Dallas ISD Parent Newsletter

As we near the end of another semester, we want to take the opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and dedication to our district, and we wish you all a happy and joyous time with your loved ones.

We have some exciting news to share with you all in this month's newsletter. Dallas ISD Family and Community Engagement is proud to announce a district-wide competition for YOU to participate in! This competition will bring together parents from all over the district to compete and also be engaged with their child's campus and so much more.

In addition to this exciting news, we also want to remind you of the many resources available to you from FCE and the district. We also have included FCE and district events that are coming up!

We strive to provide the best possible support for our students and families.Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to an exciting and successful end to the semester.

Get ready to flex your comedic muscles and hone your dad joke skills because the Dallas ISD Family and Community Engagement Dad Joke Competition is coming your way! Starting from January 1st through March 23rd, all Dallas ISD parents, dads, and father figures are encouraged to participate in this exciting competition.

But hold on, what exactly is a dad joke? Well, a dad joke is a type of pun-filled, cheesy, and often cringe-worthy joke that is typically told by fathers. However, the one rule is that these jokes must be clean, so keep it family-friendly! Whether you prefer to type or record a video or audio, one submission is allowed per person, so make it count. Stay tuned for more information regarding registration and the competition, and get ready to showcase your best dad jokes to win the crown of the ultimate dad joker! Prizes will be awarded at every level of the competition, but only one will win the grand prize!

The video below is a fun short clip from Nickelodeon, where children from all over explain more about what a dad joke is!

The first Fam Jam event of the new year will be here before you know it! Fam Jam is happening on January 27th, at Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School and you don't want to miss it. This year, Fam Jam is bringing you a whole host of exciting activities that will keep both parents and students entertained. This Fam Jam will serve all schools in the Spruce, Samuell, Seagoville, and Single Gender/OTI vertical teams!

For the academic-minded, we've got a range of academic activities that will challenge and engage students of all ages. Whether your little ones are just starting out in kindergarten, or they're gearing up for college applications, we've got something for everyone. Plus, we know that learning can make you hungry, so we're also offering free breakfast for all attendees.

But Fam Jam isn't just about academics. We're also bringing you student entertainment that will have you tapping your toes and bobbing your head. From live music to dance performances, there's something for everyone at Fam Jam. And if that's not enough, we're also offering immunizations for students who need them. It's never too late to make sure your family is protected, and at Fam Jam, you can do it all while having a great time.

So mark your calendars and get ready to jam with the whole family. Fam Jam is back, and it's better than ever!

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.

Dallas ISD offers families more than 100 choice school programs for every student to succeed. The time to decide the best school for your child is now, and we are here to help. Join us for a virtual Discover Dallas ISD session to help parents understand the application process and explore the variety of choice programs available at each grade level. Experts from each of the different programs will be available to answer questions. We will have three virtual meetings, one for each grade level—elementary, middle, and high school. Register for those sessions that apply to your children at DallasISD.org/Discover.

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Dallas ISD ofrece a las familias más de 100 programas de opción para que cada estudiante tenga éxito. El momento de decidir cuál es la mejor escuela para su hijo es ahora mismo, y estamos aquí para ayudarlo. Acompáñenos en una sesión virtual de Descubre Dallas ISD el sábado 2 de diciembre para recibir más información sobre el proceso de solicitud y los programas de opción. Expertos de cada uno de los diferentes programas estarán disponibles para responder preguntas. Tendremos tres reuniones virtuales, una para cada nivel: primaria, secundaria y preparatoria. Regístrese para las sesiones que aplican para sus hijos en DallasISD.org/Descubre.

Food and Child Nutrition Services plans to provide “pop-up” meal service to maintain student nourishment during the Winter Break. Meals will be provided to every child, 18 years and younger, at no charge. Home cooking instructions will be provided to the community through flyers and will also be posted on our FCNS website. Children do not have to be students of Dallas ISD or to be present to claim meals.

Visit DallasISD.org/FCNS for more information on dates and times.

Introducing the 2023-2024 Campus Teachers of the Year:

• Schools across Dallas ISD are honoring teaching excellence by introducing their extraordinary campus teachers of the year. These teachers represent a wide variety of diversity and years of experience in the district, and campuses are coming together to celebrate their passion and dedication to accelerating student success and achievement. Read more here.

CI North: A learning mecca for career-focused Dallas ISD students

• Career Institute North (CIN), one of three Dallas ISD career institutes, is no ordinary high school. It’s an educational ecosystem where students delve into a number of practicum courses and graduate with up to four certifications in highly employable fields. Read more here.
  

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