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Las Colinas Students Discover Texas

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in District News, Las Colinas, Newsletter

Fourth graders from Las Colinas Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip January 17, 2020. Students got to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, and The Witte Museum.

Visit to Austin

During the bus ride to Austin, students discuss why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage. Additionally, they participate in activities and games in preparation for their day. Students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Don Huffines, State Senator, District 16 and The Honorable Matt Rinaldi, State Representative, District 115, office. Students see first-hand where Texas laws are made as they tour the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

Visit to San Antonio

Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students learned about ‘chuck box cuisine from ‘Cookie’, a historical reenactor straight from the trail, and explored interactive exhibits and historical artifacts to learn about daily life, the changing landscape, and earning a living in 1800s Texas.

Background

“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 and San Antonio 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.

In addition to Discover Texas Field Trips to Abilene, 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^thgraders. 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 and www.facebook.com/educationinaction.

Trojan Swimmers Advance to Regionals

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in Athletics, District News, Smith High School

At the District Swim Meet in The Colony, Newman Smith High School Trojan swimmers yielded 19 new personal best times. Cody Imthurn led the way for the boys, highlighted with a new school record in the 100m backstroke. Imthurn just missed the school record in the 200m Freestyle. Vince Nguyen had a personal best, dropping 2 seconds in the 100m butterfly. These swimmers teamed up with Reid Jamesmeyer, Eden Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, and Rory Manley to advance all three relays to Regionals. The boys 400m Free relay team of Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen and Cody Imthurn finished the night with a 3rd place and a best time.

Eleanna Martinez led the girls’ team with a new best time in her 200m Freestyle, also qualifying her 500m Freestyle and a 3rd place finish. Keaira Rosales qualified her individual events to advance as well. Lauren Chadwick dropped 15 seconds in the 200m Freestyle swim, and 17 seconds in the 500m Freestyle. Additionally, Shelby Moore and Elsa Thompson had personal best times in their events. Deana Popovic showed speed getting her best time in the 50m Freestyle and Cassidy Hatch helped represent in all 3 relays.

Regional Qualifiers

Trojans that will advance to regionals are Cody Imthurn, Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, Reid Jamesmeyer, Eleanna Martinez, Keaira Rosales and Napoleon Ferrer for Diving.

Regionals will be held in 2 weeks, with the Finals at Frisco.

Wolfpack Swimmers Advance to Regionals

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

Ranchview High School Wolfpack swimmers competed at the annual District Swim Meet held in The Colony on Jan. 18, scoring 8 new personal best times. RHS senior, Allysa Garcia, took 3rd place in the 100m Butterfly, shaving additional second off her own school record. Freshman Ellie Gayden continues to best her solid time and advancement in the 100m Freestyle event. These swimmers teamed up with Maina Atluri and Lerymar Rivera in all 3 relays to advance on to regionals.

Brothers Ishan and Ahan Mistry will be representing Ranchview in their individual swims. Ishan will be swimming the 50m Freestyle and Ahan will swim the 500m Freestyle.

Advancing to Regionals

Regional Qualifiers are Allysa Garcia, Ellie Gayden, Maina Atluri, Lerymar Rivera, Ishan and Ahan Mistry.

Swimming will be held in 2 weeks. Friday is prelims and Finals will take place in Frisco on Saturday.

One-On-One with the Superintendent

Posted/span> on January 18, 2019 in Uncategorized

CFBISD Superintendent, Dr. John E. Chapman, III invites parents and community members to speak to him one-on-one to provide input about the schools in our district.

Dr. Chapman has dedicated Feb. 11 – Mar. 8 to hear from parents and community members. Thirty-minute appointments are available on weekdays 8 AM – 5 PM. After Mar. 8, appointments can be made as his schedule allows.

Please contact Kim Castanon at 972-968-6185 or Trudy Kelley at 972-968-6105 to schedule a time to speak with Dr. Chapman.

Meetings will be held in the Administration building located at 1445 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Middle Schoolers Compete in STEM Challenge

Posted/span> on January 17, 2019 in Barbara Bush, Blalack, District News, Field, Long, Newsletter, Perry, Polk

CFB middle schoolers competed in a Makerspace Team Challenge. The event, a first for the district, was sponsored by a generous donation by LBJ Express. Teams from all 6 CFB middle schools competed in a 30 minute challenge in which they were given a very complex problem to solve. Skills such as math, individual learning, group learning, and leadership were in play as students sought solutions.