Summer Clothing Giveaway

The C-FB PTA Clothes Closet is giving away summer clothing this Saturday, June 29th. Any C-FB ISD family is eligible to select summer clothing for FREE for the entire family.

The Summer Clothing Giveaway will be held this Saturday at the R. L. Turner High School cafeteria from 10am – 1pm. The cafeteria entrance is at the back of the school. 

Strategic Communications Team Wins National Awards

The Strategic Communications Team won four awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

• The team won two 2013 NSPRA Golden Achievement Awards for the district's Ambassador Program and THE EVENT. 
• The team also won two Awards of Excellence for their Future C-FB campaign and their Top Ten Reasons to Choose C-FB piece.
• The team received an Award of Merit for their Open Enrollment marketing material as well. 

Learn how to be an Ambassador for C-FB ISD. 

Check out the Top Ten Reasons to Choose C-FB. 

Check out our Future C-FB information. 

Singing and Dancing - It's Not Just on American Idol

Imagine over 400 students singing and dancing in a daily program intended to help develop the English language and vocabulary. This summer program is Learning the Language in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. Learning the Language is being hosted at Central Elementary this year. 

Since 1985, Bilingual and ESL students in C-FB have been attending Learning the Language during the summer. The purpose of the program is to develop English through the use of fairy tales, songs and movement. 

The Pied Piper visits the students every day for one hour to sing songs that he wrote himself and dance, while developing oral language in kids. Each student receives a CD to keep with all the music they sing to practice at home. 

Teachers use fairy tales, poems, and hands-on activities to engage kids in the learning. Kids love coming to school every day during the summer to learn and sing with teachers and the Piper. The program consists predominantly of Pre-K and Kinder students. Students in 1st-5th grades who are new to the country also attend. Older students participate in a puppet show that correlates with the fairy tale they read that week. The program is four weeks long, starting June 10 and ending July 3.

Through singing, dancing, fairy tales and reading, students in C-FB learn at high levels. 

Click here to see more photos. 

C-FB ISD Announces Administrative Assignment

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (C-FB ISD) announced the following

administrative assignment for the 2013-2014 school year.

Director of Security and Operations

Pat Hester has been named the Director of Security and Operations. Mr. Hester is currently the administrator of the Bea Salazar Transition School. He has worked in C-FB ISD for 15 years. Mr. Hester previously served as an assistant principal at R. L. Turner High School and the administrator of the summer school program for the district.

McCoy Elementary Teacher Named a Top Finalist in National Teacher Competition

Lisa Runyon, McCoy Elementary teacher, was named a top ten finalist in the "Best of Us" educator competition from Johnsonville Sausage.  She won a $1,000 prize for being named a top ten finalist.  View her winning recommendation here.

C-FB ISD Announces Principal Assignment

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (C-FB ISD) Board of Trustees approved a principal appointment on June 20, 2013. The appointment will be for the 2013-2014 school year.

Early College High School
The Board approved the recommendation of Michael Arreola as the principal of The Early College High

School on the Brookhaven Campus. Mr. Arreola is currently an assistant principal at R. L. Turner High School. Mr. Arreola has worked in C-FB ISD for eight years as a student teacher, teacher, coach, administrative intern, and assistant principal.

C-FB Summer Hours

C-FB ISD is operating in summer hours from June 15 through August 2.  Central Administration and campuses will be open 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, being closed Fridays. 

District Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Back to School 2013-2014

Back to school information is being updated and added daily. Check our website for registration information,  school supply lists and more.   

Updated: Stories of Success - Our Awesome Class of 2013

The Class of 2013 in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is to be commended for their effort, dedication and general awesomeness.

• The 1,763 graduates earned over $28 million dollars in scholarships.  
• Two of our graduates earned prestigious appointments to a Military Academy.  
• And 47 of our graduates will be entering the Armed Forces.  
• We also had 16 students from the Early College High School graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate Degree from Brookhaven College.  

