Kacie’s Run – Fun for All
The Annual Kacie Brekhus Memorial Run was Saturday, April 19. The event brought together students, Special Olympics athletes, parents, employees and the community to support a worth cause. The annual R. L. Turner Kacie Brekhus Memorial Run (Kacie’s Run) benefits the All-Stars of the C-FB ISD Special Olympics Team. Funds from Kacie’s Run allow special education students to participate in Special Olympics at no cost.

Kacie’s Run is named in memory of Kacie Brekhus, former R. L. Turner High School student, who became involved in the Torch Run as a freshman. As a senior, Kacie served as the student coordinator for this event. The event was renamed in 2004 to honor her memory. Kacie’s parents, Mel and Candi Brekhus are the 2008 Presenting Sponsors. “Mel and I wholeheartedly support this event that honors and recognizes Kacie’s involvement in this worthwhile endeavor,” said Candi Brekhus.

posted 05/04/2008

First Public Elementary School in North Texas Receives International Baccalaureate Authorization
Good Elementary, in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, is the first public school in North Texas to receive authorization for the Primary Years Programme through the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB). The International Baccalaureate program is one of the most well-known and respected curriculum programs in the world with a 40-year history of unparalleled education. There are more than 607,000 students at 2,283 schools in 127 countries in the International Baccalaureate community.

posted 05/01/2008

C-FB ISD Offers Child Development Academy for Staff Members
The district opened the Child Development Academy in the fall of 2007. This Academy offers daycare services for children of district employees. For more information about this benefit, call Penni Nelson at 972-968-6000.

posted 04/28/2008

Blalack Middle School Newspaper Wins Star Award
Over 45 newspapers were nominated and only 29 received awards. The Blalack newspaper received a Bronze Star placing the paper in the top 10 percent of all Texas newspapers.

Individual Achievement Awards for news story submissions:

• Kelsey Baker – Honorable Mention for a story about FCA in the Sports Feature category.
• Sarah Clemens – Honorable Mention for a story about Sleep Depravation in the News Feature category.

posted 04/28/2008

District Launches Honor Choir This Year
Students selected from schools across the District participate in a district-wide choir. The C-FB Honor Choir is a unique opportunity for students with few districts in Texas offering this opportunity. The choir performs at concerts and special events across the district and in the community.

posted 04/22/2008

Astronomy Night
On Apr. 11, DeWitt Perry Middle School hosted an Astronomy Night with the Texas Astronomical Society. Students, parents and members of the community came to observe Saturn, the moon, Mars and other sites such as nebulae and star clusters. High-power telescopes were available for everyone to observe cloud belts, Saturn's moons and its rings.

posted 04/21/2008

Kacie's Run Book Fair
On Apr. 14-20, Kacie’s Run Book Fair will be held at the Lewisville Barnes and Noble, 2325 S Stemmons, Lewisville. A percentage of the profits from the Book Fair will be donated to the R. L. Turner Kacie Brekhus Memorial Run. Please shop the Lewisville Barnes and Noble during regular store hours Apr. 14-20 to support Kacie’s Run. Just present the voucher to the cashier at check-out to support Kacie’s Run. For more information visit Kacie's Run.

posted 04/15/2008

Stark is Raising the Roof on Reading
Janie Stark principal, Abby McCone, and counselor, Alana Caplin, spent the day on the roof of the new school building. As an encouragement for students to read more books, the counselor and principal promised to spend the day on the roof if students met the reading goal. The encouragement worked - the students achieved their goal!

posted 04/09/2008

Stark Students are Serious about Their Future
The students and staff at Janie Stark Elementary are collectively working towards one goal – success for their students. With a mindset determined for success, students are preparing for college. Not only are the teachers and staff preparing the students for the rigors of college academics but they are instilling the drive to achieve at high levels. Through college t-shirt day, banners in the gym, posters on the walls and daily rituals of talking about college, students know that they can not only attend the college of their choice but they will accomplish great things with their life. Janie Stark has developed a school culture exemplifying the District’s vision of preparing all students to be college-ready.

posted 04/07/2008

Riverchase Elementary – The Search for the Next Young Inventor
Riverchase Elementary students showed-off their creativity and science skills in a recent Inventor’s Fair. Using a scientific process, students researched, developed and tested new products or inventions. The inventions were judged by local volunteers for creativity, research and design.

posted 04/04/2008

Students are Rainwater Elementary have a Healthy and Happy Smile
Dr. Patricia Morton with the SMILE Mobile Dentists unit visited Rainwater Elementary to offer teeth cleaning and other dental services to students.

