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The mission of George Bannerman Dealey is to provide an exemplary education that develops and empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

Team Dealey, we made it to October—and this week is a short one! Let’s Make It Count!

We have just THREE days of school this week: Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 7. While the week may be short, we have quite a bit packed into these three days with SMC Assessments, our 8th Grade Parent Meeting, Montessori Night, and 4th–5th Grade Showcase Night before we head into Fall Break.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility, teamwork, and continued focus on creating the best experience possible for our Dragons. Let's finish these three days strong and then enjoy a much-deserved break! 💙🐉

📝 SMC Assessments | Monday–Wednesday

SMC Assessments will take place Monday, October 5 through Wednesday, October 7.

Please help us maintain a calm, focused testing environment throughout the building. Encourage students to take their time, do their best, and show what they know! 🌟

Thank you to everyone supporting testing, adjusting schedules, assisting students, and helping our campus run smoothly during SMC.

📅 This Week at Dealey

🏫 Monday, October 5

📝 SMC Assessments

🔐 Test Security & Designated Supports | 4:15 PM
Facilitator: AP LaCour

🎓 Virtual 8th Grade Parent Meeting | 6:00 PM

Ms. Morales will host our 8th-grade families virtually to discuss Dallas ISD high school options, the application process, important deadlines, and resources to support our students as they prepare for high school.

🌎 Tuesday, October 6

📝 SMC Assessments

🌿 Montessori Night | 5:00–7:00 PM

We will welcome parents to campus for an evening focused on Montessori education and the unique learning experiences we provide at Dealey.

📚 4th–5th Grade Showcase Night | 6:00–7:00 PM

Our existing 2nd and 3rd grade parents will have an opportunity to learn more about the next stage of their child's Dealey journey.

🚨 Reminder: Both evening events are for PARENTS ONLY. Students should not attend.

Thank you to everyone participating in and supporting these events. Your preparation and presence help our families better understand the incredible work happening at Dealey each day.

🎉 Wednesday, October 7

📝 SMC Assessments

And then...

FALL BREAK BEGINS! 🙌🏽🍂🎡

🍂 Fall Break / State Fair Holiday

No school for students:

🍁 Thursday, October 8- (Teachers SLO Goal Setting Due)

🎡 Friday, October 9

🍂 Monday, October 12-Staff PD (See note below)

⚠️ Important Staff Reminder — October 12

While Monday, October 12 is a student holiday, it is important to remember that staff members who did NOT complete their required Summer Flex Professional Development must report for PD on Monday, October 12, 2026.

If you completed your required Summer Flex PD, enjoy your Fall Break! 🍂

Please make sure you are clear on your individual PD requirements before leaving for the break.

Students return on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and we will be ready to welcome our Dragons back refreshed and ready to continue Exploring Deeply and Thriving Globally! 🌎🐉

💙 Three Days. Let's Make Them Count!

Team, thank you for everything you continue to pour into our students and our campus. I know the beginning of the school year moves quickly, and I hope Fall Break gives each of you an opportunity to rest, recharge, spend time with the people you love, and do something that brings you joy.

Whether you're headed to the State Fair 🎡, traveling, catching up on sleep, or doing absolutely nothing—and enjoying every minute of it—I hope you have a wonderful break.

But first... THREE DAYS! 😂🙌🏽

Let's stay focused, support one another, and finish strong.

Have a fantastic short week and a safe, restful, and well-deserved Fall Break, Team Dealey! 💙🐉🍂

Yours in Support,
Principal Garrett
George Bannerman Dealey Montessori & International Academy

Explore Deeply. Thrive Globally.

Dear Teachers,

This is a gentle reminder: SLO Setting Task submission is due Oct. 8th.

Remember to include:

1. SLO Growth Tracker (remember to complete the Body of Evidence section).

2. SLO Form (The last question needs to be answered only during the SLO Accomplishment submission).

All necessary documents and resources can be found under the "Overview" section in Cornerstone, and on the TEI Website:

• SLO Rubric
• SLO Form
• SLO Student Growth Tracker
• SLO Success Criteria
• SLO Teacher Guidance
• SLO Goal Setting Submission Guide
• TEI Evaluation Calendar

Should you need to see your previous DTR/TEI/SLO information, you can find it at the following Laserfiche Weblink:

https://records.dallasisd.org/EmployeeRecords/Welcome.aspx?dbid=0&repo=Employee-Records

under "Personnel Files".

