Bio News

Week of November 13th, 2023

Principal's Message

Dear Families,

I wanted to express my sincere thanks to all of you who participated in our recent reading night. Seeing our students dressed on the red carpet was terrific, and your collaboration with the PTO during the event was greatly appreciated.

I also want to thank you for your support with the grateful grams. This is an incredible opportunity to show gratitude and support our PTO. Our PTO president has gone above and beyond to promote this initiative, so please give her kudos when you see her around.

Additionally, we will have a second lunch with our students this week. If you would like to attend, please sign up for the event. However, due to limited space, we cannot accommodate extra families.

Furthermore, we will also celebrate the Common Cent campaign and Character Count week this week. Your donations will make a significant difference as they help others and show our students the importance of supporting various causes.

Lastly, please note that we will not have classes next week to celebrate Thanksgiving week. I hope you all take this time to relax, spend it with loved ones, and enjoy the festivities.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support.

Best regards,

Dr. G

#Buildingwiththebest

#Sciencestartshere!

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Happy Sunday, Biomedical Families! Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our Common Cents Campaign supporting Greenspace Dallas last week! Although we are no longer collecting cash/coin donations, you can still donate electronically by scanning this QR code. Reminder that your student can participate in Character Counts Dress Up Days this week by making a donation (even a penny will do!).

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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

Winter Performance Information

Hello parents,

Biomedical is currently preparing for our first ever winter holiday program! Each grade level will represent a different holiday and culture celebrated during the holiday season. As we get ready for this exciting event, we ask if families could donate to help with props, decorations, and costumes. Any type of donation helps! Students will begin learning their music during music class with Mr. Bradford starting November 15. Links to the songs will be attached so that students can practice at home. The program will be held on December 14 at the UTSW/EEF Auditorium. We look forward to seeing families there!

PreK: Hanukkah

Song: I’m A Little Latke https://youtu.be/JeXg1XMYdEc?si=Iri1fJ_eNrgxKUuA
Attire: Solid blue, white, or silver shirt with blue or dark pants.

Kindergarten: Spanish Christmas Song

Song: Mi Burrito Sabanero https://youtu.be/zqyJ0mSSsR8?si=qkF2AVIr-1LLNYXS
Attire: Solid White, Grey, Red, or Green shirt with dark pants.

1st Grade: Kwanzaa

Song: O Kwanzaa https://youtu.be/W2dE5ECe2_E?si=K-PxvKABz0qFAuFx
Attire: Sold black, red, or green shirt with dark pants

2nd Grade: Christmas

Song: Blitzen Boogie https://youtu.be/9PCJ4kS7Whg?si=GGE9fJSLDcRmXpPc
Attire: Solid red or green shirt with dark pants

Texas Tree foundation Survey- Cool School Program

As I have announced in multiple meetings, Our campus is collaborating with the Texas Trees Foundation for the Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape and Park Transformation project via the Cool Schools program. Given our school location in the Southwestern Medical District, they want to engage with us about the SWMD project throughout their community survey.

If you are unfamiliar with their project, the Foundation, the City of Dallas, and their partners are leading a holistic redesign of the Medical District. By engaging with the community for their vision for the district’s future and incorporating evidence-based design, the project will transform a 2-mile stretch of Harry Hines Boulevard (the Green Spine) into a greener, more vibrant, connected, and safer multi-modal linear parkway complete with a 10-acre Green Park at the intersection of Harry Hines and Inwood Road.

Please complete this 7-question survey where you can offer insight into the mode of travel preferences in the Medical District, programs and amenities they would like to see in the Green Park, and more.

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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

Thanksgiving Break “Pop-up’’ Meals

To maintain student nourishment during the Thanksgiving Break, Food and Child Nutrition Services plans to provide curbside meal service on Monday, November 20, 2023.

FCNS will provide three days’ worth of meals 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 present to claim meals.

Meals will include:

3 breakfasts

3 lunches

When: Monday, November 20, 2023

Time/ Locations: Visit www.dallasisd.org

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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November Parent Lunch Information

We are excited for our Parent Lunch on Thursday November 16th. For the parents who have signed up on the Sign Up Genius, please take note of the following procedures and information. As a reminder, due to space constraints, we will only be able to admit the parents who have signed up.

Signing In- Please arrive early (10-15 minutes) prior to your student's lunch time to ensure you can check into the main office. All visitors will need their photo ID. To ease the sign in process, you can sign up for a Voly account. Please ensure your Voly account registration is complete.
Please wear your visitor badge while you are on campus for our safety protocols. We will escort you directly upstairs to the STEM room for the lunch.
You can bring in outside food for your child if you would like. All students will have an opportunity to get a school lunch as well.
If your child has an allergy, we will designate a table for you to sit at with them.
Due to limited space, we will be limiting the lunch to one adult with each child. We want to provide a fair opportunity for multiple students to have a parent join them. We will reach out directly to any families who signed up for two spots.
We will be offering additional parent lunches each month.
As a reminder, our lunch times are as follows-

Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4- 10:30- 11:00 am
Kindergarten- 11:25- 11:55 am
1st Grade- 12:00- 12:30 pm
2nd Grade- 12:35- 1:05 pm

Please reach out directly to me at gmaffucci@dallasisd.org with any questions. Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

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!

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