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Dallas ISD’s curbside meal service to end on July 21
0Dallas Independent School District will discontinue offering free curbside meals to children. The last day for curbside meals at participating school sites is Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Dallas ISD’s Food and Child Nutrition Services is proud to continue to provide no-cost meals to Dallas ISD students via the traditional meal service during the 2021-2022 school year. As of now, traditional meal service will begin at each campus based on their return to school schedule. Visit www.dallasisd.org/schoolcalendars to see which calendar your school has. Return to school schedule: Monday, Aug. 2, 2021: Schools with a School Day Redesign calendar start Monday, Aug.…
Six things parents should know about the 2021-2022 school year
0We are looking forward to an outstanding 2021-2022 school year that kicks off in August. These are six of the most important things parents should know about next school year. Dallas ISD will be back to in-person learning, districtwide. We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to in-person learning in the fall. Other than 4th-6th grade students enrolled at the Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J. Hay, there will be no virtual option for students. The Texas Legislature did not pass the bill that would allow districts to offer virtual options to students at this time. Dallas ISD will…
Dallas ISD to host Back-To-School Enrollment Fair on August 7
0We’re ready to welcome you back to school. Parents of students in all grades – pre-K through 12th – can receive help to complete their child’s enrollment for the new school year. Attend the We’re Ready Back to School Enrollment Fair Saturday, Aug 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, located at 1201 E. Eighth Street. You can complete your child’s registration drive-thru style from the comfort of your own vehicle or receive in-person assistance at walk-up stations. Assistance with scheduling vaccination appointments will also be provided. Please come prepared with the following documents…
It’s L.I.T.: Dallas ISD embraces four strategies to help get students reading and writing at grade level
0Building literacy skills is crucial in helping ensure lifelong success for every student. Dallas ISD is taking a future-focused comprehensive approach to ensure students have the foundational skills they need. Across all grade levels, the number of students who passed the Reading portion of the STAAR exam dropped by 5.8 percentage points from 2019 to 2021. As part of the It’s L.I.T. (Literacy is Transforming) initiative, Dallas ISD is embracing four strategies as part of a comprehensive effort to get students reading and writing at grade level. Visit www.dallasisd.org/lit to learn more about the initiative. “We must embrace innovation and…