- African Dance Performance
- Reflecting Through the Years Video
- Food
- Kona Ice
- Bounce Houses
- Photo Booth
- Many more exciting Games!
- Family Fun
- PTA Silent Auction
Where: McKamy Elementary
When: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
For more information: 972-968-2400
Superintendent Search
Update June 7, 2018:
CFBISD School Board Names Superintendent
At a June 7 Special School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board named Dr. John Chapman as the superintendent. He will begin as superintendent in CFBISD on July 9, 2018.
Dr. John Chapman shared, “I am extremely honored and blessed to have the opportunity to begin a new chapter in my career at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. I am ready to work closely with the C-FB staff continuing to build upon the foundation that has been established while pushing forward with collaborative, innovative ideas with student achievement at the core.”
Dr. Chapman is currently the superintendent of Ennis ISD. He began his teaching and coaching career in Lubbock, Texas. During his educational career, he has served as an assistant principal, junior high principal and high school principal. Dr. Chapman has also served as superintendent in Chillicothe ISD and Comfort ISD.
Dr. Chapman received his master’s degree from Wayland Baptist University in Mid-Management and received his Doctor of Education degree from Texas Tech University in Educational Leadership.
Dr. John Chapman added, “I am excited to begin listening to stakeholders with the goal of meeting all needs of students, staff and community. I want to build solid relationships with the community because together, we can accomplish goals that are student-centered. As Mother Theresa states, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
Once posted, you can watch the June 7 Special Board Meeting on the district’s YouTube channel.
Update: May 16, 2018
At a May 16 Special School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board named Dr. John Chapman as the superintendent lone finalist.
Dr. Chapman is currently the superintendent of Ennis ISD.
Dr. John Chapman shares, “I am extremely honored and blessed to have the opportunity to begin a new chapter in my career at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. I am ready to work closely with the C-FB staff continuing to build upon the foundation that has been established while pushing forward with collaborative, innovative ideas with student achievement at the core.
I am excited to begin listening to stakeholders with the goal of meeting all needs of students, staff and community. I want to build solid relationships with the community because together, we can accomplish goals that are student-centered. As Mother Theresa states, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
The School Board will vote to hire the next superintendent of CFBISD at the June 7 Regular School Board Meeting.
You can watch the May 16 Special Board Meeting on the district’s YouTube channel.
BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT PROCESS
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent. The Board sought input from school personnel and the public in developing qualifications and characteristics of the person the Board should seek to become the new superintendent.
The Board is set to name the lone finalist at the May 16 Special Called Board Meeting. The Board is set to officially hire the new superintendent at the June 7 Board Meeting. The new superintendent is set to take office on July 1. (Dates are subject to change but will be posted in accordance with the law.)
RLT Dancers Earn Awards at Competition
RLT Dancers Earn Awards at Competition
The RLT dancers earn awards at area competition. On Mar. 3, the Turner High School Lionettes and the men’s dance team participated in the Showtime International competition at Lewisville High School. The men’s team competed with a contemporary routine, receiving a score of 92/100. For their efforts, the men’s team took a Division I trophy and runner up in the contemporary genre category. The RLT men’s dance team is the only all-male group that competes at high school drill/dance competitions. Dance/Drill Team Director, Ali Brittingham, started the men’s group 4 years ago with only 8 participants. The group has grown to 26. Brittingham states, “the men’s team is full of all-around great kids that love to dance and set an example of how a gentleman should act in today’s society.”
At the end of the competition, the Lionettes walked away with Sweepstakes for both the officers and team, scoring a 92/100 or higher on each routine. Additionally, the Lionettes took theChampion’s Circle for both officers and team. The officers won first place for their contemporary routine. Finally, the Lionettes were also awarded Best High Kick routine. Brittingham elaborates, “our elite team within Lionettes, Inspire, won runner up for the best Large Ensemble routine. And lastly, our Captain, Meaghan Wharton, was a runner up with her solo out of 71 competing solos. Our elite hip hop team, Revolution, won first place for their medium ensemble.”
Three CHS Moot Court Teams Are Top 8 in Nation
Three CHS Moot Court Teams Are Top 8 in Nation
Three CHS Moot Court teams are top 8 in the nation. The Creekview High School moot court teams have broken to semifinals in the Harlan Institute Virtual Moot Court Tournament. These teams are now Top 8 in the nation and will compete for a spot in the final round in Washington, D.C.
The teams are:
Mahak Merchant and Simon Peña
Makaylia Askew and Joanna Boyer
Aileen Mai and Amena Tep
Simon, Joanna, Aileen, and Amena are simultaneously working on the Duke Moot Court case and will be arguing these two different cases within the same week.
Joanna is also competing in the Texas Citizenship Bee and will thus be competing in three different competitions in the same week.
This year’s Harlan Institute case dealt with whether or not a warrant is required under the 4th Amendment for Law Enforcement to obtain Cell Site Location Data from a cell phone provider. The actual case, Carpenter v. U.S., is currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.
