You Are Invited to Two Special Events on April 14

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District has a long, rich history. When we look back, we see a story of continued growth through decades of change. Although the sizes of the schools, the building structures and the instructional methods are different, the commitment and involvement of families are as strong in 2012 as in the first days of public education in the communities we serve.

That commitment can be seen in two events occurring on Sat., April 14.

• The Spring Symposium 2012, co-sponsored by the C-FB ISD Association for the Gifted & Talented and the district's Advanced Academic Services Department

• The R. L. Turner High School Centennial Celebration

The annual Spring Symposium takes place at the Technology Learning Center (TLC), 2427 Carrick, Farmers Branch from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The symposium offers a day of enriching workshops for all Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD families and educators.  While the adults are learning, elementary-aged students (kindergarten through grade 5) have the opportunity for hands-on learning activities. Teachers and administrators can receive up to 6.0 gifted-talented update credit hours for attending the entire event.

Students in the C-FB ISD Summer Academy
for Gifted Academy (SAGE) create robots.

For the adults, the morning begins with Dr. Linda Silverman from the Institute for the Study of Advanced Development and its subsidiary, the Gifted Development Center, in Denver, Colorado.  Her topic is "If Our Child Is So Smart, Why Aren't Our Lives Easier?' After Dr. Silverman, you will have the opportunity to attend various breakout sessions led by teachers, administrators and others. To find out more about the specific sessions, click here: sessions.  For a registration flyer: Registration Flyer (PDF)

We appreciate the support and involvement of the Association of the Gifted and Talented.  The association began its partnership in 1979 with the district.  During that time, the members have worked to provide support to parents, students, teachers, principals and all educators working with gifted and talented students.  To learn more about the organization, visit http://www.cfbgifted.org/. Again, the association and the Department of Advanced Academic Services invite all C-FB ISD to attend the symposium on Sat., April 14.

Join us for the R. L. Turner High School Centennial Celebration on the afternoon of Sat., April 14 at the school, 1600 Josey Lane, Carrollton from 2 to 5 p.m.   The event will honor the school's 100th graduating class.

The faculty, staff and students are planning an outstanding afternoon of events for alumni, families, friends, and future Lions. 

Festivities begin at 2 p.m. with a ceremony in the theatre, including the announcement of a Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. 

Other activities include:

• Campus Tours and Activities 2:45-5:00 p.m.
• Opening of a 25-year old Time Capsule sealed in 1987
• Dedication of a Time Capsule to be opened in 2037
• Future Lions' Kid Zone
• Taste of C-FB with local food vendors
•  A Trip "Down Memory Lane" with a collection of yearbooks and newspapers dating back to 1939

Future Lion at the 2011 RLT
Homecoming Game

We began celebrating the 100-year anniversary in the fall when the school held its Homecoming Game and Parade.  What an exciting time as we welcomed graduates and families from many different classes. 

We hope that you will return to visit your Alma Mater on Sat., April 14 to see not only the changes in the building but also to rekindle friendships and to share memories with us about your days at Carrollton High School or R. L. Turner High School. 

For those who may not know.  In 1912, Carrollton High School graduated three students. In 2012,  R.L. Turner High School will graduate almost 500 students.

In the 100 years in between, Carrollton and R. L. Turner High  Schools have played host to many special people.  We want to honor those Lions as distinguished alumni at the Centennial Celebration.   We invite you to come to an afternoon of fun at R. L. Turner High School.  Help us make it a great afternoon and fill the building with Lion Spirit and Pride!

These two events symbolize how important our strategic objectives are to our district goal of "high achievement for all students."  Both events will help us increase stakeholder confidence in C-FB ISD.  We believe the more engaged individuals are in their schools, they have a better understanding of how their public school system operates.

The symposium will also improve the learning environment for students and increase student achievement because our students will be participating in activities as their families attend classes.  And, their families and educators will also be learning how to help their students with their learning too.  These two events are excellent examples of how our four objectives are interdependent, and how they help us focus on our goal of "high achievement for all students."

When educators, families and entire community join together, students are the winners.  That is why, C-FB ISD students are achieving at high levels.

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