Bio News

Week of November 6th, 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

I hope you're enjoying your weekend. I want to remind you that there will be no classes on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.

I am excited to announce that the construction of the new building is about to begin. The general contractor has installed a temporary fence around the perimeter of the new building. Please be extra careful when you walk around the area during arrival or dismissal. Also, please avoid entering the fenced area, as this may be dangerous for you and your family.

Our Multicultural Committee has a survey that we would appreciate you filling out. It helps us better understand our diverse community.

Remember that November 8th is Reading Night, and the theme is 'A Night at the Movies.' It's an excellent opportunity for your children to enjoy some literature in a fun way.

Please check the flyer for this week's dress-up days so your child can participate.

From November 13th to 17th, we will collect donations for our Common Cents campaign. Your contribution is essential, and any amount will make a difference. You can find more information about it on the Counselor Corner section of the newsletter.

Additionally, your donation will allow your child to participate in Character Count Week dress-up days.

Lastly, some families have inquired about the early release on December 22nd. I will inform you about the dismissal time as soon as I receive the information. The Youth Conversion program will be operational on that day, offering extended hours.

Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!"

Sincerely,

Dr. G

#Buildingwiththebest

#Sciencestartshere!

Comments, questions or concerns for the Principal

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Happy Sunday, Biomedical Families! Thank you so much to those of you who completed my parent survey - I have received 12 responses, and your feedback is so helpful. Quick Note: the survey is anonymous, so if you asked me a specific question about your child, please shoot me a quick email so I can get back to you!

*If you haven’t already, please consider taking the survey so that your feedback will be incorporated into my program!*

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Common Cents Campaign Fundraiser/Character Counts! Week:

This month, we are partnering with Common Cents Dallas to raise money for a Nonprofit selected by student leaders at Biomedical Prep! Common Cents is a student-driven educational program offered exclusively to Dallas ISD that empowers students to play an active role in raising money for their communities.

Our 2nd Grade teachers were asked to nominate six students who stood out to them as empathetic and compassionate leaders. Please congratulate this year’s Common Cents Student Leader team: Robert Cardoza, Emil Cohen, Aahana Kathania, Fromee Menegesha, Calliope Salvador, and Devin Steele!

These students have been working hard to brainstorm ways to help our community, research local nonprofit organizations, and plan a fundraising event for the whole school to participate in! They selected a great organization for us to support: GreenSpace Dallas. GreenSpace Dallas works to restore, develop, and promote accessible urban greenspaces along the Trinity River Corridor.

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November Classroom Counseling Lessons:

Upcoming: PK3 and P4: Diversity is Awesome | K-2nd: Conflict Resolution 1

Recent: PK3 and P4: Freeze Those Ziggles | K-2nd: Safety & Wellness

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Fall Counseling Groups:

Friendships, Feelings, and Self Control
Emotions and Coping Skills

District Health & Wellness Resources:

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Contact Me:

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

Email: amapes@dallasisd.org

Phone: 972-749-5912

Multicultural Committee

My name is Farra Kahalnik (mom of Emil Cohen, 2A) and I am the chair of the PTO's multicultural committee. I would like to get an idea of any parents that are interested in being involved in this committee. Even if you don't have time to be on the committee but are willing to contribute input or help plan an event during the year, I would love to hear from you! Thank you in advance for filling out this short survey.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdde-LGfdm5-JY6OP1dbufMvdkgFIXD003kKgw8JOlJLud8yg/viewform

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION 2024-2025

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New Students Only!

November 1st, 2023, through January 31st, 2024.

Scan the QR Code or click on the link. It will prompt you to the SchoolMint Signing page. If you already have an account, just log in. On the contrary, create a new account.
Once you logged in to Choose Dallas ISD dashboard (Ex. Welcome, Tina Rill!) check the school year is the correct one (2024-2025), then scroll down into the middle section. Click in the second blue square “Let’s Begin Application!” and start filling out all the required fields with the red asterisk. For documentation, please upload your current proof of address (lease, mortgage, or utility bill) and pay stub. Note: old, dated documents in the application will not be acceptable, and the application will be place on HOLD until parent upload the current dated document.
Please contact Ms. Yanira Hernandez (Data Controller) for any questions 972-749-5903 or YAHERNANDEZ@dallasisd.org. See screenshots below for steps

Web:

https://choose.dallasisd.org/login

https://www.dallasisd.org/dallasisdesparati

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Lunch Sign Up- November

We are excited for our Parent Lunch on Thursday November 16th. As a reminder, if you attended the October Parent Lunch, please do not sign up for the November parent lunch. This will allow more families to have an opportunity to eat with their student. 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.

Biomedical Parent Lunch Sign Up- November

Uniforms

I would like to remind you to review the uniform policy and ensure that your child is wearing appropriate uniform and footwear. This is to ensure their safety as improper shoes can lead to injuries.

Homeroom teachers will begin contacting families regarding this topic to better understand individual needs.

Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated. please see the approved uniform policy here

Crocs are not allowed as part of Dallas ISD uniform policy.

As the weather gets cooler, we want to remind you to label all student layers. Please write your child's name on the tags of their jackets or sweaters. We want to make sure no clothing items get misplaced and can be returned to your child.

Special Education Workshops for Families

The Special Services Department is hosting parent workshops for families that have children with special needs. Please join us and encourage your families and community to attend our October and November Parent workshops for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration- Click Here!

Dallas ISD Parent Resources

English: https://www.smore.com/gcbe0

Spanish: https://www.smore.com/e9b2x

Dallas ISD Parent Bulletin

Community Website

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All information about the school systems, procedures and policies are housed in this google site for your convenience. All tabs are in alphabetical order for easy access. If you would like us to add any information to this webpage, please use the feedback form or send me an email and I will gladly add it.

Follow this link:

https://bit.ly/Bioparentswebpage