Dragons Den Community
4/20/26-4/24/26
Mission
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.
π Weekly Calendar
π This Week at Dealey
π Monday, April 20
National Volunteer Recognition Day
π± Wednesday, April 22
Administrative Assistants Day
Earth Day π
STAAR - Math Tests
π± Earth Dayπ±
Dear Dealey Community,
We are looking forward to a meaningful and important week ahead as we celebrate our volunteers and support our students during STAAR testing.
π Monday, April 20 β Volunteer Recognition Day
Our Dealey community is stronger because of the incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and love to our campus. From supporting classrooms to leading extracurricular programs and PTA initiativesβyour impact is felt across our entire school.
Throughout the day, students and staff will take time to recognize and celebrate our volunteers through thank-you notes and special acknowledgments.
Thank you for all you do to support our campus. Because of you, our Dragons truly thrive.
π Wednesday, April 22 β Earth Day + STAAR Math
Wednesday will be a BIG day at Dealey as we balance both Earth Day and STAAR Math testing for our eligible grade levels.
π STAAR Math Testing
We are confident in our students and the hard work they have put in throughout the year. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure they are prepared and supported.
Important reminders for families:
- Students must arrive on time. Once testing begins, late arrivals cannot be admitted.
- Please ensure your child gets a good nightβs rest and eats a healthy breakfast.
- Encourage a positive mindsetβour Dragons are ready.
To maintain a secure and distraction-free testing environment, visitors will not be permitted in testing areas during STAAR administration.
π± Earth Day at Dealey
Even on a testing day, we will take time to reinforce the importance of caring for our planet.
As a Montessori and International Academy, Earth Day holds special significance in our learning approach. Montessori education emphasizes respect for the environment, independence, and responsibility, encouraging students to become thoughtful stewards of the world around them. Our International focus further expands this mindset, helping students understand their role as global citizens who care for not only their local community, but the world as a whole.
Through small actions, reflection, and intentional learning, our students continue to develop a deep appreciation for the environment and their responsibility to protect it.
At Dealey, we donβt just learn about the worldβwe take care of it.
π This Weekβs Quote
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
β Native American Proverb
π Final Reminders
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring strong academic focus while maintaining the positive, thriving culture that makes Dealey so special.
π Thank you for being a part of the Dealey family. Together, we ensure that every Dragon thrives.
π Important Reminders
βοΈ Registration for 2026β2027 School Year
Registration is currently open. Families are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to secure enrollment for next school year.
βοΈ Intent Not to Return Form
We currently have hundreds of students on our waitlist for the 2026β2027 school year. Families who do not plan to return next school year are asked to complete the Intent Not to Return Form by April 20, 2026.
This helps us open seats for students waiting to join our Dealey community.
π Please complete the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXEyH5JI6SxYG4bljxCGa6POIUg87ZfRrBi0tZNGcDpLkwsw/viewform?usp=header
Please complete one form for each student in grades PK4β7th who will NOT be returning for the 2026β2027 school year.
If your child IS returning, you do not need to complete the form.
With pride and gratitude,
Loveβ€οΈ Principal Amber Garrett
"Where Dragons Thrive, Blazing We Rise!" ππ₯
Office- 972-794-8409
Community Inspiration
π Celebrating Our Administrative Professionals π
This week, we proudly celebrate Administrative Professionals Week (April 20β24), with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 22. At Dealey, we are incredibly fortunate to have a front office team that serves as the heart of our campusβwelcoming every visitor, supporting our families, and ensuring our daily operations run smoothly with care, professionalism, and grace. Please join us in recognizing: This team works tirelessly behind the scenes and on the front lines, often managing countless responsibilities at once while maintaining a warm and supportive environment for all. Their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence truly embody the Dealey Way. We invite our students, staff, and families to take a moment this week to share a kind word, a note of appreciation, or a gesture of thanks to these incredible women who do so much for our school community. βNo school runs on schedules and systems aloneβit runs on the people who care enough to make everything work.β Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor the amazing individuals who keep Dealey running strong each and every day. Where Dragons Thrive, Blazing We Rise! π₯π
8th Grade Class of 2026 Graduation
The 8th grade graduation, awards, and clapout will be happening on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026. The awards will start at 9:30 AM, but we recommend getting to school early to check in for better parking, seating, etc. Here is the RSVP form: http://bit.ly/dealeygrad26 Each student is guaranteed 2 guest seats. As free spots open up, we will periodically give them out on a lottery basis to those who have expressed interest.
8th Grade Dance Car Wash Fundraiser
Note from Nurse Caldwell
Dragons Fly Meeting
Dragons Fly South Korea 2027
Meeting April 23rd,2026
6:30 PM
Mrs. Singer's Room 134
Dealey 26-27 School Hours
8th Grade Announcements (Russell)
Assessment Calendar- April (LaCour)
Testing Reminders- Ms. Dang
Career Day 5/8/26
26-27 Registration Link
Coaches and Sponsors Front Office GroupMe
Yearbook Ordering- April Flyer
The Little Mermaid Spring Production
Field Day !
SignUp Geniusβ Parent Volunteers
Middle School-April 30, 2026
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BA8AD2AABF85-63111401-middle
I invite you to sign up for "MIDDLE SCHOOL-Dealey Field Day 2026 Volunteer Sign Up" at SignUpGenius!
Elementary- May 1, 2026
I invite you to sign up for "Field Day 2026 Volunteer Sign Up" at SignUpGenius!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4BA8AD2AABF85-63110691-field
Schooled Netflix Project
Nurse's Corner
Updated PTA Extracurriculars (Spring 2026)
We are opening a new session of Cooking on Thursdays that has remaining spots, so please keep that in the newsletters (not middle school). Registration here.
Counselor's Corner
Private Tutoring-Mrs. Villalba
Dress Code
Student Email Access
Join Our Facebook Group!
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!
PTA Announcements
Dallas ISD Calendar
Social Media
Dallas ISD School Leadership
Campus Principal, Ms. Garrett
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
972) 794-8400

