Celebrating Black History Month
February 2024
From the Eagle's Nest
Please join us as we celebrate Black History Month, Chinese Lunar Year, Valentine's Day and various other events. February is a short month, yet it is filled with so many meaningful celebrations and learning opportunities for our Eagle students.
The month of February is also time for our families to re-enroll for the upcoming school year. The school's registration team will sending out important information about securing your student's seat for next year. Again, I thank you for choosing Doral Academy as your school of choice! I also ask that you help us with our marketing efforts by informing your friends and family members about Doral Academy. While the school continues with its various marketing efforts, our data has indicated to us that word of mouth is our best recruitment effort. We have also recognized that positive social media influence is a determining factor for our prospect families who are considering their charter school options.
Valentine's day theme is a perfect way for our current Doral families could support the school's enrollment by sharing more about WHY you and your child(ren) LOVE Doral. You can do so by doing one or more of the following:
- Repost our social media posts and tag five friends and/or family members
- Post our Open House flyer on your community chats and or groups
- Ask us for one of our Doral lawn signs if you'd like to display it on your front lawn
- Ask us for door hangers if you'd like to do a block walk with your family
- Share your voice! If you are part of a social media group and would like to share why you love Doral, please do! You are our biggest advocates and your story may encourage other families to join our Doral family.
If you would love to help us with our marketing initiatives or have suggestions you would like to share, please reach out to jrobaina@acadsw.org. We'd love to hear from you!
With much love and appreciation,
Mrs. DeSousa
Re-Enrollment is Now Open! ππβοΈππ«
Eagle Families!
Re-enrollment is now OPEN for current families Kindergarten-8th grade for the 2024/2025 school year! π«πβοΈ
Don't miss your chance to secure your student's spot!
Re-enrollment will be done on Parent Portal: https://portals13.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=105804
Onsite help will be available in the main office Mondays to Fridays from 8:30am to 1:30pm to provide personalized assistance and during our Elementary Open House on February 28th at 5:30. Open house is for new and prospect families. Feel free to invite everyone you know!!!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Arriaga at iarriaga@doralacademytx.com or 512-436-3881 ext. 103
Will you be re-enrolling at Doral Academy for next year?
Doral Photo Day!
Safety First! From Ms. Garza π§βπ
Arrival Procedures
Doral Academy is a Hands Free Zone while driving on campus
School Speed Limit on Fire Cracker Dr- 20 MPH
School Speed Limit on Campus- 5 MPH
School Hours for Students are 7:25 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
School Office Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Arrival
Parents should enter the south gate and follow the L around to the north gate. No student should enter the side door into the building prior to 7:25 a.m. as there is no supervision for his or her safety until after that time. Students may enter the building at 7:25 a.m. It is very important for all students to come to school on time every day. Students should be in their seats and ready to learn by 8:00 a.m. Parents are encouraged to let children enter the school building independently.
A crossing guard is stationed at the crosswalk from 7:25 am - 7:50 am. Please be aware of our crossing guard, Ms. Donaldson when she is crossing students/parents.
Instructions for Drop Off
Parents should follow the following procedures when dropping off his or her child(ren):
- The teachers on duty will direct the flow of traffic and the drop off zone.
- Cones are placed to show 2 drop off lanes.
- Students should not exit the vehicle unless an adult comes up to the car door.
- Parents should follow the direction of teachers on duty in pulling up to the drop off zone.
- Parents should not exit their vehicle. The teachers on duty will open car doors for students.
- The teachers on duty will not unbuckle seat belts.
- Parents should wait to be directed to move forward and/or continue after your child has exited the car.
- There will be no idling and/or parking in the drop off lanes. If you need to enter the school with your child(ren), please park in the front of the school. Please DO NOT park along the FIRE LANE.
Special Education Update
From Ms. Lawson, SPED Case Manager
Happy February from the Special Education Department at Doral Academy! Every month we highlight important information around special education to educate families. This month we are discussing what is contained in an Individual Education Plan. An IEP contains a minimum set of components, or parts, that convey key information about your child and details about when and how the plan will be implemented. Below are the eight key components of an IEP.