The mobile dental unit is traveling across the District visiting campuses. The dentists have provided services for an average of 25 students a day.

posted 04/04/2008

McCoy Elementary Students Prepare for TAKS Uniquely
McCoy Elementary hosted a lock-in style event for third, fourth and fifth grade students to help them prepare for TAKS. Students creatively practiced TAKS strategies while having tons of fun during this evening event.

posted 04/04/2008

C-FB ISD Students Celebrate the Beginning of Spring
Students across the District including McWhorter and Janie Stark Elementary celebrated Spring with Kite Day. Students used the day to learn through a hands-on experience about weather, engineering and design and art. Janie Stark students sold kites to raise money for next year’s Fifth Grade Science Camp.

posted 04/04/2008

Warming Hearts One Baby at a Time
Students at DeWitt Perry Middle School meet on Tuesday afternoons to make blankets for underprivileged babies born at Parkland Hospital. The Blanket Club has made and donated over 100 blankets to the hospital. If you would like to donate materials to help make blankets, please contact Stormy Aldredge at 972-968-4400.

posted 04/04/2008

C-FB ISD Hosts College Night for Fifth Grade Elementary Students
On Mar. 12, fifth grade students from Blair, Carrollton, Central, Farmers Branch, Good, McLaughlin and Janie Stark participated in a College Night. The evening events included presentations by Gloria Campos, news anchor for WFAA channel 8 and Macarena Hernandez, writer for The Dallas Morning News. Students and parents learned about planning and preparing for college, financial aid, scholarships, grant and loans and other options for college.

posted 04/03/2008

DeWitt Perry Students Experience the Life of a Cowboy
DeWitt Perry seventh graders experienced Texas History in a whole new way. Billy (Hat) Wilson, a farrier, taught the students about the proper way to shoe a horse. Wilson is a member of the American Farrier’s Association.

posted 04/03/2008

Health Occupation Students Host Blood Drive
On Mar. 14, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) partnered with Carter Blood Care to host a Community Blood Drive at R. L. Turner High School. Many students 17 and older, faculty and staff participated in the donation to save lives and to sign up for the Bone Marrow Registry.

posted 03/28/2008

Carrollton Elementary Students Participate in AgVenture
Carrollton Elementary third grade students visited the Agriculture Science Project Center in
Carrollton on Mar. 12. The third grade students learned about the history and importance of the Agricultural Industry through hands-on projects and activities.

posted 03/13/2008

Middle School Band Students Learn from College-Level Musicians
The University of North Carolina Faculty Brass Quintet visited several C-FB ISD schools to perform and instruct students on Brass instruments. The Quintet played for the Perry, Polk, and Blalack Middle school band students.

posted 03/11/2008

Dave Blair Intermediate Students Skate for Fitness and Fun
Students at Dave Blair Intermediate School learned to inline skate as a way to increase physical fitness as well as have lots of fun! The week-long inline skating class is for students in third through fifth grades.

posted 03/03/2008

C-FB ISD UIL Middle School Academic Competition Results
On Thurs., Feb. 21, 547 students participated in the C-FB ISD Middle School Academic Competition held at Newman Smith High School. During this event, students compete and demonstrate excellence in an area of academic strength. At each middle school, teams of five students are created for each division – with three contestants and two alternates. Individual medals are awarded to the first six places in each of the contests.

