Donate to those in need through the Sarah Semple Fund

The Sarah Semple Fund was established in December 2000 in memory of Sarah Semple, former director of instruction at Cypress Falls High School, Campbell Middle School and Cypress Creek High School. Sarah also served as the district’s middle school language arts coordinator. She was an advocate for students and teachers and touched the lives of many people in our district.

This fund was started by the CFISD Secondary Curriculum Council following Sarah’s death to honor her memory. The Sarah Semple Fund remains very active today. More than 20 years later we have been supported by the generous donations from our district and community.  Our district’s Youth Service Specialists help needy CFISD students and families through the Sarah Semple Fund. We have used this fund as a “last resort” resource when social workers have been unable to obtain other means to help a family in distress.

The memory of Sarah Semple continues to make a difference through the Sarah Semple Fund by providing assistance to needy students and families in CFISD. We know that many of you would like to make a difference and you have been looking for a way to help those who are suffering right now and to have funds available for future needs. If you are interested in donating to the Sarah Semple Fund:

• Make checks payable to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Sarah Semple Fund on memo line) and please send the check to Guidance and Counseling, ISC-North.
• Starting this month, you can easily donate by using School Cash by utilizing the following link: https://cypress-fairbanksisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/55972/135/False/True.

Donation Acknowledgment form will be issued; this donation is tax deductible.

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.

For more information, visit http://www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/academics/college-career-readiness/.

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.