Parent Newsletter
November 13th - 17th
Martin Weiss School of Leadership will be a premier school of choice serving the Oak Cliff community with pride and excellence that prepares students to lead both nationally and globally by facilitating data-driven, leadership focused, project-based instruction.
Parent please remember:
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Parents,
This week our librarian, Ms. Ballard, will host the Scholastic Book Fair from Nov 13th - 17th in our Weiss Library. Please see the order form sent home to set up your child's e-wallet to purchase items. The flyer is also shown below along with the link.
5th grade parents, it is application season for your rising 6th graders. Please take time to review the materials sent home from our counselor, Ms. Daniels. She will host a parent session on Nov. 30th at 9am to further discuss the options your child has as a middle school student in DallasISD.
As we continue the school year please be mindful that when students arrive late to school, they miss opportunities to get involved and participate in all our beginning-of-the-day routines. We need your help to make sure they understand the importance of being on time and present every day.
Please remember if your contact information changes, please contact Ms. Kiser and share with her your new information. Emergencies happen and we need to make sure we have updated contact information from all families.
As last year, please remember that your child's safety and security is the top priority at our campus so all visitors and guests are required to report to the main office and sign in upon arrival. Visitors must also show state identification in order to pick up students early from school and be designated by the parent/custodian in the student's records as having permission to pick up.
Please feel free to contact the campus if you have questions, or concerns, or need our assistance. I look forward to our partnership efforts of growing your child academically, emotionally, and socially.
From our Weiss Family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving and have a safe a fun week full of thanks and gratitude.
Sincerely,
Principal Merritt
New School Hours
8:00am - 3:20pm
ARRIVAL:
Supervision is not provided for students who arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. Students are not to start arriving before 7:30am because safety is our top priority and students must be monitored/supervised. Breakfast will begin for ALL students at 7:30am.
For the safety of our students, we will no longer allow drop off or pick up of students in the teacher parking lot. This is a safety violation. All drop off and pick up of students will occur in the circular drive.
Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. will be marked TARDY by their teacher.
The instructional day begins at 8:00 a.m. daily and all parents without an appointment or without a need for assistance, are asked to exit the building no later than 7:50 a.m. If a conference with the teacher is needed, please contact the school counselor at (972) 749-4024 to schedule an appointment during the instructor’s conference time.
Pre-K –
Pre-K students should enter and exit the building via the rear entrance that leads to the Pre-K hallway.
Kinder, 1st, 2nd , 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Students-
Should enter the building through the main doors at the front of the building and go to their designated areas until the instructor arrives to escort them to class. If the student arrives after 8:00 a.m., he/she should get a tardy pass in the main office and then go directly to class.
DISMISSAL
There will be no early dismissal after 2:30 pm. This is due to an increase in the amount of traffic and for the safety of your child. Any early dismissal requests must be before 2:30pm Monday - Friday.
- Make arrangements for students when they are dismissed from school.
- Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grade students are dismissed at 3:20 p.m. daily.
- All students should be picked up no later than 3:35 p.m. as a safety precaution as there will be no staff members available to supervise your child.
Dismissal Procedures
PRE-K
Pre-K students without a sibling attending our school must be picked up from their Pre-K classroom by the parent/guardian and sign-out the child with the teacher.
PreK parents must enter and exit at the rear door of the PreK hallway.
Pre-K students who will be picked up by a sibling that attends our school will be picked up from the classroom then go to the car rider spot in the auditorium, or bus riders, or the walker line.
BUS RIDERS (K-5)
K-5 grade level students that ride the bus are released to board the district school bus.
CAR RIDERS (K-5)
K-5 car riders will be held inside the auditorium until the parent arrives via the car/bus loading area in front of the building to pick-up the child. Student will NOT be released to parents that walk-up to the front door of the building. Only parents that have a vehicle in the car/bus loading area will be allowed to pick-up their child from the main entrance area. Students may NOT walk across the lawn to meet parents on the service road. This is a safety concern.
WALKERS (K-5)
K-5 grade level students that walk home are released at 3:20 p.m. via the side entrance of the building and are allowed to walk home on their own. The crossing guard will assist student walkers as they cross to the other side of the street.
Remember school starts at 8:00 AM
Clear Backpack Requirement
Bus Schedules
Power School Sign Up
Power School Parent Portal is a valuable resource available for parents/guardians to monitor grades, attendance and behavior. It also allows parents/guardians to communicate with their child’s teacher(s).
To use these features and many more, follow the 5 steps listed below:
1. Receive Access ID and Password from the child’s school (will need to show identification at the school) - Parents can contact Ms. Kiser @ erkiser@dallasisd.org for this information.
2. Go to dallasisd.powerschool.com/public
3. On the Student and Parent Sign In page, Click on “Create Account” tab
4. In the bottom right corner, Click on “Create Account”
5. Enter required information for you and your child(ren)
For returning parents/guardians follow the 4 steps below:
1. Go to dallasisd.powerschool.com/public
2. Click on “Sign in”
3. Enter Username and Password
If you have forgotten your password, Click on “Forgot Username
or Password?” tab
Nov 13th - 17th - Weiss Scholastic Book Fair & Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
Nov 20th - 24th - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 28th: Spelling Bee
Nov 30th: 5th Grade Middle School Parent Meeting at 9AM
Scholastic Book Fair Nov 13th- 17th
Weiss Spelling Bee
The Weiss Spelling Bees are scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Pre-K, Kinder, & 1st Grades……………….8:30 a.m.