The 2008 first place recipients in each of the following divisions are:

• Art (6th Grade) – Brooke Viegut
  
• Art (Mixed 7/8th Grades) – Kristen Murillo
  
• Calculator (7th Grade) – Quinn Daily
  
• Calculator (8th Grade) – Shayla Lance
  
• Dictionary Skills (6th Grade) – Lauren Senegal
  
• Dictionary Skills (Mixed 7/8th Grades) - Troy Bonneau
  
• Editorial Writing (Mixed 7/8th Grades) – Tanya Rajan
  
• Impromptu Speaking (7th Grade) – Maddie Wright
  
• Impromptu Speaking (8th Grade) – Mitchell Furgeson
  
• Listening Skills (6th Grade) – Joshua Weese
  
• Listening Skills (Mixed 7/8th Grades) – Anastazia Frolova
  
• Maps, Charts, &Amp; Graphs (6th Grade) – Kim Phan
  
• Maps, Charts, &Amp; Graphs (Mixed 7/8th Grades) - Connie Shen
  
• Mathematics (6th Grade) – Steffi Lee
  
• Mathematics (7th Grade) – Jeremy Dowell
  
• Mathematics (8th Grade) – Nick Uebele
  
• Modern Oratory (Mixed 7/8th Grades) – Haley Crockett
  
• Music Memory (6th Grade Team) – Ian Burns, Erin Elliott, Christi Hemmeline, Peri Hornquist, Ellyn Puckett
  
• Number Sense (6th Grade) – Taka Yosimoto
  
• Number Sense (7th Grade) – Samantha Guu
  
• Number Sense (8th Grade) – Brent Caughron
  
• Oral Reading (6th Grade) – Maria Lozano
  
• Oral Reading (7th Grade) – Joel Munoz
  
• Oral Reading (8th Grade) – Michelle Brite
  
• Ready Writing (6th Grade) – Mary Leroy
  
• Ready Writing (7th Grade) – Christine Chen
  
• Ready Writing (8th Grade) – Susan Velazquez
  
• Science (7th Grade) - David Saenz
  
• Science (8th Grade) – Cardell Henry
  
• Social Studies (6th Grade) – Jacob Setzer
  
• Social Studies (Mixed 7/8th Grades) – Joseph Caldicott
  
• Spelling (6th Grade) – Spandana Mandaloju
  
• Spelling (7th Grade) – Christine Chen
  
• Spelling (8th Grade) – David Chi

posted 02/29/2008

Thompson Elementary Shares in a Special Welcome Home
Cayo Hampton’s father has been serving in Iraq for more than a year. This kindergarten student received a special surprise when his father came home from Iraq and greeted him at dismissal time. Teachers, friends, family and staff celebrated and cheered for the reunited family. The Thompson school family thanked Cayo’s father, Andrew Hampton, for the service he has given to our country.

posted 02/27/2008

C-FB ISD Hosts First Ever GO RED Event
In celebration of American Heart Month, the school district hosted a "GO RED for Women" event on Wed., Feb. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the R. L. Turner auditorium. Two Cardiology Nurse Practitioners spoke on the importance of a healthy heart.

posted 02/27/2008

World War II Tuskegee Airman Visits Furneaux Elementary
Don Elder, a World War II Tuskegee Airman, visited Furneaux Elementary on Feb. 1. The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who volunteered to become America's first Black military airmen. Their success during World War II, not losing a single bomber to enemy fire in more than 200 combat missions, is a record unmatched by any other fighter group. The men received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the most prestigious award bestowed by the Congress. Don Elder shared his medal with the Furneaux students.

posted 02/14/2008

Performance Brings Black History Month to Life for Local Students
Fifth grade students at Rainwater Elementary honored famous Black Americans at a Black History Month Celebration including the school’s namesake, Annie Heads Rainwater. The event honored Mrs. Rainwater – her life and her impact on our community. The Feb. 1 celebration included a “Who am I” recitation about famous Black Americans and a student choir performance.

posted 02/13/2008

C-FB ISD Celebrates the 100th Day of School
Feb. 7 was a special day for classes across the district. It was the 100th day of school. Many campuses, including Rainwater Elementary, used the special day to explore and learn fun facts about the number 100. Through games, activities and songs students learned math concepts including place value, skip counting, addition, and number identification.

posted 02/13/2008

National Signing Day - Seniors are College Bound
Wed., Feb. 6 is National College Signing Day for high school sports. National College Signing Day is the first day that a high school recruit can sign a letter of intent to attend a specific college or university. C-FB ISD is proud to announce that the following students are pursuing academic and athletic excellence through post-secondary education.

Newman Smith High School

The celebration honoring the students signing their letter of intent will be on Feb. 6 at 2:45 p.m. in the Newman Smith High School Community Room, 2335 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton.

