Serving and Honoring Others



Newman Smith Vocal Ensemble

 In C-FB ISD, we always talk about our singular goal of high achievement for all students.  We believe that it is important that our team knows what our purpose is as we move our students' learning forward.  Along with our students learning reading, writing and math, we also emphasize the ideals on which this country was established.

In 1996, a group of parents, teachers, and students worked with the School Board to develop the district’s character values. They selected seven standards that they believed were concepts on which this country was founded. The seven traits are

• respect
• pride
• integrity
• service
• responsibility
• cooperation
• citizenship

R. L. Turner ROTC

Our goal as educators is to model these principles throughout our district whether in the classrooms, on the playing fields or in district offices. We want our students, families and the entire community to know that character values are alive and well in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District.

In November, our students and staff model respect and citizenship as they celebrate Veterans Day. The students hold assemblies, special ceremonies and other projects where they welcome veterans as well as men and women who are currently serving in the armed services.  These activities are planned by our students because they understand the sacrifices made by these men and women.

One of Our Heroes at R. L. Turner

Earlier this week, R. L. Turner and Newman Smith High Schools held assemblies.  Our students are so honored to have these men and women on their campuses. Sometimes, we are not sure who benefits more from these events – the students or the individuals being recognized.


In C-FB ISD, we so appreciate the staff members who collaborate with the students who participate in the assembly as members of the color guard, the choir, and other performance groups.  Your talents provide such inspiration to the veterans and armed service members whom your schools are honoring, but at the same time, you are showing them what is right with public education in C-FB ISD. 

 



Mr. Tom Lytle, retired Special Forces,
presents Newman Smith Principal
Joe Pouncy a commemorative coin



We are also proud of the respect and admiration that the students in audience have for those who have given so much for our country.  Our students are models of the seven character values adopted by our district.

We have two more assemblies scheduled to honor Veterans Day.  If you are veteran in our community and wish to attend, please contact the principal's office of that school.  We would like to thank you for your service.

Some of Our Heroes at Newman Smith

Blalack Middle School Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

Vivian Field Middle School Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 15 at 2:45 p.m.



Or, if you are a community member, please join us for these special celebrations to honor those who serve our nation and community.  You will be encouraged by the outpouring of support C-FB ISD students give to the men and women who have given service to our great country.  

We encourage everyone to model the district character values of respect, pride, integrity, service, responsibility, cooperation, and citizenship and to remember that “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

To view more photos from R. L. Turner's assembly: RLT

To view more photos from Newman Smith's assembly: NSHS