Author: The Hub

El 25 de julio, se reunieron alrededor de 1,500 empleados de Dallas ISD en Wilmer-Hutchins High School para dar inició oficial al programa del distrito que hace hincapié en el trabajo en equipo y promueve las mejores prácticas de enseñanza. Los equipos de liderazgo de enseñanza del plantel (CILT) están compuestos de cinco personas, incluyendo el director y maestros, y ayudarán orientar la implementación efectiva y consistente del plan de estudios en el distrito. El programa CILT existía anteriormente, pero no ha estado en práctica los últimos años. El día de la reunión, el Superintendente Michael Hinojosa y miembros de…

Los estudiantes de Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School tendrán una bienvenida llena de color cuando regresen a clases el 20 de agosto gracias a voluntarios de PPG Industries, Inc.  revitalizaron la biblioteca y cafetería de la escuela. El programa Colorful Communities, de la compañía de pintura PPG, ofrece voluntarios, pintura y contribuciones financieras para llevar colorido y vitalidad a las comunidades alrededor del mundo donde opera la compañía. “Este regalo nos ayudará a inspirar a nuestros estudiantes,” dijo Melissa González, directora en Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School. “¡No podemos esperar para que regresen nuestros estudiantes y vean lo hermoso que…

Es lunes por la mañana y un grupo de maestros de Dallas ISD aprende cómo usar un Medidor del Humor, el cual les ayudará a reconocer sus propias emociones—y las de sus alumnos. Una de las sesiones de verano de aprendizaje profesional realizada el 23 de julio en la Preparatoria W.H. Adamson forma parte de un enfoque continuo del distrito en el Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (SEL, por sus siglas en inglés), el cual ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar las habilidades, conocimiento y actitudes necesarias para tener éxito en la escuela, el trabajo y la vida. Por medio del…

About 20 students from two Dallas ISD schools are back from a life-changing experience: competing in Florida in a Futsal tournament against teams from across the globe. Futsal is similar to indoor soccer, but involves only five players at a time. By winning the sixth-grade Dallas ISD Futsal Tournament held in March, teams from Stockard and Spence middle schools earned their entry into the World Futsal Championships. And while neither team came out as the tournament champion, Stockard Coach Ruby Ayala and Spence Coach Scott Brothers said the trip was a priceless experience for the players. https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2018/03/19/two-dallas-isd-teams-heading-to-futsal-championships-this-summer/ “This was a…

The Mayor’s Back to School Fair—a one-stop shop for free school supplies and services—is happening Friday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Centennial Building at Fair Park. All Dallas ISD families can still register at the fair for free school supplies and services. Dallas ISD families can register by providing a student ID number and by showing one of the following documents: Most recent student report card Letter from student’s school stating the student attends a Dallas ISD school Student ID card Printout from the online Parent Portal that shows student’s ID number With approximately 35,000 expected to…

En agosto, el Dallas ISD llevará a cabo cuatro reuniones comunitarias para informar a las familias sobre las oportunidades extraordinarias de aprendizaje que ofrece el distrito, y proporcionar detalles sobre la Elección de Ratificación de Impuestos que se ha propuesto. Las reuniones comenzarán a las 6 p.m. en los siguientes planteles: 7 de agosto: Thomas Jefferson High School, 4001 Walnut Hill Lane 8 de agosto: Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar Dr. 14 de agosto: L.G. Pinkston High School, 2200 Dennison St. 15 de agosto: James Madison High School, 3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Dallas ISD is holding four community meetings in August to inform families about the outstanding learning opportunities in the district and provide details about the proposed Tax Ratification Election. The community meetings all start at 6 p.m. at these locations: Aug. 7: Thomas Jefferson High School, 4001 Walnut Hill Lane Aug. 8: Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar Dr. Aug. 14: L.G. Pinkston High School, 2200 Dennison St. Aug. 15: James Madison High School, 3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Analyzing brain scans and MRI data, coordinating professional sports press conferences, exploring airfield operations, witnessing a baby’s birth and working side-by-side with architects and engineers. These are just a handful of the life-changing opportunities that hundreds of high school students—many of whom attend Dallas ISD schools— experienced this summer as part of the 11th-annual Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program. To celebrate, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa and more than 1,000 students and supporters gathered at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on July 27 for a luncheon to honor the interns and thank the hundreds of businesses and nonprofits…

Volunteering in Dallas ISD is a great way to make a difference and help students and schools thrive. Data shows a correlation between volunteers and higher student achievement, so the district highly encourages volunteerism. VOLY, the district’s volunteer management system, connects volunteers with students and schools where they can help. New or returning volunteers can go here to register to volunteer for this school year. For questions or assistance, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@dallasisd.org or 972-925-5440.

Students at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School are in for a colorful treat when they return on Aug. 20: PPG volunteers revitalized the school’s library and cafetorium. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and paint products along with financial contributions to bring color and vitality to communities where the company operates around the world. “This gift will help us inspire our students,” said Melissa Gonzalez, principal at Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School. “We cannot wait for our students to return to school and see the new beauty given to our building!”