Focus Points: 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014

Thanksgiving Message - Thank a Teacher

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Take time this Thanksgiving Season to thank your child's teacher.

Friday, November 7, 2014

We Need You!

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Hear Author Jamie Vollmer Speak to CFB Staff, Parents and Community

Join the Conversation - Hear Author Jamie Vollmer

You’re invited to spend an hour with Dr. Bobby Burns, Superintendent of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and guest speaker Mr. Jamie Vollmer to learn why community support is crucial to the success of public education.

November 13, 2014

5-6 pm

Newman Smith High School

2335 N. Josey Lane

Carrollton, Texas 75006

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Celebrating Our Staff

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October is Principals Month. Listen to what some of our students have to say about our fabulous principals.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

CFB Opportunities

Check out this series of videos about the many opportunities for students in CFBISD.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Reading is More Than a Meme

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Back the Future

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How Can I Get Involved?

Join the PTA at your child's school PTA Website
Volunteer in CFB schools Volunteer Information
Be a Mentor

Check out the pictures from the Back the Future Rally at Ranchview High School.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

June 5 School Board Meeting Recap

The School Board held its monthly meeting on June 5, 2014.
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The meeting included:
Recognition:

Recognition of VIP teacher Erica Cole from Long Middle School
Recognition of MVP Award Recipients –

Ann Beltran – Technology & Learning Center, Help Desk
Cathy Burton – Turner High School, Receptionist
Jeanne Hyden – Standridge Stadium, Fine Arts
Jennifer Nix – Administration Building, Accounting
Siek Pon – Service Center, Operations
Becky Sanchez – Administration Building, Payroll
Mary Shaddox – Service Center, Operations
Susan Stevens – Administration Building, Human Resources
Jahmal Thomas – Technology & Learning Center, Security
Brad White – Service Center, Operations

The University Council for Education Administration honored Farmers Branch principal Susan Machayo as the UCEA Excellence in Educational Leadership Award Recipient.
The Masonic Lodge honored School Board Member Nancy Watten with the Masonic Lodge Community Builders Award.
The district honored Essilor as a Business Partner.
Kacie's Run presented a check to Special Olympics. Kacie’s Run is a valuable organization that helps our Special Olympics students be able to compete. But it also allows the opportunity for all our students to grow as leaders and develop character traits like empathy, compassion and service.

Board Member Reorganization:

Board President - James Goode
Vice President - Frank Shor
Secretary - Nancy Watten
Assistant Secretary - Richard Fleming

Board Items:

The Fine Arts and Athletics departments presented their annual reports with accolades from both divisions. Congratulations to our students for their fine arts and athletic accomplishments this year. Did you know we had state champions in wrestling and track and field as well as in Mock Trial? And we had national champions in step and mock trial? Way to go!
The Board approved the consent agenda items including approving an order for refunding bonds. This is similar to refinancing bonds and will save the district and tax payers over $500,000. Our current tax rate is lower than it has been in 20 years. This action will lower the tax rate even more.

Board Agenda

Board Video

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Elementary Technology Update

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Focus Points: Unwritten

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

THANK YOU!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Come to THE EVENT on May 2 from 5-7 pm

Join us on May 2 for a celebration of our great school year. THE EVENT will be held at Standridge Stadium from 5-7 pm. We will have bounce houses, climbing walls, free food (including Blue Bell), and much more.

We will also announce the winner of this year's trip donated from the Dallas Morning News Media. All full-time employees will automatically be entered to win. We will announce the winner at 6:30 pm. You must be present to win.

Find out more at www.cfbisd.edu/theevent.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Thank You Volunteers!

April 6-13 is National Volunteer Week and April 21-25 is National Public School Volunteer Week. Thank you C-FB ISD volunteers! Schools cannot do it alone - and we couldn't make our goal of high achievement for all students happen without you.

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A Thank You Note to C-FB Librarians for National Library Week

Dear C-FB Librarians,

Thank you for all that you do to help C-FB reach its goal of "High Achievement for All Students." Ray Bradbury said, “Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future.” Never before has the role of the library been so important in the lives of our students. Libraries are a symbol of knowledge and an essential tool of learning.

It is often said that reading is the cornerstone, the essential skill from which all learning begins and flourishes. Our C-FB libraries offer learning services, books and resources that enable all members of the school community to become critical thinkers and effective users of information in all formats and media.

We are fortunate and extremely thankful that we have the most dedicated, caring and student-centered librarians anywhere. We are grateful for your service and the difference you make in the lives of our students. You make reading fun and learning possible!

Sincerely,

Dr. Bobby Burns