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9/8/25-9/12/25

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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.

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  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025- Montessori Night 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - Dealey PTA Meeting -Library -6:00 PM -7:00 PM
  • Friday, September 12, 2025- Picture Day (Please wear Uniforms for Yearbook)

*Dress Up Picture Day is in the Spring*

  • Monday, September 22, 2025- Friday ,September 26 2025- GT Testing
  • Monday, September 22, 2025 - Author's Visit (5th Grade)
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Coffee with the Principal- Picnic Tables @ 8:30 AM
Pick Up/Drop Off Procedures, Parking & Volunteers
Middle School Bell Schedule
Middle School A/B Calendar
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2025-2026 Bus Routes
Dealey Carpool Information
Dealey Uniform Policy

Grace & Courtesy Grace & Courtesy

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Dear Dealey Families and Community,


This week, our campus is focusing on one of the most beautiful and timeless aspects of the Montessori approach: Grace & Courtesy.

“Grace and courtesy are among the first lessons in human relationships that we give to the child. These are, in their simplest form, the manners of everyday life.” – Dr. Maria Montessori


At Dealey, we believe that academics and character go hand in hand. Grace and courtesy lessons help our children practice kindness, patience, respect, and empathy — skills that build confidence and strengthen relationships both inside and outside the classroom.


💡 What Does Grace & Courtesy Look Like at Dealey?

  • Greeting teachers and peers with a smile or handshake

  • Saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” throughout the day

  • Practicing conflict resolution through calm words instead of raised voices

  • Walking carefully in the hallways and respecting shared spaces

  • Offering help when someone is in need

These may seem like small moments, but together they create the peaceful and respectful environment where our Dragons thrive.


🏡 How Families Can Support at Home

  • Make space for warm greetings and farewells each day

  • Pause for eye contact during conversations

  • Practice polite table manners at dinner

  • Model calm words during disagreements

  • Celebrate acts of kindness your child shows at home


📣 You’re Invited: Montessori Night — Tuesday, 9/9/25 at 4:30 PM

Get ready for a hands-on evening of discovery!

  • Montessori Night is a progressive event where families move through each Montessori level, from PK4 all the way to Upper.

  • Parents will sit in the position of a student, learning just as their children do.

  • Teachers will guide you through interactive lessons and demonstrations, so you can experience Montessori materials and methods firsthand.

  • You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how Montessori builds independence, critical thinking, and grace and courtesy from one level to the next.

  • Upon arrival, you’ll be directed to your learning adventure path.

  • PK4–5 students will enjoy free child care provided by our NJHS students, so families can fully engage in the evening.

This is a wonderful opportunity to see the Montessori journey in action, ask questions, and strengthen the home–school connection.


🎉 Celebrating Our Community

Thank you for modeling grace and courtesy at home. Your partnership helps us raise children who are not only intelligent and capable, but also compassionate leaders in our community.


With gratitude,

Love❤️ Principal Amber Garrett

"Where Dragons Thrive, Blazing We Rise!"

Office- 972-794-8409

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Community Inspiration Community Inspiration

Grace and Courtesy in the Montessori classroom at different stages of development

ES CAC_ Parental Request Form (Click Here or Image) ES CAC_ Parental Request Form (Click Here or Image)

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HS Credit -District Policy (7th & 8th Only) HS Credit -District Policy (7th & 8th Only)

EHAC(LOCAL) (1) (1).pdf

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ES Cafeteria & Early Morning Arrival (Click Here or Images) ES Cafeteria & Early Morning Arrival (Click Here or Images)

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Montessori Night & PTA Meeting 9/9/25 Montessori Night & PTA Meeting 9/9/25

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Picture Day -(Uniforms) 9/12/25 Picture Day -(Uniforms) 9/12/25

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Author's Visit (Mrs. Simmons) Author's Visit (Mrs. Simmons)

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Coffee with the Principal (October) Coffee with the Principal (October)

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Assessment Calendar (September) Assessment Calendar (September)

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Middle School Committee (Sign Up Today!) Middle School Committee (Sign Up Today!)

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Updated PTA Extracurriculars (New ICode Tech Club) Updated PTA Extracurriculars (New ICode Tech Club)

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Veggie Star Lunch is Back! Veggie Star Lunch is Back!

Healthy Lifestyles will be continuing the Veggie Star Lunch Program this month!


Event Name: Veggie Star Lunch Program

Event Date/Times: Sep 16th during lunch (but the day is a surprise to the kids)

Event location: Cafeteria

Flyer: Attached

If applicable, highlights of what will be happening at the event:

Who is invited to come (parents, students, community): Parents can volunteer at students lunch to “catch” students eating veggies, they will put the children’s name on raffle tickets. One winner will be drawn per cohort (prek/k, 1-3, 4-5, 6-8)

Volunteer opportunities and who to contact/how to sign up. 3 parents can volunteer per shift, there are 2 shifts and they can sign up on the signup genius link.

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Gardening Club Updates 9/1/25 Gardening Club Updates 9/1/25

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

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48A4A829A6F85-58115167-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 overgrown beds and doing other tasks to spruce up the garden area. If you have garden. gloves, a pitch fork and/or a hand tiller, please bring them along. We will also have tools available to use. Breakfast snacks will be provided as will bug spray and sunscreen. Please bring a water bottle. The garden area was sprayed for chiggers on August 15, but additional precautions are recommended. Please wear long pants and use bug spray. The garden work is best suited for adults and students in 4th grade or above. Younger children are 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 for more information.


