Author: The Hub

As we continue making a difference together, join the #DallasISDAtHome VLog series as we chronicle educators through distance learning. Abby Rufer, a Thomas Jefferson High School ESL math teacher, has previously experienced a crisis relocation when a tornado destroyed their campus. Now she’s using that experience to tap into our new normal of at-home learning. Her journey, and others, begins here….

This historic time of social distancing  is unique and challenging to everyone. The Dallas ISD Special Education Department is here to ease those worries through student and parental support and innovative teaching resources designed to meet the needs of every diverse learner. At-home learning resources are available on the district website to touch on key topics and objectives, ensuring students stay on the path to success. A Special Education teacher will be contacting parents directly regarding their child’s needs. We want to keep families informed each step of the way and will be providing information and parenting tips for homeschooling…

Si la situación actual del COVID-19 le causa ansiedad, nerviosismo, aflicción y agobio, no está solo. Según los expertos en salud mental, tales sensaciones son comunes y consecuencia del cambio de vida que incluye la orden de quedarnos en casa, estar pegados a las redes sociales y ver constantemente las noticias sobre el coronavirus. Para aquellos que regularmente sufren de ansiedad, depresión y otras dificultades, es muy probable que sentirán más estrés de lo habitual, lo cual puede hacer que la vida en aislamiento sea aún más difícil. Al aislarnos para protegernos del coronavirus, debemos cuidar de nuestra salud mental…

Dallas ISD students enrolled in a P-TECH/Collegiate Academy/Early College High School program can now find a list of resource for their dual credit classes here. The district’s Postsecondary and Partnerships and Programs department, in collaboration with the Dallas County Community College District, want to ensure that students have the necessary tools for them to succeed in their classes, as they are currently needing to participate in a virtual teaching and learning module. The resources include textbooks, a blackboard for assignments and discussions, email and computer applications among other tools. The students have received a computer device for their home school,…

Ya está abierto el periodo de inscripción para prekínder para el año escolar 2020-2021. Las familias pueden procesar su inscripción en línea en www.prekdallas.org. “El proceso de inscripción en línea es fácil para que las familias lo realicen desde cualquier tipo de dispositivo electrónico”, dijo Yesenia Ramírez Cardoza, directora del Departamento de Aprendizaje Preescolar. “Cuando ingresen a la página www.prekdallas.org, los padres tendrán que hacer clic en el ícono de inscripción de prekínder y completar el proceso a través del sistema InfoSnap. El sistema y los pasos para seguir están disponibles en inglés y español”. “Recomendamos a las familias que…

Pre-K registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. Families can process their registration online at www.prekdallas.org. “The online registration system will be easy for families to navigate from any type of electronic device,” said Yesenia Ramirez Cardoza, Director of Early Learning. “Once they visit the page www.prekdallas.org, parents will need to click on the ‘registration’ icon and complete the process through the InfoSnap system. The system and steps are available in English and Spanish.” “We encourage families to take this time to enroll their child in pre-K. Our pre-K classes offer a safe environment that includes daily, structured…

Todos los patios de recreo de Dallas ISD permanecerán cerrados mientras que la orden de quedarse en casa emitida por la ciudad esté vigente para ayudar a combatir la propagación del coronavirus. Tanto los patios de recreo de Dallas ISD como los de la ciudad estarán cerrados bajo la orden de quedarse en casa. Incumplimiento de esta orden conlleva una multa entre $50 y $2,000.

If concern over COVID-19 has you feeling anxious, nervous, distressed and overwhelmed, you are not alone. According to mental health experts, these are common feelings resulting from the new normal of sheltering in place, constantly checking social media and watching nonstop news about the coronavirus outbreak. For those who struggle with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges on a regular basis, odds are high they will experience even more stress than usual, which can make life in isolation extra difficult. While we protect ourselves from the coronavirus by self-isolating, we should also take care of our emotional and mental…

Continuamos comprometidos a seguir las recomendaciones de salud pública y del condado, con el fin de proteger la salud y la seguridad de nuestras familias y el personal escolar, por lo que ahora estaremos distribuyendo comidas solo los jueves. Los estudiantes podrán recoger suficientes alimentos para una semana. Es un placer poder seguir brindando este servicio a nuestros estudiantes todos los jueves de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Visite el sitio web de Servicios de Nutrición Infantil del distrito para identificar qué alimentos recibirán los estudiantes y cómo los pueden preparar. Link al sitio web de Food and Child Nutrition…

Dallas ISD remains committed to following the recommendations from the county and public health agencies, and in order to protect the health and safety of our families and staff, the district will now be distributing meals on Thursdays only. Students will be able to pick up about a week’s worth of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Dallas ISD looks forward to continue serving our students with meal distributions every Thursday from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Please visit www.dallasisd.org/grabandgomeals to identify the meals included in the bags for each day, as well as to get preparation directions. Please note all food items are fully cooked.