Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Council PTA celebrated its newest Texas Honorary Life Members and Extended Service award recipients at a ceremony and reception at Newman Smith High School.

Silvia Watanabe, Council PTA Vice President of Membership, welcomed the guests and acknowledged their outstanding service to our community and their campuses.

Texas PTA Honorary Life member is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual for outstanding service to children and youth by PTA. The recipients need not be a member of PTA but should be a person who has contributed significantly to back the future OR service to children and youth.

Council PTA selected Dennis McCabe of Alphagraphics on Josey Lane as the 2015 recipient of this honor. “Mr. McCabe and Alphagraphics are true Community Partners,” said Linda Villemarette, Council Delegate Liaison, shared. “They have come through time and again with outstanding service for our Council and our local units. They understand that doing business in our community and with our schools is not just good business. It makes good communities. We appreciate Mr. McCabe & the Alphagraphics team.”

Council President, Diane Dobis, presented Council’s Extended Service Award to Superintendent Dr. Bobby Burns. This award is presented to those who continue to give outstanding service to the Texas PTA. The recipient must have been actively involved in Texas PTA for 10 years and have already been awarded the Texas Honorary Life Membership. “Dr. Burns exemplifies outstanding service in word and deed. His leadership is making high achievement for every student possible. Our community is filled with CFBISD alumni making outstanding contributions in their businesses and in their homes. Thank you for your vision, passion and leadership.”

The newest Texas Honorary Life members from the local campuses are:

The newest PTA Extended Service Award honorees from the local campuses are:

PTA is the largest advocacy organization for students, teachers and parents. Texas PTA represents over 500,000 members and encourages community involvement in public schools. With the Back the Future Campaign, Texas PTA recognizes that strong schools build strong communities and encourages community partners to positively engage with schools. C-FB ISD Council’s 5,700 members represent parents, educators and community partners who support our public schools.

C-FB Council PTA provides coordination, training, and support for all 36 active local PTA units along with the following programs:

• Teacher grants to support student achievement;
• Student scholarships;
• Training for PTA campus leaders;
• Family engagement/education programs on the campuses;
• Programs that increase student awareness of the environment
• Healthy Lifestyles initiatives such as Red Ribbon Week
• Reflections competitions which encourages creativity and recognizes achievements in Literature and the Fine Arts.

PTA membership is available to anyone who is interested in public education. Ask any board member how you can join. See www.cfbpta.org#angel and join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilpta