Welcome to Trini Garza ECHS!
Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School

2015 National Blue Ribbon Recipient
#21 Best High School in Texas
2021 National Blue Ribbon Recipient
August 29, 2025
Issue #5
Welcome to the Garza Family!
Dear Parents and Families,
We had a great week! Just a few things we did this week:
- Dallas College opened their doors and kicked off their fall semester for traditional college students
- 9th and 10th graders completed beginning of year tests in English I, English II & Algebra I
- Teachers began collaborative planning meetings to discuss student success and best teaching practices
- We closed out the week with student assemblies to share campus expectations and upcoming events with the students
During the school assembles I made sure to let the students know, especially the 9th graders, that every challenge, obstacle, and difficult situation that they will encounter will make them stronger. The experiences they gain by being part of an early college high school program are intended to prepare them for the next phase. Our school experience is designed to be challenging, but for every challenge, we have supports in place to assist the students to gain the skills they need to succeed!
We are here to support your students and give them the best school experience possible. Thank you for trusting us with your kids every day. As always, if you have any concerns please reach out. Have a safe and relaxing 3-day weekend!
Sincerely,
Chealsie Sanchez
Principal
📆 Important Dates
☕Monday, 9/1- Labor Day, No School (Dallas ISD & Dallas College)
Tuesday, 9/2- Turn in Socioeconomic Forms (call or email Mrs. Cevantes if you need another one sent home scervantes@dallasisd.org)
Thursday, 9/18- ☕ September Coffee with the Principal
Thursday, Friday, 10/9-10/10- Dallas ISD Fall Break, No High School Classes
Friday, 10/10- Last day of 1st 9 weeks
Monday, 10/13- Dallas ISD PD Day- No High School Classes (check with your instructor about college classes!)
Monday, 10/20-Parent/Teacher conference night
Thursday, 10/23- October Coffee with the Principal
Tuesday, 11/4- No school (check with your instructor about college classes!)
Thursday, 11/20- College Drop Date *see Mrs. Gonzalez or Mrs. Valencia if you think you might need to drop a college course*
Thursday, 11/20- November Coffee with the Principal
Thursday 12/11-Molina Feeder Coffee with the Principals @Molina High School
Trinidad Garza ECHS Assembly
Today, our students participated in their first assembly of the school year, where we reviewed our school-wide expectations and values. It was a great opportunity to come together as a community and set a positive tone for the year ahead.
Please take a moment to go over the assembly slides with your child to reinforce the messages shared.
Thank you for your continued support!
Hoy, nuestros estudiantes participaron en su primera asamblea del año escolar, donde repasamos nuestras expectativas y valores escolares. Fue una excelente oportunidad para unirnos como comunidad y establecer un tono positivo para el año que comienza.
Les pedimos que, por favor, revisen las diapositivas de la asamblea junto a sus hijos para reforzar los mensajes compartidos.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!
College Fair- Save the Date!
Save the Date, Garza Families!
We’re excited to invite the entire family to a FREE College Fair on Wednesday, 9/17 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore college options and gather valuable information.
Be sure to scan the QR code to register!
¡Familias de Garza, reservan la fecha,!
Nos complace invitar a toda la familia a una Feria Universitaria GRATUITA el miércoles 17 de septiembre, de 5:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. Es una excelente oportunidad para explorar opciones universitarias y obtener información valiosa.
¡No olvides escanear el código QR para registrarte!
TSI TUTORING!
📚 Support Our Classrooms on DonorsChoose and Amazon
Help our teachers and staff bring their projects to life. Every dollar counts!
Ayuda a nuestros maestros y personal a hacer realidad sus proyectos. ¡Cada dólar cuenta!
Mrs. Saucedo-https://tinyurl.com/2mr9rc5j
Ms. Valencia-https://tinyurl.com/3y7tp77r
Mrs. Cermeño-https://tinyurl.com/2zn63cfe
Hello Parents,
We’re excited to share that this school year will be filled with many wonderful events like dances, games, field trips, and more! We would love for you to be part of these special moments by volunteering. To get started, please sign up on VOLY at https://dallasisd.voly.org/. Remember, you must renew your registration each year, and you can also select multiple schools if you have younger children. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact me at lcermeno@dallasisd.org.
Thank you for your support we look forward to seeing you at our events!
Hola padres,
¡Estamos muy emocionados de compartir que este año escolar estará lleno de eventos maravillosos como bailes, juegos, excursiones y mucho más! Nos encantaría que fueran parte de estos momentos especiales como voluntarios. Para comenzar, por favor regístrense en VOLY en https://dallasisd.voly.org/. Recuerden que deben renovar su registro cada año y también pueden seleccionar varias escuelas si tienen hijos más pequeños. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan ayuda, no duden en comunicarse conmigo a lcermeno@dallasisd.org.
¡Gracias por su apoyo! ¡Esperamos verlos en nuestros eventos!
🤠 Interested in Joining Mariachi? 🎺
Dallas College is offering a Continuing Education Mariachi Course starting September 8th!
🗓️ Schedule:
Mondays & Wednesdays | ⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
📘 Course Name: MUEN-1140-2
💲 Cost: $79
🎓 Counts as College Credit!
📍 Registration Process:
Students must register in person at the S-Building.
Some advisors may require a parent or guardian to be present during registration.