Katy Lingle – McNeese State University, Soccer

Creekview High School

The celebration honoring the students signing their letter of intent will be on Feb. 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the Creekview High School Cafeteria, 3201 Old Denton Rd., Carrollton.

Lonzie Range - Iowa State, Football
Juan Thrasher - Virginia Military Institute, Football
Jackie Ibarra - Lady of the Lake, Soccer
Vikki Alonzo - University of Miami, Soccer
Krista Lopez - Oklahoma State University, Soccer
Christine Elder - Midwestern University, Soccer
Micaela Manley - St. Edwards, Soccer
Ashley Fraser - University of Tulsa, Soccer
Taylor Clinebell - Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Volleyball
Brittany McDonald - Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Volleyball
Lindsey Yearby - Northern Oklahoma, Softball
Elizabeth Agpalo - Northern Oklahoma, Softball
Dorcas Akinniyi - University of Wisconsin - Madison, Track
Nima Naderi - Southern Methodist University, Soccer
Brandon Pfluger - Georgetown University, Soccer

posted 02/07/2008

Texas Rangers Baseball Players Visit Long Middle School
Texas Rangers Third Baseman Travis Metcalf and Rangers Player German Duran along with Rangers mascot, Captain, and radio personality Eric Nadel visited Dan F. Long Middle School sixth graders. The special visitors spoke about how important education has been in their own lives and encouraged the students to use education as a vehicle to make their dreams come true. Students also interacted with the guests through a question and answer time. The sixth grade students were amazed at the antics and acrobatic abilities of the Rangers mascot, Captain.

C-FB ISD Night with the Texas Rangers is May 9. Keep watching for more details about this special event.

posted 02/04/2008

McLaughlin Elementary Hosts “SOUPer Bowl Cook-Off”
McLaughlin Elementary staff members raised money for a good cause while enjoying delicious soups. The staff raised money for the North Texas Food 4 Kids Program through a soup cook-off. The event raised over $200 for needy children in North Texas and exemplified the C-FB ISD character value of service and giving back to the community.

posted 01/31/2008

C-FB ISD Honors Retirees
Many campuses and district offices recently celebrated and honored retiring C-FB ISD staff members including Paul Chambers, security department, MaryLea Sumner, McKamy Elementary, Mary Elaine Judkins, Furneaux Elementary, Sharon Jacobs, Marie Huie Special Education Center, and Charlotte Griffis, Blair Intermediate School.

For tickets call Mary Gesino at 972-968-5400. You can also get information on this production and the entire Theatre season for R. L. Turner at www.rlturnertheatre.com.

posted 01/30/2008

R. L. Turner Fine Arts presents "Annie Get Your Gun"
R. L. Turner Fine Arts presents “Annie Get Your Gun,” R. L. Turner High School, 1600 Josey Lane, Carrollton, Jan. 24-26, 7:30 p.m.

The story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley falling in love with her rival, Frank Butler, is animated with non-stop hits: Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better; I Got the Sun in the Morning; They Say It’s Wonderful; There’s No Business Like Show Business; and more. Tickets: $8 for general admission, $10 for reserved seating.

For tickets call Mary Gesino at 972-968-5400. You can also get information on this production and the entire Theatre season for R. L. Turner at www.rlturnertheatre.com.

posted 01/25/2008

Janie Stark Celebrates Grandparents' Day
Students and faculty at Janie Stark Elementary celebrated Grandparents’ Day by inviting the grandparents of any Stark student to a special lunch. The students created name badges for their grandparents. Laughs, smiles and lots of hugs filled the day for the grandparents and their Stark family.

posted 12/13/2007

C-FB ISD Honored Employees for Years of Service
The School Board celebrated the service of 217 team members who have been a part of the C-FB ISD organization for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40 years. Dr. Annette T. Griffin said, “I marvel at the spirit of these individuals. They are truly the heart of C-FB ISD. Their passion for public education and children are what keeps our district a premiere public school system – a beacon of hope not only for our community, but for this state and country.” Donald Sheffield, Kathy McWhorter and Nancy Strickland, all who have C-FB ISD schools named after them, joined the celebration as well.

posted 12/13/2007

Colonial Days at McCoy Elementary
Fifth graders experienced life in a different time first-hand through a Colonial Day Celebration.  The students rotated through nine stations: candle making, cooking, tin art, dancing, crafts, quilting, pomander balls, story telling, and corn husk dolls. Lunch and dessert were even cooked over an open fire.

