Wednesday, September 7, 2011

September Brings Lots of Activities

Now that school is underway, all kinds of activities abound in the district. From athletic to fine art events to PTA and booster club meetings, C-FB ISD has a wealth of involvement options. We encourage families and community members to join us to support students in their activities.

During football season, our four high comprehensive schools will have Homecoming Football Games. We invite alumni back to celebrate their high school days.The Homecoming Games are at Standridge Stadium, 1330 W. Valwood Parkway, Carrollton on these dates:
This year is extremely unique for R. L. Turner High School as it celebrates the 100th Graduating Class of Carrollton High School/R. L. Turner High School. The school will host an evening Homecoming Parade at 7 p.m. on Wed., Sept. 28. RLT Class of 1983 alumnus George Dunham from the KTCK 1310 The Ticket will be the parade's Grand Marshall. We are encouraging alumni to join the current students in the parade. If you are interested, meet in the R. L. Turner parking lot at 6 p.m. or along Valwood Parkway for the parade. Alumni with questions can contact R. L. Turner Principal Georgeanne Warnock warnockg@cfbisd.edu for more information.

If you are interested in attending any high school football games this season, the district's Athletic Department has the football schedules posted online: Athletic Schedules.  That link can also provide other high school sport schedules. We invite you to come out and support any and all teams. Right now, along with football, girls' volleyball, fall tennis and golf, and cross country seasons are underway.

Our fine arts groups are performing throughout the schools and community at such events as PTA and service club meetings. They are also engaged in performance-based contests during the school year. Their successes are frequently posted on the district's website under Accolades. You can also find information about performances on the district's event dates site, on the Fine Arts Department home page, or individual campus pages.

The district created the Advantage Card to encourage residents 60 years or old to attend school events. This free card provides free general admission seating to local C-FB ISD athletic events. The card holder may swim for free during the "public swim" time at the Natatorium. Card holders may also walk free on the Standridge Stadium track.

If you are a district resident and are 60 years or older, you can request your Advantage Card in person at the C-FB ISD Administration Building, 1445 North Perry Road, Carrollton and provide a photo identification to show proof of age eligibility. Once you have your Advantage Card, you may use the card for as long as you live in the school district.

Activities play an important role in the public education setting. Your support helps us reach our goal of "high achievement for all students."  When students see that parents, families and community are backing them by attending their events and volunteering at their schools, they understand that what they are learning and doing is important to their future.  We invite you to come be a part of C-FB ISD activities and support our students.

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