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Central Elementary Students Perform “Pirates” Program

Posted/span> on March 9, 2017 in Central, District News, Fine Arts

On Tuesday, March 7th, the Central Elementary Choir and the Treble Makers Percussion Ensemble performed their spring Pirates program.

Central Elementary Students Perform Pirates Program

On Tuesday, March 7th,  the Central Elementary Choir and the Treble Makers Percussion Ensemble performed their spring Pirates program.  The Central music program consists of 100 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.  Central Choir includes 95 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, and the Treble Makers Percussion Ensemble consists of fifteen 4th and 5th grade students selected through audition.  Many students are involved in both ensembles at Central and dedicate a great deal of time to their practices.  They performed and provided great, fun-filled entertainment for their audience.  Miss Troutman is incredibly proud of the students’ hard work and dedication and is already in planning stages for next year’s performances!

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Be a Troyann

Posted/span> on March 8, 2017 in Smith High School

Tryouts April 4th: Mandatory Tryout Parent Meeting in NW117 at 6:30PM May 10th & 11th: Tryout workshops from 4:30-6:30 May 12th: Troyann Tryouts at 5:00

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April 4th: Mandatory Tryout Parent Meeting in NW117 at 6:30PM

May 10th & 11th: Tryout workshops from 4:30-6:30

May 12th: Troyann Tryouts at 5:00

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Newman Smith Dance Students Receive Division I Ratings

Posted/span> on March 8, 2017 in District News, Fine Arts, Smith High School

14 Newman Smith HS Dance 1 students were selected to participate in the Dance Educator's Assessment of Learning (DEAL) on March 7th, 2017. The goal of DEAL is to provide dance students and their program the opportunity to be evaluated and recognized for their commitment to learning proper dance technique, terminology and performance skills. Smith dancers excelled at the assessment, receiving the highest possible rating. These students did an amazing job representing Newman Smith HS Dance Department and were an excellent showcase of the rigor and high achievement of Fine Arts in CFBISD.

Newman Smith Dance Students Excel at DEAL

14 Newman Smith HS Dance 1 students participated in the Dance Educator’s Assessment of Learning (DEAL) on March 7th, 2017.  The goal of DEAL is to provide dance students the opportunity to be evaluated and recognized for their commitment to learning proper dance technique, terminology and performance skills.  Smith dancers excelled at the assessment, receiving the highest possible rating. These students did an amazing job representing Newman Smith HS Dance Department.   They’re an excellent showcase of the rigor and high achievement of Fine Arts in CFBISD.  Congratulations Newman Smith Dance students!

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Furneaux Elementary Commemorates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday & National Read Across America Day

Posted/span> on March 8, 2017 in Furneaux

Furneaux Elementary commemorate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday & National Read Across America Day by reading numerous Dr. Seuss books to Furneaux students.  Furneaux had two very special readers come in to read to them.  Mrs. Brown from Metrocrest Services and Mrs. Parker.  Mrs. Parker also wore a “Cat in the Hat” themed hat as she read to the students.

 

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Central Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss

Posted/span> on March 7, 2017 in Central

Central Elementary’s Instructional Leadership Team transformed into many characters from the works of Dr. Seuss and traveled to each classroom to share his wondrous stories. Students enjoyed short stories and reenactments throughout the day. Our celebration concluded with our annual Storybook Parade, with characters from popular stories like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Because of Winn Dixie, Pinkalicious and Mouse, and even nonfiction characters like sharks and penguins! It was a fantastically fun day!

Central Elementary’s Instructional Leadership Team transformed into many characters from the works of Dr. Seuss and traveled to each classroom to share his wondrous stories. Students enjoyed short stories and reenactments throughout the day. Our celebration concluded with our annual Storybook Parade, with characters from popular stories like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Because of Winn Dixie, Pinkalicious and Mouse, and even nonfiction characters like sharks and penguins! It was a fantastically fun day!

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Central Elementary Hosts Literacy Night

Posted/span> on March 7, 2017 in Central, District News

Central Elementary hosted its Annual Literacy Night. Upon entering, students chose one book and followed their parents to various locations to learn comprehension strategies to use with their new books. Parents and students then “traveled” through Literacy Land to hear stories from Dr. Seussville, Fairy Tale Land, Land of Scary Stories and North of Nonfiction, where they learned about landforms and regional habitats. Travelers carried a Literacy Land passport, which was stamped upon leaving each land. When their passports were complete, they chose another book; thus, taking two brand new books home to add to their home libraries.