posted 12/13/2007

Freeman Elementary Hosts Math Night
Freeman Elementary hosted its Second Annual Math Night, Circus! Circus!, at Freeman Elementary on Dec. 6. The night included fun math games, reading interesting math books, browsing interactive math websites, and gaining new math information. All kindergarten through fifth grade students and parents were invited for the exciting evening of math fun.

posted 12/13/2007

Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten Visits Rainwater Elementary
Adam Weinstein, a Rainwater Elementary third grader won the NFL’s Take a Player to School Campaign. On Tues., Dec. 4 Dallas Cowboys Tight End, Jason Witten, was welcomed at Rainwater Elementary. Witten was warmly greeted by high-fives from the 450 Rainwater students.

Witten spent the morning in Weinstein’s third-grade class helping with a math lesson, playing catch with students and speaking to the student body about achieving their dreams and staying healthy through 60 minutes of play each day.

Student Brings Cowboys Star To School, NBC Channel 5
Jason Witten Visits Carrollton School, CBS Channel 11
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten visits Rainwater Elementary, www.dallasnews.com
Celebrity for a day, The Carrollton Leader

posted 12/10/2007

Turner Students Learn from Hands-On CareFlight Helicopter Visit
Students experienced first-hand the important role that CareFlight plays in responding to a crisis.  On Thurs., Nov. 15 at 8 a.m. a CareFlight Helicopter landed at R. L. Turner High School as a part of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classes in the BioMedical Professions Academy. 

The EMT class at R. L. Turner High School prepares students to take their EMT certification and provides a hands-on experience for students who plan to further their medical careers after high school.

posted 11/28/2007

C-FB ISD Celebrates National Children's Book Week
Through various campus activities and district initiatives, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is celebrating National Children's Book Week Nov. 12-16. Carrollton Elementary celebrated Children’s Book Week with special guests reading to students. Guests included Mayor Becky Miller and Fox 4’s Mike Doocy.

posted 11/28/2007

C-FB ISD Schools Celebrate Veterans Day
Every year students in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD honor our nation’s Veterans. R. L. Turner High School, Newman Smith High School, Vivian Field Middle School, Blalack Middle School, and Janie Stark Elementary hosted Veteran’s Day Celebrations this year. As a district, we want to thank the men and women who have served and protected our country.

posted 11/14/2007

Polk Middle School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22-26
With the help of Mr. Fred Lockwood, student council sponsor and art teacher, the Ted Polk Middle School student council used Red Ribbon Week as a way to serve the law enforcement agents in Carrollton. The student council sold pinwheels for “Do Not Let Drugs Spin Your Life Out of Control” and Hawaiian Leis for “Lay Down Drugs.” The student council raised $1,000 that they donated to the Carrollton Police Department.

posted 11/06/2007

C-FB ISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22-26
Each year schools across America honor the anniversary of the tragic death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena as Red Ribbon Week. On this twenty-second anniversary, the Red Ribbon reminds us of the sacrifice DEA Agent Camarena made when he was killed by drug traffickers in Mexico. After his death, parents in Illinois and Virginia were determined that Agent Camarena’s life and death would not be in vain. They urged citizens to wear the symbolic Red Ribbon, and the Red Ribbon campaign was born. Today, the Red Ribbon Campaign is a national awareness campaign promoting drug-free lifestyles. Wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this observance presents a unified and visible symbol of our commitment to free our communities from the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

posted 11/05/2007

Perry Middle School Students Experience Spanish Mission Life
For one day, the DeWitt Perry Middle School Library is transformed into a Spanish Mission. As students enter “Mission De La Perry,” they play the role of Native Americans. Students learn the struggles that the Native Americans faced learning a new language, culture, religion, and way of life. After the first-hand experience of Texas Native American life, the students analyze and evaluate their new knowledge through discussions and writing. “Mission De La Perry” is a valuable tool created by a team of educators including the librarian and several teachers. Lasting impressions and rich learning experiences for students successfully combine in “Mission De La Perry.”

posted 10/31/2007

C-FB ISD Students Gain National Recognition in Scholarly Achievement
C-FB ISD Students have gained recognition on the national level. Seven students were recipients of the 2008 National Hispanic Recognition program through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Three Newman Smith High School students are Semifinalists in the 44th Annual Achievement Scholarship competition. Ranchview High School student Kristin Thompson was presented with the 2008 National Achievement Program Outstanding Participant award.

