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Riverchase Elementary Students Make 2018 Visit to State Capitol

Riverchase Elementary students make 2018 visit to the State Capitol. Working with Education in Action, the fourth-grade students enjoyed a field trip to Waco and Austin to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Multiple stops

During the charter bus ride to their first destination, the students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. At their first stop, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, students learned the history of the Texas Rangers and explored exhibits about Texas’s earliest inhabitants and its many unique geographical regions. They then traveled to Austin to see the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Jane Nelson, State Senator, District 12 and The Honorable Ron Simmons, State Representative, District 65, have their office.

Students see first-hand where Texas laws are made as they tour the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. At the Bullock Texas State History Museum, students travel in time through the Texas Revolution. The students’ visit to the museum concludes at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they see and experience the history of Texas.

“Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director. “Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin reinforce and supplement fourth-grade TEKS learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Riverchase Elementary Students Make 2018 Visit to State Capitol

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Ranchview 2018 Senior Walk

The Wolves held their Ranchview 2018 Senior Walk on May 31. The annual tradition highlights graduating seniors, recognizing those with perfect attendance and numerous scholarships. Ranchview High School seniors earned more than $9 million in scholarships from local businesses, civic groups, the CFBISD Educational Foundation, and the U.S. Military.

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Ranchview 2018 Senior Walk

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CFB Students Make LTAB Slam Poetry Team

Three CFB Students Make LTAB Slam Poetry Team. CFB Students Make LTAB Slam Poetry Team. On Apr. 18, students from Turner, Smith, Creekview, and Ranchview High Schools competed against students from around the DFW metroplex in a Slam Poetry event. At the Louder Than a Bomb (LTAB) event, three students made the Brave New Voices Team. A poetry slam is a competition in which poets perform spoken word poetry. Samantha “Sam” Bohn from Turner High School and Emma Hoffman from Creekview High School made the team. Additionally, from Creekview, Delyse Leslie not only made the team, she was also dubbed the Grand Slam Champion. These three CFB students will travel with other DFW team members to Houston July 18-21 to compete on the national level at the Brave New Voices Slam Poetry Competition.

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McCoy Students Perform 3 Piggy Opera

Kindergarten students at McCoy Elementary perform 3 Piggy Opera. The musical event is based on the children’s story, “The Three Little Pigs.” Students in grades 1-5 watched the performance, as well as parents. A former McCoy student, Luís Hernandez, who will be graduating from Newman Smith High School this year, also spoke to students to encourage to listen to study tips they get from their teachers. Hernandez was the 2018 Scholarship Recipient of $1000 from the McCoy PTA. Additionally, students held a flash mob in honor of two teachers who are retiring this year. Midge Hunley worked for 5 years at Furneaux Elementary and for 9 years at McCoy – a total of 14 years for CFB. Tammy Hatcher is retiring after working 38 years at McCoy.

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Kindergarten students at McCoy Elementary perform 3 Piggy Opera.

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Furneaux Students Eat, Read, and Succeed

Furneaux Students eat, read, and succeed in a promotion sponsored by Student Nutrition. To promote two healthy habits this school year; eating well and reading often, Student Nutrition gives away a book each month in the elementary cafeterias. A student in each grade wins a book when the promotion comes to their school. Winners receive a certificate stating that they won the featured book. For May, the book being featured is Secret Pizza Party. This month, we highlight students from Furneaux Elementary School.

Furneaux Students Eat, Read, and Succeed

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Newman Smith 2018 Senior Walk

The Trojans held their Newman Smith 2018 Senior Walk on May 24. The annual tradition highlights graduating seniors, recognizing those with perfect attendance and numerous scholarships. In 2018, Newman Smith High School seniors earned over $2 million in scholarships for college. Additionally, 2 students were recognized for signing up for the U.S. Air Force, while another student was recognized for enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. Former NSHS Principal, Joe Pouncy, who retired after 34 years in education, presented scholarships named in his honor to 2 graduating seniors. Ten students were also nominated for the Torchbearer award, recognizing students that persevere and excel in the face of extreme challenges.

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Newman Smith 2018 Senior Walk

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