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CFBISD Special Olympics 2017

Posted/span> on March 28, 2017 in District News

Athletes Compete In Many Events in the 2017 Special Olympics

On Mar. 23, the CFBISD All-Stars competed in the 2017 Special Olympics at Standridge Stadium. Athletes from several North Texas school districts made the journey to Standridge to participate in the games. Representatives from Congressman Kenny Marchant’s office; Carrollton Mayor, Matthew Marchant; Superintendent, Dr. Bobby Burns; and Miss Texas, Caroline Carothers spoke at the event.

While the wind was very gusty on an otherwise beautiful day, the athletes followed the Special Olympics motto: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

 

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R.L. Turner Orchestra UIL Region 31 Results

Posted/span> on March 28, 2017 in District News, Fine Arts, Turner High School

UIL Region 31 Results

On Saturday, March 25th, the RLT Orchestra had 19 entries in the UIL Region 31 Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest at Creekview High School. Of those 19 entries, 15 students came home with medals for superior performances. In addition to the medals, we had three students qualify for the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble contest in Austin in late May. Students receiving medals are
Jinn An
Emma Anderson
Holly Benjamin
Riley Carlin
Jace Castaneda
Julian Castellanos
Daniel Cervantes
Laura Choi
Kevin Lopez
Danielle Martinez
Isha Murugeson
Reagan Reuter
Nathaniel Seibt
Jacob Wells

The three students qualifying for state solo and ensemble are Jinn An, Holly Benjamin and Kevin Lopez.

Please congratulate these students on their hard work and outstanding performances!

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Newman Smith Wins One-Act Play Bi-District

Posted/span> on March 28, 2017 in District News, Fine Arts, Smith High School

Congratulations to the Newman Smith One-Act Play Cast!

The group competing at the UIL Bi-District One-Act Play Contest Thursday earned a FIRST place finish advancing to Area Competition next month.  The cast, composed of Ariana Pleasure, Cassidy Fox, Joy Walden, Sarah Babick, Ben Stegmair, Jesus Mitchell, Ashad Zuberi, Rahjon Singleton, Eric Talamantes, Matthew Holden, Christina Hollie, Nicole Wedesky and Lauren Rangel were outstanding in performing scenes from “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich.

Running Crew members are: Yanelly Vargas, Julien Tagnon, Elias Gomez, Rory Manley, and Courtney Ashwood.

Alternates are: Anaiya Moran, Karla Camacho, Edgar Palacios, and Alec Eoff.

Newman Smith will compete in Area Competition April 1 at Plano West High School at 4 p.m.

NSHS Theatre Directors are Tyler Brodess and Abby Kraemer.

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Furneaux K-2 Students Prepare Gifts for STAAR-Takers

Posted/span> on March 27, 2017 in Furneaux

Furneaux Students Prepare Snacks & Gifts for STAAR-Takers

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade STAAR buddies provided delicious encouragement for students taking the STAAR test.  STAAR buddies are a class from the primary grades (K-2) that encourage students from the testing grades (3-5). They create fun, inspirational projects and pair them with snacks that can make the testing window less strenuous.  They will be providing these gifts both today and before the May testing dates.  Way to go, STAAR buddies!

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Ranchview Golf District 10-4A Results

Posted/span> on March 27, 2017 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

The Ranchview women's golf team earned the schools 6th district women's golf title at Tenison Golf Park on Wednesday March 22 and Thursday March 23rd and became District 10-4A Champions. Senior Ava Castillo captured her 4th district low medalist honor! The men's team placed second. Junior Andrew Ahn shot a personal best 77 and finished in second place as a medalist. Ranchview golfers include: Senior Ava Marie Castillo Senior Priyanka Pohar Senior Ann Marie Wang Junior Joann Yang Senior Scott Williams Junior Andrew Ahn Sophomore Zhongyuan Wang Freshman Noah Kim Freshman Kiano Kelly Both Teams advance to Regionals at the Van Zandt Country Club in Canton April 24-27 Congratulations!

The Ranchview women’s golf team earned the schools 6th district women’s golf title at Tenison Golf Park on Wednesday March 22 and Thursday March 23rd and became District 10-4A Champions.
Senior Ava Castillo captured her 4th district low medalist honor!

The men’s team placed second.
Junior Andrew Ahn shot a personal best 77 and finished in second place as a medalist.

Ranchview golfers include:
Senior Ava Marie Castillo
Senior Priyanka Pohar
Senior Ann Marie Wang
Junior Joann Yang

Senior Scott Williams
Junior Andrew Ahn
Sophomore Zhongyuan Wang
Freshman Noah Kim
Freshman Kiano Kelly

Both Teams advance to Regionals at the Van Zandt Country Club in Canton April 24-27

Congratulations!

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Ranchview Boys & Girls Soccer Headed to Playoffs!

Posted/span> on March 23, 2017 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

Congratulations to the Ranchview Boys & Girls Soccer Teams in their inaugural year of play – they both made the State Playoffs! The Boys were District Champions and the girls were Runner Ups.

Playoff info for the upcoming Bi-District Game:

Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at Irving School Stadium – 600 E. Sixth Street, Irving, TX 75060 – Located adjacent to Bowie MS
Game times are:
6:30PM – Girls Game : Ranchview vs Pinkston HS
8:00PM – Boys Game: Ranchview vs Roosevelt HS
Ticket prices: $5.00 for Adults and $3.00 for Students/Children
Passes Accepted: 10-4A Adm Pass, THSCA, TGCA

Congrats again to Coach Jonathan Hall (Girls Coach) and Coach Jarred Garcia (Boys Coach) and their soccer teams on a tremendous season!

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McKamy Ensemble to Perform at the National Orff-Schulwerk Association Convention

Posted/span> on March 23, 2017 in District News, Fine Arts, Fine Arts – State-National, McKamy

McKamy Ensemble Chosen by the American Orff-Schulwerk Association

The McKamy Orff Ensemble have been selected to perform at the National Orff-Schulwerk Association Conventio, which will be held in Fort Worth on November 11 at 2:30 P.M.  Under the direction of Billy Ferguson, they will perform for approximately 25 minutes.  This is a national honor that is highly sought after by many across the nation.  Mr. Ferguson and his students face an exciting challenge as they prepare for their November performance, but their concert will be one of the highlights of the conference.  Congratulations to Billy Ferguson and all of the McKamy Orff Ensemble!

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Turner Band Booster Association Scholarship Dinner & Silent Auction

Posted/span> on March 22, 2017 in District News, Turner High School

Turner Band Booster Association

Scholarship* Dinner & Silent Auction

April 7, 2017, 6:00PM

RL Turner High School Cafeteria

Dinner – $10 ($12 at the door)
Ages 5 and under free

Performances by:                                                        

Field Middle School Wind Ensemble             Perry Middle School Honor Band

Turner High School Concert Band                   Turner High School Symphonic Band

Turner High School Wind Symphony

Questions:  Karen Viegut, Band Booster Association President, president@turnerband.com

*benefiting RL Turner Band students through private lesson scholarships and college scholarships

**Reservations and payment must be received no later than March 31, 2017.  Checks may be made payable to Turner Band Booster Association.

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