The Community Champion Chronicle

Dear Champion Families,

As we enter the final stretch of STAAR testing, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout this school year. Your encouragement at home plays a powerful role in your child’s confidence and success at school.

We are especially proud of how our students have approached the first round of STAAR assessments in Reading, Science, and Social Studies. They showed focus, perseverance, and the ability to apply strategies they have learned all year long. We are now preparing for the final phase of STAAR testing in Math.

🏁 The Bigger Picture

This is an important moment for our campus and our students.

STAAR testing is one way we measure growth, but more importantly, it is an opportunity for students to show what they know and how far they have come this year. Our goal is not just performance on a test, but continued academic growth, confidence, and readiness for the next grade level.

We are grateful for the strong partnership between home and school that helps make this possible.

📅 Math STAAR Testing Dates

Please help ensure your child is prepared and present on the following days:

• Wednesday, April 22: 8th Grade Math and Algebra STAAR
• Thursday, April 23: 6th Grade Math STAAR
• Thursday, April 23: 7th Grade Math STAAR

It is very important that students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.

🏠 How Families Can Support at Home

Your support during this time makes a difference. Here are a few simple ways to help your child be successful:

• Ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days
• Provide a healthy breakfast each morning
• Encourage positive words such as “Do your best” and “You are prepared”
• Help your child arrive at school on time each day
• Remind them to stay calm, take their time, and use strategies they have learned in class

Confidence and encouragement at home build confidence in the classroom.

🌟 Final Encouragement

We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and growth this year. As we enter the final STAAR assessments, we are confident that they will continue to show resilience, determination, and pride in their learning.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our Champions grow and succeed.

Together, we finish strong.

Jessica Weems
Principal, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School

💜💛🏆 United in Growth. Driven by Grit. Destined for Greatness.

Estimadas familias de los Campeones,

Al entrar en la recta final de las evaluaciones STAAR, queremos agradecerles sinceramente por su continuo apoyo y colaboración durante este año escolar. El ánimo y acompañamiento en casa juegan un papel fundamental en la confianza y el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.

Nos enorgullece el esfuerzo que nuestros estudiantes demostraron en la primera ronda de STAAR en Lectura, Ciencias y Estudios Sociales. Mostraron enfoque, perseverancia y la capacidad de aplicar las estrategias aprendidas durante todo el año. Ahora nos preparamos para la fase final de las evaluaciones STAAR en Matemáticas.

🏁 El Panorama General

Este es un momento importante para nuestra escuela y nuestros estudiantes.

Las evaluaciones STAAR son una forma de medir el progreso académico, pero más importante aún, son una oportunidad para que los estudiantes demuestren lo que han aprendido y cuánto han crecido durante el año escolar. Nuestro objetivo no es solo el desempeño en un examen, sino el crecimiento académico continuo, la confianza y la preparación para el siguiente grado.

Agradecemos profundamente la sólida colaboración entre la escuela y el hogar que hace esto posible.

📅 Fechas de las Evaluaciones STAAR de Matemáticas

Por favor, ayude a asegurar que su hijo(a) esté preparado(a) y presente en los siguientes días:

• Miércoles 22 de abril: Matemáticas de 8.º grado y Álgebra STAAR
• Jueves 23 de abril: Matemáticas de 6.º grado STAAR
• Jueves 23 de abril: Matemáticas de 7.º grado STAAR

Es muy importante que los estudiantes lleguen puntualmente, bien descansados y listos para dar lo mejor de sí.

🏠 Cómo Pueden Apoyar las Familias en Casa

Su apoyo durante este tiempo marca una gran diferencia. Aquí hay algunas formas sencillas de ayudar a su hijo(a):

• Asegurar que duerma bien la noche anterior a los días de evaluación
• Proporcionar un desayuno saludable cada mañana
• Ofrecer palabras de ánimo positivas como “Haz tu mejor esfuerzo” y “Estás preparado(a)”
• Ayudar a que llegue a la escuela a tiempo cada día
• Recordarle que se mantenga tranquilo(a), tome su tiempo y use las estrategias aprendidas en clase

El ánimo en casa fortalece la confianza en el salón de clases.

🌟 Mensaje Final de Ánimo

Estamos muy orgullosos del esfuerzo y crecimiento de nuestros estudiantes este año. Al entrar en las evaluaciones finales de STAAR, confiamos en que continuarán demostrando resiliencia, determinación y orgullo por su aprendizaje.

Gracias por su continua colaboración para ayudar a nuestros Campeones a crecer y tener éxito.

Juntos, terminamos con fuerza. 🏆

Con aprecio,

Jessica Weems
Directora, Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School

💜💛🏆 Unidos en Crecimiento. Impulsados por la Determinación. Destinados a la Grandeza.

