A principios de este mes, cuatro estudiantes de Dallas ISD compitieron en el “Mayor’s Cup Debate”, organizado por el alcalde Mike Rawlings y la Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. El tema del debate fue, “¿Debe Estados Unidos elevar el límite de refugiados que acepta a 75,000?”. Olivia Northcutt-Wyly, de la School of Science and Engineering, y Asya Taylor, de la Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet, debatieron a favor y Zoe Osborn y Christian Mendoza de la School for the Talented and Gifted presentaron argumentos en contra. Los jueces eligieron a Osborn y Mendoza como ganadores, mientras que Northcutt-Wyly y Taylor fueron seleccionados…
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The Rotary Club of Dallas invites nominations from all district schools for its annual Service Above Self Teacher Awards. The award provides an opportunity to publicly applaud Dallas ISD teachers and to reward those who have demonstrated excellence in their profession by “going the extra mile.” Applications may be submitted by Dallas ISD teachers on their own behalf or by other individuals on behalf of a teacher. Winning recipients each receive a customized engraved plaque and a cash award from the Rotary Club of Dallas. April 29 is the application deadline. To learn more or to nominate a deserving teacher,…
Lincoln High School senior Riane Meekins tried to hold back tears as she talked about what a full-ride scholarship to Texas Christian University meant to her family. https://youtu.be/I0csPvDS5n8 As one of eight Dallas ISD seniors named a TCU Community Scholar, Meekins stood next to her mom and thought about the impact the scholarship valued at $260,000 would have on her future. “This means I don’t have to worry about me having to pay back student loans or being in debt,” Meekins said. “(My mom) is going to know that I’m going to be okay when I’m in college, I’m not…
Fue una noche inolvidable para el evento inaugural Poetry Slam de Dallas ISD en Edison Learning Center ya que se sintió en el auditorio la energía y la emoción de los estudiantes, los padres orgullosos y los compañeros que se presentaron para demostrar su apoyo. Los estudiantes participantes estuvieron compitiendo para recibir becas de $10,000 a través de una generosa donación del empresario, Roland Parrish. Su contribución caritativa proporciona un apoyo para que los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de lograr una educación superior. Más de 100 estudiantes de quinto grado, representando 60 escuelas, demostraron un talento impecable y creatividad literaria…
La temporada de los bailes de graduación está a la vuelta de la esquina. El programa Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway proporcionará un atuendo de fiesta para los estudiantes que se comprometan a vivir libres de drogas y alcohol. El evento es el sábado, 30 de marzo de 10 a.m. a 3 p.m. en Townview Magnet Center, ubicado en 1201 E. 8 St. Los interesados en asistir deben registrarse por adelantado en www.surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019 .
Prom season is just around the corner! The Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway will provide free prom attire for students who commit to being drug- and alcohol-free. The event is 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Townview Magnet Center, 1201 E. 8th St. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance at www.surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019.
The STEM Health and Physical Education Department is encouraging all 4th – 12th graders in Dallas ISD to participate in the 2019 Digital Media Fair Competition. Together with the department’s Tech Fest, which was held at the STEM Expo in February, the Digital Media Fair provides an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge and understanding of ways they can choose to live a healthy lifestyle utilizing technology and problem solving skills. This year the students are being challenged to explore how STEM works in their community by coming up with their own creative and unique solution to a real-world…
The inaugural Dallas ISD poetry slam was nothing short of a memorable night at the Edison Learning Center, as infectious energy filled the auditorium with excited students, proud parents, and supportive peers. Participating students competed for $10,000 in scholarship awards through a generous donation from business entrepreneur Roland Parrish. His charitable contribution provides a stepping stone for kids to achieve opportunities in higher education. More than 100 fifth-graders from 60 schools exhibited impeccable talent and literary creativity under the theme “Me, My Community, My Future,” which challenged students to write and perform poetry related to their communities, using the power…
Four Dallas ISD students competed in the Mayor’s Cup Debate earlier this month, hosted by Mayor Mike Rawlings and the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance. The topic for debate was to discuss whether the United States should raise its refugee admissions ceiling to 75,000. Students debating in support of the statement were Olivia Northcutt-Wyly of the School of Science and Engineering and Asya Taylor of the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet. Debating against the statement were Zoe Osborn and Christian Mendoza of the School for the Talented and Gifted. The judges selected Osborn and Mendoza as the debate winners, while Northcutt-Wyly and…
Se alienta a los padres, empleados del distrito y la comunidad a acudir a dos reuniones comunitarias para obtener información acerca de la propuesta de presupuesto del Dallas ISD para el año 2019-2020. Las reuniones son parte del proceso presupuestario del distrito y están abiertas al público. Ambas reuniones comenzarán a las 6 p.m. el: • Martes, 19 de marzo, en Justin F. Kimball High School • Jueves, 21 de marzo, en North Dallas High School Ambas reuniones serán conducidas por el Acting Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Thompson y proporcionarán a los padres y miembros de la comunidad una excelente…