CFBISD Council PTA 2018 Reflections Display of Entries
CFBISD Council PTA 2018 Reflections Display of Entries
The CFBISD Council PTA 2018 Reflections Display of Entries will be available for viewing over Spring Break. The artwork can be admired at the Carrollton Josey Ranch Public Library Mar. 9 – 19. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in Pre-K through grade 12 submit original works for the event. The theme for 2018-2019 is “Heroes Around Me.” This is the 49th year that the Reflections program has been held. Entries are first judged at the local PTA level, before advancing to the State and National events. Consequently, visual arts and photography entries that earned an award of Excellence or Merit will be on display. Due to the variety of categories available, not all can go on display. Categories include dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts.
CHS Mock Trial Team Wins 2018 State Competition
CHS Mock Trial Team Wins 2018 State Competition
CHS Mock Trial Team wins 2018 state competition, paving the way for nationals in Reno. Mock Trial students from Creekview High School attended the 39th Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition last weekend. Thousands of high school students from across the state participate each year in the highly energetic and challenging academic competition. The program provides a way for students to gain an “insider’s view” of the U.S. judicial system. Additionally, participants gain confidence speaking in front of others. The competition is open to all high school students – public, private and home school. The Dallas Bar Association Mock Trial Committee is responsible for the organization and administration of the statewide high school mock trial program. Each calendar year, over 160 schools compete for top honors.
The Mustangs argued a hypothetical civil court case written by local attorneys with the Dallas Bar Association. Creekview’s winning performance earned the school a back-to-back championship and the fifth in the last six years. The Creekview team will now take that win into the national competition in May in Reno, Nevada. The Texas High School Mock Trial Competition has had more than 120,000 participants and has awarded approximately $300,000 in scholarships at the local, regional and state levels.
Local television station, Channel 5, also covered the event.
ST Math Penguin, JiJi, Visits Davis Elementary
ST Math Penguin, JiJi, Visits Davis Elementary
ST Math Penguin, JiJi is the mascot of the math learning program and is a familiar figure to students at Davis Elementary. The ST Math software teaches math concepts without the use of words. Through the software, JiJi takes students through various scenarios in which they increase their math skills. Students gasped in surprise and delight as they saw JiJi waiting for them in the library. Students greeted JiJi with hugs and some had prepared letters for their unofficial math tutor. In their letters, students expressed their appreciation to JiJi for making math fun.
Visit our Flickr gallery to see more photos from this event.
Former Harlem Globetrotter Visits Polk
Former Harlem Globetrotter Visits Polk Middle School
Former Harlem Globetrotter, Melvin Adams, visits Polk Middle School, encouraging students to make their own future. Adams was once a Harlem Globetrotter, but is now a motivational speaker. He loves to visit schools across the nation to encourage young people. Having an abusive upbringing, Adams shared that he threw over 3,000 basketballs per day to win parental approval. Despite being only 5’8″, Adams defied the odds by excelling in a sport dominated by men averaging a height of 6’4″.
He shares his childhood struggles with youth to inspire them to greatness. He explains that no matter what kind of trouble you’ve gotten into, you can choose to “hit the reset button” in your own life, choosing to excel. Adams credits a middle school principal who told him he was “awesome” every day. Consequently, he is paying it forward, by encouraging those students who need a positive boost and hope in their lives.
Visit our Flickr Gallery to see more photos and videos from this event.
Mclaughlin Strickland Students Tour “Mooseum”
Mclaughlin Strickland Students Tour “Mooseum”
Fifth graders at the Strickland campus give a tour to the K-2 students at the McLaughlin campus of their milk-minded “mooseum.” As McLaughlin Strickland Elementary students toured the exhibit, 5th grade speakers were at each station, explaining an aspect of milk and its effects on a growing body. Students learned that milk comes from cows and how it gets moved from the farm to the table. Additionally, they learned that milk is full of nutrients that build strong bones. Finally, students engaged in some body-strengthening exercises and saw many displays built from milk cartons.
Visit our Flickr Gallery to see more photos from this event.
CFB 2018 Powerlifters Advance to Regionals
CFB 2018 Powerlifters Advance to Regionals
CFB’s 2018 powerlifters advance to Regionals after their most recent competition. Male and female powerlifters from Creekview, Ranchview, Turner, and Smith High Schools will march forward to compete at the regional level. Director of Athletics, Renee Putter, states, “congratulations to Coach Young from Turner, Coach Gray from Creekview, Coach Boisvert from Newman Smith, and Coach Whitaker from Ranchview for being outstanding coaches! Go bring home the gold!” These athletes will be competing between Mar. 1 and Mar. 9.
Turner Athletes Advancing to Regionals
Donovan Smith
Christian Turner
Das Somdipto
Obed Guerrero
Steven Rico
Nicholas Carbahal
Lisabeth Banda
Jackie Hernandez
Creekview Athletes Advancing to Regionals
Keiri Fuentes
Delyse Mitchell
Tiara Webb
Camron Gray
Hung Tran (Alt)
Tristen Myers
Smith Athletes Advancing to Regionals
Julio Leon
Mohammed Mazzouj
Ranchview Athletes Advancing to Regionals
Celest Reynolds (Alt)
Aleece Smith
Jhorden Tennyson
Shawn Shepard
James Washington
Laurence Nash
Troy McKnight