McCoy Elementary teachers train year-round to help be better teachers for their students. During Professional Development on Aug. 14, staff learned how to “work smarter, not harder” by getting better acquainted with Google forms, Student Portfolios, and a host of other online resources. Digital Learning Specialist, Cirzy Gonzalez, led the training.
Thompson Elementary welcomed the Cougars to campus on Aug. 20, for the first day of school. The Thompson PTA and Mrs. Lopez decorated the landscape area in front of the campus to help start off the first day of school on a happy note.
Lots of information will be shared at information nights at Furneaux Elementary. Parents of Pre-K – 2nd grade students are invited to Parent Information Night on Aug. 21, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Parents of 3rd-5th grade students are invited to Parent Information Night on Aug. 23, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Farmers Branch Elementary Celebrated First Day of School on Aug. 20. Students were greeted with cheers from staff and chalk drawings to show them the path to the entrance of FBE. View more photos of the first day of school in our Flickr gallery.
The Farmers Branch Elementary Mustangs are celebrating 50 years of education in Farmers Branch. The Mustang staff attended the Opening of School Ceremonies on Aug. 13, preparing to begin the new school year.
Getting ready for the first day of school and you want your students to be CFB famous? As you share your photos on social media, be sure to use the hashtag #cfbfirstday so we can find your photos.
View our growing collection of First Day of School 2018-2019 Photos in our Flickr Gallery.
Seven students from CFBISD were among those selected from across the state to attend the 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camps. One thousand, one hundred twenty-one outstanding 4th-8th graders participated in Education in Action’s summer 2018 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Additionally, 24 student alumni returned to serve in a leadership role as youth facilitators. These young leaders were selected for the Academy camps based on demonstrated academic success and leadership ability. Additionally, they received an educator recommendation, and demonstrated involvement in school/community activities. The participating students, representing communities across Texas, traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth (4th, 5th & 6th graders), Austin/San Antonio (5th, 6th & 7th graders), and Houston/Galveston (6th, 7th & 8thgraders) to take part in the camps.
During the weeklong camps, the students developed leadership skills while learning about the state of Texas. Participants experienced what they are learning in school through visits to notable and historically significant Texas sites.
Venues included places such as the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Other locales include the offices of participants’ state legislators at the Texas State Capitol, the Supreme Court of Texas, bat watching on the Lone Star Riverboat, and The Alamo and more. In addition, professionals at sites visited introduced students to a wide variety of unique careers during each camp.
The Lone Star Leadership Academy experience provides a unique opportunity for outstanding students to learn about Texas leaders and what it means to be from the Lone Star State. Participants discuss what they learn, complete problem solving and decision-making simulations, exercise creativity, and practice presentation skills in Leadership Groups. In addition, participants have fun meeting other students and making new friends while adding to their resume of academic achievements.
Education in Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people to be informed and active leaders in their communities. Students involved in student government and service organizations are especially good candidates for the camps. Educators are invited to nominate their outstanding 4th-8th graders for Lone Star Leadership Academy camps online at www.educationinaction.org/nominate. Adult/student ratio is one to 10 and all facilitators are Texas educators. For more information, call 817-562-4957, or visit www.educationinaction.org/lone-star-leadership-academy.
From McCoy Elementary, 5th graders Syndey Lewis, Carter Norton, and Noah Stewart attended the academy camps. From Polk Middle School, 6th grader Gavin Bloom represented the Eagles, and 4th graders Vivian Lewis and Lola Poetschke represented Stark Elementary.
Metrocrest Services held its annual Back to School Extravaganza at Perry Middle Scool on Aug. 16. School supplies, backpacks, and school uniforms were provided for CFB students in need. Additionally, vision tests, dental exams, and immunizations were offered. The mission of Metrocrest Services is to provide programs for individuals, families, and seniors that lead to self-sufficiency and foster independence. They serve students and other community members in the CFB area.
La Villita Elementary coach, Vanita Krouch, just took the gold medal at the International Federation of American Football – IFAF 2018 World Championships. Known affectionately as “Coach V” by her students, Krouch represented the United States when she competed at the event in Panama City, Panama Aug. 9-12.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is hosting a free community pep rally on Wednesday, August 22 to celebrate athletics and fine arts at Creekview, Ranchview, Smith and Turner High Schools.
We want to invite the whole community to show their support and fill Standridge Stadium. It is your chance to meet our teams and see special performances from our students. You can also win awesome prizes throughout the night. Did we also mention… hot dogs?
The free event starts at 7 PM. We hope to see you there.