Mission

The mission of George Bannerman Dealey is to provide an exemplary education that develops and empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

Greetings Dealey Community!

The Free Throw Line!

"Maybe I made you think my highlights started at the free throw line, and not in the gym. Maybe I made you think that every shot I took was a game winner." -Michael Jordan

I have watched so many basketball 🏀 games that are won because of free throws. Sometimes it is the winning shot of the game. It’s technically the easiest shot in the game but psychologically the worst. The only reason you are even at the free throw line is because you got fouled in the previous play. I think as a campus and as individuals we have had our share of fouls this year. To the surprise of many, we have repeatedly been fouled, yet stood bravely on that free throw line and made every shot.

There have been numerous free throws aka wins on campus this week! We are celebrating being the #1 ranking campus on the STAAR Simulator in our vertical team. Out of 15 tests, we ranked #1 or #2 in 13 categories and #3rd in two categories. We are also celebrating 🥳 our Dealey PTA for organizing and raising a gross revenue of $115,635 at this year’s PTA auction! Swish! 🏀 This week, we look forward to the staff and students celebrating our wins at the WFAA Pep Rally. 🎊

This is also a perfect time to reflect on how we must continue to make our free throws in the face of tremendous distractions and a fast moving shot clock. We must stand and continue to be an exemplary championship community. Including this week, we have 8 weeks to keep giving them “Nothing But Net”! 🗑️

E-Sports Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Ms. Whidby and the E-Sports team for their wins at Esposure!

Parent Survey Opened 3/4/24-Closes March 22, 2024

Parents, the Dallas ISD parent survey opened on 3/4/24. We would appreciate it if you all shared with the district your experiences with our campus and with our campus staff. We strive to provide you and your family with platinum level customer services and support.

For more information and how to access the survey click here! https://thehub.dallasisd.org/2024/03/06/share-your-2023-2024-feedback-with-dallas-isd/

Dealey Student Intent to Return for 24-25

We are currently working to identify available slots for the 2024-2025 school year. Fill out this form to let us know if your child will be returning to Dealey next year. Please complete this form by April 12th, 2024.Please note: This is not registration for next school year. Registration will open up April 2024.

Please complete this form for each of your children currently enrolled in grades PK-7.

https://forms.gle/42JMn8NcV3x3Zt7A8

Dealey Montessori Academy Individual Spring Expression pictures

They are gorgeous and available to view online at our Gallery!

Class & Groups are also available for purchase online (no preview available).

Please visit myschoolpicture.com, Click Gallery at the top, Type "George B Dealey Academy", follow the prompts. Once you have selected your choices, choose "Buy now" or "already placed an order" or click below.

View Pictures at Online Gallery CLICK HERE.

Ver imágenes en la galería en línea HAGA CLIC AQUI.

Dealey Parent University on YouTube

This week’s Parent University is a YouTube video of the official PTA Meeting Principal’s Report. If you have any additional topics or questions, here is the link to submit those requests.

http://tiny.cc/ParentUQuestions

Zero Tolerance Policy on Hate Speech

Our school mission states we provide an exemplary Montessori education that empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

Here at Dealey, we have a zero tolerance policy for any form of hate speech stemmed from negative biases. All students that are using any form (race, religious, etc.) are placed on mandatory in person parent conference and issued additional actions (consequences) in accordance with the Dallas ISD Student Code of Conduct. You will receive a notice from the Dealey Dignity Center regarding all discipline escalated to the Assistant Principal and/or Principal’s office.

A very special thank you to the parents we conducted these parent conferences with last week. Your support is paramount and we look forward to our continued partnership with your family.

Be the first to order your yearbook!

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A076317

Calendar

• Monday, March 25, 2024- Thursday, March 28, 2024- Student Experience Surveys
• Wednesday, March 27, 2024- WFAA Pep Rally - PM (ES & MS events)
• Friday, March 29, 2024- No School -Holiday
• Monday, April 1, 2024- No School -Inclement Weather Day
• Wednesday, April 3, 2024- Coffee on the Trail with Principal Garrett (Northhaven Trail) 8AM-9AM

Sincerely,

Amber Garrett, Principal

Office- 972-794-8409

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Step into the captivating realm of Art on a Spectrum, where your child’s creative journey unfolds amidst the dynamic landscape of artistic ingenuity and craftsmanship.

