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Hispanic Heritage Month: Shaping the Bright Future of America
0With the theme “Shaping the Bright Future of America,” Dallas ISD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by recognizing and thanking Hispanic educators who are contributing to building strong future leaders for Dallas. “Dallas ISD embraces the diversity of our students, families and staff,” said Superintendent of Schools Michael Hinojosa. “In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I commend our school teachers and administrators for not only working hard to provide a quality education to all students but also for empowering the youth to embrace their heritage and culture to continue sharing traditions with future generations.” Fifty-five…
This Week in Dallas ISD: Sept. 15 edition
0Extra(curricular) fun on Saturday This week will close on a high note with Saturday’s After School and Extracurricular Activities Fair. The one-stop shop will help Dallas families explore more than 100 out of school time, co-curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities and activities offered by the district (learn more). Pep rally Professional sports mascots stole the show at Lee Elementary School for the formal kickoff to the Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K happening in early December (learn more). Grants for teachers Dallas ISD trustee Lew Blackburn’s foundation selected 11 teachers to receive $100 grants to help cover the cost of decorating their classrooms (learn more).…
Pep rally spotlights training program for annual Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K
0Very few children or adults could resist the temptation to dance, jump and hula-hoop at a kickoff event Tuesday, Sept. 12, for the annual Oncor Mayor’s Race 5K The high-energy outdoor pep rally at Dallas ISD’s Lee Elementary featured mascots from the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas and Texas; an obstacle course; basketball-shooting game; and tours of Dallas Fire-Rescue and Dallas Police vehicles added to the fun. The purpose was to highlight the 5K and a program to help participants train. The 3 Months to 3 Miles – 5K Training Plan includes a schedule based on a person’s current…
Special event to showcase 100+ extracurricular, after-school activities
0Dallas ISD’s PREP U Super Saturday After-School and Extracurricular Activities Fair is a one-stop shop for Dallas families to explore more than 100 out-of-school time, co-curricular and extracurricular learning opportunities and activities for children in prekindergarten through 12th grade under one roof. The PREP U Super Saturday After-School and Extracurricular Activities Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Emmett J. Conrad High School, located at 7502 Fair Oaks Ave. The event is scheduled to be outdoors and will take place rain or shine. In case of rain, it will take place inside…