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To prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement coursework, Advanced Academic Services is sponsoring an AP Summer Boot Camp for any student enrolled in AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language, and AP Human Geography for the 2021-22 school year. Students will build on writing and math skills, develop content knowledge, and develop a greater understanding of the AP exam. With each session, students will learn time management, study skills, and practical note-taking. The AP Summer Boot Camp will be held virtually. Students who attend AP Summer Boot Camp will receive a backpack with supplies, test prep workbooks,…

Daisy Rivera, a U.S. History and Mexican American Studies teacher at North Dallas High School, recently spoke to WFAA about the history of Cinco de Mayo. Rivera stressed the importance of approaching the holiday with understanding and respect. She explained the history around the battle of Puebla and its importance in United States history.  Rivera’s Mexican American Studies students decorated the campus for the holiday, and hosted a movie night for students. See the full story from WFAA. 

Dallas ISD’s newest Montessori campus, Prestonwood Montessori, will host a Family Mixer on Saturday, May 15,  9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,  at the new campus located inside E.D. Walker Middle School,  5700 Wozencraft Drive in Dallas. The Family Mixer is an opportunity for prospective students and families to learn about all of the amazing educational opportunities available at the school, scheduled to open in August 2021 for Pre-K3  through 2nd grade. Activities will include a tour of the campus, meet-and-greet with teachers and staff, a Montessori preview, and athletic exercises with the P.E. coach. Montessori is a positive and encouraging…

The Math Club at William B. Miller Elementary started in 2016 with 15 students being coached by Math teacher Elias Cabrera. Every year the school has participated in the TMSCA, Dallas ISD Invitational contests, as well as all the Math Olympiads. Club sessions are on Tuesdays and last two hours, from 3–5 p.m. In the TMSCA contests, the students usually reach the first positions in Number Sense, which consists of a test of only 10 minutes where students have to use mental calculations and shortcuts since the use of pencil and eraser is not allowed. Every year the Department of…