Students in the Class of 2013 have been accepted to colleges and universities across the nation. Here are a few:

• Stanford University 
• Columbia University
  
  
• The American University of Paris
• American University
• Carnegie Mellon University 
• New York University 
• University of Michigan
• Northwestern University 
• Spellman College
• National Theater of Costa Rica
• United States Military Academy – West Point 
• Rice University
• University of California at Berkeley 
• Drake University 
• American Musical and Dramatic Arts Academy 
• Berklee College of Music 
• Iowa State University 
• LSU 
• Oklahoma State University 
• St John’s University 
• Texas Wesleyan University 
• University of Alabama 
• University of Arkansas 
• University of Colorado 
• University of Evansville 
• University of Miami 
• University of Minnesota 
• USC 
• Wake Forest University
• Baylor University
• Texas Christian University
• The University of Tulsa
• University of Houston
• Arizona State University 
• University of Missouri 
• University of Kansas 
• Oklahoma Baptist University
• University of Oklahoma
• Davidson College 
• Austin College
• SMU
• Abilene Christian University
• University of Texas
• Texas A&M
• Sam Houston State University
• Art Institute of Dallas
• Tarleton State University
• Texas Woman's University
• University of Dallas
• University of Texas at Dallas
• University of Texas at Arlington
• University of North Texas 

Way to go Class of 2013!

• Are you a senior that’s about to graduate from C-FB? Did you graduate last year or several years ago? We want to stay in touch with you and for you to stay in touch with us.  Link to Form 

• Tell us a great story of success about a current or former student! Whether it's overcoming a studying or skill challenge, becoming an astronaut or landing a coveted job... we want you to share the stories of success we wouldn't otherwise hear about our awesome C-FB students! Link to Form

Check Out the Last School Board Meeting on YouTube

Student Nutrition is Online and Paper-Free!

Remember to apply for free or reduced school meals online!

No more paper applications to complete and return to the school office!
TO APPLY: Log into: www.cfbisd.schoollunchapp.com

Meal pre-payments can also be completed online through our NEW website!
TO REGISTER: Log into: www.myschoolbucks.com
The online application and meal pre-payment system will be available August 2013!

If you have any questions, please call Emma in Student Nutrition at 972.968.6390.

Meet C-FB's 11 MVP's for 2012-2013

The Making the Vision Possible (MVP) award program recognizes C-FB ISD full-time auxiliary, paraprofessional, and non-campus based support professional team members that exhibit leadership, innovation, cooperation, teamwork and exemplary service.

The 2012-2013 MVP's are:

John Karstetter, Specialist - Instructional Tech Lead - Technology
Ellie Ybarra, Computer Tech III - Technology Learning Center
Annette Thompson, Accounting Clerk - Business Office
Susan Chamberlain, Counseling Clerk – Newman Smith High School
Katie Tilton, CTE Assistant - CTE / Counseling
Anthony Cummins, Network Manager – Technology Learning Center
Vernon Hubbard, Computer Tech - Technology Learning Center
John Atchison, Assistant Network Manager - Technology Learning Center
Stacey Stephens, PAS Instructional Aide - Kent Elementary School
Cindy McWhorter, Receptionist - Ranchview High School
Jim Remington, Instructional Technology Support Specialist - Newman Smith High School/Technology

Las Colinas Elementary Update: Bigger, Better and a World Map Wall!

In the 2003 bond passed by voters in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, money was established to renovate Las Colinas Elementary. Due to the foundation issues in the building, the Board of Trustees and district administration have decided to build a new facility on the existing site. 

The new facility will be a two-story building with 39 classrooms totaling 89,000 square feet.  The campus will also feature larger classrooms and an additional 22,000 square feet of space. This newer and bigger facility will be a showcase featuring a World Map wall.  The cafeteria and stage facilities will be enhanced providing ample space for school meals and student performances. 

The new facility will be finished June 1, 2014.  Demolition of the existing Las Colinas facility and completion of new site work is slated to be completed by August 15, 2014.

We appreciate the patience of parents and community members as we build the students of Las Colinas an outstanding learning-focused facility.  Parking and traffic might be impacted during the building process.  

Northstar Builders will be using the unused district property near LaVillita Elementary to house construction supplies during the Las Colinas construction process.
  2003 Bond Updates: http://www.cfbisd.edu/news-events/bond-updates/

McWhorter Students Skype May 2013

McWhorter Students Skype May 2013, a set on Flickr.

C-FB students, including McWhorter Elementary students, skyped with a classroom in Columbia.

Rosemeade Students hold Art Show for Classmates 2013

Rosemeade Students hold Art Show for Classmates 2013, a set on Flickr.

Students in Ms. Thomas' class at Rosemeade Elementary took part in the van Gogh Institute for Extraordinary Minds Spring 2013 Art Show. The artists visited 'campuses' where they were taught basic art fundamentals and given a project to complete. Students created paintings, self-portraits, masks and friendship boxes. Students displayed their work as fellow classmates came to visit the show and admire the artwork.