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!

Bloom Again!

"A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms."

- Matshona Dhliwayo

I truly hope you all enjoyed your Spring Break!

Here in DFW, we received a few showers. Wonderful nourishment for our upcoming flowers! 🌺 The significance in a flower blooming is that it represents growth, beauty and vitality. Here at Dealey, our blooming also denotes a time of freshness and high achievement. We are blooming again!

It’s officially tulip 🌷 season in the Dealey garden! A special thank you to our staff, parents and community for the upkeep of our garden.Mrs. Simmons , our librarian spotted Ms. Elser-Smith’s primary class reading by the tulips. The children are ever growing and ever learning. Everything is certainly blooming here at Dealey!

In my neck of the woods, the longhorns will be out to play and the bluebonnets are well on their way!! Thank you to my 23-24 Dealey PTA Secret Pal for encouraging my love of nature and flowers with my March gift! I can’t wait to get in the garden! 🪴 It is so exciting to see things all around us blooming and buzzing with excitement.

We are Blooming here at Dealey!!

This semester, the Dealey family has things blooming as well! I have received lots of parent emails about our 8th grade Dealey dragons getting into their first choice Dallas ISD magnet and Dallas renowned private schools. Thank you for allowing me to write recommendations and share a part in supporting your students and families this application season. Our Dealey dragons are truly blooming!

I would like to formally congratulate Mr. Simms , our spectacular SPED teacher and his lovely wife Asia on the birth of their new baby boy. Let’s give a warm welcome to Isaac Carlin Simms!!! He was born 2/1/24 cute and healthy at 7 lbs 2 oz!

I would also like to send a heartfelt congratulations to Ayanna and Kevin (Ms. Akinyemi) for their blessed wedding ceremony this past Saturday 3/8/24. May you both always remember the most important thing..each other.

Congratulations 💍❤️💍

DinoStars!!

Thank you to all of our parents, staff and community that attended DinoStars on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm ! This wonderful production featured our 1-3 students with our choir teacher, Ms. Suarez! A Special Thank you to Ms. Suarez for your musical 🎤 talents and sharing them here at Dealey! The costumes were amazing! So much creativity and love went into transforming our Dealey dragons into DinoStars! Great work Dealey parents!

Congratulations to our Camerata Orchestra!

🎻Camerata Orchestra earned Sweepstakes at UIL! Congratulations on your Superior Musical Performance. Great Job Ms. Russell! #DealeyOrchestra #AllOnes

Parent Survey Opened 3/4/24

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

Dallas ISD Dealey Dad Joke Winner!

Congratulations to our Dealey Dad Mr. Jason Araujo! He was a finalist in the Dallas ISD "Dad Joke Competition" and Officially Won Third Place districtwide! Great Job!! Thank you to our Dealey community for voting! We always love a good laugh here at Dealey!! #DealeyDads

Check out his joke! https://fb.watch/qS_ESGW2sM/

4th Grade & 5th Grade TMSCA

Parents,

TMSCA Tune-Up competition will take place after school at Dealey on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. If you would like your child to participate in upcoming TMSCA, please complete this form. To take part, students are required to maintain passing grades in all their classes with no behavioral referrals. Please indicate your preferred events for participation. There are no qualifying prerequisites for entry. Please ensure you submit this form by Friday, March 8th, 2024. Further details will be shared once all interest forms have been collected.

For 4th grade:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOo2RDSqd_BkMaPORBmxs7R-pBsAQiAmpQPny5_UzBnAoLjg/viewform?usp=pp_url

For 5th grade:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePs4mn5fiWR4YwBp1TlvvO9E7bpPOqqMDVo8LgFXkV8B0RdQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Sincerely,

Brenda Parks, bparks@dallasisd.org

Judy Cho, jcho@dallasisd.org

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 SBDM Principal’s Report. Next week, I will post our PTA Principal's Report from this week's meeting. If you have any additional topics or questions, here is the link to submit those requests.

http://tiny.cc/ParentUQuestions

Being a Good Neighbor

We are receiving lots of complaints from our neighbors on the treatment of their properties, specifically near the Northhaven Trail. In partnership with the PTA & SBDM we have a new flyer with friendly reminders about being a “good neighbor”.(see below) I received an additional neighbor email on Friday night about our students taking landscaping rocks and tossing them into another neighbor’s yard.

This is unacceptable behavior. Please see the “Good Neighbor” flyer below to facilitate those conversations with your children. Thanks in advance for your support!!

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.

“No Place for Hate”

We are currently in future campus programming meetings. We are excited to share that next year, we will be joining thousands of schools and millions of students across the country as a “No Place for Hate” campus. For more information, check out the No Place for Hate website at

https://www.noplaceforhate.org

Be the first to order your yearbook!

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A0763170

Highlights of the Week

There is a lot happening here at Dealey! So check out this week’s flyers for more information about uniform donations, dress code reminders, 6th grade fundraisers, helping our neighbors and much much more. Check out all of the flyers below for more information about the great events happening here at Dealey!

Dealey is truly " Soaring to New Horizons" 🐉💙

Student Devices

Special reminder that all PK4-8 student owned personal electronic devices are kept in the locker or front office during the school day. Smart watches with cellular service are applicable under the cell phone policy.

Curriculum Updates-

Tier 1 instruction is standards-driven, focusing on students' broad skills and generalizing to a learning target. In contrast, Tier 2 intervention targets a specific skill deficit that has been identified through assessment. Instruction and intervention targets this specific skill.

Simply put, Tier 1 is the first time instruction is taught to all students. Tier 2 is used when students do not show mastery on Tier 1.

Our teachers have done a great job with merging the Montessori principles with the new Tier 1 curriculum(Amplify and Eureka). As we move forward, a select few Dealey teacher leaders are serving on the district’s Montessori focus group to create Montessori friendly instructional planning calendars for the 24-25 school year.

Next school year, all Montessori schools will have brand new instructional planning calendars that will include tier 1 curriculum (Amplify & Eureka), be aligned with Montessori pacing/material, and keep our students in a true Montessori multi grade level classroom.

We were very excited to hear this news at our Dallas ISD Montessori Summit on January 8, 2024.

Please let me know if you need anything else or have any questions.

We are Soaring to New Horizons!

Calendar

• Tuesday, March 19, 2024- Dealey PTA Meeting-Auditorium @ 6:00 PM
• 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

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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