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Hello Families,

Incredibly, we are two weeks away from the winter break. Thank you for all your efforts to make this first semester remarkable.

It has been brought to my attention that some families use the Smore account email to contact me. The email robertogonzalez06@users.smore.com does not belong to the school; it is the account Smore uses to send the newsletter. This could happen if you try to contact me by replying to the email I sent with the newsletter.

When trying to reach out, please use my district email, rgonzalez2@dallasisd.org. I apologize for the confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

On another topic, thanks for your donations to the PTO and your time volunteering. Our PTO membership is on the rise, helping to foster our sense of belonging to the school.

In the next two weeks, you will see that the multicultural committee has put together some activities related to the different winter celebrations, which include school decorations from around the world. What a magnificent way to celebrate our unique community.

Our first winter performance will be this week. We have put more information in the "resources you can use section" of the newsletter. We will visit the venue tomorrow, so we can give you more logistics about arrival and dismissal as soon as we see it. We appreciate your patience in this matter.

As the holidays approach, l want to remind you of the importance of daily school attendance. Please plan to bring your child these two weeks.

Last, remember that December 22nd is our early release day at 12:15. All afterschool activities are canceled, so our excellent afterschool program will not offer services that day.

Warm regards,

Dr. G

#Buildingwiththebest

#Sciencestartshere!

Happy Sunday Biomedical Families! Quick plug for our first virtual “Coffee with the Counselor” next Wednesday morning :) I will provide an Overview of Counseling Services and share information about Bullying Prevention. Please fill out the Counseling Program Survey before attending, so I can incorporate your feedback into future meetings!

Biomedical Prep Counseling Resources:

Overview of Counseling Services

K-2 District Lessons

PK Curriculum

Fall Counseling Groups:

• Friendships, Feelings, and Self Control (K)

• Emotions and Coping Skills (1st-2nd)

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

• The last day to receive excuse notes for this semester is Thursday, December 21st,2023. It is important that parents sign up into their Parent Portal to review Attendance, Grades, Teachers' notes, Assignments, etc. They can contact me to provide information if they do not have an account yet.

• Applications are for New Students to Biomedical Preparatory only. Current students need to wait until April to submit registration for 2024-2025 School Year.

Thank you for everything and all your support, it is very appreciated.

We are very excited for our Winter Performance this Thursday, December 14th at 5:30 pm. The location is the UTSW/ EEF Auditorium. We will share more specific directions and an address on Monday.

Donations: We are incredibly grateful for all of the support from our community for the donations to make the performance extra special. If you had any items delivered to your home address, please bring them into school when they arrive. Thank you also to any room parents assisting with getting costumes ready. Thank you so much!!

Set Up Volunteers: We will send a message to any parents who have volunteered to set up on Thursday for the performance with more information and details. Thank you for your help!

Grade Level Performance Information-

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

We are excited for our next Parent Lunch on Tuesday January 23, 2024. 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.

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

Dear Biomedical Prep Family,

If you would like to be a beneficiary of the angel tree called Kwanzaa Kindness please contact Ms. Carter at amapes@dallasisd.org and complete the form at the following link https://forms.gle/fVQLsCrX09yvq8wP8

Due 12.11.23 at 5 P.M.

These are some of the benefits:

- **Community Connection:** Connect with parents, teachers, and staff.

- **Support Education:** Your membership funds classroom resources and activities.

- **Voice and Involvement:** Your ideas shape the school environment.

Membership Renewal:

Renew annually to sustain support and engagement.

Goal: 100% Participation!

Follow the link to donate, or email our PTO at biomedicalpreppto@gmail.com if you need more information.

Let’s make this year exceptional—join PTO today!

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.

Mystery Attendance Day- one day this week!

Monday, December 11th, 2023

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• SBDM
• Coffee with the Counselor: Overview of Services + Bullying Prevention, 8:30-9:15am
• Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 884 9590 1430 | Passcode: 1Mdbr7

Thursday, December 14th, 2023

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM
• Winter Performance at UTSW- 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Friday, December 15th, 2023

• Tardy: 8:10 AM- See tardy procedures.
• Breakfast in the classroom: 7:35 AM-8:05 AM

Upcoming Events:

December 22nd, 2023

Early Release Day- 12:15 PM- No afterschool program services.