⚠️ If an advisor states the class is free for dual credit students, please ask for written confirmation.
📞 Questions? Contact Ms. Valencia:
📧 javalencia@dallasisd.org
📱 214-860-8565
🎺 ¿Te interesa unirte al Mariachi? 🎶
¡Dallas College está ofreciendo un curso de educación de Mariachi que comienza el 8 de septiembre!
🗓️ Horario:
Lunes y miércoles | ⏰ 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
📘 Nombre del curso: MUEN-1140-2
💲 Costo: $79
🎓 ¡Cuenta como crédito universitario!
📍 Proceso de inscripción:
Los estudiantes deben registrarse en persona en el edificio S (S-Building).
Algunos asesores pueden requerir la presencia de un padre o tutor durante la inscripción.
⚠️ Si un asesor indica que la clase es gratuita para estudiantes de crédito dual, por favor solicite una confirmación por escrito.
📞 ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la Sra. Valencia:
📧 javalencia@dallasisd.org
📱 214-860-8565
🌟Trinidad "Trini" Garza ECHS #3 High School in Dallas ISD 🌟
👕 Uniform Information 👖
Get Ready for the New School Year!
Make sure you're wearing the correct shirt color for your grade level!
If you need extra polos, check out our inventory when you come to pick up your schedule—we have gently worn shirts available, sorted by color and size.
You can also order new uniforms from Levine's, the link to Levine's is below.
¡Prepárate para el nuevo año escolar!
¡Asegúrate de usar el color de camisa correcto según tu grado!
Si necesitas polos adicionales, revisa nuestro inventario cuando vengas a recoger tu horario para sus clases. Tenemos camisas ligeramente usadas, organizadas por color y talla.
También puedes ordenar uniformes nuevos en Levine’s, el enlace a Levine’s está abajo.
Trini Garza ECHS HB 1481 Cell Phone Policy
📱 Scan here to share your suggestions!
Your Voice Matters!
At Trinidad Garza ECHS, we believe in working hand-in-hand with families to build a strong and supportive school community.
This Parent Suggestion Form gives you the opportunity to share your ideas, feedback, or concerns to help us continue improving our school and supporting our students’ success.
📱 HOW TO SHARE YOUR SUGGESTIONS:
1️⃣ Open your phone’s camera or QR scanner app.
2️⃣ Point it at the QR code below.
3️⃣ Tap the link that appears.
4️⃣ Fill out the short form and submit your suggestion!
¡Su voz es importante!
En Trinidad Garza ECHS creemos en trabajar de la mano con las familias para construir una comunidad escolar fuerte y solidaria.
Esta Forma de Sugerencias para Padres le da la oportunidad de compartir sus ideas, comentarios o inquietudes para ayudarnos a seguir mejorando nuestra escuela y apoyando el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
📱 CÓMO COMPARTIR SUS SUGERENCIAS:
1️⃣ Abra la cámara de su teléfono o la aplicación de escaneo de QR.
2️⃣ Apúntela hacia el código QR que aparece abajo.
3️⃣ Toque el enlace que aparece.
4️⃣ Complete el formulario corto y envíe su sugerencia.
2025-2026 Parent Needs Assessment/ Evaluación de las necesidades de los padres
Greetings Families!
The Counseling Department looks forward to supporting your scholar this year. Please take a moment to complete this short, anonymous survey to help us better meet your family's needs. Thank you!
Click on the link below:
https://forms.gle/4kGn7qQhFZ2fDtBZ9
¡Saludos Familias!
El Departamento de Consejería desea apoyar a su estudiante este año. Por favor, complete esta breve encuesta anónima para ayudarnos a satisfacer mejor las necesidades de su familia. ¡Gracias!
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación:
A and B Week Calendar
Parents, here is the A/B week calendar for the month of September. I will be updating it each month so you can easily stay connected and keep track of your student’s schedule. Thank you for checking in regularly and supporting your child’s success!
Padres, aquí tienen el calendario de semanas A/B para el mes de septiembre. Lo estaré actualizando cada mes para que puedan mantenerse conectados y llevar un mejor control del horario de sus estudiantes. ¡Gracias por revisarlo con frecuencia y por apoyar el éxito de sus hijos!
Join the Chess Club!
🌟 Garza Earns "A" Rating from TEA & 5 Distinctions 🌟
Join us on Remind!
Download the Remind app and join with the codes below! Parent enrollment in Remind is the best way to receive all the latest Garza ECHS updates and information.
For any questions please contact
Mrs. Gonzalez aescandon@dallasisd.org or Ms. Valencia javalencia@dallasisd.org
🚌 2025-26 BUS ROUTES 🚌
🚗 Car and Bus Pick Up & Drop Off Locations 🚌
Todos los estudiantes deben ser dejados y recogidos en el lado este del campus, entrando por la Knoxville Avenue, en la rotonda frente a las puertas del lado este.
After school bus riders will be picked up by the B-Building by the tennis courts.
Los estudiantes que viajan en autobús después de la escuela serán recogidos junto al
Edificio B, cerca de las canchas de tenis.
Congratulations Dr. Liu- Grant Winner!
Dr. Liu, our Advanced Physics Teacher, AP Computer Science Teacher and Robotics Leader received a grant from the Dallas Education Foundation! He will be using the funds to purchase another drone and expand our robotics program! Thank you Dr. Liu for all the hard work and dedication!


