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…
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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…
Spend the next 63 seconds catching up on many of the great things that happened across the district this week! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more. Principal for a Day Principal for a Day brought more than 175 business and community leaders from the private sector into Dallas ISD schools (learn more). Books for elementary schools Thanks to a donation from AT&T, each Dallas ISD elementary school will receive two copies of a children’s book written by state Rep. Jason Villalba (learn more). Thanks to custodial workers! National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day was this week, and it was…
Dani Grimaldo, a fourth-grade teacher at L. P. Cowart Elementary, embraces her Mexican culture and talks proudly about her heritage with her students as a way of relating with them. “I tell my students that growing up I had piñatas too and share with them that I come from an immigrant family like many of them,” she said. “My culture helps me connect with many of my students and parents. I want to help them learn about the importance of higher education, just like my parents taught me.”
Principal for a Day brought business and community leaders from the private sector into Dallas ISD schools on Oct. 5. More than 175 volunteers accepted the opportunity to read to students, observe classes, attend student performances, deliver morning announcements, and participate in other activities that define a typical school day. The Dallas Regional Chamber and Capital One help sponsor Principal for a Day, which also looks to form ongoing partnerships between individuals and businesses with Dallas ISD schools. Here are some thoughts from a few Principal for a Day participants. Roberto Alonzo, Texas House of Representatives, PFAD at W.H. Adamson High School “I…