El 29 de febrero, el Departamento de STEM, Informática y Tecnología junto con Ann Richards STEAM Academy organizaron el campeonato estatal de robótica VEX IQ. Las siguientes escuelas avanzaron al campeonato mundial que tendrá lugar en Kentucky: Winnetka Elementary School (dos equipos) Casa View Elementary School Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted Alex Sanger Preparatory School Dallas Environmental Science Academy (dos equipos) Robert T. Hill Middle School (dos equipos) Gaston Middle School Skyline High School Asimismo, felicitamos a Woodrow Wilson High School, Science and Engineering Magnet, Conrad High School y Sunset High School por avanzar al FIRST (FTC)…
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Two fifth-grade students put together more than 200 packages of essential items and donated them to teens who are facing homelessness. (Click aquí para leer la historia en Español) Penelope Roeschley and Tah’kiyah Cotton from Preston Hollow Elementary set out to help some of Dallas ISD’s most vulnerable students as part of a school project. Fifth-grade students at Preston Hollow work on their IB Exhibition Project every year. They learn about issues that impact communities at a local and global level and are encouraged to take action. After seeing people who were living without a roof over their head, the…
Dos contratistas aprobados por la Junta Escolar están desinfectando todas las instalaciones del distrito durante las vacaciones de primavera. Los contratistas están utilizando desinfectantes antibacterianos y antivirales aprobados por la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) que se aplicarán por medio de atomización electrostática. Los desinfectantes atraen los gérmenes y los eliminan durante 90 días después de que se hayan aplicado.
Ocho excelentes escuelas de opción aún están recibiendo solicitudes de admisión para el próximo año escolar. Desde escuelas para estudiantes talentosos y dotados a academias universitarias de bellas artes, seis excelentes escuelas de opción aún tienen un número limitado de cupos disponibles para el año escolar 2020-2021. Recomendamos a las familias interesadas en solicitar admisión que se comuniquen directamente a la escuela para más información. Las escuelas que aún están aceptando solicitudes son: Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted y Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted atiende a los estudiantes que precisan de un ambiente académico desafiante para alcanzar su…
Con el fin de celebrar el Día Internacional del Aprendizaje Socioemocional el 27 de marzo, el Departamento de Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL) realizará un concurso estudiantil para reunir ejemplos de lo que este modelo educativo significa para ellos. Todos los estudiantes de kínder a 12º grado pueden participar en el concurso y expresar su pasión por el aprendizaje socioemocional de la manera que prefieran. Los estudiantes deben entregar su trabajo creativo en Google Form a más tardar el 24 de marzo, o un adulto puede hacerlo de su parte. ¡Se anunciarán los ganadores el Día Internacional del Aprendizaje Socioemocional, el 27 de marzo!…
Oscar Gonzalez can still recall the name of the fourth-grade teacher who inspired him to follow in her footsteps. Gonzalez is a sophomore in the W.T. White High School P-TECH Education Pathway program. He enrolled in this program two years ago and has already decided to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. On Thursday, he took a big step toward reaching his dream by signing a letter of intent to return to Dallas ISD and work as a teacher after he earns a bachelor’s degree. “I always struggled in math, and Mrs. Cortez, my fourth-grade teacher, sat down…
From choice schools serving talented and gifted students to a fine arts collegiate academy, eight outstanding choice schools have a limited number of seats still open for the 2020–2021 school year. Families interested in applying are encouraged to contact the school directly for more information. The schools still accepting applications are: Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted and Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted cater to students who need a challenging academic environment to reach their full potential. The schools offers a two-way dual language program and includes instruction in language arts, mathematics, humanities, the sciences,…
To help ensure a healthy learning environment, the Dallas ISD Environmental, Health and Safety Department has hired two board-approved disinfection contractors to treat all Dallas ISD facilities over spring break. The disinfection contractors–Germ Blast and Disinfect–are using EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approved anti-bacterial/anti-viral disinfectant applied via electrostatic mist sprayers. The disinfectant has a positive charge, meaning it will attract and kill germs it comes in contact with for 90 days after it is sprayed. The disinfectant was previously sprayed in every district bus. Schools and central staff offices were urged to make sure all desks and surfaces are cleared going…
The Dallas ISD STEM-Computer Science and Technology Department and Ann Richards Middle School hosted the VEX IQ MS State Robotics Championship on Feb. 29. At the VEX State Championships, the following schools advanced to the VEX Robotics World Championship being held in Kentucky. Winnetka Elementary School (two teams advancing) Casa View Elementary School Trinity Heights School for the Talented and Gifted Alex Sanger Preparatory Dallas Environmental Science Academy (two teams advancing) Robert T. Hill Middle School (two teams advancing) Gaston Middle School Skyline High School Congratulations also go to Woodrow Wilson High School, Science and Engineering Magnet, Conrad High School,…
Harllee Early Childhood Center is putting customer service first thanks to a Core 4 training with the school’s front office staff. Dallas ISD Core 4 Coordinator Tunisia Wallace provided tips and best practices to the staff as part of the training. Core 4 is the district’s customer service initiative that focuses on fast, flexible, friendly and focused service. “Mrs. Wallace’s relational training approach and ability to connect with each staff member led to each team member walking away with major takeaways,” Principal Amber Shields said. “The day after the training, the front office staff was still buzzing as quotes from…