Growing Together
Multilingual Family Newsletter, May 2026 - Issue
Welcome Spring!
Dear CFBISD Families,
May is here, and we are so proud of our multilingual learners! This is a meaningful time to celebrate the growth, determination, and confidence our students have built throughout the year. Watching them develop their voices in more than one language has been truly inspiring.
As we move through these final weeks filled with special moments, celebrations, and holidays like Memorial Day. We encourage students to stay focused, attend school each day, and finish strong. Every day is an opportunity to keep learning and growing.
Over the summer, simple moments at home make a big difference. Reading together, sharing stories, and having conversations in both your home language and English help strengthen skills and keep that love of learning alive.
Thank you for being such an important part of your child’s journey. We wish your family a joyful end to the school year and a safe, restful summer!
CFBISD Multilingual Department
Important Dates
May 1 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Begins
May 1 - School Lunch Hero Day
May 4-8-Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - National School Nurse Day
May 7 - Board Meeting
May 8 - School Communicators Day
May 13 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
May 18- National School Speech PAthologist Day
May 21 - Last Day of School
May 23 - HS Graduation
Graduation Toolkit Available Online
On the Student Resources Page on txel.org, families can find information about high school graduation requirements in Texas. The page includes a link to TEA’s Graduation Toolkit, which explains what students need to earn a high school diploma in the state.
The toolkit describes the graduation programs available to students and the classes they must take. It also explains important tests, such as the STAAR end-of-course exams. Parents and families can learn about endorsements, which are areas of study like STEM, arts, or career programs. The toolkit also outlines steps students should take each year of high school. In addition, the toolkit includes checklists and college and career resources to help families plan for life after high school.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD welcomes all students and is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe learning environment. We prioritize educating and protecting all children, regardless of immigration status.
If you have questions about your rights under Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines, visit TEA Resources for Families.
CFB families needing assistance can call 972-968-6149 or email familysupport@cfbisd.edu.
Resource Center
The following educational websites are free resources that will help your child improve their English language skills.
Duolingo Learn over 30 languages online or app in short lessons.
ESL Games World List of interactive links for ESL students to learn across different content.
High School English Parents’ Guide to Student Success Information available in Spanish An overview of what a child will learn in high school in English language arts.
High School Math Parents' Guide to Student Success Information available in Spanish An overview of what a child will learn in high school in mathematics.
How Stuff Works Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos
Learn That Word Review a list of Greek and Latin morphemes, meanings, and sample words and definitions.
Scholastic Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.
TexQuest Digital resources for students and families.
Virtual Tours of Famous Museums Video tours of museums from London to Seoul.
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