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Valedictorian & Salutatorian of Creekview High School

Bismah Syed

Bismah Syed, Valedictorian

Bismah Syed, daughter of Farah and Aqeel Syed, plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin to major in Neuroscience and pursue a career in medicine. She was a member of the Senior Executive Committee (President), National Honor Society (Secretary), Student Council, and the National Spanish Honor Society. Bismah a lso received accolades for excellence in Pre AP Biology, outstanding in Art, excellence in Spanish 2 , Einstein-Curie Crimson Honor for Thinking, AP Scholar Award, excellence in Pre AP Spanish 3 , AP Scholar Award with Distinction, Superintendent Advisory Council, multiple art participation awards, A Honor Roll.

Bethany Merino, Salutatorian

Bethany Merino, daughter of Stephen and Lisa Merino, plans to attend Oklahoma State University to major in Strategic Communications and pursue a career in the communications field. She was a member of the orchestra where she served as both president and vice president, was the MVP of the A Capella Choir, and was vice president of the Senior Executive Committee. Bethany  was a National Merit Commended Scholar, and a member of the National Honor Society. Congratulations, Bethany!

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Benefits Office Stay Healthy—TRSActiveCare Challenge

Thanks to Kimberly Graham, CFB Benefits, for providing these resources to stay healthy, happy and fit.

Take the TRS Active Care Challenge

All CFBISD employees can participate in individual and group challenges, even if they are not enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare.  Employees can learn more, join the challenge and use other resources at www.trsactivecarelivehealthychallenge.com.

Here’s how it works:

  • Registration is open at www.trsactivecarelivehealthychallenge.com
  • Employees who are new to the portal will need to create an account.
  • Employees can register as individuals or in teams of 2–10; there is no limit on the number of teams from a district.
  • To complete the challenge, employees need to track their activity on the portal, challenges last from 2 weeks to 6 weeks.

Coping Calendar—Action for Happiness!

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Hotline for Resources

Resource Hotline—-Call 214-670-INFO

Learn about resources including:

  • Rental/Mortgage Assistance
  • Unemployment Assistance and Job Search
  • Mental Health Assistance
  • Social Services

And more!

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Resource Guide for Dallas Residents

For those living in Dallas, there is a resource guide available in English and Spanish

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Turner Graduate Helps METSA Students

R. L Turner graduate and former METSA student, Yarizamar Escobar, is now the Transformation Manager at Jacobs, a worldwide innovative solutions group.

Even though schools around the world are closed, Yarizamar continues to serve on the Texas STEM (T-STEM) Advisory Board for R.L. Turner High School. She has been meeting with the campus principals, METSA Academy dean, and district CTE leaders regularly throughout the pandemic to provide outside-the-box thinking, ensuring METSA students receive the authentic experiences they deserve, right from the comfort and safety of their homes.

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The CFBISD Community Partners Step Up

Exciting News! While our Student Nutrition Department has worked tirelessly to serve our students Grab and Go meals weekly (this week 50,190 meals were distributed), we now have more community partners to contribute to the growing need. Many thanks to the City of Carrollton for distributing Grab and Go meals at Rosemeade Recreation and Crosby Recreation daily. Also continuing their tireless efforts to feed our community are Joe’s Pizza on Beltline, Metrocrest Services, Friendship House and Be A Champion Inc.

Thank you CFBISD Community Partners!

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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

Volunteers and Partnerships are the heartbeat of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.   Over 2,000 people volunteer in every facet of our District. From tutoring and mentoring to offering sponsorships and providing scholarships, our volunteers and business partners are always there to support our students and teachers.

We are honored to work side-by-side with such caring and giving individuals.  On behalf of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD– a heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives the gift of their time to our students.  Your generosity and kindness provides hope and encouragement to our school district.​

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