Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my sincere appreciation for your continued engagement in your child's education. Your support has been instrumental in creating a vibrant learning community at our school.

I want to give a special shout-out to our dedicated Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) for putting us in the spotlight. Our scholars' impact on the community was showcased during a recent news feature, where we proudly shared our second-year involvement in crafting cards for the Children's Hospital. Your commitment to this initiative speaks volumes about the compassion within our school.

I encourage you to explore the PTO section for valuable information on upcoming February events. There's a wealth of details on Black History Month and Lunar New Year celebrations, as well as exciting fundraising activities.

Heartfelt congratulations to our Destination Imagination team for their outstanding performance this weekend! Your creativity and teamwork genuinely shine.

Additionally, let's celebrate the achievements of our Robotics Team in the recent district competition. I must clarify an error in my previous message; I mistakenly mentioned the Chess Team instead of the Robotics Team. Apologies for any confusion.

A big thank you to the families who joined us at the STEM Expo this weekend. Your enthusiasm and participation made the event a great success.

As we head into the new week, let's continue fostering a spirit of collaboration and excellence. Your ongoing support is critical to our students' success.

We wish you a wonderful week ahead!

Best regards,

Dr. G

#Buildingwiththebest

#Sciencestartshere!

Biomedical Prep Counseling Resources:

December Coffee with the Counselor Recap and Q/A

Overview of Counseling Services

K-2 District Lessons

PK Curriculum

Counseling Groups: (Groups will resume when Mrs. Carter returns)

• Friendships, Feelings, and Self Control (K)

• Emotions and Coping Skills (1st-2nd)

District Health & Wellness Resources:

• Dallas ISD Mental Health Services

• Youth & Family Centers

• HHM Health

Contact Me: (Contact Ms. Maffucci if you need help or have questions until Mrs. Carter returns.

Schedule: Monday/Wednesday 7:30am-2:30pm, Friday 7:30am-1:30pm

Email: amapes@dallasisd.org

Phone: 972-749-5912

• Don't forget to create your Parent Portal Account, so you can check your child's grades, attendance, assignments and teacher's notes.
• If the student is absent for more than three consecutive days, a doctor's note must be turned in to Ms. Hernandez.
• Any absence other than doctor's appointment, family emergency (hospitalization, death), religious holidays or court appearance, can't be excused. (Flyer attached)
• For any information regarding grades reports, attendance or students' contact information, please contact Ms. Hernandez 972-749-5903 or email YAHERNANDEZ@dallasisd.org

We are excited for our next Parent Lunch on Tuesday February 27th. Only 1 adult is able to join their student due to available seating in the STEM room.

To ease the check in process, please create an account on Voly. Please contact Ms. Maffucci at gmaffucci@dallasisd.org with any questions.

Elevated Engagement with Dallas ISD is a weekly podcast created for Dallas ISD parents in English and Spanish to educate and create awareness for new initiatives and trending topics within the district. The podcast is available here on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Links will be shared to each episode via Instagram and Facebook.

PTO wanted to share with Dallas all the wonderful things our campus does for the community!

Check out these amazing stars!

Please help us make February an awesome month full of celebrations!

We would like to request your time, skills, creativity, donations, and more.

SIGN UP TO HELP:https://forms.gle/kznpJd3UcjQ65UXZA

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¡Ayúdanos a hacer de febrero un mes increíble lleno de celebraciones!

Nos gustaría solicitar su tiempo, habilidades, creatividad, donaciones y más.

We need each scholar to make 10 more cards. Bring the cards in on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Guidelines

No first and last names

Only use positive words

Reframe from using get well soon, are you better? etc.

ON SALE NOW UNTIL 2.9.24

$2 for a card and carnation

$3 for a card with a customized message, carnation, and special surprise

$2 por una tarjeta y un clavel $3 por una tarjeta con mensaje personalizado, clavel y sorpresa especial

How to pay:

Use the following link to complete the order form:

https://forms.gle/xaAK4RAfEMfVGbtq7

CASH: YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER AND THE OFFICE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH. PAY CASH TO PTO ON FRIDAYS 2/9 OR CONTACT biomedicalpreppto@gmail.com

ZELLE:biomedicalpreppto@gmail.com

WITH YOUR CREDIT OR BANK CARD: https://val-o-grams-63448.cheddarup.com

Val-o-grams will be delivered by 2.14.24!

CONTACT: biomedicalpreppto@gmail

Sign up:

https://forms.gle/2tSn9dYTcW2oRtQ18

Have your scholar research a historical figure or interview someone they know. Practice their facts, speech or bring an artifact to talk about or create a presentation board about what they learned.

Dress as the person they researched. (Please reframe from painting their faces or bodies)

Come to the Polk Center on February 29th after school to share their research. (Time TBD)

Please, join our Facebook parent group.

This is a great way to nurture our sense of belonging.

Follow the link to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/796795018251155/

Office hours of operations: Monday- Thursday from 7:35 AM to 4:00 PM.

Black/African American History Month

Lunar New Year Celebration February 12th-16th, 2024

Monday, February 5th, 2024

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Classroom Newsletters will be sent by the end of the day
• Parent conferences- See homeroom teachers' newsletter.

• Black History Month- Dress in red, black, green or traditional attire

Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Parent conferences- See homeroom teachers' newsletter.

Wednesday, February 7th, 2024

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Parent conferences- See homeroom teachers' newsletter.

Thursday, February 8th, 2024

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Parent conferences- See homeroom teachers' newsletter.

Friday, February 9th, 2024

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Parent conferences- See homeroom teachers' newsletter.

Saturday, February 10th, 2024

Upcoming Events:

February 12th- Gifts for the scholars (Lunar New Year Celebration)

February 14th- Delicious food for the staff (Lunar New Year Celebration)

February 15th- Wear red or traditional attire and Lion Dancers Performers.

February 19th- Professional Development Day for Teacher/No classes for students

February 20th- Soul Food for the Soul (PTO sponsored teacher potluck-Black History Month)

February 29th- Readers' Corner.

Parents/Guardians read to a class -Black History Month (3 spaces available)