In this innovative program, your child will delve into a myriad of expressive avenues including painting, drawing, and imaginative exploration, as each weekly project unveils their artistic acumen.

Join us on Wednesdays as we embark on an exhilarating and enriching experience through the boundless world of creativity, igniting passion, imagination and inspiration along the way!

Call 214-476-0894 to register.

For ages 5-11

Meet the teacher:

Hello! I’m Ashanti Powell, a passionate advocate for nurturing creativity in children. With a lifelong dedication to artistry, I’ve honed my skills as both a painter and fashion stylist content creator. Through hosting vibrant paint parties for all ages, I foster a space for self-expression and exploration. Now, as a proud member of the WRTS team, I am thrilled to channel my artistic prowess into empowering young minds as an art teacher. Join me in unlocking the boundless potential of imagination!

#artclass #artonthespwctrum #inclusiveartclasses #Wednesdays #children #childrenactivities #desototexas #explore #art #allchildren #ages5-11

The month of March is historically when we celebrate and talk about the power of #TheatreInOurSchools every single day. And yet, we can advocate for its inclusion all year long!

Join us and thousands of students and theatre educators to raise awareness of the benefits of theatre education. Together we can draw attention to the need for more access to theatre education for all students. Help spread the message to your communities—friends, family, social media followers, school boards, elected officials, and more—that theatre education teaches vital 21st-century skills critical to success on and off the stage!

Here is a great video to promote the arts- It is our month 🙂

https://youtu.be/5_JdEDyeaR4?si=GBvWMN8t9qK72BmO

https://youtu.be/Ji682h4uA2s?si=kinW2RxT_7JqDyR9

Our next production is "Totally Red" on April 26, 2024.

Night time show times are coming soon. Theater will be wearing their shirts on Tuesday, Friday and all show.

7th.8th Grade Theatre Sign Up

It is the sign up link for theatre 1(kids who have never taken theatre) 7/8th grade students ONLY. (Students must login to their Dallas ISD Google account)

https://forms.gle/ZLKBns7BadHoZH5y7

(Only staff and students can access the form, please contact Ms. Powell (wepowell@dallasisd.org) directly if you need sign up assistance.)

UPDATE (2/25/24)

The solar viewing glasses from the Perot Museum of Nature and Science have arrived, and we will start delivering them to campuses tomorrow morning! It’s going to take some time for my staff and I to divide them up for each school and central staff department and for our delivery driver to deliver them, but they are on the way so please be on the lookout for them at your campus. They will arrive in a paper bag or box that will have your name on it and someone at the school will need to sign for them.

Once you have your glasses, please store them in a secure location until you use them on April 8, 2024. Consider the following factors when storing your glasses:

• Temperature: Extreme temperatures can adversely affect the materials used in eclipse glasses. Please keep them in a room-temperature environment.
• Moisture: Humidity can damage the solar filters. Store the glasses in a place with low humidity.
• Light: While not a crucial as temperature or moisture, it is a good idea to keep your glasses in a dark place to help maintain the integrity of the filters.

For more information on storing and using solar eclipse glasses safely visit:

• NASA - Solar Eclipse Safety
• NASA Eclipse Flyer - English
• NASA Eclipse Flyer - Spanish
• AAS.org - How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely
• Rice University - Safe Eclipse Observing

Additional Instructional Supports

The team at NASA’s Neurodiversity Network has recently developed an Eclipse Guide for Neurodiverse Learners in preparation for the eclipse. We are requesting that campus leaders share this information with teachers that work with students who have autism. One of the Neurodiversity Network’s team members, Dr. Ariana Riccio, is leading the effort to partner with schools on teaching STEM concepts. Schools or participating classrooms interested in this partnership would have completely free and full access to curriculum support from NASA-funded heliophysicists and specialists in curriculum design for students with autism. For more information, please contact Michelle Brown, Special Education Director, at micbrown@dallasisd.org or 972-581-4343.