Click here to read the full press release regarding the National Hispanic Recognition Program

Click here to read the full press release regarding the 44th Annual Achievement Scholarship and 2008 National Achievement Program

posted 10/30/2007

Business Group Names its Honor Roll Schools; Six C-FB ISD Schools Make the List
The Texas Business and Education Coalition (TBEC) announced that 385 public schools across the state had earned recognition on the 2007 TBEC Honor Roll. The TBEC Honor Roll is the most prestigious award for sustained, academic excellence in Texas.

Six Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (C-FB ISD) schools made the Honor Roll. The schools named were Blalack Middle School, Kent Elementary, McCoy Elementary, McKamy Elementary, Rainwater Elementary, and Country Place Elementary.

Click here to read the full press release

posted 10/25/2007

2007 Annual Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Quad Meet
2007 Annual Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD "Quad Meet" was held Oct. 4 at the C-FB Natatorium at Standridge Stadium.

Swim Meet Results (PDF)

posted 10/25/2007

Bowlers Make Their Mark
The Carrollton All Stars are preparing for the next Special Olympic bowling event by practicing their skills. These bowlers are sure to be gold medal winners. The C-FB ISD Special Area Olympics Bowling Competition is Oct. 30, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., USA Bowl, 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas. Volunteers are welcome to contact Leslie Carter at 972-968-5800 or by email carterle@cfbisd.edu.

posted 10/24/2007

First Annual CFB Middle School AVID Family Reunion
DeWitt Perry Middle School hosted the AVID-ly FUN First Annual CFB Middle School AVID Family Reunion. AVID students, teachers, and principals enjoyed a day of camaraderie, fellowship and good old-fashioned fun. Glen Sanders, motivational speaker and former NFL player, spoke to the students about making wise decisions for a successful future. Students enjoyed Olympic-style games, bounce houses, music and more.

posted 10/22/2007

Educational Foundation Launches Annual Employee Campaign
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation is proud to partner with Van Chevrolet of Carrollton for the annual Employee Giving Campaign beginning Oct. 15.

The Campaign Kick-off meeting with C-FB ISD campus coordinators was held on Sept. 26, sponsored by Van Chevrolet. The coordinators enjoyed food and prizes provided by Van.

Van Chevrolet is committed to supporting our teachers and students. Every employee who donates to the foundation during the month of October receives a FREE OIL CHANGE at Van Chevrolet. Van will also award prizes each week during the campaign through the weekly drawings. Thanks to Van Chevrolet for supporting C-FB teachers and students.

Flyer (PDF)

For more information, please view the Press Release.

posted 10/15/2007

McWhorter Elementary Goes for the Gold
McWhorter Elementary launched a reading program called "Go for the Gold" to coincide with the Winter Olympics. The objective of the reading program is to have students set reading goals for the school year. The kick-off of the program was Thurs., Sept. 20. The kick-off event included helping Starbucks setting a world record of reading record the same book at the same time by the most people in one day. Students also heard stories performed by Tere Troncoso from the Bilingual Department and received a free book of their own.

posted 10/05/2007

"A Morning for Children Breakfast" – A Huge Success
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Education Foundation hosted the seventh annual fundraising breakfast in 2007 on October 2. The Emcee was Riney Jordan — national speaker, author, and motivational humorist.

Keynote Speaker was America's leading family humorist, Dr. Charles Petty. Dr. Petty presented insights on how educators can help students achieve their dreams. He reminded participants of the impact educators have upon students and shared some principles that help empower students. He motivated and inspired educators to put these principles into practice.

