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Pre-register for Mayor’s Back to School Fair for free school supplies
0TV commercials are starting to feature back to school clothing ads, a sure sign that the 2015 school year is just around the corner. With just over a month until students start school on Aug. 24, the annual rush to get kids ready for the new school year has officially begun. In anticipation, the organizers of the Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair are gearing up for the city’s largest one-day school supply distribution effort on Aug. 7, from 8 a.m.—2 p.m., at Dallas Fair Park. The annual event is a welcome bonanza for thousands of cash-strapped parents looking for all…
Vaccinations: Give back-to-school preparations a real shot in the arm
0In the calm before the storm that is back-to-school, parents are encouraged to resolve student immunizations as early as possible to avoid the inevitable back-to-school rush in clinics, doctor’s offices and medical facilities throughout the city. Students enrolling in Dallas ISD for the first time must provide evidence of required immunizations. Official records from a physician or health clinic, which provide documentation of current immunizations, are required. All immunizations should be completed by the first date of attendance. The law requires that students be fully vaccinated against specified diseases. A 30-day provisional enrollment is available to students transferring from one Texas school…
More than 243,000 free meals served to Dallas children in June
0Approximately 243,230 meals were served to children 18 and younger during the month of June as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Select Dallas ISD schools participate in the free meal program along with churches, recreation centers, and other activity sites throughout the city. The Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children in low-income areas could continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have the benefit of school breakfasts and lunches. “Hunger does not take a break over the summer, and neither do we,” said Lesia Gray, who coordinates Dallas…
Dallas ISD named District of Distinction by national magazine
0Dallas ISD has been named a District of Distinction by District Administration Magazine, a national publication dedicated to covering issues, trends and innovations in the field of education. The magazine recognized Dallas ISD for the innovative work being done through its Teacher Excellence Initiative, a non-traditional approach to raising student academic achievement by improving teacher effectiveness. The Districts of Distinction program honors school districts for implementing programs or initiatives that positively impact student outcomes, streamline operations or address community needs. The award seeks to honor initiatives that are yielding measurable benefits and can be replicated by other districts. “The 30…