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This Week! in Dallas ISD: Dec. 8 edition
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This Week! in Dallas ISD: Dec. 8 edition
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It was another great week in Dallas ISD! Watch the above video, or read below, to learn more.
Discover Dallas ISD
Hundreds of families discovered a best-fit school at the largest school fairs in Dallas last weekend. There are two more of these Discover Dallas ISD School Fairs on Saturday, so come on out (learn more)!
Application month
The application window is open to apply for one of Dallas ISD’s specialty programs and schools for next school year. Applications are due by Jan. 31 (learn more).
Early release
Reminder: the district’s secondary schools will have early release days Dec. 19-21 (learn more).
They have a dream
After giving impassioned speeches on their dreams for today’s world, eight students advanced to the Gardere Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory Competition Finals being held Jan. 12 (learn more).
Piano Man
The Cliburn in the Classroom music program recently took guest musicians – and a grand piano – to Jerry Junkins Elementary School (learn more).
These boots are made for walking
Roma Boots donated footwear to every Jill Stone Elementary School student (learn more).
United Way campaign
Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign has so far raised $77,541, which is close to the goal of $80,000! The campaign just has one more week to go (learn more).