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Mission

The mission of George Bannerman Dealey is to provide an exemplary education that develops and empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

• Monday, August 18, 2025- Campus iReady & MyPath BOY Assessments Begin

• Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30-6:30 PM- Mandatory Theater Meeting (Auditorium)

• Monday, August 25, 2025- Family Information Form Due (see flyer below)

🎉 Hooray — We Made It Through Week One!

Dear Dealey Community,

What an incredible first week of school! The halls of Dealey were buzzing with energy, curiosity, and joy as our students, staff, and families launched into a brand-new year together. Starting strong is no small feat, and we want to take a moment to celebrate every student, teacher, and parent who made this week such a success.

As Mark Twain once said:
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

This week, we got started — and that’s worth a big HOORAY! 🎉

✨ Highlights from Week One

• 🏫 Smooth Transitions – Students settled quickly into routines and showed Dragon pride in every corner of our school.

• 📚 Learning in Action – From Montessori work cycles to International Academy discussions, our scholars are already demonstrating focus and curiosity.

• 💙 Community Spirit – Parents, volunteers, and staff worked hand-in-hand to ensure our Dragons felt supported and cared for.

📌 Reminders

• Afterschool Badge Process – For the safety of our students, all adults working with children after hours must complete the Dealey Afterschool Badge steps. (Details in last week’s newsletter).

• Parent Communication – Please continue to check backpacks and email for classroom updates. Staying connected helps us all thrive!

• Drop-off & Pick-up – Thank you for your patience as we fine-tune traffic flow. Every day is smoother because of your cooperation. 🚗💨

🌟 Looking Ahead

• Montessori Night – Save the date for September 9th! More details to come.

• Fall Sports – Soccer practices begin this week on Dealey fields. Go Dragons! ⚽🐉

• Volunteer Opportunities – Watch for sign-ups coming soon through VOLY.

🐉 Where Dragons Thrive, Blazing We Rise!

Thank you, Dealey community, for your partnership and positivity as we began this journey together. With your support, our Dragons will continue to soar higher each week!

With gratitude and excitement,

Love❤️ Principal Amber Garrett

"Where Dragons Thrive, Blazing We Rise!"

Office- 972-794-8409

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Morning Drop-Off Procedures 🚗

To help every student start the day safely and smoothly, please keep the following in mind:

• Building Entry: Parents are not permitted inside the building during morning drop-off. While we know it can be hard to say goodbye at the door, this practice encourages student independence and helps us maintain a safe and efficient campus.

• Elementary Students (PK4 – 5th Grade): Please drop off at the cafeteria entrance, where staff will be ready to welcome your child and guide them to their classroom.

• Middle School Students (6th – 8th Grade): Please drop off at the outside door past the tennis courts and blacktop. Staff members will be present to greet and assist students as they enter.

• Drop-Off Times: Students may begin arriving at 7:45 AM. The tardy bell rings at 8:40 AM, so please plan accordingly to ensure your child has a calm and prepared start to their day.

• ⚠️ No Early Drop-Offs: For safety reasons, children may not be dropped off before 7:45 AM, as staff are not available for supervision. Students left unattended before this time are considered unsupervised, and per state law, we are obligated to contact the proper authorities.

Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures 🚗

• Carpool Line: To help us keep the carpool line moving smoothly, please roll down your window and share your student’s name(s) with Mr. Rose or Mr. LaCour. This small step makes a big difference in helping everyone get home on time.

• Carpool Tags Coming Soon: We are so excited to announce that the Stoller family is generously providing Dealey carpool tags for all families this year. What a thoughtful gift to support our community—thank you, Stoller family!

• Timely Pick-Up: For the safety and well-being of all students, please plan to pick up your child(ren) by 4:00 PM each afternoon. After 4:00 PM, students will be brought inside the building for supervision. If students remain on campus after 4:30 PM, we are required by state law to contact the proper authorities to ensure they are safely cared for.

School Parking & Visitor Guidelines 🚦 (All Year)

To help us keep our campus safe and efficient for students, families, and staff, please review the following reminders:

• Carpool Lane Parking: 🚗 No parking is allowed in the carpool lane 7:45–8:35 AM and 3:15–4:00 PM daily. Keeping this lane clear ensures smooth traffic flow and safe drop-off and pick-up for all families.

• Bus Lane Parking: 🚌 No parking is allowed in the bus lane 7:45–8:35 AM and 3:15–4:00 PM daily. This area must remain clear during these times for buses to safely load and unload students.

• Reserved Parking – 24/7 Rule: 🚫 Visitor parking is never permitted in the reserved spots on the left side of the carpool lane or in either of the teacher parking lots. Cars parked in these areas are subject to immediate towing. This guarantees staff have access to safe, reliable parking so they can begin their workday on time.

• Visitor Parking: All visitors should park along Edgemere Road or in the surrounding neighborhood streets.

• Campus Entry: If you need to visit our campus, please enter through the front doors on Royal Lane and ring the doorbell. After a quick security check, you will be buzzed into the main office. All visitors must check in at the main office immediately upon entry.