For more information about the Educational Foundation visit www.educational-foundation.org.

posted 10/04/2007

R. L. Turner Celebrates Opening of New Building
The Navy Junior ROTC (NJROTC) celebrated the opening of their new building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 3. Rear Adm. Jon W. Bayless, Jr., Commander Navy Region Midwest, joined R. L. Turner principal Lance Campbell, Board Member Lynn Chaffin, Board Member Nancy Watten, Board Member Frank Shor, Asst. Superintendent Dr. Bobby Burns, Com. Dan Murphy and Master Chief Martin Wesley in cutting the ribbon declaring the NJROTC open. The celebration included performances by the Navy Band Mid-South Freedom, a simulator, tours and refreshments. The premiere facilities for the NJROTC were funded through the 2003 Bond Referendum.

posted 10/03/2007

C-FB ISD National Merit Semifinalists Announced
Carrollton - Farmers Branch ISD is proud to announce the semifinalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship program. The seminfinalists are:

More than 1.4 million high school juniors entered the 2008 National Merit Program by taking the 2006 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The semifinalists in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program include the highest scoring in each state. There are 16,000 semifinalists in the 53rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The semifinalists have an opportunity to compete for 8,200 Merit Scholarship awards totaling $34 million.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, high school seniors must have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by the school administrator, and earn similar SAT scores and advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists will become finalists.

Approximately half of those finalists will receive a Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. According to the National Merit Scholarship Program, "Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies."

posted 10/01/2007

Golf Tournament, Gala to Benefit the Vivian Field Family Health Center
Tee time has arrived once again for the 2007 Family Health Center Pro-Am. Hosted by Professional Golf Association golfers Andrew Magee, Scott Verplank and Brian Watts, the tournament was held Mon., Sept. 24 at Brookhaven Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Andrew Magee-Scott Verplank-Brian Watts Endowment Fund. The primary recipient of this fund is the Family Health Center in Farmers Branch, which serves the Metrocrest area. The Center provides health and dental services for at-risk and disadvantaged children and their families. Contributions to the fund also are used to enhance the educational opportunities for children in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.

posted 09/26/2007

Ranchview High School Celebrates Homecoming
On Fri., Sept. 14 Ranchview High School celebrated Homecoming. The Ranchview Wolves dominated Bonham High school in football on Friday evening. During half-time at the football game, the Ranchview Homecoming Court was named. The Homecoming Court enjoyed the Homecoming festivities on Saturday evening with a dance.

posted 09/18/2007

Creekview High School Shows Off School Spirit
Creekview High School students and staff cheered on their football and volleyball teams with WFAA channel 8 television's "The Why Guy."

posted 09/18/2007

Wrapped Up in Reading
Furneaux principal Jim Cunningham was wrapped like a mummy by students who completed the summer reading list. Mr. Cunningham and the Furneaux librarian, Donna Durrant, creatively encourage students to read from the Texas Bluebonnet Award Reading List. This year, students who completed the reading were able to help warp Mr. Cunningham into a mummy. As a part of the celebration, Mr. Cunningham read a mummy book to the students at the special awards assembly. "I truly believe that the students who read over the summer are ready for school and will do better the following year. Reading is one of the most important skills we can give a child," said Mr. Cunningham.

posted 09/11/2007

Rosemeade Elementary Principal Goes "Wild" to Encourage Reading
Ms. M. Amy Miller of principal of Rosemeade Elementary encouraged her students to read over the summer in a unique way. Each student who turned in a summer reading log helped build a challenge course for Ms. Miller to drive. Dressed in "Harley" gear, Ms. Miller rode her child-sized motorcycle across the reading road constructed by the students as the students cheered her on during a school assembly.

posted 09/11/2007

Honoring the Heroes of September 11
Newman Smith High School students including Student Council members, and the Leadership class, honored local firefighters and police officers, thanking them for the work public servants have done for citizens in such events as the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. The students presented cards, gifts and edible treats as a way to thank Carrollton’s first responders.

posted 09/11/2007

Maybe it's Magic – C-FB ISD Students Explore Musical Theater
At the C-FB ISD summer enrichment program, Exploration Academy, some students are venturing through the musical theater production process. From audition to curtain call, the enrichment class, "Maybe it's Magic: An Introduction to Musical Theater," opens the eyes of the young thespians to the life of musical theatre. Students journey through the process of creating a musical theater production, Into the Woods, Junior, by exploring aspects of theater like blocking, staging, costumes, characterization, set design, auditioning, voice projection and much more. At the end of the four week class, students will perform the musical they have helped to create. Family and friends will join the thespians on Wed., June 27 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Blalack Middle School, 1706 Peters Colony, Carrollton, for the musical performance.

posted 06/26/2007