BioMed Academy student, Adam Chawdhury, has placed fourth in the national Genes in Space competition. Chawdhury, a freshman at R. L. Turner High School, was one of 1,200 students from across the country to enter the contest. Genes in Space began in 2015 as a collaboration between Boeing and miniPCR, with the goal of inspiring young minds to solve real-world problems in the biological and physical sciences. The task set before competitors is to design a DNA research proposal in space biology. Winners are able to send their DNA experiment to the International Space Station and are listed as Principal Investigator in NASA documents. Finalists receive a mentorship from Harvard and MIT scientists and win a miniPCR DNA Discovery System for their school. Chawdhury’s life-long dream of working for NASA fueled his interest in the project. For his submission, Chawdhury designed a proposal to determine if the physical and mental stressors of space could impact the reactivation of a latent Zoster virus.
College Night for all CFB 10th-12th Grade Students
R. L. Turner High School will host a college night for all CFB students in 10th-12th grade on Sep. 11, 6-8 PM. Parents are invited to attend the event along with their students. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance. Information from community colleges, military services, technical schools, universities, and sessions on financial aid (in English and Spanish) will be presented.
Students are encouraged to register online at www.gotocollegefairs.com.
Blair Librarian Shows Students New Check-Out System
Blair third grade students learn how to use the new library computer system from Mrs. Claes, Blair Librarian. Using the TLC system students may check out their books. Students may also access their library accounts to see what they have checked out, renew items, place library materials on hold, and check the library catalog independently anywhere they have internet access.
Ranchview Hosts Homecoming Carnival
Ranchview High School’s African American Alliance will host their first Homecoming “CarnivAAAl” in the RHS north parking lot. The event will be held Sep. 20, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for CFB students with student IDs. All proceeds will benefit RHS clubs and organizations.
There will be a dunk booth with Ranchview’s Principal, Sherie Skruch! There will be also be game booths by RHS Student Services, the French Club, AVID, Cross Country, Yearbook, and more. Food vendors will include Pop Goes the Weasel Specialty Popcorn Company, Raising Cane’s, Band Boosters, and the RHS Parent/Teacher/Student Association. Food vendors will also be in attendance.
Blair Students Explore Science
Blair Kindergarten students explore science using different tools to closely observe objects and sort them. Students engage in hands-on learning activities using magnifying glasses, tongs, and goggles laying a foundation for scientific inquiry. Curiosity is the hallmark of Blair’s budding scientists.
Farmers Branch Police Have Lunch with Blair Students
Farmers Branch Police Officers join Blair Eagles for lunch. Part of a program to build community relations with the schools, Blair welcomes police officers to stop by for lunch. They may enjoy a cafeteria meal free of charge and get to know the students.
Blair Elementary Principal Welcomes Students
New Blair Principal, Dr. Jose Ramos welcomes students. Dr. Ramos is getting to know students by greeting them each morning and visiting classrooms. “It is my honor to be the Principal of Dave Blair Elementary.”
Dr. Ramos in his thirteen years in education has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He says, “Education was the natural career path for me due to the tremendous positive impact that teachers had on my life.” We look forward to a year of fun and learning with Dr. Ramos.
Ranchview High School – College Bound Parent Sessions
October 2
Financial Aid 101
Financial Aid is an essential part of the college application process. If your child is planning on applying to a college or university then applying for financial aid is a MUST. Join us for this informative session led by a Financial Aid expert from TWU.
6:00 pm in the Library Annex
October 16
FAFSA Tuesday
This will be a hands-on workshop to help our Ranchview families apply for financial aid. Assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Reserving a time is encouraged. To reserve your time please email erlenbuschj@cfbisd.edu
5:00 pm in the Ranchview PARKING LOT
October 30
College Applications
This presentation is to learn all about college applications. In the session you can plan to learn college admission terms, key criteria for college admission, components for a college application, and other college application information.
6:00 pm in Library Annex
January 17
SAT & ACT
The counselors will present on information on the SAT and ACT College entrance exams. During this presentation you can expect to learn: How to register for the exams, structure of both exams, test prep timeline and prep options
6:00 pm in the Library Annex
April 16
Community College Options
Community college offers a variety of options for graduating seniors. Students can take classes at an affordable cost and earn an associate’s degree. Community college also offers certifications in high demand career fields.
6:00 pm in the Library Annex
SAT School Day Allows Students to Take SAT During School at No Charge
SAT School Day allows seniors and juniors to take the SAT at school and at no charge. For the fall, SAT School Day will be held on Oct. 10, 2018. There will be a second opportunity to improve the SAT score in the Spring, on Mar. 6, 2019. Taking the SAT at school removes barriers to some students who either cannot afford the test and/or are unable to arrange weekend transportation to the test that is typically administered on Saturdays. Super-scoring allows students to use the best score they make on each section of the SAT to submit to colleges. If a student does well on one portion of the test the first time they take it, but do better on another section the second time around, the best scores from the sections will be what is submitted to colleges students apply to. Additionally, studies have shown that taking the test in a familiar environment such as the student’s regular campus, greatly reduces anxiety and can lead to higher scores. Seniors will be automatically enrolled to that the SAT on Oct. 10, but students may opt out by filling out an online form by Sep. 5. Juniors interested in taking the test will need to fill out an opt-in form by Sep. 5.
District Closed for Labor Day Holiday
District offices will be closed and there will be no classes on Monday, Sep. 3, in observance of Labor Day.