for the Chinese New Year begin on Jan. 28 and last until New Years Eve. The Chinese New Year officially begins on Feb. 5, 2019. Team White Leopard will also be performing for the Crow Museum at North Park on Feb. 9. Festivities and performances are scheduled 11 AM – 4 PM.
On Jan. 24, CFBISD held the 2019 Stellar Signature Program Fair at Ranchview High School. At this second annual event, parents and students were invited to explore the opportunities that exist within the district. Vendors from local businesses were present, as were staff from CFB campuses to show off what great things are happening in the district. Students were able to interact with exhibits, explore opportunities, and even have a chance to learn a little coding. Whether a student wants to be an astronaut, a hair stylist, a chef, a welder, or a veterinarian – CFB’s Stellar Signature Programs have pathways to get them there. Learn more about our Stellar programs.
Fourth graders from Country Place Elementary traveled to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip January 25, 2019. The purpose of the trip was 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 bus ride to their first destination, the students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage. They participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. At 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 have their 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.”
These Polk Middle School students noticed the injured hawk on the ground in December and alerted teachers.
On Dec. 11, students at Ted Polk Middle School noticed an injured red tailed hawk outside and alerted teachers, who in turn contacted the district’s maintenance department. One of the many duties carried out by CFB’s maintenance department is environment-friendly pest control. Red tailed hawks are a native species of raptor that plays a crucial role in naturally reducing rodent populations. When Randy Weinzetl, IPM Coordinator for CFB, arrived at Polk Middle School, he found the bird to be hurt, unable to fly, and barely able to walk. He then contacted Blackland Prairie Raptor Center for assistance helping the injured bird of prey.
Rescue
The hawk was named “Ted” by the maintenance crew, and safely transported to the raptor center for evaluation. Ted was injured from a window collision. The injury caused some short-term neurological damage and near-blindness in his left eye. Additionally, Ted suffered some minor wing damage. Ted was given medication and special protocols to help him heal.
Randy Weinzetl, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for CFB, was called to help the injured bird. He contacted Blackland Prairie Raptor Center to rescue the animal in the hopes the bird could heal and return to the area after treatment.
Through various tests, including opportunities for him to fly and hunt live prey, Ted made a full recovery. From Ted’s weight, he was determined to be male (females typically weigh more than males in this species) and fairly young, due to still having juvenile tail feathers.
An adult red tailed hawk will typically consume the equivalent of 5 mice per day – over 25,000 mice in their life time. They will sometimes prey on smaller birds, rabbits and other small native game. They can live to 15 years of age. Details about Ted’s treatment, what he was fed, and the progress he made can be found online.
Release
After 43 days at the raptor center, Ted’s recovery was complete. He was transported back to Polk Middle School to be released. Since he was discovered at Polk, he was clearly familiar with the area, so it was the ideal location for him to be released. Some of the students that discovered him in December were present for his release.
Cold weather drives rodent populations toward human dwellings for warmth and they can cause infrastructure damage as they chew through whatever they can in order to enter a structure. Ted and other predators in the area serve as natural remedies for these pest problems. When Ted was released on Jan. 24, a kestrel was seen in a tree nearby. Kestrels are another bird of prey that also help to keep rodent populations down. Upon his release, Ted soared to a tree behind Polk and perched for several minutes, getting acclimated once again to his home territory.
Eighth grade boys from Barbara Bush Middle School attended the 10th annual African-American Academic Bowl on Jan. 26. The event’s purpose is to promote academic achievement among African American males. By utilizing teamwork, peer mentoring, accountability, and learning through academic competitive measures, the event seeks to inspire young men to impact time learning outside of school. The event was covered by NBC Channel 5, and some of the BBMS Broncos can be seen in their coverage.
Big Win for Law & Criminal Justice Students at Creekview
The Creekview High School Moot Court and Mock Trial students had a big win at the YMCA Youth and Government State Conference and Competition in Austin. Twenty-seven students competed, having previously qualified at the district tournament in November. For the first time ever, the final round in Moot Court was Creekview vs. Creekview. The team of Joanna Boyer and Joseph Bremer emerged as state champions, also qualifying for the National Judicial Conference in Chicago in August. The team of Evan Miller and Daniel Baldizon took second place – also qualifying for nationals.
Additional wins
Samantha Watkins was ranked 3rd Place Appellate Judge. Amena Tep was State Champion Appellate Judge. Furthermore, in Mock Trial County Court Division, the team of Attorneys Brian Kang and M’Hya Lee and Witnesses Julian Le, Alina Kassam, Jeanine Paredes, and Leslie Plata became the first-ever all-Freshman Creekview team to place at State.
In Mock Trial District Court Division, London Jones placed 3rd as Judge. Additionally, Jones was also elected 2019-2020 YMCA Youth and Government Attorney General.
The Mock Trial case this year was an Intoxication Manslaughter case. The Moot Court case concerned the admissibility of a warrantless blood draw and police body camera footage.
On Feb. 1, the Creekview Choir Booster Club will be sponsoring the 2019 Variety Show: For the Love of Singing. The show will begin at 7 PM in the Creekview High School Auditorium. Cash and PayPal donations will be accepted throughout the concert. Proceeds will be used toward scholarships and new garment bags for the choir. There is no cost to attend.
The Newman Smith High School Debate team started the second semester they way they finished their last semester – winning trophies. On Jan. 19, two Smith debaters placed in Extemporaneous Speaking at the Cowboy Classic Debate Tournament at Coppell High School. Daniel Song took 2nd place while Nichalaus Rook took 3rd. Rook as placed 3rd at two consecutive tournaments. The Trojan debate team will compete again at Colleyville High School in 2 weeks.
Las inscripciones anticipadas para prekinder se inician el 1 de abril de 2019 a las 6:30 p.m.
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Eighth grade boys from Barbara Bush Middle School attended the 10th annual African-American Academic Bowl on Jan. 26. The event’s purpose is to promote academic achievement among African American males. By utilizing teamwork, peer mentoring, accountability, and learning through academic competitive measures, the event seeks to inspire young men to impact time learning outside of school. The event was covered by 
Big Win for Law & Criminal Justice Students at Creekview
On Feb. 1, the Creekview Choir Booster Club will be sponsoring the 2019 Variety Show: For the Love of Singing. The show will begin at 7 PM in the 
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