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Aug 20, 2015

College Essay Workshop

CFISD representatives celebrate the inaugural College Essay Workshop at the Berry Center on Aug. 12. Pictured (back row, L-R) are: Amber Stephens, Cypress Creek HS college and career specialist (CCS); Sandra Poag, Langham Creek HS CCS; C.J. Anderson, Jersey Village HS CCS; and Michele Herman, Cypress Lakes HS CCS; and (front row, L-R) Susan Firth, director of advanced academics; Christy Taylor, Cypress Falls HS CCS; Anesha Cordero, Cypress Ridge HS CCS; Erin Stockton, Cy-Fair HS CCS; and Tracey Ticer, Cypress Springs HS CCS.
A total of 500 students attended the 2015 College Essay Workshop, held Aug. 12 at the Berry Center and hosted by college and career specialists, English teachers and the office of advanced academics.

The workshop featured five sessions with a target audience of seniors in the district. SchoolMessenger was used to spread the word and draw a capacity crowd. Because there was so much interest, the office of advanced academics is considering offering an additional workshop in the fall.

During the sessions, students received tips for writing strong application essays, met individually with staff to assist with editing or creating and had access to computers.




Cypress Falls HS CCS Christy Taylor assists Cypress Creek HS senior Cooper Kavanaugh with writing a college essay during the Aug. 12 workshop at the Berry Center.


A capacity crowd of 500 students turned out for the College Essay Workshop at the Berry Center.

Aug 11, 2015

Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival -- Feb. 27, 2016


The 3rd Annual Superintendent’s Fun Run and Festival benefiting the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation will be held Feb. 27, 2016 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road).
 

The community programs department announced it would expand festival activities with a large children's zone, live music from Sawdust Road, student performances and vendor booths.


A certified 5K run, family walk and 1-mile run are offered. The second annual event raised $40,000 for the CFEF, which raises money for student scholarships.

Those who do not run can enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere complete with food trucks, crawfish, treats and more.

Second Annual CFISD Health Expo -- Oct. 10




The community programs department, in partnership with the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, will host the Second Annual CFISD Health Expo on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Berry Center (8877 Barker Cypress Road) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The community event encourages health and wellness while benefiting the Health Organization of Physical Educators (HOPE).
 
Promoting "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies and Healthy Habits," the event has something for the entire family! The Expo will feature a blood mobile, student performances, vendor booths, exhibits, demos, screenings, flu shots and much more! 

Children are invited to walk the concourse with CFISD P.E. teachers, and live superheroes will make appearances at various times. Prizes, give-a-ways and samples will be given away throughout the event.