The competition dates are set!

📅 April 9 – ELA

📅 April 14 – Science (8th Grade ONLY)

📅 April 16 – Social Studies (8th Grade ONLY)

📅 April 22 – 8th Grade Math

📅 April 23 – 7th Grade Math

📅 April 23 – 6th Grade Math

Reminder: Science and Social Studies are for 8th graders only.

Game on, Pioneers! Let’s finish strong! 🥇

At Lang Middle School, we’re committed to helping every student do their best during state testing.💜

En Lang Middle School, estamos comprometidos a ayudar a cada estudiante a dar lo mejor de sí durante los exámenes estatales.💜

¡Vamos, Pioneers! 💜

🎉📢Hey Parents! It’s Registration Time!📢🎉

Great news, registration officially opened on April 1, 2026!

🚨All students — returning AND new — must complete registration, so be sure to get it done as soon as possible!

Need help or have questions? We’ve got you covered!💬

Reach out to our Registrar Ms. Herrera at 📲 (972) 925-2403 or 📨 sherreraromero@dallasisd.org.

Let’s get ready for an amazing school year 26-27!🎒🌟

🎉📢¡Hola familias! ¡Es tiempo de inscripción!📢🎉

¡Buenas noticias! ¡Las inscripciones se abrieron oficialmente el 1 de abril de 2026!

🚨Todos los estudiantes — nuevos y que regresan — deben completar la inscripción, así que asegúrese de hacerlo lo antes posible.

¿Necesita ayuda o tiene preguntas? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarle!💬

Comuníquese con nuestra registradora, Ms. Herrera

al 📲 (972) 925-2403 o 📨 sherreraromero@dallasisd.org

¡Prepárense para un increíble año escolar 2026-2027!🎒🌟

At Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School, we are proud to work alongside the Dallas ISD Family & Community Engagement Department in supporting our students and families. We’re excited to share their April 2026 Family Newsletter, which includes important district updates, valuable resources, and helpful information to keep our Lang families informed and connected.

We encourage you to click the link below to take a few minutes to explore the great opportunities and supports available to Dallas ISD families!

Lang Middle School is proud to announce that our incoming 6th grade class will participate in the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) program during the 2026–2027 instructional year.

This program adds extra learning days before school starts and on select Saturdays to support academic growth, build confidence, and ensure students begin the school year prepared for success.

Please see the flyers for more information.

La Escuela Secundaria Lang se enorgullece en anunciar que nuestra clase entrante de 6.º grado participará en el programa de Año Escolar con Días Adicionales (ADSY) durante el año escolar 2026–2027.

Este programa agrega días adicionales de aprendizaje antes de que comience el año escolar y en algunos sábados seleccionados, con el fin de apoyar el crecimiento académico, fortalecer la confianza y asegurar que los estudiantes comiencen el año escolar preparados para el éxito.

Consulte los volantes para obtener más información.

Dear Champion Families,

As we approach the final STAAR testing days, I want to personally thank you for your continued partnership and support. Your involvement at home plays a powerful role in your child’s confidence, preparation, and success at school.

This is an important time for our students, and small routines at home can make a big difference. We encourage families to continue supporting students by ensuring they get adequate rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Just as important, your words of encouragement help set a positive tone—remind them that you are proud of their effort and that they are prepared to do their best.

We are proud of the growth our students have shown this year, and we are confident they will continue to demonstrate their learning during these final assessments.

Thank you for trusting us and for being such an important part of your child’s educational journey.

With appreciation,

Sincerely,

Bianca Robles
Parent Support Specialist

Email: birobles@dallasisd.org

Office Phone: (972) 502-1011

The Family and Community Engagement Office assists parents who currently have a pre-existing PowerSchool/Parent Portal account and parents who would like to create a PowerSchool/Parent Portal account.

Families can now easily check their student’s outstanding balances online!

Visit our Student Balance Lookup page to view your child’s current balance and payment options.

Simply enter the student’s ID number and date of birth to access the information instantly.

¡Ahora las familias pueden ver fácilmente los saldos pendientes de sus hijos en línea!

Visite nuestra página de Balance de Saldos para ver el saldo actual de su hijo y las opciones de pago.

Solo ingrese el número de identificación y la fecha de nacimiento del estudiante para acceder a la información al instante.

All student is the building have received their ID Badges as of Wednesday Sept. 17th, the policy for the badges is as follows:

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAR ID BADGES. IT IS PART OF THEIR DAILY DRESS CODE.

The ID badge policy is for the safety and security of EVERYONE on campus.

