The Community Champion Chronicle

Dear Champion Families,

As we approach Spring Break, we want to thank you for your continued support of our students and staff. We have a few important updates and reminders for our Champion community.

🌸 Spring Break
Spring Break will take place March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026. We hope our students and families take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time together.

📚 STAAR Testing is Approaching
Our students have been working hard preparing for the STAAR assessments, and Reading STAAR is only 3 weeks away. Every day of instruction matters as teachers continue supporting students with strong lessons and targeted support.

📅 Please review the STAAR Testing Calendar posted below so you are aware of upcoming testing dates.

🕒 Attendance Matters
Daily attendance is critical to student success—especially as we prepare for STAAR. Being present in class ensures students receive the instruction, practice, and support they need to be confident and successful. We encourage all families to help students arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day.

🐸 Join Us for F.R.O.G. (Family Resources On the Go)!

📅 March 10 at 3:00 PM
Dallas ISD’s mobile outreach bus is bringing important district services directly to our families. Available resources include:

• Parent Portal assistance

• Mental health and counseling services

• Special education support

• Credit recovery support

• Graduation guidance

• And more!

📍 Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School – School Parking Lot

We hope you will stop by and take advantage of these valuable resources. We can’t wait to see you there!

🐸Click the link to RSVP🐸

Thank you for being a part of our Champion community and for partnering with us to support our students’ success. Together, we will continue helping our Champions grow, achieve, and thrive. 🏆

Warm regards,

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

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

Estimadas familias Champion:

A medida que nos acercamos a las vacaciones de Spring Break, queremos agradecerles por su continuo apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y al personal. Tenemos algunas actualizaciones y recordatorios importantes para nuestra comunidad Champion.

🌸 Spring Break (Vacaciones de Primavera)
Las vacaciones de Spring Break serán del 16 de marzo de 2026 al 20 de marzo de 2026. Esperamos que nuestros estudiantes y familias aprovechen este tiempo para descansar, recargar energías y disfrutar tiempo juntos.

📚 Se Acerca el Examen STAAR
Nuestros estudiantes han estado trabajando arduamente preparándose para las evaluaciones STAAR, y el STAAR de Lectura está a solo 3 semanas. Cada día de instrucción es importante mientras los maestros continúan apoyando a los estudiantes con lecciones sólidas y apoyo enfocado.

📅 Por favor revise el calendario de exámenes STAAR que aparece abajo para estar al tanto de las próximas fechas de evaluación.

🕒 La Asistencia es Muy Importante
La asistencia diaria es fundamental para el éxito estudiantil, especialmente mientras nos preparamos para STAAR. Asistir a clases asegura que los estudiantes reciban la instrucción, práctica y apoyo necesarios para sentirse seguros y tener éxito. Animamos a todas las familias a ayudar a que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela a tiempo y listos para aprender cada día.

🐸 ¡Acompáñenos en F.R.O.G. (Family Resources On the Go)!

📅 10 de marzo a las 3:00 PM
El autobús móvil de alcance comunitario de Dallas ISD traerá importantes servicios del distrito directamente a nuestras familias. Los recursos disponibles incluyen:

• Asistencia con el Parent Portal

• Servicios de salud mental y consejería

• Apoyo de educación especial

• Apoyo para recuperación de créditos

• Orientación para graduación

• ¡Y mucho más!

📍 Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School – Estacionamiento de la escuela

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Esperamos que puedan pasar y aprovechar estos valiosos recursos. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

Gracias por ser parte de nuestra comunidad Champion y por colaborar con nosotros para apoyar el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.

Juntos continuaremos ayudando a nuestros Champions a crecer, lograr sus metas y prosperar. 🏆

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! 🥇

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.

Welcome Back, Lang Families!

We are excited to be well underway in the second semester and proud of how our Champions in the Making have returned with focus, energy, and determination. As we continue through Quarter 3, our campus remains committed to strong instruction, high expectations, and student growth.

Here are a few important reminders as we move forward:

– Reinforce Campus Expectations: Please continue reviewing dress code, attendance, and cell phone policies with your student. Consistency between home and school supports student success.
– Stay Engaged: Be on the lookout for upcoming spring events, parent workshops, PTA opportunities, and important 8th-grade high school information.
– Stay Connected: Take advantage of community resources such as the White Rock Library, which offers family-friendly programs and enrichment opportunities for students of all ages.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will keep building momentum and helping our students thrive.

👉 Library Event Info

Together, We Build Champions 💜

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this semester a great one!

Sincerely,

Bianca Robles
Parent Support Specialist

Email: birobles@dallasisd.org

Office Phone: (972) 502-1011

¡Bienvenidas de Nuevo, Familias de Lang!

Nos complace estar ya avanzando en el segundo semestre y estamos orgullosos de cómo nuestros Campeones en Formación han regresado con enfoque, energía y determinación. A medida que continuamos con el 3.er Trimestre, nuestro campus sigue comprometido con una instrucción sólida, altas expectativas y el crecimiento estudiantil.

A continuación, algunos recordatorios importantes para seguir avanzando:

– Reforzar las Expectativas del Campus: Por favor continúen revisando con su estudiante las políticas de uniforme, asistencia y uso de teléfonos celulares. La consistencia entre el hogar y la escuela apoya el éxito estudiantil.
– Mantenerse Participados: Estén atentos a los próximos eventos de primavera, talleres para padres, oportunidades de la PTA e información importante para estudiantes de 8.º grado sobre la preparatoria.
– Mantenerse Conectados: Aprovechen los recursos comunitarios como la Biblioteca White Rock, que ofrece programas familiares y oportunidades de enriquecimiento para estudiantes de todas las edades.

👉 Library Event Info

Gracias por su continua colaboración y apoyo. Juntos, seguiremos construyendo impulso y ayudando a que nuestros estudiantes prosperen. 💜

Atentamente,

Bianca Robles

Especialista de Apoyo a Padres

Correo electrónico: birobles@dallasisd.org

Teléfono de la oficina: (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.

The A/B Honor Roll recognizes students who have earned all A’s and B’s on their report cards! 🎉 This achievement celebrates their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning. We’re so proud of our Pioneers who continue to push themselves and shine in the classroom!

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

Phone: (972) 925-2400

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