El tema de este año para la Semana Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLW) es “Rock the Week”, y la diversión comenzó el lunes, 9 de octubre, en las cafeterías de Dallas ISD. Celebraremos la alimentación nutritiva y sabrosa con días temáticos como el “Día de la década de los 50”, que se realizó el martes, 10 de octubre; el “Día de la década de los 80” el miércoles, 11 de octubre; y el “Día de traer a los padres a almorzar” el jueves, 12 de octubre. La Semana Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares se ha realizado en escuelas en el país…
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Norma Wright, a counselor at Billy Earl Dade Middle School, is one of five finalists for the Lone Star State School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year program. The program honors the best of the best in Texas: school counselors who are running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at either the elementary, middle or high school level. This year’s school counselor of the year candidates completed an extensive application process and were judged by a panel of counseling professionals on multiple criteria, including school counseling innovations, effective school counseling programs, leadership skills, and contributions to student achievement. There…
To celebrate National School Lunch Week, cafeteria teams at multiple schools rocked out and showed off their dance moves. See for yourself in the above video!
Dallas ISD’s Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise department (M/WBE) is spearheading a free contractor networking event from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at the Dallas County Schools Technology and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd. The “In the Mix” networker is being held to promote strategic partnerships between general and subcontractors that can lead to opportunities to participate in the district’s $1.6 billion bond program. M/WBE Program Manager Wilton Munnings said the event is aimed at expanding the number of firms participating in the bond program. “Our goal is to recruit and retain competitive minority and women- owned…
La Feria Estatal de Texas comenzó el 29 de septiembre y eso significa que próximamente los estudiantes de Dallas ISD tendrán un día libre para asistir a la feria. La feria tendrá lugar hasta el 22 de octubre, y brinda diversión para toda la familia, exposiciones fantásticas, oportunidades de aprendizaje y todo el sabor de nuestro estado. Este año, las escuelas primarias de Dallas ISD tendrán su día libre para asistir a la feria el viernes, 13 de octubre, y las secundarias y preparatorias harán lo propio el viernes, 20 de octubre.
A combination of Fair Days and staff development days will give all Dallas ISD students days off from school on Friday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct. 20. Friday, Oct. 13 • Elementary schools will be closed for Fair Day. • Middle and high school students are off; campus employees will have a staff development day. Friday, Oct. 20 • Elementary students are off; campus employees will have a staff development day. • Middle and high schools will be closed for Fair Day. The State Fair of Texas offers family fun, fantastic exhibits, learning opportunities and the flavor of the Lone…
This year’s theme for National School Lunch Week (NSLW) is “Rock the Week,” and the fun starts Monday, Oct. 9, in cafeterias across Dallas ISD. Themed days will celebrate the tasty, nutritious food served including “’50s Day” on Tuesday Oct. 10; “’80s Day” on Wednesday, Oct. 11; and “Bring a Parent to Lunch Day” on Thursday, Oct. 12. To celebrate NSLW, cafeteria teams at multiple schools rocked out and showed off their dance moves. NSLW has been celebrated by school districts throughout the country since 1962. The celebration was initiated by President John F. Kennedy, who understood the importance of healthy,…
Parents who are looking for effective ways to support their children’s academic progress should be sure to take advantage of this week’s parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher conferences for high school students are Monday, Oct. 9; conferences for middle school students are Tuesday, Oct. 10; and conferences for elementary students are Thursday, Oct. 12. The conferences are an opportunity for parents to check in with their child’s teachers, discuss their child’s classroom behavior, homework habits, and other factors that can impact student progress. Consider these tips to get the most from conferences: Conferences are a good time for parents and teachers to…
Dani Grimaldo, maestra de cuarto grado en la escuela primaria L. P. Cowart, celebra su cultura Mexicana y le habla a sus estudiantes orgullosamente sobre su herencia, para desarrollar una mejor relación con ellos. “Les platico a mis estudiantes que yo también crecí festejando con piñatas y les comparto que al igual que muchos de ellos, vengo de una familia inmigrante”, dijo ella. “Mi cultura me ayuda a conectarme con muchos de mis estudiantes y sus padres. Quiero ayudarlos a que aprendan sobre la importancia de asistir a la universidad, al igual que mis padres hicieron conmigo”.
El 5 de octubre, el evento de Director por un día le dio la bienvenida a líderes comunitarios y empresarios a escuelas de Dallas ISD. Más de 175 voluntarios aceptaron la oportunidad de leer a estudiantes, observar clases y presentaciones de los estudiantes, dar los anuncios de la mañana, y participar en otras actividades que definen lo que es un día escolar típico. El Dallas Regional Chamber y Capital One ayudaron a patrocinar el director por un día, que también busca formar alianza entre personas en la comunidad y empresas con escuelas de Dallas ISD. A continuación, les presentamos lo que pensaron…