The Campus Community Day organized by United to Learn impacted 23 elementary schools, 13,500 students and 975 educators. Thanks to a $135,000 investment from 38 community sponsors and the dedication of more than 450 volunteers, the day enhanced 35 hallways, constructed 21 outdoor projects, renovated 11 classrooms, modernized 6 teachers lounges and coworking spaces, installed more than 11 student-inspired murals, and provide technology upgrades that value nearly $20,000. The projects and sponsors are:
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A special Prep U Super Saturday and Parent Conference will celebrate all diverse abilities on April 13 at Skyline High School. Families can learn more about special education resources, as well as additional offerings and opportunities for all. Free health screenings, free vision screenings, free food, and parent workshops are among the activities. The first 300 families will also receive a special gift bag. For more information, contact the Dallas ISD Office of Family and Community Engagement at 972-925-3916 or at family@dallasisd.org.
¡Se acerca la temporada de Prom! El evento Buzz Free Dress & Suit Giveaway proporcionará vestidos y trajes formales gratis a estudiantes que se comprometan a vivir una vida sin drogas y alcohol. La entrega se llevará a cabo el sábado, 30 de marzo, de 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., en el Townview Magnet Center, ubicado en el 1201 E. 8th St. Aquellos estudiantes interesados en asistir pueden registrarse en www.surveymonkey.com/r/buzzfree2019.
Dallas ISD es líder entre los distritos escolares más grandes de Texas en proporcionar alimentos y refrigerios nutritivos a estudiantes de bajos ingresos durante el día escolar, según un informe reciente. El miércoles, Children at Risk dio a conocer un informe que clasifica al Dallas ISD como segundo entre los distritos escolares más grandes, con un 75 por ciento de los estudiantes recibiendo almuerzo y 63 por ciento recibiendo desayuno durante el día escolar. “Los estudiantes que no tienen hambre y comen alimentos saludables están más sanos y listos para aprender”, dijo el Dr. Bob Sanborn, presidente y CEO de…
A group of outstanding Dallas ISD students have advanced in a Law Day contest focused on free speech, free press, and free society. The Dallas Bar Association organized the contest featuring four categories: art posters, essays, photography and editorial. Students at seven Dallas ISD schools submitted a total of 135 entries. The first place winners have advanced to the State of Texas Bar competition. The top winners in each category are: Poster Art K-3 1st Place – Jace Jones, first-grade, Walnut Hill Elementary Poster Art 3-5 2nd Place – Nikolas Pacheco, fifth-grade, Casa View Elementary Poster Art 6-8 1st Place –…
The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet hosted five Dallas mayoral candidates on Thursday evening in an open forum. Over the course of the evening, Albert Black, Scott Griggs, Alyson Kennedy, Lynn McBee, and Miguel Solis fielded a series of questions selected, written, and delivered by Law Magnet students, pressing them on topics ranging from community safety to climate change. “It was a team effort that paid off,” said teacher and event organizer Patrick Lyons. “The forum was informative; the candidates were personable and engaging, and, most importantly, the kids got a lot out of it.” “This was truly a team…
The STEM-Computer Science and Technology Department and Ann Richards STEAM Academy hosted the VEX IQ State Robotics Championship on March 9. The following schools advanced at the state event to the VEX IQ Robotics World Championship in Kentucky April 28-30. Winnetka Elementary School Casa View Elementary School (two teams competing) Alex Sanger Preparatory (two teams competing) Dallas Environmental Science Academy Hill Middle School “The Dallas ISD STEM Department has continuously hosted top-tier events this season and continues to lead as the largest VEX IQ program in Texas, helping spread STEM education into the DFW Metroplex,” said Ruben Lopez from the…
Teachers have until March 29 to apply for a grant of up to $2,000 from the Junior League of Dallas that supports innovative teaching programs. All Dallas ISD educators are eligible to apply and the projects span all grade levels and subject areas. Go to www.jld.net/gfit/ to learn more about the Grants for Innovative Teaching program and to apply. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/10/08/junior-league-of-dallas-grants-support-innovative-teaching-grants/
Dallas ISD is leading the way among large Texas school districts in providing low-income students with nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, according to a new report. Children at Risk released a report on Wednesday that ranked Dallas ISD second among large school districts, with 75 percent of eligible students participating in school lunch and 63 percent participating in breakfast. “We are honored to receive this recognition. Our people—campus-based kitchen teams, warehouse, central kitchen and office staff—are the reason we have the number two rated large school food program in the state,” said Michael Rosenberger, Executive Director of Dallas…
Students at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove chuckled when Oscar Mojica, the school’s beloved teacher assistant who is also a professional boxer, got slightly nervous addressing the school. Just four days earlier, Mejia had won the biggest boxing match of his life in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. And while Mojica called the victory a dream come true, he told the students that helping them succeed is more important. “I do box. But what drives me the most is helping you with your education and helping you become who you want…