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Dallas ISD Family Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter

Dallas ISD Family Newsletter April 2025 Newsletter
Dallas ISD FamilyNewsletterApril 2025 Newsletter

Dallas ISD Families, Dallas ISD Families,

April is HERE! 🌺

Welcome to our April edition of our Dallas ISD Family Newsletter! We’re excited to bring you a variety of updates and resources to enhance and support your family's educational journey.


In this edition, we’re also sharing important announcements from our Family and Community Engagement teams, with plenty of opportunities for you and your scholars to stay involved. You’ll also find updates from Dallas ISD departments and valuable community resources to help you stay informed and connected.


We look forward to exploring all of these updates with you.


Warm regards,

The Dallas ISD Family and Community Engagement Team

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¡Bienvenidos a la edición de abril de nuestro Boletín Familiar de Dallas ISD! Estamos emocionados de compartir con ustedes una variedad de actualizaciones y recursos para mejorar y apoyar el viaje educativo de su familia.


En esta edición, también compartimos anuncios importantes de nuestros equipos de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria, con muchas oportunidades para que usted y sus estudiantes se mantengan involucrados. También encontrarán actualizaciones de los departamentos de Dallas ISD y valiosos recursos comunitarios para ayudarles a mantenerse informados y conectados.


Esperamos explorar todas estas actualizaciones con ustedes.


Saludos cordiales,

El equipo de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria de Dallas ISD

FCE Information & Resources FCE Information & Resources

STAAR IS HERE! STAAR IS HERE!

Hey Parents! STAAR is officially here! Here are a few tips to support your scholar as they prepare to take their STAAR exams.

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¡Hola padres! ¡El STAAR ya está aquí! Aquí hay algunos consejos para apoyar a su estudiante mientras se prepara para presentar sus exámenes STAAR.

Regions 2 & 5 Fam Jam 2025 at Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs MS Regions 2 & 5 Fam Jam 2025 at Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs MS

This past March, over 289 families attended the event and explored our awesome resources and services in the district and throughout the city at Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs Middle School for our Regions 2 & 5 Fam Jam!! Check out our recap video below!

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Este pasado mes de marzo, más de 289 familias asistieron al evento y exploraron nuestros increíbles recursos y servicios en el distrito y en toda la ciudad en la Academia STEAM para Jóvenes Mujeres en la Escuela Secundaria Balch Springs para nuestro Fam Jam de las Regiones 2 y 5. ¡Mira nuestro video resumen a continuación!

Regions 2 & 5 Fam Jam Recap Video

SAVE THE DATE! | Fam Jam 2025 - Region 3 SAVE THE DATE! | Fam Jam 2025 - Region 3

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APRIL 12 @ JILL STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT VICKERY MEADOW


Get Ready for the Fam Jam experience ! 🎉


📅 Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Location: Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow, 6321 Ridgecrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75231


Calling all families from Conrad, Hillcrest, Thomas Jefferson, and W.T. White vertical teams! Join us for a fantastic day at Fam Jam, a special event dedicated to bringing our communities together.


👪 What to Expect:

Free Resources: Access to endless academic and community resources for your family.

Health Screenings: Keep your family healthy and safe.

Academic Activities: Fun and educational activities for all ages.

Student Performances: See students perform and show off their talents from all over the

district.

Great Prizes: Exciting giveaways and prizes throughout the day.


Fam Jam is a unique opportunity to strengthen connections between families, schools, and the

community. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that’s all about building strong relationships and

having fun!


📅 Save the Date! Make sure to mark your calendars for April 12th and join us at Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow for a day filled with opportunities and enjoyment.


See you there!

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12 DE ABRIL @ JILL STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT VICKERY MEADOW


¡Prepárate para la experiencia Fam Jam! 🎉


📅 Fecha: 12 de abril de 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Ubicación: Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow, 6321 Ridgecrest Rd., Dallas, TX 75231


¡Llamando a todas las familias de los equipos verticales de Conrad, Hillcrest, Thomas Jefferson y W.T. White! Únanse a nosotros para un día fantástico en Fam Jam, un evento especial dedicado a reunir a nuestras comunidades.


👪 Qué esperar:

Recursos gratuitos: Accede a recursos académicos y comunitarios infinitos para tu familia.

Exámenes de salud: Mantén a tu familia saludable y segura.

Actividades académicas: Diversión y actividades educativas para todas las edades.

Actuaciones estudiantiles: Disfruta de las actuaciones de estudiantes de toda la región.

Grandiosos premios: ¡Emocionantes rifas y premios durante todo el día!


Fam Jam es una oportunidad única para fortalecer los lazos entre las familias, las escuelas y la comunidad. ¡No te pierdas este emocionante evento que se centra en construir relaciones sólidas y disfrutar en familia!


📅 ¡Marca la fecha! Asegúrate de poner en tu calendario el 12 de abril y acompáñanos en Jill Stone Elementary School at Vickery Meadow para un día lleno de oportunidades y diversión.


¡Te esperamos!

Dad Joke Competition 2025 Dad Joke Competition 2025

Calling all Dallas ISD dads, father figures, and even moms! The 2025 Dad Joke Competition has commenced! Submit your funniest dad joke for a chance to be this year's DAD JOKE CHAMPION!

