Congratulations to all seniors who competed at their last dual meet of their career! The swim/dive team recognizes Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen, Eric Dealba, Jeffrey Salgado and Napoleon Ferrer for their time and effort and to their accomplishments over the years! They left Desoto in their wake tripling in points at the end. First place finishes were made by Cody Imthurn, Rory Manley, Eleanna Martinez, Keaira Rosales and Vince Nguyen. Personal best times were set by Thomas Mitchell, Keaira Rosales, Jacob Rutan and Elsa Thompson (debut in her first high school meet)! Next meet will be after break at the annual New Year’s Classic at home on January 11-12.
College Financial Aid Help Events This January
Mark Your Calendar!
Dear parents/guardians of high school seniors:
Now is the time to help your child complete the steps that will help him or her prepare for education after high school. The Texas state financial aid priority deadline is January 15th, and correctly completing the application process prior to this date will help ensure that your child receives the greatest amount of college funding for which he or she qualifies.
If your child and you have not yet submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), please join attend one of the events listed below this January. We will have a team from a local university present to guide parents and high school seniors through the financial aid applications.
District-wide financial aid (FAFSA/TASFA) events in January:
Representatives from the TWU G-Force will be present to help parents and students complete their FAFSA or TASFA applications:
Tuesday, January 15th, from 4-8pm at NSHS
Saturday, January 19th 10am-2pm at NSHS
Newman Smith High School
2335 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
What you will need to bring:
You will need to bring the following information:
- Your social security number, if you have one
- Your permanent residence card number if you are not a U.S. citizen
- Your 2017 W2/federal income tax information (The FAFSA has an online tool to import your tax data from the IRS in one step, but the TASFA will require you to list earnings)
- Records of investments, if applicable
- Records of untaxed income, if applicable
Dallas County Community Colleges- Brookhaven Financial Aid Office also can assist parents and students:
3939 Valley View Lane
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
facc@dcccd.edu
Brookhaven’s advice for filling out the FAFSA
The Brookhaven Financial Aid Department will be open Saturday, January 12th, 2019!
They will also be open for walk-ins January 14th-16th and January 22nd-23rd from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
DCCCD Financial Aid Call Center Hours:
Call 972-587-2599
Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CFBISD Council PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
Please Join Us for the CFBISD Council PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony & Regular Council PTA Meeting
2018 – 2019 Theme:
We Are Proud to Recognize & Celebrate the Creative Talents & Efforts of the Following Students:
Blalack Middle School
Michelle Fraustro
Macie Naugher
Blanton Elementary
Ianela Garcia
Allison Rios
Luciana Vasquez
Country Place Elementary
Sara Briones
Lauren LeMaster
Maddox Maese
Lauren Potts
Creekview High School
Sooha Choi
Katie Drekmeier
Micah Patterson
Field Middle School
Lizbeth Ovalle
Minho Park
Furneaux Elementary
Bryanna Kennedy Allen
Gabrielle Clark
Juliana Vick
Good Elementary
Keri Molina
Giada Rodriguez
Matthew Rodriguez
Kent Elementary
Abigail Choi
Kellan Lewis
Rayli Lewis
Fayzeen Noorani
Parker Reinhardt
Tessa Scott
Jonah Scott
Olivia Vo
Evelyn Vo
La Villita Elementary
Sara Ahmed
Shreya Basak
Las Colinas Elementary
Sakina Hudha Ahmeduddin
Tejas Jain
Anishka Kundu
Sahil Patel
Roman Smith
Joelle Tiao
Mihika Verma
Zoey Woodson
Long Middle School
Jasmine Soto
McCoy Elementary
Rishit Anand
Krish Arora
Samanvi Arudula
Suhaana Blakrishnan
Rinika Bansal
Lucas Taylor Crittenden
Abhishek Doddi
Sanmita Doddi
Ananya Gupta
Ansh Kapadia
Thomas Kazumov
Alana King
Kashmira Kuloor
Aakarshan Kumar
Ritvija Mahabhashyam
Ayan Murkerjee
Sandeep Nandipati
Harvey Olson
Gilbert Peckham
Maya Rajesh
Aarush Roy
Arnav Sangle
Shivani Sarangam
Viraj Shrivastava
Maximilian Strickland
Diya Vemireddy
Zayna Yusuf
McWhorter Elementary
Malik Lawson
Jaylon Mayfield
Perry Middle School
Radhiya Bharmal
Victoria Ensley
Krish Kohir
Dhruv Pal
Robert Pauluzzi
Polk Middle School
Gracie Allsopp
Peyton Barr
Lily Dinh
Francisco Esparza
Emily Godinez-Martinez
Quentin Maese
Elijah Mcpherson
Preston Peters
Rainwater Elementary
Kaden Crone
Shannon Struhs
Riverchase Elementary
Joseph Aguilar
Stark Elementary
Emmanuel Carrillo
Turner High School
Angelina Acosta
Rachel Laboda
Miguel Labrada
Dalais Quintana
Winter Break/Early Release
Winter Break 2018 – 2019
CFBISD will be closed during the Winter Break 2018-2019.
There will be no classes and offices will be closed Dec. 24, 2018 – Jan. 4, 2019. Students return to classes on Jan. 8, 2019. Early College High School will also return to classes on Jan. 8, 2019. ECHS will be closed. Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 4, 2019.
Early Release
December 21
Second Graders Score Bingos in Math
Second grade Students at McCoy Elementary were work on multiplication in Ms. Shafer’s Math class. In addition to other methods of learning, students play Factor Bingo to hone their math skills. In order to cover spaces on the game board, students have to know their multiplications facts.
Cowboys Study Electricity and Circuits
McCoy Elementary Cowboys study electricity and circuits. The fourth graders in Mrs. Aznavour’s science class, learned that by closing a circuit connected to a D-cell battery, they could power a light, make an audio tone, or even power a motor. Students learned about the positive and negative connections on a battery.
McCoy Cowboys Learn Math
On December 7, 2018 Kindergartners at McCoy Elementary School did morning work in Mrs. Sughrue and Mrs. Joel’s class. For their morning work, these students used the online ST math program. ST (spatial-temporal) math offers neuroscience-based mathematics instruction with visual animations and game-based learning for Pre K-12 students. Students initially complete animated math puzzles and games without language and mathematical symbols. The program helps to jumpstart some tougher math concepts at a very young age.
RHS Artist’s Work Will Hang at Representative’s Office
State representative-elect, Julie Johnson, has requested artist’s work from CFB to hang in her office. The three pieces selected to be on display in the office during the month of January are by Ranchview High School artist, Brittany Given. Brittany’s work received the gold seal at the VASE competition in April. Ms. Johnson, whose hometown is Carrollton, begins her term in January, 2019.
World Languages in CFBISD
Discover a world of opportunity in when you enroll in World Languages in CFBISD. CFBISD offers a wide-range of top-notch languages for you to explore. The programs fully immerse students in the culture of foreign countries from across the globe. Contact your school counselor for information on which CFB campus offers the World Language of your choice.
English/Language Arts K-8 Instructional Materials Adoption
The public is invited to view the instructional materials that the Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD is considering for possible adoption for the current K-8 English/Language Arts adoption. The English and Spanish materials being considered are currently being evaluated by faculty and staff for implementation during the 2019-2020 school year. Members of the community are welcome to view these materials and make suggestions to the Textbook Adoption Committee.
Materials will be on display for viewing at the Educational Services Division Complex located at 1820 Pearl Street for the week of January 14-18 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Forms will be available for the public to provide feedback and/or suggestions.