Bio News

Greeting families,

We have successfully finished the first week of school, and I want to thank you again for your patience, support, feedback, snacks, and comments. We strengthened most of our systems this past week, and you played an essential role in our fast turnaround. In addition, you have helped us design the school procedures that best work for you as founding families. So, let's continue building our strong relationship during this second week of instruction.

This week, some of you may experience your child's hesitancy to return to school as they have been off for two days. This is normal at that age, and they will get used to the weekly schedule. However, this could happen again after the three-day weekend.

We will launch some systems during our third week of instruction. Teachers will add one more communication layer by sending a weekly electronic newsletter you can translate to any language; they will also send a folder home with information about your child. These two systems will solidify your communication with the classroom teachers. We will also continue using class dojo, so if you have not joined your class account, please do so, as the teachers will send updates that way as well. If you need the access code, please get in touch with your child's teacher.

We will also launch a google site to house all the information I am sharing in my newsletters for your convenience.

This week, we will conduct our first fire drill. Our goal is to do it on Wednesday if the weather permits. The evacuation route is towards the UTSW parking lot next to the school. All students will; be monitored as we make our way to the meeting location. Our coach has been training our scholars on the procedures.

Last, I want to remind you that daily attendance is essential, and students are expected daily unless they are sick.

If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate and ask. I will send another email during the week if I get updates.

Thanks for choosing us!

Kind Regards,

Roberto Gonzalez

We have made modifications to ensure you and your children are safe. We used the feedback and ideas that we received from you. This new procedure will eliminate the need to cross Forest Park Rd as we do not have a crosswalk or crossing guard.

Please, check your child's backpack as we put a temporary card with a number. The number will help us identify your child/children as you enter the pick-up line. We will give you a second set once we laminate them. If you cannot find it, please let us know via email.

Implementing the new systems may create delays in the pick-up line.

Last, you can still walk to the school to pick up your child if you choose to do it.

Please, see the updated procedures below.

Before and Afterschool care: (Act Now)

Mad Science will begin services on August 29th. Please enroll on their website to continue receiving before and afterschool services. I included the link here for your convenience.

https://dfw.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

All students that are not in the afterschool care must be picked up by 3:30 PM

If you are unsure if you are enrolled, contact them to double-check.

The students that qualify for financial aid have been identified, and we will share this information with Mad Science before Monday. Then, they will help you with the registration.

*Student eligible to participate in the national free or reduced lunch program), including students who receive SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid benefits will receive financial assistance. This is part of Dallas ISD registration process.

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I will meet with the bond office this week to get an update about the playground. I will email you as soon as I get the update. My team is also looking for alternative solutions.

• Please, check the latest routes updates

Bus Routes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cdjd-i1Y-QhIBGFU1iB4TneV8_08FV7F3jth339wC2k/edit#gid=1372791257

Student Transportation Services department is excited for the new students/parents that were accepted into the 2022-2023 Choice Program. Students that are new to the choice program, had the opportunity to request transportation at the time of applying and when confirming scholar’s seat via the online enrollment platform (SchoolMint). Services will continue for existing students riding the bus who are registered during the 2021-2022 school year.

Who needs to complete the e-form?

• Returning students who did not request transportation for the 2021-2022 school year and are requesting transportation for the upcoming school year will need to complete the e-form at: https://forms.gle/Pnowd1S1Pd7eBi45A.
• New students who did not request transportation at the time of enrollment but now they are wishing to request transportation will need to complete the e-form.
• Returning students who received transportation but are wishing to change their pick-up and drop-off location will need to complete the e-form.

For further information or if you have any questions/concerns, please submit a Let’s Talk ticket at: https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/61626 or call us at (972) 925-4BUS (4287).

Have a great day!

Uniform guidelines

The webpage for our campus is now up on our website at www.levinesstores.com. Please note that currently only the French Toast brand has the Light Blue oxfords available in the smaller sizes. They are missing 2 pictures on the Elderwear brand Jumper and Scooter and will post those as soon as they are able to get them.

https://levinesstores.com/pages/contact-us.

Phone number: 214-870-1441.

The school logo in the uniforms is required.

AFFORDABLE UNIFORMS
7014 Bruton Rd.
Dallas, Texas 75217
(214) 206-1977
affordableuniforms@yahoo.com

**NEW

Below is a direct link to the Biomedical Prep uniforms.

The website is LIVE and ready for families to place their orders.

* Affordable uniforms will embroider uniforms you buy from other vendors if you choose to do so. The color needs to match the school colors.

Hours of operations: Monday- Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Note: Please remember that we will not let visitors in the building for the first three weeks of school. We are doing this to keep your children as safe as possible, as I shared with you. Also, send a sweater with your children in case they get cold.

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Arrival: 7:35 AM- 7:55 AM.

Dismissal: 3:15 PM

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022

Arrival: 7:35 AM- 7:55 AM.

Dismissal: 3:15 PM

Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

Arrival: 7:35 AM- 7:55 AM.

Dismissal: 3:15 PM

Fire Drill.

Thursday, August 25th, 2022

Arrival: 7:35 AM- 7:55 AM.

Dismissal: 3:15 PM

Friday, August 26th, 2022

Arrival: 7:35 AM- 7:55 AM.

Dismissal: 3:15 PM

August 27th-28th, 2022

Grade level newsletters to parents.

August 22th-26th

Before and after school care- School's contingency plan

August 29th, 2022

Mad Science will begin operations.

School's Google Site for parents launching day.

September 5th-9th, 2022

SBDM and PTO Board meeting. Board members: We will meet this week to draft activities and a calendar of events. We are doing it this week because the admin team is part of the after-school daycare contingency plan from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Our contingency plans end Friday, August 26th, 2022.