1.Current Skill Level
2.Annual Goals
3. Progress Tracking
4.Special Education Services
5. Duration of Services
6. Participation in Mainstream Classroom
7.Testing Adaptations
8. Transitional Goals and Services
For more in depth information on each component feel free to reference the link below:
8 Basic Components of a Child's IEP An IEP, or individualized education program, is a plan for your child's special education. There are eight essential components of an IEP, including annual goals.
Kindness is February's SEL Themeπ
From Ms. Burns, SEL Coordinator
Attached is the February Kindness theme with quotes and actions. Families, we encourage you to recite the Kindness Pledge below with your child(ren).
4H & Gifted and Talented Updates
From Ms. Romero-Piche
Broiler Sale
to Benefit Life Sciences & 4-H+
Kindly donated by the Schrandt Family, Mrs. Romero-Piche, and JS Poultry, we have several A&M Bred, home raised broilers for sale for a $40 donation. They will come bagged, or wrapped in freezer paper, you can opt for one small bird, 2 small birds, or 1 large bird. Limited quantities of each size.
All money raised will go towards Doral Academyβs new poultry run, gardens managed by the PK classes, or life sciences activities incorporated within the school grounds.
Smaller birds are about 3 lbs. on average, and larger birds are at least 6 lbs. on average.
School Store
https://agavex.education/account/futurestudentlogin?tenant=TX_83_5804
Gifted and Talented
Our 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders have formed groups and are working to develop possible field trip options and opportunities for ALL GT participants to go on for May. The students will select two groups to present to administrators next week, and administration will choose the best educational field trip from those options. Only students that attend GT pull-outs and complete a showcase project will be eligible to attend.
All classes are in some stage of working on developing their poster boards for their presentations at the Spring GT Showcase in May. Info will be coming as dates are set.
At the beginning of March, we will be re-opening the program for nominations and testing again. That info will be coming soon.
Counselor's Corner
From Ms. Eyhorn
Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. We would also like to focus on being kind in the month of February. It's about showing others they are valuable by how you treat them. Let's honor the Golden Rule by treating others the way you would like to be treated.
The first week of February is National School Counseling week. School counselor helps students with making and keeping friends, setting goals, fostering leadership and self-confidence, making good choices and being responsible, managing strong feelings, and conflict resolution. Doral students are learning to use an I message/a Bug and a Wish to express their feelings and needs. Please encourage them to use it at home as well.
Doral PTSA Corner
February PTSA Corner:
Feb 7 Title I Parent Academy Night: Literacy Night and Family Painting -- 5 p.m.
Feb 5-7 King and Queen Grams go on sale to support PTSA programming. Kids can by individual or sheets of grams
Feb 9 King and Queen Grams delivered
Feb 11-17 National PTSA Bring Your Family to School recognition supporting family involvement in education
Feb 17 National PTSA Founders Day
Feb 26 PTSA Member Meeting Via Zoom
Feb 28 OPEN House for all NEW Doral Families 5:50 PM (please help spread the word)
Our next SWOOP day celebration will take place in April. We've received feedback that several families were confused about the selection process for participation. Below is the nominating criteria for teachers to use when nominating students for the event.
Meal Calendars π½οΈπ₯ͺ
πππSchool Fundraiser: Valentine's Day Dance!!!πππ
Let's Celebrate!!!
All Doral students may wear a Red, Pink, or White shirt with uniform bottoms on Valentine's day. We have also secured a professional DJ for the event! Tickets include entry, a slice of pizza, and a juice or water. Snacks will also be sold separately. Tickets may be purchased online or by visiting the main office to use the card reader.
PTSA will send a sign up link for PTSA parents who would like to volunteer. We are looking for help with set up, dance chaperones, bathroom/hallway watch duty, food distribution, and snack sales.
January STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
A HUGE congratulations to Ms. Donaldson!!! Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to the arts program and to her students is second to none. We are very proud of you!