Involvement Is Key

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Schools do a remarkable job of educating your students, but the educational team does not work alone. We have many supportive organizations, businesses and individuals who work ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with us to help our students and families. One such supporting organization is the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

The local school PTA units along with the C-FB ISD Council PTA compose the largest child advocacy organization that the district has. The C-FB ISD Council PTA currently works with 37 PTAs, including 3 early childhood PTAs, 24 elementary PTAs, 6 middle school PTAs, and 4 high school PTSAs. The council provides training, information and services to local PTAs.

Volunteers

We want parents and other adults to be actively involved in the schools. Volunteers provide much expertise and assistance for the faculty and staff. Individuals may assist in classrooms, libraries, offices -- it just depends on the needs of a campus and the skill of the volunteer.

If you know of businesses and other organizations that may be willing to support your school through volunteers, share that information with your school’s PTA president and/or your school principal. We know that a personal contact can open the doors to volunteers and partnerships.  If you are donating your time as a volunteer, thank you for helping the district focus on its goal of "high achievement for all students."

The local school PTAs are key connectors as they work with families, students, faculty and staff.  These involved parents and family members are always looking for ways to help families support their children’s education. Most C-FB ISD schools are finishing up their PTA membership drives, but it's never to late to join. Click on PTA Sites to find more information about local PTAs or your individual school.


Two Council Projects
Two Council PTA projects that benefit C-FB ISD in huge ways are:

• The Clothes Closet -- A long-time project of the council, the Clothes Closet, assists district students and their families with "gently-used" clothing items. The Closet is not-for-profit and is maintained solely by local volunteers. The PTA is always in need of monetary donations and volunteers to maintain the closet. For more information, you may email the Council PTA or visit the Clothes Closet website page.

• Gently Used Book Sale -- Now in its eleventh year, the sale is the Council's main fundraiser.  The book sale also increases the organization's community awareness and promotes literacy as well as provides funds for grants and scholarships.  If you have items for donation, you may drop them off at any campus. Visit the Book Sale website for information. 

Other Parent Involvement
Take time to visit with your child’s teacher(s) so that you know what your child needs academically to be successful this school year. If you have not already signed up, check out the district’s Parent Self Serve. It is an online information system for parents/guardians.

Through the system, parents can check student attendance and academic progress. For more information about Parent Self Serve, click on its website: Parent Self Serve.  If parents have any concerns with the district's Parent Serve, they should contact the district's Technology Help Desk (972-968-4357).

The work of the PTA and volunteers assist C-FB ISD in providing a safe and caring environment as well as support systems for families. These partnerships enable the district to meet its strategic objective: "continuously improve the learning environment for students and staff." By combining our resources and efforts, we make sure that our schools are places where students feel accepted and challenged to learn.