Parent Access to Building

For the safety and efficiency of our learning environment, parents are not permitted in other areas of the building between 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM.

Parent Volunteers 💙🐉

We love and appreciate our volunteers! Parents who are registered and checked in through the front office are welcome to serve on campus. Examples of approved volunteers include:

• PTA volunteers

• Classroom volunteers invited directly by the teacher

• Gardening helpers

• Field trip chaperones

• Other campus-approved opportunities

For those who were unable to attend last week’s CGS meeting—or if you’d like to review the information again—we’ve put together all of the resources in one place. The link below will take you to a Google Doc with access to the video recording, slide deck, and all forms that were shared during the meeting:

👉 Access CGS Meeting Resources

https://dealeypta.org/chess-fall-2025/

Here is the link to the Coding Club Application: https://forms.gle/DkNP65WfeRHL3pmW7

Action Required: Complete the Dallas ISD Health Consent Form 📝

All families must complete the Dallas ISD Parental Consent for School Health‑Related Services Form for the 2025–2026 school year to ensure students can receive routine health support at school.

• You can access the form below in this newsletter.

• Download the official consent form directly using this link: Dallas ISD Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services dallasisd.org
  

• Paper copies are also available in the front office for your convenience.

This consent allows your child to receive important services—like health screenings, nurse visits, and mental wellness check-ins—during the school year.

** Please complete the form as soon as possible to ensure your child has uninterrupted access to health services.**

Thank you for partnering with us to keep all Dealey Dragons safe, healthy, and ready to learn! 💙🐉

🔑 Afterschool Badge Process – Important Reminder

For the safety of all students, ALL adults working with Dealey students after school must have a district-issued badge.

This includes: PTA volunteers, Dealey Soccer, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Baseball, Basketball, and all other extracurricular providers.

📝 Process to Obtain Your Badge

1. Fill out the Dealey Afterschool Adult Volunteer Security Form

2. Be VOLY approved — sign up on the VOLY website

3. Take your badge photo — stop by the main office anytime to be issued a permanent badge (coordinate with Ms. Vara). This badge must be worn while on campus.

👉 If you are a parent volunteering in one of these afterschool programs, please complete the steps above. Thank you for helping us keep Dealey safe and secure! 💙🐉

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do all parents need a badge?
🚫 No — only adults who are actively working with students after school through a program or organization need a badge.

I’m just picking up my child after school. Do I need a badge?
🚫 No — picking up your child does not require a badge.

Do I need a permanent badge as a volunteer during the school day?
🚫 No — regular school-day volunteers will follow the same process as last year:

• Be VOLY approved (sign up on the VOLY website)

• Stop by the office for a Raptor sticker badge (must bring a State ID).

Who can I contact if I have questions?
📧 Please reach out to Ms. Vara at dvara@dallasisd.org or call the Dealey front office.

We look forward to getting all of our wonderful extracurricular programs started again soon! 🎉

Warmly,
Jennie McGuire -Dealey PTA

Dealey Front Office Staff
Amber Garrett – Principal

Dear middle school families,

We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary in Summer 2026, and we’d love for your student to join us!

This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and develop lifelong skills such as independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting.

Meeting details:
📅 Date: August 20
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location:
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://bit.ly/3UWP8oo

We’ll also open enrollment during the meeting—spots are limited, and I would love to help you secure this experience for your child.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, with 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,
Joan Singer

jsinger@dallasisd.org

📢 Calling all CHAMPIONS! 📢

The 2025–2026 school year is right around the corner, and there’s still a little time for your child to jump into the after-school fun right here on campus!

In our awesome after-school programs, your kiddo will make new friends, explore, and learn new things giving you extra time to tackle your to-do list.

💡 Financial Assistance Available!

Explore the many ways Champions makes tuition more affordable by accepting State Subsidy and providing discounts such as employer, sibling, military, and more. Eligibility may vary, contact us to learn more.

📚 Every day at CHAMPIONS, your child can …

🍎 Collaborate with others.

✏️ Explore new interests.

🍎 Discover new ideas in a safe environment.

✏️ Express themselves.

🍎 Problem-solve with buddies.

Questions? Call our site phone at (940) 368-3614 or email your Site Director, Joy Peachee, at Joy.Peachee@discoverchampions.com.

Ready to enroll? Visit us at Champions at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy in Dallas, TX | Before and After School Programs

Spanish: Monday Spanish grades 3-6

Wednesday grades prek-2

Tennis: https://docs.google.com/file/d/1Adx-kWR0ZrY_lyT6SlLak3uhO0mo95Fl/edit?filetype=msword

Art Studio: Tuesday Art grades 4-8

Friday Art grades K-3

The dates for Art Studio are Sept. 5- Dec. 18.

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About Us

As one of the best schools in Dallas, we provide an exemplary Montessori education that empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

6501 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, USA

Principal -Amber Garrett

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

972) 794-8400

dallasisd.org/dealey

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