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.

We are rolling right into Week 4 of the grading period! Our theme this school year is "Soaring to New Horizons". We are looking forward to lots of educational discovery and exploration this school year. On Tuesday 10/31/23, we will have Storybook Character Day. All students and staff are invited to dress in their favorite storybook themed character costumes. Everyone is also encouraged to bring their correlating book. We can't wait to share the amazing pictures from Storybook Character Day.

We have had a very exciting Dyslexia Awareness and National Bullying month here on campus. On Thursday, our K-5 students met Ellie the Elephant.We were so excited about the opportunity to bring Ellie the Elephant to Dealey! The presentation was 30 minutes long, and it was geared towards students in grades K-5th. Ellie’s presentation was about kindness to all animals, shares the meaning of empathy, and how it’s never OK to bully anyone despite our differences!

Thank you to all of the parents that participated in parent teacher conferences. Please continue to contact the Dealey teachers if a need arises. We also enjoyed a wonderful musical from our 4-5 students and Ms. Suarez. The "Jukebox Time Machine" was a real treat! We ended the week with Ms. Russell and the middle school orchestra. They showcased their skills in an engaging musical performance. In 3 weeks, we will be out of school for Thanksgiving Break. Time really does fly when you are having fun!

Calendar

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 -Storybook Character Dress Day

Tuesday, November 7, 2023-Staff Development/Election Day (Student-No School)

Monday November 20, 2023- Friday, November 24, 2023 -Thanksgiving Break

Friday, December 22, 2023 -Early Release Day

Monday, December 25, 2023-Friday, January 5, 2023-Winter Holiday

Monday, January 8, 2023 -Staff Development (Students-No School)

Safety-New Crossing Guard at Northhaven Trail

I have placed an additional crossing guard on the Northhaven Trail. Mr. Segovia is a Dealey safety monitor and happy to help. Thank you all for only using the designated crosswalks and staying safe!

Campus Events

Please see our campus events and flyers below.

Thanks again for all of your support!

#DragonsBreatheFire #DragonsFly

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance at this time. I am happy to help! I appreciate your continued support on campus! #StrongApart #StrongerTogether CONTACT US

Amber Garrett, Principal

Email- amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Phone-972-794-8409

Check Out our Ellie the Elephant pictures!

Working Together: Kindness, Acceptance, Inclusion

Crista A. Morales

Professional School Counselor

George B. Dealey Montessori Academy

Office: 972-794-8420

Email: crimorales@dallasisd.org

MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATES

* MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Monday, October 30th at 6:30 p.m. I will be hosting a Zoom meeting to review the high school application process and answer all your questions 🤞. There are some items that need more clarification and there are a few changes this year. Here is the link: High School Zoom I look forward to seeing you all there!

* DEALEY HIGH SCHOOL FAIR: Thursday, November 2nd, from 5-7 we will be hosting 20 local campuses who will be here to answer all your questions and help you determine the best fit for your child. DISD has some amazing treasures for secondary education!

*On October 30th our 8th graders are off to Townview to tour all their campuses.

Monday, November 6th, they are off to the Career Institute.

Even if they plan to attend another high school, these tours are a great experience.

*I am still needing parent chaperones for November 2nd! Please fill out the following form: I'll Chaperone!

If you do not have a Volunteer form on file, please fill out the following as well - Volly Form: DISD Volly Form

*Here is the link for admission information and timelines as well as how to book a tour for Booker T. Washington School of the Performing Arts: Booker T. Washington

*REMINDER: Hillcrest I.B. is hosting an Information Meeting on Saturday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. on their campus at 9924 Hillcrest Road. Directions Hillcrest IB Program Here is information on other Hillcrest programs. Hillcrest Engineering Hillcrest Health Science

*I will keep you posted on upcoming Open Houses. ***Note that I am also working on a website that will list all campuses and their areas of concentration. Please be looking for this in Ms. Garrett’s next newsletter and the next PTA newsletter!

*If you need assistance with the application process or copies of your child's test scores, grades, etc., I am more than happy to help! Just send me an email. Applications open November 1st. It is not a first come, first served, so take your time and evaluate your selections carefully. Here is the link for applying: High School Application

*ADVANCEMENT: Is your child looking to take classes higher than their current grade level next year? They can do this by showing mastery through CBE testing. For elementary students wanting to skip a grade level, they can do this by mastering the CEFA testings. Please contact me with any questions. (Mrs. Morales for CEFA)

Here is a link: CBE and CEFA

* SCHOOLINKS: The district has provided this wonderful resource in order to assist you and your child through their entire educational journey. SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks asks questions to helps student discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. It is also beneficial to parents as colleges/universities can be researched outlining admission requirements, tuition/fees, housing, and many more areas for any specific learning institution. This year students will now be working on their 4-year plan utilizing Schoolinks which will directly link to their schedule for the following school year. All students 6-8 should all have been exposed to this, but it is an ongoing venture. If your child says they are not familiar with Schoolinks, please have them stop by my office and I will give them a quick tutorial. When your child says their bored, please tell them to get on Schoolinks! They login through Clever. There is a screen outlining Sguggested Actions. This will tell them what they have overdue, and what deadlines are upcoming. It is something the district requires, but other than Advisory there is not a set time during the school day to fit this in, so we needs students to take the initiative to work on this program when they have any spare time either on campus in Advisory, upon work/assessment completion, or at home. The required activities are not time consuming at all! However, students can spend as much time on their research as they desire. Some reported that they found it fun, informative, and really enjoy it! Thank you for teaming with me on your child using this great tool.

Have a Great Day!

Mrs. Kirk, M.A.

Counselor, Dealey International Academy

Grades 6-8

lkirk@dallasisd.org

972.794.8419

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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