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.

Happy 4th Week of School Dealey Community!

"Just like a cherry blossom, life is short and sweet, and every moment is precious." — Anonymous

I am amazed by the resilience of the cherry blossom tree. In or out of season, we are all left to marvel of it's resilience during any storm. Dealey students, staff and community are also very resilient. This week will be our fourth week of school.

We are working very hard to infuse montessori mindfulness in every corner of our campus. Many of the elements of a Montessori education naturally promote mindfulness. Some of those elements include quality of active, open attention on the present moment, accompanied by a non-judgmental attitude. In both montessori and mindfulness practices, attention to the present is the key element.

As we continue to honor the here and now, let us all appreciate every moment we have together as a great school community. The most balanced and resilient human is the one who is not living in the past nor overly focused on the future. They are firmly planted in today.

We are Breathing Fires of Excellence!

Love❤️ Principal Amber Garrett

Dealey Montessori and International Academy

Office- 972-794-8409

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Calendar

• August 26, 2024- September 13, 2024- GT Nominations Window Open
• Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - Required In Person Camp Grady Spruce Meeting -6 PM- Library
• Sunday, September 15, 2024 -New Girl Scout Troop Meeting -Zoom - 3PM
• Monday, September 16, 2024 - UIl EPORTS Begins on Mondays 4PM-5PM
• Friday, September 20, 2024 - Picture Day!

🗓️Reminder- Meetings with the Principal 🗓️

I am dedicated to always providing you with an upgraded experience here at Dealey. Therefore, please be reminded that all Dealey principal meeting requests are handled by Ms. Johnson in the main office. You may email her at krgonzalez@dallasisd.org or call her 972-794-8400. She’s happy to help! I can’t wait to meet with you!

PK-5 Homework Grades

Grades from homework assignments may not be recorded in the gradebook or used in the calculation of nine-week grades for students in Pre-Kindergarten- Grade 5/6

Middle School Homework Grades

Grades from homework assignments may not be recorded in the gradebook or used in the calculation of nine-week grades for students in grades 6-8. If the homework assignment/task is part of a long-term project or task, the final long-term project or task may be recorded as a classwork grade for the nine-week grading period.

Source- District Policy EIB Regulation

Thanks so much to those of you who joined us last week for our first Camp Grady Spruce meeting this school year. If you didn't make it and watch the recording, please make sure you fill out the Attendance Form, so we have documentation for the district.

Below you will find links to the recording, the slide deck, and all the attachments and links we posted in the meeting.

Our next meeting will be in person at the school in early September. We are finalizing details of that right now and will let you know a date and time ASAP.

Links:

Recording of Zoom Meeting

Slide Deck Used in Meeting

Attendance Form

Medical Administration Form

Medication Needed Google Form

Chaperone Application

VOLY Information

We appreciate all your support and can't wait to share the camp experience with all your kiddos!

GIRLS CIRCLES is coming to Dealey! This is an incredible opportunity for 4th & 5th grade girls. Please answer this survey about which topics you want covered. Topics include Managing Emotions, Anxiety, Body Image, Puberty & Menstruation, Digital Safety, Healthy Sisterhood, & more!

SURVEY LINK: https://form.jotform.com/242366986165166

Watch this video from Girls Circles at another DISD school to see how much FUN the girls have in these circles! https://go.screenpal.com/watch/c0XVD3VEMHg

The Girls Circle is limited to 16 girls and registration will open next week. Questions? Contact Sonya Hebert. sonyahebert@gmail.com

Parent Garden Volunteers Needed for Each PreK - 5th Grade Classroom -

Parent Gardening Volunteers work with their child's PreK/K or Lower Elementary teacher to determine a mutually convenient time to take students out to the garden each week during school hours. The time commitment for the Parent Gardening Volunteers is typically 60 - 90 minutes per gardening session and the role can be shared between several parents in one classroom. 4th and 5th Grade Students participate in gardening through a weekly Gardening Period during their Specials Time (12:50-1:35PM). Ms. Olobia oversees the class and depends on the assistance of Parent Gardening Volunteers to make gardening a great experience for the students. We are planning to begin gardening with the students the week of September 9. If you are interested in serving as a Parent Gardening Volunteer or learning more about this volunteer role, please contact Andrea Montillo (andreamontillo@gmail.com) or Lilian Webb (lillian6@gmail.com).

Dealey Garden Clean Up - Saturday, September 7, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

Please sign up for the Dealey Garden Clean Up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48A4A829A6F85-51049984-garden

We'll meet in the Dealey Garden located on the east side of the school between the 1-3 and 4-5 hallways to prepare the garden beds for fall planting, We’ll be weeding the beds and doing other tasks to spruce up the garden area. If you have garden gloves, a pitch fork and/or hand tiller, please bring them along. We will also have tools available to use. Breakfast snacks will be provided, and we will have bug spray on hand that repels chiggers. Please bring a water bottle and consider a hat and sunscreen. The work is best suited for adults and students in 4th grade or above. Younger children are most welcome to help out with parent supervision. Service hour sheets will be signed! Come and go as your schedule permits. Please contact Andrea Montillo at andreamontillo.com or Lilian Webb at lillian6@gmail.com for more information.

Girls on the Run was developed to inspire girls to value what makes them unique! Our program facilitates ways for girls to gain confidence, build social skills, and realize their incredible potential. No running experience required.

Registration period is open through September 9th on a first come, first serve basis. Program is capped at 12 girls.

Use DEALEYF24 at checkout.

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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