Bio News

Dear Families,

I am extending my sincere gratitude for your participation in our Red Ribbon Week activities. Our children had a fantastic time during Character Book Day.

This past week, the second-grade students had an exciting opportunity to visit the Simulation Center, where they glimpsed the future of robotics and remote surgery.

This week, our SBDM team will convene. While the board may meet in person, we understand the limited space constraints. Therefore, we will provide a virtual link for those who wish to join remotely.

It has come to my attention that some families still need the yearbook. Although this event was not organized by the school, I am committed to understanding the extent of this issue to address it with the parents in charge and the PTO. We aim to have a concrete solution within the next two weeks. Please complete this form if you are impacted by this situation: https://forms.gle/8cor2catGL5M7AXU7

This week, we are excited to announce that applications for the new school year will open on Novembers 1st, 2023. Please refer to the information provided in the "Resources You Can Use" section of the newsletter for details.

Please note that these applications are specifically for new families who wish to enroll at our school or for current families who intend to bring a sibling to our campus. For clarification, here's an example: if you have a child named Robert, who is already attending our school, there is no need to submit an application for Robert. However, if Robert has a sibling who wishes to join our Biomedical program, an application for Robert's sibling is required.

Additionally, any new families who wish to join our school community are encouraged to apply.

We look forward to welcoming new members to our school for the upcoming academic year. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Lastly, our school counselor is seeking feedback to enhance her program. Please take a moment to complete the survey located under her section.

We are wishing you all a great week ahead.

Sincerely,

Dr. G

#Buildingwiththebest

#Sciencestartshere!

Fall Counseling Groups:

• Friendships, Feelings, and Self Control

• Emotions and Coping Skills

District Health & Wellness Resources:

• Dallas ISD Mental Health Services

• Youth & Family Centers

• HHM Health

Contact Me:

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

Email: amapes@dallasisd.org

Phone: 972-749-5912

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 4:30 PM.

Monday, October 30th, 2023

Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.

Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

Tuesday, October 31th, 2023

Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.

Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.

Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

SBDM Meeting 4:30 PM-5:30 PM. Board members may be in person and any other member can join virtually due to limited space.

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.

Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

College Spirit Day- Wear college gear with uniform bottoms.

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.

Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

BioFriday: Dr. Uttam Tambar from the UTSW Biochemistry Dept will work on density with our K-2 students.

Friday, November 4th, 2023

Discover Dallas Event

Upcoming Events:

November 7th, 2023

Students' Holiday/Staff Professional Development Day

November 8th, 2023

Reading Night- 4:30 PM-6:00 PM