We Had a Great Year; Relax and Get Ready for 2012-13

Thank you for a great 2011-2012 school year. The year was excellent from day one thanks to the outstanding preparation of our teachers, principals and entire educational team. We had an outstanding school year because everyone was focused on one goal: "high achievement for all students."

The Board of Trustees and I also want to compliment everyone for adjusting to the new school times. We know that this was a huge change for our entire school district. As I visited the campuses throughout the year, I saw engaged students and teachers. Our School Board members attended many school functions, activities, fine art and athletic events. All of us appreciate the "Bright Spots" that we saw in C-FB ISD.

Here are just a few "Bright Spots" from the 2011-2012 school year:

• The R. L. Turner High School Centennial Celebration which recognized all graduates from Carrollton and R. L. Turner High Schools for 100 years.
• R. L. Turner teacher Robyn Elliott being named the 2012 Texas History Teacher of the Year.
• Creekview High School teacher Robert Shepard was the twenty-first Speech and Debate Coach inducted into the Texas Forensic Association Hall of Fame.
• Davis Elementary Nurse Debbie Wise was named a finalist in the D Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Awards.
• Missey Head from Creekview High School was named the 2012 School Educator of the Year by the Texas Educator Theatre Association.
• Creekview High School teacher Brian Horn was the recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award by Humanities Texas.
• Creekview High School and Newman Smith High School received the "2011 College Readiness Award" from the Texas ACT Council for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and significantly increasing their level of achievement and college readiness.
• R. L. Turner High School received a $502,250 grant from LBJ Express to encourage students to take more Advanced Placement (AP) classes).
• iTeach Texas, a private alternative certification program for teachers, named Bryan Kenney, a Dan F. Long teacher as its secondary Candidate of the Year. 
• In the 2012 C-FB ISD staff survey, 97% said the work they do is meaningful.

Good Elementary staff, students and families get
"sneak peak" at their new building in May.

We also want to salute the students, staff and families at R. E. Good Elementary School. For many months, their school has been "under construction." Their school, originally built in 1956, is being replaced with a completely new building. When the students, teachers and entire team return for the 2012-13 year, there will be a new R. E. Good Elementary. You can check out the progress at the  Sneak Peak at the "new" Good Elementary.

Although school is out for the summer, life in C-FB ISD is still moving forward. We are having summer school. Our teachers and administrators are running our summer After the Bell program. Hundreds and hundreds of our teachers  and educational team are participating in professional development classes. And, of course, our Human Resources Department will be hiring team members to replace those educators who chose to retire or leave C-FB ISD for other reasons. Our great Facilities Services team will get our schools in shape for our students and staff when they return in August. We also be conducting our first C-FB ISD Community Ambassador Academy; you can still sign up for three sessions.

While you are enjoying the summer months, this would be an excellent time for you to "share your story" about a C-FB ISD team member who has made a difference in your life or the positive impact that our district has made in your life.  Share Your Story Form 

Of course, we encourage everyone involved with the C-FB ISD to take time to relax, reflect and get ready for the 2012-2013 school year. The new school year will start back in full swing with our teachers returning on August 20. Students will return on August 27 with the exception of pre-kindergartners who will begin on September 4. We encourage you to stay in touch with us by checking in on http://www.cfbisd.edu/, Twitter, or Facebook.  By staying in the "know," you will be investing your time and energy in education -- an investment that always pays the best interest.

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