Literacy Night at Central Elementary

Central Elementary hosted its Annual Literacy Night. Upon entering, students chose one book and followed their parents to various locations to learn comprehension strategies to use with their new books. Parents and students then “traveled” through Literacy Land to hear stories from Dr. Seussville, Fairy Tale Land, Land of Scary Stories and North of Nonfiction, where they learned about landforms and regional habitats. Travelers carried a Literacy Land passport, which was stamped upon leaving each land. When their passports were complete, they chose another book; thus, taking two brand new books home to add to their home libraries.

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Barbara Bush Middle School Commemorates Black History Month

Posted/span> on March 6, 2017 in Barbara Bush, District News

On February 24th, the students at Barbara Bush Middle School participated in a school-wide assembly to commemorate Black History Month. Various theater students dressed up and spoke as prominent figures in History including Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey. Other students chose to learn songs and sing for the assembly in between talks. Art students created "Face Jugs that have historical significance from early American history. All of the students were taught by the guest speaker, Mrs. Dionne Williams, Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin. She spoke to the students about how she earned her multiple degrees and how she kept working on things that are important to her. The assembly was a wonderful way to cap off our learning about many of the important contributions made by African-Americans throughout history

On February 24th, the students at Barbara Bush Middle School participated in a school-wide assembly to commemorate Black History Month.  Various theater students dressed up and spoke as prominent figures in History including Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey. Other students chose to learn songs and sing for the assembly in between talks.  Art students created “Face Jugs” that have historical significance from early American history.

An Engineer from Lockheed Martin Came to Speak at BBMS

All of the students were taught by the guest speaker, Mrs. Dionne Williams, Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin.  She spoke to the students about how she earned her multiple degrees and how she kept working on things that are important to her.  The assembly was a wonderful way to cap off our learning about many of the important contributions made by African-Americans throughout history.

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Smith Student Wins 1st Place at State Japanese Speech Contest

Posted/span> on March 6, 2017 in District News, Smith High School

On Saturday, March 4, the State Japanese Speech Contest was held at Rice University in Houston, Texas. A Smith High School student, Heewon Huh, won first place in the 5th Division Free Speech Contest. Heewon will move onto the All-States Competition in California in May. Congratulations Heewon & good luck in the All-States Competition!

On Saturday, March 4, the State Japanese Speech Contest was held at Rice University in Houston, Texas.  A Smith High School student, Heewon Huh, won first place in the 5th Division Free Speech Contest.  Heewon will move onto the All-States Competition in California in May.  Congratulations Heewon & good luck in the All-States Competition!

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Ranchview High School PTSA Fundraiser Night

Posted/span> on March 6, 2017 in Ranchview

54th Street PTSA Fundraiser
March 30, 2017, All Day

When you present this flyer to your server (via mobile device or printed copy), 15% of your guest check will be donated to the Ranchview High School PTSA.  Funds raised will be used to help with various student activities.

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Ranchview Student Sets Golf Record

Posted/span> on March 6, 2017 in Athletics, District News, Ranchview

Ranchview High School golfer Ava Castillo had a record setting performance at the Jesuit Dallas Invitational Tournament at Brookhavon Country Club in Farmers Branch. Ava shot a 77 in her final senior varsity golf tournament before the district tournament. Her score of 77 is the lowest recorded score ever by a Ranchview H.S. varsity girl golfer. Ava Castillo finished tied for 5th place out a strong field of 108 girls. The District Tournament will be March 22 - 23 at The Tenison Glens Course in Dallas. Congrats, Ava!

Ranchview High School golfer Ava Castillo had a record setting performance at the Jesuit Dallas Invitational Tournament at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch.

Ava shot a 77 in her final regular season tournament before district competition in March. Her score of 77 is the lowest recorded score ever by a Ranchview High School varsity girl golfer.

Ava Castillo finished tied for 5th place out a strong field of 108 girls. The District Tournament will be March 22 – 23 at The Tenison Glens Golf Course in Dallas.

Congrats, Ava!

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