Please open the attached document which provides interesting and useful TEI/SLO information.

Please reach out should you have any questions.

Thank you,

SLO Goal Setting Task
Reminder that the 2026-27 SLO Goal Setting and PDP task should be submitted by teachers by October 8, 2026. Primary appraisers have a scoring and conference deadline of October 15, 2026. We are hosting SLO training sessions to provide support with your SLO development. During the session, we cover the SLO process and assist teachers with planning their SLO. You can sign up to attend these sessions in Cornerstone.

Here are additional reminders regarding the SLO process:

• Resources to support the SLO process can be found on our TEI Resources Page under the SLO section.
• Teachers will select an entire class section for their SLO. Elementary self-contained teachers should select their entire class section and focus on one skill or standard from a single subject. Elementary departmentalized and secondary teachers should select their most representative class or section, taking into consideration the diversity of students' skill levels.
• Teachers of one-semester courses should also select a representative class from the sections they teach during the fall semester. Teachers will enter their data once the Mid-Year and Goal Accomplishment tasks are launched in Cornerstone in late fall.
  
• Teachers who do not teach a core class (such as Special Education Inclusion, GT, etc.) should select a subset of their students and collaborate with classroom teachers on a similar focus area. For example, an Inclusion or TAG teacher may partner with a specific grade level to focus on an area that supports the campus's goals.
  

Teachers will submit the SLO Growth Tracker with the grey section completed AND the SLO Form in Cornerstone.

Sra. Tindle - TEACHER

TEI Campus Rep.

Spanish I (grades 7,8)

Spanish II (grades 7,8)

Discovering Languages (grade 6)

Dealey International Academy

Below are links to the teacher surveys created by the SBDM committee to get teacher feedback regarding screen time usage and executive functioning. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Executive Functioning https://forms.gle/e7tQwvviQCMWnWxv8

Screen Time https://forms.gle/L5o3qhpazMZJJBNC8

With gratitude,

April -SBDM Chair

As we continue working together to maintain a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment at Dealey, all parents/guardians and students are asked to review the 2026–2027 Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct together.

The Student Code of Conduct outlines district expectations for student behavior, responsibilities, disciplinary procedures, and the standards that help ensure our schools remain safe and focused on learning.

✅ Action Required

Parents/guardians and students should:

1. Review the 2026–2027 Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct together. A copy will be sent home in all backpacks by Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

2. Complete and sign the acknowledgment on Page 11.

3. Return the signed page to your student's Advisory or Homeroom teacher no later than Friday, October 16, 2026.

📅 DUE: Friday, October 16, 2026

Thank you, Dealey families, for partnering with us to ensure our students understand the expectations that support a positive school community. 💙🐉

👉 Review the 2026–2027 Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct:
Student Code of Conduct PDF

In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Dallas ISD Special Services is hosting an interactive Dyslexia Simulation Parent Training in both English and Spanish. Please share the attached flyer in the newsletter. Also, would it be possible to post this flyer in the Facebook Group for the parents?

📅 Date: October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 408 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX

This experience will give parents an opportunity to step into the shoes of students with dyslexia and gain a better understanding of the challenges they may experience with reading, writing, and processing. Parents will also receive practical strategies and resources they can use to support their children at home.

📚 Community Resource Spotlight | Private Tutoring

A member of our extended Dealey community is offering private tutoring for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Please see the flyer below for information regarding services, availability, pricing, and direct contact information.

Please answer all of the questions for entry into the group. We will verify student id numbers and parent identity. You may leave the teacher name as "n/a" at this time. Thanks!

About Us

As one of the best schools in Dallas, we provide an exemplary Montessori education that empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

6501 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, USA

Principal -Amber Garrett

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

972) 794-8400

dallasisd.org/dealey

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