Growing Together
Multilingual Family Newsletter, April 2026 - Issue
Welcome April!
Dear CFBISD Families,
Spring is here, and April is such an exciting time for our multilingual learners! We are incredibly proud of the hard work and growth our students have shown this year—their progress is a testament to their dedication and your support.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Parent, Family, and Community event. Seeing our community come together to celebrate our students was truly the highlight of our season!
As we enter the final months of the school year and testing season, your partnership at home is more important than ever. You can help your child finish strong by:
Prioritizing Attendance: Every day in class counts!
Celebrating Language: Keep reading and talking together in both your home language and English.
Staying Positive: A little encouragement goes a long way.
Thank you for being such an essential part of our team. We wish you and your family a wonderful April!
With appreciation,
CFBISD Multilingual Department
April 2 - Board Meeting
April 2 - International Children’s Book Day
April 3 - Bad Weather Day
April 3 - Texas Fruit and Vegetable Day
April 4 - National School Librarian Day
April 6-10 - Gifted and Talented Week & National Assistant Principals’ Week
April 7 - Dyslexia Parent Night (ESDC- Texas Rm)
April 20-24 - National Volunteer Week
April 22 - Earth Day
April - World Book Day
April 25 - Kacie’s Run - 8AM (Standridge)
April 28 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
This spring, all students in grades 3-12 will take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). These assessments measure how well students are learning grade-level material and help teachers plan instruction. Families can support their children by reviewing the released tests and practicing with online tools. Ask your child’s teacher for the specific testing dates on your campus.
You can help your child be successful by making sure they:
Get a good night’s sleep before each testing day
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive at school on time
Bring a positive attitude and do their best
Encourage your child to stay calm and confident. They have worked hard all year, and we are proud of everything they have accomplished!
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.
Target: Grammar
Recommended Grade Levels: 5th-8th
Education.com offers a variety of games and activities for children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Possessive nouns can be challenging for middle school students. Have your child play this game while learning!
Go to txel.org and select “At Home Activities.”
Find the Education.com link in the Middle School Section.
Once you enter Education.com, select your child’s grade level at the top of the page.
Select a game on a topic that interests your child and allow them to “play.”
Each lesson on this site helps support English language development which can help your child be confident in the classroom. We’re sharing “Putting Apostrophes in Possessive Nouns” as a starting point.
Target Skills: Listening Comprehension
Recommended Grade Levels: 3-12
This is a free collection of short current event videos with built-in quizzes to check for understanding.
Open At Home Activities on TXEL.org and scroll down to “High School”
Click on PBS Learning.
Select your child’s grade level at the top of the page.
Have your child select one of the 15-minute news videos and watch it.
Have a piece of paper and pen ready to write answers to the quizzes. (The answers are shown at the end of the video).
These games are a fun way to help your child practice the skills they need to be successful in school.
Don’t forget to visit txel.org/SupportingChild for more interactive educational websites.
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