Central Elementary Librarian, Mrs. Snead, reads aloud to Kindergarteners in the library. Mrs. Snead is teaching the students about the rules of the library. Mrs. Snead read from several books, including “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates” by Ryan T. Higgins and “Manners With a Library Book” by Amanda Doering Tourville.
Iris Ramos is Blair’s Teacher of the Nine Weeks
Every 9 weeks, each campus selects a “Teacher of the Nine Weeks” to be recognized at the school board meeting. At the end of the year, from this pool of honorees, one CFB teacher will be chosen as Teacher of the Year. Ms. Iris Ramos was selected by Blair Elementary faculty and staff as the first Teacher of the Nine Weeks for 2018-2019. One student commented about Ms. Ramos, “she makes our learning fun.” Ms. Ramos stated, “I believe that all students can learn with a lot of hard work and effort.”
Making learning fun for students through hard work is the reason Blair Faculty and Staff have chosen Ms. Ramos as Blair’s Teacher of the Nine Weeks. An 18 year veteran of teaching, Ms. Ramos began her career teaching kindergarten in Guam, where she taught for two years. Ramos then moved to Ft. Hood, TX, where she taught Pre-K for a year before coming to Blair. Since coming to Blair ten years ago, she has taught kindergarten, second, and fourth grades. A recognized campus leader especially in technology, colleagues praise her willingness to help and share her knowledge with others.
“She makes me think outside my comfort zone and gives me new ideas that help me be a better teacher,” stated one of Ms. Ramos’s fourth-grade teammates. What does Ms. Ramos have to say about all this? “I’m really fortunate to be working with a lot of hardworking professionals, especially my 4th-grade team.”
Rainwater Elementary Hosts Grandparents Day
On Sep. 7, Rainwater Elementary hosted Grandparents Day. Students’ grandparents were invited to dine with their grandchildren for lunch at the campus cafeteria. Students in Kindergarten to 5th grade were able to enjoy visiting with their grandparents and meeting the grandparents of their friends. Grandparents were able to enjoy visiting with their grandchildren, taking photos, and meeting their grandchildren’s classmates.
Curriculum Night at Las Colinas Elementary
Las Colinas Elementary had our annual Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Three sessions were held for each grade level. During the sessions, teachers from each grade level discussed the curriculum and the expectations for the year. They also answered any questions the parents had. There was a great turn-out! PTA also sold spirit wear at the event to show their Mustang Pride!
New Art in the Halls of Farmers Branch Elementary
Check out the new art in the halls of our school. Farmers Branch Elementary art teacher, Ms. Weber, helped the planet by using recycling marker and bottle caps. This new art also helped beautify Farmers branch Elementary school by using these items in a unique and colorful way!
Farmers Branch Counselor Stresses the Importance of Mindset
Mrs. Acuna, the counselor at Farmers Branch Elementary, not only helps us with social and life skills she helps us remember the importance of a growth mindset!
Mrs. Acuna is always encouraging the Mustangs to keep in mind that mistakes help us grow as people and as learners.
Furneaux Students Have Lunch With Officer Palmer
Officer Palmer, the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Furneaux Elementary visited with the PreKindergarten students at breakfast on Aug. 31. Pre-Kindergarten students are learning about the important people and their roles at Furneaux. Students learn that Officer Palmer is there for them when they need help. Whether his help is manifested as a listening ear, a hearty high five, or a big hug; Officer Palmer is there for students at Furneaux.
Furneaux Elementary has an open invitation to all first responders for a free lunch every day for the 2018-2019 school year. First responders can visit any CFBISD school cafeteria and receive a free lunch so that they may visit with students.
Furneaux thanks area first responders for keeping the CFB community safe, and encourages them to visit as often as possible.
View more photos from Officer Palmer’s visit to Furneaux Pre-K in our Flickr gallery.
Farmers Branch Elementary Celebrates Teacher of 1st 9 Weeks
Farmers Branch Elementary Mustangs were super excited to celebrate their Teacher of the Nine Weeks, Coach Cluley, at the Board meeting! Coach Cluley works tirelessly to ensure all of our Mustangs are exposed to fitness and nutrition in ways that make it easy for them to take these skills home and share healthy eating and exercise with their families.
Thank you for all you do Coach Cluley!
4th Grade at Farmers Branch Elementary Practice Math Skills
Prime, composite, factors, and multiples! Fourth grade is exploring mathematics concepts and are asked to explain their thinking.
Do you know how these concepts help us with multiplication, division, and solving word problems? If not, ask a 4th grade Mustang!
Farmers Branch Elementary Shares Positive Feedback
At Farmers Branch Elementary, teachers have the opportunity to share the positive choices students make with parents and administration by writing a positive office referral.
These positive choices are celebrated with a call home and the opportunity to sign our Celebration Station, located in the principal’s office!