2nd & 3rd Grades……………………………….9:30 a.m.
4th & 5th Grades………………………………..1:00 p.m.
School safety is our #1 priority, therefore we require all guests that would like to attend the Weiss Spelling Bee to complete the RSVP Google Form.
Please click the link below.
Parents of 5th Grade - Important Steps for Planning for 2024-2025
Open House Dates, Tours & Shadowing Opportunities
https://www.dallasisd.org/rangel
December 6th 6pm - 7:30pm
Barack Obama Male Leadership School Shadowship Opportunity - Call 972-749-2100
https://www.dallasisd.org/obama
Available Dates
November 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th
December 1st, 7th
January 12th, 19th, & 25th
Open House Dates for Barack Obama Male Leadership:
Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, December 18, 2023 - 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Dallas Environmental Science Academy School Tours & Application Information
Mrs. Brenda Thomas, School Counselor
BrThomas@dallasisd.org 972-794-3956
https://www.dallasisd.org/desa
Longfellow Career Exploration Academy
https://www.dallasisd.org/longfellow
Open House - Nov 9th & Dec 14th 6pm - 7:30pm
Greiner Academy
https://www.dallasisd.org/greineracademy
5th Grade Tour Day - Nov 13th register by Nov 11th
Judge Bedford Jr. Law Academy
https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/1785
Open House Dates TBD
D.A. Hulcy Steam
https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/31490
Open House Dates TBD
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the school nurse, I am reaching out to request your support for a special initiative that will greatly benefit our students. We are launching a Gently Used Clothing Drive to stock our school's closet with spare clothing options for students.
This closet is essential for those unexpected moments when a child's clothes get soiled during the school day. Having spare clothing readily available can help our students feel more comfortable and confident, ensuring they can continue with their studies without any unnecessary interruptions.
We kindly ask if you have any gently used clothing items, such as pants, shirts, sweaters, or jackets, that your child has outgrown or no longer needs, please consider donating them to our school closet. These contributions will be of great assistance to students and their families. Please make sure that all donated clothes are washed and in good condition.
We are also asking for donations for NEW boys and girls underwear. We need the following sizes: T3-T10 (3-10 years old).
You can drop off your donations at the school’s clinic. We appreciate any contributions you can make to support this initiative and help create a caring and supportive environment for all our students.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of our students.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me.
Warm regards,
Nurse Gramajo
Estimados padres y tutores,
Como enfermera de la escuela, me estoy acercando para solicitar su apoyo para una iniciativa especial que beneficiará enormemente a nuestros estudiantes. Estamos lanzando una colecta de ropa usada para abastecer el armario de nuestra escuela con opciones de ropa de repuesto para los estudiantes.
Este armario es esencial para esos momentos inesperados en los que la ropa de un niño se ensucia durante el día escolar. Tener ropa de repuesto disponible puede ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a sentirse más cómodos y seguros, asegurando que puedan continuar con sus estudios sin interrupciones innecesarias.
Le pedimos amablemente que si tiene alguna prenda usada, como pantalones, camisas, suéteres o chaquetas, que a su hijo ya no le quede o que ya no necesite, considere donarla a nuestro armario escolar. Estas contribuciones serán de gran ayuda para los estudiantes y sus familias. Por favor asegúrese que la ropa donada este lavada y en buenas condiciones.
También estamos pidiendo donaciones de ropa interior NUEVA para niños y niñas. Necesitamos los siguientes tamaños: T3 al T10 (de 3 años hasta 10 años).
Puede dejar sus donaciones en la clínica de la escuela. Agradecemos cualquier contribución que pueda hacer para apoyar esta iniciativa y ayudar a crear un ambiente de cuidado y apoyo para todos nuestros estudiantes.
Gracias de antemano por su generosidad y apoyo. Juntos, podemos hacer una diferencia positiva en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita más información, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo.
Un cordial saludo,
Enfermera Gramajo.
Gifted & Talent Program News
GT TESTING FOR THE FALL HAS CONCLUDED; GT CLASSES WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2023. PARENTS WILL RECEIVE NOTIFICATION LETTERS BY NOVEMBER 16TH. GT TESTING FOR ALL KINDER STUDENTS IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13TH-17TH.
“GIVE THANKS NOT JUST ON THANKSGIVING DAY, BUT
EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE. APPRECIATE AND NEVER TAKE FOR
GRANTED ALL THAT YOU HAVE.” **CATHERINE PULSIFIER
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Parent Request for Counseling Services
Are you concerned about your child and need to speak with the school counselor?
Ms. Daniels can be reached at tidaniels@dallasisd.org
If an emergency, please call 911.
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Phone: 972-749-4000
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