I created a Solar Eclipses website that you may share with teachers and students to make the most of this learning experience. It includes safety information, websites, videos, and lessons and activities (broken down by grade band and in English and Spanish) that you can use to plan for the total solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipses

(ORIGINAL MESSAGE)

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Texas and be observed in the DFW area. In an effort to provide students with a safe opportunity to view the eclipse, The Perot Museum of Nature and Science will provide all Dallas ISD students and staff with a free pair of solar viewing glasses. Dealey has already submitted our order for glasses for all staff and students. We are so excited about our Dealey Solar Eclipse Day!

Instructional Supports

The team at NASA’s Neurodiversity Network has recently developed an Eclipse Guide for Neurodiverse Learners in preparation for the eclipse. We are requesting that campus leaders share this information with teachers that work with students who have autism.

The STEM Environmental Education Center has created resources that campuses may share with teachers and students to make the most of this learning experience.

• Website: Solar Eclipse Resources
• Infographic: Types of Solar Eclipses
• DIY: Make Your Own Eclipse Viewer
• Safety: AAS.org - How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely

Campus teams are encouraged to post observations and pictures of the total solar eclipse to Twitter and use the hashtag #DallasISDEclipses. Campuses may also tag the STEM Environmental Education Center using the following Twitter handles: @disdstemscience and @disdeec.

There’s still space to join Champions Champ Camp. (But not for long!)

Join the themed fun all summer long …

🤓🥰 FRIENDSHIP WEEK: LET’S BUDDY UP! (June 3 – 14)

🍁🪴 OUTDOOR WEEK: LET’S EXPLORE NATURE! (June 17 – 21)

💡🔍 INNOVATION WEEK: LET’S DISCOVER STEM! (June 24 – 28) + Off-Site Field Trip to KidZania!

🏀🤸‍♀️ MOVEMENT WEEK: LET’S GO PLAY! (July 8 – 19) + Off-Site Field Trip to Boulder Adventure Park!

🎭 🎨 CREATIVITY WEEK: LET’S MAKE ART! (July 22 – 26)

Contact our Site Director, Mark Johnson, at (940) 368-3614 or MarkJohnson@discoverchampions.com for more enrollment information!

Visit our Website to peek at what a day at Champ Camp will consist of: Summer Champ Camp Information

SchooLinks is a college and career readiness program that helps K-12th grade students discover their interests and strength, explore colleges and careers, and create a personal graduation plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals.

• The district mandates that kindergarteners choose one to three jobs they are interested in. This must be completed in Clever. Tablets are required for students complete this task.

• Based on the shared schedule, my goal is to work with small groups in my office. Please be aware that the timeline could change depending on how soon I can finish working with each group.----------------------------------

Working Together: Kindness, Acceptance, Inclusion

Crista A. Morales

Professional School Counselor

George B. Dealey Montessori Academy

Office: 972-794-8420

Email: crimorales@dallasisd.org

https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

All Students- Every student needs a transportation form filled out. Thanks!

https://tinyurl.com/dealeytransport2324

Bus Riders Only- Please use this Dealey Transportation GroupMe if your child rides the bus.

https://sites.google.com/dallasisd.org/dealeygt/home

Class Dojo is your one-stop shop for 1-on-1 communication with your child's teacher, classroom updates, school-wide updates, and individual progress updates! Class Dojo is FREE - there is no need to pay or upgrade the membership.

The new Texas Assessment Family Portal was launched on January 2, 2023, and is available for parents to view test scores for the Texas Assessment Program. The portal can be accessed via the Texas Assessment.gov website, https://www.TXFamilyPortal.org, or the easiest way by using the single sign-on feature in PowerSchool at www.dallasisd.powerschool.com/public

House Bill 114 will become effective Sept. 1, 2023:

Any student caught with a vape device on campus, within 300 feet of school property, or at a school-sponsored event, must be placed in DAEP.

Learn more below.

https://thehub.dallasisd.org/.../dallas-isd-trustees.../

About Us

As one of the best schools in Dallas, we provide an exemplary Montessori education that empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

6501 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, USA

Principal -Amber Garrett

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

972) 794-8400

dallasisd.org/dealey

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