Seeking Parent Garden Volunteers for PreK - 5th Grade Classrooms -

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 (or every other 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 may also participate in gardening if a parent volunteer is available and their teacher desires for them to participate in gardening. We are planning to begin gardening with the students the week of September 8. If you are interested in serving as a Gardening Volunteer or learning more about this volunteer role, please contact Andrea Montillo (andreamontillo@gmail.com).

We Love Our Neighborhood! We Love Our Neighborhood!

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Gifted & Talented Referral Gifted & Talented Referral

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Grow with Girl Scouts Grow with Girl Scouts

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Required Parent & Third Party Vendor Afterschool Badge Process Required Parent & Third Party Vendor Afterschool Badge Process

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🔑 Afterschool Badge Process – Important Reminder

For the safety of all students, ALL adults working with Dealey students after school must have a district-issued badge.

This includes: PTA volunteers, Dealey Soccer, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Baseball, Basketball, and all other extracurricular providers.

📝 Process to Obtain Your Badge

  1. Fill out the Dealey Afterschool Adult Volunteer Security Form

  2. Be VOLY approved — sign up on the VOLY website

  3. Take your badge photo — stop by the main office anytime to be issued a permanent badge (coordinate with Ms. Vara). This badge must be worn while on campus.

👉 If you are a parent volunteering in one of these afterschool programs, please complete the steps above. Thank you for helping us keep Dealey safe and secure! 💙🐉


❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do all parents need a badge?
🚫 No — only adults who are actively working with students after school through a program or organization need a badge.

I’m just picking up my child after school. Do I need a badge?
🚫 No — picking up your child does not require a badge.

Do I need a permanent badge as a volunteer during the school day?
🚫 No — regular school-day volunteers will follow the same process as last year:

  • Be VOLY approved (sign up on the VOLY website)

  • Stop by the office for a Raptor sticker badge (must bring a State ID).


Who can I contact if I have questions?
📧 Please reach out to Ms. Vara at dvara@dallasisd.org or call the Dealey front office.

We look forward to getting all of our wonderful extracurricular programs started again soon! 🎉


Warmly,
Jennie McGuire -Dealey PTA

Dealey Front Office Staff
Amber Garrett – Principal

New Coding Tech Club! New Coding Tech Club!


iCode Tech Club Registration - Dealey Montessori


For information about PTA extracurricular scholarships, please contact our school counselor, Ms. Morales at crimorales@dallasisd.org

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Required Medical Health Form (All Students) Required Medical Health Form (All Students)

Action Required: Complete the Dallas ISD Health Consent Form 📝

All families must complete the Dallas ISD Parental Consent for School Health‑Related Services Form for the 2025–2026 school year to ensure students can receive routine health support at school.

  • You can access the form below in this newsletter.

  • Download the official consent form directly using this link: Dallas ISD Parental Consent for School Health-Related Services dallasisd.org

  • Paper copies are also available in the front office for your convenience.

This consent allows your child to receive important services—like health screenings, nurse visits, and mental wellness check-ins—during the school year.

** Please complete the form as soon as possible to ensure your child has uninterrupted access to health services.**

Thank you for partnering with us to keep all Dealey Dragons safe, healthy, and ready to learn! 💙🐉

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Private Tutoring-Mrs. Villalba Private Tutoring-Mrs. Villalba

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Dress Code Dress Code

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Champions After School Program Sign Up! Champions After School Program Sign Up!

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📢 Calling all CHAMPIONS! 📢

The 2025–2026 school year is right around the corner, and there’s still a little time for your child to jump into the after-school fun right here on campus!

In our awesome after-school programs, your kiddo will make new friends, explore, and learn new things giving you extra time to tackle your to-do list.

💡 Financial Assistance Available!

Explore the many ways Champions makes tuition more affordable by accepting State Subsidy and providing discounts such as employer, sibling, military, and more. Eligibility may vary, contact us to learn more.

📚 Every day at CHAMPIONS, your child can …

🍎 Collaborate with others.

✏️ Explore new interests.

🍎 Discover new ideas in a safe environment.

✏️ Express themselves.

🍎 Problem-solve with buddies.

Questions? Call our site phone at (940) 368-3614 or email your Site Director, Joy Peachee, at Joy.Peachee@discoverchampions.com.

Ready to enroll? Visit us at Champions at George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Academy in Dallas, TX | Before and After School Programs

Student Email Access Student Email Access

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Join Our Facebook Group! 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!

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PTA Announcements PTA Announcements

PTA Website
Join Dealey's PTA Today!
PTA Dragon Dispatch Newsletters

Dallas ISD Calendar Dallas ISD Calendar

Social Media Social Media

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Dallas ISD Dealey Montessori & International Academy | Facebook

This is the Official Dealey Montessori and International Facebook Group managed by Campus Administration. This group will share information and highlights of our wonderful campus with Dealey...

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https://www.dallasisd.org/dealey

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/gbdealeyptagroup

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https://twitter.com/gbdealeydragons/

Dallas ISD School Leadership Dallas ISD School Leadership

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Campus Principal, Ms. Garrett Campus Principal, Ms. Garrett

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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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