If you listen to the news today, you might be frightened of the future. From falling off fiscal cliffs to high crime rates, we are bombarded by negativity in the media. But I want to reassure you that our next generation of leaders is caring, thoughtful and articulate. Rest assured – the students graduating from C-FB ISD schools are prepared to lead our nation and to tackle the challenges ahead.
John M. Richardson, Jr. said, “When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened.”
I want to tell you a story of students exhibiting true character. They are making it happen. I was at Ranchview High School this week visiting their Coffee Shop. Students run a coffee shop each day learning about business and customer service. Students at Ranchview come in each morning and enjoy coffee and hot chocolate. And more importantly – they interact. As I observed the coffee shop, I was inspired. What makes this story unique? There were no barriers, boundaries, cliques, or groups. All students were treated with respect, kindness, and friendship. The day I visited, the class sold about 30 cups of coffee and hot chocolate. There were all kinds of students interacting with one another. What I saw in the coffee shop was a family. Each student in that coffee shop exhibited friendship and care for one another. I am convinced that most adults could learn a few lessons from our C-FB ISD students.
The students in C-FB ISD are making our future bright through their positive attitude, care, concern and empathy for others. I am so honored and proud to serve our students as their superintendent. Our students inspire me every day.
Take time this holiday season to encourage a C-FB ISD student. Thank them for being leaders now and in the future.
Here are a few of the inspiring stories of how C-FB ISD students are making a difference in their schools and communities:
- Freeman Elementary and Ranchview High School Partner to Feed the Homeless
- Blanton Elementary Donated over 1,700 Cans/Boxes of Food to the North Texas Food Bank
- McCoy students cheer after they made 1126 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Dallas Union Mission. This project was led by Mr. Mango and the McCoy Student Council.
- Smith Baseball Team Cleans Up Carrollton
- Ranchview Vocational Experience class volunteers every week at Irving
- NSHS & Lady Trojan Basketball Teams Help Joe’s Pizza Feed Carrollton Community
- RHS Wolves Volunteer at Riverchase Fall Carnival
- Creekview Cross Country Team Collected Items for the Austin Street Homeless Shelter
- Turner and Smith Basketball Supports Kacie’s Run
- McCoy Elementary Wins the District Pluck A Plastic Bag Challenge
- RLT Holds Pep Rally for All Stars Special Olympics Athletes
- Creekview Softball Team Members Serve Foster Kids Charity
- Perry Middle School NJHS Surpasses Food Drive Goal
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