PH IB Parents
September 2018
Learner Profile Attribute: Commuincators
First and foremost, a HUGE congratulations to Preston Hollow Staff, Parents, Students, and Community on rising to have the campus be authorized as an International Baccalaureate World School!! This is a phenomenal accomplishment that very few schools ever attempt and even a fewer amount ever achieve. What an honor it has been to join such a committed group of educators and families!
This is the first monthly newsletter to be shared, our goal is to continue the IB Programming as a staff and role model the Learner Profile Attributes that we emphasize to our students. This newsletter should communicate some of the great things that happen on campus, share out needed information about our focus for the upcoming weeks, and be a resource to distribute information about upcoming events.
If you would like other sections to be included in the monthly letters, please feel free to reach out to me directly: vingarcia@dallasisd.org ; or by text using the Remind 101 App (information provided in a graphic further down).
Onward!
Vincent Garcia, EdD
Principal
First Six Weeks Unit Planners
Pre-Kinder
Lines of Inquiry:
I am special for many reasons.
My family is unique in many ways.
Our family works and grows together.
Kinder
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into learning about myself.
- An inquiry into learning about my family.
- An inquiry into learning about my friends.
1st Grade
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into the exploration of the roles of individuals in communities.
- An inquiry into the development and exhibition of a principled citizen’s characteristics.
- An inquiry into making a difference in the community.
2nd Grade
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into the roles and responsibilities in a community
An inquiry into factors that create a unique and diverse community
An inquiry into actively participating in a community
3rd Grade
Lines of Inquiry:
Types of service organizations
Why organizations are created
Community members have responsibilities in supporting organization
Diversity affects the organization of a community
4th Grade
Lines of Inquiry:
- Examples of social changes throughout history.
- Challenges that inspired change
- How our past has affected modern society.
5th Grade
Lines of Inquiry:
- An inquiry into how society reflects our values and culture.
- An inquiry into a person’s inner feelings can be expressed through poetry
- An inquiry into self expression can be represented in different forms
Parent Connection
The campus will electronically communicate with parents in 3 ways - please encourage parents to engage with one or two of these methods so they can stay up to date.
Upcoming Events
September 5, Campus IB Tour
September 7, Coffee with the Principal @ 8am
September 19, PTA Meeting @ 5:30pm
September 22, Pumpkin Patch 8:00am - 1:00pm
October 5, Hillcrest Homecoming Parade
Make this Year Phenomenal
Our Pre Kindergarten visited and learned in the front Garden!