But HOLD ON! What exactly is a DAD JOKE? Well, a dad joke is a type of pun-filled, corny, cheesy, and often cringe-worthy joke that is typically told by fathers. However, the one rule is that these jokes must be clean, so keep it family-friendly! Whether you prefer to type or record a video or audio, one submission is allowed per person, so make it count.


The deadline to submit your dad joke is Friday, April 18, 2025. Click here to submit your dad joke video or audio or on our website at: https://www.dallasisd.org/departments/family-and-community-engagement/dad-joke-competition .


Check out this awesome dad joke video from our department, featuring Mr. Smith, Mr. Rivera, Ms. Avila, and Chief Dahlander.


MAY THE BEST DAD JOKE WIN!

2025 Dad Joke Competition Promo Video

F.R.O.G. April Dates 2025 F.R.O.G. April Dates 2025

The Family Resources On the Go (F.R.O.G) bus is a drive-through outreach effort to bring a variety of district resources and services to the community. We have various Dallas ISD department representatives onsite to answer questions on the Parent Portal, Academic Partnering, Uniform Assistance Program, and more at our bus stops.

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El autobús de Recursos Familiares En Movimiento (F.R.O.G) es un esfuerzo de alcance móvil para llevar una variedad de recursos y servicios del distrito a la comunidad. Contamos con representantes de varios departamentos de Dallas ISD en el lugar para responder preguntas sobre el Portal de Padres, Colaboración Académica, Programa de Asistencia de Uniformes y más en nuestras paradas de autobús.

In Case You Missed It (#ICYMI) In Case You Missed It (#ICYMI)

World Culture Showcase 2025 World Culture Showcase 2025

The 2025 World Culture Showcase at W. E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy was a resounding success. Special thanks to everyone who collaborated to create this exceptional event celebrating cultures worldwide!!!

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La Exhibición Mundial de Culturas 2025 en la Academia de Artes Exploratorias W. E. Greiner fue un rotundo éxito. ¡Un agradecimiento especial a todos los que colaboraron para crear este evento excepcional que celebra las culturas de todo el mundo!

Elevated Engagement | Episode 4: GRAAD Department w/ M. Erlene Williams Elevated Engagement | Episode 4: GRAAD Department w/ M. Erlene Williams

Happy April, Dallas ISD Families!


Tune in to an engaging episode of Elevated Engagement as we explore the impactful Dallas ISD GRAAD Department with our special guest, Marcia E. Williams, Director of Attendance for Credit/Truancy. This department is dedicated to supporting and empowering all Dallas ISD students by offering a wide range of educational opportunities.


Don’t miss out on Elevated Engagement as we uncover how the Dallas ISD GRAAD Department is positively influencing the future of our students, parents, and community!

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Sintonice un interesante episodio de Elevated Engagement en el que exploraremos el impactante Departamento GRAAD de Dallas ISD con nuestra invitada especial, Marcia E. Williams, directora de asistencia para créditos y ausentismo. Este departamento se dedica a apoyar y empoderar a todos los estudiantes de Dallas ISD al ofrecer una amplia gama de oportunidades educativas.


¡No se pierda Elevated Engagement mientras descubrimos cómo el Departamento GRAAD de Dallas ISD está influyendo positivamente en el futuro de nuestros estudiantes, padres y comunidad!

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Welcoming and Protective Schools Welcoming and Protective Schools

Dallas ISD is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, staff, and families, regardless of their immigration status as required by US constitutional law. We believe that all students deserve the opportunity to succeed, and we are dedicated to ensuring that they have the resources they need to thrive. The information in the links below is designed to reassure parents and community of this commitment.


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Dallas ISD está comprometido a proporcionar un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes, el personal y las familias, sin importar su estatus migratorio, tal como lo exige la ley constitucional de los Estados Unidos. Creemos que todos los estudiantes merecen la oportunidad de tener éxito, y estamos dedicados a garantizar que cuenten con los recursos necesarios para prosperar. La información en los enlaces a continuación está diseñada para tranquilizar a los padres y la comunidad sobre este compromiso.

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United to Learn x Dallas ISD Projects United to Learn x Dallas ISD Projects

United To Learn (U2L) has organized some exciting initiatives for Dallas ISD elementary campuses this Spring. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up in March:

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United To Learn (U2L) ha organizado algunas iniciativas interesantes para los campus de primaria del distrito escolar independiente de Dallas esta primavera. A continuación, se ofrece un adelanto de lo que se viene en marzo.

Dallas ISD Communications Dallas ISD Communications

Dallas ISD More Choice Expo Dallas ISD More Choice Expo

This past Saturday, our awesome Dallas ISD parents explored our 200+ schools that are paving our scholars' paths to success through excellence, innovation, and tradition at the 2025 More Choice Expo.

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Este pasado sábado, nuestros increíbles padres de Dallas ISD exploraron nuestras más de 200 escuelas que están trazando el camino al éxito de nuestros estudiantes a través de la excelencia, la innovación y la tradición en la Expo More Choice 2025.

April 2025 Calendar of Events April 2025 Calendar of Events

April 2025 - STAAR MONTH!!!

April 12 - Region 3 Fam Jam @ Jill Stone Elementary School (9 AM - 12 PM)

April 18 - Good Friday (No School)

April 21 - Inclement Weather Day (No School)

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Sincerely,
The Dallas ISD Family & Community Engagement Team

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