Posted on May 25, 2010 | Tagged in: golf , events , education , Cy-Fair ISD , community , charity
On June 18, 2010 the 3rd Annual Eric Bassett Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament and Auction Fundraiser will be held. The $20,000 student college scholarship, awarded each year, is given in honor of Eric Bassett, a Cy-Falls High honor student and top athlete who was tragically killed in 2007.
Eric’s parents, Ana and Eric Bassett, formed the non-profit behind the scholarship in honor of Eric’s life, achievements, and potential.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair ISD
This summer, Cy Fair ISD is offering exciting Elementary Summer Technology Camps at nearby Arlene Robison Elementary, 13600 Skinner Rd, Cypress, Texas, with morning (8:30-11:30am) or afternoon session (12:30-3:30pm) during each week June 14-18 or June 21-25.
The children will perform educational and exciting work in a team-based, project-oriented environment with items like Web 2.0 tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Digital Schools Collection, PhotoStory, and more. Most teams will finish by creating a PSA (public service announcement) for an audience they determine. Your children will advance their understanding of how to use technology and have lots of fun doing it!
The cost per week is $65 per child, and transportation to and from is not provided by the district. The sessions are already filling fast, and no registration will be accepted after June 2. Please bring your child’s completed registration form and $65.00 per child (cash or Money Orders payable to Cy-Fair ISD ONLY) to 10494 Jones Rd, Houston, TX, 77065 – 2nd Floor – Room 201 as soon as possible!
Posted on Mar 22, 2010 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair ISD
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation will be holding their 21st Annual B.F. Adams Golf Classic at the BlackHorse Golf Club. The golf classic is one of the largest non-celebrity tournaments held in the Houston Area, and has raised more than $1.3 million towards the foundations efforts since its inception in 1992. The funds raised are used to increase college access for graduates of Cy-Fair ISD by way of scholarships. The foundation’s primary mission is to “promote excellence in teaching by providing classroom innovation program grants” according to their website www.thecfef.org. “The CFEF golf tournament is a fun and rewarding event, knowing that the funds raised are going to further a young person’s college education,” said Jerry Ashmore, member of the CFEF Board. “It is a great opportunity for an individual or business owner to give back to the community, whether it be participating in the tournament or providing a service or auction/raffle item.”
Posted on Feb 24, 2010 | Tagged in: Cy-Fair ISD
The City of Houston Mayor's Office of International Affairs recently recommended Cypress Fairbanks I.S.D. to 26 secondary principals and administrators from Beijing, China as a district from which to draw best practices.
The Chinese principals and administrators visited Cy-Fair High School, Arnold Middle School and the Instructional Support Center to glean best practices, focusing on relationships with schools and the community. The visitors met several administrators and attended a presentation by Dr. David Anthony, Superintendent, who provided information about population and enrollment growth, demographics, campus ratings, TAKS performance, New Arrival Centers, community partnerships and involvement and the Portrait of a CFISD Teacher.
Posted on Jan 20, 2010 | Tagged in: events , Cy-Fair ISD
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is full of committed teachers, parents, clubs, and organizations that seek to better the community and their children’s education. The upcoming CFISD Vendor Fair will allow them to preview a variety of fund raising options to further support their goals and missions.
The Cypress Fairbanks ISD Parent/Teacher Organization Presidents Council is hosting its annual Vendor’s Fair on February 23. This event, free and open to the public, will be held at the Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road) from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
Vendors that have been approved by the district will be present to showcase their products and services available for fundraising. This gives individuals and groups an opportunity to speak directly with vendors, to view their products and start planning for future fund raising. Vendors will be able to assist a variety of groups and organizations such as school clubs, sports associations, scout groups, school staff, day care centers, church groups and many more.
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair ISD
Under the No Child Left Behind Act, all public school campuses, districts, and the state are evaluated for "Adequate Yearly Progress" or "AYP". For 2009, all 69 Cypress-Fairbanks campuses were gauged and given "Met Adequate Yearly Progress" status by the Texas Education Agency on December 15th.
To meet eligibility for AYP, districts needed to exhibit 67 percent performance and 95 percent participation in TAKS Reading/English Language Arts; 58 percent performance and 95 percent participation in TAKS Mathematics; and a 70 percent graduation rate/90 percent attendance rate.
Towne Lake is proud to note that Cy-Fair I.S.D. scored 97 percent in English/Language Arts performance with 99 percent in participation and 92 percent in Math performance with 100 percent participation. Cy-Fair's graduation rate for the Class of 2008 was 86.4 percent.
Posted on Dec 10, 2009 | Tagged in: education , Cy-Fair ISD
Towne Lake is proud to send its students to Cy-Fair I.S.D. schools, as the district is award-winning and dedicated to continuing education with innovative curricula. This week (December 6-12) marks National Computer Science Education Week by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The first full week in December was chosen to honor computer science education in honor of Grace Murray Hopper, a pioneer in the field who was born on December 9, 1906. Hopper engineered new programming languages and pioneered standards for computer systems, which laid the foundation for several advances in computer science from the late 1940s through the 1970s.
Denise Kubecka, CFISD's coordinator for secondary technology applications noted, "Computing is something that touches everyone’s life on a daily basis. As a result, more and more jobs have a connection to computer science. Being exposed to computer science education allows students to engage in critical and computational thinking—both which are necessary for success in any field in this digital age."
Posted on May 15, 2008 | Tagged in: people , education , Cy-Fair ISD
Towne Lake Honors Principal Debbie Jackson:
Oak Tree to be Living Legacy of Longtime Educator
Mrs. Debbie Jackson, Principal of Postma Elementary School, will retire in June after 34 years in education. In honor of Mrs. Jackson, Towne Lake has donated and planted a live oak tree in the Postma Elementary playground.
Mrs. Jackson has dedicated her career to education, having served Cy-Fair ISD for 26 years, Spring Branch ISD for 6 years, and a private school for 2 years. She has taught children from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade, as well as adult classes in Emergency Medical Services. Two years ago, she was honored by being named principal of the new Postma Elementary.