• Students will receive their first ID badge for free.
• A lost ID badge must be replaced. Replacement badges are $5.00.
• Student ID badges must be worn on lanyards around the neck.
• Replacement lanyards are $2.00.
• Student ID badges must be visible, with pictures facing forward.
• Students are not allowed to tamper or alter ID badges or photos.

Students who forget their ID badges are required to get a temporary ID sticker for $1.00 before school.

Students are given the chance to pay TEMP IDs at a later time, they are recommended to pay no later then end of that week.

This being said, students who do not pay for their TEMP IDs (or lanyards) are being logged into an ongoing list, we will be using an automated system to send both an email and a text using the email & number provided during registration for the student.

If you are not sure what email or phone number is being used please contact our Registrar Ms. Herrera at (972) 925-2403 to make sure your contact information is up to date and a registration has been completed.

We will also be working on making personal phone calls as well. Once a student reaches $5 owed, we encourage the student to at this point buy a replacement badge, since the badge is $5. Our Admin team will begin having conferences with students who owe over $5.

Students who are missing required immunizations have now received their second notice.

All students in Dallas ISD must have up-to-date immunization records on file before attending school, as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and TEA. These vaccines help protect students and prevent disease outbreaks.

👉 If your child has already received their vaccines, please provide the updated records to the nurse.

👉 If your child still needs vaccines, please schedule them as soon as possible. Nurse Carrizales will begin calling parents/guardians for pickup.

For questions about requirements or exemptions, contact Nurse Carrizales at (972) 925-2423 or vcarrizales@dallasisd.org

Under Senate Bill 12, Dallas ISD (and all Texas schools) must have SIGNED parent/guardian Permission Form before providing any health-related services to students—even for simple care like band-aids or temperature checks.

Without a signed consent form, schools may only give life-saving care. To allow Nurse Carrizales & Nurse Carbajal to provide other services (such as first aid, screenings, or administering medication), parents must check “Yes” and sign the Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services form.

👉 Please complete and return this form as soon as possible. It will remain on file for the entire school year.

For questions, contact Nurse Carrizales at (972) 925-2423 or vcarrizales@dallasisd.org

As flu and COVID cases are on the rise, we ask for your help in keeping our campus healthy.

👉 If your child has flu-like symptoms, please keep them home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication (100.2°F or higher).
👉 A doctor’s note is required if your child misses 5 OR MORE consecutive school days.
👉 For absences between 1 - 4 days, please send a handwritten Parent Excuse Note, as soon as the student returns to campus.

📵House Bill 1481 now requires Texas schools to limit or secure personal electronic devices during the instructional day. In alignment with Dallas ISD, Lang Middle School will implement the use of Yondr pouches to secure student cell phones during the school day.

Students will place their phones in a Yondr pouch, keep the pouch with them throughout the day, and return it at dismissal to be unlocked at a designated station. This new policy is designed to reduce distractions, protect instructional time, and promote a more engaged and connected learning environment.

🚫 Reminders on Prohibited Items:

Students may not bring:

• Phones, Smartwatches (Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc.), Wireless earbuds or headphones that do not fit inside their school-issued pouch

• Gaming devices, tablets, or laptops

What happens if my child needs to make a call?

Student's have been told to ask their teacher for permission to make a phone call.

📞 Students can contact parents/guardians using:

• Campus Phones (Main Office, Counselor’s Office, or Clinic)
• Email or Remind on their Chromebook

✅ Parent Tip: Check your student’s backpack before they leave home to ensure they aren’t carrying any prohibited devices.

Our goal is to protect instructional time and support student focus. Thank you for your partnership in making this successful.

Under Senate Bill 12, Dallas ISD (and all Texas schools) must have SIGNED parent/guardian Permission Form before providing any health-related services to students, this includes speaking to the counselors about topics like Bullying and harassment prevention.

This is the SAME consent form used for the nurse, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, and other staff who supervise children. Without a signed consent form, schools may only give life-saving care.

To allow Ms. Lincecum & Ms. Sims to speak with the students, parents must check “Yes” and sign the Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services form.

👉 Please complete and return this form as soon as possible. It will remain on file for the entire school year.

Big News, Lang Community!

The Texas Education Agency released the 2025 campus ratings on Friday, August 15, and Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School is officially a C campus! This is a huge step forward from where we started — and it’s a direct result of the growth, grit, and greatness our students, staff, and families bring every single day.

We’ve moved up, and now our eyes are on the next prize — earning that B rating. Just like champions on the field, we will keep training, strategizing, and playing to win. Every practice, every lesson, every day counts toward our goal.

#WeAre26 – United in Growth. Driven by Grit. Destined for Greatness.

Email: jweems@dallasisd.org

Website: https://lang.dallasisd.org/

Location: 1678 Chenault St. Dallas TX 75228

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